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"Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront"

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A cozy living room with a fireplace, wooden walls, a bookshelf, and comfortable seating.
A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a standing lamp, a window with blinds, and a view of the outdoors.
A white house with a fenced driveway, two cars, and a vineyard in the background.
A window with a curtain featuring a floral pattern.
A white house with a small porch, an American flag, and two green Adirondack chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Situated at the riverfront, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers amenities like games and provides outdoor areas such as a deck and patio. Enjoy activities like game walks and birdwatching nearby, and visit attractions like Boordy Vineyards and DeJon Winery. The stay is pet-friendly.

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hydes, MD
  • Place, Gunpowder Falls State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Boordy Vineyards
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, DeJon Winery
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd floor Single

1 Single Bed

1st floor Sleeping Porch

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2nd floor Master

1 King Bed

2nd floor Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Second Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

First floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

"Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront"

You will have a front row view of a working horse farm from this private guest house on the edge of Country Life Farm's Merryland Thoroughbred training center. "Merrywell" a 3 bedroom, stucco on stone historic house dates to the early 1900's. The property is part of a 140 acre conserved property in Baltimore county's Long Green Valley. It is a close drive to all the major attractions of the baltimore area, 10 miles west of Towson and just over the hill from Bordy Vineyard. The base price is for 4 guests, additional $20 guest fee per night for over 4 guests. Well behaved pets are considered but must be mentioned at booking. A fee of $25 per pet per 7 days will apply to approved pets. Pets must be in a flea preventative program, not left unattended longer than 3 hours unless crated and be on leash when alongside the horse pastures if not obedient.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Must be mentioned at Booking $25 per pet per7 days
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1384016vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hydes

Located in Hydes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Jerusalem Mill and Harford Artists Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boordy Vineyards and DeJon Winery. Ladew Topiary Gardens and Towson Presbyterian Church Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including wildlife walks, golfing and winery tours.
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Hydes, MD

What's nearby

  • Gunpowder Falls State Park - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Boordy Vineyards - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • DeJon Winery - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Loch Raven Reservoir - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Harford Mall - 15 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

  • Edgewood Station - 24 min drive
  • Baltimore, MD (MTN-Martin State) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Royal Farms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Black Forest Taphouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Orient Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront" pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at "Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront"?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Merrywell" A Horse Lovers Haven. Bucolic farm setting - not "riverfront" located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Boordy Vineyards, Gunpowder Falls State Park and DeJon Winery. Loch Raven Reservoir and Jerusalem Blacksmith Shop are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My familyAbsolutely loved this place. The property is quiet and peaceful and just so relaxing. It felt like home away from home. Next time we will have to stay longer ! Our host was super helpful and was very accommodating. Please visit Merrywell.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, comfortable, well equipped.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our week in the country. The property was private, quiet and peaceful. So many stars at night. The house was very well equipped and comfortable. It was the perfect location for us, we joked that everywhere we wanted to go was 20 minutes or less. Our Golden Retriever really enjoyed the farm life as well. We will definitely come back to stay whenever in the area. Thank you Ellen for your hospitality.
Farmhouse at night
Back deck was perfect for exercising as well as relaxing
View from front patio
View from the road
Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint farmhouse in a quiet, serene location. Loved seeing the horses in the front yard every morning! Had a few minor hiccups when we first arrived, but great communication from the host & everything was great! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay!

This property worked very well for our family and it was a great place for us to unwind and relax. Plenty of room and we really enjoyed the beautiful outdoor space.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location, Beautiful Setting

Loved the horses. The house was great for our needs and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We like seeing the fireflies at night this time of year. Pretty location, quiet house. Easy to cook for ourselves.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best place to stay.......ever!

A beautiful and peaceful place to stay. The grounds are absolutely beautiful and were so friendly for our pets. Couldn't have asked for anything better.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful retreat!

Merrywell is exacrly as described! This is our second stay here and will be back. Peaceful, beautiful, charming.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene and Relaxing Hideaway!

