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Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.

Vacation home with kitchen, near Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

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Exterior
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, books, stereo
Immerse yourself in history at The Spy House, where the 1880s Federal style meets modern comforts. Unwind in the open-concept living room and kitchen, perfect for home-cooked meals around a handmade farm table. Take advantage of three comfortable bedrooms with queen-sized beds and relax in one of three bathrooms featuring unique touches like a vintage clawfoot tub.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.

The Spy House is rich with history and has been lovingly updated by Its owner. It was built in the 1880s in the Federal style and has been adapted for modern living with an open-concept living room and kitchen.

Any cook will feel at home in the well-appointed eat-in kitchen. You can enjoy a relaxing meal around the large handmade farm table. You will find a heavy-duty gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.

The home features three bathrooms. The primary bathroom features a vintage clawfoot tub, the upstairs guest bathroom a shower, and the first-floor bathroom features a bespoke shower and vanity. Each of the four bedrooms has a comfortable queen-sized bed.

The house is situated on Camp Hill, which is a ten-minute walk to downtown historic Harpers Ferry and the train station. There is no downside to being so close to the action as even on the busiest of days in town, it remains quiet at the Spy House.

One of the house's former residents was suspected of being a spy for Germany, investigated and arrested by the FBI in 1945, and soon after pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit espionage; hence the name, the Spy House.

To complete your booking you must sign our Rental Agreement (which will be sent to you electronically) and provide a copy of your photo ID (e.g., valid driver’s license or passport). With those two items taken care of, you will be sent an email containing instructions for checking in the week of your stay.

For awareness, the property has exterior security cameras that may record the front and rear doors to assist with remote check-in and monitoring of the property between guests. There are no fires permitted in the wood stove pictured in the living room or anywhere outdoors on the property. The upstairs bathrooms have a step down into them.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • John Brown Wax Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • John Brown's Fort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 9 min walk
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sheetz - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rabbit Hole - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry. located?

Situated in Harpers Ferry, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Storer College Campus and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters and Harpers Ferry Children's Park are also within 10 minutes. Harpers Ferry Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 147 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and John F.

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

Great place, great host, great location

Newly renovated. Towels and sheets provided and clean. Great location for AT trail or walk into town. Host very attentive. Deserves the good ratings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

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

Family relaxation

Lovely weather, lots of space, fun games and puzzles. All one needs for a relaxing reunion.Lots of charming and historic decor.Vintage books and furniture fit in with history of the town.Location perfect for walking all around Harpers Ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

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

Weekend getaway

We go
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal W.

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

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful home that has an antique feel with modern convenience. The host was very attentive and helpful. The area is gorgeous and steeped in history, with lots to see and do.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TERANCE H., Boca Raton

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

Historic property.

Stay in a very cool historic property in a very, very historic town. Jay the host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Spy House in Harpers Ferry

We enjoyed our time in Harpers Ferry very much. We also enjoyed the Spy House. The location was very convenient. The house was roomy, clean, and very comfortable, and had everything we needed. We were especially impressed that the temperature in the house was perfect and stable through our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra S.

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

Family get together

Two sisters, a brother and spouses met up in this delightful house in Harpers Ferry. It was spacious and well equipped. There were interesting books and pictures in the house and in all, had a spacious but cozy atmosphere. It waa a nice walk into this quaint, historic town..
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

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

Lovely house

The Spy House was a great base in Harpers Ferry. Easy walking distance to everything - I definitely recommend Bolivar Bread - but on a quiet street. Everything inside was spotless and recently updated. The kitchen was well stocked and the den was a great space to curl up with a good book on a rainy day. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Harriette F.

