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Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!!

Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!!

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Gas fireplace in living room adds cozy warmth on winter days!
Living room fireplace promises fine memories--relaxation, stories, romance?
At crest of hill tucked neatly into slope, Vista offers spectacular Vistas!
Plenty of private parking, easy access to garden and front door
Vista Country Home, built for WWII Fighter Ace Hugh Batten & wife. Family owned!

Overview of Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Taneytown, MD
  • Popular LocationMcDaniel College14 min drive
  • Popular LocationGettysburg National Military Park20 min drive
  • Popular LocationGettysburg Battlefield Museum29 min drive
  • AirportHagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)58 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!!


NEW! See our FLYOVER and INTERIOR VIDEO of Vista Country Home and your entire country estate! SCROLL TO 3RD PHOTO ABOVE!
Vista Country Home, is YOUR elegant, 3-bedroom, private BOUTIQUE COUNTRY ESTATE, embraced in the arms of Vista's ALL ORGANIC and solar-powered farm, Fiddlers Green. Sleeps six adults in elegant bedding, with option to add two more guests (total of 8) for small extra charge. Savor winter evenings beside your crackling living room FIREPLACE, surrounded by 360-degree view of rural splendor! Enjoy summer evenings relaxing on your private hacienda-style patio garden with BBQ and campfire pit. Perfect for people who love history, comfort and beautiful scenery on their vacations. It is beautiful, spacious, and your DOG is MOST WELCOME!
Vista Country Home is very private, and seems remote, but is only 3 miles from supermarkets, restaurants (both fast foods and fine--VERY FINE--dining!), a bowling alley, and even a new Brew Pub…and other shopping!
Be sure to bring:
...Bring your own MARSHMALLOWS—for the delightful outdoor fire pit in the enclosed courtyard!
...Anglers? BRING FISHING POLES! Guests may go fishing free (no license required!) just steps from your door along thousands of yards of PRIVATE access to our two creeks.

Perfect for small family reunions and getaways.
Vista's special SENIOR FRIENDLY design features one-level, easy, no-stairs access to the gardens, parking, and to all rooms, except for the optional 3rd bedroom, which is downstairs, where youngsters will love having their own space!
--Gorgeous, gas-fired FIREPLACE in living room !!! (Yes, REAL fire!)
--Spectacular Patio-Garden with Gazebo, BBQ, Fire Pit, and Lilly Pond!
--Comfy wall-to-wall CARPETING in all bedrooms and living room !!!
--Completely air-conditioned with no noisy window units to spoil your views.
--UNLIMITED data hi-speed WiFi in every room!!!
--More than two miles of SAFE AND PRIVATE hiking/biking trails--right outside your door!--through the magical fields, forests...and along the TWO CREEKS on Vista's private estate, where our guests may go fishing for free!
--BIRDERS in your group? Vista has a spectacular variety of colorful birds--more than 45 species counted so far (see photos for partial list). You can see them right outside your windows, and on your hikes along our private trail system
--Fully designed to be SENIOR FRIENDLY, Vista has NO STAIRS to parking, gardens, or to any rooms, except for the 3rd (downstairs) bedroom.
--VISTA COUNTRY HOME is ALL YOURS: We never "share" your space with other renters!

And keep in mind that Vista Country Home is at the center of our ALL ORGANIC, NO-SPRAY, NO PESTICIDES, FULLY ORGANIC, SOLAR POWERED working farm, Fiddlers Green, which has been in our family for 75 years!

While our friends who love our American Civil War heritage find Vista especially appealing for its proximity to key historic sites, everyone will enjoy the sheer comfort, privacy, and beautiful setting Vista offers. It is an ideal spot year round for a getaway from routine, from stress, from traffic, and all the safety of your own country bubble!

Beautifully landscaped with a WALLED GARDEN, a pond with FOUNTAIN, a large GAZEBO, that will immerse you in our spectacular countryside. Enjoy al fresco dining in shade or sunshine with a 4-burner grill (large enough to cook for the whole family at once!) for BBQs, Don't forget the free-standing fire pit for roasting marshmallows while telling stories during the warmer evenings, delicately lit by a constellation of pirouetting fireflies. Listen carefully, and you can hear they are dancing to the distant symphony of frogs, crickets, and other night-creature musicians you can only hear at Vista Country Home!

A separate SUNSET & BREAKFAST BALCONY with outdoor table and chairs assures another location for your comfort and relaxation indoors and out. Here is yet another perfect backdrop and environment for PHOTOS!...and remember: All totally private!

This airy, light-filled modern home features many beautiful antiques, VAULTED CEILINGS throughout, SKYLIGHTS, and with 3 immaculate bedrooms in an unparalleled setting of country splendor. Unlike some other country homes, Vista has warm, cushy WALL-TO-WALL CARPETING throughout all bedrooms and the luxurious living room for added comfort.