The Merrywell property is a DELIGHTFUL, quiet space to stay. It was close to our family but far enough outside the city that we had a relaxing and serene getaway to recharge. The property surpassed our expectations and was well-equipped for our family. I highly recommend it and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazingly peaceful

Merrywell was an amazing place. It was so wonderful to have the horses right there. It made our stay magical.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second Time

We love this place. So convenient yet a perfect rural getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Aamazing location, great stay

A very unique property located within some horse stables and fields. We appreciated the great family room and the porches. It was fun to see the horses run around.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Serene Stay

A deceptively spacious farmhouse set amongst farm land and horse pastures, made for a much needed, relaxing getaway. The home is well kept and comfortable, providing all amenities needed for a home away from home experience. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

Beautiful grounds, comfortable home, friendly management. Easy proximity to Baltimore and BWI for a quick getaway. My kids loved the horses!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall very quaint

A picturesque, adorable house in a quiet semi remote area of the county. Our family’s stay was delightful. We had plenty of room to accommodate all of us (including the puppies). Clean and comfortable. Great communication from host.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hometown Visit

Returned to the area 40 years after high school. It's just as great today!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Great guest, left the house in perfect condition. 5 stars
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beautiful farm house!

We loved staying here. Even in the hottest weekend of the year it was cool enough for us. It's a little bit of a hike into the countryside but absolutely gorgeous land to look at and within 20 min of everywhere we needed to go. It was also easy to get an uber/lyft when needed. The bed rooms are small but the common areas were great! Would absolutely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet area close to Baltimore

The house was quiet and clean. It is a great place to go at the end of a busy day. Ellen is really nice and quickly answers questions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Small Family Get Together

Nice Farm House with lots of old country flare and charm that will take you off the beaten path. Take in the quiet fresh air and relax. The decor style and layout will make you feel like you are visiting grandma at Thanksgiving. Very pleasant stay and the horses are an added bonus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Apr 2024
Hi Tom so glad you enjoyed the farm your review is lovely. Im confused why only one star rating but maybe "grandma's house" had a lot of improvement to be had. Thanks for your stay. We aim to please so please let me know , all the best. Sincerely Ellen P.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Horse country

Very relaxing stay next to a farm with lots of horses. A peaceful drive in a beautiful area. The house is large enough for our needs and it's nice to be able to see the stars tonight. It's convenient to have a kitchen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming location!

Pros: beautiful location on horse ranch, old house is charming, communication with manager was easy Cons: mattress condition varied too much (one queen mattress was extremely soft and one twin was hard as a rock), most towels and bath mats were old and desperately need replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2022
Thanks for your frank review. Im sorry these were your impressions. I certainly will work to address your cons. As my goal is to offer only a 5 star stay. All the best Ellen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Horsy getaway

We like being able to see the horses near the house. It is in the countryside and wonderful to be able to see so many stars. We have stayed there before and we'll stay there again. Very responsive host.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding Stay

The location is idyllic, birds chirping in the morning, stars shining brightly in the evening. The horses came to visit us in the paddock on Sunday. It was great fun to watch the work on the farm from the house. The size of the house accommodated our family of 7 beautifully.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay for Son’s wedding

Our son got married in the area and we needed a place to stay with our family since we live out of state. This was absolutely perfect! Very quiet and peaceful, with lots of inside & outside space for us to spread out and relax. And while it was quite hot out, the window air conditioning units kept the inside very comfortable. Our host, Ellen, was very helpful and quick to answer any questions from booking thru our visit. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ellen Pons

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When not busy helping out at Country Life. I'm a freelance photographer, artist and addicted DIY-er. This is one of 3 properties on family farms I offer as a comfortable place to relax and unwind amid nature. I look foward to making your stay a memorable one that exceeds your expectations. Merrywell's farm setting is a unique lodging alternative for the Baltimore region.

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