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

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4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, stereo
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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Harpers Ferry, WV
  • Place, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, John Brown's Fort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Washington, DC (IAD-Washington Dulles Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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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 four bedrooms has a comfortable queen-sized bed.

The house is situated on Camp Hill, which is 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. There are no fires permitted in the wood stove pictured in the living room or anywhere outdoors on the property. The upstairs bathrooms have a step down into them.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at this holiday home. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Storer College Campus. Features include laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Storer College Campus and 4 minutes on foot from Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters
As a guest of Family-friendly, thoughtfully modernized, historic home in Harpers Ferry., you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

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

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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
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.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very welcoming home with an excellent kitchen. Super clean and inviting in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness
An absolutely beautiful house. Historic, superbly maintained. I slept like a champion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jolie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is beautiful. It is very clean. Jay is easy to reach. It is definitely not "less than a ten minute walk" to historic Harpers Ferry. It is quite a haul.Not disclosed in the property's description is all the varying levels of the floors and all the steps required to travel throughout the house from room to room. This could be considered a cute quirk in an historic home. However, not good for anybody with mobility issues. Even my athletic 14 year old daughter fell into the bathroom and landed on the floor with her head in the shower. Be careful with elderly and young kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home, very comfortable beds and furniture, we wanted for nothing.Plenty of room. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

cornelia f.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Spy House was a wonderful stop on our bicycle trip from Pittsburgh to DC. It was close to restaurants and shopping, and was sparkling clean and beautifully decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The home is located in a quiet neighborhood close to AT trail and can walk into town. House has a well-equipped kitchen, was very clean and cozy for 4 adults providing comfortable gathering in sitting areas as well as private spaces for each. Easy and quick communication with host. Absolutely lovely stay! Thanks Jay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had the best time at Jay's place in Harpers Ferry. The house was great, check in was easy. We had 4 kids - ages 1 - 5 and the property was really kid friendly, with a nice backyard and space for playing in the house. The bedrooms were spacious and the whole house was clean and stocked. The location was AMAZING. We could walk everywhere in town; parks, coffee shops, restaurants, historic sites, etc. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fantastic stay! Home is beautiful, updated but still had so much historic charm. The location is within walking distance to Historic Harpers Ferry which we loved. Jay was great to deal with, quick to respond to any message. We can’t wait to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was comfortable and clean. Location was as described, close to hiking trails and town. Questions to our host Jay were answered promptly. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam Z., Berlín, MD, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house on a lovely, quiet street. Immaculately clean. Great communication; easy check in, check out. House has many upgrades including modern bathrooms, kitchen with everything you need and plenty of extras. - games, books, etc. Beds are comfortable; bedrooms nicely decorated with historical features; lovely porch and back yard. Deer walking by in the morning. Walkable to town and great restaurants. Thank you! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Franklin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay. Jay is very communicative and a really good host. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family summer getaway

We had a great stay at the Spy House for our family reunion in Harper’s Ferry. The location was perfect and the house was exactly as advertised. The owner was communicative and accommodating. We will hopefully return soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great home - great host!!

We could not have found a better place for three childhood friends to reunite! The home has everything you need and Jay is extremely responsive. A true home away from hom. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves, and are already making plans to come back in the fall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

maggi W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant get away

My husband, 3 adult children and I stayed at Jay's place for a weekend getaway. The location was terrific! We enjoyed coffee on the porch and Friday night we could sit and listen to the concert at the park down the street. The large kitchen table was good for meals as well as games in the evening. If you are looking for some history and quirky fun check out the ghost tour!! Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hiking day at Harper's Ferry

3 Collage buddies in our 60's visited Harper's Ferry for an "active" get-together (hiking as it turned out). WE spent 2 nights mid-week and the house was great. Way more than we needed, but would be great for longer stays too. The house is completely as described - beautifully renovated while maintaining the look and feel of a 19th century home. Nice amenities and comfortable accomodations. Pretty close to the old, lower town which made it super-convenient.Jay communicated in a very timely fashion and provided important and useful info.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!

Our family of 5 enjoyed all the space! With 4 bedrooms our adult kids each had their own room. The renovations throughout the house were done thoughtfully. It was just a short walk to the shops and trail. It also helped that our host was friendly and very easy to reach. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

sean j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hapers ferry weekend

Everything was perfect this is the second year at this house would stay again definitely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family relaxation

Lovely weather, lots of space, fun games and puzzles. All one needs for a relaxing reunion.Lots of charming and historic decor.Vintage books and furniture fit in with history of the town.Location perfect for walking all around Harpers Ferry.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Welcoming

The welcome feeling started with making the reservation. Jay got in touch quickly with a confirmation and all the information needed to access the property. When we arrived the property and house were very welcoming. The house was immaculate. The weather was beautiful so we enjoyed the back patio
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

mary lynn o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful weekend

Came to bike C and O path . perfect location . House is spacious, well appointed and supplied . Host very pro- active and responsive. Definitely highly recommend .
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a quiet neighborhood

Great little house for a family gathering, well stocked, and a short (but steep!) walk into the historic district. Great hiking without moving the car on the C&O.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Wonderful house for a great weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer and John F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great host, great location

Newly renovated. Towels and sheets provided and clean. Great location for AT trail or walk into town. Host very attentive. Deserves the good ratings.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robyn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodations

The house was excellent. We give it full marks. If we noted problem areas they would have to do with being off season in a tourist town - we had fewer walking-distance dining options than expected. But we did fine driving a few miles. The weekend was a huge success.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent home for a visit to Harpers Ferry, great location for doing anything local, hikes, history of the area... Home was very clean, had many of the kitchen things you may need to make a meal were provided... Our host was present when needed, and followed up with us... Really enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025