Historic Country House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes and Shopping.

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Location
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Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Explore the area

Keymar, MD

Mount St. Mary's College16 min drive
Gettysburg National Military Park25 min drive
Gettysburg Battlefield Museum30 min drive
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Second Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner, Keymar is home to Francis Scott Key. This original General Store, on old Key property that was built in the late 1800s, has been impeccably remodeled to allow you every comfort while being centrally located to historic Gettysburg, PA, Frederick, MD, the beautiful Catoctin Mountains, Mount Saint Mary’s University, Liberty Mountain Ski Resort, and so much more. Settle into history.

Property manager

Paul & Diane

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

Cashless transactions are available

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Keymar

Located in Keymar, this farm stay is in a rural area. Loy's Station Covered Bridge and Catoctin Furnace are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Catoctin Mountain Park and Liberty Mountain Ski Resort. Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo and Mulligan MacDuffer Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Keymar, MD

What's nearby

Mount St. Mary's College - 16 min drive
National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes - 18 min drive
Links at Gettysburg Golf Course - 22 min drive
Gettysburg National Military Park - 25 min drive
Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 30 min drive

Getting around

Frederick Station - 36 min drive
Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Brewery Fire - ‬16 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Flood Zone Marketplace & Brewery - ‬15 min drive
‪Ott House - ‬18 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Country House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes and Shopping. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Country House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes and Shopping.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Country House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes and Shopping.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Country House, close to Gettysburg, Frederick, Ski Slopes and Shopping. located?

Situated in a rural location, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mount St. Mary's College, National Fallen Firefighters Memorial and National Shrine Grotto of Lourdes. Knott Arena and Our Lady of the Mountain are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dennis I.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

We loved our stay at the Country House. The owners were easy to communicate with and the property was spotless and better stocked than any other VRBO we have stayed at. It is a very unique home and was even better than the pics. Beds were very comfortable, air conditioner worked great (it was very hot in Gettysburg during our stay). We would definitely stay here again if we returned to the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cora M.

1 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Utterly charming and comfortable

This is probably the nicest rental we have ever stayed in. It was impeccably decorated, cozy, charming and filled with so many amenities including a stocked pantry and a fridge full of breakfast fixings, half and half for coffee, and alcoholic and nonalcoholic refreshments. We particularly appreciated the eggs from our hosts own chickens! Communication with our hosts was seamless and easy. They had fresh cookies and soft jazz waiting for us in our rental when we arrived. They were very accommodating and allowed our visitors to park in their driveway. We were attending a family wedding and wish we could have stayed longer to explore the beautiful countryside and local color. As it was we went bowling, played some of the games that were in the rental, and celebrated with family at the Anthem 1844 in nearby Taneytown for the wedding. Thank you to our wonderful hosts for a thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

22 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Charming House!

We had such a lovely stay in Paul and Diane's General Store-turned-home! They were wonderful hosts, and made us feel so welcome. The home was super charming, with wonderful details throughout. It wasn't far from Gettysburg, so we drove there every day and had an altogether fantastic trip.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

7 May 2024

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Love the Reno

Very cozy place. Very tastefully decorated.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

5 May 2024

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Franks Birthday weekend getaway

We had a very relaxing weekend The place was gorgeous. Loved the old building with the modern conveniences. The hosts went out of their way. Left Frank a birthday gift basket, fresh farm eggs and delicious chocolate chip cookies. Had everything we needed and then some. The pictures did not do this place justice. Much better in person. Would definitely recommend this as a place to get away.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly P.

3 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful period house

We spent the majority of our time exploring Gettysburg, and this house was very convenient and absolutely beautiful. The host had so many amenities for us, the bed was extremely comfortable. We even heard/saw Amish buggies pass by. We will definitely ask to stay again if we come back to this area.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

13 Nov 2023

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30th Wedding Anniversary Weekend

The General Store was a neat house, from the red brick to the inside windows. The hosts were more than welcoming with Country Music(Our Fave)playing, candle burning and nice temperature. The gift basket and cookies were so yummy.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 Sept 2023

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Gettysburg trip

It was amazing the restoration of the old general Kept a lot of the original pieces mixed with modern amenities I highly recommend this home to future guest peaceful and I loved the church bells

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley Y.

18 Sept 2023

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Beauty , Cozy , Relaxing, Hospitality

What a beautiful and cozy little place. Host are fantastic, place has everything you need and then some . They also make sure everything was fully stocked and left some nice treats. Best rental we have stayed at yet. !!!! Book now!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quintin P.

6 Aug 2023

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More than advertised! A country store converted to a dream destination.

We arrived at the property and were already in awe of the location. Our hosts Paula and Diane had a welcome basket waiting for us when we entered their incredible general store. It was well appointed and had a great kitchen. They thought of everything. Oh, the cookies they left for us, my kids are still talking about them. The light there at sunset and the star filled skies were breathtaking. Looking west was a view of the Blue Ridge mountains. A great place to get away from everything. Staying in isn't for you? Gettysburg, PA is a short drive north and Frederick, MD is about the same distance south. Battlefields, antiques, wine tasting tours of vineyards, sight-seeing and about anything you'd like. We spent the afternoon in Washington DC with the kids, coming home to this little hideaway was a real treat. Did i mention its surrounded by several lovingly restored homes? We waited to post this. We loved it so much, we didnt want to miss our next chance to visit. We know when the word gets out about this special place, Paul and Diane will be making new friends every week. We are already booking our next visit. You might want to book one too.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip W.

23 Feb 2023

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Wonderful getaway

Paul and Diane did a wonderful job converting this old general store into a sweet retreat. Lovely layout with everything you need. We appreciated the over the top items like pantry staples, snacks, eggs and even butter. We were greeted with fresh flowers, fluffy towels and a comfy bed. It was unique to have the upstairs sleeping area which meant one of us could rise earlier than the other (2 full bathrooms). Beautiful 25 min rural drive to Gettysburg. Taneytown just 10-15 minutes away for groceries, restaurants, antique mall... Will come again. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

27 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great stay in an adorable property :)

My family and I stayed here while in the area for thanksgiving, and we loved our stay in the general store! It had all of the charm of an old historical building, but all of the modern upgrades you need to be comfortable. There’s a full size washer and dryer, a fully equipped kitchen, and ample sleeping locations. The hosts also were very hospitable and supplied nearly everything you could need to feel at home, as well as some very generous welcome gifts. The only thing to note is that the sleeping areas are upstairs and the stairs are a bit narrow, but it was no issue for our group of all adults- it could be a little dicey for children though. Overall we had a lovely stay and would absolutely recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022