Title: Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath Vacation home in Sharpsburg with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/w846h564x1y1-618a6445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/d1134a16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/eceb4795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/ea3d2d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/b820a2e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Antietam Guest House offers a historic retreat in Sharpsburg, where the past meets modern comforts. Enjoy unlimited Wi-Fi, full kitchen with dishwasher, and washer and drier for convenience. Relax on the front porch or back deck with motion detected flood lights for nighttime security. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath Antietam Guest House is a historic log and stone home in the quiet rural town of Sharpsburg, best known for its proximity to the Antietam National Battlefield, site of the famous Civil War battle. The house has three levels. Sleeping areas are on the first and third level, a total of four separate beds. Happy to answer any questions about the sleeping arrangements. Middle level has kitchen and sitting room. Bathroom with shower is on middle level. Front porch and back deck have chairs and table for outside weather times. Motion detected flood lights at back porch for nighttime security. Sharpsburg is a Canal Town, part of the trail experience between Georgetown and Cumberland and Pittsburg on the C&O Canal Towpath and the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. Free, unlimited Wi-Fi keeps guests connected to the unbounded internet world. Full kitchen with dishwasher. All linens supplied. Washer and drier with laundry soap. Central air conditioning and heating keep the house comfortable. A fan and ceiling fan help move air through the house. Supplemental heating systems can be turned on if the weather is frightful. Deck furniture, with umbrella, and porch seating extend the space to the outdoors, Outside lighting creates safe nighttime backyard and deck activities. Both a charcoal grill and a gas grill are at the back deck. The house accommodates six. Beds are on the top and bottom levels. On the top level is the bedroom with a queen bed. The bedroom has a half bath. On the top level, on the landing at the top of the steps, a twin-size day bed adds a sleeping option. On the bottom level, there is a queen pull out sofa and a twin pull out chair-and-a-half. The Pack 'n Play is usually set up on the landing area. Two baby gates are ready to set at the top or bottom of the stairs to keep your toddlers or dogs safe. The dog fee is $10 per dog per day. No fee for children still in school. The house is one block off Main Street, 4.1 miles from Shepherdstown, West Virginia, 10 miles from Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, and 13 miles from Hagerstown, Maryland. Harpers Ferry is about 14 miles the house. Gettsyburg National Military Park is about one hour from Sharpsburg. The house is within walking distance to casual and fine dining and the famous Nutters Ice Cream Shop. The house is 1.7 miles from the Potomac River and the C&O Canal and towpath. Bikers have an up-hill ride from Snyders Landing to Chapline Street (1.5 miles) and a down-hill coast for the final two blocks to Antietam Guest House. The half-acre lot offers plenty of room for outside activity. The house and location are perfect for weekend getaways and family vacations. Three levels offer privacy and convenience at the same time. The downstairs level features a 'living' rock wall foundation and a 'candleplace,' the stone fireplace transformed to hold real candles for the feel of a fire and romance without ashes and soot. The cable TV and DVD player with a selection of DVDs, board games, and a piano are on this level for your entertainment. Check out books and other materials from the local library using Antietam Guest House (Vernell Doyle) name. Sharpsburg is a quiet, residential town of about 700. Its location makes it a great home base for exploring the wine trails and historical sites in Western Maryland, southern Pennsylvania, and the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. In addition to the Antietam National Battlefield and Cemetery, you will find the Newcomer House Visitor and Information Center, the headquarters of the Sharpsburg District Historical Society, the Pry House Field Hospital Museum of the National Museum of Civil War Medicine, John Brown's headquarters at the Kennedy Farm, the Antietam Iron Works, and Ferry Hill Plantation, home of Henry Kyd Douglas, Confederate officer who 'rode with Stonewall Jackson.' Shepherdstown, WV, is filled with unique shops and outstanding restaurants. It is the home of Shepherd University and the Contemporary American Theater Festival, and a put-in spot for Potomac River activities. For those who wish to venture farther from the immediate area, several state parks on the eastern border of Washington County offer other recreational opportunities. Those who wish to shop will find Hagerstown a mecca of shopping malls and Premium Outlets easily reached from main roads and Interstate highways. Gift certificates available. Keywords: Guest House, Vacation Rental, Cottage, Civil War, C&O Canal ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Music library - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Tobacco-free house. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In a village - In the city center - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100780000/100779600/100779583/cf8a1df6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cabin in the Woods with River Access Shepherdstown - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.6 Exceptional 38 reviews CA $175 CA $357 total includes taxes & fees Nov 16 - Nov 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-16&endDate=2025-11-17&selected=100779583&PinnedHotelID=100779583&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18790000/18787300/18787269/65eb5c6a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River Harper's Ferry - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.4 Exceptional 130 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=18787269&PinnedHotelID=18787269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57114500/57114441/90-ec7c8685.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage Sharpsburg - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 55 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=57114441&PinnedHotelID=57114441&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92080000/92070700/92070657/58b914cf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside cottage, minutes from historic Harpers Ferry! 