Serene Log House Nestled Amongst Md & Pa Historic Battlefields
- Minimum stay:2 nights
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Joe and his custom built this log house (sleeps 4) on the original spring house foundation from the early 1800's. The house is in the foot hills of the Maryland Mountains near world class golf resorts, ski resorts, shopping, antiquing, fantastic hiking, and some of the nation’s most important historic battlefields. The cabin is all wood inside and out. It has a large stone fireplace, perfect for a romantic atmosphere on chilly nights, as well as a classic woodstove which can be used for cooking and baking in addition to heating the cabin. The bedrooms are actually open lofts with a catwalk connecting them to a central landing. The upstairs is open to the downstairs and leaves the cabin with a large spacious feeling. The beds are built in and each loft has a small seating area and a private balcony. There’s a large deck off the back, overlooking the huge fenced yard and the neighboring horse fields. The yard, complete with a custom dog house and play house, is perfect for children and pets. The back deck in the mornings can’t be beat for sipping coffee and watching the horses as the dew burns off the fields.
Not only is this the perfect house for a private romantic retreat, it is the perfect launching pad for a small family or group of friends to tour the nearby battlefields, to go for hikes along the AT or through the numerous state and federal parks in the area, or to enjoy some world class golf. The cabin is very near historic battlefields such as Antietam, Monocacy, Gettysburg, and Harpers Ferry. Also nearby are gorgeous historic towns such as Boonsboro, Middletown, and Thurmont, and even downtown Frederick. Hiking trails as well as state and federal parks are everywhere. Greenbriar State Park is great for swimming in the lake and picnics with the family. Gambrill State Park, at five minutes away, can’t be beat for walking the dog with great vistas of the valley. There are at least five blazed trails of varying difficulty and length. If you like to ski, you’ll find Whitetail, Liberty, and Round Top within thirty minutes drive! For golf it will be tough to choose between Beaver Creek, Musket Ridge, or Maryland National. There are great spas in nearby Middletown or Boonsboro and you can’t beat the shopping at the Hagerstown Prime Outlets, about 15 minutes away.
Come enjoy our cabin and find out all the amazing things this region has to offer. We're happy to provide tips, suggestions, and directions. We can’t wait to have you stay! Kate & Joe.
PS See below the calendar for a link to more pictures. We have lots to show you.
*Please note, the cabin has steep stairs.
Keywords: Log House, Cabin, mountain view, rural, scenic
Property Type
- 2 story
- Cabin
- 750 sq. ft.
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
- Events Allowed
Bedrooms
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Beds for 4
- Loft 1
- 1 double
- Loft spaces are open to each other and the living area below
- Loft 2
- 1 double
- Loft spaces are open to each other and the space below
- Sleeper sofa on main level
- 1 sleep sofa /futon
- There's a sleeper sofa on the main level.
Bathrooms
- 1.0 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1
- combination tub/shower, toilet
- Full, though compact, bathroom with tub/shower
Kitchen & Dining
- Refrigerator
- Cooking Utensils
- Kitchen
- Dishes & Utensils
- Toaster
Amenities
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Hair Dryer
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- VCR
- CD Player
- Television
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Theme
- Adventure
- Away From It All
- Historic
- Romantic
Location & View
Activities
- Restaurants
- Swimming
- Skiing
- Basketball Court
- Kayaking
- Golf
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Cycling
- Hunting
- Hiking
- Spelunking
- Laundromat
- Hospital
- Groceries
- ATM/Bank
- Wildlife Viewing
- Boating
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Cinemas
- Zoo
- Museums
- Theme Parks
- Live Theater
- Fishing
- Tennis
Other Activities
Reviews
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Honeymoon Retreat
Honeymoon Retreat
- Guest jason b.
- Date of stay 04/26/13
- Review Submitted 05/05/13
We had a great time at the cabin, it was just what my wife and I had in mind. We hiked the AT and got some great pictures. And the food at JB's was awesome! Thanks again...Recommended for: Romantic getaway.
Owner response: We're so glad you had a great time! We have some folks that come every year for their honeymoon. Come back again Jason!
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Perfect base for active history buffs
Perfect base for active history buffs
- Guest 1speed
- Date of stay 11/18/12
- Review Submitted 11/25/12
The cabin was the perfect base station for our running, mountain biking, hiking and history touring. Just as described. Delicious cold spring water. Beautiful stone fireplace that gives off nice heat. A few great places in the area: the Main Cup (used to be required stop for Main's Ice Cream) in Middletown, Hypnocoffee, Four Seasons Books and Mellow Moods Cafe and Juice Bar (great healthy choices) in Shepherdstown, Turn the Page Bookstore in Boonsboro, Old South Mountain Inn, JB Seafood for Maryland Crab Soup, Maryland Heights hike, Washington Monument on South Mountain, and Lebherz Olive Oil & Vinegar Emporium in Frederick. The cabin is ideally located to enjoy this beautiful part of the country. Thanks for making it available.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Wow! We love to hear what a great time our guest had at the cabin. That's a fantastic list of local activities to do and places to go. (We have a great list with driving directions and times in our reservation packet. Email us and we'll send it along.) Thanks again Jon, and come again.