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

Spy House

Conveniently located for a gathering of 79 yo college roommates interested in the Civil War, historic preservation and natural beauty along with a little wine. We filled the house with love, laughter and memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

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

Great Visit

Our family of 4 stayed here for a quick vacation before the kids went back to school. The house is very close to Harper's Ferry. It was actually closer than we thought once we realized exactly where we were. The neighborhood is quiet. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the front porch in the mornings. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

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

Fantastic family getaway

We absolutely loved our stay at the Spy House! It’s an absolutely perfect location in Harper’s Ferry to see and do everything. The house itself was so comfortable and perfect for a relaxing get away. The home reminded us of our former historic home and I was so impressed by the lovely decorative touches, and historic nature of the home with all of its charm was maintained with the perfect updates to make it comfortable for modern tastes. We had such an amazing experience and we will definitely be back and be telling our friends to stay at the Spy House for their next getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

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

Well stocked house within walking distance to harpers ferry.

The house is completely remodeled inside. The owner (Jay) is responsive and the house has everything you would even think of needing (to include games). My husband and I went with another couple and we don’t have a single complaint. We plan to rent this house again every year and also this fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Reed P.

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

Lovely House in Great Location

I stayed at Jay's property with three friends and my partner and had a great experience. Our group included an 18-month-old child and Jay made every effort to ensure we were all comfortable. He was very communicative throughout the process, provided clear and simple instructions for check-in and check-out, and made sure the house was spotless for us. The house itself is fantastic – everyone in our group praised my choice of lodging – and it's located literally right next to the charming downtown of Harpers Ferry. I hope to visit again and highly recommend the Spy House!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

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

Great vacation spot

This property was just as described. Great communication from the owner and all of his recommendations were spot on. I definitely asked him a lot of questions about the area and he knew it all. The house is just close enough we could walk into town but far enough away it was a peaceful place to be. The rooms we’re comfortable and the kitchen was perfect for us but everyone’s favorite part was the updated first floor bathroom. We were definitely fighting over use of that shower after a long day in the sun. We would 100% return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

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

Family summer getaway

We had a great stay at the Spy House for our family reunion in Harper’s Ferry. The location was perfect and the house was exactly as advertised. The owner was communicative and accommodating. We will hopefully return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Great home - great host!!

We could not have found a better place for three childhood friends to reunite! The home has everything you need and Jay is extremely responsive. A true home away from hom. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and are already making plans to come back in the fall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggi W.

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

Pleasant get away

My husband, 3 adult children and I stayed at Jay's place for a weekend getaway. The location was terrific! We enjoyed coffee on the porch and Friday night we could sit and listen to the concert at the park down the street. The large kitchen table was good for meals as well as games in the evening. If you are looking for some history and quirky fun check out the ghost tour!! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

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

Hiking day at Harper's Ferry

3 Collage buddies in our 60's visited Harper's Ferry for an "active" get-together (hiking as it turned out). WE spent 2 nights mid-week and the house was great. Way more than we needed, but would be great for longer stays too. The house is completely as described - beautifully renovated while maintaining the look and feel of a 19th century home. Nice amenities and comfortable accomodations. Pretty close to the old, lower town which made it super-convenient.Jay communicated in a very timely fashion and provided important and useful info.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Great vacation spot!

Our family of 5 enjoyed all the space! With 4 bedrooms our adult kids each had their own room. The renovations throughout the house were done thoughtfully. It was just a short walk to the shops and trail. It also helped that our host was friendly and very easy to reach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean j.

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

Hapers ferry weekend

Everything was perfect this is the second year at this house would stay again definitely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Welcoming

The welcome feeling started with making the reservation. Jay got in touch quickly with a confirmation and all the information needed to access the property. When we arrived the property and house were very welcoming. The house was immaculate. The weather was beautiful so we enjoyed the back patio
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary lynn o.

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

Wonderful weekend

Came to bike C and O path . perfect location . House is spacious, well appointed and supplied . Host very pro- active and responsive. Definitely highly recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

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

Great stay in a quiet neighborhood

Great little house for a family gathering, well stocked, and a short (but steep!) walk into the historic district. Great hiking without moving the car on the C&O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

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

Excellent stay

Wonderful house for a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Great accommodations

The house was excellent. We give it full marks. If we noted problem areas they would have to do with being off season in a tourist town - we had fewer walking-distance dining options than expected. But we did fine driving a few miles. The weekend was a huge success.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025