Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.

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Exterior
Living area
Interior
Living area
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Blue Ridge Summit, PA
  • Monterey Country Club
    3 min drive
  • Catoctin Mountain Park
    10 min drive
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort
    12 min drive
  • Gettysburg, PA (GTY-Gettysburg Regional)
    30 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.

Historic Stone House c.1800
Enjoy the natural beauty surrounding this meticulously restored historic stone farm house on 16 acres. Trails meander through wooded areas rich with wildlife. Close incredible South Mountain hiking trails including Catoctin National Park and the Appalachian trail. Also situated in the middle Civil War history, Gettysburg (20 minutes by car). 15 minutes to Ski Liberty Resort & 40 minutes to Whitetail Ski Resort.
This is an 1800 stone house with two steep and winding staircases. If you have mobility issues this is not a suitable home for you. You must watch your head going between rooms and doorways. The basement, with hand hewn chestnut log ceiling, holds the laundry and game room. The second floor is the kitchen, living room, quarter bath and access to a mahogany deck with spectacular views. The third floor holds two bedrooms, office space and a full bath with shower and clawfoot tub. Step outsid to a mahogany deck with spectacular views. There is a spring house and two spring fed ponds, a railroad track runs at the bottom of the property, about five acres away. you will hear a slow moving freight train pass once or twice a day.
Also known as the “Benchoof Homestead”, History tells us that General Robert E. Lee stopped at this farm on his retreat from Gettysburg in 1863. His confederate amy traveled Furnace road, adjacent to this property. Monterey Pass, the site of a major Union/Confederate skirmish is in this area. Part of the Underground Railroad is also located at Monterey Pass. Nearby Historic Waynesboro offers ammenities and excellent Sushi and Korean BBQ, a revival cinema, antiquing and art galleries. Emmitsburg is ten minutes away and home to Mother Setons Shrine and The National Fire Academy. The general area is also replete with wineries, craft beer, antiquing etc.

Property manager

Michelle
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No metal detecting No hunting.

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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Blue Ridge Summit

Located in Blue Ridge Summit, this farm stay is in a rural area and in the mountains. Renfrew Museum and Park and Catoctin Furnace are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pall Mall and Mr Ed’s Elephant Museum. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and The Round Barn Farm Market are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Blue Ridge Summit, PA

What's nearby

  • Monterey Country Club - 3 min drive
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort - 12 min drive
  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 24 min drive
  • Mount St. Mary's College - 25 min drive
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 29 min drive

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Montezuma Mexican Restaurants - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Experience rural charm at this historic farm in the mountains near Gettyburg. located?

Situated in the mountains, this farm stay is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Monterey Country Club and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Pen Mar Park and South Mountain State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet & Relaxing
Very nice old farmhouse in a quiet and relaxing setting. Large grassy and wooded section to the front of the house that featured deer & turkeys. The house was cozy & comfortable & had everything we needed to relax after a day of sightseeing in Gettysburg.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really unique place
The house is as described by owner. It was really in a beautiful location and we just loved reading about some of the history of the house and property. The house is well stocked with the essentials and it was so quiet and private. I will stay there again sometime if the owner will have us again. Communication with the owner prior to our visit went well. There are a lot of things to do nearby to make an experience. One of our favorite places we have stayed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michelle

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I am filmmaker seeking respite from the city. O recently returned to the area. I’m passionate about historic homes and feel very lucky to be caring for this property. The home is a portal into a different time. I am happy to be able to share this experience with you.

Why they chose this property

Blue Ridge Summit is a beautiful mountain getaway of historical significance and I grew up in the area. While I’ve been lucky to travel the world this area is as beautiful as I’ve seen!

What makes this property unique

This property was the first homestead on the mountain. The area is steeped in history. In addition to the Underground Railroad activity and civil war activity in the area -Blue Ridge Summit was also a popular resort town at the turn of the century. https://www.visitpa.com/region/dutch-country-roads/blue-ridge-summit
We are close to skiing, hiking, the Appalachian Trail. Penmar Park is nearby https://www.washco-md.net/parks-facilities/county-park/parks-pen-mar/
Historic Fort Ritchie has undergone a revival https://www.ritchierevival.com/. The area is also replete with wineries and craft beer. The small town is nearby for all of your shopping needs. The town square has a fabulous sushi restaurant and Korean BBQ. Antiquing abounds in the area. Emmitsburg, Maryland is also minutes away- home to Mother Seton Shrine and the National Fire Academy.

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English

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