❤️ Secluded 1940s Romantic Tiny House on the River

Shepherdstown, West Virginia
$112 avg/night
Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 1 nights

Min Stay

Relax and escape to the peace and quiet by the Potomac river, and wake to beautiful romantic views of the river and mountains, in this romantic 200 square foot tiny house situated on 2.5 acres, 450 feet of river front land. Explore and take advantage of all the activities on the river and surrounding area. Fish, bike, kayak, tube, or just sit by the river and watch the birds and wild life. Sit and read by the river or in the quite comfort of the house, w/ a bottle of wine on us. Experiencetiny house living with this unique home while still enjoying some modern comforts. There is no running water in the home and the bathroom is a modern outhouse.

This is a 1940s refurbished fisherman's cabin. It was likely built in or about 1942 as the original electric fixtures are from that date, we had to modernize them though as they don't meet current code. It is very likely that the structure was built to replace an older wooden structure in the same location. There is electricity but no running water, bottled water is provided.
NOTE that the bathroom is a pit outhouse located nearby.

On the west side of the 200square foot room, you will find a very comfortable Queen sized bed with CertiPUR foam mattress and lots of pillows. There are several blankets. At the foot is a WWII mail crate restored and converted to a trunk that was found in the tiny house, used to store extra linens and blankets. Above the headboard is a fantastic decorative shelf made from river maple that fell by the river in front of the building. Right in front of the bed is a window affording great views of the river.

On the east side of the building is the sitting area with kitchen cabinets. The counter is made from old reclaimed barn door complete with the clasp. The shelves above are from the from of the barn door complete with hinges. Equipped with utensils, a microwave, dorm fridge, and crock water dispenser. A table for two in front of another river facing window.

Outside is a small porch with two comfortable chairs and BBQ, that has a commanding view of the river. The cabin and this sitting area are nestled back into the wooded hillside loved by a plethora of songbirds and woodpeckers. We have an unheated outdoor seasonal shower (turned off before first frost in fall).
Home sits on 2.5 acres adjacent to the Potomac river with C&O national historical park across the river. This section of the river is usually shallow and often can be walked across, near Packhorse Ford. Between the property and Shepherdstown is the historic battlefield of Shepherdstown with walking path and markers.

Nestled to the other side of the tiny house is the very clean and comfortable pit toilet (out house). It is in the original location but all rebuilt with modern seat and plenty of privacy, well vented and stocked with hand sanitizer.

Full access to all living spaces, parking area, all yard areas.
The river front and fire pit are shared areas with the Stone River house.

House includes:
Free WiFi, but no TV
heat
bedding
microwave
BBQ and porch with a view

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children Unit Size: 200 Sq Ft (19 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Water Dispenser
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio Yard
  • BATHROOMS

    Outdoor Shower Shower Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The Mountains On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kaleb C

    Submitted Dec 14, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    This trip was to celebrate my 64th birthday and wind down from my busy job It was perfect for both .. very relaxing, and very cozy. We'd love to stay again.

  • Astrid

    Submitted May 25, 2025

    Stayed Feb 15, 2025

    We truly loved this location and definitely will be back!

  • Sheri

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Loved the vibe and being so close to town. Beautiful home and wonderful experience!

  • Tina

    Submitted May 29, 2022

    Stayed May 27, 2022

    Beautiful property and great scenery throughout the town.

  • Matthew

    Submitted Jan 30, 2022

    Stayed Jan 28, 2022

    The history of the tiny house, beautiful scenery, and solitude was wonderful, even in the winter.

  • April

    Submitted Jun 13, 2026

    Stayed Jun 5, 2026

    This was a perfect place to relax and enjoy some quiet time! Loved the location and place was clean!

  • CHRISTY W.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2026

    Stayed Jun 7, 2026

    Cute and quiet place to stay. It was clean and did what it had to for our 3 night stay!

  • Don P.

    Submitted May 10, 2026

    Stayed May 8, 2026

    What a beautiful rustic cabin set perfectly along the upper Potomac and still very close to Shepardstown for convenience. The space is well appointed and functional. It was a wonderful place to get away from the business of work. Thank you!

  • Lexi S.

    Submitted May 8, 2026

    Stayed May 6, 2026

    Very cute and cozy.

  • Joseph

    Submitted Apr 13, 2026

    Stayed Mar 29, 2026

    Enjoyed my stay I appreciate the view and Rich.

  • V B.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 14, 2026

    This was the perfect Valentine's getaway weekend for us. I booked the stay as a surprise, and my partner loved it. We are already talking about coming back some time. It was tidy, intimate, and peaceful. We cooked over the fire the first night, then on the grill the next night because it was raining. Both days we saw ducks, geese, and deer. The drive in the mountains was lovely as well.

  • Edie F.

    Submitted Jan 25, 2026

    Stayed Jan 23, 2026

    Good value with all you need in the little house. Quiet, simple, and sweet.

  • Christopher F.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 16, 2025

    Very kind and generous!

  • Matthew S.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 19, 2025

    Cozy home, great location, and kind and helpful host. Would like to stay again.

