Farmhouse Writer's Retreat in Historic Shepherdstown

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Shepherdstown, WV

Shepherdstown Visitors Center6 min walk
Shepherd University7 min walk
Shepherdstown Opera House8 min walk
Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1- Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2- most private

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3- Sun filled Writer's Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining Area

About this property

Lovingly restored historic farmhouse located in Shepherdstown. 3 bed, 2 full bath with modern kitchen, W/D in washroom, private parking surrounded by flower gardens. Brand new water heater, central air system and appliances. Brand new 50 in Flat Screens (3x) and wireless speaker with good WiFi. Walk to shops, restaurants, opera house and university. Set up for families with kids, friends weekends, remote work or creative retreat.

Property manager

Max

Premier Host

Amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No unregistered guests allowed.

Do not move the furniture.

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

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

Shepherdstown

This farm stay is located in Shepherdstown. Shepherdstown Museum and Shepherdstown Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include A-T Gift Company Farm Winery and For the Kids, By George Children's Museum. John Brown Museum and John Brown Wax Museum are also worth visiting.

Shepherdstown, WV

What's nearby

Shepherdstown Visitors Center - 6 min walk
Shepherd University - 7 min walk
Rumsey Steamboat Museum - 7 min walk
Shepherdstown Opera House - 8 min walk
Antietam National Battlefield - 9 min drive

Getting around

Martinsburg Station - 15 min drive
Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

The Black Dog Coffee Company - 13 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The Pump House East - 8 min drive
Dairy Queen - 3 min drive
VCS PatriotCafe - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse Writer's Retreat in Historic Shepherdstown pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse Writer's Retreat in Historic Shepherdstown?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse Writer's Retreat in Historic Shepherdstown?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse Writer's Retreat in Historic Shepherdstown located?

Situated in Shepherdstown, this farm stay is within a 10-minute walk of Shepherdstown Visitors Center, Shepherd University and Rumsey Steamboat Museum. Shepherdstown Museum and Shepherdstown Opera House are also within 10 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

4 Jan 2024

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

Great Stay

We were there over Christmas and New Years Eve. House was clean and very comfortable. We enjoyed the stay very much. Communication with the owner was quick and superb.

Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

23 Nov 2023

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

JFK50 Friend Group

The house was clean (something I appreciate in a day when a $150 hotel stay no longer guarantees a clean room) and the three upstairs rooms with 2x queens & a king easily accommodated our group of six. If bringing a group with multiple cars, it’s important to note that there is driveway space for TWO cars. We only found 4 bath towels & asked for 2 more, but the cleaner didn’t feel comfortable dropping off towels while no one was home. The rental was ~20 min from the JFK race start & was a great location for us! Wish we had more time to explore local historical sites!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Stephen F.

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long Weekend

Fine for multiple couples.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby B.

15 Sept 2023

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

Lovely, comfortable house

This is a beautiful house that has been restored and renovated really nicely and has everything one would need for a nice stay. It's also very close to the main downtown of Shepherdstown and we enjoyed walking to restaurants and shops from the house. Very clean and beds were comfy. Has a bit of a tricky staircase for small children, but otherwise we had a comfortable, fun, and relaxing stay at this house.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy P.

6 Sept 2023

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

Great location for exploring Shepherdstown

This is a very cute house in a nice location. Everything was clean and orderly; the kitchen was pretty well provided for basic cooking and eating for 4 people, and the host was responsive and helpful. Many changes of level throughout the house, and two low doorways could be emphasized in the listing - this house is not handicapped-accessible. Two parking spaces on the property; others across the street. Would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Max

Family of travelers with 22 countries visited and counting. Shep-Town is our favorite small town retreat and the farmhouse is mighty comfy. Feel free to use any food or flowers from the onsite gardens

Why they chose this property

Shep-Town has way more decent to high quality restaurants than many large cities. It does not make sense but we will take it. Enjoy the town and especially the people!
Our renovated farmhouse has great beds, new TV and wifi set up, new kitchen and custom walnut shelving (done by us!). Onsite parking, original wavy glass window glass and working flower gardens onsite make for an unforgettable stay. Enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Walk to all restaurants
Private parking
Historic farmhouse setting
Easy to find
Covered original porch
Relaxing rear garden oasis
Full w/d in mud room