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The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace.

McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House.

On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."

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"Pleasant staff, clean room and pool, nice breakfast Will stay there again"

"We had an enjoyable stay there. Will be staying there again soon"

￥11,299 total

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Jul 7 - Jul 8

"Beautiful brick building with parkland grounds and a garden. Charming hosts too"

Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Room was dirty and had what appeared to be needle container"

￥12,875 total

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Jun 25 - Jun 26

"Absolutely completely comfortable, quaint, so beautiful! Absolutely delicious food! Staff so friendly and helpful! Definitely highly recommend it !"

￥22,452 total

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Jul 13 - Jul 14

"The hosts were terrific and had information binder about dining and other helpful place to go and visit in area. Very good communication and taking care of details during our stay. Checkout and stay information was specific and thorough. Last but not least there dog was very cute, fun, and playful."

￥22,716 total

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Jun 29 - Jun 30

"Great location! Cute home! Clean and well stocked! The mattresses were memory foam but very firm. Outside there is a small metal grill. Lots of comfortable furniture and the hot tub! "

￥33,639 total

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Jul 8 - Jul 9

"Honestly we could not have asked for a better stay! Everything was as described, the creek was so peaceful, and all the options for games were exactly what the kids were looking for. Plus we saw a mom and two baby deer ❤️ thank you again!!"

"Property was clean, cheaper than average, and close enough to where we wanted to be. Only reason I docked it some stars is the matresses. Awful matresses on every bed, no more than a 3 inch mattress pad really. I'm on the heavier side, and one night sleeping on the mattress left me in pain the rest of our vacation. You can feel the slats through them."

"The house was in a wonderful, quiet location yet easy access to downtown Lynchburg via a country road. Great place to stay for our graduation weekend."

"very clean, easy to talk to host. Amazing experience"

"Great place to stay. Beautifully decorated and comfortable. The host explained everything made checking in and out easy will absolutely book again."

"Shower faucet, toilet flush, bathroom faucet all broken. Bath room not clean"

"The property was in a unique setting on the river with a train trestle. It felt like you were in the country and very private but only a couple of miles from downtown. We enjoyed the amenities and outdoor spaces, the weather was beautiful while we were there. "