Springtime surrounds the Antietam Guest House in Sharpsburg, Maryland.
Location: Sharpsburg, Western, Maryland, USA (One block north of Main St.; 4.1 miles to Shepherdstown, WV) View Map
Accommodations: House, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 3-8)
Keywords: Guest House, Vacation Rental, Cottage, B&B with continental breakfast
Antietam Guest House is a historic log and stone home in the quiet rural town of Sharpsburg, best known for its proximity to the Antietam National Battlefield, site of the famous Civil War battle. Sharpsburg is a designated Canal Town, part of the trail experience between Georgetown and Cumberland and Pittsburg on the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage Trail.
Central air conditioning and heating keep the house comfortable. A fan and ceiling fan also move air in the summer. Supplemental heat systems can be turned on if the weather is frightful.
Outside lighting creates safe nighttime backyard and deck activities.
The house accommodates eight. Beds are on the top and bottom levels. On the top level is the bedroom with a double bed and a twin bed. The bedroom has a half bath. On the top level, on the landing at the top of the steps, a full size pull out sofa adds a sleeping space. On the bottom level, there is a queen pull out sofa and a twin pull out sofa. The pack 'n play is usually set up on the landing area.
The house is one block off Main Street, 4.1 miles from Shepherdstown, West Virginia, 10 miles from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and 13 miles from Hagerstown, Maryland.Harpers Ferry is about 14 miles from the house.Gettsyburg National Military Park is about one hour from Sharpsburg.
The house is within walking distance to casual and fine dining and the famous Nutters Ice Cream Shop.. The house is 1.7 miles from the Potomac River and the C&O Canal and towpath. Bikers have an up-hill ride from Snyders Landing to Chapline Street (1.5 miles) and a down-hill coast for the final two blocks to Antietam Guest House. The half-acre lot offers plenty of room for outside activity.
The house and location are perfect for weekend getaways and family vacations. Three levels offer privacy and convenience at the same time. The downstairs level features a "living" rock wall foundation and a "candleplace," the stone fireplace transformed to hold real candles for the feel of a fire and romance without ashes and soot.
Sharpsburg is a quiet, residential town of about 700. Its location makes it a great home base for exploring the historical sites in Western Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia.
In addition to the Antietam National Battlefield and Cemetery, you will find the Newcomer House Visitor and Information Center, the headquarters of the Sharpsburg District Historical Society, the Pry House Field Hospital Museum of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, John Brown's headquarters at the Kennedy Farm, the Antietam Iron Works, and Ferry Hill Plantation, home of Henry Kyd Douglas, Confederate officer who "rode with Stonewall Jackson."
Shepherdstown, WV, is filled with unique shops and outstanding restaurants. It is the home of Shepherd University and a put-in spot for Potomac River activities.
For those who wish to venture farther from the immediate area, several state parks on the eastern border of Washington County offer other recreational opportunities. Those who wish to shop will find Hagerstown a mecca of shopping malls and Premium Outlets easily reached from main roads and Interstate highways.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air conditioning. Separate controls on each level.Instruction manual in house.
- Linens Provided : Pillows, pillow cases, and sheets are provided. Blankets and comforters make winter stays cozy and warm. Bath towels and face cloths are provided. Dish towels and dish cloths are provided
- Washer : The washer and dryer are on the middle level; laundry supplies are furnished. Iron and ironing board furnished
- Dryer : In bathroom on middle level.
- Off Street Parking : Parking is at the rear of the house. A locked shed (it is the gray shed at the back of the yard) is available for protected parking for bikes or motorcycles.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : The back yard of 1/2 acre and alley access make parking of boats and trailers easy and safe.
- Wood Fireplace : The fireplace is not operational! But the stone fireplace has been converted into a romantic, charming "candleplace," a focal point for the downstairs gathering room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed : Convertible sofa to queen size mattress, on first level.
