Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views

Farm stay in Smithsburg with a hot tub

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Outdoor shower, lounge chairs and hot tub on back deck.
Back of house/yard; covered porch, hot tub, driveway and parking area
Covered porch swing at sunset
Front of house/front deck and stone wall
Gas fire pit in river rock patio, front of house, west-facing

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen
NZ$484
avg per night

Explore the area

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Smithsburg, MD
  • Place, South Mountain State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hagerstown Premium Outlets
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Office 1

2 Double Sofa Beds

Upstairs Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

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

Hallway Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Upstairs Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
The current price is NZ$484
avg per night

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About the area

Smithsburg

Located in Smithsburg, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Discovery Station at Hagerstown Inc. and Renfrew Museum and Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Mountain State Park and Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir. Thurmont Park and Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • South Mountain State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hagerstown Premium Outlets - 15 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Maryland Theater - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort - 27 min drive - 34.0 km

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 31 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky's New York Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Schula's Grill And Crab House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beaver Creek Country Club - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bella’s Bites Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's New York Pizza And Italian Restaurant - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views

Welcome to Foxfire, a secluded yet convenient Zen-paradise where breathtaking views await you in every room. Located just over an hour from Baltimore/DC, this 1800s orchard house and former Civil War hospital was completely renovated in 2023 to create the ultimate relaxing, inspirational or romantic escape.
From high-end finishes to a spa-like master suite, we've designed a retreat that blends the pampering of a resort with the privacy of a luxury home.

The Space
The home's open, free-flowing design is filled with natural light, contemporary décor, and modern amenities, all while honoring its historic charm.

Chef's Kitchen: A well-appointed kitchen featuring a large island, French door refrigerator, separate beverage fridge, double ovens, gas range, and cocktail & coffee bars. Your stay includes initial supplies of coffee (K-cups & filters), tea, sweeteners, and cleaning essentials. The kitchen is completed with seating for 8 on a handcrafted black walnut dining table created from a 100-year-old tree harvested from the property.

Spacious Living Room: Relax next to the stone (harvested from the property) fireplace on a couch (with a comfortable full-size pullout bed) or enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine from the large window seat. The living room also features a large smart TV with Bose surround sound.

Spa-Like Master Suite (Main Level): A true retreat within the retreat! Features a king-size Sleep Number bed under two skylights for stargazing, a fireplace, smart TV, and private access to the back deck (hot tub, outdoor shower). The ensuite bath boasts heated floors, a dual vanity, a heated bidet, and a massive 4'x6' three-headed shower with a Bluetooth speaker and a 6-foot window opening to the backyard.

Second Bedroom (Main Level): A comfortable room with a queen-size Sleep Number bed, smart TV, and a private ensuite bath with heated floors and a tub/shower combo.

Inspirational Loft (Second Level): A funky and inspirational multipurpose room with original wood floors and the best mountain views in the house! Features a single Sleep Number bed, a second twin-sized roll-away with foam mattress, love seat, oversized chair, skylights, a full bath (shower), smart TV, library/board games, fireplace, yoga equipment, and an electric standing desk with dual monitors for a perfect work-from-anywhere setup.

Thoughtful Amenities
To ensure a comfortable and restorative stay, we provide plush cotton bathrobes, oversized bath and hot tub towels, and fully stocked bathrooms with shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, and more.

The Outdoor Oasis & Guest Access
You have full access to the house (excluding the basement) and the surrounding 14 acres of pasture, forest, and orchard. Ample parking is available for up to 4 vehicles.

Multiple Outdoor Spaces: Enjoy spectacular views from 5 decks and patios: including a large front deck with seating for 8, a lower river rock patio with a propane firepit, a covered porch with a swing, a brick patio with charcoal BBQ, and a back deck featuring a 6-person jetted hot tub and an outdoor shower.

Explore the Land: The 14 acres include open pastures, forests, and an orchard with daily wildlife visitors (deer, turkeys, eagles, and the occasional black bear). Guests are welcome to respectfully harvest ripe, edible fruits from the many trees on the property at their own risk.

Family-Friendly Features: A pack-and-play, crib, and booster seat are available; the staircase is equipped with a retractable baby gate for the safety of our little guests.

Important Things to Note
To ensure a perfect stay, please read the following:

Winter Weather Advisory: This is a mountainside property. We have prompt snow removal, but a 4-wheel drive vehicle is strongly advised and sometimes required in winter. The driveway is steep, and in some cases, you may need to park at the bottom and walk up (approximately 100 yards). Cancellations due to weather are not refunded.

Authentic Farmhouse Charm: Our home was built in the 1800s and is surrounded by forests, orchards, and farmland. With our history and rural environment comes authentic character; meaning you may occasionally find bugs, a field mouse, etc., in and around the house. We have routine pest control, extensive cleaning procedures, and cleaning supplies. Cell service can be spotty; we have reliable business-grade cable internet. The home is on a well and septic system, so please be mindful of water usage and what you flush. If you are seeking a perfectly sealed new building in the city, Foxfire may not be the right fit!

Important Information & House Rules

Connectivity: Business-class Comcast WiFi is provided for our guests' convenience.
Booking: You will receive a link to complete our rental agreement and security deposit hold. This must be completed within 48 hours of booking.
No Smoking / No Pets: This is a strict no-smoking and no-pet property. A minimum $250 fee plus cleaning costs will be charged if evidence is found.
No Parties or Events: Unauthorized parties, events, or unregistered overnight guests are not permitted. Exceeding the occupancy limit will result in the immediate, non-refundable cancellation of your stay.
Quiet Hours: Please respect our neighbors. Per city ordinance, quiet hours are from 10 PM to 7 AM. Noise complaints may lead to police fines and termination of your stay.
Security: For your security, exterior cameras are located at the front and back doors. Do not alter wiring or obstruct any electronic equipment.
Prohibited Items: No open flames, fireworks, hunting, illegal substances, or underage drinking are allowed on the property.

