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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
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, books
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
WV, Harpers Ferry

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 11 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Antietam National Battlefield - 18 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Whitetail Ski Resort - 58 min drive - 70.0 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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. 120 out of 133 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 133 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 133 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 133 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 133 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

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice home with river access. Close to all area attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy & quaint house. Beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

Jeremy O.

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

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

Matthew B.

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

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

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

Dee T.

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

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

Rosalie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia R.

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

Beautiful cottage with so many nice touches to make us cofirtsbne’

We stayed for 2 nights fishing, and site seeing get away. It was the perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Anniversary stay

Loved the house…great home away from home. Everything was just as we expected.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

Charlie W.

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

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

Esther C.

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

Cute cottage near Harper's Ferry

This was a perfect clean comfortable place to stay while exploring the Harper's Ferry area. Hosts Scott and Margie are friendly and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

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

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

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

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

Levi M.

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

Celebration in Harpers Ferry

This was a beautiful location, the host was kind and attentive, and the home was cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

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

Claire M.

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

Great stay

Cottage was spotless and in a ideal, peaceful spot! We had a great stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara G.

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

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

Ryan T.

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