Harpers Ferry, West Virginia
Summary:
Waverly Cottage is an elegant 1840s Victorian with its own delightful history -- right in the heart of Historic Downtown! The perfect location for your Harpers Ferry stay.
The highlights:
- Walk just steps to all of the highlights in Harpers Ferry (we’re surrounded by the National Park!)
- Relax with a glass of wine on the private front or back porches
- Curl up with a book in the sunny sitting room
- Stream movies or take video calls on the fastest WiFi you can get
Enjoy!
The Space:
Our cozy retreat has all the comforts of home, nestled right in the center of Historic Harpers Ferry. Waverly Cottage is ideal for couples, families, or small groups of friends -- and is the perfect home base for your getaway!
The cottage includes:
- 2 bedrooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds
- 1 full bathroom and the second one is a half bath.
- Two additional pull-out beds, one in the living room (queen) and the other in the sitting room (twin)
- Cute front porch with a bench -- perfect for people watching :)
- Large elevated back porch with two comfy chairs and a bench to relax with a glass of wine
- Fully-stocked kitchen with a stove/oven and microwave
- Central AC and heat to keep you comfortable
- SmartTV with access to all your favorite streaming services
- Fast, reliable WiFi that’s more than enough to stream movies and hold video calls
We often take our two little kids to the cottage, so we're very family-friendly. Unfortunately, we don't allow any dogs or cats in the cottage.
One of the best aspects of Waverly Cottage is the location. We’re surrounded by the boundaries of the National Park (it’s across the street) and literally steps from all of the major sites in Harpers Ferry (less ¼ mile from John Brown’s Fort). We’re also just a short 5 minute walk from the Appalachian Trail.
Beyond Historic Harpers Ferry, we love how close to everything we are! Fantastic hiking trails, kayaking and tubing on the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and dozens of amazing little shops, restaurants, and wineries -- all within a 20 minute drive.
We only have 1 parking pass available for now. We hope to have a 2nd parking pass available soon. If you need more than 1, please ask us about it.
I loved this old house and the town. It worked great for me and my four grown kids The imperfections of the house due to age just made me appreciate it more.
Excellent location in the historic district of Harpers Ferry. Easy (but steep) walk from the cottage to the waterfront. The cottage is well-equipped. The floor plan worked for our group of three adults. There is one full bathroom which is ensuite with the primary bedroom. The half-bath is downstairs off of the kitchen. So, it took a little accommodation to share the full bathroom, but we managed well during our three-night stay. The kitchen is well-equipped. Parking is street side on a narrow lane. But, included parking in that part of a historic town is quite a plus. Tony was a helpful and responsive host.
Family is looking forwarded to a longer stay in the future. Great get away from the city rat race. Loved being able to walk everywhere insteading of driving. First VRBO experience but so much easier than dealing with hotels.
The pretty Victorian home was just as described and located in the perfect spot for touring Harpers Ferry. The host was very responsive to all our needs. It was a lovely visit for me and my 89 year old Dad.
Probably the best possible location in the Harper's Ferry area. The cottage was wonderful, very quaint and comfortable. It's location is perfect, nestled in the woods and, as described, only walking minutes from the Harper's Ferry sights. A day did not go by that we did not see wildlife in the back or front of the house. Tony was the best host we've had in VRBO.
Lovely historic home that was easy walking distance to attractions and restaurants. The beds were comfortable and the whole home was very well stocked and appointed.
Make sure you read the description of the property carefully. The VRBO specs are incorrect, the written description is more accurate. There are really only 2 bedrooms, both upstairs that share the only full bath, which is an ensuite off the queen bedroom. The second bathroom is a half bath located off the kitchen. The house definitely shows its age on the inside and outside, including very thin walls, sloping floors and door handles that fall off. (We figured out very quickly why there was a screwdriver in the bathroom.) Stability of wifi connection to stream on the TV was not good. Location is nice and walkable for Harper's Ferry. The parking is very tight for large cars. We appreciated Tony checking in and being responsive.
Great place to stay and feel apart of the town. The short walk down the hill is beatific. The house is cute and communication was great.
Helpful owners, good location, a few minor repairs needed.
This charming Victorian house has everything. Tony, the host, is great. He does a super job making sure your stay goes smoothly. His house manual is the best I have encountered (precise and helpful). And should you have any questions, he is but a text away. The house is a gem. It’s well kept, comfy, cozy, and perfectly situated. Located on a quiet road, it is within walking distance to all that makes Harpers Ferry a wonderful place to visit. The town is rich in natural beauty, interesting historical sites, and excellent hiking opportunities. I look forward to coming back to Harpers Ferry and staying at Waverly Cottage.
This was a return trip for us, the time before we stayed at the Clarion. It was a treat to be staying right in Harpers Ferry this time and not have to worry about parking. The house was lovely and the property manager was friendly and communicative. We will stay here again!
We had a wonderful time. Easy access to the sites and trails. Excellent communication with owner. We would use again.
walking distance to so many things! Restaurants, hiking shopping! This adorable house is perfect for discovering Harpers Ferry. We had some great meals and took some great hikes in this beautiful little town. I have stayed at many VRBOs but the communication I got from the owner was one of the best. I have had so far..
Location is everything! This rental home is right in the center of historic Harpers Ferry, within walking distance of everything. The scenery is gorgeous and the house comfortable and cozy. We couldn't have had a nicer stay.
Cottage was just as listed. Cute and quaint. Right in the heart of Harper’s Ferry. Walking distance to everything you want to see as a visitor. Tony is a SUPER host!
This house was perfect for our family of 5 - 2 adults, 3 kids. We love a walkable vacation - this cottage house was clean, cozy and relaxing (front and back porches!) with the bonus of historic charm and a few minute walk from lower town historic sites, coffee shops, restaurants, Appalachian Trail, etc. Tony was a super helpful host and communicated very quickly. Highly recommend!!
The house was super clean when we arrived. Cleanliness is the most important thing when I stay somewhere and it was superb here. We came to Harper's Ferry to hike and there are several trailheads within walking distance of the house. You can easily walk to the shops and restaurants in 5 minutes. This was really convenient not to have to drive and find parking. Parking at the house is tight so it would be difficult to park a truck or a large SUV. Overall the house was nice and the Host Tony was excellent in getting information to you regarding the stay and places to go in the area.
Thank you, Tony, for making your home available. You’re a helpful and attentive host with great communication. We really enjoyed our stay. The two bedrooms were perfect for my wife and me and our two adult daughters. The home was very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed eating out in town and also cooking in the well-appointed kitchen. It’s a great spot for exploring all the activities that Harpers Ferry has to offer. Definitely recommend and would stay again. A delightful experience!
Walking distance to restaurants and sights. Gorgeous house. Spotlessly clean. The owner was very responsive with recommendations. Rated it five stars for everything.
My husband and I stayed at this lovingly restored 1842 home that came with parking! We could walk to everything the quaint and charming town of Harper's Ferry offered. We walked to several restaurants and hiked Maryland Heights. The back porch was lovely and we enjoyed a glass of wine after the hike. The home was clean, tastefully decorated, and the kitchen was well appointed. My husband was really impressed with the water pressure. The host, Tony, was very responsive, accommodating, and helpful. We would stay here again.
Charming older property with a location that can’t be beat. Amazing to stay right in the heart of historic Harper’s Ferry. Walking distance to the national park, hiking, shopping and dining. Highly recommend.
Wonderful, charming cottage.