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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

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Big Cove Tannery, PA
  • Berkeley Springs State Park
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Coolfont Spa and Wellness Center
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Whitetail Ski Resort
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About this property

Near Whitetail, Berkeley Springs, Mercersburg, Hagerstown, Antietam, Frederick

The Gordon Homestead, circa 1790, includes a fully renovated family home, updated with modern conveniences while maintaining a little old world charm. This is the perfect place to get away from it all on over 200 acres nestled in a relaxed country setting yet less than 15 minutes from historic sites, shops and restaurants. We hope that your family will fall in love with this property and make memories that are as special as those my family has enjoyed over the years.

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The home was originally built in the early 1800s and now sleeps 10. Room 1 includes a queen-size bed and access to the upstairs balcony. Room 2 includes a full-size bed and access to the upstairs balcony. Room 3 includes a full size bed. Room 4 includes a full-size futon and a reading nook. Room 5 includes a full-size bed and an office area. A large full size bath is upstairs and a 3/4 bath is downstairs. The kitchen is fully stocked to accommodate large groups in the adjoining dining room. The front porch includes an outdoor dining set that can seat 4 or extend to seat 10.

The 3/4 mile of Licking Creek stream front on the farm is perfect for fishing, kayaking, or even swimming. Seated at the base of Dickey's Mountain, this is perfect for hiking, and with access to the over 5000 acres of State Game Land #124, this is a hunting paradise.

The covered porch and upstairs balcony make a perfect place to enjoy a meal or a relaxing moment in a rocking chair. The front porch is ideal for enjoying a morning cup of coffee or an outdoor meal. The upstairs balcony is an excellent place to enjoy the stars. The outdoor fire pit is the ideal place to enjoy an amazing sunset and transition to an evening of s'mores by a fire or retreat inside to shoot a game of pool or play a board or card game.

This is a quiet country setting. Every star in the sky can be viewed with no interfering lights to block the visibility. The endless amounts of wildlife not only include deer, turkey, fox, squirrel, rabbits, turtles and many varieties of birds, but also bears, bald eagles, and porcupine. You can enjoy the peaceful sunrises from the front porch or balcony. Enjoy the amazing sunsets from the backyard firepit.

Please note that some elements of nature are unavoidable in the country. Despite the fact that we contract regular exterminator services for our home, you may encounter an occasional insect indoors, and the outdoors are beyond our control.

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Venture away from the 200+ acres of your own private nature playland and enjoy all the local flare of the nearby towns of Hancock MD (9 mi), McConnellsburg PA (14 mi), Berkeley Springs WV (16 mi), Mercersburg PA (21 mi), Hagerstown MD (31 mi), or Chambersburg PA (35 mi). Quaint towns such as Hancock MD, McConnellsburg PA, and Mercersburg PA are located nearby for antiquing, shopping, and dining. Berkeley Springs, WV offers mineral hot springs and many local artisan shops. Hagerstown MD offers the Prime Outlets, movie theaters, bowling alleys, golf, and many other recreational activities. Whitetail Ski Resort and Golf Resort are just over 20 miles away. Numerous State Parks with various recreational activities are nearby, including Cowans Gap, Cacapon, Shawnee, Cunningham Falls, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve, and Raystown Lake.

There are many historical points of interest ranging from Antietam Battlefield, the C&O Canal, Fort Frederick, Harper's Ferry, Gettysburg Battlefield, Buchanan's Birthplace State Park, Berkeley Springs Castle, Old Bedford Village, and many more.

Numerous local festivals create a draw to the community including the Quad State Beer Festival (Mar), Western Maryland Blues Festival (May), Fulton County Strawberry Festival (June), Fulton Fall Folk Festival (Oct), Berkeley Spring Apple Butter Festival (Oct) and more.

Numerous local wineries (Blue Mountain, Olney, Rusty Nail, Red Heifer, Big Cork) and breweries (Berkeley Springs Brewery, Antietam, Cushwa) are nearby. Dining options range from nearby diners and steakhouses, fine-dining, fast food, and chain restaurants.

