This property is a great little escape from the hustle and bustle of the suburbs/city. Trees surround this property and it is like a stilted tree house. It was in the high 80’s and low 90’s and it was rather cool with windows open and fans running. At night, was even a little chilly (which was surprising) and needed a blanket or two! House had all the amenities needed. Things are a little basic like the shower and could see some updating, but you do get what you pay for with this property. The only downside is that the pool isn’t heated and no lights at night (we rectified this by buying two camping rechargeable lanterns). I know heating can cost a lot to run, but would be happy paying an additional $100-$150 for the trip.
Nonetheless, it was a great vacation. We did the battlefield, the Crystal Grotto caves and three days of tubing. First day, we started at the Keedysville (Hitt) bridge and did a little float to the house. Second day, we started at the bridge in Devils Backbone County Park, that tube float was around 6 1/2 hours to the house. Third trip, we dropped in at the house and went down to a nice 4 hour float. Saw a waterfall and floated on to Molly’s Hole at the park. Uber was our friend. We’d be picked up and just driven back to the house.
We purchased xl River tubes via Dick’s at $26 each and purchased a pump. Much cheaper than renting through a company.
Also, checked out the waterfall at Falling Waters in West Virginia.
We bbq’d saw a ton of wildlife, from fish, to katydids, to many varieties of butterflies, saw two baby deer on the path of the property, a groundhog, snake, rabbits, turtle, even a weasel! Kiddos loved the adventure and the house.
House was well stocked with tons of herbs and spices, to great cookware and cutlery.
Only regret, was not going to Annapolis Rock!
Did venture into Sharpsburg and the Blue Moon Cafe!
Thanks for a great vacation, Lisa!