Discounts for stays of 5 nights or more. Sitting atop a hill on 23 acres at historic Fairview Organic Farm, Circa 1737, the newish cottage is surrounded by pasture, organic gardens, history & overlooks the Harpers Ferry Gap. We are just a few miles from Charles Town, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown, the Hollywood Casino, the Appalachia trail, the Shenandoah & Potomac Rivers, and many historical sites. Enjoy sun rise from the deck and sunsets from the porch.
The space
We only accept reservations for long term stays of 4 days or longer.
All stays 7 days or longer get an automatic 15% discount off our rate. Our monthly rate is more than 25% off our regular rate. Please contact me to inquire.
Parties of four or less, with a positive review and a completed profile can book automatically.
Please check out all of our photos to see the cottage and surrounding property during all four seasons. Come let your stress melt away at our little slice of Almost Heaven West Virginia.
Historic Harpers Ferry and Shepardstown, are just 8 miles from the cottage and the Hollywood Casino, just 3 miles. The Potomac and Shenandoah rivers are within 10 miles of the cottage as is the entrance to one of many hiking trails thru the Shenandoah Valley.
The cottage can sleep up to six people, but parties over four will need to send a request to book.
The property is beautiful dusted or covered in snow and bursts with color in Spring, Summer and Fall. It is a great destination for photographers or anyone who loves the serenity of a rural setting.
Our historic barns, mountain views, gently rolling pastures, and the wildlife, including deer, barn swallows, eagles, blue jays, red cardinals, yellow finches and hummingbirds, ground hogs, red fox, bunnies, and the elusive coyotes that can be heard more than seen all make up Fairview Farm. You will also find:
> a fire pit surrounded by large rocks and chairs for evening marshmallow toasting is just a short walk from the cottage. A stack of wood is provided.
> the main house and cottage sit back from the street more than 1/4 mile so there is a feeling of seclusion without the isolation.
> during the 4th of July celebration, there is a fantastic view of the fireworks from the cottage. And there is much more.
The kitchen is a cook's delight. There is a Keurig, toaster, family size pressure cooker/crock pot and microwave. We've provided a nice set of cookware, and several pieces of Corning Ware that I have collected for years.
If guests need a small appliance, such as a rice cooker, ice cream maker, griddle, etc. Please let us know. We have several small appliances that can be brought up to the cottage in just minutes.
A large gas grill is also provided on the screened in porch. Please let us know in advance if you intend to use it so we can fill the propane tank.
There is no dishwasher in the cottage. We provide a drying mat and several wood drying racks.
In keeping with our organic lifestyle, we use as few chemical cleaners as possible in the cottage. We mainly use and provide vinegar or other cleaners without harsh chemicals. Please bring laundry soap if you plan on doing laundry during your stay.
All the doorways, hallways, and the shower were designed to be wheelchair accessible. There is a 1/4 step to enter the porch, the cottage and the shower.
While we do not allow large, unruly parties, we can accommodate families or groups that would like to gather for the holidays at the cottage - with advance approval. We are happy to provide additional pots, pans, serving dishes, a full set of china and tables and seating, as needed. Just let us know.
The cottage is furnished with an eclectic mix of high end contemporary furniture and vintage and antique pieces. My mother's and my taste combined into a space that most of our guests have raved about.
The cottage will be tastefully decorated for holidays including a decorated tree for Christmas.
If you, your family or friends are celebrating a birthday, anniversary or holiday we are happy to provide a home baked decorated cake or cookies for an additional fee. You can choose from many flavors, and types including glutton free, dairy free, vegan, or organic, even Keto.
MOST IMPORTANTLY: We welcome everyone! We absolutely do not and will not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, or who you love. We will respect your privacy and only ask you respect our property.
This a functioning small farm, surrounded by farms with all the smells, and noises of livestock and tractors. While the evenings are quiet, and the star filled skies, breathtaking, during planting, growing and harvest season work starts at sun up.
Please be aware The main 1/4 mile driveway is gravel and the driveway to the cottage is mostly a dirt road with a layer of gravel. We keep them entirely passable.
Guests are responsible for reading the House Manual on the App. It’s not heavy reading - just a short list of common sense rules for staying at the cottage.
Check -In Instructions on the app include step by step photos to help find and enter the cottage.
A guest without previous reviews or a completed profile will need to send a request to book. A government issued ID like a driver’s license, passport, or DMV issued walking ID are required for booking to confirm your identity. A tip for those without previous reviews: the more info you can give to confirm your identity the more comfortable your host will feel. Hosts do not see this information, we can only see that it was provided tous.
Other Info: we were chosen to be the recipient of the largest tree planting eco project along Elks Run by the Conservation Department of WV Forestry. With the help of volunteers, 150 Native trees have been planted along the creek to help prevent erosion.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, & narrow-mindedness... Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men & things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the earth all one's lifetime.” - Mark Twain
Guest access
Guests are welcome to walk the property from historic barns to Elks RunCreek and view the many flower gardens.
Other things to note
CHRISTMAS - the cottage is decorated for Christmas with high-end decorations including a 7’ tree most often dressed in a collection of woodland animal and bird ornaments. Photos of the cottage at Christmas are included in my photo album.
HALLOWEEN & THANKSGIVING - we also decorate for the Fall holidays but not as elaborately as Christmas.
