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) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/eceb4795.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30050000/30041400/30041325/d1134a16.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 ![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=2025-11-20&endDate=2025-11-21&selected=18787269&PinnedHotelID=18787269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27120000/27118200/27118191/38c73861.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Antietam Creek - Quiet 2 Bedroom Cabin Keedysville - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 87 reviews CA $282 CA $471 total includes taxes & fees Dec 7 - Dec 8 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-07&endDate=2025-12-08&selected=27118191&PinnedHotelID=27118191&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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 $176 CA $359 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/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 - 1 min drive - 2.1 km - Antietam Creek - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Burnside's Bridge - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Shepherd University - 5 min drive - 7.3 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 - ‬8 min drive - ‪King's Pizza - ‬9 min drive - ‪Battleview Market - ‬7 min walk - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬9 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. 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