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Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg.

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View from the porch looks at the farm. Watch the deer and horses.
Living Room with 2nd TV & VCR (TV & VCR also in Family room)
Master Bedroom of this Maryland vacation rental
master bedroom of this Maryland vacation rental

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Mt Airy, MD
  • Place, Adventure Park USA
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Linganore Winecellars
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Patuxent River
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg.

Up to 40% discount for weekly rentals for up to 8 guests!! Above All Else @ Windsong is situated in a quiet corner of Windsong Arabians Mayland horse farm. Bring your own horse(s) or watch ours graze alongside the deer as you sit on the porch and enjoy the view! (A corral suitable for four compatible horses is included in this vacation rental.)
This vacation home is perfect for small family reunions or gatherings, as well as for ACCOMMODATIONS for your wedding party, graduations, retreats, and celebrations of any sort. (We do not accommodate weddings, receptions, parties, ETC. Maximum # of guests on the property is 10.)
Above All Else is centrally located to Washington D.C., Baltimore, Harper's Ferry, Ellicott City, Hagerstown, and Gettysburg.
The house has four bedrooms, three full baths, a fully-equipped kitchen/dining area, a living room, TV room, and laundry room -- as well as a front porch and a rear deck. We supply the linens and towels.


There are 5 golf courses closeby. Also, nearby, there are 2 state parks with lakes. In Harper's Ferry there's a river for tubingor white water rafting! Go to a wine fest (our neighbors, Linganore Wine Cellars) or shopping. Or just stay 'home' and sit on the porch or the deck!


Above All Else, you'll love the peace and quiet!

Linens and things: Thanks, but we prefer and request that you allow us to wash our own linens. If there is a need for more towels or linens than are available in the house, just call us and we will provide you with additional linens and towels. We have stain treatments and peroxide available to treat stains/blood before they are laundered by us.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Stairs/steps; children are considered guests.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$20/night/dog cleaning fee ... dogs only.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking permitted outside only.
Our own contract is required to confirm a reservation and a signed copy must be submitted to the host. Maximum reservation is 2 weeks.
Smoking permitted outside using ashtrays. More than 5 adults and/or children/infants are considered EXTRA guests.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mount Airy

Located in Mount Airy, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Monocacy National Battlefied and Schifferstadt are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Linganore Winecellars and West Winds Tennis and Fitness Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park USA, or check out an event or a game at Harry Grove Stadium. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Mt Airy, MD

What's nearby

  • West Winds Golf Club - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Carroll Hospital Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Adventure Park USA - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Linganore Winecellars - 10 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Patuxent River - 11 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 23 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mount Airy Inn - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg.?

As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg. on 16 Sept 2025 start from £223, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family vacation on a farm near Washington DC, Baltimore, Gettysburg. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Linganore Winecellars, West Winds Golf Club, and West Winds Tennis and Fitness Center. Watkins Dog Park and Carroll Hospital Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 91 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Great stay!

We loved our weekend at this beautiful and friendly horse farm! Sue and Jim were wonderful and we were so comfortable in this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you! Sorry we couldn't spend more time with you... come back when you need another horse hit!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

Awesome place to stay!

I stayed here with my sisters and mom. We visited family all over Maryland and this house was the perfect spot to come home to after a long day hanging out with family near and far! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review! Sorry for the late response... I just realized tonight that I never resonded. hope you visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

We enjoyed our stay!

The house was clean and comfortable. The property was absolutely beautiful. The house was perfect for our extended family to stay together while attending a wedding at a nearby vineyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Great guests... thankyou for the review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judyth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay in the country with all the modern amenities. Peaceful and very homely
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

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

Great vacation

Wonderful house and property. Jim and Sue were great. Close to many great activities - harpers ferry, Gettysburg, Antietam and DC. Great week!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your 5 star review! Hope to see you again so you can continue your Civil War excursions!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Terrific

This was a peaceful, pretty spacious location ideal for hanging out with family and celebrating a nephew’s wedding.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2023
Thanks for your review. We trust you will have many fine memories of your stay and visit us again when you are in the area. Thanks for following our house rules and taking care of Above All Else @ Windsong.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

A Great Fall Getaway

We were in town visiting family for a few days and had a wonderful stay at the farm. The beauty of the property is breathtaking and you'd be hard pressed to find a more spectacular view from the spacious front porch. Sue and her husband have thought of everything here to make the stay comfortable and complete. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

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

Perfection!

The setting is beautiful and peaceful. The home is warm and cozy. It was definitely a home away from home. A perfect location. relaxing and rural yet convenient and not far from town. We would definitely recommend it. We stayed for our daughters wedding, it was a perfect place to get ready and the photos were amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Feb 2025
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arnold B.

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

Beautiful & picturesque with a perfect fit

It is and was a perfect fit for the whole family including the family dogs. Host was extremly cordial and the home was very comfortable, the seen from the outdoor porch was breathtaking. I highly recommend a long week or long weekend for a family get away!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2024
Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5 star review!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J.

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

Johnson wedding

Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Great Getaway During Coronavirus

This house and the area were perfect for a long weekend getaway. After months at home, we were looking for a change of scenery and to avoid crowds. We enjoyed the house, the farm, all the nearby parks, and the winery. Staying here offered a much needed change of pace for our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2020
Thank you Tracy! Great guests...come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Absolutely Beautiful Property!!

Such a beautiful property!! The house was super clean and was perfect for attending our brothers wedding at the winery. Jim and Susan could not be any nicer...they were both so wonderful and kind. Thank you and we hope to be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review! Also, thank you for taking care of our rental and following our house rules. Hope you come back again when you are in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

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

Beautiful farm

Very simple
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Thank you for your review. Hope you can visit us again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Loved everything about it!!

