Charmingly renovated historic Canal House on C&O along Potomac close to Antietam

What a special place! We so enjoyed the chance to stay in such a beautifully restored and impeccably decorated home. We especially enjoyed the porch—a place where our little family gathered for coffee and conversation in the morning and again in the evening. We loved the books on the garden and the antiques and beautiful vintage wood throughout. We are even thinking about how try to replicate some of the lovely gardens at home. Our main purpose here was to visit the Antietam Batlefield. That too was a memorable and meaningful experience! Wonderful hospitality!

This property and house are wonderful. Very peaceful and beautiful. It’s the perfect place to get away and take in the nature.

Our experience was cut short due to me rolling my ankle on our first night at the house. The house and the surrounding grounds were beautiful. It was as described in the listing. Unfortunately we left the following morning. Vern was very concerned and hopeful that we would come back another time. I assured him that we would love to do that.

The historic Canal House is charming & like stepping back in time to experience the colonial period! We enjoyed coffee & evening drinks on the porch overlooking beautiful gardens. The beds & nice linens made for great sleeping! The kitchen was well equipped with a great coffee bar! We loved the close proximity to getting on the C& O trail for daily bike rides. It was the perfect spot for our party off 4 to explore the area. Vern was a wonderful host & even went the extra mile to ship the bike charger we left @ the house!! I highly recommend Vern’s home!

Lovely property!! Just what we needed to relax for a few days

A beautiful, charming home that was perfect for a quiet weekend getaway from the city. The perfect blend of historic charm and modern updates, with a lovely garden and easy access to the C&O Canal Towpath for beautiful rambles along the Potomac River. The host could not have been more prompt or attentive. A real gem!

Great and relaxing stay! Good property and tranquil ambiance.

Check in was easy and kitchen is beautiful and well stocked

The garden and grounds were absolutely beautiful. Very easy to get to the cabin. Location could not be better for everything we wanted to show our friends who came all the way from the Netherlands for their first visit to the USA. Communication with owner was great and everything was exactly as we were told. The history of the house was great to learn about.

My husband and I enjoyed our five day stay at the Canal House. We were surrounded by early American décor and felt like we stepped back in time with modern conveniences added. We were cool and comfortable in the midst of a heat wave, the mattress in the master bedroom was extremely comfortable and the kitchen was well stocked.The rocking chairs on the porch were great for morning coffee and conversations. The nearness of the C&O Canal Towpath at Taylor’s Landing provided wonderful opportunities for quiet walks together.Having Antietam Battlefield in such close proximity allowed us to take our time with the driving tour, view the artifacts and movie in the Visitor Center and visit the Antietam Cemetery.Dining in Shepherdstown, WV was fabulous! We ate at Alma Bea’s, Blue Moon Café, and had a very special anniversary dinner at The Press Room.Vern’s tips were especially helpful with all of our planning. We would highly recommend this charming rental.

The house and surrounding area are absolutely amazing. The combination of history and beauty is hard to match. So many little touches inside the house and on the property really made it feel like a home away from home. Vern is wonderful and very accommodating. We hope to come back in the fall. Amazing, relaxing stay...would recommend to anyone!

This is an amazing property for those that would like to step back in time and enjoy a unique stay. Vern does a great job of communicating throughout the process, and there are instructions to be found through the property for do's and don'ts given the historic nature of the property.It feels like there are little things to discover in every nook and cranny. Overall it's a wonderful place to relax and enjoy peace and quiet. The gardens are beautiful, and the porch is a great place to relax with a glass of wine or cup of coffee.

My wife really wanted a getaway that wasn’t too far from home. This house fit the bill and then some. The historic features are all beautiful and the home is well appointed and maintained. Our only regret was not being able to see the beautiful grounds in full bloom because it was winter! That said, the lack of foliage provided an even better view of the river from the porch.For those interested in the area for historical reasons it would make a great home base for exploring Antietam, but those who don’t care will also find a lot to like! The area is beautiful and full of things to do and see.

This break was exactly what we needed