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Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!

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Living Room
Miscellaneous
Living Room
Queen Bedroom (views of river)
Twin Bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • John Brown's Fort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area

About this property

Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!

YOUR RIVERSIDE HOME
Treat yourself to an entire private home overlooking the peaceful Potomac River and only 7 miles from downtown Harpers Ferry. Bring your watercraft and slip it into a private boat launch for a fun, lazy day of fishing, floating or boating.

This 1200 square foot home with central air conditioning and heating is newly renovated with living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area and deck. Private parking is available for 2 vehicles. Wifi is available on site.

Walk in to a spacious, homey living room with a wall mounted Roku TV. The living room allows access to a long 2nd story deck featuring outdoor furniture and a stunning view of the Potomac River.

Bedroom 1 is carpeted and includes a comfy queen bed, full closet, 2 side tables with lamps and ceiling fan. This bedroom offers a lovely view of the Potomac. Bedroom 2 is carpeted and includes two twin beds, 1 table and lamp, and ceiling fan.

A Futon couch, which folds out to accommodate an additional guest, is located on the lower level. Bed linens for the Futon are available upon request at no extra charge.

The cottage has two full bathrooms with shower, sink and toilet upstairs along with towels and bathing amenities. The large downstairs bathroom includes a combination tub/shower, toilet, sink, towels and bathing amenities. Clothes washer and dryer are also located in this lower bathroom.

Guests can access the lower level of the home from the private parking area. In addition to the 2nd bathroom, the lower level includes a fully equipped kitchen with electric stove & oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Dishes, cookware and utensils are provided. The dining area includes a table and chairs that will comfortably seat 6.

Walk or drive down to the peaceful Potomac River where you can enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing and boating. Our riverside commons provide a lovely spot for lawn games, picnics, or just lazing by the river.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
What winds your clock? The region is famous for river sports, hiking, biking, antiquing and, of course, iconic Civil War sites and memorials. Or perhaps you’re more into horse racing, casinos or breweries. Whatever it is, you’ll find it only minutes away from Potomac Overlook Cottage! Here are just a few of the many nearby attractions:

 HISTORIC HARPERS FERRY
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60722-Activities-Harpers_Ferry_West_Virginia.html

 CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS
https://www.battlefields.org/visit/battlefields/harpers-ferry-battlefield

 MARYLAND HEIGHTS TRAIL
https://www.nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/maryland-heights-trail.htm

 HARPERS FERRY ADVENTURE CTR
https://harpersferryadventurecenter.com/

 C&0 CANAL TOWPATH
https://www.canaltrust.org/discoveryarea/harpers-ferry/

 JOYLINE RAILROAD AND TOY TRAIN MUSEUM https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/harpers-ferry-joy-line-railroad-wv/

 SHEPHERDSTOWN
https://shepherdstown.info/

 CHARLES TOWN RACEWAY
https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/racing

 HOLLYWOOD CASINO
https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/casino

 HARPERS FERRY BREWERY
https://www.yelp.com/biz/harpers-ferry-brewing-purcellville



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Harpers Ferry

Harpers Ferry is home to this holiday home. Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and Shepherdstown Historic District are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vivo Day Spa and Cress Creek Golf Club. John Brown Museum and John Brown Wax Museum are also worth visiting.
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Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • John Brown's Fort - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 17 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 13 min drive
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lilah Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mecklenburg Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! located?

Situated in Harpers Ferry, this holiday home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Potomac River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary and Sam Michaels Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 115 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 115 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quaint cottage, perfect for our visit to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent place

Awesome scenery nice and clean Very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Getaway

Beautiful, quiet and relaxing. Easy access to the river and very close to town. Scott was easy to reach if I ever had any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing time! Great location close to many amenities. We loved the owners recommendations for food and fun things to do. We loved hiking the Maryland heights trail and exploring Harper’s ferry. It was our 10 year wedding anniversary and we love the outdoors and history. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace and Quiet

This was a great place to stay. Close to town and Casino just minutes away,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway in West Virginia

We loved this Cottage and location with beautiful views of the River and deer visiting daily!!! The owner Scott was always available with quick responses to my questions!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trip with the Grandsons

We had a great time at the cottage. Worked out very well for our group of 4. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very Pleased. Very clean. Furnished more than we expected. Friends &family came to visit they loved it. Said they would book it for a few day get away. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The wedding trip.

