C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage

Sharpsburg, Maryland
$270 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Located just steps away from Dam #4 on the C&O Canal / Potomac River. (C&O mile marker 84.6) Perfect for a getaway or romantic weekend. You can hike/bike the C&O Canal, bring your kayak/canoe/bikes, fish or swim in the river. Sit on the porch and listen to the rumble of the water falling over the dam. Local lore is this was the home of a canal lock keeper or the gate house keeper. For history buffs, there was a small skirmish when Lee’s army attempted to cross dam.
r>THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE, OWNER ON SITE IN GARAGE APARTMENT.

The house is a historic house built in 1841 and remodeled sometime in the early 1900's. Please be aware, the steps up to the front door and the basement steps are a little steep.

THE FIREPLACE IS NOT TO BE USED, its not in working condition.

FYI - this house is not a Canal Quarters lockhouse operated by the C & O Canal Trust, it is privately owned.

Cell service can be sketchy down here at the river, all depends on your carrier/weather conditions, etc. I have no issues, but if you do, wi-if calling and text works. And the internet works great!

Roku for tv. You will need to use your own passwords for Netflix, YouTube, etc.

FYI FOR TIMID DRIVERS : The house is high on a hill above the river, one side of the driveway has a steep drop off down to the road. The driveway is tight, but there is room for 4 cars, you will need to make 3 point turns in order to turn around.


Public boat ramp a few miles farther down the road. Because of steep/tight driveway, there is no room for boat/jet ski trailers. You can keep them overnight at a horse farm a few miles away for a small fee.

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  • Feature Features
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Cross-country Skiing And Snowboarding Nearby
  • 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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 50+ Mbps
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Rafting Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location Near A Hospital Near Outlet Shopping On The River
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Handrails In Stairways Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Well-lit Path To Entrance

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Barbara S.

    Submitted May 20, 2026

    Stayed May 11, 2026

    This was the best stocked kitchen I have ever found in a rental property. Location was just what we were looking for, and host was very responsive and helpful.

  • Mark August K.

    Submitted Apr 19, 2026

    Stayed Apr 16, 2026

    Truly nothing but a possible experience! Roark had everything imaginable for us on her home. Kitchen fully stocked tissues on every room etc. The location for the canal exceptional!

  • Bonnie W.

    Submitted Jan 9, 2026

    Stayed Dec 22, 2025

    The Host was wonderful. Responded quickly to questions before we got there. The place was BEAUTIFUL! We hosted a get together dinner for my son, his wife and her family with our family. There was plenty of room, the kitchen perfect for preparing a Ham dinner. We had 11 people there. Christmas morning, my daughter and I sat on the porch, ate breakfast and read. The beds very comfy, and the views of the Potomac as well as the walking trail inviting. I would go back.

  • Tina M.

    Submitted Dec 21, 2025

    Stayed Dec 16, 2025

    The place was perfect. A cozy “cottage” with so much character. It was exactly what we needed. Our grown kids came each day and we were very pleased at the amount of utensils, pans, dishes etc for cooking. We spent most of our time just being together. The hosts were very responsive to any questions. And take great care of the place!

  • Kirt C.

    Submitted Dec 7, 2025

    Stayed Dec 5, 2025

    It was very nice.

  • Helen H.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2025

    Stayed Oct 16, 2025

    The cottage was very comfortable and cozy and had many amenities and special touches to make it very welcoming. It was quiet and peaceful and located within short drives to the Antietam Battlefield and Shepherdstown where we rented bikes for a nice day of biking on the C&O Canal, the focus of our long weekend. We enjoyed the sounds of the Potomac River at the dam and the birds while relaxing on the porch.

  • Heather H.

    Submitted Oct 11, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    We absolutely LOVED the cabin! It was so cozy and charming. The owners were very responsive and helpful. The cabin was stocked with all things needed. This has been our favorite vrbo thus far!!!

  • Lukah L.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    This house and visit overall was spectacular. Rorke was incredibly responsive, the house was very clean, there were many helpful little notes about the quirks of the house, and the location right on the river could not be more peaceful and ideal.

  • Anne K.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 8, 2025

    The house is really lovely and cozy and magically done, and the owner has thought of every convenience, including interesting books about the area, which I really appreciate. However, the listing should be a lot more clear that cell phone service can be nonexistent which it was for me. 10 days of not being able to receive or make phone calls is pretty insane. I know I am supposed to somehow make calls on the Internet, but I am not that technologically sophisticated. also due to a delay at the airport I arrived in the dark and I could not find the house. It is not Addressed properly at the street level. There’s no sign that has its address and no arrows pointing to which driveway to take. I arrived in the dark and exhausted. I am ill. I have fibromyalgia and I just could not continue exploring where I should be and I ended up sleeping in my car. Both of my guests independently told me that they thought it was strange that there was no sign out front that said 6520 and anand a flag or arrow showing which driveway. And that the access should be a lot more clearer. It’s not very hard to put out a street number and an arrow pointing to the right number.

  • William H.

    Submitted Jun 14, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    We loved this incredible location just off of dam number 4. There is beautiful hiking along the river within a stone’s throw of the porch and the house itself is like a grandmother’s hug.

  • Rodney R.

    Submitted May 31, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    So lovely and clean. More than we had imagined!!!

  • Karen V.

    Submitted Nov 11, 2024

    Stayed Nov 8, 2024

    We had a great time. Very comfortable like home.

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2024

    Stayed Oct 9, 2024

    Peaceful, tranquil and so much to explore right outside the door. The front porch is the perfect location for meals and reading. I absolutely loved riding my bike on the C&O canal towpath. The cottage is beautiful and well decorated with lots of details. Can’t wait to come back!

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