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White House Inn - Historic Home in Harpers Ferry!

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5 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

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5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10334 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

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

White House Inn - Historic Home in Harpers Ferry!

MOUNTAIN MAMA VACATION HOMES

Originally built in 1837, the former White House Inn is chock full of history and right in the middle of all Harpers Ferry has to offer! The back patio is a dream for outdoor dining, and from there you can even catch a glimpse of Maryland Heights through the trees. The front porch overlooks Washington Street and is a lovely place to decompress after a hike on the A.T. or a bike ride on the C&O towpath, both of which you can begin and end right at your doorstep.

We are committed to Rent Responsibly standards. This means we follow best-in-class guidelines to ensure you have a peaceful, safe and memorable stay with us. We care a lot about maintaining good relationships with our community, so we appreciate you following these "house rules" during your stay.

LODGING AGREEMENT: The guest booking the property must digitally sign a lodging agreement immediately following the reservation. The most important terms of the agreement are included below, and the guest may cancel a booking penalty free within 24 hours. If the lodging agreement is not completed with 24 hours then the reservation will be cancelled. The agreement will be sent via text message, so please be sure your phone number is correct before booking.

AGE 25 OR OLDER TO BOOK: The guest booking the property must be 25 years of age or older. We reserve the right to request a photo or scan of a government-issued photo ID. The guest who books must stay at the property--you may not book for others if you do not intend to stay at the property.

QUIET HOURS START AT 10 PM: Our property's quiet hours of 10 pm to 6 am are required by county ordinance and enforced by local police. If the police respond to a noise complaint, every individual on the property may face a misdemeanor criminal charge and be subject to a fine by the county of $300. Failure to abide by the county noise ordinance will result in the immediate termination of the stay without refund.

Past noise complaints have always come from groups of 20-somethings. If you are booking for a group of people in their twenties and you think your group may want to play loud music at any time then do not book this property or cancel your reservation if you have already booked. Find another place for your trip so you do not have your trip terminated early and without refund.

NOISE MONITORING AND SECURITY CAMERA: We use devices that measure volume levels throughout the property (like a smoke detector but for noise) and allow us to respond to noise nuisances before the police are called. The devices are triggered primarily by sustained periods of loud music, not things like loud talking or laughter (which is encouraged!). The devices do not record audio and are 100% privacy compliant. We also have two security cameras that record the front door and rear driveway. This allows us to facilitate remote check in and monitor the property between guests.

ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS: Every stay is backed by our accident forgiveness program. Guests will not be held responsible for damage caused during their stay (up to a maximum of $1,500) if 1) the damage is accidental, and 2) the damage is reported as soon as possible, and by no later than the check out time.

POSSIBLE BACKGROUND CHECK: We reserve the right to use a third-party to verify the guest's identity and check criminal databases to finalize the reservation. Complete terms regarding the guest verification are provided in the lodging agreement, and can be provided sooner upon request.

NO PETS: No exceptions, sorry. Please don't ask whether we can allow your perfectly house-trained, hypoallergenic labradoodle to join because we can't :-)

LIMITED PARKING: There is room for a maximum of four cars in the parking area, and to park four cars requires that two of those cars are blocked in by the other two cars. There is also paid street parking available along Washington St, but spots can be VERY hard to find on the weekends.

BUGS: Harpers Ferry is situated between two rivers--that means there are lots of bugs, especially in the summertime. Even if you are careful some of those bugs will find their way into the house. The best way to minimize the number of bugs inside is to keep doors and windows closed at all times. Please also carefully clean up the kitchen every night and securely package up all food.

NO SMOKING: Smoking is never allowed inside the house. You may smoke outside as long as you clean up after yourself. You may not litter cigarette butts on the deck, in the yard, or anywhere else--butts must go in the trash after they have cooled off.

SHEETS: At the end of your stay you will be asked to strip the sheets off the beds that were used and leave the sheets on top of the beds.

NO FIREARMS: Guests may not bring firearms or ammunition inside the house.

NO ILLEGAL DRUGS: Guests may not possess or consume any illegal drugs on the property, including cannabis.
ABOUT MOUNTAIN MAMA VACATION HOMES
Mountain Mama is a professional vacation rental company in the Harpers Ferry area. This is not just a side-gig for us--this is our full-time job! Rest assured that you are in the hands of professionals and will receive unmatched service. We are on mission to help family and close friends spend unplugged time together creating memories they will treasure. Harpers Ferry is a still-hidden gem and we can't wait to share it with you!

Just a 6 min walk from Harpers Ferry's Lower Town, this is the closest vacation rental to Lower Town that sleeps more than 7 guests--no need to worry about finding a parking spot when you stay here. Get ready to experience all Harpers Ferry has to offer just steps from your front door!

DRIVING DISTANCES
Harpers Ferry (Lower Town and national park) - 2 min
River Riders - 5 min
Harpers Ferry Brewing & Adventure Center - 10 min
Loudoun County vineyards - 15 min
Charles Town - 15 min

Washington, DC - 1 hr 10 min
Baltimore - 1 hr 10 min
Dulles Airport - 45 min

The house has grown over the past nearly two centuries and now boasts plenty of space to spread out, making it the perfect home base for a Harpers Ferry getaway with extended family.

