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Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!

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Exterior detail
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!

We have been vacation rental owners in Harpers Ferry since 2009 (see VRBO 265656), and are committed to ensuring that our guests enjoy a comfortable and truly unique stay in one of the most historic and charming towns on the East Coast.

We acquired this charming new (200 year old!) house and spent 2020 completing renovations. Like our other downtown Harpers Ferry vacation rental, this 200 year old home is located in the heart of downtown Harpers Ferry and on top of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Restaurants, shops, hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail,) museums, and shops are quite literally feet away.

The front door of the house is off of the front porch at the top of the stairs (see pictures). Hang out on the front porch and enjoy the beautiful mountain views and the activity in town below you, or enter through the front door into a charming living room. Off of the living room you will find a fully-equipped eat-in kitchen with dining table for 6 plus 3 countertop stools and a half bath. Head up the stairs to the second floor where you will find 2 bright bedrooms (both with awesome views!), a full bath, and a super-cozy TV room. Exit out to the back patio from the TV room, and wander up the hill in the back yard to find an absolutely spectacular view of the Harpers Ferry Gap!

This truly is a one-of-a-kind house in an amazing location. OH...It also comes with a parking space (a HUGE bonus in Harpers Ferry!!). Please note that the parking space is located on Potomac Street, and you must climb 65 steps up to High Street where the house is located. Luggage drop-off is permitted any time except Saturday and Sunday between 11AM and 5PM. Also, please note that the stairs in this house are very steep! Please keep this in mind if you have trouble with stairs!

Property manager

Jill

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In the mountains
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Rafting nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only; max 2 dogs

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • John Brown Wax Museum - 1 min walk
  • John Brown Museum - 3 min walk
  • John Brown's Fort - 3 min walk
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 4 min walk
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 1 min walk
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rossy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Long John Silver's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park! located?

Situated on a river, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of John Brown Wax Museum and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Armory Grounds and Civil War Museum are just steps away. Harpers Ferry Station is only a 1-minute walk.

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Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 106 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Phillip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in the heart of Harper's Ferry
The house was an excellent place for my family to stay during our visit to Harper's Ferry. It is conveniently located in downtown Harper's Ferry, and we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We enjoyed our stay at this historic home in the middle of town. We loved sitting on the porch and we slept great both nights.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Good house in a great location with easy check in!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little getaway
Great house with great views and not too far to travel to.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay Downtown.
It is a great place to stay in Harpers Ferry. Wonderful views. Everything you need is there. comfortable beds too! Highly recommend this place for a getaway of any kind!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
The place and location were great! With small kids, we enjoyed easy access to the town and trails. The house is lovely and very unique.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super enjoyable experience !!
We really enjoyed our stay. Jill was super communicative and helpful. The house was so cute and right in the middle of everything. A short walk to food, coffee, museums and the views!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great porch!
This is the 2nd time we stayed here. Great porch to enjoy your favorite beverage and watch tourists. Property was very clean and enjoyed the lovely town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay in Downtown!
The house is a beautiful, historic home located conveniently to all the shops and downtown Harper’s Ferry. In the evenings, we enjoyed sitting out on the porch with a hot tea and relaxing while looking at the the stunning view. Definitely a must visit
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rajat K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to experience nature and history
Perfectly located, tastefully decorated with beautiful artifacts around the house, all comforts and needs were thought of, and last but not the least a wonderfylmexperience staying in a historical houses. Tourists were stopping and taking photos of it :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away.
This house was a perfect blend of historic and modern . I loved the views of Maryland Heights. It was convient and walkable to the park and resturants .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Harpers Ferry
My husband and I enjoyed our time in Harpers Ferry. It's such a quaint, historic town with so much history. We would stay at any property of Jill's and her husband.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location & view!
Lovely old historic home. We really enjoyed our stay. The only caution would be for those who have trouble climbing steps. Owners were wonderful and easy to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely weekend in historic setting
This was our second visit to Harper's Ferry and we were so excited to stay right in the historic lower town! The house was just as described and had all the amenities we needed for our short stay. It was great being so close to all the restaurants, shops, and historical stops. Also a bonus that we could bring our small dog. Thanks for a great stay and some fun memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Making memories
My husband, MIL and I, along with our 2 boys (4 and 6) enjoyed our stay! You couldn't beat the location. Loved the history of the town, along with the home itself. Would recommend to anyone!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Historic Home
This historic home is full of historical architecture while containing modern updates. The convenient location to Harper’s Ferry and food establishments across the street could not be beat. Those who have an affection for trains will enjoy the day and night rumblings and horns of trains going through the historic downtown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great weekend in Harpers Ferry
We stayed here for the first time last year and just had to come back! The house is clean, quaint, and in the best location- there’s a view of the river and also a VERY short walking distance from shops and restaurants. Beds are comfortable and we love the cozy tv room. Will come back again next year if we can!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great location
perfect location - walking distance to national park, hiking, fishing, and all necessary food/dining. house was just what we needed. comfortable. roomy kitchen. view of the Maryland Heights.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

c d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
BEAUTIFUL HOME
We had a lovely stay in this beautiful Harpers Ferry home. It was so amazing to stay in the historical area and be close and able to walk to all the National Park sites. We were most attracted to that lovely porch and enjoyed our coffee there in the early morning, watching the town come to life. We also liked afternoons reading and napping there and an evening glass of wine after dinner. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, the furniture and beds were very comfortable. We will certainly stay here again if our travels bring us back to Harpers Ferry.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holland K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location!
This was the perfect location if you are visiting Harpers Ferry with friends or family. You can see the entire town from sitting on the porch, or take a nighttime walk when it’s quiet down to all the sites. The biggest “downside” was the trains running through nearby woke everyone through the night, but I’m not sure that would be different at any other property nearby!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic Holiday Charm
Wonderful historic house with all the modern conveniences, elegance and charm. Bed and linens had the comfort of a luxury hotel. Wine on the front porch was a perfect ending to an adventurous day of hiking on the variety of trails near by. Situated in the center of Historic Harpers Ferry and just across the street from the best restaurant, unique shops and historic buildings and tours. Truly enjoyed our time there and took advantage of all it had to offer. The Holiday decor in town made our trip even more magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need for a great getaway
Nice, pet friendly home. Convenient location and beautiful view of the ocean. Would definitely stay here again. Back yard fence has gaps big enough for your small dog to get through. We made sure to attend to ours when they went out so it wasn’t t an issue.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

mary O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Holiday Weekend
Lookout Inn is exactly as advertised on VRBO. Right in town within walking distance to restaurants, hiking trails and shops. A great porch to watch town plus it includes a parking spot which is golden if you like to explore as we did. The bed was supper comfy, laundry on site and a grill for easy lunches or dinner. The owner, Jill, is always available if questions or issues come up. We'll definitely be back. 5 plus ✨
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L., Garnet Valley, PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location
Super cool old home. We took our two kids ages 9 and 10 for a getaway. Sat on the porch drinking wine and in the amazing chair- was that really a Herman Miller? Went hiking and ate at the Rabbit Hole. Highly recommend for people who like staying in shape as the stairs are wicked but awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harpers Ferry VRBO on High Street
It was our first time to Harpers Ferry and loved every minute of it! Our host Jill was the best at communicating all important information and the procedures for checking in/out, where to park were detailed, easy to follow and so helpful. The house was exactly has described on-line. The location right on High Street was so enjoyable. We loved hanging out on the porch, enjoying a drink, watching people in the evenings! It was easy access to hiking and biking plus exploring the town. We can’t wait to get back there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023