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The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views

Family-friendly lodge in Smithsburg with a hot tub

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Living area
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$553
avg per night

Explore the area

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Smithsburg, MD
  • Place, Cunningham Falls State Park
  • Place, Hagerstown Premium Outlets
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Liberty Mountain Ski Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is AU$553
avg per night

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About the area

Smithsburg

Located in Smithsburg, this lodge is in the mountains. Catoctin Furnace and Renfrew Museum and Park are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pennsylvania Dutch Market and Pall Mall. Travelling with kids? Consider Thurmont Park and Discovery Station at Hagerstown Inc.. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Greenbrier State Park - 13 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Market - 17 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Hagerstown Premium Outlets - 17 min drive - 26.8 km
  • Maryland Theater - 19 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort - 28 min drive - 31.5 km

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 32 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaver Creek Country Club - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's New York Pizza And Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China 88 - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Vince's Pizza - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views

The Great Escape Lodge is a soaring A-frame offering luxury accommodations. Owner designed and custom built in 2022, this luxury getaway is nestled in the stunning Catoctin Mountains with views parallel to those seen on Paramount's hit series Yellowstone.

This exquisite residence offers outstanding interior and exterior custom touches and amenities. From the open concept great room to the massive deck with rockers and hot tub, there are endless opportunities to enjoy the scenic views. The pictures are worth a thousand words.

Everything in the home is luxury from the comfy high quality plush mattresses and bedding to the divine Turkish bath linens. A soak in the cast iron tub is heavenly. Preparing meals in the gourmet kitchen is a delight. Sharing a meal at the farmhouse table brings togetherness in a world of divide. Relaxing and gathering in the great room by a cozy fire is oh so nice. The lower level offers a second family room, game room and bar area for more entertainment. The porch, deck, and patio offers ample opportunity for sunrise and sunsets, moon and star gazing, and those incredible views. Listen to the sounds of nature.

If you want to get out and explore , enjoy nearby activities (0-30 miles) such as golf, cycling, hiking the Appalachian trail within 1/2 mile, skiing & tubing at Ski Liberty or Whitetail, dining, kayaking & floating, wineries & breweries, battlefields, Greenbrier and Cunningham Fall Lakes, Potomac River, C&O Canal, fishing, quaint small towns - Gettysburg, Harpers Ferry, Downtown Frederick restaurant and shopping district, Waynesboro, Boonsboro, Middletown Etc., wedding venues, antiquing, boutique shopping, festivals. Baltimore and Washington DC are both within 70 miles. The area offers many fun filled activities.

NOTE - Garage is NOT accessible or available to guests during stay.

WIFI is a speed of 1200 MB per second (over a GIG). TV's are all smart TV's with streaming apps (use your own login & password info ~ mine is not provided)

Ring camera installed on front porch that captures front porch and driveway entrance. Please note - this home shares a common entrance drive with a separately deeded log cabin on the neighboring lot.

Amenities

Hot tub
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We are a getaway destination...not a place to hold events or parties.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

Frequently asked questions

Is The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views ?

As of 11 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views on 16 Nov 2025 start from AU$580.08, 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 The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views located?

This family-friendly Smithsburg lodge is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of South Mountain State Park and Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir. Hagerstown Watershed is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

The Great Escape Lodge - Lovely Catoctin Mountain Views Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Relaxing Long Weekend

The house is absolute perfection! My family had a great time exploring the area and relaxing. It was exactly what we all needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franke P.

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

Groomsmen Getaway

Lovely piece of land. Great place to say if you have a wedding the next day.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRADLEY F.

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

AMAZING!

Can’t put into words. You just have to go stay at this amazing property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rianne E.

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

Gorgeous house with a view

This was a beautiful house that was meticulously maintained. The fall leaves made the mountain view even more gorgeous and the weather was perfect to sit outside on the porch and enjoy it. Our only complaint was that we were there for a wedding so we didn't have much time to spend in the house!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

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

Surprise getaway

The property is brand new, even has that wonderful new house smell. It was immaculately clean. We loved the open floor plan which made for spending time with everyone so easy. The kitchen is quite big and has many amenities to prepare meals. There is a nice sized basement but we did not spend time there as we enjoyed the large living room. Overall the house was amazing and we really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes . Although the grillWas not usable to us .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very pleasant, peaceful stay for our anniversary!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Very clean and organized. Beautiful surrounding area. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and amenities! The house is amazing and property is quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our 2-night stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

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

Wedding at Thorpewood

We came up for a nearby wedding and found this listing. It was everything we expected and more. Close to the venue and Frederick. Great overall experience and would love to come back and spend more time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

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

Our stay at The Great Escape

This place was exactly as advertised and everything we needed for our weekend getaway! Heather, the host, was also great at communicating and responding to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon M.

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

Great Stay

Clean, everything new and spacious. We loved our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette B.

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

Vacation

Our stay was awesome. Beautiful place to spend a few days at. Peaceful and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

Fabulous

The property was beautiful, well appointed, and clean. Great relaxing getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda C.

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

Peaceful and oh-so comfortable

The house is huge, comfortable and well appointed with thoughtful touches throughout. The beds and linens are superior. The kitchen had any and everything you might need. And there were plenty of little extras available in case you forgot something. The property is remote from stores/restaurants- most at least a 15 or 20 minute drive. But that makes it special if you want to de-stress and relax. For adults it was perfect and the guys loved the reclining sofas.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora C.

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

Quick hello

College roommates together for a quick visit. Lovely property. We really enjoyed making dinner and breakfast in the kitchen (well stocked spice rack) and found ourselves gathered there around the big island. Comfortable beds. Spacious bathrooms.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

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

Mother Daughter Getaway

We were looking for a property to share a relaxing mother daughter getaway. We found the home to be clean and comfortable and welcoming. The deck was especially nice. Area is very quiet and rural and close to great hiking trails and beautiful mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clifford W.

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

Amazing Getaway!

Absolutely amazing place for s short getaway. Fantastic scenery situated in a quiet area. The property offers everything one could ask for.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie S.

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

Wish we had stayed longer

The property is gorgeous - like an HGTV dream. The view from the deck is pastoral and calm and the hot tub is great. It’s big enough that you don’t hear each other but there is plenty of space to congregate. Well stocked and bright. Will be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

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

Anniversary get away

We came to celebrate our 20th Wedding Anniversary. The place was absolutely gorgeous & we enjoyed every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan D.

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

vaca

Very nice place, well stocked with necessities and extras that made it very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Imran S.

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

Amazing little getaway!

The kitchen is amazing! Love the open concept, hot to hangout while making awesome food. Unfortunately didn’t get to use hot tub due to weather, but got to do some s’mores on the deck! Kids had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Amazing!!

The pictures do not do justice to how amazing this property is! This place was better than we imagined. My family stayed here while visiting Gettysburg. Perfect location, great view, beautiful home, great communication. The only bad part…this property has set my expectations of all other VRBOs. I’m not sure we will find another place this amazing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Beautiful and Spacious!

We enjoyed everything about this property for our Girls Getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francesca T.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

Beautiful home and perfect for a getaway. Great location and can’t beat the views!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023