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Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.
Holiday home in Harpers Ferry with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Harpers Ferry, WV
- Place, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters3 min walk
- Place, John Brown Wax Museum8 min walk
- Place, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park10 min walk
- Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)50 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
East bedroom (second floor)
1 Queen Bed
Primary bedroom (first floor)
1 Queen Bed
Primary bedroom (second floor)
1 Queen Bed
West bedroom (second floor)
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
First Floor Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Hallway bathroom (second floor)
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Primary bathroom (second floor) en suite
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.
The Spy House is rich with history and has been lovingly updated by Its owner. It was built in the 1880s in the Federal style and has been adapted for modern living with an open-concept living room and kitchen.
Any cook will feel at home in the well-appointed eat-in kitchen. You can enjoy a relaxing meal around the large handmade farm table. You will find a heavy-duty gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.
The home features three bathrooms. The primary bathroom features a vintage clawfoot tub, the upstairs guest bathroom a shower, and the first-floor bathroom features a bespoke shower and vanity. Each of the four bedrooms has a comfortable queen-sized bed.
The house is situated on Camp Hill, which is a ten-minute walk to downtown historic Harpers Ferry and the train station. There is no downside to being so close to the action as even on the busiest of days in town, it remains quiet at the Spy House.
One of the house's former residents was suspected of being a spy for Germany, investigated and arrested by the FBI in 1945, and soon after pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit espionage; hence the name, the Spy House.
To complete your booking you must sign our Rental Agreement (which will be sent to you electronically) and provide a copy of your photo ID (e.g., valid driver’s license or passport). With those two items taken care of, you will be sent an email containing instructions for checking in the week of your stay.
For awareness, the property has exterior security cameras that may record the front and rear doors to assist with remote check-in and monitoring of the property between guests. There are no fires permitted in the wood stove pictured in the living room or anywhere outdoors on the property. The upstairs bathrooms have a step down into them.
Any cook will feel at home in the well-appointed eat-in kitchen. You can enjoy a relaxing meal around the large handmade farm table. You will find a heavy-duty gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.
The home features three bathrooms. The primary bathroom features a vintage clawfoot tub, the upstairs guest bathroom a shower, and the first-floor bathroom features a bespoke shower and vanity. Each of the four bedrooms has a comfortable queen-sized bed.
The house is situated on Camp Hill, which is a ten-minute walk to downtown historic Harpers Ferry and the train station. There is no downside to being so close to the action as even on the busiest of days in town, it remains quiet at the Spy House.
One of the house's former residents was suspected of being a spy for Germany, investigated and arrested by the FBI in 1945, and soon after pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit espionage; hence the name, the Spy House.
To complete your booking you must sign our Rental Agreement (which will be sent to you electronically) and provide a copy of your photo ID (e.g., valid driver’s license or passport). With those two items taken care of, you will be sent an email containing instructions for checking in the week of your stay.
For awareness, the property has exterior security cameras that may record the front and rear doors to assist with remote check-in and monitoring of the property between guests. There are no fires permitted in the wood stove pictured in the living room or anywhere outdoors on the property. The upstairs bathrooms have a step down into them.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Harpers Ferry
Harpers Ferry is home to this holiday home. John Brown Wax Museum and Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vivo Day Spa and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. John Brown Museum and Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Harpers Ferry, WV
What's nearby
- Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Jefferson Rock - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- John Brown Wax Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
- John Brown's Fort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Sheetz - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 11 min drive
- The Rabbit Hole - 10 min walk
- A&W Restaurant - 8 min drive
- Harpers Ferry Brewing - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jay
Thanks for taking the time to check out my house. I am a photographer and a home renovation geek. I bought this house which was a diamond in the rough. To make the space consistent with the way people now live, I opened up the first floor to make for a very social and inviting space. I have put countless hours of sweat equity into the house to make it what it is today. Please be respectful as it is more than just a typical rental property.
Why they chose this property
A friend who lives in town introduced me to Harpers Ferry about twenty years ago. There are amazing hiking trails, swimming spots, fishing holes, vegetable stands, flea markets, antique shops and civil war sites. This is a wonderful, beautiful and peaceful community.
What makes this property unique
The house is located in the historic part of town know as Camp Hill. It is walking distance to the shops and sites of lower town as well as the train station. even on the busiest of summer days in town it stays quiet up here. you can sit out on the front porch in the swing and read a book, listen to the wind chimes and enjoy a cold drink.
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