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Read the note on the refrigerator. Make sure you have the key code before you leave your home. I will email it to you when you reserve. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Read all information posted in the house after you arrive. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $10 per day per pet ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Tobacco-free house. ## 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 deadbolt lock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Retreat--civil War Home Antietam Battlefield C&O Canal Towpath Retreat--civil War Home Antietam Battlefield C&O Canal Towpath ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.45929%2C-77.75066&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y_OLLO4EQUTDI2GCJgIpsvDtax0=) Sharpsburg, MD #### What's nearby - Antietam National Cemetery - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Antietam National Battlefield - 2 min drive - 2.1 km - Antietam Creek - 3 min drive - 2.2 km - Burnside's Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.1 km - Shepherd University - 7 min drive - 7.3 km #### Getting around - Martinsburg Station - 21 min drive - Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 28 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬7 min drive - ‪King's Pizza - ‬9 min drive - ‪Battleview Market - ‬7 min walk - ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath located? > Located in the heart of Sharpsburg, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Tolson's Chapel and Antietam National Cemetery. Antietam National Battlefield and Antietam Creek Vineyards are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 8.8 Eco-friendliness ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 161 8 - Good 23 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott P. Jun 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quaint Stayed here for several days because my daughter got married in Falling Waters and reception was in Shephardstown. Very quaint house. We loved it. ##### Scott P. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David M. Feb 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed staying with our 2 dogs. Beautiful old house. Beautiful little town , ##### David M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anjana C. Sep 5, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cosy historic stay Spent two nights at this charming historic home. Check in was easy, home was clean and everything was well explained. Close to Antietam ##### Anjana C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence J. Jun 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and comfortable Very comfortable for a very old home. Great location for nearby historic sites. ##### Lawrence J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt P. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Splendid Stay We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the house. It was very clean and fully provisioned. It was really great to stay in such a cool period structure, particularly one that is in such great shape and includes all manner of modern conveniences! The hosts were very welcoming and responsive to questions. Bravo! ##### Matt P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don E. Apr 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Stay in a Unique House Perfect location for us! The house is one of a kind. The lower level walls are incredible. ##### Don E. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic home Lovely historic home near the Antietam battlefield. We were attending the Contemporary American Theatre Festival in Shepherdstown WV, and this was only a seven minute drive. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### helen Jan 16, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Adorable old home in a lovely historical area. Minutes from Antietam Battlefield and Shepardstown. The home was well stocked with everything from coffee to oatmeal. The basement is really cool built around rock. ##### helen Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan J. Jun 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Antietam tour stay This is a very unique historic property. We stayed for two nights, just my husband and me. The ground level had very comfy couches and a big tv with excellent channel selections. The second level had the kitchen, full bathroom and lovely sitting area as well as an outdoor porch with seating, the top floor provided a bedroom, half bath and generous seating area. We enjoyed our stay. ##### Susan J. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen C., Oak Ridge, Tennessee Jan 6, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Living History Our stay at Antietam Guest House was just for one night, but it was wonderful & we wished we could have stayed longer & hope to come back. It is truly a historic house, with modern conveniences. And the Owners have provided brochures & info of area sites, restaurants & local history. Very close to Antietam National Battlefield, Harpers Ferry, and other civil war sites. Hopefully we can come back in the fall! ##### Karen C. Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent Jan 18, 2012 #### Great Place to Stay My wife and I just returned from a weekend stay at the Antietam Guest House. It was very relaxing and enjoyable. It is conveniently close to the Antietam Battlefield. It is a short drive from Shepherdstown, Harper's Ferry and other points of interest. We were given the reservation as a Christmas present from our son and daughter-in-law. It was a great gift. We enjoyed our visit to Sharpsburg and plan to return in a few months. Hopefully the Antietam Guest House will available on our next visit. ### 6/10 Okay #### Susan C. Sep 25, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location #### Quirky house The owners were easy to work with and absolutely lovely, unfortunately, the house didn’t feel safe to me, from the crumbling staircase and the downstairs door leading to the front porch that I couldn’t open. It is crammed with items from different eras and felt like a firetrap. Notes with instructions were left everywhere. A little overwhelming. They lost the keys to the bike shed so, although advertised on the listing, it wasn’t available. Location was good. Nice back porch. Kitchen well stocked. Upstairs twin bed is lumpy and needs a new mattress. ##### Susan C. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Billie Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Property was clean and cozy. ##### Billie Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael K. Aug 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great location and cozy. Perfect for my Antietam NBP visit! ##### Michael K. