The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace.

McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House.

On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."

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"I called the owner the night before for check in info as I had not heard from him he told me that there was already someone else in the cabin. We had booked this cabin in Feb. 5 months before and paid in full needless to say I was not a happy camper. We did get a full refund from him. However I can not help but think of I had to cancel the night before I would have been out the money I feel he owes me more then just what we paid some kind of reimbursement for all the trouble we had to go...

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"WoW Just WoW!!!We had a great time to say the least. Spacious, well stocked, and clean. Shopped a bit took in the sights the area had to offer, visited with nearby relatives and friends played some family board games, video games, shot some pool, as well as enjoyed the hot tub. The days were beautiful..most definitely on our list to visit again. "

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"Such a nice place and perfect for our stay. Easy access and a nice, quiet neighborhood. Easy to communicate with owners and so polite. We had a fabulous time!"

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"The vrbo was easy to find and convenient to lots of restaurants and city shopping. We loved the view of the woods and the quietness. Inside the property was absolutley charming, clean and detailed with everything we needed."

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"The property and neighborhood were wonderful. Izzy was a delight. The only problem we had was the stairs were very steep and due to our age a bit tricky to maneuver, but would definitely stay again."

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