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Beautiful early 19th century farm house overlooking the Potomac and C&O canal. Even over a bitterly cold weekend it was a gorgeous retreat, and the large outdoor fire pit kept us warm. Will be back in warmer months, as this would be a great home base for hiking or biking into nearby towns.

The history of the area and views from the house are epic. We woke up early with coffee just to see the morning mist melt with the sunrise. The house is spacious and cozy... perfect for our family reunion and Birthday celebration. I was, however, quite disappointed with the condition and cleanliness of the house. Not to reflect on the lovely "Dottie" who greeted us... she and her husband are so welcoming and went over everything with me. This is beyond one person's capabilities. A cleaning crew needs to regularly maintain this property. Windows desperately need washing. Bannister needs strengthening... kitchen drawers need to be organized etc. This said... we looked beyond it and enjoyed the scenery and family time. Thank you for precious memories.

This was the annual cousins weekend , and your great home and property set a very high standard for future outings. We walked the battlefield daily, but still managed the nice walk up the lane to the road turning up or down the road alternatively. We enjoyed a cocktail in the evening on the rock patio and grilled out most evenings. We found the historic home to our liking and well equipped. All in all it was a great week spent in a memorable setting.

Thanks for everything

The Doyles are super hosts. Their vacation home is perfect. You are drawn back to the mid 1800's yet all the amenities of the 21st century. It's a quiet non-commercial look at the Battlefield and an opportunity to bike or hike on the C&O Canal Towpath with beautiful views of the Potomac River Valley.

A short ride across the river to West Virginia provides plenty of great restaurants. A deeply memorable vacation!