Get there first with your companion and choose the master bedroom, with its fabulous SCROLLED OAK, 4-POSTER, ANTIQUE QUEEN-SIZE BED! Your accompanying friends will be thrilled with the 2nd bedroom, with its ANTIQUE, 4-POSTER DOUBLE BED, and the 200-year-old CHILD'S DESK they can use for writing postcards home.

The extra large 3rd bedroom also has ANTIQUE 4-POSTER DOUBLE BED, and includes two pullout sofas to sleep a total of up to 5 guests.
Pak-N-Play available for toddlers at no cost.

Each bedroom enjoys VIEWS OF NATURE AND COUNTRY SPLENDOR from all the large bedroom windows. Each bedroom has ultra-fine linens, and its own large bathroom.

The LARGE, WELL-EQUIPPED KITCHEN will delight any chef. Culinary experts and amateurs alike will appreciate the fine and plentiful tools, utensils, and cookware provided for preparing fine meals. Serve your meals with nice flatware and dishes and enjoy them outside in the gazebo, on the balcony, or in the large and elegant dining room.

The SPACIOUS AND ELEGANT DINING ROOM, with seating for 8-10 diners, and larger living room are bathed in natural light. Enormous and numerous windows open to hundreds of acres trees, fields, streams and wildflowers--all part of your own private country estate!

With Vista as your vacation base, you can EASILY DRIVE TO DOZENS OF HISTORIC SITES and some of the world's finest visitor's centers to experience history where it happened, and honor those who fought and died to make America the great nation it is today.

A mere 15-minute drive will take you to Gettysburg--to where Chamberlain stood moments before he led a bayonet charge down the slopes of Little Round Top; to Cemetery Ridge, where the rebel yell still echoes from Pickett's Confederates as they charged to the 'high water mark' of the war; to the Gettysburg Cemetery, where Lincoln delivered the most famous speech in history honoring those who gave 'the last full measure.'

Vista offers easy access to many of America's other most important historical sites, as well, including Antietam and Monocacy Battlefields, as well as cultural and recreational sites in and around Washington DC and Baltimore, home of our national anthem!

After a day of sightseeing, golf, or ANTIQUES SHOPPING in the MANY OF THE EXCELLENT ANTIQUE SHOPS very closeby, you can kick back at Vista. Sip a cool iced tea or glass of wine from under Vista's gazebo as steaks sizzle on the grill, and a red setting sun yields the dimming cornfields and sycamore trees to a constellation of sparkling fireflies. Keep comfortably in mind that Vista Country Home is at the center of our ALL ORGANIC, NO-SPRAY, NO PESTICIDES, FULLY ORGANIC working farm, Fiddlers Green, which has been in our family for 75 years!

Or, enjoy the Maryland traditional celebratory feast: a pot of blue crabs from Vince's Seafood, steaming in savory Old Bay seasoning, with cold bottle of delicious locally crafted beer, or a chilled glass of fresh apple cider from nearby Baugher's Orchard.

Prefer to dine out? Vista is only 3 miles from Taneytown, where you can find WORLD-CLASS DINING at the Smokehouse Restaurant, named by USA Today BEST READERS’ CHOICE WINNER FOR BEST HOTEL RESTAURANT in 2020. This fabulous restaurant of the delux country hotel, ANTRIM 1844 an elegant ante-bellum mansion. At the other end of the cost spectrum, McDonald's, Pizza Hut and other familiar eateries are nearby and offer faster food alternatives. Check out Taneytown's charming Country Kitchen for old style delicious country breakfasts and crab cakes.

The larger, but still nearby towns of Gettysburg and Westminster boast wonderful small-town character in pubs, diners, and family restaurants to please any palate and any budget.

For a quiet evening at your Country Home, enjoy a movie or documentary from a large collection of Civil War DVDs and other movie options on a large HD TV.

For a quieter evening, curl up with one of the many books in the Vista library of Civil War and American fiction and history books and periodicals.

Vista also offers you FREE WiFi for HIGH-SPEED INTERNET access with UNLIMITED data. Use it to look up your Civil War ancestors, check your email, or tell your Facebook friends what a great time you are having!

Check the details and photos listed elsewhere on this website to find many more appealing features of Vista Country Home.

We invite you to be our guest for an experience of comfort and learning that you will cherish and will want to share with friends and family!



Keywords: Gettysburg, Gettysburg area lodging, Country getaway, Fountain, Gazebo, Scenic, Nature views, Elegant, Luxury, Comfort, Historic location, Beautifully landscaped, Civil War, Antietam, Barbecue, Senior Friendly

Property manager

Bruce Batten
Premier Host
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Infants Free --Pak'N'Plays provided free.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Small gatherings limited to 15 people.