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Larry P. Jul 30, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home in historic location My long time friends (50 years) and I planned a weekend reunion and rented this property for the weekend. The house is a beautifully restored historic located in the downtown area. Our only complaint was that not all the beds are comfortable for 60 year old men. The master suite was excellent and the bed outside the master suite was comfortable, but the pull out sofas in the basement were - as are all pull out sofas, less than ideal for older people. Otherwise, the house is excellently maintained with a recently updated bathroom. ##### Larry P. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steve G. Jul 21, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend in Sharpsburg This is a wonderful modified log cabin house in Sharpsburg Maryland. Main floor has compact kitchen, living, dining room and full bath. Ground level is a very cosy living room/den with a fireplace. Upstairs is a comfy bedroom with half bath and an outside room with a daybed. Nicely antiquey furnishings, plenty of games, books, pamphlets, dog toys (!), baby gate (!). Excellent supply of good coffee. (Critical).We were here to see two plays at the Sheperdstown (WVa) contemporary theater festival- outstanding (about 5 minutes away). Had a great dinner in SHeperdstown outside at the Blue Moon Diner. Spent Saturday touring the Antietam Battlefield adjacent to Sharpsburg and hiked on Sunday along the C and O canal tow path- the Antietam creek is crossed by what was an aquaduct where the canal went over the river via the aquaduct (now the way you cross by foot or bike).All in all, a lovely chill weekend away from Baltimore. THe hosts Vernell and Tim are great at responding over the VRBO app. ##### Steve G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela F. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Taste of History at Antietam House Everything was great. We loved the flowers. I was checking out all the pictures and quilts. It stayed quiet, no traffic or fire calls. It was neat for sure. ![This is our puppy Shiloh. This was her first trip. It was nice for her to have room to be out in the yard.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/14c02b47-08eb-4ca9-8322-f7062f01f77a-1750091974688.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Angela F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ricky B. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sharpsburg Trip For being 166 years old, the home was wonderful! Loved the back deck, Nuggets ice cream and being able to stroll through town. The battlefield tour was awesome. Highly recommend the hosts and residence. I’d gladly stay there again. ##### Ricky B. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig A. May 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Sharpsburg stay Wonderful location near Antietam NP, Shepardstown, and Hagerstown. Small home but plenty of room. My family enjoyed their stay ##### Craig A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kate B. Mar 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and authentic It was such a treat to stay in this unique old house. The basement is built right into the rock hill! The house is comfortable and convenient even though it has seen so many years. The hosts did a great job decorating and taking care of it. We would love to come back on a warmer weekend and enjoy the yard. ##### Kate B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew Dec 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication I had a great time at this beautiful historic house. The hosts are so great and helpful! This house is a historic home with so much interesting architecture. The home is in a beautiful location as well! Loved it! ##### Matthew Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra C. Nov 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother/Daughter weekend We explored Harper’s Ferry and Antietam Battlefield over a beautiful fall weekend. Neither of us are history buffs and didn’t pay much attention to it in school so we learned quite a bit at the National Parks. The home was a perfect theme and location for our weekend. It was interesting to see how the people of the time lived but with modern amenities. We are both tall ladies, (5’11”) so we had to watch our heads. Stairs are steep and tight. ##### Debra C. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrick G. Nov 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Close to everything Wonderful home close to many attractions in western Maryland.It’s any easy drive into Harper’s Ferry, Sherpardstown, and it’s walking distance to the battlefield of Antietam. Check out Little Brick Coffee in the morning and if you enjoy wine visit Antietam Creek Winery. The house itself was like a trip to past with all the modern conveniences.It was very clean and despite being in town it was also very quiet. Thanks, we’ll definitely be back! ##### Patrick G. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### David R. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Historic (Modernized) Antietam Guesthouse I think this is a nice little property for a very small group. The best part of the guesthouse is its central location in the surrounding historical area. Hagerstown, largest town with abundance of services is minutes away. Harpers Ferry is a short pleasant drive through gorgeous countryside. Frederick is closeby. Gettysburg is merely an hour ride, by car that is. Shepherdstown, WV is a stones throw away. The house is historic. it was comfortable. Being a big city kid, I was a little uneasy with the latch that kept the basement door closed, but Sharpsburg is a quiet little hamlet, so security was not a big deal. If you know you are renting an 166 year old home, then you are satisfied. Its quaint. The slanted floors, the steep and painted wood staircase with narrow steps all lend to the idea that you are staying in a house that stood during the Civil War. The house of a C&O canal boat captain. That you are just a second away where men who swore allegiance to the flag fought against each other to rid the union of the peculiar institution. If you keep in perspective the place, the events, and the outcome that changed the lives of millions, then you will appreciate this little house. ##### David R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike M. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy and Convenient We really enjoyed our stay at the guesthouse. It was cozy and comfortable, quiet and private, cute decor and had everything we needed. The location is perfect for exploring Antietam, Shepherdstown and Boonesboro. This is a really special property! Thanks to the hosts! ##### Mike M. 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