Title: C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage ![Terrace/patio - C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57114500/57114441/90-ec7c8685.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57114500/57114441/90-7df630eb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57114500/57114441/cfbb8f02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57114500/57114441/5cd85383.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage (Sharpsburg)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57114500/57114441/90-044e0c5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched above the Potomac River, this 1841 historic home offers a serene retreat. Listen to the soothing sound of water falling over Dam #4 on the C&O Canal as you sit on the porch or explore nearby hiking and biking trails. Enjoy fishing, swimming, or kayaking in the river with access to a local farm for horseback riding along scenic routes. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage Located just steps away from Dam #4 on the C&O Canal / Potomac River. (C&O mile marker 84.6) Perfect for a getaway or romantic weekend. You can hike/bike the C&O Canal, bring your kayak/canoe/bikes, fish or swim in the river. Sit on the porch and listen to the rumble of the water falling over the dam. Local lore is this was the home of a canal lock keeper or the gate house keeper. For history buffs, there was a small skirmish when Lee’s army attempted to cross dam. THIS IS NOT A PARTY HOUSE, OWNER ON SITE IN GARAGE APARTMENT. The house is a historic house built in 1841 and remodeled sometime in the early 1900's. Please be aware, the steps up to the front door and the basement steps are a little steep. THE FIREPLACE IS NOT TO BE USED, its not in working condition. FYI - this house is not a Canal Quarters lockhouse operated by the C & O Canal Trust, it is privately owned. Cell service can be sketchy down here at the river, all depends on your carrier/weather conditions, etc. I have no issues, but if you do, wi-if calling and text works. And the internet works great! Roku for tv. You will need to use your own passwords for Netflix, YouTube, etc. FYI FOR TIMID DRIVERS : The house is high on a hill above the river, one side of the driveway has a steep drop off down to the road. The driveway is tight, but there is room for 4 cars, you will need to make 3 point turns in order to turn around. We also have access to a local farm if you wish to stable your horses to ride along the canal or battlefield , I can put you in touch with them to discuss fees. They will allow you to park your trailer at the farm. (you need permission/permit for the battlefield) Public boat ramp a few miles farther down the road. Because of steep/tight driveway, there is no room for boat/jet ski trailers. You can keep them overnight at the horse farm for a small fee. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Spelunking 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 - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69410000/69403100/69403022/3cbe7c59.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Bedroom Near Harper's Ferry, Casino and Shenandoah River, Pets Welcome Harpers Ferry - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly 7.2 Good 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-15&endDate=2026-01-16&selected=69403022&PinnedHotelID=69403022&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92270000/92263500/92263455/9dc4359a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 3-Bedroom Home in historic Harpers Ferry: Pet Friendly! 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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 Long-term renters welcome 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Lock Keepers Cottage on the Potomac River / C&O Canal Cottage Lock Keepers Cottage on the Potomac River / C&O Canal Sharpsburg ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.4967,-77.82031&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:mabpF%7Cg%7EyM%3FS%3FS%3FS%3FS%40U%40S%40S%40S%40SBS%40S%40SBSBSBSBQBSBSDSDQBSDQDQDSFQDQDSFOFQFQFQFQFOFQHOFOHQHMHQHMHOHOHMJMHOJMHMJKJMJMJKJMLKJKJKLKJILKJKLGLILILILGLILGNGLGLGLGNELENELENELCNCNELCNCNALCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FNAN%40N%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDNDLDNDLFLDLFLFNFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLHJHLJJJJJLJJLJJJLJLJJHLJLJNHLHLHNHNHNHNHNHNFNHNFPFNFPHPDPFPFNDRDPFPDRDPDPBRDPDRBRBRBPBRBRBR%40RBR%40R%40R%40R%40R%40R%40T%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRARARARARARATCRARCPCRCRCPCRCREREPCREPEREPGREPEPGNGPERINGPGPGNINGPILIPILIPILININILKLKLILKLKLKLKJKJMLKJKHMJKHMJKHMJMHMFMHMHMFMHOFMDMFMDMFODMDODODMDOBOBMBOBO%40MBOBO%3FOBO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOCO%3FOCMCOAOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEMEOEMGMGMEOGMIMGMIMIMGMIMIKIMMKIMKKIKKMMKKKKKMKMKMIMKMIMKMIOIOIMIOIOIOIOGQIOGOGQGQGOGSGQGOEQEQGSEQESEQCSEQESCSCSCQCSCSCQASASCUASASASASAS%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=R3LSU3DV6QB-bZSpK5nWKfkLebw=) Sharpsburg, MD #### What's nearby - Chesapeake and Ohio Canal \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Shepherd University \- 19 min drive \- 8.0 miles - Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races \- 36 min drive \- 24.0 miles - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park \- 39 min drive \- 24.2 miles - Whitetail Ski Resort \- 47 min drive \- 30.1 miles #### Getting around - Martinsburg Station - 39 min drive - Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 43 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬29 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬31 min drive - ‪King's Pizza - ‬30 min drive - ‪Battleview Market - ‬22 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬31 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage? ### What time is check-in at C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage? ### What time is check-out at C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage? ### Where is C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## C&O Canal Potomac River Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### William H. