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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Sharpsburg, MD
  • Antietam National Battlefield
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Antietam National Cemetery
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Shepherd University
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Sharpsburg

On river.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Potomac River. Also, Antietam National Battlefield is within 3 miles (5 km) and Antietam National Cemetery is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Antietam National Battlefield - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Antietam National Cemetery - 9 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Shepherdstown Opera House - 17 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Shepherd University - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Crystal Grottoes Caverns - 18 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg Station - 30 min drive
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ac&T - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Press Room - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪King's Pizza - ‬17 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

The C&O Adventure Retreat on Taylor's Landing

Get ready for your next adventure on a secluded 6 acre property surrounded by trees situated directly across from the Potomac River/C&O Canal. Hang out in the backyard; or enjoy an epic river adventure in the nearby Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Park which includes a towpath, and stretches for 184.5 miles through multiple states. Perfect for the entire family of explorers! History Buffs be sure to check out the nearby Historic Antietam Battlefield, less than a 10 minute drive away!

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Welcome to this patch of serenity on the river's edge, to this hideaway.

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 64 reviews
Welcome to this patch of serenity on the river's edge, to this hideaway.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $25 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Potomac River Retreat @ Taylors Landing
*Potomac River Retreat @ Taylor’s Landing* Sharpsburg
Coming Soon! Book Starting April 1 2021 Taylors Retreat
*Potomac River Retreat @ Taylor’s Landing* Private vacation home

The C&O Adventure Retreat on Taylor's Landing Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 54 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ron N.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Our stay was ok. The house was cute, but the kitchen not well stocked. The beds were comfy and there were plenty of pillows and blankets. The dining area was perfect for eating and playing games. The WiFi was fine, but we had absolutely no cell service. The area was nice, but we weren’t able to enjoy the outside of the property much. The lawn, walkway and under deck area were overgrown and not well maintained. The outside deck wasn’t well maintained either and the firepit was over grown with grass. Walks along the C&O Canal were nice and if you have kayaks or other watercraft, there is easy access. The towpath along the canal was great for walking and is also great for biking. So if you have either you may want to bring them. There was no guestbook so we couldn’t learn about fun places to visit from previous guests or leave ideas for future guests. Antietam is so close and a great walk through history. There is Nutter’s Ice Cream in Sharpsburg and Shepardstowm, only 15 minutes away, is a cute little town that is worth visiting. And of course, Harper’s Ferry is awesome and only 30 minutes away. Overall the house was ok and allowed us to spend a little family time and take in local sights.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and comfortable

Comfortable and right at the C&O trail, so easy to take lovely walks. The house is clean, the kitchen and dining spaces more than adequate, multiple common areas are nice, as are bedrooms. Minor issue in that it seems the visitors before us made the remote for the downstairs tv disappear. Connection via phone, text etc can be spotty unless you're on the houses wifi, which worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was very comfortable and the outdoor beauty was excellent. Great location for the area. Only negative was a sofa couch that obviously had been repaired before but failed when one of us sat down. We have pictures. Made a note of it to the contact person. They stated they would have team repair it after we left. There would be no $charges$ applied (since we did not do the damage).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant home in a peaceful setting close to canal. Sightings of deer, woodchucks, birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fredrick

Very nice property . Secluded and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Time

Everiting good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

We very much enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful and the proximity to the canal trail is wonderful. Beds are very comfortable. House is adorable. Kitchen could be better equipped. I bought a few extra coffee cups and left them for the next guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family/girls weekend

The property was great for relaxing, touring local history and enjoying the recreation on the Potomac River and bike trail. We had a slight issue with the water heater, called the property contact and the problem was fixed within the hour. Excellent service and great stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri & Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed Potomac River Retreat

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Potomac River Retreat. From visiting Harpers Ferry, playing the slots at Charles Town Casino, to taking the self-guided tour of Antietam National Battlefield Park, hiking the Maryland Heights Trail via Harpers Ferry, and walking the C&O Canal tow path. To eating at Captain Benders and getting sandwiches and snacks at Battleview Market. And simply enjoying the fire pit. Thank you for the great experiences
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location but Water Heater Shut Off

