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Taylor’s Landing Retreat, 6 Acres, C&O Canal Access, Event-Friendly Riverfront

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Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Sharpsburg, MD
  • Place, Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Sharpsburg

With a stay at this vacation home in Sharpsburg, you'll be on the waterfront, just a 1-minute walk from Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and 8 minutes by foot from Potomac River. .This vacation home is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Antietam National Battlefield and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Antietam National Cemetery.
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What's nearby

  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Antietam National Battlefield - 8 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 32 min drive - 36.8 km
  • Appalachian Trail Conservancy Headquarters - 35 min drive - 40.2 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 35 min drive - 41.3 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg Station - 30 min drive
  • Martinsburg, WV (MRB-Eastern West Virginia Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ac&T - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ac&T - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Branded Chophouse - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Blue Moon Cafe - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Taylor’s Landing Retreat, 6 Acres, C&O Canal Access, Event-Friendly Riverfront

Taylor’s Landing Retreat | 6+ Acres | C&O Canal Access | Event-Friendly | Riverfront Area

Welcome to Taylor’s Landing Retreat—your private escape on over 6 acres of scenic land located along the C&O Canal corridor near the Potomac River.

If you're looking for space, privacy, and a location that stands out, this property delivers. Perfect for group getaways, outdoor adventures, and small events, this is a place where guests can spread out, relax, and truly enjoy the surroundings.

THE PROPERTY

• Over 6 acres of open and wooded land
• Private, peaceful setting surrounded by nature
• Direct access to the C&O Canal Towpath
• Ideal for biking, walking, and exploring
• Large outdoor space perfect for gatherings and activities

This is not your typical stay—this is space, freedom, and flexibility.

EVENT-FRIENDLY

This property is event-friendly and ideal for:

• Small gatherings
• Family reunions
• Outdoor celebrations
• Group retreats
• Wedding or event overflow stays

(Approval required for events—please inquire with details.)

THE LOCATION

Location is one of the biggest advantages of this property.

You are positioned in one of the most desirable outdoor and historic areas in the region:

C&O Canal Towpath – directly accessible for biking and walking
Potomac River – nearby access for kayaking, fishing, and relaxing
Antietam National Battlefield – minutes away
Sharpsburg Historic District – small-town charm, shops, and dining
Harpers Ferry – hiking, views, and outdoor activities
Shepherdstown – restaurants, boutiques, and local culture

You get the best of both worlds—secluded land with easy access to major attractions.

OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE

This property is built for outdoor living.

• Bring bikes and ride the canal
• Fish or kayak the Potomac River
• Enjoy wide open space for games, gatherings, or relaxing
• Sit outside and take in the quiet surroundings
• Perfect for nature lovers and those looking to disconnect

WHY GUESTS LOVE THIS PROPERTY

• Large private acreage (hard to find)
• Direct access to C&O Canal Towpath
• Event-friendly setup
• Close to multiple historic and outdoor destinations
• Ideal for groups and longer stays
• Peaceful, scenic environment

PERFECT FOR

Group getaways
Family gatherings
Outdoor adventure trips
Cyclists and hikers
Event overflow stays
Travelers looking for space and privacy

FINAL NOTE

If you're looking for a property that offers land, location, and flexibility, Taylor’s Landing Retreat stands out.

Room to explore. Space to gather. A setting you won’t forget.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: $25 Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Potomac River Retreat @ Taylors Landing

*Potomac River Retreat @ Taylor’s Landing* Sharpsburg

Coming Soon! Book Starting April 1 2021 Taylors Retreat

*Potomac River Retreat @ Taylor’s Landing* Private vacation home

Taylor’s Landing Retreat, 6 Acres, C&O Canal Access, Event-Friendly Riverfront Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 62 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Stephanie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying for girls weekend away. Nice and roomy unfortunately we did have a small issue. Hot water tank went out on us. However, communication between house manager was on point!! The hot water tank was unable to be fixed during our stay as expected for a Saturday and Sunday. This will not stop us from enjoying this house again in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place along the c&o. The host was very accommodating and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Laura W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The host did not respond to messages before we checked in. At check-in the backdoor to the house was unlocked and opened. When we got into the house, there was rotten and expired food in the fridge, stuff all over the counters, dirty dishes in the sink and dishwasher, dirty laundry in the washer and on top, and there was no heat. There were space heaters placed throughout the house, which was a total safety liability. We reached out to the host with our concerns and we never got a response. I don't advise staying at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

sparkyt21 M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
We actually did not get to stay there as they double booked the rental. I have confirmed receipts of our booked rental on August 30, 2025. We received our check-in instructions as usual. Upon arrival, nothing was clean, washed, straightened up and there were leaks in the downstairs bathroom. After finding this mess, I reached out to the host about possible solutions, we did not hear back for a long while and it was just, "this rental was double book, we have to refund your money", that's it! Our family drove from MI to have Thanksgiving with other family memebers who made the trip. Be aware when booking Gideons Getaways.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, spacious living area, plenty of linens, and excellent fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

nicole s.

stay clear from this property! my family and I drove two hours to stay here. we pull up and the place is very over grown and downed cut up trees were all over. there was a broken electrical box just laying in the driveway beside the garage. okay. we looked passed that. we opened the door and there was an awful smell of gasoline fumes. that’s the only way we could describe it. the house was cold-55 degrees in there when we walked in so we turned the heat on. two hours later it only went up to 56 and we had realized we didn’t hear anything running that sounded like the heat was on. my partner checked the breaker box and saw it was flipped off. she turned it on and the heat kicked on. we were so happy. five minutes later the breaker flipped off. mind you I messaged the property host updates of everything that was going on and didn’t hear from them for three hours. we tried to call the number listed and it said “user busy.” they didn’t respond until I told them we are leaving the property. not once did they apologize or try to make things right. awful customer service! they did refund us part of our stay and said we’d have to contact vrbo for the rest of the refund. we’ve contacted vrbo twice and they’ve told us they haven’t been able to get in touch with the property owners to get their permission to refund us the rest of the money. absolutely horrible horrible customer service. I never complain unless things are really bad and this was HORRIBLE! STAY AWAY!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura L.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

