The Cottage at Shepherdstown
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Welcome to Shepherdstown. Step back in time, while enjoying the comforts of a quaint country cottage, and walk to restaurants, shops, cafes, theater and university functions. Celebrate the seasons of Shepherdstown with 4th of July parades, ice cream socials, the Rumsey Radio Hour, the annual crossing of the Potomac River, Santa arriving by antique horse and buggy, an Easter Egg hunt, and so much more.
Visit the areas numerous Civil War Battlefields (Antietam, Sharpsburg, Harpers Ferry and Shepherdstown), including several local museums, and still be home in time to walk to restaurants for dinner and a movie. For outdoor enthusiasts, there is biking and hiking on the C&O canal - bring your own equipment or rent it in town. In the warmer months rafting and tubing are nearby on the Shenandoah and Potomac rivers. Shop the Prime Outlet Mall in nearby Hagerstown or Leesburg, or the artisans of nearby towns such as Harpers Ferry, Boonsboro, Waterford, Hillsboro and historic Frederick MD.
Property Type
- House
- 1800 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper Optional
Suitability
- Non Smoking Only
- Wheelchair Inaccessible
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms: 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- Books For Kids
- Books For Adults
- VCR
- CD Player
- Toys
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Games
- Books
- DVD Player
- Radio
Theme
- Family
- Budget
Attractions
- Recreation Center
- Churches
- Museums
- Winery Tours
- Playground
- Cinemas
- Restaurants
- Library
- Autumn Foliage
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theater
Leisure Activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Outlet Shopping
- Sledding
- Walking
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Bird Watching
- Shopping
- Gambling Casinos
- Scenic Drives
- Sight Seeing
- Antiquing
local services and businesses
- Massage Therapist
- Fitness Center
- Hospital
- ATM/Bank
- Babysitter
- Medical Services
- Groceries
Location Type
- River
- Town
sports and adventure activities
- Skiing
- Ice Skating
- Swimming
- Hunting
- Cross Country Skiing
- Water Tubing
- Rafting
- Mountain Biking
- Hunting Small Game
- Kayaking
- Freshwater Fishing
- Cycling
- Golf Privileges Optional
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hiking
- Snowboarding
- Golf
- Tennis
- Basketball Court
- Fly Fishing
- Fishing
Arrival Day
- Flexible
catering options
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Dining
- Child's Highchair
- Dining Area
forms of payment
- Accept Credit Card
General
- Heating
- Shampoo
- Internet
- Parking Off Street
- PC
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer
- Clothes Dryer
- Alarm Clock
- Hair Dryer
- Local Maps
- Broadband Access
- Activities Guide
- Local Activities Guide
- Iron & Board
- Air Conditioning
- Toilet Paper
- Local Restaurant Guide
- Parking
- Washing Machine
- Free Long Distance
- Wireless Internet
- Computer Available
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Parking On Street
- Linens Provided
- Filtered Water
- Laundry Soap
- Basic Soaps
- Paper Towels
- Ceiling Fans
house cleaning
- Housekeeper Optional
Kitchen
- 4 Ring Stove
- Stove
- Blender
- Microwave
- Grill
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen
- Freezer
- Coffee Grinder
- Cooking Utensils
- Coffee Maker
Outside
- Sand Box
- Lawn / Garden
- Outdoor Grill
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Grill Gas
- Child's Swing
Payment Type
- Amex
- Discover
- Mastercard
- Visa
Reviews
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Stepping back in time
Stepping back in time
- Guest Chagrinites
- Date of stay 11/20/12
- Review Submitted 11/28/12
The good points about the house include the following: great location to town and tow path, nice fenced yard for doggie, plenty of linens and towels, well stocked kitchen, and the owner was friendly and responsive . Some cons are as follows : small and tight, way too much stuff like pillows, books, and nick nacks, mustiness that comes with an old house, dining table in front room had only room for three. I would not recommend this place for more than three people (we had six and having one bathroom put us behind schedule most days) nor to anyone who has allergies or asthma, too musty. Otherwise the area is fabulous for history,and biking etc.Recommended for: Pet owners, adventure seekers.
Owner response: Don, So glad you and your family enjoyed our wonderful town. I make it a priority to always discuss the accomodations with parties of 5 or more, (as we did at length) to make sure that the sleeping arrangements are satisfactory for everyone. With the addition of the 6th person to your party, it appears that it was a bit tight for you! The beauty of vacation rentals is that no two are alike, and it is important to match your rental with your own personal expectations. I believe my pictures online are accurate, and show all the pillows, books and decorative pieces in detail, including the dining table (which can seat 6 when pulled out from the window), We advertise ourelves as a cottage, and most people find my home cozy and comfortable, and enjoy the wide variety of books and memorabilia. I think it is all a matter of what you are comfortable with, and wish you all the best in future vacation renting.
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Wonderful Thanksgiving weekend
Wonderful Thanksgiving weekend
- Guest Eliot
- Date of stay 11/24/11
- Review Submitted 12/02/11
The location of the Cottage can't be beat if you are interested in taking advantage of downtown Shepherdstown. The house is charming and fully stocked with everything you could need. And the owners made us feel very welcome. Little extras made a big difference-- for example, there were lots of good quality towels, there is a dishwasher and disposal which makes cooking and cleaning up easy, and the gas grill is a top-of-the-line Weber. Would definitely go back.Recommended for: Sightseeing, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Heat Wave! But the AC Works!
Guest comment entered by ownerHeat Wave! But the AC Works!
- Guest Patricia Barter
- Date of stay 05/26/11
- Review Submitted 06/01/11
We enjoyed our three-night stay at the Cottage, having everything we needed - and more. Loved looking at all the books and mementos from places. What a convenient location too. Tell people about O'Hurley's, especially the Thursday evening jam session - open to all 7-10 pm. Thank you for your generosity and obvious kindness.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
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The Cottage was Awesome!
