Title: Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 ## Photo gallery for Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath ![Exterior - Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/24c23fe8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/w600h792x0y8-66a57a06.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/ea3d2d16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/eceb4795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/w846h564x1y1-618a6445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies 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. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi ## 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 ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59220000/59211200/59211114/5dd95c11.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charmingly renovated historic Canal House on C&O along Potomac close to Antietam Sharpsburg - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor Space 10 Exceptional 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-12&endDate=2026-02-13&selected=59211114&PinnedHotelID=59211114&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42190000/42190000/42189911/9787d638.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Historic cozy farmhouse in the ❤️ of Myersville , MD close to Rt 70! 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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 Located in Sharpsburg, this vacation home is in the city center. Antietam Creek Vineyards and Cress Creek Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Greenbrier State Park and Washington Monument State Park. Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station and For the Kids, By George Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Sharpsburg travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Sharpsburg.dx157080) [View more Vacation homes in Sharpsburg](https://www.expedia.ca/Sharpsburg-Private-Vacation-Homes.d157080-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 - ![Ghost smoke](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/157080/f858132a-0aae-4b65-8926-b8c444bac4ec.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Antietam National Battlefield 1 min drive \- 2.1 km - Tolson's Chapel 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Antietam National Cemetery 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Antietam Creek 3 min drive \- 2.5 km - Burnside's Bridge 3 min drive \- 2.5 km ### Getting around - Martinsburg Station 21 min drive - Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) 28 min drive ### Restaurants - Blue Moon Cafe 7 min drive - McDonald's 9 min drive - King's Pizza 9 min drive - Bonnie's At The Red Byrd 7 min drive - Press Room 6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath? ### What time is check-out at Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath? ### Where is Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath located? ## Sharpsburg Retreat--Civil War Home Near Antietam Battlefield, C&O Canal Towpath Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 165 8 - Good 24 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.2 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 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 #### 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 #### 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 #### 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 ### 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 #### Julia R. Apr 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Scenic Stay Lovely area of the country added to staying in such an historic home. Dynamite stay away from home. ##### Julia R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathleen T., Bel Air, MD 21014, USA Nov 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### cute quaint place Perfect for visiting Antietam. Place was clean, and well stocked. Nice to stay in a piece of history. ##### Kathleen T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom F. Jul 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enjoyed the Antietam guest house! Charming and comfortable house dating back to the CivilWar. Great location to visit Antietam battlefield and Harper's Ferry WV ##### Tom F. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris R. Jan 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Weekend We loved the location to our activities. The house is just what we needed. ##### Chris R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 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 #### 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 #### Tim May 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication How clean it was and even though it was a older home still had modern accommodations ##### Tim Stayed 2 nights in May 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. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 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 #### Victor B. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### History and quaintness We very much enjoyed our stay at this historic house tucked into neighborhood off the main street in Sharpsburg and adjacent to a farm. We especially liked sitting on the front porch overlooking the street and fire company across the street while enjoying our morning coffee. The house had everything that we needed for a wonderful visit. The yard was great for our two small dogs. ##### Victor B. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 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 #### 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 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lora B. Mar 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The charming little civil war estate Charming, very clean and organized. Lovely conversation areas, eating area, game playing area. Our hosts make their home very inviting and so livable. They think of many of the little things to make ur stay so very enjoyable.the rules r bd requirements r stated very clearly and so easy to follow 👍 ##### Lora B. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don L. Mar 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Battlefield Gem This historic house was a silent witness to the great Battle of Antietam in 1862, and it's now available as a comfortable, much-loved, well provisioned guest house. The hosts are caring and involved, and the property equipped for comfort, peace, and quiet. Perfect for hikers/bikers on the C&O canal, visitors to the National Battlefield, or city folk wanting a small-town getaway. I'm sure to stay here every time I'm in the area! ##### Don L. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 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 #### Bertie S. Jun 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family Vacation We loved staying at the Antietam Guest House. The owners are avid historians. Really neat to read their published book on Sharpsburg. The house was fully equipped with all the comforts of home. The location allowed us to accomplish epic day trips to Hershey PA, 2 hr drive (one day), DC (another day, we drove to Shady Grove Metro Station, parked and took Metro to into DC). Our final day we explored Harper's Ferry, C&O canal and Antietam Battlefield. Only wish we had one more day to relax and take advantage of the books, games, movie collection and downstairs. Highly recommend this VRBO. ##### Bertie S. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Timothy S. Oct 13, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Antietam/ C&O Canal Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house was what I had expected. The check-in was not a problem and the communications with the property owner was easy and straightforward. My only issues were that the shower and drain board at the kitchen sink needed to be cleaned. It wasn’t a deal breaker and I would stay there again. ##### Timothy S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### THIS is what VRBO is all about! From the moment I booked our stay, the owners were prompt to respond to me and provide good information in advance. The home has been lovingly maintained and was just the experience I had hoped for. The proximity to Antietam National Battlefield was perfect. I selected this home as a "surprise" for my husband's birthday and it did not disappoint. We were traveling with our 15 year old dog who did not take to the stairs in the home very well (they are steep and short which guests are warned about) but the owners thoughtfully included pet/baby gates to avoid any misstep. Very positive experience. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lauren S. Jul 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely historic home We enjoyed staying in this lovely home so close to the Antietam battlefield. It was full of charm and historical features/decorations. I think the rock wall in the basement along with the candle fireplace were some of our favorite features, despite so many others to choose from. I was worried about such an old house in the middle of summer, but the fans and ac units kept the house a very comfortable/cool temperature even in the middle of a heat wave. An short walk to Nutters ice cream was also a nice way to beat the heat, and the outside patio was a lovely place to drink morning coffee before it got too muggy. We look forward to coming back sometime in the Fall when we can spend more time outdoors. While I would say this house is fine for families and can sleep quite a few people with the pull out couches, I would not recommend it for those with toddlers or young hyper children given the old style staircases, lack of room to run around inside, and fragile historical items in the house. It was perfect for our quiet escape sans kids, and would be nice when our kids get a little older. ##### Lauren S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 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. 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