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Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse

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Exterior
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Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$1,026
avg per night

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Ijamsville, MD
  • Monocacy National Battlefied
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Francis Scott Key Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Frederick Fairgrounds
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Frederick, MD (FDK-Frederick Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Attic Space

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 362.3 sq m
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Single Beds, 1 Double Futon, 4 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
Price is AU$1,026 avg per night,

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About the area

Ijamsville

Located in Urbana, this farm stay is in a rural area. Monocacy National Battlefied and Schifferstadt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Patuxent River State Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Adventure Park USA and Frederick Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, cycling and hiking.

What's nearby

  • Monocacy National Battlefied - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Westview Promenade - 12 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Francis Scott Key Mall - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Frederick Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Carroll Creek Linear Park - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 15 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New York J & P Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse

This is a very special 200+ year old former dairy farm (3900+ sq feet of house) on 72 Acres. 2 stocked ponds and plenty of space for large gatherings, family reunions, executive retreats, or just to relax in private seclusion.

The upper deck, large, screened porch, fire pit, and patio areas all provide unique gathering areas.

The real experience with this property is enjoyed on the outside and you and your guests can spend all day relaxing and exploring the property. It is truly serene and peaceful. With that said, the house itself is comfortable and nicely set to allow everybody their own space.

The location is also ideal for visiting downtown Washington DC or Baltimore (about 45 easy minutes drive to each). Downtown Urbana, Maryland is only 5 minutes away for dining and groceries. Downtown Frederick is about 10 minutes away and has plenty of great restaurants, antiquing, and lots to do.

The farm has goats, ducks, geese, chickens, cats, and horses. Come see the baby goats in the spring..

There are 2 stocked ponds (large mouth bass, blue gill, catfish, and crappie). Fishing is allowed without special permit or MD license, although bass is catch and release only. Swimming is allowed in the upper pond.

Words cannot describe how nice this property really is. Sleeps 14 easily, and finished attic can sleep multiple kids.

4 bedrooms Upstairs -
1 room w/ King Size Bed
2 room w / queen size beds (1 in each room)
1 room w/ 3 twin beds
Large finished attic will easily sleep a group of kids
Pull out futon with queen size mattress (upstairs) in common area
Plus, we have 2 very nice deep Queen blow up mattresses that can be set up in the attic or one or both of the front rooms.

The kitchen is completely modern with all new appliances installed in 2017. New granite counters, flooring, and painting was completed in 2019. Kitchen is stocked with just about every item you would want in a kitchen. There are also two grills on at the house (charcoal and propane)

The house has 2 smart TV's. One TV in the downstairs living room and one TV in the attic (in space we created specifically for kids to hang out in). The house also has Cable TV, DVD, and strong wireless access.

The main structure of the house is more than 200 years old, built from chestnut logs, and the logs have been exposed to help add to the charm and history of the property. There is a small stone building on the property that originally functioned as a smokehouse and living quarters for farm help.

2 full baths in farmhouse, and large outdoor bath w/ shower in adjacent old dairy barn.

We also completed an outdoor shower with hot/cold water** (seasonal availability)

House has modern plumbing, full set of new kitchen appliances, and full size washer/dryer. 3 wood stoves help augment heat and add to the charm and experience of the property. Firewood for both house and fire pit is included in cost of the rental.

*** Note - The upper bathroom is attached to a bedroom, and so anybody using the upper bathroom will have to go through the bedroom for access. Please think about whether this will work for your guests. Both bathrooms are on the same side of the house (above each other). The lower bathroom is attached to the kitchen. The Dairy Barn bathroom is a short walk across the drive and is very nice.

*** There used to be a hot tub on the property, and some of the reviews refer to the hot tub, but we have decided to retire it and there is no longer a hot tub on the property.**

Property manager

Jeff Aronson/Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Horses, Goats, Cats, Fishing, Adventure.
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Events

No events allowed
With special permission only
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets are allowed with approval /additional deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING around house or buildings
All large gatherings must be approved prior to stay. No Parties allowed. Unauthorized parties will result in forfeit of deposit.
NO SMOKING around house or buildings - will result in forfeit of deposit.
Dogs allowed only with prior approval and payment. Unauthorized animals will result in forfeit of deposit.

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: with special permission only
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Urbana farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Urban Green Bark Park and Whiskey Creek Golf Club. Buckeystown Community Park and P.B. Dye Golf Club are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

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

Fun farm

We spent a thanksgiving at the farm and it was great. The animals are fun to feed and the house had plenty of space. The kitchen was well stocked as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

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

Beautiful

Perfect!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Perfect seclusion for an intimate and relaxing setting

We rented the property with family to host an anniversary memorial for a departed loved one. It was the perfect setting for friends and family to share their stories and gather in remembrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Relax

Great time 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Heaven on earth

What a wonderful slice of life on the farm which we all enjoyed! The animals are quiet at night but happy to say hello and/or be fed some apples during the day. It is perfect for 5-9 adults, 14 adults may be too many because there is only one bathroom on the 2nd floor (accessible thru one of the bedrooms. The sunrise and night sky were gorgeous from the upper patio. Your group will love life in this renovated 1700s farmhouse full of patios, porches, fireplaces and firepits! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh C.

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

A wonderful Farmhouse with lots of character

A very unique house which was great for a small group. Lots of farm animals around which added to the experience. If we ever need to rent a place again in or around Frederick, we'll definitely be looking at this house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kozal Home E.

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

A slice of heaven

It was so wonderful to see our teens all unplug and experience the property. They loved fishing and spending time with the goats. The outdoor shower was so fun for them too 😄 Thank you for an amazing stay. The house was nice and cool after hot days on the lacrosse field. We slept amazing. Truly felt like home away from home 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

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

Family reunion

Enough room for all. House was cool even in the heat wave
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linn J.

