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Historic Breeches Pocket- Immaculate, Hand-built Log Cabin house- Gettysburg; DC

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Interior
Exterior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Thurmont, md
  • Thurmont Town Hall & Offices
    3 min drive
  • Cunningham Falls State Park
    6 min drive
  • Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
    7 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    44 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Breeches Pocket- Immaculate, Hand-built Log Cabin house- Gettysburg; DC

Nestled in the foothills of Catoctin National Park (home of the Presidential Retreat, Camp David), near the Museum of Civil War Medicine and other historic locations, this is not just a cabin in the woods--it is a home that took two years of great carpentry and masonry work to build, with no expense spared until it was completed.
This historic (~1860) log home was relocated and rebuilt, piece by piece, in 2003 with a new kitchen, bathrooms, and custom-painted fireplace. Located on the historic "Saint Elizabeth" property, 1500 feet from our farmhouse, the cabin was remodeled as a luxury, upscale guesthouse, using the finest materials and craftsmanship, including handmade pieces by owner and resident wood-maker, Bill Eyler.
Cheerful but cozy, there is nothing 'rough' about this home. Boasting great views and privacy, and is only minutes from food markets, restaurants, and countless activities from hiking and skiing to ghost tours, wineries, and Civil War monuments.
This is a property for the discriminating traveler who desires the highest quality. Please look for the blue mailboxes and gristmill "wheel" at the entrance to the property.
We do attempt to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and you will always find this home in top condition and working order. Please visit with us and give us your thoughts-- we know they will be happy ones.
All towels and linens are supplied, and the kitchen is fully stocked.

Some Local Attractions:
Family Hiking: https://marylandroadtrips.com/road-to-trail-your-guide-to-family-hiking-in-maryland/

Catoctin Mountain Park: https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/trip-ideas/article/a-walk-through-the-history-and-geology-of-catoctin-mountain-park

Heritage Bicycle Tours: https://www.visitfrederick.org/blog/post/explore-frederick-county-on-two-wheels-take-a-bicycle-ride/



Please note: The floorplan for this house is that of an old farmhouse--see floorplan under photos. You must go through one BR to access another on the upper and lower floors. We do not have a half bath on the main floor. We also have a THREE-DAY MINIMUM STAY in the Summer season. No parties unless approved in advance.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Thurmont Regional Library. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Thurmont Town Hall & Offices and a few minutes from Thurmont Regional Library
This cabin offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Thurmont cabin is smoke free.

Property manager

Bill or Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Cycling on site
  • Sledging nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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.

Historic Breeches Pocket- Immaculate, Hand-built Log Cabin house- Gettysburg; DC Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 156 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 169 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 169 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, convenient location
This beautiful home was built by the owners and is tastefully decorated as well as nicely maintained. The location makes it extremely convenient for day trips to surrounding towns such as Frederick, Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg. The home is comfortable and can easily accommodate a large group. The hosts are very responsive. We enjoyed our stay and would rebook if we were to return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T., Oldsmar

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place !
The property is gorgeous with special details everywhere. The beds and linens were cozy and comfortable. convenient to Gettysburg and Baltimore. Grounds were grear for night time fire pit and smores. Highly Recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
I love that the owners left details on the restoration of this beautiful cabin. Very clean and nicely supplied. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Worked out perfectly for us
Quaint and cozy with plenty of room. Chris, the host, was sweet and very informative. This place is so inviting and suited us perfectly, inside and out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent property!!
We all had a wonderful time and the stay was amazing. Thank you for opening your home for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was great!
Had a great stay. Please make sure to read the fine print about the house set up. The host is honest about it but I booked quickly and didn't notice - you have to walk thru 1 bedroom upstairs to get to the other, and same downstairs. House was nice and clean and had everything we needed. The host was great and even mailed back some items that we accidentally left behind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely renovated historic home
The house and grounds are wonderful. The house is cozy, beautifully furnished, and comfortable. There are plenty of places to spread out in the living room and sunroom as well as several outdoor areas in good weather. We enjoyed happy hour and games on the side deck. The grounds are secluded and beautiful. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, comfy and cozy
The home is very cozy. We enjoyed the outdoor rockers on the covered porch. Beds and bedding comfortable, bathrooms and kitchens very nice. Had everything we needed. Lovely stay. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway for an annual friends trip
My friends and I stayed there two times for an annual friends trip. It's a clean & charming home with some great bathrooms too. The owner is awesome with communication and jumping in if we need anything. We're looking forward to going back again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and family meetin'. We were visiting Frederick and Gettysburg.
Beautiful history in the home as well as the area. This was a 3 day trip for gal friends to visit and see Gettysburg, PA and Frederick, MD. We spent most of our time enjoying the sitting areas within the home. The weather outside was 90 degrees so we missed out on enjoying the outside spaces for coffee in the a.m. Lovely home. So homey, eclectic and clean. Christine was a great hostess. We missed out on meeting Charles. His hard work on building this beautiful home was evident thru out. was and did not get to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brienne H., Kennewick

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
This is such an amazing property! Be sure to check the books in the sitting room about it's history! Quiet, beautiful and the hosts were just the nicest people. We are from the West Coast and we are not sure we will ever make it back to this immediate area, but if we were, we would definitely try to get this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Visit
We really enjoyed our stay and the location and facilities we're wonderful. We had a small family reunion and everyone was impressed with the cabin and in particular all the wonderful antiques. Bill, the owner was very cordial and accomodating. Will probably be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
This was an ideal location and such a comfortable property for our girl group to have a mini reunion. Close proximity to Frederick and wineries and parks. Perfect for cooking and dining together or just relaxing and talking. Bill and Chris are delightful hosts and the house is a very special architectural gem. Would love to return sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House & Property
Very impressed with the amenities, decor and the beautiful grounds. We will definitely book again. Bill was a super host. Encouraged to explore the whole property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work week
Beautiful home, great location. Will definitely look to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Historic. Private. Flexible space. Warm. The host decorated for the holidays in a very traditional and tasteful way. Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

luc b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Beautiful house to spend time in family and visiting surrounding area. We had a great time and would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
3 generation memories
Overall a sweet memory-making stay in your lovely restored cabin. Thank you for decorating for Christmas - it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

debora s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yarn travellers
3rd visit to this lovely property. Just perfect for friends to get together and explore the area, and come back to relax. Hosts were terrific - everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Breeches Pocket delivers yet again
We had a great time this past weekend. We've come here nearly 10 times and everything is always in great condition. One item I hadn't noticed before is the very guest-friendly check-out policy. Official check-out time is 11:30, which is a relief from other rentals where you have to race out the door first thing in the morning. Also, Chris/Bill have limited/reasonable expectations for items to take care of at check-out. Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MATT M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent!
Great place to stay when you visit Gettysburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer weekend
Great weekend with friends away from the city. The property was great and the owners were easy to deal with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
Fabulous historic property with all the modern amenities. Loved every thing about it. Great location, excellent communication with host, comfortable, roomy for family of 5.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., Orlando, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Immaculate
Beautiful, clean home in immaculate condition with everything you could possibly need to make your vacation comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
Wonderful cozy & well-appointed cabin. Very clean & well stocked. We enjoyed trips to Gettysburg, Hershey Park & Frederick, all within driving distance.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023