Holiday rentals in Fairplay

Historic Scrabble, Shepherdstown

The perfect private guest cottage situated beside a beautiful historic home in the unique community of Scrabble Unincorporated just a half-mile from the Potomac River. Modern, comfortable and tastefully decorated with full amenities and parklike surroundings with an abundance of nature at your doorstep. Close to Shepherdstown / Shepherd Univeristy (12 minutes), Martinsburg (20 minutes), Harpers Ferry (20 minutes) and in the heart of civil war history including the famed Antietam National Park.

Studio: Downtown Hideaway & Waterside Garden Oasis

Our modern studio is on the Town Run and steps away from downtown Shepherdstown. Whether you’re here for a relaxing escape or a university visit, listen to a waterfall from our cozy, zen, spa-like space with outdoor gardens. It’s an oasis with a comfortable full bed, dedicated work area, and walk-in shower. Nestled in historic downtown, you can easily explore German St., with a variety of dining options, shopping, and outdoor activities a short walk away from the Potomac River and C&O tow path.

C&O Canal/Potomac River Lock Keepers Cottage

Located just steps away from Dam #4 on the C&O Canal / Potomac River. (marker 84.6) Perfect for a getaway or romantic weekend. 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. Secluded location away from town. NOT A PARTY HOUSE/owner on site in garage apartment. Inquire if a blocked day is available.

Guest Apartment by C & O Canal and Battlefield

Luxurious, modern comfort with KING & QUEEN sized super comfy beds.Newly remodeled. 3min to center of Sharpsburg in quiet country setting, w/1200 square ft. of space that’s all one level inside. Bright & modern basement apartment with private entrance. Firepit and beautiful outdoor seating. Lots of large windows and natural light. Fully equipped kitchen, 2 BR, 1 BA. It’s on the ground floor and Hosts live on top, main floor. Shepherdstown 7 mi. C & O canal 1/3 mi. Antietam Battlefield 1/2mi

Charming Historic Canal House C&O Potomac Antietam

The Canal House at Taylors Landing. We are in the countryside, bordering the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal Historic National Park, 2 miles from the Civil War's Antietam Battlefield. Our home is an original 1790 log cabin with 1857 additions, also features modern amenities, including a chef's kitchen. Multiple outdoor venues, extensive grounds and amazing views of a 4-seasons garden, the C&O Canal National Park, and the Potomac river. Enjoy a creative retreat, nature, history, adventure, romance.

Cozy West Virginia Treehouse

Thanks for checking out our treehouse! It’s 4 minutes from downtown Shepherdstown and 15 minutes from downtown Harpers Ferry. We are excited to share it with other fun-loving folks! The treehouse has heat and AC, a tiny kitchen with a mini fridge, stove top, toaster oven, gravity-fed sink and kitchenware. There’s a bathhouse built on the back of the host’s home with a conventional toilet and shower. There’s also an outhouse with a light and essentials. We provide wood for the fire pit also.

NEW * The Getaway Cottage at Rocky Marsh Farm

Welcome to The Getaway Cottage, a charming two-bedroom, two-bath home nestled in a peaceful country setting, located just 3.5 miles from Shepherdstown. Our location offers easy access to all the exciting activities and attractions the eastern panhandle has to offer, enjoy a short country side drive to dining, shopping, hiking trails, white water rafting and kayaking adventures. The historic town of Harpers Ferry is a short 25-minute drive away, and 15 minutes to Antietam Battlefield.

Garden View

A renovated Victorian home with double balconies overlooking garden area. Three bedrooms plus a den with sofa bed. Fenced in back yard. Full-sized living room, dining room and modern kitchen. Just a block from downtown Boonsboro, home of Nora Roberts' bookstore; 3 miles from the Appalachian Trail; 8 miles from Antietam battlefield; about 12 miles from Frederick and Hagerstown, MD and Shepherdstown, WV and Potomac River. Large locked shed available to store bikes, kayaks and gear.

The Log Cabin

A restored 1700's log cabin in a convenient location to Shepherdstown and surrounding attractions. One bedroom upstairs with a queen sized bed. One pull out sofa in the downstairs living area. In the summer of 2018, we have added an intimate brick patio area suitable for alfresco dining and for fireside sitting. It is peaceful. It is beautiful. You will not want to leave.