Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!
About this house rental
Situated in Harpers Ferry, this lovely house for $342 per night is a great option for your next vacation. We have been vacation rental owners in Harpers Ferry since 2009 (see VRBO 265656), and are committed to ensuring that our guests enjoy a comfortable and truly unique stay in one of the most historic and charming towns on the East Coast. We acquired this charming new (200 year old!) house and spent 2020 completing renovations. Like our other downtown Harpers Ferry vacation rental, this 200 year old home is located in the heart of downtown Harpers Ferry and on top of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Restaurants, shops, hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail,) museums, and shops are quite literally feet away. The front door of the house is off of the front porch at the top of the stairs (see pictures). Hang out on the front porch and enjoy the beautiful mountain views and the activity in town below you, or enter through the front door into a charming living room. Off of the living room you will find a fully-equipped eat-in kitchen with dining table for 6 plus 3 countertop stools and a half bath. Head up the stairs to the second floor where you will find 2 bright bedrooms (both with awesome views!), a full bath, and a super-cozy TV room. Exit out to the back patio from the TV room, and wander up the hill in the back yard to find an absolutely spectacular view of the Harpers Ferry Gap! This truly is a one-of-a-kind house in an amazing location. OH...It also comes with a parking space (a HUGE bonus in Harpers Ferry!!). Please note that the parking space is located on Potomac Street, and you must climb 65 steps up to High Street where the house is located. Luggage drop-off is permitted any time except Saturday and Sunday between 11AM and 5PM. Also, please note that the stairs in this house are very steep! Please keep this in mind if you have trouble with stairs!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Map of Harpers Ferry, WV
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(92 Reviews)
5.0
Our stay in Harper’s Ferry was wonderful. We were in the heart of it all. Everything we needed was right at our fingertips. We had delicious coffee at Battlegrounds, yummy lunch at the Rabbit Hole, shopping at Tenfold and hiking trails just a stones throw from our bnb. Jill’s place captures the charm ajo history of Harper’s Ferry. It has a comfortable ad cozy energy with updated modern conveniences. The kitchen was well stocked and organized. Comfortable beds and hot water at the ready. The views of the town and the mountains were beautiful. Jill is a great host with attentive communication. We enjoyed our time in this historic and unique location!
5.0
This was the perfect location if you are visiting Harpers Ferry with friends or family. You can see the entire town from sitting on the porch, or take a nighttime walk when it’s quiet down to all the sites. The biggest “downside” was the trains running through nearby woke everyone through the night, but I’m not sure that would be different at any other property nearby!
5.0
This was our second visit to Harper's Ferry and we were so excited to stay right in the historic lower town! The house was just as described and had all the amenities we needed for our short stay. It was great being so close to all the restaurants, shops, and historical stops. Also a bonus that we could bring our small dog. Thanks for a great stay and some fun memories!
5.0
The place and location were great! With small kids, we enjoyed easy access to the town and trails. The house is lovely and very unique.
5.0
The house is a beautiful, historic home located conveniently to all the shops and downtown Harper’s Ferry.
In the evenings, we enjoyed sitting out on the porch with a hot tea and relaxing while looking at the the stunning view. Definitely a must visit
5.0
perfect location - walking distance to national park, hiking, fishing, and all necessary food/dining. house was just what we needed. comfortable. roomy kitchen. view of the Maryland Heights.
5.0
This house was a perfect blend of historic and modern . I loved the views of Maryland Heights. It was convient and walkable to the park and resturants .
5.0
Lookout Inn is exactly as advertised on VRBO. Right in town within walking distance to restaurants, hiking trails and shops. A great porch to watch town plus it includes a parking spot which is golden if you like to explore as we did. The bed was supper comfy, laundry on site and a grill for easy lunches or dinner. The owner, Jill, is always available if questions or issues come up. We'll definitely be back. 5 plus ✨
10.0
This is the 2nd time we stayed here. Great porch to enjoy your favorite beverage and watch tourists. Property was very clean and enjoyed the lovely town.
