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Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.

Step into history on Camp Hill near downtown Harpers Ferry, then unwind with loved ones around the large farmhouse table.

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Golf
Exterior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.

The Spy House is rich with history and has been lovingly updated by Its owner. It was built in the 1880s in the Federal style and has been adapted for modern living with an open-concept living room and kitchen.

Any cook will feel at home in the well-appointed eat-in kitchen. You can enjoy a relaxing meal around the large handmade farm table. You will find a heavy-duty gas stove, stainless steel appliances, and granite countertops.

The home features three bathrooms. The primary bathroom features a vintage clawfoot tub, the upstairs guest bathroom a shower, and the first-floor bathroom features a bespoke shower and vanity. Each of the three bedrooms has a comfortable queen-sized bed.

The house is situated on Camp Hill, which is less than a ten-minute walk to downtown historic Harpers Ferry and the train station. There is no downside to being so close to the action as even on the busiest of days in town, it remains quiet at the Spy House.

One of the house's former residents was suspected of being a spy for Germany, investigated and arrested by the FBI in 1945, and soon after pleaded guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit espionage; hence the name, the Spy House.

To complete your booking you must sign our Rental Agreement (which will be sent to you electronically) and provide a copy of your photo ID (e.g., valid driver’s license or passport). With those two items taken care of, you will be sent an email containing instructions for checking in the week of your stay.

For awareness, the property has exterior security cameras that may record the front and rear doors to assist with remote check-in and monitoring of the property between guests.

Property manager

Jay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee grinder
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Rafting nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 2000 sq ft (186 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 4 min walk
  • John Brown's Fort - 10 min walk
  • John Brown Wax Museum - 10 min walk
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 11 min walk
  • Civil War Living History Museum - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 9 min walk
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rossy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Harpers Ferry Brewing - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry. located?

Situated in Harpers Ferry, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Storer College Campus and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters and Harpers Ferry Children's Park are also within 10 minutes. Harpers Ferry Station is 9 minutes by foot.

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Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 123 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

laurie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Stay
Host has thought of everything to make your stay very welcome
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Convenient location with dedicated parking in front of house (not a small thing!) Very clean, quiet, and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katrina J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The house was spotless was walking distance to everything we wanted to do. Would definitely coming back here to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

sean j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our weekend in hapers ferry
House was great the renovations and decorating is beautiful owner was very helpful would definitely book this place again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Away
The property was lovely and Jay was a wonderful host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peggy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pwillis
Great house, had everything we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

So L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Harper's Ferry
Jay was a fantastic and responsive host. The house was great for hanging out in and the perfect location to walk to food, historic sites, and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

TERANCE H., Boca Raton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historic property.
Stay in a very cool historic property in a very, very historic town. Jay the host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Harpers Ferry visit
The house is wonderful. Very clean. The kitchen was nicely stocked with glassware and cookware. The location is perfect. We were just a short walk from town. Beds were comfortable, which is so appreciated! We will recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

cecilia m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
January getaway
From the helpfulness of the owner to the comfort of the property, this was a perfect stay! One of the most comfortable places we have stayed -- an old house, modest size, but nicely renovated with attention to detail, from the kitchen, to the bathrooms, to the beds, to the seating to decor. Cozy even in a snowy January stay! The area has a lot to do and see. We hope to return to the Spy House in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic family getaway
We absolutely loved our stay at the Spy House! It’s an absolutely perfect location in Harper’s Ferry to see and do everything. The house itself was so comfortable and perfect for a relaxing get away. The home reminded us of our former historic home and I was so impressed by the lovely decorative touches, and historic nature of the home with all of its charm was maintained with the perfect updates to make it comfortable for modern tastes. We had such an amazing experience and we will definitely be back and be telling our friends to stay at the Spy House for their next getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