Centrally located to major metropolitan areas such as Harrisburg PA (88 mi), Washington DC (103 mi), Baltimore MD (105 mi), Pittsburgh PA (152 mi), Philadelphia PA (189 mi), yet nestled quietly away on 200+ acres in the secluded countryside.
Features at this farm stay include an arcade/game room.
  • Free WiFi
  • 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from Potomac River and 8.9 mi (14.3 km) from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Big Cove Tannery farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Janet and Tony Rhoton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Cycling
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayaking

Guest services

  • Snow sports gear

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smoke-free property
  • Stereo

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Near Whitetail, Berkeley Springs, Mercersburg, Hagerstown, Antietam, Frederick Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, beautiful home!
My family and I enjoyed staying at your home. It was exactly as described and shown in the photographs. Simply beautiful! The kitchen had every pan, container, and gadget we needed. The weather was perfect, and we enjoyed watching the sunrise from the porches. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house is very well maintained and has everything you could need! We had a little bit of trouble getting in but the owner quickly got it taken care of! Overall great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We rented the house this weekend since it was near our daughter’s wedding venue and it was everything Janet and Tony said it would be!! Highly recommend! It was beautifully decorated and in a quiet and peaceful location. Kitchens and bathrooms were stocked and the boys enjoyed using the pool table. We ended our stay with coffee on the front porch for a few hours. We even left something that they made arrangements for us to get back. Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Don’t pass this one up
The accommodations were superb, highly recommend this property, a fully stocked house, very comfortable beds, we couldn’t have asked for a better stay, we will definitely be returning
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as the listing advertised!
Our extended family met up here from 3 different states and had a fabulous long weekend! We had everything we needed as far as cooking tools and cookware, we brought our own condiments (and food, of course) but there is Tabasco and mustard and lots of spices available! Note there is no dishwasher so we used paper plates often just to cut down on dishwashing time on vacation. The whole house is very clean and there are plenty of towels in the kitchen and bathrooms! The pool table was great and we all honed our pool skills. It is out I'm the middle of nowhere and it was a bit of a tough drive for our elder family members but they parked their car that one time once they got there and were along for the ride when we went to Harper's Ferry for a historical visit (we picked up pizza at The Pizza Shop in Martinsburg on the way back and heated it up at 'home' - really good pizza!) and to Buddy Lou's in Hancock, which was a super fun night out - good food and great service! Shower pressure is good and the watervheated up quickly and the house is toasty (we didn't get much heat out of the stereo can fireplace but it looked pretty). We also had a nice walk over the hill in back and walked to the beautiful creek area...I can only imagine how fabulous it would be in warmer months. Overall, a wonderful place to stay and relax and enjoy ~ thank you, Janet & Tony, for welcoming us into your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Homestead Nestled in the Mountains
Our family gathered to attend a wedding near McConnellsburg, PA. The Gordon Homestead was everything we could have asked for and more. Off the beaten path with acres of surrounding fields, woods, and creek, the farmhouse has been updated to provide all the modern conveniences while retaining its rustic origins. We loved playing pool in the game room, sitting outside on the porch and balcony, and making fires in the wonderful fire pit near the most beautiful mimosa tree. The landscaping around the farm house was beautiful, and we enjoyed seeing all the hummingbirds and butterflies and deer. We were about a 15 minute drive from Hancock, MD and a 25 minute drive to McConnellsburg, PA. Berkeley Springs was a 30 minute drive. It took us about 40 minutes to the Hagerstown airport. A wonderful getaway spot but also near enough for sightseeing, shopping, and other activities. A real gem! Thank you to our hosts!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful place to stay!!!
The communication was superb. There were no surprises or I wish I had asked moments. I am just thankful that there are hosts like this who are willing to share their family treasure with total strangers. My family and I could not have asked for a better location, bedding & linens, kitchen equipment, and freedom to live there the few days we were able to spend. If you want peace and quiet this is the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Reunion
Everything was perfect! Couldn’t ask for a better place to reconnect as a family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Liked: Cleanliness
90th birthday
We came here to celebrate my mother's 90th birthday. This house reminded us of the farmhouse that she grew up in. Janet and Tony are wonderful hosts! The only reason that I did not give 5 stars across the board is because when we arrived we were unable to gain access into the property because of an issue with the door/lock. That being said, Tony and the caretaker got the issue resolved in the time that it took us to go to dinner, and were extremely happy with the rest of our stay! Got to see some wildlife during our trips as well. Would definitely recommend. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

