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Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!

Vacation home in Harpers Ferry with kitchen and balcony

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Perched on the Potomac River's edge, Your Riverside Home is a peaceful retreat. This 1200 square foot home features a living room with Roku TV, full kitchen, and deck offering river views. Enjoy private parking for 2 vehicles, WiFi on site and access to a private boat launch.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5112 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!

YOUR RIVERSIDE HOME
Treat yourself to an entire private home overlooking the peaceful Potomac River and only 7 miles from downtown Harpers Ferry. Bring your watercraft and slip it into a private boat launch for a fun, lazy day of fishing, floating or boating.

This 1200 square foot home with central air conditioning and heating is newly renovated with living room, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, dining area and deck. Private parking is available for 2 vehicles. Wifi is available on site.

Walk in to a spacious, homey living room with a wall mounted Roku TV. The living room allows access to a long 2nd story deck featuring outdoor furniture and a stunning view of the Potomac River.

Bedroom 1 is carpeted and includes a comfy queen bed, full closet, 2 side tables with lamps and ceiling fan. This bedroom offers a lovely view of the Potomac. Bedroom 2 is carpeted and includes two twin beds, 1 table and lamp, and ceiling fan.

A Futon couch, which folds out to accommodate an additional guest, is located on the lower level. Bed linens for the Futon are available upon request at no extra charge.

The cottage has two full bathrooms with shower, sink and toilet upstairs along with towels and bathing amenities. The large downstairs bathroom includes a combination tub/shower, toilet, sink, towels and bathing amenities. Clothes washer and dryer are also located in this lower bathroom.

Guests can access the lower level of the home from the private parking area. In addition to the 2nd bathroom, the lower level includes a fully equipped kitchen with electric stove & oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Dishes, cookware and utensils are provided. The dining area includes a table and chairs that will comfortably seat 6.

Walk or drive down to the peaceful Potomac River where you can enjoy swimming, tubing, fishing and boating. Our riverside commons provide a lovely spot for lawn games, picnics, or just lazing by the river.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS
What winds your clock? The region is famous for river sports, hiking, biking, antiquing and, of course, iconic Civil War sites and memorials. Or perhaps you’re more into horse racing, casinos or breweries. Whatever it is, you’ll find it only minutes away from Potomac Overlook Cottage! Here are just a few of the many nearby attractions:

 HISTORIC HARPERS FERRY
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g60722-Activities-Harpers_Ferry_West_Virginia.html

 CIVIL WAR BATTLEFIELDS
https://www.battlefields.org/visit/battlefields/harpers-ferry-battlefield

 MARYLAND HEIGHTS TRAIL
https://www.nps.gov/hafe/planyourvisit/maryland-heights-trail.htm

 HARPERS FERRY ADVENTURE CTR
https://harpersferryadventurecenter.com/

 C&0 CANAL TOWPATH
https://www.canaltrust.org/discoveryarea/harpers-ferry/

 JOYLINE RAILROAD AND TOY TRAIN MUSEUM https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/harpers-ferry-joy-line-railroad-wv/

 SHEPHERDSTOWN
https://shepherdstown.info/

 CHARLES TOWN RACEWAY
https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/racing

 HOLLYWOOD CASINO
https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/casino

 HARPERS FERRY BREWERY
https://www.yelp.com/biz/harpers-ferry-brewing-purcellville



Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

  • Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 13 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 13 min drive - 11.8 km
  • John Brown's Fort - 14 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 17 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 13 min drive
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Rabbit Hole - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Alstadts Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Country Cafe And General Store - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! located?

Situated in Harpers Ferry, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Potomac River and within 6 mi (10 km) of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary. Sam Michaels Park and Civil War Living History Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quaint cottage, perfect for our visit to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

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

Excellent place

Awesome scenery nice and clean Very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra M.

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

Peace and Quiet

This was a great place to stay. Close to town and Casino just minutes away,
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such an amazing time! Great location close to many amenities. We loved the owners recommendations for food and fun things to do. We loved hiking the Maryland heights trail and exploring Harper’s ferry. It was our 10 year wedding anniversary and we love the outdoors and history. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

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

Birthday getaway in West Virginia

We loved this Cottage and location with beautiful views of the River and deer visiting daily!!! The owner Scott was always available with quick responses to my questions!!!
View from the bottom of hill from cottage
Morning coffee on back deck
Dailey visitor
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lance S.

