Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown!

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

John Brown's Fort4 min walk
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park5 min walk
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters9 min walk
Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional)29 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Office

Balcony

Garden

About this property

Summary:
Waverly Cottage is an elegant 1840s Victorian with its own delightful history -- right in the heart of Historic Downtown! The perfect location for your Harpers Ferry stay.

The highlights:
- Walk just steps to all of the highlights in Harpers Ferry (we’re surrounded by the National Park!)
- Relax with a glass of wine on the private front or back porches
- Curl up with a book in the sunny sitting room
- Stream movies or take video calls on the fastest WiFi you can get

Enjoy!

The Space:
Our cozy retreat has all the comforts of home, nestled right in the center of Historic Harpers Ferry. Waverly Cottage is ideal for couples, families, or small groups of friends -- and is the perfect home base for your getaway!

The cottage includes:
- 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds
- 1 full bathroom and the second one is a half bath.
- Two additional pull-out beds, one in the living room (queen) and the other in the sitting room (twin)
- Cute front porch with a bench -- perfect for people watching :)
- Large elevated back porch with two comfy chairs and a bench to relax with a glass of wine
- Fully-stocked kitchen with a stove/oven and microwave
- Central AC and heat to keep you comfortable
- SmartTV with access to all your favorite streaming services
- Fast, reliable WiFi that’s more than enough to stream movies and hold video calls

We often take our two little kids to the cottage, so we're very family-friendly. Unfortunately, we don't allow any dogs or cats in the cottage.

One of the best aspects of Waverly Cottage is the location. We’re surrounded by the boundaries of the National Park (it’s across the street) and literally steps from all of the major sites in Harpers Ferry (less ¼ mile from John Brown’s Fort). We’re also just a short 5 minute walk from the Appalachian Trail.

Beyond Historic Harpers Ferry, we love how close to everything we are! Fantastic hiking trails, kayaking and tubing on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and dozens of amazing little shops, restaurants, and wineries -- all within a 20 minute drive.

We only have 1 parking pass available for now. We hope to have a 2nd parking pass available soon. If you need more than 1, please ask us about it.

Property manager

Tony Cappaert

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

View of High Street in Downtown Harpers Ferry from front porch

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

This property accepts cash

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Harpers Ferry

Located in Harpers Ferry, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Blue Ridge Center for Environmental Stewardship and South Mountain State Park, while John Brown Wax Museum and John Brown Museum are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.

Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

What's nearby

John Brown's Fort - 4 min walk
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 5 min walk
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 9 min walk
Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook - 3 min drive
Civil War Living History Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

Harpers Ferry Station - 5 min walk
Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Long John Silver's - 8 min drive
Brother's Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant - 9 min drive
Harpers Ferry Brewing - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown!?

As of 21 May 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown! on 9 June 2024 start from AU$689.88, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enchanting Cottage, Center of Historic Downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Harpers Ferry, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of John Brown's Fort and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. John Brown Wax Museum and Shenandoah River are also within 10 minutes. Harpers Ferry Station is only a 5-minute walk.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

2 May 2024

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

Enjoyable Get-Away

My partner and I had a wonderful weekend in Harpers Ferry. The cottage was in the center of everything…and we especially enjoyed being able to walk to Mass at the beautiful, historic St. Peter’s.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy A.

26 Apr 2024

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

In the heart of town.

This historic house right off the main streets of Harper’s Ferry makes you feel that you are right in the middle of the history of the town. The host was extremely attentive, and the home was definitely charming. I would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Anthony R.

13 Apr 2024

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

Harpers Ferry

Great location. The loose rocks in the entrance are a trip hazard. None of the upstairs doors shut so no privacy. But the kitchen amenities were great. Definitely not handicap accessible.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Virginia

22 Jan 2024

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

Adorable Historic Home

We had the pleasure of staying at this property over a long holiday weekend and were delighted by the house. It is so charming and filled with special historic touches, but still has all the modern updates and amenities. And the location cannot be beat. You can park your car and not move it the entire weekend as downtown is a mere 5-minute walk away. Hiking trails are also all easily accessible by foot, as are all the local shops and restaurants. The owners were also very responsive, and even though we had zero issues during our stay, I'm sure they would have responded right away if there was anything amiss.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen

30 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication

The property was only a 5 min walk to Jefferson stone on the Appalachian trail. Unique home. A few maintenance things but we saw a lot of deer in the yard and overall wonderful, relaxing stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Tony Cappaert

I live in DC with my wife and three young kids. I love camping/hiking, drinking (and sometimes brewing) great beer and wine, exploring new restaurants and shops, and traveling all over.

Why they chose this property

We spent years searching for the perfect getaway, and wanted to be close enough to DC that we could do a day trip. We fell in love with the area – and Waverly Cottage in particular. We love how cute and cozy our cottage is, and all the fun outdoor activities we can enjoy year-round. :)