- Double Bed (2) : On the top level in a room with a door, with the twin bed, with an en suite half bath. Second full size bed is a pull out sofa on the landing.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : On the top level, in the room with the double bed, with an en suite half bath. Second twin is a convertible sofa on first level.
- Convertible Bed (3) : On the first level, a chair and a half converts to a twin size bed, and a sofa converts to a queen size bed. On the landing (upper level) a sofa pulls out to a full size bed.
- Crib : We have available, at no extra charge, a Pack 'n Play. Families with babies or toddlers have set it up in the landing next to the upstairs bedroom and have said it was a perfect situation.
- Entertainment
- DVD
- Video Library : Collection of DVDs and permission to check out materials from town library on owner's card.
- CD Player
- Music Library : Sheet music for the piano that is on the first level.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : A coffee maker, toaster oven, microwave oven, full size electric range, and two refrigerators (one is under counter size) are in the kitchen along with an antique dry sink, table with benches and chairs (seats six), china unit.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Dishes, glasses (wine and champagne), silver ware, place mats, and napkins are provided. Breakfast beverages (coffee, tea, sugar, Splenda) always provided.
- Refrigerator : Two refrigerators; undercounter and regular with freezer compartment.
- Microwave : Brand new with exhaust hood and night light. Popcorn is always in the house for your enjoyment.
- Catering Available : Please contact us to arrange for local catering.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill : Charcoal, starter, and matches are on site. Space for the grill is close to the deck. Please let us know if you wish to use the grill. We will set it out for you.
- Deck/Patio : Deck is 12' x 16' with outdoor lighting, patio furniture and umbrella, offering views of backyard, pasture with horses and cattle (sometimes a really BIG black bull).
- Balcony : Porch on the front of the house has furniture for street side viewing (not too much going on).
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : WiFi available at Sharpsburg Public Library, one block away on Main Street.
- Other Amenities
- Original heart of pine flooring, horse hair plaster walls, out buildings made of canal boat boards, limestone bedrock in wall of first level. Walking guides to Sharpsburg. Use of town library with our library card.Piano and sheet music; board and card games; books and some magazines. Jigsaw puzzles. Weather radio band to keep you up to date on weather conditions.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : No cats because of allergies. Dogs allowed for extra charge.
- Kid Friendly : No extra charge for children. Children need to be careful on the stairs.
- Smoking Not Allowed : This is a tobacco-free house. No butts about, please.
- Activities
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Rafting
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- For bikers leaving the C&O Canal Towpath at Snyders Landing, the road to Chapline Street is an up-hill ride, about 1.5 miles, the last two blocks on Chapline Street to Antietam Guest House give you a free down-hill coast; Premium Outlets shopping 12 miles north; Appalachian Trail is five miles east. Shepherd University, three miles to the south, offers many activities (sports events, Contemporary American Theatre Festival, and a great cafeteria). Visitor and information centers at Antietam National Battlefield (Route 65) and the Newcomer House (MD 34, Sharpsburg East Main Street).
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$110/night for 1 adult,taxes included.$135/first night for 2 adults,taxes included
$104.50 for each additional night, all taxes included.
$25 per day for each additional adult, all taxes included.
$10 additional per dog per day, all taxes included.
Cash and checks only. (We avoid passing on credit card charges!)
50% down at time of booking for multiple days; full fee for one day.
7th day free
We welcome children; no extra fee.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 2006
Why the Owner Chose Sharpsburg
We bought this wonderful little house for several reasons. We wanted to preserve it and share it with others. We also enjoy meeting our guests as the bike through and explore Sharpsburg and its place in history.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Our guests enjoy the battlefield and its trails, exploring the town founded in 1763 with many of the homes and churches dating from the 1800s. They love the ice cream at Nutters, the restaurant and bar at Benders, and the Potomac River and the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath.