Guest comment entered by ownerThe Cottage was Awesome!
- Guest Peter Lewis
- Date of stay 05/27/11
- Review Submitted 06/01/11
Me, my brother, and our parents stayed for 3 days on Memorial day weekend. The Cottage 's rooms were so cool! I LOVED the dollhouse upstairs; I took lots of pictures. It was cozy and perfect weather. Walking around Shepherdstown's main street was so fun; the food was great!. The swings were wonderful, especially when it was raining! We saw Antietam and had a great time. It felt good to come home to the little house after a long day. (Guest, age 12-13)Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 1/1
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Lovely Cottage!
Lovely Cottage!
- Guest Julie
- Date of stay 08/28/10
- Review Submitted 08/30/10
We came to Shepherdstown for a bridal party get-together last weekend and stayed at The Cottage. It was a truly lovely night. There was plenty of room for all 7 of us, and we were able to walk right downtown to the restaurants (5 minutes away). The pantry was well-stocked and, though we brought our own food, the kitchen had everything we could have possibly needed, from cheese knives to serving trays and bowls to wine glasses. One of the bedrooms has an absolutely amazing dollhouse appointed with the cutest miniature furniture - we had lots of fun looking at it! The fenced backyard with ample seating is perfect for chatting under the stars at night, and there is a little playground adjacent to the church next door that would be great for families with children. I couldn't have asked for anything more, and the owner was so nice and accommodating even when we showed up an hour early for check-in hoping to get our cake out of the hot car. I would absolutely stay here again and I highly recommend the Cottage.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Why stay at a hotel?
Why stay at a hotel?
- Guest shodan2000
- Date of stay 07/30/10
- Review Submitted 08/03/10
Stayed at The Cottage during our visit to the Contemporary American Theater Festival. The location is ideal, everything is within walking distance, and the owners have thought of everything - from the stocked kitchen pantry to the pet food and water bowls! Wish we could have stayed longerRecommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Why stay at a hotel?
Why stay at a hotel?
- Guest shodan2000
- Date of stay 07/30/10
- Review Submitted 08/03/10
Stayed at The Cottage during our visit to the Contemporary American Theater Festival. The location is ideal, everything is within walking distance, and the owners have thought of everything - from the stocked kitchen pantry to the pet food and water bowls! Wish we could have stayed longer.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, pet owners, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Great Fourth of July!
Great Fourth of July!
- Guest Christine
- Date of stay 07/02/10
- Review Submitted 07/05/10
The Shepardstown Cottage was charming, comfortable and clean! We spent the 4th of July weekend with our 3 dogs, they loved the fully fenced in yard...we enjoyed sitting under the umbrella watching them run. The house was so clean and the owner certainly has the hospitality touch. Everything you needed was provided! Each room had it's own personality and charm. The weather was very hot, but the whole cottage was very cool and comfortable. We will definitly be back!!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.
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We were charmed
We were charmed
- Guest Maia
- Date of stay 06/20/10
- Review Submitted 06/25/10
From the beautiful decor to the well-stocked pantry we were completely charmed. The photos do not do it justice. It is an older home so the spaces are smaller but it was clean, comfortable and cozy. We found it very well maintained. We walked to dinner at a Thai restaurant in Shepherdstown one night and cooked a wonderful meal the next, talking together outside under the stars until late. We were 5 adults (3 young, 2 not-so) and everyone felt comfortable. We were able to do some white-water kayaking near-by and visit Antietam and Harper's Ferry. The grocery store was close by, too. We would definitely recommend the Cottage as a place to stay.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Charming town, spotlessly clean well appointed cottage!
Charming town, spotlessly clean well appointed cottage!
- Guest Jean Van Dyke
- Date of stay 06/16/10
- Review Submitted 06/20/10
Our family of four plus small dog enjoyed Shepherdstown. The C & O canal is easy access from cottage with bikes making for 4 days of fantastic biking. Easy walking distance to restaurants, movie, shops (rented one bike) and exploring historic architecture. Can't wait to return, owner has made every effort for hospitable visit in her lovely home.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, age 55+, sightseeing, romantic getaway, pet owners, tourists without a car, families with young children, adventure seekers, girls getaway.
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Rates
| Dates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
$150 | $1050 | ||||
Additional information about rental rates
All Reservations are paid in advance and fully refundable up to 2 weeks prior to your
stay. After that we apply the full amount towards any future stay, subject to availability.There is a 2 night minimum stay and 3 night minimum on all Holiday Weekends (Christmas, New Years, MLK, Presidents Day, Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Columbus Weekend, Veterans Weekend, Thanksgiving).
Fees:
- cleaning fee: $50
- pet fee: $25
- Pet Fee: $25
- Taxes Not included
Cancellation policy:
If you have any questions please contact the owner.
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Owner info
Year Purchased: 2007
About the owner: Here I am travelling in Ecuador.
Why the Owner Chose Shepherdstown:
As a new retiree, I love to travel. I have travelled with and without the grandkids for many years, always staying in vacation rentals. So I decided to share my pet/child-friendly home with other vacationers, and now I travel even more!
Contact us
- Primary: 304 885-0240 8 am -9 pm
Links to more information:
- CLICK HERE - http://www.cottagevacations.net/
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Photos
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Quiet neighborhood close to town
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A cozy and comfy queen bedroom
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and reading room!
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The bath has every amenity and a spa like feel, including terry robe!
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More of Chloe's Room
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on a hot day, the sun room is cool and inviting!
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A warm and inviting Living Room
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The Gold Bedroom
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Fully stocked kitchen
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Chloe's Room
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The Dormer Lounge
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