RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 454 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Harper's Ferry, WV

Bolivar Heights Scenic Overlook
11 min drive
Hannahs Train Depot
3 min drive
Harpers Ferry Station
13 min drive
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
51 min drive

Room options

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 cabin

includes taxes & fees

5 Jan - 6 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy, quiet Potomac River location. Come and play on the river. Kayak, canoe, swim, water ski, tube, float, paddle board, or fish. The sleeping quarters is a newly renovated detached garage converted into 2 level guest house. The cottage sits behind the main house, it's about 75 feet from the waterfront lot. Located near Historic Harper's Ferry. This lovely guesthouse has wonderful views any season, any time of day. Enjoy an evening cocktail and watch the sun go down over the Blue Ridge Mountains then view the stars from your private waterfront deck. Have your morning coffee on the secluded back deck where you may spot a grazing deer. Laze on the hammock and picnic in the shaded back yard. Fish for smallmouth bass or enjoy a good book on your dock. Use the boat ramp to launch your boat or jet-ski. Go for a hike, bike ride, or horseback ride on the C&O Canal tow path located directly across the river. Relax in the natural water "spa" amongst the rocks. Shop in quaint nearby Shepherdstown where you'll find coffee shops and excellent dining. Watch thoroughbred horse racing or play the slots at Charlestown Races and Casino. Visit museums, explore history, or enjoy local festivals and farmers markets. Play volleyball or soccer on the large grassy field. Go whitewater rafting or enjoy the zipline nearby. Sip wine at numerous local vineyards. Several. Breweries nearby. See for yourself and experience the fun of Wild and Wonderful West Virginia. Centrally located near Historic Winchester, Frederick, Hagerstown, Berkley Springs, and Martinsburg. Each about a 30 minute drive.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Potomac River. Free WiFi and a kitchenette are available in the cottage.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchenette, washing machine and fireplace
Free WiFi
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Potomac River and a 1-minute drive from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park

RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Harpers Ferry cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

William Werzyn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Car required
Parking on site

Kitchenette

Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

Bedroom
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Yard

Laundry

Laundromat nearby
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Phone

Location highlights

In the mountains
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
On the waterfront

Things to do

Bicycles
Boat
Golf
Kayak
Water sports equipment
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Bicycles
Garden
Unit size: 576 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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 are welcome
Only dogs and cats are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small to Medium, OK. No Pit Bulls, Non Aggressive

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

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 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

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

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RIVERKEEPER INN, Waterfront Property on the Potomac River Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

6/10 Okay

elsie c.

11 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

ok

not our cup of tea thought it was on the river

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy J., Milton

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lakeview Property

Went to Harper’s Ferry for our 25th wedding anniversary and wanted to stay near the water since we usually stay in town. Found this property and it was perfect. Sits on property with owners who we met and their dog Chloe who was an absolute sweetheart. If you are looking for a piece of serenity you will find it at the Riverkeeper Inn. Very nice and quiet neighborhood. The property was tidy and clean and you get to use the gazebo or decks near the water to chill and if it wasn’t too chilly would have taken the kayaks out on the water. Highly recommend this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

6 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

David J.

22 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

On the river

Enjoyed sitting on the deck above the river in the evenings, quiet and peaceful looking forward to staying there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A

Travelled with family

8 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We had a wonderful weekend! Everything was perfect. Great human hosts and dog host! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend getaway

My husband and I had a great time. The property was as described and owners very friendly. We enjoyed the day on the river kayaking.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gary c.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Bad circular spiral stairs

Average

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kate H.

20 Aug 2024

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

15 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Two night get away

Well needed short get away with our fur babies. And they got to meet a new friend also.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Kevin R.

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Abby, Towson

30 Jul 2024

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities

It was awkward and uncomfortable having the owners on the same property as they were not . very friendly to us they acted rude and stuck up! The dock, stairs and “cottage” all need building code updates to be considered safe enough to rent. The couple that lives there was always around and it just felt like we were being watched all of the time like I was intruding on their space. I didn’t feel safe, because we were surrounded by equipment and flammables outside and inside the garage connected to it. I was under the impression we would be close to water with no owners on site. The unit itself smelt horrible like cigarettes and mildew and it made me sick…I’m literally sick and I spent money for my daughter’s bday and we did not enjoy our stay! The docks were surrounded by sharp rocks and weeds with stickers that hurt badly if you touch them which was near impossible not to do. I don’t think they should be allowed to rent until they fix some major mold, smoke and safety issues. I will be requesting a refund it definitely was not work 300 a night!!! Don’t believe the reviews. They also need to mention that you will not have cell service to map to their property so you have to make sure you have a print out of the directions or a paper map. We were stuck for hours trying to find our way there. Thanks Expedia!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie T., Ashburn

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect anniversary getaway

We had a wonderful time, even in the rain! Easy river access and beautiful views of both the water and green spaces.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaya Y.

6 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Sweet place! We brought out dog, and it felt like a second home - safe, beautiful, and easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen E.