Civil War enthusiasts also visit the other battlefields within one hour's drive of Sharpsburg. The Sharpsburg Historical Society is happy to help researchers with their family history. The town fills with visitors for the Memorial Day Parade and program, for Sharpsburg Heritage Festival in September, and for the Illumination at the Antietam National Battlefield in December. At other times of the year, the town is quiet and ready to welcome its visitors
Owner's Map of Sharpsburg
Tim and Vernell are both retired. He worked as a newspaper journalist; she worked as a teacher, the last 23 years in adult education. Vernell is the current president of the Sharpsburg District Historical Society; she and Tim are National Park volunteers helping at the Newcomer House Visitor and Information Center. They are also Certified Travel Advisers for the Journey Through Hallowed Ground national heritage area.
We have just published "Sharpsburg," a volume in the Images of America Series. Copies of the book are available from us or at businesses in Sharpsburg. We'll be glad to sign the book for you.
Property Photos
-
- Springtime surrounds the Antietam Guest House in Sharpsburg, Maryland. - Sharpsburg, Maryland Vacation Rentals
-
- A cozy sitting area invites you to snuggle up with a good book. - Sharpsburg, Maryland Vacation Rentals
-
- A 12' x 16' deck offers summertime relaxation and dining; grill is available. - Sharpsburg, Maryland Vacation Rentals
-
- A full kitchen and continental breakfast make dining at home an option.
-
- Fall is fabulous from the front porch; bask in the autumn sunshine.
Traveler Reviews (6)
Great Place to Stay
Guest: Pete
(Washingtonville, New York)
Date of Stay: 01/14/12
Review Submitted: 01/18/12
My wife and I just returned from a weekend stay at the Antietam Guest House. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. It is conveniently close to the Antietam Battlefield. It is a short drive from Shepherdstown, Harper's Ferry and other points of interest. We were given the reservation as a Christmas present from our son and daughter-in-law. It was a great gift. We enjoyed our visit to Sharpsburg and plan to return in a few months. Hopefully the Antietam Guest House will available on our next visit.
Owner response:Thanks for the positive review and to your thoughtful son and his wife. We are glad you enjoyed the house and the area. We will welcome a return visit from you and hope the next visit will be in warmer weather so that you can enjoy the house and area in another season. Sharpsburg has only eight streets but almost 250 years of history. Walks through town pass by buildings that saw ballroom dances and houses that were homes to tradesmen and boatmen who worked on the C&O Canal. The canal's towpath, only 1 1/2 miles from the house, offers an outdoor walk or bike ride along the Potomac River. And after all that walking, the front porch and back deck offer the ideal place to rest and refresh.
Recommended for:Sightseeing.
comfort and carnage
Guest: R & R
(Platte City, MO)
Date of Stay: 06/05/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
To the Doyles, It’s been almost 2 months since we departed Antietam House. We just wanted to let you know how much we thoroughly enjoyed our week-long visit in Sharpsburg. The week was such a wonderful break from our busy schedules of teenagers, work, sports, music, etc. Our 15 year-old enjoyed having his own space downstairs and my wife and I enjoyed our lofty retreat upstairs. Yes the home is old and has its unique characteristics (even as short as I am, I had to watch my head on the stairs) but the modern touches like the multi-unit air conditioning and nice bath with washer/dryer made our stay very comfortable. Despite our day-tripping to Gettysburg (two days), a day to Harpers Ferry and some other running around, we enjoyed some good book-reading time and a couple of movies. We took several walks as a family on the Battlefield around dusk and the beauty of the area was such a contrast to the carnage that transpired in 1862. I spent several mornings out walking through town and on Antietam Battlefield and through the Cemetery. There is something about hoofing it up and down the hills to put you in a much better perspective to appreciate not only the rural beauty around Sharpsburg but what transpired there during the 1860’s. Thanks for the special touches you include in the house and for a very special week.