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Everything we hoped for
Everything we hoped for
- Guest Highlander
- Date of stay 10/11/12
- Review Submitted 10/18/12
The cabin is awesome, so much better than a hotel room. The driveway is an adventure but there's not much could be done about that. The "stairs" took some practice but we got the hang of it. The fireplace was one of the best things about our stay. It is pretty amazing that everything you need is built into such a small space. My wife and I think we could live there. If you are staying in the Frederick area this cabin is well worth the extra 10 minute drive. It will make your trip memorable.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children.
Owner response: We love hearing that our guests enjoyed their stay, thanks! Please come back again. A quick note about stairs and driveway: We try to let people know, the stairs are steep, given the tiny footprint of the cabin it was necessary or the stairs would take the whole space! Their perfectly manageable just quite a bit steeper than normal. The cabin is in a mountainous area and is down a steep drive, but the good news is your down the hill and screened from the road.
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Columbus Weekend
Columbus Weekend
- Guest Denise
- Date of stay 10/05/12
- Review Submitted 10/13/12
Really enjoyed the weekend at the cabin! We spent most of Saturday visiting Antietam National Battlefield, which is only 10 - 15 minutes away, before leaving to attend our friends' 50th Wedding Annniversary Party in Emmitsburg. We spent Sunday visiting the Pry House and the Civil War Medical Museum in Frederick. Had a lovely dinner at the Main Cup in Middletown two evenings. Parking is a bit tricky in front of the cabin, but we got used to it. Overall a very nice stay!Recommended for: Sightseeing, families with teenagers, romantic getaway.
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cozy cabin close to so much!
cozy cabin close to so much!
- Guest Allison
- Date of stay 09/28/12
- Review Submitted 09/30/12
This cabin was the ideal spot to celebrate our anniversary and for a restful get-away spot still within easy driving distance of DC. The cabin itself was well-kept, clean and cozy. We enjoyed coffee outside on the deck in the mornings and warm fires in the fireplace at night. It was wonderful to be so close to many amenities (e.g., restaurants in downtown Middletown), parks and sight-seeing opportunities. We would love to return - if only we can get the grandparents to watch our kids for another weekend!Recommended for: Sightseeing, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Owner response: As always we're so glad to hear our guests had a good time. We strive to make sure the cabin is well equipped, clean, comfortable, and cozy! Do come back again!
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Romantic Little Cabin
Romantic Little Cabin
- Guest Smedlek
- Date of stay 03/02/12
- Review Submitted 03/09/12
The cabin is beautiful- gleaming wood, adorably quaint touches, cozy. The fireplace heats the cabin quickly and fills the air with a wonderful wood smoke smell and it's clean and tidy. It was the perfect base camp to explore the surrounding battlefields from and provided a quiet place to cook and eat dinner together. We had hoped that the cabin was a bit more secluded (it is right off the road and directly behind the owner's home), but this did not detract from our lovely stay. Thanks, Kate and Joe!Recommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.
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WHAT A WEEKEND!
WHAT A WEEKEND!
- Guest JOEY
- Date of stay 01/27/12
- Review Submitted 02/09/12
I TOOK MY FAMILY TO THIS QUAINT CABIN FOR MY 50TH BIRTHDAY. WHAT A NICE, QUIET PLACE TO RE-CONNECT. WE HAD A BLAST. GREAT FAMILY TIME TOGETHER. A LITTLE SMALL FOR FOUR PEOPLE, BUT PERFECT FOR TWO. HUBBY AND I STAYED UP LATE THE NIGHT THE KIDS LEFT. WE ENJOYED IT MORE ALONE. WE HAD A ROARIN FIRE AND PLAYED RUMMY 3,000+. I WON. GOT TO TEACH HIM HOW TO PLAY. PEACEFUL! THE OWNERS, KATE AND JOE WEREN'T HOME, SO WE HAD THE PLACE TO OURSELVES. HIGHLY RECOMMEND AND WILL GO BACK IN THE FUTURE! INTERIOR WAS RUSTIC AND DECORATED QUAINTLY. LOVED OUR WEEKEND. THANKS KATE AND JOE.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, tourists without a car, pet owners, romantic getaway, girls getaway.
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Great getaway weekend
Great getaway weekend
- Guest Betty S.
- Date of stay 09/02/11
- Review Submitted 10/16/11
We met our daughter and son-in-law over the long Labor Day weekend, choosing the geographic location because it was so very close to their northern Virginia home. We had a lovely time. We stayed in the main house instead of the cabin since we were two couples and it was perfect for us and our pets. During the weekend we visited Frederick nearby and had a great time wondering around the old streets and shops. Another day we went winery-hopping, and on another more somber day, we visited some Civila War battle grounds and memorials. The location is ideal for so many local day trips. The house was very well-equipped and well-maintained to a comfortable standard. We would, and probably will, return and would recommend the house and location without hesitation. Many thanks to the owners for allowing us to stay. BettyRecommended for: Sightseeing, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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1 hour to everything!