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
1-2 adult housebroken dogs. No cats or other pets.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permissible outside only.
Sorry, No Weddings, or Wedding Receptions. Small family gatherings up to 15 total people (includes guests plus visitors) are always welcome.
All rentals require a minimum 3-day stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15
Note from host: Small gatherings limited to 15 people.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Taneytown

Located in Taneytown, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Union Mills Homestead Park and Little Round Top are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Our Lady of the Mountain and National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Taneytown, MD

What's nearby

  • McDaniel College - 14 min drive
  • Carroll County Farm Museum - 19 min drive
  • Mount St. Mary's College - 20 min drive
  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 20 min drive
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Brewery Fire - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery - 18 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 7 min drive
  • Cinco De Mayo Restaurant & Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect!-130+ 5-Star reviews! Great View, Fireplace, PRIVACY... Seniors?--YES!! located?

Located on the riverfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of McDaniel College, Our Lady of the Mountain and Union Mills Homestead Park. Carroll County Farm Museum and Carroll Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

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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

Kathie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taneytown family visit
Vista was the perfect place for our family to stay while in town to celebrate with extended family! Whenever we weren’t at dinners and get togethers we thoroughly enjoyed relaxing and enjoying the views and wildlife at Vista. The accommodations were perfectly suited to our needs!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Durham

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful place to stay!
Our family came to celebrate the 97th and 100th birthday of my grandmother and grandfather. My grandparents were able to come over for dinner one evening and really liked this rental!
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi W., Edgewater, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot to gather your crew!
Everything was perfect and the owners are so nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and beautiful
The house was very nice. We were able to go on the trails and listen to the stream and watch deer. Hopper joined us a few times. We had everything we needed and the host was great with fresh flowera on the table. Made for a great Thanksgiving. Thank you’n
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
Outstanding. The hosts could not have been nicer or accommodating. Beautiful place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bruce Batten

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Vista Country Home is located on Fiddler's Green, our working farm producing organic hay, grains, herbs and honey in the gorgeous rolling hills of Maryland countryside that has been in our family for 5 generations--This year celebrating 75 years of Family Ownership! Owner/managers are siblings Bruce, Chris and Mary Batten, who grew up playing in these creeks and fields, riding horses, milking cows, bailing hay, etc. Bruce's wife, Toni, and Chris' wife, Melissa are essential parts of our family team.

Here, where Big Pipe Creek joins Bear Branch on our property, we would wander the banks where Civil War soldiers camped the day before the battle that shaped the history of our nation. It was here we gained our appreciation of history, our service members and veterans, and the sacrifices made by our ancestors for the blessings that we enjoy today.

Chris and wife Melissa are the on-site managers who live in the ante-bellum farmhouse nearby. Bruce and Mary divide their time between Vista and Fiddlers Green, and their other residences in Alaska.

Why they chose this property

Our family built Vista Country Home, designed by the award-winning, Registered Landscape Architect Chris Batten, on our family farm known as Fiddler's Green in 1990. It was originally built for and home to US Navy Capt. (ret.) Hugh N. Batten, a WWII fighter ace, and his wife, Navy veteran Mary Thomas 'Tommy' Batten. Both are now deceased.

This location with its ancient barn and ante-bellum farmhouse has been a family farm for some 200 years, and looks much the same as it did 150 years ago during the Civil War, when Confederate forces invaded Maryland numerous times. Scores of battles large and small raged within short distances from this farm. Tens of thousands of soldiers marched through these fields, or camped along Pipe Creek, which runs through our property, on their way to destiny at Gettysburg. (History buffs will know that Gen. Meade, Union Army commander, had planned to fight the Battle of Gettysburg HERE, along our creek, on the his Pipe Creek Line!) Its proximity to Gettysburg, Antietam, and other National Parks and battle grounds makes it an ideal home base for day trips to some of the world's finest battlefield visitors centers, as well as all the visitor attractions of both Baltimore and Washington D.C.

But in addition to its location in a America's historic heartland, Vista is situated among some of America's most charming countryside, small towns, and neighbor farms. We wanted to share this magical place with people who love history and this country's agrarian roots.

What makes this property unique

--Plenty of space, indoors and outside with spectacular gardens and spectacular views: hundreds of acres of your private estate!
--Gorgeous gas-fired fireplace in living room--romantic & cozy inside when it's chilly outside!
--More than 2 miles of PRIVATE trails for hiking, biking, jogging, X-C skiing, through pristine rolling countryside and woodlands, along streams.
--Modern comforts of Central AC, 2 HD-TVs, DVDs, WiFi, games table, books.
--TWO outdoor patio areas, both ideal for al fresco dining, with raised lily pond, BBQ pavilion, hacienda-style walled-in garden, lots of outdoor seating in sunshine or the shade of magnificent oaks, maples, and dozens of ornamental flowering plants and trees.
--CLOSE (less than 3 miles) to great businesses & services, including supermarkets, restaurants, liquor stores, recreation--even two 'Dollar' stores. Also, a fabulous, large antiques mall--one of Maryland's largest!
--Easy access for day trips to Gettysburg, Antietam, Baltimore, Washington, and many of America's finest visitor destinations!

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