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Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 50.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Middletown, MD
  • South Mountain State Park
    5 min drive
  • Washington Monument State Park
    8 min drive
  • Musket Ridge Golf Course
    12 min drive
  • Frederick, MD (FDK-Frederick Municipal)
    22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Loft Bedroom East

1 Double Bed

Loft Bedroom West

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

lower level full bath

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Serene Log Cabin Nestled Among the Battlefields

This custom built log house (sleeps 4-5)sits on the original spring house foundation from the early 1800's. The house is in the foot hills of the Maryland Mountains near world class golf resorts, ski resorts, shopping, antiquing, fantastic hiking, and some of the nation’s most important historic battlefields. The cabin is all wood inside and out. It has a large stone fireplace, as well as a classic wood stove which can be used for cooking and baking. Unfortunately due to a few incidents we have changed our policy to no wood-burning fires inside the cabin. We do have a fireplace insert that holds fuel cans that burn for a nice cozy atmosphere without endangering our guests or the cabin. We’ve recently installed a new heating and AC system so the cabin is warm and toasty in with red and cool in summer. The bedrooms are actually open 2 open loft areas with a catwalk connecting them to a central landing. The upstairs is open to the downstairs and leaves the cabin with a large spacious feeling. The 2 beds are built in and each loft has a small seating area and a private balcony. There is a small convertible sofa that can be extended for 1 additional sleeper. There’s a deck off the back, overlooking the main house’s back yard and the neighboring horse fields. The back deck in the mornings can’t be beat for sipping coffee and watching the horses as the dew burns off the fields.

Property manager

Joseph Bartlett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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
Balcony is open to below/steep stairs

Events

No events allowed
STRICTLY NO PARTIES

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs only, bring linens to cover furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on deck only DO NOT FLUSH BUTTS
THE PLUMBING IS VERY DELICATE. DO NOT FLUSH ANYTHING THATS NOT HUMAN WASTE OR TOILET PAPER. NO CIG BUTTS FEMINE PRODUCTS PAPER TOWELS ETC

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: STRICTLY NO PARTIES
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

About the area

Middletown

Located in Middletown, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Orchid Cellar Winery and Musket Ridge Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore South Mountain State Park and Washington Monument State Park. Roads and Rails Museum and Frederick Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
Map
Middletown, MD

What's nearby

  • Musket Ridge Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Maryland National Golf Club - 13 min drive
  • Greenbrier State Park - 14 min drive
  • Big Cork Vineyards - 17 min drive
  • Antietam National Battlefield - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 20 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rasco NY Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Main Cup - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Fratelli's Italian & Seafood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Log Cabin Nestled Among the Battlefields pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Serene Log Cabin Nestled Among the Battlefields?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Log Cabin Nestled Among the Battlefields?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Serene Log Cabin Nestled Among the Battlefields located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from South Mountain State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Orchid Cellar Winery and Washington Monument State Park. Musket Ridge Golf Course and Maryland National Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.8/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we needed.
We had a great time! Due to unavoidable circumstances our reservation was cancelled the day we were supposed to leave. Normally that would have ruined our trip but our host Joe found us a replacement cottage a few miles away and saved the day. The cottage was perfect and had the rustic feel we were looking for. It was more expensive than the original property but Joe said not to worry about the price they would take care of it. 10/10 for the property 20/10 for our great host! Thank you for a great weekend. Highly recommended!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
The cabin was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda A., Delaware, OH

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin.
Very cute little cabin. Stairs to upstairs are steep, but manageable. Bed was comfortable. The chair that pulls out for bed is full size. Not terribly comfortable because there is a wood piece that is about 1/3 the way from the back of the chair that you can feel through the cushion, but it was still a good option for someone who has difficulty with the stairs. The bathroom is small with airplane type toilet, but that was kind of fun. There is a louvre door to the bathroom, so not much privacy, but we made do. It served us well for the 2 of us and the 2 dogs and the quirkiness made it fun too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Amy T.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Not great
If i would have know that there was down decorative pillows i would not have stayed. My family reunion was cut short to my extreme allergies to down. Throw pillows upstairs to try to get some relief...but throat was sweeling shut. My one son sprained.his ankle on the rolled off driveway. Horrible parking. The cabin was very dusty with all the knick knacks and unable to wash the walls. Im sure others would enjoy it but it just was a bad experience. Oh the door know is loose unable to lock. Debbie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quaint little cabin
Started rather bumpy. Finding the parking is a challenge. The driveway is hidden which in itself is not a problem. Getting into it could be. We drive a compact and still had to take several swipes to get into the parking spot. Certainly not perilous but tight all the same. We were warned before arriving that it is tight parking. I would not suggest driving a full size here. The only other things worth mentioning are that there is another house sharing the lot less than 50 yards from the cabin and the decks could use a cleaning. We had a nice time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin
The cabin we stayed in was a very cute cabin. I especially liked the upstairs loft area. Our only suggestion would be for the owner to leave a few instructions in the cabin itself. We blew a fuse and had to wait for the owner to respond before we could find the breaker to flip. Otherwise we throughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and Centrally Located
We were in town for a dog show. this property was centrally located to the different venues. The fenced in yard was a big plus as there was plenty of room for the dogs to run.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin
The actual cabin was great. Met all my needs. Parking was a problem. The space in front of the cabin is narrow and steep. There's not enough room to turn your car into the cabin's driveway. If you have a car that's the size of a Prius or VW beetle, there shouldn't be a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Wayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Septic could of used dumping before arrival and 2nd floor was inundated with stink bugs.
I'm still waiting to hear back from the hostess because I was overcharged for the nightly rate
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Mohammed N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We injoy
Good experience for the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin
Cute little place
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cabin
Love it! Will be back again ✌️
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing get away!
The cleanliness was on point. Cozy atmosphere! Plenty of space for 2 adults and a 12 year old. Smaller dogs would work better when staying in the cabin. We made it work with our large Saint Bernard (house cow) because he is little another person and our little guy. The lower yard for the dogs was very nice which they enjoyed. Close enough to get groceries and other places. I highhly recommend this place. Also you have to try out South Mountain Creamy. (homemade icecream) I also give the host 5 stars because she answered all question that I sent her way and even recommended things to do in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tracy A., Silver Spring

