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Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more.

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Living room
Interior
Interior
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Garden
  • Air-conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Living area

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Keymar, MD
  • Place, Taneytown Memorial Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Taneytown Shopping Center
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount St. Mary's University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
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About this property

Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more.

Birthplace of the author of The Star-Spangled Banner, Keymar, MD was home to Francis Scott Key. This original General Store (now our Guesthouse), on old Key property that was built in the late 1800s, has been impeccably remodeled to allow you every comfort while being centrally located to historic Gettysburg, PA, Frederick, MD, the beautiful Catoctin Mountains, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Liberty Mountain Ski Resort, and so much more. Settle into history.

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please place used towels in the laundry room. Owners will take care of stripping beds.
Trash can is located outside of the back door under steps.
Please message owners when you have checked out.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3020351vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more. located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Taneytown Memorial Park, Mount St. Mary's University and Roth Recreational Park. Roberts Mill Park and Waldren Family Stadium are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Historic Country Guest House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes & more. Reviews

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. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

amanda o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A unique and delightful place to stay and extraordinary attention to detail. Exceeded expectations
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is amazing. We wanted a quiet weekend getaway and this was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Aaron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was very cool and the hosts went above and beyond to ensure everything went smoothly. This is a good spot and I would stay here again if coming back to the Frederick, Thurmont, Keysport area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely adored this place! It was wonderfully homey and comfortable where we felt incredibly comfortable relaxing and connecting. The hosts were wonderful both communicative and kind. We look forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Russell Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, clean, fully equipped. Met all of our needs. Property decorated with a neat mix of eclectic and historic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn M.

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

Relaxing stay!

Very clean, well stocked, the Host and Hostess left little snacks, music was on, and the house was very cool.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Great place with tiny hiccup

This house is amazing. The charm and character.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Love the Reno

Very cozy place. Very tastefully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dona Z.

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

Historic Country House

Beautiful historic home in the country! Hosts are very welcoming with fresh baked cookies and snacks and very accessible if you need anything. We had a very cozy and peaceful stay. We also loved hearing the nearby church bells.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly and Dan O.

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

Beautiful home in the country

Really nice stay in an historic old home. Old world charm for sure. If you don’t mind being 30 minutes from restaurants and city services it’s amazing. Loved the peace and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole A.

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

Perfect Long Weekend!

We had such a great time and enjoyed staying at the property immensely. Hosts were super accommodating and the welcome basket with soft jazz music was such a great touch when we arrived after several long hours on the road. We couldn’t be happier with the peace and location of the home. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

A Charming House!

We had such a lovely stay in Paul and Diane's General Store-turned-home! They were wonderful hosts, and made us feel so welcome. The home was super charming, with wonderful details throughout. It wasn't far from Gettysburg, so we drove there every day and had an altogether fantastic trip.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

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

Beauty , Cozy , Relaxing, Hospitality

What a beautiful and cozy little place. Host are fantastic, place has everything you need and then some . They also make sure everything was fully stocked and left some nice treats. Best rental we have stayed at yet. !!!! Book now!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis I.

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

Great property

We loved our stay at the Country House. The owners were easy to communicate with and the property was spotless and better stocked than any other VRBO we have stayed at. It is a very unique home and was even better than the pics. Beds were very comfortable, air conditioner worked great (it was very hot in Gettysburg during our stay). We would definitely stay here again if we returned to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Gettysburg trip

It was amazing the restoration of the old general Kept a lot of the original pieces mixed with modern amenities I highly recommend this home to future guest peaceful and I loved the church bells
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

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

Wonderful period house

We spent the majority of our time exploring Gettysburg, and this house was very convenient and absolutely beautiful. The host had so many amenities for us, the bed was extremely comfortable. We even heard/saw Amish buggies pass by. We will definitely ask to stay again if we come back to this area.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget A.

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

Awesome!

This was the best choice I have ever made on VRBO! What a wonderful, secluded location! Easily accessible, VERY clean, welcoming host(s). I have never been treated like this in any other place I have stayed. The host(s) goes out of the way to make sure everything is in order. Special features: homemade cookies, wine & snack basket, stocked pantry, etc. It's an old general store with such character & personality. Would definitely suggest to others. KUDOS to Diane & Paul for making this my best rental ever!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

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

30th Wedding Anniversary Weekend

The General Store was a neat house, from the red brick to the inside windows. The hosts were more than welcoming with Country Music(Our Fave)playing, candle burning and nice temperature. The gift basket and cookies were so yummy.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Wedding weekend fun

We chose this home for a wedding weekend. It is in the perfect location. We were five minutes away from the wedding venue and only 25 minutes away from Frederick, Maryland. We were able to obtain an Uber, which made the evening enjoyable for all. The home was stocked with everything that you would need and more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary H.

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Hendler's

Good, just woke up to loud road works directly in front of the property on both mornings at 7am.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Country getaway

Thoughtful renovation of classic structure that retained the character and added all of the conveniences of modern living. Little touches such as cookies, snacks and a bottle of wine welcomed us. Kitchen well equipped and stocked for cooking. Comfortable beds, huge supply of linens and televisions that were regular cable rather than streaming services were greatly appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chewy M.

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

Wedding in Union Bridge

We cannot say enough about this delightful guest house. Everything from the finishing touches, the quality linens, the stocked pantry, and oh so yummy homemade cookies made our stay extra special. My aunt and mother(matriarchs of the family) compared features of the home to childhood memories. Perfect as we attended my nephew's wedding and created new memories. Thank you Paul and Diane.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

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Franks Birthday weekend getaway

We had a very relaxing weekend The place was gorgeous. Loved the old building with the modern conveniences. The hosts went out of their way. Left Frank a birthday gift basket, fresh farm eggs and delicious chocolate chip cookies. Had everything we needed and then some. The pictures did not do this place justice. Much better in person. Would definitely recommend this as a place to get away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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A great stay in an adorable property :)

My family and I stayed here while in the area for thanksgiving, and we loved our stay in the general store! It had all of the charm of an old historical building, but all of the modern upgrades you need to be comfortable. There’s a full size washer and dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, and ample sleeping locations. The hosts also were very hospitable and supplied nearly everything you could need to feel at home, as well as some very generous welcome gifts. The only thing to note is that the sleeping areas are upstairs and the stairs are a bit narrow, but it was no issue for our group of all adults- it could be a little dicey for children though. Overall we had a lovely stay and would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

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

Wonderful getaway

Paul and Diane did a wonderful job converting this old general store into a sweet retreat. Lovely layout with everything you need. We appreciated the over the top items like pantry staples, snacks, eggs and even butter. We were greeted with fresh flowers, fluffy towels and a comfy bed. It was unique to have the upstairs sleeping area which meant one of us could rise earlier than the other (2 full bathrooms). Beautiful 25 min rural drive to Gettysburg. Taneytown just 10-15 minutes away for groceries, restaurants, antique mall... Will come again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023