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful location We loved this incredible location just off of dam number 4\. There is beautiful hiking along the river within a stone’s throw of the porch and the house itself is like a grandmother’s hug. ##### William H. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lukah L. 7 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great!! This house and visit overall was spectacular. Rorke was incredibly responsive, the house was very clean, there were many helpful little notes about the quirks of the house, and the location right on the river could not be more peaceful and ideal. ##### Lukah L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rodney R. 31 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! So lovely and clean. More than we had imagined!!! ##### Rodney R. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### AMY W. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful relaxing stay Looking for something unique and historical -this is the place. Great home base to visit Harper’s Ferry and Antietam. Wish we could have stayed longer!! ##### AMY W. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen V. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cool history We had a great time. Very comfortable like home. ##### Karen V. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shannon S. 29 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Serene Loved our stay…beautiful home, peaceful setting, lots of nature and historical sites/towns to explore. ##### Shannon S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug F., Loganville, Pennsylvania, USA 30 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Springtime delight Loved this property and location. Cozy, comfortable accommodations; all the necessities worked well. ##### Doug F. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris Z. 9 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A relaxing getaway We loved staying here. The cottage is charming and comfortable. While most of the the structure, and furnishings, are vintage, the kitchen is updated and thoughtfully stocked. ##### Chris Z. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin H. 3 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cottage We had a great time exploring the area , seeing lots of wildlife, we just must of have misunderstood about the river but overall we had a wonderful time ##### Erin H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie S. 16 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Weekend Well Worth the Drive. Peaceful, tranquil and so much to explore right outside the door. The front porch is the perfect location for meals and reading. I absolutely loved riding my bike on the C&O canal towpath. The cottage is beautiful and well decorated with lots of details. Can’t wait to come back! ##### Julie S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### cindy54 T. 24 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy, Quaint Cottage Historical cozy and quaint cottage nestled among the woods and the rustle of the dam waters. Very peaceful yet fairly close to attractions. Splendid! ##### cindy54 T. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Alvin S. 6 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rustic Seclusion Nice stay. Was looking for a get-away yet not too far away. Rustic setting next to the C&O Canal and Potomac Dam #4\. Great hiking, quiet setting, and good visits to Harpers Ferry and Shepherds Town, WV. Enjoyed our time at the cottage. ##### Alvin S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ray T. 11 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Better than described!! Excellent property, even better than described. Unique decorations and amenities make it feel like home. Highly reccomend. ##### Ray T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Regina P. 3 Jan 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great escape Overall great property and location. Rorke was incredible. She was incredibly friendly and communicative. This is a great place to veg out with your family and explore nature! ##### Regina P. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy T. 27 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage! A very cozy cottage! Host had nice amenities and great info on the area. Beautiful location along the Potomac River. Good for long walks, bike rides and enjoying the area. Some steep steps inside and out, so need to be nimble. ##### Nancy T. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie C. 2 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming and tranquil! A slice of heaven! Our host was amazing. Such a beautiful cottage. Very peaceful and Rourke made our stay so enjoyable. Every amenity you can think of was provided. Thank you! ##### Stephanie C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert T. