Entire home

Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven!

Vacation home in Kearneysville with kitchen and fireplace

Photo gallery for Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven!

Kearneysville Vacation Rental | 1BR | 1BA | Single Story | 3 Steps Required
Kitchen | 800 Sq-Ft-Home
Interior | Converted Schoolhouse
Home Entryway | 3 Steps Required
Yard

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

View in a map
Kearneysville, WV
  • Place, Morgan's Grove Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Shepherd University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven!

Bookmark this unique schoolhouse vacation rental for a trip to Jefferson County you'll be dreaming about for years to come. Situated just minutes from trails, vineyards, and historical sites, this 1-bath studio is optimal for active travelers and offers easy access to Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg, and Washington DC. On-site, examine historic schoolbooks and play games that were popular in years past, like nine pins, chess, marbles, and jacks, or relax by the gas fire pit in your own private yard.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Built in 1872 | Original Furnishings | Close to Harpers Ferry & DC Attractions

Sharpen your pencils and put on your learning hats for a one-of-a-kind stay at this beautifully renovated Kearneysville schoolhouse, perfect for small groups looking to sightsee their way through the rich history of West Virginia.

Bedroom: King Bed, Queen Murphy Bed, Sleeper Sofa

RENOVATED SCHOOLHOUSE: Smart TV, chalkboard, bell tower, vintage desks, antique typewriter, books, board games
SHARED OUTDOOR SPACE: Manicured yard, gas fire pit w/ seating
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, cooking basics, spices, dishware & flatware, farmhouse sink, blender, toaster, tea kettle, Keurig coffee maker w/ kcups
GENERAL: Free WiFi, washer/dryer, towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, central air conditioning & heating
FAQ: 3 small steps required for home access
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

HISTORICAL SITES: Belle Boyd House (7.5 miles), General Adam Stephen House (8.2 miles), Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (12.7 miles), John Brown Wax Museum (14.3 miles), Fort Loudon Historic Site (24.1 miles), Star Fort Civil War Historic Site (25.3 miles), Patsy Cline Historic House (26.6 miles), George Washington’s Office (26.7 miles)
VINEYARDS: The Rusty Nail Winery (5.8 miles), Antietam Creek Vineyards (11.2 miles), Big Cork Vineyards (16.2 miles), Maggie Malick Wine Caves (18.4 miles)
HIKING TRAILS: Yankauer Nature Preserve (11.7 miles), Schoolhouse Ridge (12.5 miles), Appalachian National Scenic Trail (14.2 miles), Cool Spring Nature Preserve (14.9 miles)
LOCAL POINTS OF INTEREST: Black Dog Coffee (3.0 miles), Devil's Due Distillery (3.5 miles), Shepherd University (6.0 miles), Abolitionist Ale Works (8.0 miles), Hollywood Casino & Race Track (8.0 miles), US Customs & Border Protection Training Center (11.0 miles)
SIGHTSEEING: Shepherdstown (5.6 miles), Charles Town (8.3 miles), Antietam (10.0 miles), Harpers Ferry (12.8 miles), Gettysburg (52.5 miles), Washington D.C. (70.3 miles)
LOCAL DINING: Alma Bea (6.0 miles), El Ranchero Mexican Restaurant (6.3 miles), Ginza (7.7 miles), Nutter’s Ice Cream (9.2 miles)
ACTIVITIES: Hiking, biking, kayaking, river rafting on Potomac River
AIRPORT: Dulles International Airport (45.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This schoolhouse studio is contained within a historic schoolhouse that includes a 3 bedroom 2 bath living area that is separated and insulated from the studio. Guests have exclusive use of the side yard and propane fireplace. Please review the map in the guest binder at the unit for property boundaries
-NOTE: A 2 car parking area is reserved for guest use and the grass area near the entrance to the studio classroom may also be used for parking
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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

Kearneysville

Kearneysville is home to this holiday home. Maddex Square and The Commons are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary and Shannondale Springs Wildlife Management Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ram Stadium or Summit Point Motorsports Park.
Map
Kearneysville, WV

What's nearby

  • Morgan's Grove Park - 5 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Hillside Lake - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Elmwood Cemetery - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Shepherd University - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 8 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg Station - 11 min drive
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sheetz - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Katara’s Crosswinds Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Renovated WV Schoolhouse: History Buff’s Heaven! located?

Situated in Kearneysville, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of A-T Gift Company Farm Winery, Morgan's Grove Park and James Hite Park. Elmwood Cemetery and Harvest Hills Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ashley l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place to stay with history and charm but all the amenities. Will definitely stay here again. Convenient to all our stops.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifully decorated, very comfortable, and convenient to both Harper’s Ferry and Martinsburg. Really enjoyed our stay and look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful spot for a get away

The stay was very nice. The school house was clean and well stocked. The community was quiet and close to both nearby national parks which was the reason for our visit. It was a perfect place to retire after a long day of history lessons and great food from the local taverns to a very comfortable bed! We would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better than imagined!