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication
No WiFi
Cabin is cute but be prepared for a tech detox. No WiFi because it is too remote. And the TV didn’t work and owner took a while to respond with assistance. I could have been ok with it if I had known. Not much to do in the area, especially in the rain. Great if you want peace and quiet to sleep or read several novels.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

2/10 Terrible

Richard D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Beware
Too many details to discuss the whole awful experience. I will try not to go on too much. This trip was to be a covd get away with my hubby. A nice night of Super Bowl watching and snacks sitting in front of a fire, hiking, and more fireplace time. I did a lot of research to find a place specifically with a tv and fireplace. We get there, I put out all the snacks, ready to go...the tv doesn’t work. My husband desperately trying to get it to work....nothing..after several texts back and forth to the manager, saying, this has never happened before. 4 hours later nothing, no super bowl. The fireplace...kept filling the cabin with smoke each time we tried to use it. We know how to use a fireplace, it wasn’t our error as insinuated. The manager did finally call to help, but to no avail...no tv, no fireplace. And, we’re paying for cleaning service? They didn’t clean the kitchen drawers..full of mice do. The manger did keep apologizing, but Never once did we hear from the owners through all of this. Not even to say we’re sorry, or offer a partial money back for our troubles. Just a..‘maybe we can give a discount if you come in the spring’..ah..no thanks. The one time I splurge.. and spend more than usual... for not having the amenities advertised. We didn’t want excuses why things weren’t working, or insinuations, just some, ‘what can we do for you’ concern. Not a way to do business. Hopefully all the kinks will be ironed out for the next visitors. Sorry we had to be the guinea pigs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

2/10 Terrible

Steven P.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
It was terrible only way to heat the place was with fire place got email there was plenty of fire wh
It was my worst experience
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

8/10 Good

Mallory H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Beautiful place to relax
The cabin is beautiful, clean, and cozy. We rented it thinking access to the fenced yard was included. It isn't, which was disappointing, but the owner was really nice about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Libby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Cabin
Cozy cabin. Close to many activities and parks. Highly recommend Dempsey's Grille! Great local place to eat. Ask for copy of renters package - we didn't receive one until arriving at cabin. Would have been a great help ahead of time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Beverly G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cozy cabin
My husband and I stayed in the cabin for 2 nights. The beds were very comfortable, the kitchen had everything we needed for our short stay, and the fireplace was warm and relaxing after long days visiting Harper's Ferry and Frederick. We loved seeing the ducks and the pig in the backyard! Very private with easy drives to nearby sites. I would definitely recommend this cabin to family and friends. First time using VRBO and happy with the entire experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Dennis R.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Quiet
Very peaceful place!
Stayed 32 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Marianne K., Galloway, NJ, USA

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Comfortable Cabin
Adorable cabin, great location, comfortable beds. Close to parks for hiking. Sitting on the deck at night listening to the stream and watching the fireflies twinkle in the trees was so relaxing. Our favorite restaurant in Frederick was the Cuban restaurant. Try the spicy margaritas and the sizzling shrimp appetizer. I felt the cabin had some neglect in the up keep or I would have given it 5 stars.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for getting away from it all
Really cute cozy cabin, probably better in winter than summer because it doesn't have air conditioning and only a couple of windows have screens. But loved sleeping in the loft, and while right next to a road, it is not busy at night so very quiet. Lovely neighbors with dogs, ducks, and pot-belly pig (loved her). Away from it all, and yet close enough to get to hiking, tubing, wineries, etc. Really great dinner at South Mountain Inn. With a really good overall cleaning (musty, cobwebs), I would have given this a 5-star rating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Cozy Cabin - great fireplace nice deck overlooking a stream.
Wonderful quiet place to gather ones thoughts. Cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Bartlett

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