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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 51200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • John Brown's Fort
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Harpers Ferry

In Harpers Ferry .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Potomac River and 6 miles (10 km) of Chesapeake and Ohio Canal. Woodpecker Woods Wildlife Santuary and Sam Michaels Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook - 12 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 13 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 13 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • John Brown's Fort - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 17 min drive - 10.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Press Room - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rabbit Hole - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alstadts Ale House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rumsey Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Cafe And General Store - ‬10 min drive

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



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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

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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! to the airport?

This vacation home is 19.9 mi (34-min drive) away from the Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! to the beach?

This vacation home is 15.6 mi (28-min drive) from Shenandoah Lake Beach.

Does Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races (16-min drive) is nearby.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! Private river access! to downtown Harpers Ferry?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Harpers Ferry.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 121 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 121 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 121 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 121 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 121 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Marydel, De

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & quaint house. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlie W., Lancaster, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Four of us stayed in the Riverside Cottage for four nights and loved it! Our host, Scott, was so attentive and prompt in answering our questions or requests, we felt pampered. But we never felt that he was intruding on our privacy, and we actually never met him face to face. We biked, kayaked, fished, played cornhole down by the edge of the Potomac, and hiked into Harper's Ferry. It was a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cottage situated at a gorgeous location overlooking the Patomic. Great location for exploring Harper’s Ferry and the surrounding area. Amenities were great and the rooms were comfortable. Check-in and check-out were very easy and the owner was readily when needed but gave us plenty of space. We hope to come back someday and stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Rosalie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were very Pleased. Very clean. Furnished more than we expected. Friends &family came to visit they loved it. Said they would book it for a few day get away. Very happy with our stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Susan K., Sidman, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
The cottage was very nice and clean. Our plan was to fish since it was advertised as private river access. When I see private river access, I think a dock or at least bank access. We soon found out that the only access was the boat launch. We had 2 teenagers with us who were looking forward to fishing, but there really wasn't much room to fish at the boat launch. The owner did some research and let us know some places near by we could fish, which was very nice. It was just disappointing to find out we couldn't fish from the property we rented. It was very close to Harpers Ferry National Park which was convenient. Overall, we made the best of it. The house had what we needed and the gas grill was utilized daily, which was great. The owners were easy to communicate with. The beds were also comfortable. If you are looking for a place to stay near Harpers Ferry and all it has to offer, then I recommend this cottage. It just wasn't an ideal fishing location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

Beautiful, quiet and relaxing. Easy access to the river and very close to town. Scott was easy to reach if I ever had any questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

C. R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good value

Property has limited views of the Potomac. The house itself was in good condition and the host paid a lot t of attention to small details. The property itself is about a 15 minute drive to historic Harper's Ferry and Shepherdstown. Guests should be aware that parking for large vehicles can be a challenge but is doable. This is due to the design of the driveway and vehicles parked on neighboring properties, which is beyond the host's control.The only complaint we had were the beds. They were some of the most uncomfortable we have every slept in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trip with the Grandsons

We had a great time at the cottage. Worked out very well for our group of 4. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C., Absecon NJ

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent place

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

10/10 Excellent

Elley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Trip

The house was perfect for 4 of us for two nights! It was close by to the national parks. The house was very clean, had lots of towels and the view of the river was very pretty. It was further from the river than we originally thought but that did not impact our stay. The host responded immediately when we requested to build a campfire. He put chairs out for us and set it up by the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice quaint cottage, perfect for our visit to the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had an awesome stay for our family vacation. Easy distance to everything Harper’s Ferry. It very cozy and clean. Our toddlers had fun playing with their toys in the spacious living room. We had coffee on the deck watching the sun rise. Everything inside very organized and lots of information about the surrounding areas. Kids liked playing on the little playground and kayaking on the river. Overall a very good stay. Highly recommend.
Coffee on the deck
Kids playing on the playground at the bottom on the hill
Watching the wild life from the cottage
Kayaking on the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cassondra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lance S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great river view get away

Perfect opportunity to relax and enjoy the river view from the deck. The cottage was spacious and well appointed . We spent time learning about the history of Harpers Ferry and hiking in the region. Our adult son came in from Baltimore for one day visit.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

ODH (One Day Hike)

It was cozy, clean and comfortable!We were there for the annual Sierra Club ODH. My daughter in law and sister in law did the 50 k.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place, lovely hosts

The Riverside Cottage was a lovely little place on the river. Great reviews from the back deck. The place was very tidy and had just what we needed for a change of pace. Very easy drive into Shepherdstown. The hosts provided a nice binder of information and recommendations and made everything very easy. They responded right away when we inquired about a cooking sheet to use in the oven.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

I booked the cottage for my parents. Scott was excellent to work with. Communication was great and also had great recommendations. The cottage was in a good potato with a short drive to multiple attractions/ shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judy T., balto, md

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Andey c.

Liked: Cleanliness

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