The property was a home away from home for my family. plenty of room for four adults a full kitchen in the lower section and two full bathrooms. Clean and neat interior, great view from the deck and great parking as well. A great place to stay close to Harper's Ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage with so many nice touches to make us cofirtsbne’

We stayed for 2 nights fishing, and site seeing get away. It was the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary stay

Loved the house…great home away from home. Everything was just as we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay for our family vacation. Easy distance to everything Harper’s Ferry. It very cozy and clean. Our toddlers had fun playing with their toys in the spacious living room. We had coffee on the deck watching the sun rise. Everything inside very organized and lots of information about the surrounding areas. Kids liked playing on the little playground and kayaking on the river. Overall a very good stay. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Trip

The house was perfect for 4 of us for two nights! It was close by to the national parks. The house was very clean, had lots of towels and the view of the river was very pretty. It was further from the river than we originally thought but that did not impact our stay. The host responded immediately when we requested to build a campfire. He put chairs out for us and set it up by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great river view get away

Perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the river view from the deck. The cottage was spacious and well appointed . We spent time learning about the history of Harpers Ferry and hiking in the region. Our adult son came in from Baltimore for one day visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring breal Getaway

We had great time fishing, canoeing and sightseeing. We visited Charles Town and went on the night time Ghost Tour. This area is loaded with Civil war history.The fish were hiding but the weather was perfect.Scott was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

I booked the cottage for my parents. Scott was excellent to work with. Communication was great and also had great recommendations. The cottage was in a good potato with a short drive to multiple attractions/ shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ODH (One Day Hike)

It was cozy, clean and comfortable!We were there for the annual Sierra Club ODH. My daughter in law and sister in law did the 50 k.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful, clean, and convenient.

We had a wonderful stay at the Riverside cabin. With a beautiful view, perfect deck for reading, and a quiet house to get away in. So close to town and activities provided for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy place, lovely hosts

The Riverside Cottage was a lovely little place on the river. Great reviews from the back deck. The place was very tidy and had just what we needed for a change of pace. Very easy drive into Shepherdstown. The hosts provided a nice binder of information and recommendations and made everything very easy. They responded right away when we inquired about a cooking sheet to use in the oven.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Humbling History

We spent 2 days at Harper's Ferry. 1 day in Shepherds town and 1 day at Antietam and visited a toy train museum. All was within 20 miles so we were centrally located. The most humbling of these were the Battle at Antietam. We learned so much. The house was very clean had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

C. R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value

Property has limited views of the Potomac. The house itself was in good condition and the host paid a lot t of attention to small details. The property itself is about a 15 minute drive to historic Harper's Ferry and Shepherdstown. Guests should be aware that parking for large vehicles can be a challenge but is doable. This is due to the design of the driveway and vehicles parked on neighboring properties, which is beyond the host's control.The only complaint we had were the beds. They were some of the most uncomfortable we have every slept in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Esther C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage near Harper's Ferry

This was a perfect clean comfortable place to stay while exploring the Harper's Ferry area. Hosts Scott and Margie are friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andey c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorable Family Trip to Harper’s Ferry

1st time visiting the East Coast and our stay in this beautiful, quaint home was perfect! We felt the warm welcome as soon as we walked in and enjoyed the thoughtful complimentary items. The house was close to Harper’s Ferry & neighboring cities, lots to do in close proximity. Enjoyed the porch on our last night as we sat and listened to the rain and the sound of the river. Host was very attentive & prompt. Definitely recommend as a place to stay for a small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Romy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The place is so beautiful and so peaceful the views to the river are amazing. We are planing to visit again. We had an excellent time with my friends. Thank you again Scott and Margie.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cressa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2 Night Stay

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay. House was very clean and cozy. We were a little surprised by the close proximity to other homes, but other than that it was as described. Hosts were easy to communicate with and created a very welcoming space for us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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