29 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

Enjoyed our brief stay. Nice getaway. Appreciated the added touch of holiday decorations to make our stay extra homey & cozy.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Tomas

Travelled with family

27 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Bill and Robin were great hosts. We were looking for something quiet and relaxing and we found it. We spent Thanksgiving and the weekend after there, despite not having a stove or oven, we were able to prepare our meal with the use of the grill and hot plate that was provided. The beauty of the river and surrounding property was great. Being able to wake up and go sit on the decks and have a cup of coffee was just the remedy to help decompress and recharge. Shepherds town was great with the first weekend of Christmas shopping as was Harper’s Ferry. Harper’s Ferry is always something special but we really enjoyed Shepherdstown’s Main Street and stores. Charlestown was a bust, not very much shopping on Main Street, very disappointed that more money was spent on gambling then their Main Street. The Bavarian Inn and lodge was a pleasure to have a meal at. There is elegant dining or you can eat in the pub area for a more casual environment. The food was excellent and service was fantastic. We have been talking about finding a place to go every year for Thanksgiving and I think we have found it. We look forward to heading back next year and maybe even a couple time in between.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

9 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

What a stunning view! We enjoyed our stay. The bed was very comfortable. Bill is so welcoming and included the use of his goff cart as part of our stay. Very quiet and relaxing!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherrie G.

4 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

This is the most adorable cottage. Its clean, it's homey and has everything you need. The property is lovely. Every night we ate dinner along the water. Tubed during the day, fire at night. The owners are a lovely couple who are there if you need them and very helpful. You see them but they give you space. They have the sweetest Golden, her name is Chloe. They also have a golf cart which was a ton of fun to drive around the community. I felt very safe and would visit again. Loved the area. My dog and I hiked on a few of the battlegrounds near by. This property is worth seeing and experiencing. I would give this experience a 4.5. The only thing keeping me from giving it a 5 is that the cottage is located on the same property as the owners, directly behind their home. They again, are a lovely couple and gave you space and were very accomodating. This is just something I wish I would have known ahead of time. If this was mentioned in the reviews or write-up, I did not see it and that is on me. :)

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandi A.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home on the Potomac River

The Riverkeeper cottage was quaint, clean, and perfect for our needs. We met the owner, Bill, right away and he was very welcoming to us and our dog. The bed was very comfortable and the kitchen had all that we needed. While there wasn't a stove/oven, but we didn't feel like we needed one. Plenty of good restaurants nearby. Good sized smart tv's in both the living room and bedroom. Cottage is located behind the owner's home in a very quiet, clean neighborhood immediately overlooking a peaceful section of the Potomac River. Immediately across the small street from the house is a gorgeous dock overlooking the river. We enjoyed our coffee in the screened in cabana on this deck every morning. While the owners met us as we arrived, they gave us our space during our whole visit. We took a walk through the neighborhood one evening and enjoyed the stroll along the Potomac, encountering deer and geese along the way. Very close to Antietam and Harper's Ferry national parks, hiking trails, and small historic towns.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jason W., Glen Allen

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Time by the River

This guest house was cute and enough room for us (two adults). (There was a pull out couch available on the living/kitchen area if we had more people.) The directions given were clear and got us exactly where we needed to be. Upon arriving you see beautiful, well manicured gardens and lawn on both sides of a narrow road that separates the houses from the river front. The owners do an excellent job keeping the property pleasing to the eye. The owner came to greet us and told us to pull into the drive. After turning into the driveway, you pull behind the main house to arrive at the guest house. The booking is a small half-garage, half house. The location is perfect for those looking to explore the river, enjoy the history of the area, and just relax in the garden/gazebo area overlooking the water. We loved kayaking, fishing and borrowing the owners tubes to float down the river. The guest house is across the street from the river. Bill, one of the owners was friendly and helpful when it came to recommendations for restaurants, and fishing. We gave it four stars because it wasn't quite as clean as we expected. There were several spiders (both dead and alive) in addition to other live bugs we found in the house throughout our stay. Additionally, there were two cars in "disrepair" that were visible, a cracked window in the house, and dog poo in the side/back yard. We understand this property is actively lived-in, but we were surprised by these few things.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Smiley S.

14 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent choice!

Bill And Robin were amazing hosts! I actually search for days for a amazing setting to propose to my fiancé and this rental property had everything we were looking for to make it a very intimate moment. Everything from the view, the generosity, things to do, the local activities around the towns just made an overall great experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

6 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

N E.

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

River is beautiful

I would definitely do the pontoon ride down the river

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

22 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful relaxing stay

The property is beautiful and the hosts couldn’t be nicer. The fishing down at the dock was awesome very good large catfish. The property is well taken care of with numerous seating areas fire pits, places to see beautiful scenery and wildlife. The hosts dog is a sweet and adorable addition to the visit. My wife and I greatly enjoyed our stay and will be coming back again in the near future. If you need a nice relaxing place to stay you can do no better than Riverview. Also another note all the furniture and the bed were extremely comfortable. Towels were fresh smelling and we’re not some type of cheap hotel towel. You can tell the hosts put a lot of love and care and creating an excellent experience for everybody

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Patricia D.

12 Aug 2022

Disappointed

Not worth the money! Very Disappointed.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kacey s.

10 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property with access to so many amenities!

Beautiful location with easy access to the water. The owner allows you to use his dock for fishing, canoes and kayaks for water sports and you’re even able to drive his golf cart around the awesome community. We had so much to do there that we didn’t even have to leave the property. Definitely a five star experience and we would love to come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022