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
No Hunting, Firearms, Fireworks or Camp Fires outside the designated Firepit.
No offroad vehicles (all cars must remain in the gravel or paved lot).

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from South Mountain State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir and Hagerstown Watershed. Hagerstown Community College and Cunningham Falls State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Foxfire - Secluded Zen Retreat with Spa & Views Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shannan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was gorgeous!! Patty was super helpful and responsive. Lovely amenities and unexpected treasures in and around the property. We’ll need a longer stay next time to take full advantage of everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marci D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about this house was perfect, beautiful,Comfortable and cozy.The view was amazing.We will absolutely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alesa P.

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

Perfect Spot

Foxfire is the perfect location for relaxing and exploring the surrounding area. The home is beautiful, relaxing, and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

William I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An absolutely wonderful time. Our hosts made every effort to make our stay special! A welcome bottle of champagne, a carafe of port in the master suite. All the little things that made our stay great! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing the house with without a doubt beautiful it was relaxing and enjoyable my daughter and her friend loved staying up to watch the sunset absolutely beautiful everything u would need in the kitchen and the master shower was awesome and just to lay there and look out the shy lites was just great host was very helpful in case we needed anything we will go back again thank you for everything
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So many special luxuries- my favorite might have been the towel warming rack in the master bedroom. But more than I can name… a coffee bar, deck places to sit and enjoy, beautiful deer family each night, a great kitchen with good knives!very thoughtful touches
The king buck
Sunset from the deck
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

BRENT B.

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

Great stay at a great value

This was a great stay, the house was clean and updated, the evening views were awesome, and the owners were very responsive at all times. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel P.

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

Wonderful and Peaceful

What a wonderful treasure. Great spot to access the civil war battle fields from.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas E.

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

Great house and location

Foxfire was a lovely house both inside and out. Terrific views, clean and updated amenities, and easy booking process with friendly hosts. Loved the book of local civil war history that Emily’s dad wrote. Great space and easy drive to lots of local sights. Would come again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fred W.

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

Honeymoon

The property is amazing. The stay was amazing. The house was very clean and user friendly just as listed probably better. We will be booking again for family getaways. Fred&Kim
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

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

Mini Winter Getaway

This house had everything you could ever need! While our older kids enjoyed some skiing, our toddlers enjoyed exploring the property. It was the perfect location for what we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Anniversary Getaway

We stayed here for our 19th anniversary and it was great! The house was immaculate, very comfortable, and thoughtfully accommodating. The property and the view were beautiful, and the location allowed quick access to surrounding restaurants in the Hagerstown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

kim h.

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

A Little slice of paradise

This house is beautiful the bathroom is amazing the fireplaces are cozy and romantic. Everything was spotless, welcoming and we enjoyed everything so much! Definitely a hidden treasure, thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great Visit

The property was great. Every small detail was covered by the owners. We loved the view and the layout of the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

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

Perfect Location

Wife and I spent four nights while visiting family in Hagerstown over Thanksgiving. The house was comfortable, well-furnished, spotless, with spectacular views--basically perfect. Great central location to Hagerstown, Frederick, Gettysburg, Antietam National Battlefield, etc. We will definitely consider returning on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This an amazing property! We have been staying at vacation rentals for over 10 years, and this is definitely one on the nicest we've stayed at. Very calm & relaxing property, the deer came to visit every morning & some evenings(12 was our highest count, one morning). The listing & pictures are very accurate. Excellent communication with hosts & easy check in, check out.We are currently working on our own 115 year old house/buildings and definately can appreciate the work the owners have put into this.We chose this area due to proximity to the places we wanted to visit. Day trips to Gettysburg, Lancaster Co, East Broad Top R.R. were all within reasonable distance for us. We brought our Can-Am spyder for the day trips to enjoy the fall colors, and it was spectacular.Would definitely stay here again.Allen & Karen from Missouri
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

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

Beautiful and relaxing

Everything was beautiful and very relaxing. Easy to get to everything. Very peaceful We even saw deer on the property in the mornings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

candy d.

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

bliss in the mountains

this host thought of everything. We will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

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

A sensational getaway

My family and I went to this place over Christmas so that we could all be together in one place for the entire holiday. The house was just a magnificent place for us. We love to cook and did a lot of cooking and so the wonderful kitchen was fantastic. A lot of evening time was spent in the hot tub and it was just a really enjoyable place overall. I highly recommend this to anybody considering a stay here! Bravo!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Wonderful Weekend Stay

My friends and I stayed over the weekend for an event in the area. Everything in the house is perfectly tuned for a visitors stay. I've stayed in numerous places before that are missing key items (silverware, toilet paper, blankets, etc.) and this place had it all. Would stay here again, I would love to stay here in the winter! We had 8 guests and paid extra but I do think it should be a little more clear that there are technically only though beds to sleep 6-7 depending on guests partners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Scenic, quiet, great location

This was a perfect layout for our family. All the kids loved staying upstairs together in their own little oasis and we loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. The house was spacious, comfortable, and it was immaculate. The views are unmatched. Waking up and seeing those views are what we'll miss the most. The thoughtful details that Chris and Emily set up throughout the home did not go unnoticed and they definitely made sure the house had everything you could need. They were super friendly and very responsive. The house was in the perfect location - close to all the things we came to see. Oh and the guidebook was amazing and so helpful. It was a wonderful stay and one of our favorite trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallika N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024