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Charming 1880's home w pastoral views on 130 acre cattle farm

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The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm
Enjoy preparing meals on the fully restored 1911 Moffat's Electra range
Charming 1930's farmhouse kitchen with restored 1935 GE monitor top refrigerator
1930's living room with plantation desk and 3 piece parlor suite
The blue bedroom has long farmland views to the south, west and north

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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McConnellsburg, PA
  • Place, Whitetail Ski Resort
  • Place, Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mercersburg Academy
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming 1880's home w pastoral views on 130 acre cattle farm

After four years of restoration The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm is available for our guests to enjoy. Step back in time in this charming home located on our family-operated Black Angus cattle farm. Originally built in the 1880s for the resident tenant farmer and his family, the house has been lovingly restored to the 1930s era. Enjoy cooking breakfast in the farmhouse kitchen, with it's 1935 monitor top refrigerator and restored 1911 cast iron electric range on chrome cabriole legs. Use the 1920's oak-cabinet wall telephone with hand-held receiver and brass bells to receive calls. Modern amenities include central heat and air conditioning, high-speed wireless internet access and cable tv plus a smart television.
Slow down a bit, relax, read a book or visit with friends while sitting in the Windsor chairs on the broad front porch. The enclosed back porch overlooks a meadow and pasture area and has seating for two - a great place to read in the morning or sip a cup of tea while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Great Cove valley.

Each of the three bedrooms has a double bed and is decorated with antiques. We provide all linens - the beds are made and ready for you to snuggle in. We use crisp line-dried linens when weather permits. The beds are dressed with high-loft goose-down comforters on chilly winter nights. In the bathroom you'll find fresh towels, a mahogany sink base with a French waterspout faucet, and a claw-foot bathtub with shower.

We invite you to stroll the grounds, explore the farm's 130 acres, and enjoy the fresh country air. Walk our private lane or make use of the two picnic areas on the farm. Ask to feed the dozens of golden trout that call our limestone springhouse and spring waters home. A romantic retreat or great vacation get-away, The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm awaits you and your family. Come and enjoy.

Keywords: House, cottage, private home, farmhouse, historic, get-away, romantic, family,

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
Well-behaved children are always welcome
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Events

No events allowed
Contact us for venue rental information.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Shady Spring Farm is a non-smoking property

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Contact us for venue rental information.
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property
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McConnellsburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Buchanan's Birthplace State Park - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Mercersburg Academy - 21 min drive - 25.5 km
  • Long Acres Alpaca Farm - 26 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Cowans Gap State Park - 28 min drive - 23.9 km
  • Hagerstown Speedway - 44 min drive - 56.2 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Milky Way Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Garlic Knot - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Foot Of The Mountain Restaurant - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 1880's home w pastoral views on 130 acre cattle farm pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 1880's home w pastoral views on 130 acre cattle farm?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 1880's home w pastoral views on 130 acre cattle farm?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 1880's home w pastoral views on 130 acre cattle farm located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 10 mi (16.1 km) from Buchanan's Birthplace State Park and 10.8 mi (17.4 km) from Cowans Gap State Park. Mercersburg Academy and Long Acres Alpaca Farm are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Onorato

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While on the farm there are endless things to do... repairing and maintaining buildings, upkeeping fences and keeping the grass and weeds in check. We're kept company by our dog Max, a fantastic little rescue dog who absolutely loves having the run of the farm. When there is a little spare time we enjoy riding our horses, two of whom are rescues as well. The farm is a treasure: it has been in my husband's family since 1922 and is recognized as a Pennsylvania Century Farm. We are compelled to share it with others. Hence, The Tenant House was born.

Why they chose this property

While growing up Tony spent his summers here 'helping' to tend the cows, the chickens and the sheep. After 63 years of farming Tony's grandparents were thinking of retiring. Tony and I were looking to purchase a historical property near Gettysburg - our favorite weekend getaway from busy northern Virginia. The timing couldn't have been better, his grandparents didn't want the farm to be developed and our goal was to restore an old property. One year later we signed the paperwork and purchased the family farm that has been in Tony's family since 1922.

What makes this property unique

Shady Spring Farm feels far removed from the busy I-95 corridor where we travel to our jobs. While it sounds a bit cliche, life on the farm slows down. Every season brings new sights and new scents. Early spring sees daffodils and crocus emerge from thawing ground. April into May is calving season when 80 or so black angus calves are born. May is the first cutting of hay and the blooming of tiger lilies around the springhouse. The warm nights in late June and early July are lit with thousands of fireflies. For two years now we've had both bald eagles and golden eagles visit the farm in the month of July - soaring over the field behind the farmhouse. August is lazy, it seems even the trout in the springhouse take it easy. Every season brings it's own wonder.

When Tony wants to play a little golf he heads to the Great Cove Golf Course, just two miles from the farm. Whitetail Ski Resort (with snow tubing!) and historic Berkeley Springs, WV are within 30 minutes. Early Colonial history lovers might enjoy learning about the area's Revolutionary and French & Indian War history by visiting nearby Historic Fort Loudon or Chinococheague Institute, both in neighboring Franklin County. One can enjoy a train ride on the newly re-opened historic East Broad Top Railroad, a narrow guage rail system, or take a trolley ride at the Rockhill Trolley Museum both located in nearby Rockhill Furnace, and easy 40 minutes north of the farm. Looking for a little time on the water? Consider Raystown Lake, 12 miles long and nearly 13 square miles, the lake has two Marinas that offer boat rentals, beaches and fishing for largemouth, smallmouth, striped bass, muskies, rainbow, walleye, and Chinook salmon. When in the mood for outlet shopping we have two choices within an hour - Prime Outlets in Hagerstown MD and the outlet center in Gettysburg, PA. Two national battlefields are within an hour, Gettysburg and Antietam, and we enjoy visiting both.

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