Title: Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=7561&destination=Harpers+Ferry%2C+West+Virginia%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=108478711&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast ## Photo gallery for Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast ![Outdoor dining - Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast (Harpers Ferry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108480000/108478800/108478711/w1440h955x0y482-ecd35a8e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast (Harpers Ferry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108480000/108478800/108478711/w1440h954x0y483-920e144f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast (Harpers Ferry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108480000/108478800/108478711/w1440h954x0y483-494f84a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast (Harpers Ferry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108480000/108478800/108478711/2f0b2ee7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast (Harpers Ferry)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108480000/108478800/108478711/397f6cf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Step into the charming SEVEN MAGNOLIAS, a boutique inn and garden in historic Harpers Ferry. Enjoy a gourmet breakfast, relax in your luxurious room with mountain views, or unwind on your private balcony overlooking the courtyard and koi pond. ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast About this place Luxurious room+sit-down Gourmet Breakfast+Garden The SEVEN MAGNOLIAS is a BOUTIQUE INN and GARDEN in the city of Harpers Ferry with a short 10 minutes walk to historic downtown. It has 5 rooms listed on AirBnB: \- BLACK TULIP \- YELLOW BIRD \- BLUE OPAL \- MAGNOLIA HIGH SUITE \*coming soon The MANDARIN JEWEL room has: \* Mountain View \* Luxurious bathroom & temperature control on suite \* Custom painted hardwood floors \* Queen bed with layers of covers \* Upscale furnishings SitDown Gourmet Breakfast The space Enjoy the unique experience of staying in -THE SEVEN MAGNOLIAS- this upscale and artistic inn & garden in the heart of historical city of Harpers Ferry, WV. It is a 10 minutes walk to downtown historic sites, shops restaurants, the merging of two rivers, the National Park and the Appalachian Trails. Built in 1907, the house has the highest point in the city. It took 8 years of design, renovation and furnishing. It was remodeled with each room featuring its own climate control, luxurious bathroom, crown molding and upscale furnishings with original artwork. The bedrooms have large windows overlooking garden, courtyards or mountain view Two rooms have their own private balcony over looking the courtyard and koi pond. Two other larger rooms have the view of Maryland heights. One large 500 square feet MAGNOLIA HIGH SUITE is at the top level of the house with a roof top open sky balcony on one side and sliding doors on another side looking out to tristate of West Virginia, Maryland and Virginia. The GARDEN: The property includes an expansive landscaped garden featuring terraces of multi-tier lawns, a Koi pond, several courtyards with seating and custom stone work. Large boulders and rocks were brought in to incorporate into the design of the garden. Tall and dense Japanese evergreens with soft needles (Cryptomerias) create privacy all year round. There are several varieties of deciduous and evergreen magnolia trees. Note that there are Seven Magnolia trees at the front of the property. Rows of white flowering dogwood trees line up along the driveway to lead you to the house. Two huge Dawn Redwood trees with branches expanding over 20 feet provide shade. The wisterias drape over the fences. There are apple tree and fig tree espaliers. There are no shortage of rose bushes - over 100 including climbing roses. Tall columnar hornbeam trees create partitions in the garden. Daylilies, irises, rows of butterfly bushes and varieties of climbing clematis and honeysuckle fill in the gaps and bloom consecutively. Bountiful St. John wart forming clumps of green fans are in place as ground covers. Blue Stars grow in between rocks and natural stone pavers. Various thymes serve as another ground cover and also hang over rocks. Lavender bushes send out aroma in early summer. Several Brugmansia Angel Trumpet yield trumpet flowers with aroma to take over and fill the air of the late summer night. The INTERIOR: A lot of well thought-out and detailed work have been incorporated into the design of the interiors. Custom tilings pave the foyer and kitchen, original tin ceilings provide canopies to each room in the main floor. All the hardwood floor through out the house have been sanded and artistically layered with paints and hand drawn artwork. The lights from unique chandeliers in every single room give the shine to your enjoyable visit. Each bedroom has custom layering painted doors with artistic knobs and hinges to welcome you into your comfortable room well furnished with antique and vintage functional pieces which fit together, select lamps and unique chandelier with dimmer for your romantic ambience. A custom stained glass art piece above the door provides lighting to your door entrance. All beds have layers of multiple sheets and light blankets and fluffy pillows. Bathrooms in suites are tiled from floor to ceiling. Each bathroom has its own design of tiles, mirror, light fixture, vanity and hardwares. On-site parking included. Guest access Guests have full access to the lavish tiered garden, multiple courtyards, patio, and wrap-around porch. Enjoy multiiple outoor seating areas in the garden, patio, and porch. Guests can also enjoy the numerous professionally decoated interior areas including: dining room, sitting room, and TV room. Guests also have 24/7 access to the complimentary coffee and beverage station. Powder room half bathroom on main level. Other things to note Sit down breakfast offered each morning as well as complimentary coffee and beverages. Samples of breakfast: \* eggs baked and served in mini pot \* egg Benedict’s on cornbread \* overnight oats with fruits and nuts \* fluffiest pancakes \* French nutty and fruity toasts \* varieties of mini tarts/cakes/cookies/brownies \* coffee, juices and cold beverages \* Our coffee is locally custom roasted. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92540000/92539200/92539156/ec99cdf0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best location! 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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 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 ## About the area Harpers Ferry is home to this apartment. John Brown Wax Museum and Civil War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Vivo Day Spa and Sleepy Hollow Country Club. John Brown Museum and Hagerstown Model Railroad Museum at Antietam Station are also worth visiting. 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Harpers Ferry, WV. #parks #civilwar #johnbrown #details #wv #harpersferry](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/7561/c3041cf9-145e-4e12-8095-dd7691a87f8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) John Brown's Fort 13 min walk \- 0.7 miles - Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Harpers Ferry Children's Park 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Virginius Island 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles ### Getting around - Harpers Ferry Station 14 min walk - Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Sheetz 10 min drive - Starbucks 8 min drive - McDonald's 11 min drive - Waffle House 8 min drive - Glory Days Grill 11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast pet-friendly? ### Where is Boutiq Inn 7Magnolias:MANDARIN JEWEL-Gourmet Bfast located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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