John K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Our stay was okay. The location was lovely but the house was underwhelming - lots of small things broken around the house, humid and dank, don't expect I would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Ron N.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Our stay was ok. The house was cute, but the kitchen not well stocked. The beds were comfy and there were plenty of pillows and blankets. The dining area was perfect for eating and playing games. The WiFi was fine, but we had absolutely no cell service. The area was nice, but we weren’t able to enjoy the outside of the property much. The lawn, walkway and under deck area were overgrown and not well maintained. The outside deck wasn’t well maintained either and the firepit was over grown with grass. Walks along the C&O Canal were nice and if you have kayaks or other watercraft, there is easy access. The towpath along the canal was great for walking and is also great for biking. So if you have either you may want to bring them. There was no guestbook so we couldn’t learn about fun places to visit from previous guests or leave ideas for future guests. Antietam is so close and a great walk through history. There is Nutter’s Ice Cream in Sharpsburg and Shepardstowm, only 15 minutes away, is a cute little town that is worth visiting. And of course, Harper’s Ferry is awesome and only 30 minutes away. Overall the house was ok and allowed us to spend a little family time and take in local sights.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint and comfortable

Comfortable and right at the C&O trail, so easy to take lovely walks. The house is clean, the kitchen and dining spaces more than adequate, multiple common areas are nice, as are bedrooms. Minor issue in that it seems the visitors before us made the remote for the downstairs tv disappear. Connection via phone, text etc can be spotty unless you're on the houses wifi, which worked well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Marti

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
It was very comfortable and the outdoor beauty was excellent. Great location for the area. Only negative was a sofa couch that obviously had been repaired before but failed when one of us sat down. We have pictures. Made a note of it to the contact person. They stated they would have team repair it after we left. There would be no $charges$ applied (since we did not do the damage).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Dianne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pleasant home in a peaceful setting close to canal. Sightings of deer, woodchucks, birds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fredrick

Very nice property . Secluded and quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Time

Everiting good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely location

We very much enjoyed our stay. The grounds are beautiful and the proximity to the canal trail is wonderful. Beds are very comfortable. House is adorable. Kitchen could be better equipped. I bought a few extra coffee cups and left them for the next guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family/girls weekend

The property was great for relaxing, touring local history and enjoying the recreation on the Potomac River and bike trail. We had a slight issue with the water heater, called the property contact and the problem was fixed within the hour. Excellent service and great stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Geri & Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed Potomac River Retreat

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Potomac River Retreat. From visiting Harpers Ferry, playing the slots at Charles Town Casino, to taking the self-guided tour of Antietam National Battlefield Park, hiking the Maryland Heights Trail via Harpers Ferry, and walking the C&O Canal tow path. To eating at Captain Benders and getting sandwiches and snacks at Battleview Market. And simply enjoying the fire pit. Thank you for the great experiences
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Maria Elena S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location but Water Heater Shut Off

Great location and very well appointed. Good directions for locating the property and check in. Was all automated messages Unfortunately on the last evening, the water mysteriously shut off at 6:30pm. I had no success contacting anyone via VRBO's message feature so I pushed the Contact button put me in touch with an old property manager who fortunately knew the owner. Water came back on but hours later, late in the evening, we figured out that the water heater hadn't turned back on. No response from the owner resulted in cold morning showers. New owner listing on the other site. donpragain.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jessie C., Gettysburg, PA

We would stay again

The house could have been cleaner or had clorox wipes to clean it better. It was nice and big for our family with adult kids and our dog. The fire was nice to sit out and relax. Dining room table was big and perfect for board games. Overall we had a good experience and great family time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet & Convenient

On the banks of the Potomac River, this lovely little spot is a short drive from Antietam, Shephardstown, Charles Town and Harper's Ferry. It is also only a moderate distance from Gettysburg and DC. Strongly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Wendy D.

Antietam getaway stay

This was a cozy place to stay and very convenient for our visit to Antietam Battlefield and to Harper’s Ferry! The key pad entrance code was confusing! The link to the property when I booked provided a keypad code. This same keypad code was also the same code that was listed in the instructions binder inside the property. This code was not correct! I had to search through my VRBO emails to find! Also bad smell in first floor bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Bridget T.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location...but needs work

Pros: Location and very spacious Cons: House needs a deep cleaning and maintenance. House was not very clean inside or out. The previous guest (?) had left trash in the first pit including a bunch of dirty diapers. The host did finally send someone to clean it out 2 days later, but it shouldn't have been there in the first place. All of the dishes had to be washed before you could use them, etc. Also, there was a smoke detector that kept beeping (low battery). This led us to realize there were no smoke detectors hanging in any of the rooms upstairs - but we found the beeping one hanging in a closet?!? And just an FYI for anyone else considering the property - the grill is not propane. We showed up planning to grill and had to run to the store for charcoal. Not a deal breaker, but annoying. Overall it was disappointing. Especially since it's a nice location and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful River Views

Thank you for a great stay in a beautiful setting. The house’s set up was perfect for our multigenerational vacation—privacy for the grandparents downstairs and lots of comfortable space for our family of three upstairs. Such a peaceful setting lets you fully appreciate the natural beauty of this area.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023