This property is amazing. Loved the history and all of furnishings. So comfortable, felt truly at home there.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We had a great time and enjoyed staying at this property

IT was a great concept and nice place to stay for an old schoolhouse. The kids got to see what an old schoolhouse would have looked like.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique and lovely

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It is one of the most unique places we’ve booked and it was so thoughtfully arranged. Every detail was considered and was a very comfortable place. It was a lovely experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tom P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Educational Weekend

My GF and I had a wonderful stay. We are both educators, love history and old buildings so the school and surrounding towns were great for us. This was her surprise Christmas gift. The school is comfortable, clean and very well decorated. The Christmas tree with the old school decorations was a great touch. The kitchen and bathroom are very nice too. Definitely recommend the old Schoolhouse!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Schoolhouse

Except for the smoke detector going off for no reason, it was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

DON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retaking HISTORY Class in Ye OLDE Schoolhouse !

On the "heels" of Hurricane Helene with NO power at home in Western Carolina, we were able to "escape" via a work-around route to Virginia / West Virginia. This was a pre-planned vacation that coincided with the Helene disaster. What a GREAT place to escape TO! A great location to many historic towns & "things to do". The Schoolhouse fit right in with the theme of going back in history. It is clean, well-stocked with all of the necessities, entertainment TV, & sleeping accommodations. The rooster is also a "nice touch"! Can't wait to do it again next year. Thank you, Michael !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained. Very comfortable. Close to Shapherdstown, Martinsburg, Sharpsburg. Good location for touring the area. Nice to have a kitchen.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DON M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kearneysville is ideally located to take in Gettysburg, Martinsburg, Harpers Ferry, CharlesTown, & Sharpsburg / Antietam Battlefield . We were to visit all during our 5-day stay . After walking all day, each day, we were rewarded at end of each one to come back to this GREAT Historic Schoolhouse to “take the load off our feet” & RELAX !
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay! We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay in this sweet little schoolhouse. The sleeping area/living room was spacious and we were all quite comfortable there. The place was beautifully decorated with a fun schoolhouse theme. The house was clean and inviting. My husband, college-age son, and I were in the area to enjoy historic sites and hiking. For us, the location was excellent since it is just a short drive to many interesting locations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric B H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, charming place. Quiet location even though it was close to major highway. A bit distant from touristy spots, but the charm made up for it. Large bathroom (former principal's office). Small, but serviceable and cute kitchen. Plenty of linens, towels, dishes, etc. Easy check-in and check-out. Staying in a renovated schoolhouse was just a cool thing to do. Glad we stayed here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an awesome place to stay while we explored the Harper’s Ferry area for a few days. The schoolhouse had everything we needed and we loved all the small finishing touches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terre K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a cute and comfortable home! We hope to return next summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Wonderful place!

We loved the unique old schoolhouse! It was great for our family of four.

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

My husband and I stayed at this great school house when we came to meet our new grandson. The location is so close to everything we needed. The owners mentioned an ice cream shop we should visit (Nutters) in Sharpsburg MD and it is as good and inexpensive as they said a must go to if you like ice cream. Would highly recommend this school house to anyone who is looking for somewhere unique to stay.
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

I’ll be back again

I went to the Veterans Hospital in Martinsburg West Virginia for one week on business. I stayed in the renovated schoolhouse for four nights. Clean, nostalgic, historic, spacious and convenient are a few of the adjectives I’d use to describe this quaint little haven. Although I was there alone, I see this as a real learning opportunity for families. I contacted the manager only once and he responded immediately! It was a lovely experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Meg

Wonderful stay in Wild WV

Beautifully unique and “very cool” schoolhouse that was roomy, neat & clean! So many historical decorations that made it fun to take it all in! Will definitely return!

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd Anniversary Trip

Very unique and nostalgic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nostalgic Schoolhouse

Staying at the schoolhouse was a pure delight. Touches of nostalgia decorated the renovated building. Everything was comfortable, even the Murphy bed. The kitchen was small, but quite adequate. It was well supplied with equipment & utensils.Beverages for the Keurig were varied and tastey. The property was close to Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, and Charles Town. We even took in an exhibit on Sunday afternoon in DC. Peaceful & private. withe Kureg
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

Long weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable

Cute place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louise L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unique stay!

This property was a charming piece of history, my 10 year old daughter loved it here! It was pictured accurately and very clean. Close to many historical sites and North Virginias wine country. I can’t honestly say anything bad about the School House, it was a wonderful stay, thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Evolve

Host profile image

Languages:

English, French, German, Spanish