BEDROOM LAYOUT
Bedroom 1: king bed on 2nd floor w/ couch, TV, and en suite bathroom
Bedroom 2: queen bed on 2nd floor; shares bathroom #3 with bedroom #3
Bedroom 3: bunk bed on 2nd floor with full on bottom and twin on top; shares bathroom #3 with bedroom #2
Bedroom 4: queen bed on 2nd floor with en suite bathroom
Bedroom 5: queen bed on 2nd floor with en suite bathroom

Property manager

Mountain Mama Vacation Homes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 3,600 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

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About the area

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Harpers Ferry, WV

What's nearby

  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • John Brown Wax Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • John Brown's Fort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Civil War Living History Museum - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Harpers Ferry Station - 8 min walk
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

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

White House Inn - Historic Home in Harpers Ferry! Reviews

Reviews

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Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Honestly, it was exactly how it was described - which was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous Home
Wonderful property. Great beds and bedding, lovely restored home. Check in very easy great communications with host. All bedrooms have great privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
Home was beautiful, spacious, and well equipped. Greatly enjoyed all the location had to offer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house!
This house was the perfect homebase for a weekend reunion with friends. The host is responsive; the house is gorgeous; bathrooms and spare beds abound. It was hard to tear ourselves away from that perfect porch!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip for Harbers Ferrry
The house was clean and well decorated. It was close to all the historical sites of Harpers Ferry. Highly recommended 👌
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ann b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Harper’s Ferry
Beautiful town! Lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
AT Hikers
You have a great place and a super location. I was traveling with a group of AT section hikers and we enjoyed the Harpers Ferry area and our stay. The house was a great size for our needs. Many thanks, Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We loved our stay! Beautiful house, close to everything, great communication by host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
As advertised
Cute Historical house with everything you need for a weekend away. Cooking pots are somewhat limited if planning on making a big meal, but for breakfast and normal meals is sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week day get away
Beautiful home with great furnishings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little getaway
The house was so much more beautiful and bigger in person than I realized from photos! The location is such an easy walk down into town. The host checked in with me several times to make sure I was doing okay and didn't need anything. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location and space for a large group!
Everything was perfect. Appreciated having a bedroom and bathroom for everyone and large gathering spaces to spend time with my family. I hope to make this an annual tradition and book again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Spring Break getaway
The property is in the perfect location, within a quick walk to historical sites, shops, restaurants, and hiking.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun house in great location!
We loved the character in this house, a great balance of old charm and updates! Lots of room to spread out and super easy to walk around town from here!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Book Club Getaway
Lovely, comfortable home for a ladies book club weekend. Plenty of space and comfortable beds. Loved the fireplace for a chilly March night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
Great house in a great location. Would stay again and recommend to others
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cord N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrific House and Location.
9 of us stayed at this amazing house. Old house with modern amenities. Walking distance to the main part of town although that uphill walk back is tough 😎
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cousins reunion
This home has been updated with all the modern conveniences so tastefully and retains all its innate charm. Immaculately clean and spacious. We found everything we needed to have a relaxing time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Girls" Week
Wonderful place for our "girls" week! Plenty of beds and bathrooms as well as a spacious well equipped kitchen. Hosts were very thorough providing a Guidebook ahead of time with instructions and things to do in Harper's Ferry. We felt very welcome!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, well located, excellent for groups
A beautifully restored and well appointed historic inn, this place was perfect for a group with bathrooms by all bedrooms, plenty of group space, and multiple outdoor spaces. Hosts are pros - fast friendly responses, fill guidebook, and immaculately clean. The group already decided to stay here again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni P., Edwardsville

Liked: Cleanliness
Sister Trip
Harper’s Ferry was the destination chosen for our annual sister trip. This property fit our needs! It is conveniently located near historic Harper’s Ferry with access to the AT and other hiking trails. The house was comfortable with more than enough room for our group of five. We enjoyed mornings on the front porch, walking to the sites, and relaxing in the evenings.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Albert B., Lancster, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Weekend!
We rented this home to celebrate my wife's 40th birthday! Everything was excellent! The house is clean and historic. It is upgraded to have modern appliances and facilites while maintaining the historic legacy of the building. We did exchange messages with the management folks, and they were very responsive and helpful. All things consifered, we really enjoyed a great weekend of lazy river tubing and kayaking/winery visiting with the town of Harper's Ferry being right outside our door. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness
First Timers at Harpers Ferry
Walking distance to town even though one way was a big hill, it was still convenient. The house is wonderfully appointed with the applainces and grill to cook big meals for a big extended family. Lots of bathrooms. You can't go wrong, My 5 star ratings are not inflated. This place really deserves them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

gretchen w., randolph

Liked: Cleanliness
sister weekend 2023
My sisters plan a getaway every year. This was by far the best!! The house was more than what we expected. The home was furnished with high quality items and every need was met. Communication was speedy with the owner. I would recommend this home over any 5star hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

carolyn g.

Liked: Cleanliness
AMAZING LOCATION and AWESOME HOUSE
Two families with kids ages ranging from 2-14 stayed here for a long fall weekend. The weather was beautiful and I can't say enough about what a lovely time we had at White House Inn. The home had plenty of sleeping options and is would be great for several couples or 2-3 families. 3 out of 5 bedrooms had an en suite bathroom. The hallway bathroom was shared by two bedrooms. The bedrooms are large and the master had a full sized futon in a side sitting area. The beds were all very comfortable and I slept great. The dining room table was large and let us seat all 9 of us and it could have easily seated a few more. The location couldn't be beat. It was a 5 minute walk to the "downtown" cute shopping and restuarant area. It was easy to start hiking on the AT right from our door so no need to drive anywhere. There are grocery stores no more than a 10 minute drive. Other towns within 15-20 also have great restuarants if you want to venture outside of Harper's Ferry for a night. This will definitely be our first choice for our next stay in HF. 5 stars all around!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022