  • Iman S.

    Submitted Oct 24, 2025

    Stayed Oct 22, 2025

    Cabin was so so cozy!

  • Jennifer P.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    We had a lovely time at this sweet retreat! Everything as described and better! Would recommend:)

  • Anna B.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2025

    Stayed Sep 3, 2025

    Absolutely Great stay. The host was outstanding and responded to us very quickly with all our questions. The history and the view are outstanding. We went fishing and walked on the Forge all the way across right at our front door. One of the best places I ever stayed. Must visit Downtown Shepherdtown and Hapers Ferry. Sooo much history . Also must eat at Rock Hill Creamery absolutely the best ice cream Ive ever had.

  • Pamela W.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    I left the children’s age for a purpose. Because y’all made us feel like we were high school kids again. Absolutely gorgeous views for a step up from tent camping. We will be back thank you

  • Caroline D.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 22, 2025

    My second say at this cabin, definitely want to visit again. The cabin is private, clean and cozy perfect base of operations for day trips around the area.

  • Wendy A.

    Submitted Jul 8, 2025

    Stayed Jul 1, 2025

    This place is peaceful and secluded the bed was comfortable and the air conditioner kept it comfortable you have everything you need to heat up food or keep it cold the view of the river is great and we enjoyed setting on the porch and watching the river and deers that walk right through the yard! The only things I may would change is the chairs on the porch. There is a fire pit also across the road but unfortunately we didn’t get to use it because of rain.

  • J. S.

    Submitted May 6, 2025

    Stayed May 2, 2025

    A beautiful location on the Potomac River. Shepherdstown not even a mile down the road. Perfect! We arrived to a very cozy cabin. So relaxing. Comfortable bedding, great lighting inside. Great set up! Love the light on the side near the outhouse very convenient. Turn on the porch light, and the side light towards the outhouse will be on for you. The outhouse was very clean and spacious! Careful of webs and spiders we are in their space after all. We love how it's built right into nature! Recommended for sure! Updates to provide for owners : check spices some are out of date. Previous visitors not washing the items very well. We swept the deck after the storm hit to help out. :) very safe and enjoyable time with nature..thank you so much.

  • Sally H.

    Submitted Apr 29, 2025

    Stayed Apr 21, 2025

    We were over from the UK, visiting our son who lives in Washington DC and we fancied a couple of quiet days out of the city. We were not disappointed.The cabin was delightful, well-appointed and catered for all our needs. The outhouse was well-maintained and the location beside the Potomac was idyllic.Shepherdstown was wonderful - some great places to eat, a strong feeling of history and the people were so friendly.Would we come again? Yes, we certainly would!

  • Alex J.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 12, 2025

    The cabin was perfect for a few days of writing and reflecting! Everything was very clean and it was easy communicating with the owner. The house is not secluded as there are neighboring houses on two sides and if I hadn't brought an ax/saw to cut my own dry wood enjoying a fire wouldn't have been possible. But overall a lovely stay and I look forward to going again!

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Jan 28, 2025

    Stayed Jan 24, 2025

    Very nice place and area. We had a really nice stay. Would highly recommend to stay at the tiny house.

  • Megan R.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Jan 4, 2025

    It was a cozy little tiny house located right on the river. I came in January and it was about 15 degrees outside so I did not get to use the outdoor shower or grill. I was able to enjoy the view of the river from the tiny house and walk outside on the road (not too many cars). If it was any warmer I would have built a fire and sat outside closer to the river. I would love to come back and stay when it was warmer to enjoy the outdoor more. Perfect retreat to reset. Very close to a nearby college which has many food options and a close visit to Harpers Ferry to enjoy lots of hiking trails.

  • Darcy H.

    Submitted Jan 1, 2025

    Stayed Dec 31, 2024

    Lovely spot on the river for our new year’s eve stay. Would love to come back in the summer to take advantage of the outside amenities. Thank you for sharing your tiny house with us!

  • Anna L.

    Submitted Dec 15, 2024

    Stayed Dec 13, 2024

    Had a wonderful weekend at the tiny house! The host was communicative and the cabin was adorable. My boyfriend and I got to explore the local area and felt immersed in nature with all the comforts you’d hope for :)

  • Michael K.

    Submitted Nov 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 27, 2024

    Excellent little cabin right on the river and close to DT Sheperdstown which is a great town.

  • Sara S.

    Submitted Nov 4, 2024

    Stayed Nov 1, 2024

    My husband and I stayed here to celebrate our second anniversary. We wanted just a quiet getaway and it was the perfect place. Definitely will have to come back again.

  • Katrina M.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2024

    Stayed Oct 21, 2024

    The cabin is cosy and nicely appointed. The Fall colors on the river were lovely. You are close enough to several towns to satisfy any urge to “people” but the cabin offers quiet and solitude if you want it. I’ll keep it on my radar for a spring visit.

  • John S.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Oct 1, 2024

    Relaxing on the water, enjoyed the small town of Sheppardstown

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