Great location and very well appointed. Good directions for locating the property and check in. Was all automated messages Unfortunately on the last evening, the water mysteriously shut off at 6:30pm. I had no success contacting anyone via VRBO's message feature so I pushed the Contact button put me in touch with an old property manager who fortunately knew the owner. Water came back on but hours later, late in the evening, we figured out that the water heater hadn't turned back on. No response from the owner resulted in cold morning showers. New owner listing on the other site. donpragain.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie C., Gettysburg, PA

We would stay again

The house could have been cleaner or had clorox wipes to clean it better. It was nice and big for our family with adult kids and our dog. The fire was nice to sit out and relax. Dining room table was big and perfect for board games. Overall we had a good experience and great family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet & Convenient

On the banks of the Potomac River, this lovely little spot is a short drive from Antietam, Shephardstown, Charles Town and Harper's Ferry. It is also only a moderate distance from Gettysburg and DC. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy D.

Antietam getaway stay

This was a cozy place to stay and very convenient for our visit to Antietam Battlefield and to Harper’s Ferry! The key pad entrance code was confusing! The link to the property when I booked provided a keypad code. This same keypad code was also the same code that was listed in the instructions binder inside the property. This code was not correct! I had to search through my VRBO emails to find! Also bad smell in first floor bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bridget T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location...but needs work

Pros: Location and very spacious Cons: House needs a deep cleaning and maintenance. House was not very clean inside or out. The previous guest (?) had left trash in the first pit including a bunch of dirty diapers. The host did finally send someone to clean it out 2 days later, but it shouldn't have been there in the first place. All of the dishes had to be washed before you could use them, etc. Also, there was a smoke detector that kept beeping (low battery). This led us to realize there were no smoke detectors hanging in any of the rooms upstairs - but we found the beeping one hanging in a closet?!? And just an FYI for anyone else considering the property - the grill is not propane. We showed up planning to grill and had to run to the store for charcoal. Not a deal breaker, but annoying. Overall it was disappointing. Especially since it's a nice location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful River Views

Thank you for a great stay in a beautiful setting. The house’s set up was perfect for our multigenerational vacation—privacy for the grandparents downstairs and lots of comfortable space for our family of three upstairs. Such a peaceful setting lets you fully appreciate the natural beauty of this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Tony W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Taylor’s Landing

We had absolutely the best time. The house was as advertised. What a beautiful setting on the river. Definitely on the return list. Need to try the spring/summer season so we can go tubing and kayaking. Great getaway spot
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great quiet location in a cozy house

Our second time at this great location along the towpath. Recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Retreat

Lovely, quiet place to get away from it all. Convenient to historical sites, small town restaurants, and great walking trail near the Potomac.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Karen C.

Disliked: Cleanliness

My last VRBO

The only positive comment I can make here is that I was reimbursed for one night. We were booked for three nights with my son and his family, but it was so dirty I couldn't possibly let my toddler granddaughter stay there. My husband and I left a day early. I asked for a vacuum cleaner to clean the place myself but never got one. The lower level smells of mildew. There were no towels or bedding for the downstairs. Based on this experience I will never book another VRBO.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness

Filthy, unsanitary, and unihabitable

In decades of trvael this was the most discusting, dirty and unsanitary property I ever booked. We could not spend the night there is was that filthy. We had to scramble to find another place. There was a large wasp nest in the bedroom. All the towels and bedding were on the utility room floor unwashed and bug infested. The stove and oven were covered in burned food, the dishwasher was full of unwashed dirity dishes with caked on food. The Beds were stripped bare and the bathrooms pig pen dirty. There was dust everywhere. We tried many multiple times to reach the owners with no response by email, text or return phone calls. It took over two weeks to get a partial refund which then they held back over $100 for no reason. No apology, no effort to rectify. An absolute nightmare.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

sarah k.

Beautiful location and home

The cleanliness of the property left something to desired. It had not been vacuumed or mopped. But that was minor. It had a lot of space and the yard was great. We picked up some firewood and used the fire ring. Took advantage of several local trails as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Antietam National Battlefield

A lovely property that is conveniently located to many of the sights of the area. We went kayaking one day and visited so many historical sites. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve M., Washington

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Place

Absolutely love this location on a quiet road, next Taylors Landing and the C&O canal. Not much happening, which is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022