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great vacation spot! Loved every bit of this cottage! Our stay was simply amazing! The home was very clean and inviting. You can here the sound of the water as it rolls over the dam from the the front porch. The sounds of the birds chirping right outside is the best sound. We loved this place and will be back. Rorke is especially nice and was very easy to communicate with. 5 Stars easy! ##### Robert T. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Don F., Schuylkill Haven, USA 17 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful and Relaxing Can't say enough good things about this place. The setting is superb- from the sights and sounds as you relax on the porch looking at and listening to the waterfall, to the wonderfully decorated and comfortable interior. Really enjoyed just relaxing here. Next time I'll be sure to bring my bike to explore the C&O trail. ##### Don F. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erik S. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Enchanting We had a wonderful time staying at this very comfortable and cozy cottage. Our stay was only 3 days so we didnt get to do everything we wanted to do in area. We would very much like to come back again, maybe next year. ##### Erik S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott L. 8 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just what we needed! It was what we needed. It was quiet and it was peaceful and we really loved it. We didn't want to go! having morning coffee on the porch to sitting out on the patio in the Evening having a night cap. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect place to getaway too. ##### Scott L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark D. 28 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Biking the C and O Canal My brother and I used this wonderful historic home as a base camp for several days of biking the C and O. We did 142 miles of the 180\. Dam#4 on the Potomic, across the road, is just this side of heaven. Go here. You won't regret it. ##### Mark D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kathleen m. 12 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cottage The location of the cottage was perfect for our bike trip. Just across the street was the entrance to the towpath with wonderful views of the Potomac. The cottage itself was very cool even with the hot humid weather. Very interesting decor. The slate steps to the cottage are steep and have no railing which may be a problem for some people. You definitely need a car but we found restaurants and other things to do within 30 minutes. ##### kathleen m. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne K. 19 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy #### Signage and cell reception The house is really lovely and cozy and magically done, and the owner has thought of every convenience, including interesting books about the area, which I really appreciate. However, the listing should be a lot more clear that cell phone service can be nonexistent which it was for me. 10 days of not being able to receive or make phone calls is pretty insane. I know I am supposed to somehow make calls on the Internet, but I am not that technologically sophisticated. also due to a delay at the airport I arrived in the dark and I could not find the house. It is not Addressed properly at the street level. There’s no sign that has its address and no arrows pointing to which driveway to take. I arrived in the dark and exhausted. I am ill. I have fibromyalgia and I just could not continue exploring where I should be and I ended up sleeping in my car. Both of my guests independently told me that they thought it was strange that there was no sign out front that said 6520 and anand a flag or arrow showing which driveway. And that the access should be a lot more clearer. It’s not very hard to put out a street number and an arrow pointing to the right number. ##### Anne K. Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Denise A. 31 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Remote and relaxing The cottage is cozy and has all the things you need for your stay and more. We biked the C&O and it was a little rough at spots (we are used to biking the Pine Creek Trail in PA which is very well maintained), but it was still a pleasant ride. Next time we may bike other sections of the trail that are less remote. The road past the cottage leads to a boat access to the river so beware of the trucks towing boats to the access. The area is a little off the beaten path and going out to get food was at least 20 minutes but there are many really great restaurants to choose from in Shepardstown, Williamsport and Sharpsburg. We did enjoy relaxing on the very large porch listening to the water going over the dam. You are not able to see the river due to leaves on the trees in the summer. We would recommend staying at the lock keepers house, it was lovely. ##### Denise A. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kimberly H. 4 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect fall getaway Beautiful property and beautiful location. Owner has tended thoughtfully to all the details. ##### Kimberly H. 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