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

The wedding trip.

The property was a home away from home for my family. plenty of room for four adults a full kitchen in the lower section and two full bathrooms. Clean and neat interior, great view from the deck and great parking as well. A great place to stay close to Harper's Ferry.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

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

Peaceful, clean, and convenient.

We had a wonderful stay at the Riverside cabin. With a beautiful view, perfect deck for reading, and a quiet house to get away in. So close to town and activities provided for a wonderful getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

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

Great weekend spot

Very clean, quiet, and close to nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami B.

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

Harpers Ferry

Great relaxing stay! The location to Harpers Ferry made our weekend fantastic!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Spring breal Getaway

We had great time fishing, canoeing and sightseeing. We visited Charles Town and went on the night time Ghost Tour. This area is loaded with Civil war history.The fish were hiding but the weather was perfect.Scott was a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam S.

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

Great little spot!

This place was VERY clean and nice. The owner lives fairly close and was available for questions. Over all I would rate this spot very highly!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Romy M.

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

Relaxing

The place is so beautiful and so peaceful the views to the river are amazing. We are planing to visit again. We had an excellent time with my friends. Thank you again Scott and Margie.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cressa C.

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

2 Night Stay

We enjoyed a very comfortable stay. House was very clean and cozy. We were a little surprised by the close proximity to other homes, but other than that it was as described. Hosts were easy to communicate with and created a very welcoming space for us. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andey c.

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

Memorable Family Trip to Harper’s Ferry

1st time visiting the East Coast and our stay in this beautiful, quaint home was perfect! We felt the warm welcome as soon as we walked in and enjoyed the thoughtful complimentary items. The house was close to Harper’s Ferry & neighboring cities, lots to do in close proximity. Enjoyed the porch on our last night as we sat and listened to the rain and the sound of the river. Host was very attentive & prompt. Definitely recommend as a place to stay for a small family!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

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

Great stay

The location couldn’t have been better for a stay in Harpers Ferry and the surrounding area. We were close to a lot of the attractions and the property on the Potomac River was perfect for our family. Everything we could have possibly needed was available to us and we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Riverside Sunrise View

Nice location for visiting Harpers Ferry. Great porch for watching the sunrise if you're up early.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

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

Beautiful cabin with great views of the Potomac!

What a lovely cabin! The neighborhood is quiet; the beds are comfortable; and there is plenty of hot water. Just minutes from Harper’s Ferry Nat’l Park and within 20 minutes of Antietam Battlefield, this is a great location - especially considering you are along the banks of the Potomac River. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Humbling History

We spent 2 days at Harper's Ferry. 1 day in Shepherds town and 1 day at Antietam and visited a toy train museum. All was within 20 miles so we were centrally located. The most humbling of these were the Battle at Antietam. We learned so much. The house was very clean had everything we needed. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen R.

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

Clean, cool & comfortable!

Quiet neighborhood, with 2ed floor private deck overlooking the Potomac River. The owners have thought of everything & provided many comforts. Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola B.

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

Lovely cozy stay

Myself and my family stayed at the riverside cottage for one night while visiting Harpers Ferry. Checkin was easy and the cottage was cozy and homely. Didn't have much time to explore the surroundings but the view of the river was lovely to wake up to! Thank you for having us
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda D.

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

Peaceful stay on the Potomac

This cottage was exactly as described. Very quiet neighborhood. Great to return to after a day of exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

KRISTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful home and hosts! 10 stars!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

dovid w.

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

Relaxing

Very quiet and relaxing weekend we had!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kathy e.

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

girls weekend

"22" is a wonderful place to stay and relax ! We had a great girls weekend get away. Floating, shopping and dining was easy and enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek Y.

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

Potomac River house

Nice little house, very clean. Easy access to the river and also the C&O trail. We enjoyed the deck and the living room for relaxing. Lots of bird activity and we also saw deer each day from the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024