Location: Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, USA (45 min. from Dulles Airport; hour and half from DC & Balt.)
Accommodations: Cabin, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
Moonridge Cottage "Almost Heaven"...closer than you think! 2 FREE NIGHTS WITH 1 WEEK RESERVATION!
Just an hour and a half from Washington DC and Baltimore; 1 hour from Fairfax, VA.; relax amidst the Blue Ridge Mountains near Historic Harpers Ferry, WV, above the Shenandoah Valley and River; minutes hike from the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy the unspoiled natural beauty of God's country.
Explore Harpers Ferry National Historic Park, Appalachian Trail, Charles Town Races and Slots, Antietam Battlefield, tubing, canoeing and kayaking on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, white-water rafting, juried Mountain Heritage Arts and Crafts Festival (June & Sept.), fine dining, shopping and antiquing in quaint historic towns of Shepherdstown and Charles Town, WV, Leesburg, VA and Frederick, MD; hiking and biking along river roads and C&0 canal ~ or ~ simply relax with a good book from the extensive on-site library and a glass of iced tea or gourmet coffee on the screened porch, enjoying the mountain air and cool breezes.
Enjoy the atmosphere of a by-gone era, and the quaint charm of this mountain cottage. Additional photos are available via a web address in a different area of this listing; click on "studio" album and feel free to view other albums depicting local beauty. Enjoy Sam and Bobby's hospitality and amenities such as fresh, home-baked breads, a kitchen stocked with basic staples if you choose to do some cooking, gourmet teas and coffees - all at no additional charge. Catering can be arranged for special occasions. The Ericssons are on-site (300 yards "up the mountain") year round, with wi-fi/fax availability.
"Moonridge" is the working art studio of artist and host, Bobby Ericsson, and is available for vacation rental during non-use periods by the artist. There are works of art and art materials on site so please supervise your children at all times.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: window units in master bedroom and living area
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove
- Beds
- Queen Bed: (additional pictures available at community.webshots.com/user/escapeartist100. Click on "Moonridge" album)
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : 2 single beds in 2nd bedroom
- Convertible Bed: sleeper sofa in living area
- Crib: portacrib available on request
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- VCR
- Video Library
- Stereo System
- Music Library
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: stocked with staples - ready for some serious cookin'!
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator: full size fridge in kitchen and 2nd small fridge on screened porch for cold drinks
- Microwave
- Catering Available: gourmet meals available on request; special diets accommodated ($20 - $25 per person, kids - $10)
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Cabin is IN THE WOODS so much care must be exercised with outdoor grilling. No open fires allowed.
- Deck/Patio: Large screened porch; porch swing; 2 ceiling fans, table/chairs/ very comfy settee with lots of fluffy cushions (GREAT place to sleep, listening to all the night sounds in the woods). See additional pictures at community.webshots.com/user/escapeartist100; click on "Moonridge" album
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Winter view of the Shenandoah Valley with Shenandoah River snaking through the valley; trees obscure view in summer, but "treehouse" effect in the summer; you feel like you're in the tops of the trees. From the high porch, watch the deer and other wildlife meander through the woods. See additional pictures at community.webshots.com/user/escapeartist100; click on "Moonridge" album
- Communications
- Telephone: Free long distance for continental US
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- screened porch, ski lights, loaded with rustic charm; adjacent to Appalachian Trail; kayaking, hiking, fishing, biking, tubing, antiquing, civil war history, quaint mountain towns and country roads, 12 minutes from Charles Town Races and Slots
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: $30 fee per small pet; $50 large pet; must sign rental rules agreement which covers rules for pets
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations): The path to the house from the driveway is not smooth (see pictures at community.webshots.com/user/escapeartist100; click on "Moonridge" album). There is one step going into the cabin. Bathroom doorway and bathroom are narrow.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): See "handicapped accessible"
- Kid Friendly: Moonridge is a working art studio, so parents must be responsible for small children. Paintings and framing supplies are often stacked against walls. Games/toys/kids videos provided; tubes and life jackets provided for river rafting; air mattresses for "sleep out" on screened porch
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking on the screened porch either.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Rock Climbing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Minutes from Charles Town Races and Slots; minutes from Appalachian Trail
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$135/week night; $160 Fri., Sat. and Sun.; $750/week (= 2 free nights)
(One time $50 cleaning fee for any length stay);
Reservations must be guaranteed by $200 reservation/security deposit.
One week cancellation notice required; two weeks notice
required around holidays or for Mountain Heritage Arts and
Crafts Festival; extra fee for holidays. Reservations canceled prior to the above
time periods will be charged $30 service fee.
(additional $10 per night per person fee for over 4 persons)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Hi; Sam and Bobby here. We're Northern Virginia transplants to Wild and Wonderful West Virginia! Ten years ago we purchased a weekend cabin near Harpers Ferry in the mountains (Shannondale) with a 50 mile view of the Shenandoah Valley below. We fell in love with this beautiful area and wonderful local people, and it didn't take long to switch from weekenders to permanent residents! I quickly discovered an abandoned "shack" a short hike through the woods below our cabin - no doors or windows, holes in the roof, misc. critters living inside, including a few non-living. I purchased this adjoining property and embarked on a 3 month restoration project to turn it into my art studio. New roof, new heating, new plumbing, new windows, skylights - new everything! Shangri-la-de-da!! Thus, "Moonridge" was created! All of our friends and family who stayed at Moonridge have absolutely LOVED IT, so we decided to share our delightful little hide-away with all of you! Come, relax, and enjoy! Let us pamper you a bit!
Why the Owner Chose Harpers Ferry
We love the natural beauty of this area, the wildlife, the cultural heritage, the history, the quaint little towns, plus we're only an hour from Fairfax, Va., so even though we feel really remote, there is easy access to the big city. It's really the best of all worlds!
Property Photos
- winter views overlooking Shenandoah Valley and Shen. River - Harpers Ferry Vacation Cabin near Blue Ridge Mountains
- romantic master with antique furniture - Harpers Ferry Vacation Cabin near Blue Ridge Mountains
- decor reflects artist's creativity; 2 twin beds - Harpers Ferry Vacation Cabin near Blue Ridge Mountains
- expansive living, dining and kitchen area; wood stove, sky lights
- art studio atmosphere; art work on display
- kitchen area
- dining area all set up for your party
- comfy settee on porch; cool breezes make for great nap spot
- expansive screened porch with ceiling fans and porch swing
- view of the porch from the other end, looking toward swing
- entry from driveway with stepping stones
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