Owner response:Our guests have entered their reactions. in our guest books, to historic Sharpsburg and our historic house. A heightened awareness of the past and an appreciation for the present are a common thread. We especially enjoy the remarks of children who are being introduced to a different kind of house, one with no TV, and who write of their good time. We also like to see that the piano and board games have been used. If our selection of DVDs does not offer enough variety, our guests can check out material from the town library using our card.. Bicyclists riding the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath have mentioned the mile on Snyder's Landing Road ( the exit from the C&O towpath at milepost 76.6) as a stretch that ought to count as ten miles because of the uphill grade on part of the stretch. But the last two block to our house on Chapline Street are downhill all the way. Bikes can be rinsed at our outdoor spigot/hose and stored in the bike shed at the back of the 1/2 acre back yard. Sharpsburg is small ( eight streets and about 660 residents) and pretty crime free. Bikes left on the back deck can be considered safe from bother. The only bother to guests if they are home during the day might be the fire siren or emergency vehicles going by. The proximity of the fire hall and the EMS is an added safety feature, and the firefighters have on several occasions offered tours of the station and the chance for a youngster to sit behinds the steering wheel of one of the fire trucks. The surrounding Civil War battlefields attract many interested in that conflict on American soil; our house serves as home base for visits to other nearby battle sites, Gettysburg & Harpers Ferry. The comments in our guest books are also guides to future guests who are advised to visit local spots, like the cafe/tavern that was established by a third-generation Bender who was born in Antietam Guest House. The ice cream shop in town is a destination for area residents and is easily located because of the usual crowd of ice-cream eaters on the sidewalk near the shop. We are 4 miles from Shepherdstown, WV, home of Shepherd University and several good restaurants and unusual shops. We are happy to be able to share our interest in the town, the area, and our house with visitors; our guests' map still has some states without pins marking hometowns of guests. We hope to someday have at least one pin in our 50 U.S. states. We have Canada pins and a few from across the Atlantic
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers.
The Perfect Way to Enjoy sharpsburg
Guest: Borderpipe
(Scotia NY)
Date of Stay: 04/03/10
Review Submitted: 06/08/10
Antietam House offers the experience of living in a house contemporary with the Battle, while enjoying all of the modern amenities. I could not have enjoyed the week more. I found that doing your own cooking actually much more convenient than going out for meals. My wife and I would return in a heartbeat; and we iontend to for the Battle's Sesquicentennial.
Owner response:We truly appreciate the wonderful response from our guests. Their favorable comments in our visitors' book repeatedly mention the comfort and convenience of Antietam Guest House. The reviewers have been couples celebrating anniversaries or just getting away from the daily schedule. Families with their dogs have found a welcome, safe haven at our house and in our backyard. We are happy to have bicyclists stop for just one night, although on occasion some have decided to stay an extra day to explore the region and rest up before continuing the adventure on the C&O Canal Towpath. We have to give our guests rave reviews in turn. Almost without exception, they have left the house as they found it. Dishes washed, trash taken out, and in a few cases even laundry was done for us. We would love to have you join our list of happy guests. Thanks for reading our response. Vernell and Tim
Recommended for:Sightseeing, adventure seekers, families with young children.
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/16/09
Many lovely touches like big tea cups, hand made quilts, white candles, and comfort. This is a lovely place to get away from it all and come to your senses. Much to do in the surrounding area. I like eating in Shepherdstown and walking the battlefield. Great place. Thank you
Recommended for:
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 04/01/09
Review Submitted: 04/10/09
A charming and cozy guest house in an ideal setting for touring the area and the Battlefield. We truly enjoyed our stay. It was like a home away from home.
Recommended for:
Guestbook Comment
Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 03/01/09
Review Submitted: 03/30/09
This is the sweetest place to stay with family and friends. The house has a really nice feeling and is close to all the Civil War sites. Not too far from the DC/Baltimore area either. The beds are comfortable and the back porch, front porch, upstairs downstairs lend room for everyone. Great place, very affordable. I will stay there again.
Recommended for:
First (6) of (6). Write a Review
Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #168499
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was
last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2008.
Date last modified - Saturday, January 21, 2012