debra n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Terrific house with all the amenities needed. Comfy and lovely vibe
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house
The Spy House was a great base in Harpers Ferry. Easy walking distance to everything - I definitely recommend Bolivar Bread - but on a quiet street. Everything inside was spotless and recently updated. The kitchen was well stocked and the den was a great space to curl up with a good book on a rainy day. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great long weekend in Harpers Ferry
The house was perfect for our friends, with 3 comfortable bedrooms. The kitchen was well stocked to handle our needs. Overall the house was a perfect location, within walking distance of downtown Harpers Ferry, so much history, and great food/drinks. In addition, the communication by property owner was exceptional.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda L W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great VRBO
Besides an excellent location, the rental is roomy and homey. The kitchen has everything you could want; it is extremely well stocked. Jay is an excellent host and responded quickly the first night to explain how to lock the door to the backyard patio. The 5 of us were very happy with out stay at the Spy House.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, great house
You cannot get much closer to lower Harpers Ferry, and a spacious house like this. Very short walk, cute little town. The house was perfectly clean and had everything necessary. It was just as described and reviewed. And the owner was a pleasure to work with. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Visit
Our family of 4 stayed here for a quick vacation before the kids went back to school. The house is very close to Harper's Ferry. It was actually closer than we thought once we realized exactly where we were. The neighborhood is quiet. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the front porch in the mornings. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and convenient!
We had a wonderful time, despite it being a rainy weekend! The house was close enough to walk to town and well stocked-we appreciated the cozy blankets, family games, and tea selections! We have 2 grade school boys and our host made some great suggestions for activities. The Aldi near by was very convenient. Thank you for hosting us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C., Salix,pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place
The Spy house is a lovely place. You can tell that Jay has put a lot of yime and energy into this house. The house is so cozy and the space is well used. We enjoyed our stay. It was so close yo everything we wanted to do. Jay was very thoughtful in what is provided for his guests, & is great with communication. We would love to go back sometime!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and historic home in Harper's Ferry
Our family of four enjoyed our stay at Jay's home. The home is very cozy and is located on a charming street in Harper's Ferry. The location is great with it being only a short walk to the lower town and AT hiking trails. The bedrooms are spacious and my kids enjoyed having their very own queen size bed. Check-in was a breeze and Jay was an excellent host. Communication was great and he would text to make sure we had everything we needed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a Weekend in Harpers Ferry!
We had a wonderful time at the Spy House in Harpers Ferry! The location is amazing -- an easy walk into the historic Lower Town and also an easy distance from restaurants and shops on the Bolivar side of town. Jay was a wonderful host and made great recommendations for food and entertainment. The house was perfect for our family group -- loved that each room had a queen sized bed and having the TV room separate from the main living area helped make sure everyone had their own space. Hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!!
The owner Jay was very responsive. He let us know if we needed anything that he was available. We were 2 couples visiting Antietam and Harpers Ferry. The house is super clean. Beds were comfy and linens were very nice. We only made breakfast there, but the kitchen was fully stocked if we wanted to do more cooking. We really enjoyed our time at the Spy House.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K., Olyphant,Pa.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect !
We have used VRBO many times over the years , and this property ranks at the top of our list ! It is absolutely perfect ! We walked to town and to many local attractions, the neighborhood is quiet and very safe. The inside of the home was spotless, and having 3 bathrooms/ 3 bedrooms was such a bonus !! We had a minor question, and Jay promptly answered our text, which is extremely important to us..If you are planning on visiting Harper's Ferry, do not hesitate to rent this home !!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well stocked house within walking distance to harpers ferry.
The house is completely remodeled inside. The owner (Jay) is responsive and the house has everything you would even think of needing (to include games). My husband and I went with another couple and we don’t have a single complaint. We plan to rent this house again every year and also this fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spy house is fabulous
Went to Harpers Ferry with my wife and another couple for 3 days. Jay was a pleasure to deal with; from offering suggestions for local wineries and restaurants, confirming all was ok at the house, even asking for constructive criticism about spyhouse. There is no criticism I could offer as the house is well stocked, tastefully appointed and updated, all within walking distance to downtown Harpers Ferry. Highly recommend this house if one is looking to stay in Harpers Ferry
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023