5.0
This property is incredible. Great location right across from all the shops and restaurants. Great mix of modern amenities and old-time experience. The interior design is thoughtful and makes for a cozy stay. Jill was very helpful and communicative. The front porch is very comfortable and relaxing. If you are sensitive to noise (which we are not) there is a train line that runs within ear shot of the property. We found it charming, and our daughter loved watching the trains go by. Would definitely stay again
1.0
The title says it all. The place is currently infested with termites and not suitable for human habitation.
5.0
It was our first time to Harpers Ferry and loved every minute of it! Our host Jill was the best at communicating all important information and the procedures for checking in/out, where to park were detailed, easy to follow and so helpful. The house was exactly has described on-line. The location right on High Street was so enjoyable. We loved hanging out on the porch, enjoying a drink, watching people in the evenings! It was easy access to hiking and biking plus exploring the town. We can’t wait to get back there!
5.0
Good house in a great location with easy check in!
5.0
To begin, the property owner is just great! The communication is wonderful and most helpful! The location of the residence is perfect! We parked our car for the weekend and never needed to touch it. We were able to walk everywhere and truly enjoy the residence. We hiked, we sat on the front porch, we ate, slept and were merry! Beds were very, very comfortable. Kitchen had everything that you needed. It was a rainy Friday when we arrived, and the owner had the gas fireplace on for us upon arrival with a lovely bottle of wine. What more could you ask for!!! Thank you so very much Jill!
5.0
Great house with great views and not too far to travel to.
5.0
Super cool old home. We took our two kids ages 9 and 10 for a getaway.
Sat on the porch drinking wine and in the amazing chair- was that really a Herman Miller?
Went hiking and ate at the Rabbit Hole.
Highly recommend for people who like staying in shape as the stairs are wicked but awesome.
5.0
My husband, MIL and I, along with our 2 boys (4 and 6) enjoyed our stay! You couldn't beat the location. Loved the history of the town, along with the home itself. Would recommend to anyone!!!
5.0
Great location to walk into town. Love sitting on the front porch with our drinks. The house was clean and comfortable. It was very old and about what you’d expect for that. But it was unique. I loved the town and had a great time for a cousins weekend. The only downfall was the parking but that was explained before booking and we worked around it. Would stay again if I came back to the area.
5.0
Nice, pet friendly home. Convenient location and beautiful view of the ocean. Would definitely stay here again. Back yard fence has gaps big enough for your small dog to get through. We made sure to attend to ours when they went out so it wasn’t t an issue.
5.0
Lovely old historic home. We really enjoyed our stay. The only caution would be for those who have trouble climbing steps. Owners were wonderful and easy to work with!
5.0
It is a great place to stay in Harpers Ferry. Wonderful views. Everything you need is there. comfortable beds too!
Highly recommend this place for a getaway of any kind!
5.0
We stayed here for the first time last year and just had to come back! The house is clean, quaint, and in the best location- there’s a view of the river and also a VERY short walking distance from shops and restaurants. Beds are comfortable and we love the cozy tv room. Will come back again next year if we can!
5.0
Perfectly located, tastefully decorated with beautiful artifacts around the house, all comforts and needs were thought of, and last but not the least a wonderfylmexperience staying in a historical houses. Tourists were stopping and taking photos of it :)
5.0
This home is right in the center of everything. Shops, restaurants, historic events, all nearby. The views from the home are amazing. This is a perfect place to stay. Clean, great beds, nice TV room upstairs.
5.0
We had a great weekend stay at this lovely and unique home. The place was just as pictured, but better. As a historic home, the floors weren’t level and there was character instead of straight lines, yet all the modern features you needed for comfort were there. The beds were extremely comfortable. The central location was perfect for hiking and taking in the sights. We loved being able to run home across the street after dinner at the nearby restaurants. Highly recommend this special place.
5.0
This property is in what we found to be the best location for our visit to Harper's Ferry! We were able to walk out the door and hike the Appalachian trail, drink coffee on the balcony while enjoying the view, visit the local restaurants, do some shopping, partake in the ghost tour, and enjoy our time together!
This area of town is bustling during the day, but it is so quiet at night - aside from the occasional train passing through. And don't worry about the train noise - there are fans in the rooms and you get used to an occasional horn after the first night.
We were in a great location to take a short drive to some of the local wineries and breweries - it was nice to have a parking spot when we returned.
