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Historic BREECHES POCKET- Immaculate,Civil W Era Log Cabin/ House Gettysburg; DC

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

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

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,Civil W Era Log Cabin/ House Gettysburg; DC

Nestled in the foothills of Catoctin National Park (home of the Presidential Retreat Camp David), this home is near Gettysburg and other historic locations.
It is not just a cabin in the woods—it is a home that took two years of great carpentry and masonry work.
This historic (circa 1860) log home was relocated and rebuilt, piece by piece, in 2003. A new addition contains a kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and sunroom.
Located on the historic "Saint Elizabeth" (circa 1745) farm 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 and cozy, there is nothing 'rough' about this home. It boasts 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 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.

Property manager

Bill or Chris

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

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

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Thurmont, md

What's nearby

  • Cunningham Falls State Park - 6 min drive
  • Catoctin Mountain Park - 7 min drive
  • Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo - 7 min drive
  • Mount St. Mary's College - 9 min drive
  • Liberty Mountain Ski Resort - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 24 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Roy Rogers - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bollinger's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mountain Gate Family Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic BREECHES POCKET- Immaculate,Civil W Era Log Cabin/ House Gettysburg; DC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic BREECHES POCKET- Immaculate,Civil W Era Log Cabin/ House Gettysburg; DC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic BREECHES POCKET- Immaculate,Civil W Era Log Cabin/ House Gettysburg; DC?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Historic BREECHES POCKET- Immaculate,Civil W Era Log Cabin/ House Gettysburg; DC located?

This family-friendly Thurmont cabin is located in the mountains, within 2 mi (3 km) of Thurmont Regional Library, Woodland Park and East End Park. Thurmont Park and Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Historic BREECHES POCKET- Immaculate,Civil W Era 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
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 169 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

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

MATT M.

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

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

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

luc b.

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

Lauren G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Awesome weekend
Awesome birthday weekend with relaxed scenery, golf, and local cuisine!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

debora s.

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

Leigh M.

Cozy and comfy and a wonderful retreat!
Our families met in the middle for our holiday get together and this place was PERFECT. Bill and Chris were wonderful and so welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Eileen C.

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

Joel B.

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

Barbara B., Orlando, FL

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

Albert S., Parkville

The Perfect Location
The Breeches Pocket was an ideal location for filming our short film. The hosts were most cooperative and accommodating. The accommodations were clean and perfect for our group. We will be returning for personal use when we visit the surrounding parks and historical attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Beautiful home in great location
We loved this house for our trip to Gettysburg. The bedrooms and bathrooms were fantastic and the decor was beautiful. The kitchen was a little less clean and organized, but we found everything we needed for cooking both nights. Thank you for sharing your gorgeous home!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

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

Barbara R., Palm Beach Gardens, Fl

Great place for two couples/families.
There are bedrooms and full bath upstairs and also in the basement. Great setup for two couples or families. Complete privacy for both and then shared living room, kitchen/dining area and den. Beautiful property. Everything top of this line!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

eliane w.

Refined place full of history to discover the Gettysburg area
The purpose of this getaway was for a group of friends to get together, go skying in the area and relax. The house helped to unwind and disconnect from 2023, with its own history (inside and outside architecture) and refined decor that matched, but with all the amenities of the modern world. We ended up not skying instead going for walks in the Catoctin Mountain Park and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Megan F.

Fantastic stay!
The property was GORGEOUS and had all the amenities we could need. The perfect balance between rustic/country charm and modern comfort. We had such a beautiful time. And easy driving to good hikes and an antique mall. Funky layout with bedrooms/bathrooms (you always have to walk through at least one bedroom to get to a bathroom) but it wasn't a problem at all (especially since the bathrooms were so nice!). Note: There were only beds for 9 people (4 doubles and one single). It worked out fine with the couch in the sun room, but it would've been nice to have that last bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Patrick & Michele O.

Cozy Home
We enjoyed our stay at your cozy home. The location is great for many local attractions, and although the house is relatively close to a road, the surrounding trees makes it feel otherwise. The house had all the necessities. Even for small children! The bathroom layout was not optimal, but the charm of the house made up for that. We had the added pleasure of staying right after Christmas and the decorations were beautiful. Our 18 month old granddaughter who visited for a day loved the characters hanging on the mantle. Thank you so much for making your home a warm and welcome place to stay. Thanks for your hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

1860 cabin with all the luxuries of home.
Visited area for a three day holiday weekend with family. Bill and Chris answered any of my pre-check in questions in timely manner. Check in easy, Chris even stopped over to make sure we didn’t have any questions or concerns. Overall - house very clean and well stocked with plenty of outdoor space for kids. Kitchen and bathrooms modern. It was an interesting contrast to other lovely rooms with antique furniture and decor. Porch with gas grill and table/chairs. Visited Catoctin wildlife park, Catoctin National Park and Cunningham State Park, all no more than 15 minute drive from cabin. We hope to return for another long weekend in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

PERFECT weekend escape!
Far enough away and yet not that far at all! The house is absolutely GORGEOUS! Each spring we get together (8-10) of us girls, for a weekend, we all live in/near Baltimore. We try to get far enough away from the kids n husbands so we can't be easily summoned back, but don't want to spend the entire time traveling. This was perfect! This house has all modern amenities, with the touches of country life. The nearby neighbors have a TON of friendly goats and horses and allowed us to say hi :) Initially, we had hoped to hike on Saturday but got rained out - LUCKILY, Frederick is only 15 mins away and we spent the day in the town shopping (bummer - not). We spent Saturday evening around the fire pit making smores. We will def consider this home for future excursions.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2016

10/10 Excellent

Carol T., Lawrenceville, NJ

Loved this house!
This is a gem of a house. First of all, it is so lovingly restored and charming. Everything was top notch and immaculately clean. The owners have gone above and beyond to provide everything you could possibly need. The beds were so comfortable, there were tons of towels, soap, shampoos, paper products, coffee, sugar, and everything else you need for cooking, pack and plays, high chairs and plenty of toys, puzzles and games. And I have probably left things out! The bathroom showers were great! With the living room and sun porch there was plenty of room for a large family....we were a group of 12.There are 2 outside porches with comfy chairs and tables to eat outdoors, and a lower level with a fire pit. It's located on a large property that had a big field right down the hill. Our grandkids loved being able to run around outside and we played family soccer games. Bill and Chris were easily reachable and very responsive. It's also so close to the National and State parks with great hiking and a public lake (there is a fee to access the lake). We had a fantastic family weekend. I really can't say enough positive about this charming home and beautiful property. We would love to return. Thank you Bill and Chris for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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