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

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)

Dining Area (seats 6; "new" kitchen table seats 4; together 8-10)

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102400 sq ft

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Mt Airy, MD

Linganore Winecellars
‪11 min drive‬
Adventure Park USA
‪12 min drive‬
Francis Scott Key Mall
‪23 min drive‬
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark)
‪40 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.

Property manager

Sue Doll

Premier Host

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Stairs/steps; children are considered guests.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

$20/night/dog cleaning fee ... dogs only.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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 and Frederick Fairgrounds. 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.

Mt Airy, MD

What's nearby

Linganore Winecellars - 11 min drive - 5.9 km
Adventure Park USA - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Frederick Fairgrounds - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
Francis Scott Key Mall - 23 min drive - 27.5 km
Fort Detrick - 26 min drive - 29.6 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
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Mount Airy Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪Domino's Pizza - ‬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.

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, Hope Valley Golf Course, and West Winds Golf Club. West Winds Tennis and Fitness Center and Watkins Dog Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

3 Feb, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

John B.

10 Nov, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., FREDERICK

7 Oct, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

15 Aug, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie J.

14 May, 2024

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

Johnson wedding

Very relaxing

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

15 Nov, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Don R.

11 Jul, 2019

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

1 Nov, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Virginia M.

16 Nov, 2022

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

Beautiful farm

Very simple

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

10 Jul, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

G R.

29 Dec, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Margie U.

3 Apr, 2022

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

8/10 Good

Donna L.

15 Dec, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S., Florida, USA

2 Jan, 2022

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

10 Sept, 2017

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.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly A., Goldsboro, NC

11 Feb, 2018

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!

10/10 Excellent

Peg H.

28 Nov, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

3 Mar, 2024

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

A Peaceful Haven Above All Else

Our stay at “Above all Else at Windsong” was nothing short of exceptional. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted by the immaculate house and well-maintained surroundings that immediately made us feel at home. The tranquility of the location provided a much-needed peaceful retreat. Sue Doll, the owner, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, adding a personal touch to our stay that was greatly appreciated. Her quick responses to our inquiries ensured that we had everything we needed, making our experience smooth and enjoyable. It’s rare to find a place that truly feels like a home away from home, and “Above all Else at Windsong” achieves this with ease. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a peaceful getaway in a beautiful setting.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie F.

27 Aug, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

18 Aug, 2023

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

Amazing House, and great hosts

We visited the Mt Airy area for my wifes birthday. She loves horses, and it was a no brainer for me to book our stay with Sue and Jim at Windsong Arabians. Checkin was smooth, and Sue and Jim were great. The house was perfect. Clean and spacious. We had a great time on the property hanging out with the horses. At night the property was peacceful, and allowed for a very relaxing time. We look forward to booking another trip to Mt Airy, and our only choice to stay will be with Sue and Jim. Thank you very much

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

4 Oct, 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Tina H., Newmanstown, PA

17 Sept, 2023

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

Small slice of heaven

This tucked away abode was incredibly hospitable. Situated in the remote countryside, you never have to worry about traffic. Private gated entrance made sure we weren’t disturbing the owners when we went about our business. Our kids adored the horses and the ability to help out with farm chores. They’ve already begged me to take them back. Our dogs even enjoyed their time there which was a last minute addition to our trip. Early morning tea or coffee on the porch is a must as you watch the horses.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hannah W.

15 Nov, 2018

Private Home Within Driving Distance To Baltimore

We loved our stay with Above All Else! This home is on the same property as the owners, but very private. Plenty of room for my parents, my family and my brother! Everyone had their own room and plenty of bathrooms for all. The views are amazing! And my son loved getting up close and personal with the horses and chickens. Things I particularly liked: there is a washer and dryer you can use on the property, the kitchen is great for saving money eating in, Mouny Airy is only a five minute drive away (Walmart, SafeWay, take out), the gentleman who owns the property is very nice and accommodating, and the house is a great option for kids. We would love to come stay again soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

CONSTANZA H., Mclean, VA

13 Oct, 2020

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

Windsong Gateway - Fall Oasis in MD

The property is an oasis of peace, beautiful vegetation, hills, Farm stables, horse Boarding, Equestrian- very nice indoor riding arena, amazing Arabian Horses. The owners ( Sue & Jim Doll) horses lovers, make available their property with all complementary details including a nice Red wine bottle. Even during a rainy night we lost power and in question of 5 minutes they started their generator to keep going on the fridge, and safe our food, water pump, and happy our children until the power outage was solved. Very relaxing location with 15 to 25 minutes, 10 great restaurants, we'll love to come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

J W.

27 May, 2021

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

Wonderful place, clean, relaxing, fun!

This house was spacious, very clean, with wonderful views. We are not horse people, but who doesn’t smile to have beautiful horses in your front porch view? The owners were very friendly, and we plan to at least check out the barns on our next visit! The back porch was a wonderful place to watch the wildlife and listen to the birds. We saw a Fox, a woodchuck, two deer, a giant rabbit, and numerous beautiful birds. The fence backs up to the Audubon Sanctuary and was a delight to wander in, taking long walks. This is the first place I have been to, that I plan to revisit. It was delightful and is close to a couple of charming small towns and of course within easy travel distance to Baltimore and Gettysburg. You really should stay here, just a really fun relaxing place to be. I wish I could give it 10 stars and give you photos!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sue Doll

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.