Rich and Jill were amazing hosts! We had a small issue with the refrigerator and they took care of it immediately. Rich was even sure to give our dog some extra attention when he stopped by to check things out for us. They were so apologetic about the issue and had it repaired as quickly as possible, all while making sure our needs were met. Honestly, we are grateful it happened as it gave us the chance to meet them and they are such pleasant people!
As mentioned in the listing and by others - this is an older home. There are slanting floors and STEEP stairs, so avoid only if you have mobility issues. Otherwise, this house has so much character!! We loved every second of it and would not hesitate to recommend it to our friends!
5.0
Jill's stay was so beautiful and charming and we had everything we needed there in the house. Jill was very responsive when we had questions both before and during the trip. Her hospitality and customer service were above and beyond. We highly recommend staying here at Jill's place. The location and view are unbeatable and Jill is one of the best hosts we've ever had.
5.0
We went with good friends for the weekend and loved the house. We sat on the porch with cocktails on Friday and Saturday night and enjoyed talking to people passing by. Although we didn't cook, we loved the well-equipped kitchen. Every touch was good--good linens and towels, clean and comfortable. We would definitely go back!
4.0
We all enjoyed our stay. 2 of us were stair challenged with bad knees; a railing would be nice. It was fun experiencing the sagging floor. We loved the patio.
5.0
Beautiful histrionic home! Great location for food, shopping sightseeing! We so enjoyed our stay - Jill was a wonderful host with quick responses to questions… perfect place to relax and enjoy your surroundings.
5.0
So glad we stayed in lower Harpers Ferry. Close to everything. Easy to stroll around. Louie the dog particularly loved the porch as he could keep watch on the community.
5.0
5 of us in our early 30s had a great long weekend reunion at this location. We spent so much time on the porch and loved being free to walk up and down the down at our leisure. The parking spot was also really nice, and I loved that we didn't have to worry about keys with a smart lock
5.0
First time doing a VRBO and it was wonderful!!! The house is beautiful with incredible views. The owner was very helpful with the instructions. Just an absolutely wonderful house, so thrilled with everything!!! Thank you to the homeowners for sharing such an incredible place!
5.0
Excellent property!
Beautiful historic home in fabulous location. Walk to restaurants, coffee, historic sites. The owners are friendly and easy to work with. We’d happily stay here again!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay and loved the location. Very convenient to all the sights and shops. Great communication with Jill as well. Overall a great experience!
5.0
Great location
We enjoyed our stay and loved the location. Very convenient to all the sights and shops. Great communication with Jill as well. Overall a great experience!
5.0
Great place to stAy! We greatly enjoyed the house and local amenities.
Greatly enjoyed this memorable place and house!
5.0
We attended a wedding along with our daughter and future son-in law - decided to stay in Harper's Ferry instead of Frederick MD. We really enjoyed staying at this charming home because it was located right in the middle of town - very short walking distance to the Appalachian Trail.
Home was clean and provided everything one would need.
We had a couple of rainy days but still able to sit on the porch (undercover) and people watch!
My husband loves trains so he got to hear and see them in motion throughout our stay.
- Host was great. I emailed her that the coffee machine was not working properly and soon after she was at our door with a brand new coffee machine !
Definitely want to go back and stay and the lovely blue house in Harper's Ferry!
5.0
Cozy home and convenient location
We attended a wedding along with our daughter and future son-in law - decided to stay in Harper's Ferry instead of Frederick MD. We really enjoyed staying at this charming home because it was located right in the middle of town - very short walking distance to the Appalachian Trail.
Home was clean and provided everything one would need.
We had a couple of rainy days but still able to sit on the porch (undercover) and people watch!
My husband loves trains so he got to hear and see them in motion throughout our stay.
- Host was great. I emailed her that the coffee machine was not working properly and soon after she was at our door with a brand new coffee machine !
Definitely want to go back and stay and the lovely blue house in Harper's Ferry!
5.0
This place is idea for being in the heart of Harpers Ferry. The house is 200 years old, you must keep that in mind... steep staircase, uneven floors but it a nice place to stay. If I ever go back to Harpers Ferry I would stay there again...
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Harpers Ferry?
The average price for a rental in Harpers Ferry is $232 per night. This rental is $110 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Downtown Harpers Ferry! Charming Historic House in Harpers Ferry National Park!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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