1 hour to everything!
- Guest The Canadians
- Date of stay 08/14/10
- Review Submitted 09/16/10
It's a great little cabin about an hour or less from every attraction. It was a great home base for us to visit D.C, Gettysburg, Baltimore, the Luray Caverns, Harper's Ferry. Nice place to return to for a warm shower, and a great meal off the BBQ. We thought it was fantastic. John, Dyson, Chase Brantford, Ont, CanadaRecommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Owner response: The cabin is truly close to so many attractions from the battlefields and parks to the race tracks and casinos. DC, Baltimore, and Annapolis are all approximately and hour away and there are countless small quaint historic towns to enjoy exploring. Email me for a 'to do' list with driving directions for some ideas during your stay.
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The Perfect Weekend Getaway
The Perfect Weekend Getaway
- Guest Sara and John
- Date of stay 07/30/10
- Review Submitted 08/03/10
My husband and I were very pleased with our stay. Our two friends who joined us were very happy as well. Coming from the city, we were all looking to get away for the weekend and have some down time. This setting was perfect for relaxing and enjoying eachother's company. Our dogs loved running around the yard and hanging out on the deck as we enjoyed the hott tub. The cabin has a wonderful burning firewood smell to it. The whole place gives you that camping feel without all the hassles of actual camping. We ate dinner on the back deck of the cabin every night. The mattresses were very comfortable which was good especially for my husband who has back problems. There are plenty of outdoor activities close by if you want to be active or just lay around. We were enjoying it so much that we added another night to our stay. We will most likely go back again soon.Recommended for: Sightseeing, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway, families with young children.
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Rates
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| Base Rate 2 night min stay |
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Additional information about rental rates
HOLIDAY WEEKENDS HAVE A THREE NIGHT MINIMUM.
Payment via check or PayPal (for 3% surcharge)
Payment of $200 damage deposit (refundable) and full rental, including all fees due at time of booking. Arrangement for payment installments for very advanced bookings can be made case by case.
Additional Fees and Taxes:
Cleaning Fee is $75/visit
Pet Fee is $25/pet/visit
Please do not add sales tax or MD hotel taxes
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- Nearest Motorway: US 70 at 2 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: The Main Cup at 7 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2005
About the owner: The house and log cabin in Middletown are nestled at the foot of South Mountain and surrounded by horse pastures and hiking trails. We spend all our time outdoors, on the trails when we are here (and not hip deep in renovations projects!) If you love being outside, enjoy visiting historic battlefields, like hiking and exploring or just going for a walk with your dogs, this is the place for you.
Why the Owner Chose Middletown:
Joe and his father custom built this log cabin on the original spring house foundation of our historic farm. The spring is still running through the foundation and even helps to keep the house cool in the summer. The log house and our main house are located on 2.5 acres at the foot of South Mountain and surrounded by horse country, federal and state parks and historic battlefields. There’s even a creek running through the property with a bridge across to the original outhouse! We love being here and can’t wait to share it so you can all see what the mountains of Maryland have to offer.
The Unique Benefits at this Cabin:
The property is so peaceful and serene it is the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend or home base for exploring everything from the Appalachian Trail to Antietam Battlefield. The back deck in the mornings can’t be beat for sipping coffee and watching the horses as the dew burns off the fields. There’s a giant stone fireplace and a traditional wood stove for heat and atmosphere on chilly nights. The cabin is very near historic battlefields such as Antietam, Monocacy, Gettysburg, and Harpers Ferry. Also nearby are gorgeous historic towns such as Boonsboro, Middletown, and Thurmont, and even downtown Frederick. Washington DC and Baltimore are both less than an hour away and the MARC train stations in Frederick and Brunswick are both about 20 minutes away for an easy ride into DC for a day's sightseeing or work. Hiking trails, state and federal parks are everywhere. Gambrill State Park, at five minutes away, can’t be beat for walking the dog with great vistas of the valley. There are at least five blazed trails of varying difficulty and length. If you like to ski, you’ll find Whitetail, Liberty, and Round Top within thirty minutes drive!
Contact us
- Primary: (410) 703-8502 (Kate) (Maryland, USA)
- Secondary: (301) 788-3381 (Joe) (Maryland, USA)
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Photos
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Front Entrance of private and secluded log house
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The kitchen has a small stove and oven hidden away and is fully stocked
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the large stone fireplace can't be beat. (There's Satellite TV with VCR/DVD)
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there's a bubbling creek running through the property
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The perfect breakfast nook, note the classic wood stove in the corner
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There's comfortable seating in the charming sitting room
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Two loft bedrooms are open to the space below and connected by catwalk
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The property is fenced with a custom dog house and play house next to a lilac
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