christine k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for unwinding
Great experience
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful & Restorative
Our weekend stay was more than we had hoped for! With 7 adults on retreat, this homestead was the perfect place to sit in silence, eat breakfast on the front porch, walk down to the stream, pray the rosary, stream videos over WiFi of our spiritual exercises, and share meals and conversation in a comfortable setting. Thankful for the modern conveniences — a/c so necessary with these record-breaking weekend temperatures. Maybe next time we’ll get to use the fire pit! Hosts were always quick to respond to emails. Everything in the process was great. One friend was happy I sent her the driving directions before she left home because she lost signal en route through the mountains. The place is well-cared for and beautifully & comfortably decorated. The flowers on the grounds are lovely! Mary
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Property
My family and I had a wonderful time staying at this charming property. Great views of nature and nearby mountains. My niece and nephew had a great time exploring the property. We had all the amenities we needed for the weekend. My nephew LOVED the pool table.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very peaceful setting
We really enjoyed our stay. The rural setting was very tranquil, and we loved playing pool in the room dedicated to the pool table. Lovely bathroom upstairs for morning showers!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristen Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Cute old but updated house in quiet location. A little under 40 minutes to whitetail. We had a great time getting family from New Jersey, North Carolina, and Maryland together. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heavenly Farmhouse
We enjoyed every moment of our stay at the Gordon Homestead. It was perfect for our group of friends to hang out, cook, play pool, and mostly enjoy the amazing property and all the fabulous nature it provides. We enjoyed exploring the fields down to the stream, and several people came to utilize Whitetail resort for skiing and snowboarding. It was a little misleading on the online listing that the resort was 8 miles away when it actually takes 40 minutes to get there. However, we loved the house so much it was amazing to come back to after a day on the slopes. Definitely 5 stars!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!
This house is very relaxing–a spacious, quiet area to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. I stayed here with a group of old college friends to ring in the new year, and couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The owners are very responsive, and gave a great booklet to help us navigate hikes on the property. The fire pit was also a very nice touch. A great stay overall!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful and relaxing
My husband and I had a wonderful week at this lovely home. It was quiet and very peaceful and relaxing. The kitchen was nicely stocked and the house was very clean. There were plenty of towels and the beds were very comfortable. We really enjoyed the property and surrounding areas. I would recommend this property to anyone who wants to get away from it all in a lovely, rural setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Two wonderful weeks
My husband and I and our two adult children and their partners spent 2 wonderful weeks in August at the Gordon Homestead. The house was extremely comfortable and more than well-supplied with everything we needed. Super comfortable beds, luxurious bathrooms. The central AC was a lifesaver during the heatwave. We made forays to the many, interesting historical sites nearby, went swimming in the lake at Cowans Gap, read Agatha Christie aloud at the fire pit under the stars. We can't wait to return!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway
Over accommodating!! From the owners to the home. This place is set up to relax and enjoy. Our sons loved fishing the creek. Our daughters loved walking the trails. The whole family enjoyed the pool table and fire pit. Kitchen was stacked with additional supplies and cookware to prepare for a large family. Overall we loved our stay and if we could give extra stars we would.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patti P., Ashburn, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, peaceful spot!
Your home was the perfect spot for our girls’ weekend! The house has lots of character and the renovated bathrooms are very nice. Beds were quite comfortable (we couldn’t find linens for the futon but we made do). This was the perfect place for old friends to catch up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gerson P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best House
The house was amazing and beautiful.! We were all happy to get away and had an amazing time. The owners were amazing too and made the whole experience even better.!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Seamus G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay with family
Very nice property, old, rustic with modern conveniences. Very rural and peaceful setting, glad we brought our own food!. Cabin had everything we needed for family meals. Great central point for us, as families from NC and NY were able to meet up. Children enjoyed the pool table and walking the property, we even tried fishing in the river that flows on the property boundary. Owners respond instantly to question/concerns. Loved listening the birds, lots of wild turkeys, and the moon rising over Dickie Mountain was a wonderful sight. Would recommend if looking for the rural, tranquil setting, but yet 15 mins from towns to stock up on the basics.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carmen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone loved the house and the area
Coming from DC and not planning to ski we were worried the kids would not have any fun activities. We were wrong. We went to Berkeley Springs just 20-30 min away and had lots of fun even during a pandemic. Playing pool at the house, making a fire and playing outside we’re just additional benefits 😃
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mueezay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
I rented this house for my brother’s birthday weekend, since it was close to Whitetail Resort. The house was super clean and had all the amenities we needed. The pool table in the game room was a fun activity for our family to partake in after a day of skiing. Definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Weekend
The house was exactly as advertised. The house was updated where it needed to be and all of the character of the house which makes it so inviting remained. It provided a much needed getaway and was close to the local ski resort. I would recommended this property to anyone who is visiting the area.