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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful, Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty

Enjoy the luxury and serene Blue Ridge Summit mountain area in our all-season vacation rental house, close to Ski Liberty Mountain and Camp David, a turn of the century Maryland Victorian house in Cascade, Maryland. This stately 5 bedroom, 2½ bath, later-style Victorian home was built in 1910. It is historic, and has been recently renovated with modern amenities.

This house is a fabulous getaway all year round. Enjoy the cozy fireplace atmosphere during the Fall and Winter and relax in the wicker furniture and wrap around porch in the Spring and Summer. Both bathrooms on the second floor have claw foot tubs, with shower enclosures. Enjoy the serene and private environment with almost 2 peaceful, secluded acres. This home is also great for entertaining. On the first floor, it boasts a newly renovated gourmet kitchen with new cabinets, granite counters, and modern amenities, a renovated half bathroom with marble floor, in addition to the very large living room and dining room with Arts and Crafts style windows and newly finished mahogany hardwood floors throughout the first and second floor. The spacious 5 bedrooms accommodate 12 persons very comfortably. There is also a pull out couch in living room.

We rent this home to nature, ski, or history enthusiasts. In addition to the nearby mountains and areas for skiing, hand gliding, hiking, golfing, biking, fishing, canoeing, golfing, swimming, and sight seeing, there are multiple historic areas to visit. If nature is what you like, it does not get any better than this. If you are a skier, the Liberty Mountain Resort is only 8 miles away in Pennsylvania and 20 minutes from Whitetail mountain. This home is also close to Cunningham Falls Maryland State Lake and Park (5000 acres of parkland), Catoctin Mountain National Park (25 miles of hiking trails), Penn Mar State Park, and is just minutes from the High Rock overlook and the home of the Presidential Retreat, Camp David. The countryside and mountain views in this area are outstanding. Stay in one of the most rustic, mountain areas of the east coast, just one hour from the DC and Baltimore areas. If nature is not what you are looking for, there are also shopping centers, antique shops, and movie theaters nearby. You can also sightsee at places like Emmitsburg, Gettysburg, Harper’s Ferry, or one of many other Civil War locations, such as Battle of Monterey historic sites nearby.

This home is well situated off the beaten path, ½ mile off Route 550 on Rowland Hill Road. Pennsylvania is only steps away from Route 550 up the mountain. The town of Cascade is close by with a local grocery store to serve your needs. Several restaurants, including, the Carriage House in Emmitsburg (8 miles away) and several restaurants in Waynesboro (6 minutes away), and Frederick (20 minutes away) offer the finest menus in the area. The Blue Ridge Summit mountain area has been, and still is, a common vacation area and get away of persons/families wanting a getaway from the Washington/Baltimore and other city areas. Presidents since Dwight Eisenhower have vacationed near this house, at Camp David, and families have vacationed in the Blue Ridge Summit area for decades.

If you are looking for a back to nature, weekend get away, a retreat or out of town event, a week’s vacation or a month if needed, let us know. We will attempt to accommodate your needs. This is a perfect retreat for one or more families or for those who want a getaway. We are about an hour from the DC and Baltimore areas, and only 20 minutes north from Frederick, Maryland and east (6 minutes) of Waynesboro, Pennsylvania and southeast (20 minutes) of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

Property manager

Marianne Cantwell

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Canoeing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Beautiful Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty

About the area

Map
Cascade, MD

What's nearby

  • Monterey Country Club - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Catoctin Mountain Park - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Mount St. Mary's College - 22 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 24 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rocky's New York Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful, Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful, Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful, Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful, Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Monterey Country Club, Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum and Catoctin Mountain Park. Pen Mar Park is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Beautiful, Spacious Historic Victorian Near Ski Liberty Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cascade Victorian
This place is the best, and the host is absolutely top-notch. I am a return customer to this property, and I will return again when I visit the beautiful Catoctin Mountains next fall. If you are looking for a wonderful place with quick access to western Maryland and southern Pennsylvania, this is your smartest choice.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family long weekend
We did the driving tour in Gettysburg. Then spent the rest of the weekend enjoying each others company at the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Victorian Perfect for large family gathering
Living, dining, and kitchen spaces were large and very well appointed. We had an extended family stay. 5 bedrooms with multiple sleeping options was ideal. We cooked a lot and the kitchen was extremely well stocked. Floors were not level, but original and charming. Beds were too soft for some of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Leah M.