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

Fun Farm Time

Our experience was wonderful. Our son got married and the location was perfect for us. The house is stunning, the land and farm animals were bonus. Jeff was a wonderful host. We spent most of our time on the back screen porch- it was so restful and peaceful. We will be back, when we don't have a wedding to attend to! My 14 year old daughter was off of her phone and out with the animals the entire time! Thank you, Jeff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

john D.

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

Family reunion

We had over 10 adults stay in this great house for the weekend. The place was very nice and also nice interesting. The owner was very accommodating and easy to work
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

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

Private Farmhouse

We had a family reunion/ thanksgiving/ and celebration of a 90 th birthday at the farm. We loved the property. It was very kid friendly we had toddlers ages 2-4 that especially loved helping feed the goats and hanging out in the playroom. For the adults we enjoyed the calm laid back atmosphere. We would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

A magical place

Fantastic location -- nothing soothes the soul like waking up every morning and feeding goats and horses, or petting Precious the Cat. If you're looking to spend a weekend in Frederick with friends, this is the place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

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

Fun Times on the Farm

We had a most fantastic weekend on the farm! The house was spacious with modern amenities while maintaining the charm of its 200 year old origins. The weather didn’t fully cooperate, but the large covered porch was the perfect spot for our family to sit and watch the rain while the kiddos enjoyed the tic tac toe and jenga blocks. The location is perfectly situated within minutes of the city of Frederick and just a short drive from various wineries and breweries. We all enjoyed the farm itself…the goats provided lots of entertainment, the fields and barns gave the kids lots of space to roam, and everyone was excited to snag at least one fish from the ponds. The host was responsive, provided suggestions, and maintained communication throughout the weekend to ensure our happiness. We all agreed that this was one of the very best experiences that we’ve had! Many thanks to Jeff for making his home available!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Beautiful farmhouse!

We stayed with family for Christmas. The farmhouse was very charming and well appointed. The farm is full of horses and goats that are so fun to be around. We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Another great stay

Our family visited the farm for a second time and had a wonderful time and were very comfortable. Thanks Jeff!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

The Farm

Very well maintained historic farm between Frederick and Washington/Baltimore. It was perfect for our group of eight
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara E.

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

BIG part of the Best Day Ever!

Our experience at the farm was beyond fantastic. The owners and property managers are wonderful and extremely considerate. We felt very welcomed to a stay at what felt like a family home, not a rental. The property is beautiful and the house is very large, but feels extremely cozy. We had lots of space and comfort with 10 adults and 4 children. The beds were comfortable and each room is unique, which definitely added to the stay. My family just absolutely loved the house, and kept repeating it, like every future large family gathering should take place there. We took advantage of the fire pit and the grounds. The kids really enjoyed running around and feeding the goats and petting the friendly farm cat. This was the second time that we have stayed at the farm. When I got engaged last year, I couldn't picture my wedding weekend without a stay there. This second experience was as wonderful as the first. Out of town family gathered together along with the bridal party, such a lovely place truly added to our beautiful weekend. We were able to take some pictures there between the ceremony and reception on the gorgeous grounds and the pictures are stunning. This is such a magical place run by kind people. We will definitely be staying again. Thank you for sharing the farm with us, it was a big part of the best weekend of my life. ❤️💍🎃
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

angela t.

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

Great family setting

We were here for a wedding. We only live 30 minutes away but we wanted to be close to the venue and have the whole family in a place where we could hang out instead of driving home or staying in hotel rooms. Everyone had a blast! Peaceful, plenty to do and 5 minutes from Glen Ellen Farms, where the wedding was.. Our 4 boys, ages 20 to 25, one fiancé and 3 dogs stayed with us. My mom and my brother and his wife stopped in to visit and stayed for the day because it was just such a beautiful and relaxing place. Our two friends, who were in town from Pittsburgh for the wedding, came over and said the place felt like home. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., Ijamsville, USA

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

Peaceful and spacious

The Farm is a great place to gather and relax. Enjoyed the fields of Farm animals and wild life. The house itself was clean and had all the amenities needed. Easy check in and out- great owner to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

We didn't want to leave!

Beautiful farmhouse with so much character and nature right at your doorstep!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

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

Family weekend

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

ashley S.

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

Amazing property

We stayed here with a few families for a soccer tournament. It was the perfect location for us! The kids had an absolute blast being able to be outside all around the property. Jeff was very easy to communicate with and very thorough with his instructions! Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

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

Family get together on the farm

We had a fantastic family get together at the farmhouse. There were 13 of us ranging in age from 13 to 83, and we all had a great time. The teenagers loved sleeping in the loft together, and there were plenty of rooms and beds for adults. There were so many indoor and outdoor places to hang out but we mostly relaxed on the fabulous screened porch. We enjoyed seeing the animals, hanging around a fire in the fire pit, and cooking in the big kitchen. The house is serene, comfortable and had everything we needed for a great weekend. We hope to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Relaxing, transporting, wonderful trip

The property is incredibly scenic and was just what the family needed to unplug and relax. My father, typically a very go-get-‘em busy man that never chills actually got some much needed sleep because the environment was so calming and pleasant. It’s close enough to convenient spots, restaurants, grocery, etc, that the whole party was at ease. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Great farm house experience….

We really enjoyed our stay at this amazing farm house. The property is beautiful and very relaxing. It was fun watching the goats, horses, geese and fishing in the pond. The owner was very responsive and provided all details about the house, property and animals. This a great spot for groups and I hope to come back soon with the kids.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022