This was an amazing place for our two families to stay! It was secluded and the house and property was gorgeous! It was so peaceful and nice watching the horses in the pasture. Sue was so very friendly and accommodating! The perfect host❤️ Thank you so much for allowing our family to share this beautiful home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your great review. Sorry for the VERY late response.,,,I just realiazed tonight that I never responded.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory C.

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

Peace and solitude

Perfect place to rest, relax, read, whatever you want to do there. Central to many historic areas; 45 minutes to Gettysburg, 60-90 minutes to DC, 50-60 to Antietam, central to many others. Owners are awesome and very helpful. Place has about everything you need. Lots of wineries, breweries, restaurants, groceries within 20 to 30 minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
Thank you for such a nice review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen G.

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

Windsong

We loved staying in this country home on a horse farm. Susan and Jim are wonderful hosts. They were kind enough to let us weary travelers check in early. Jim invited our granddaughter to help him feed the horses and walk one to a stable. She loved the experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margie U.

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

Wedding weekend

This is a beautiful peaceful property. We loved sitting on the porch watching the horses and looking for bluebirds. The house is very well equipped and spotless. We also enjoyed walking the trails of the adjacent Audibom sanctuary. It was a perfect place for our family to stay to attend a nearby wedding.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May 2022
We love it when our guests take advantage of walking the Audubon sanctuary directly behind the house. We are graced with many different birds to watch from the porch or the deck. We also encourage our guests to visit the farm, pet the horses or just go for a morning jog. Our housekeepers are awesome! They make sure the house looks spring cleaned after every guest leaves. Thank you for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G R.

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

Excellent Stay

We had a great stay at Above All Else Windsong. Sue was fantastic! She put up a Christmas tree for us and made sure the house was spotless. She was very communicative before we arrived and even flew the Texas flag for us. We really appreciated Sue's hard work and attention to detail. We would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Dec 2023
Greg's group took care of our rental and followed our house rules. We would definietly love to have them back again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Donna L.

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

Almost Heaven

Loved the setting of this property. Everything we needed to prepare and serve Thanksgiving dinner was available. They missed the mark on the beds which were all extremely uncomfortable and made it difficult to sleep for all guests. If beds were changed we would book here every year.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2022
UPDATE!! 2 new mattresses (one room now with an entire new bed (box, mattress and head board). Apparently the box spring broke on the bed in one room and we depend on our quests to inform us when items are broken and need repaired or replaced. Thank you Donna for letting us know about this bed. We hope to now see you again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Great Holiday

This rental on a working horse farm in a private setting was an ideal location for our family to gather over the winter holidays. It was secluded enough to allow for privacy, quiet reflection, and the enjoyment of nature --- while convenient enough to access good roads and nearby towns for dining or shopping. The accommodations were generous for our family to stay, and even host larger gatherings at lunchtime - for others to celebrate the holiday together. Our hosts were gracious, accommodating, and helpful at every step.
Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Sorry for the late response. Thank you. hope to see you again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

Great place for a family get together

This was a great place for our adult children and us to get together for a family wedding. The house was spectacularly clean, the rooms were as they were described and the location was beautiful. There were horses in every field kicking up their heels and putting on a show for us charmed spectators. Jim and Sue were easy to work with and made us feel at home. This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy life.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review. I just realized tonight that I never responded.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly A.

Another wonderful stay at Above All Else!

Another wonderful stay at “The Farm” as we have come to call it! Our two grandsons had a blast helping Jim with the horses. And our daughter and her husband came over from Columbia to celebrate her birthday! And we drove to the Shady Grove Metro station and went into DC for a day! Great location, great people and waking up on the farm is a little piece of heaven!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the great review! sorry for the late response... I just saw this tonight!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peg H.

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

Thanksgiving weekend

The house is just lovely, country setting and furnishings. Rooms were comfortable and furnished perfectly for the setting. The home was immaculate, and had all the necessities you would need - including individual shampoo and conditioner for those who (me) forgot to bring their own. The kitchen is stocked with whatever you would need to prepare and serve a meal. A true delight!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Dec 2022
You were a pleasure to host! Hope to see you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

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

Feizet/Carmel family vacation

Our family of 9 thoroughly enjoyed our week at " the farm". Our 3 grandsons could not get enough of the barn and beautiful horses. We were able to relax and just be together. The house was spotless and very well appointed. Jim and Sue could not have been nicer. Our oldest grandson had his first riding lesson with Sue! We hope to come back soon! Connie Feizet
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov 2022
Sorry for the delayed response. Thank you for taking care of our rental and following our house rules. Hope we will see you back again when your are in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

A little slice of heaven

Beautiful property nestled in the rolling hills of Maryland. Very peaceful and serene. Far from the noise and traffic but close enough to shopping and restaurants. Bedrooms and baths set up well. Scenery is awesome. Feeding the horses carrots was fun. Just hanging out on the front porch is nice and relaxing. Host welcomed us then left us to ourselves. We didn’t need anything that wasn’t already provided. Just an overall wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2022
Thank you for your great review! Hope you come back again when you are in the area. (Great guests!)

About the host

Hosted by Sue Doll

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This house was originally designed for Jim's parents... bedroom and bathroom downstairs and 3 bedrooms upstairs for family overnights. Our youngest daughter then lived in the house for 2 years, married and bought a home of their own. We have been renting this house for vacation stays since 2002. We have had guests from just about every state in the Union and from many countries. We enjoy meeting new folks and sharing the house and the farm.

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