Good bones, subpar experience
I'm new to VRBO, and when I got an email saying "keys", I thought we were all set. We arrived at an admittedly pretty house and setting after hrs of driving (and 3 hours after check in time) to find I actually just have a VRBO confirmation email, and zero info from the host. I contacted VRBO and they gave me her #. When I called, she said she'd double booked, admitted she'd sent me no info, and then told me the house needed to be cleaned. She called back a few minutes later to tell me cleaners were en route and she was "glad she caught it in time." Yeah... Sloppy cleaning job, even for a rush job. There was hair in the tub, all mats/rugs were dirty, every windowsill and floorboard was dusty, and there were dried up dead bugs all over the place. The owner showed over 2 hrs after I called to "see if the cleaners needed help", though I'm told she's not far away. The mattresses and pillows are as old as I am (and I have grey hair) and the bedding not much younger. The kitchen is both amazing spatially and organized very oddly with no labeling, making it hard to find anything we needed. Oh, and then there was the BAT that got into my bedroom somehow without a single door or window open- I assume from the 3rd floor/attic. I had to trap and release a bat on my weekend getaway. The weather, the town, and the company saved this trip. This is actually a great house that doesn't feel like anything except the floors are being cared for.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn W., Rocky Mount, NC

Liked: Cleanliness
Mountain Retreat
Beautifully restored mountain home. Plenty of room for all & great wrap around porch. Renovated kitchen is well stocked . Marianne very responsive & easy to work with. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Liz C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Lovely!
This was a wonderful place to stay! The outside was a bit deceiving (except the porch). The inside was exceptional! We will be hoping to stay here again for sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older but very nice house
Everything was great but the TV definitely needs to be upgraded. WAY too small for that size of a room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overabundance of Charm and Space
There were 12 of us staying in this charming historic house. We never felt crowded - ample beds and seating for all. This place is soooo well-stocked. Plenty of linens, spices, aluminum foil, dishes, cookware, etc. I could not have asked for a better place. If you love historic homes, you will be wowed by this one. We will definitely stay again when we return to Gettysburg. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reba W., Alexandria, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Framily weekend trip
We had a wonderful stay at Marianne‘s house. There was enough room for all 10 of us to have time together, as well as our own spaces to talk, read, play games, etc. We were 13 minutes from liberty mountain, and spent one of the days on the slopes. An easy drive to and from made it easy for the teens to head back out for night skiing. The house was spacious and beautiful. A lot of attention to detail has been given to restoring a beautiful architectural details. The kitchen had everything we needed. If we had a longer stay, or came in another season, we would’ve definitely made use of the outside of the property. The way the front porch looks inviting for sitting and chatting on warm evenings. We look forward to coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M., St Louis

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Retreat
The owner was great. Very communicative and welcoming. Very cool, old house (1910) that was plenty spacious for seven of us (there were supposed to be nine; the other two would’ve fit just fine). Kitchen was very well stocked with everything needed for food prep, etc. The house was incredibly clean. Porch furniture was a little worn/dirty (it’s on a porch, after all), so sitting on the amazing porch enjoying the sights and sounds of the country, wasn’t as feasible as it might have been otherwise (not a complaint- I sat out there anyway;-) We’d definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Most well stocked rental we’ve ever stayed at!
We all commented all weekend that this was the most thoughtfully stocked and set up home rental we’ve ever stayed in. The house is gorgeous and huge—more than enough space for 3 families with kids. Kids loved playing in the yard and the vibe is a scoooooch haunted/spooky, which the kids also loved.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

K K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, but
Large quaint old home. Some additional updates would have made me want to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a nice quiet weekend away
Marianne was an amazing host! She was very helpful in adjusting our stay and taking care of a few issues we had getting the reservation set up. The home was spacious and well supplied with anything we needed during our stay. Yes, there are some dated items in the house but it adds to the charm. I mean it was built in 1910 and is still in great shape! The large front porch was a hit for my group as we spent every evening conversing out there before we headed to bed.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy B.

Adequate lodging but…
Wonderful historic home with a grand spacious layout. The kitchen seemed to be the only updated room since the early 1900s. The veranda could have been a gracious place to rest but the furniture was rickety & dirty. Outside is overgrown and sort of creepy with visions of a beautiful yesteryear. The bedrooms are big and gracious and beds were adequate. Sheets were old and worn. Closets full of the ghosts of the past (and dust). Bathrooms ancient and need desperately to be brought into the 21st century. While claw foot tubs are quaint… the shower curtain surround clung to your hips & arms. (Hopefully it is replaced w each new guest.) Tv only gets a couple channels which was fine b c we spent more time chatting abt what the old house needed and our ‘home construction family’ mentally remodeled the whole place. This grand & creaky old old home was beautiful in its day but sadly in disrepair. The one thing that could have been easily remedied was the dust & cobwebs… in all the forgotten spots. Thick dust under the tubs, covering the mirrors… cobwebs shown across the walls & magnificent wood moldings in the glorious morning light. Btw don’t plan on using the early model iron unless you want to ruin your cloths … we should have donated the new one we had to go buy. Overall it was an interesting place to hang our hat for a few nights stay… enjoyed the conference with family near. The fellowship greatly improved our experience. But… this place needs some serious work.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it
Excellent for a family visit. We had 8 adults and 2 children / ages 3 to 90 years old. All enjoyed.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sirna M., Huntington Beach

Liked: Cleanliness
Cascade Victorian
Spent 3 nights in this spacious Victorian home. The house was perfect for our 8 adults. The home was close to a wedding venue that we were attending. Kitchen was well stocked with eveything you would need for cooking. Our host left a bottle of wine and some snacks. Plenty of towels to accommodate our group. Comfy beds all with extra blankets available. Loved that there was a wonderful winery 5 miles away with a beautiful patio & view and good wine.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ski weekend!
This house was beautiful inside. Everything was included such as sheets, towels, paper towels, toilet paper and appliances. And the owners even left a welcome gift! Plenty of room for my family of 11. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We rented this property for a family Thanksgiving get-together. The house was very clean. The host was easy to deal with and thought of many little extras that made the trip even more enjoyable (a bottle of wine, a basket of treats etc.) While it is an older home, the kitchen was updated and was very well stocked. This was critical because we had to prepare several meals! If you are looking for a place to stay in this area, I would definitely recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible House
This was an incredible house. So much room and space, so clean, and everything worked perfectly. Tons of parking and a beautiful neighborhood. Close to everything without being too close to seem like a commercial area. We loved the house and appreciate how easy it was to deal with the owner. Top notch!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country home
I had a wonderful weekend with some friends staying at this victorian style house. The fall foliage was beautiful and the surrounding towns were cute to grab a bite to eat and explore. Marianne was a delight to work with and the house was fully stocked with everything you'd need to cook a nice meal. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking to escape out of a city or spend some time with a larger group out in nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
We had a great stay. Our host left us a nice welcome card and a small gift. Really cool older house with lots of upgrades. Porch is amazing. Plenty of parking four our Motorcycles. We enjoyed the fire pit and will definitely be back. .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martha N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cozy house
We rented this house to stay while attending a wedding at nearby Zigbone Farms. The house was cozy and spacious and the kitchen well outfitted. Our host was easy and prompt to communicate with and left some lovely treats for us. Would come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John-Michael T.

Liked: Cleanliness
An amzing weekend
This was a truly incredible place to stay We had everything one could think of for spending a weekend with family in friends. The house is gorgeous, from the claw-foot tubs, to the outside fire-pit, everything about the place was amazing. There is bed-space a plenty, and each room is uniquely themed with many older pieces. There are two working fireplaces on the first floor, and the kitchen has all the things you would need to make a great dinner/meal. All in all, if you have a large family, and need a place to gather, this is it. 10/10 would recommend to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We had a great stay here! Our 2 families stayed here to attend a local wedding, and we had plenty of parking for our 5 cars. The property and house was beautiful and we enjoyed spending time both inside and on the outside patio. Rooms were good, we were all able to sleep comfortably and not on top of each other! Marianne was very nice to work with, she answered questions in a timely manner and provided a welcome gift! Kitchen is beautiful - one of our guests is a chef and he enjoyed cooking in it! Would recommend this place if you are staying in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautifully renovated home in picturesque area
Lots of room! Outside: Plenty of paved parking and easy access to the house along the paved driveway. Inside: Large common area rooms; including living room with attractive and comfortable furnishings, dining room with room for 10+, kitchen with modern appliances. Spacious bedrooms with lots of room to move around and easy access to the bathrooms. Excellent response from owner. Quick and helpful answers to our questions.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022