Spacious, historic home in the heart of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Fabulous views from the large deck & all rooms! Central location; walk to museums, restaurants, shopping & hiking. Awesome open living space perfect for gatherings! This one-of-a-kind vacation rental is located in a 2-1/2 story brick federal-period building built in the 1830's. The house shares the building with a family-style restaurant (The Rabbit Hole), and one of the best retail shops in town (The Vintage Lady). The house was originally 2 townhouses, and the center walls were removed in the 1970s to create a large open space on the 1st floor. While the house's exterior painting scheme reflects this original configuration and looks like 2 separate units, the vacation rental spans both spaces (see photo). The building was used during the civil war by both Confederate and Union Armies, primarily as an infirmary/hospital, and is a stop on the Harpers Ferry Ghost Tour! The first floor of the house features a large open living room/dining room, a full modern kitchen, 1/2 bath, and a large porch with fantastic mountain and river views and views of Harpers Ferry gap. The inside space features hard-wood floors, exposed brick walls, an exposed beam ceiling (many of the beams are original hand-hewn), and large windows looking onto the mountains and the Potomac River. There is a TV, DVD player, VCR, games and toys, and a 10-seat dining table on the 1st floor. A highchair is available upon request. In addition to modern amenities, the house is decorated in fantastic period antiques. The second floor has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and a laundry room w/ full-sized washer and dryer, and offers views of the Potomac River. The master bedroom has a Queen bed and a comfortable full-size futon (comfortable for 1 adult or 2 children). The second bedroom has a Queen bed, and the 3rd bedroom has a twin/full bunk bed (twin on top; full on bottom). The configuration is ideal for two families (4 adults and up to 5 kids), 2-3 couples, or 6-7 friends! All three bedrooms have TVs and DVD players and comfy sheets, mattresses and pillows. The building sits atop a steep hill, and there are 65 stairs leading down to the 2 parking spaces reserved for the vacation rental in the rear of the building. The front-door to the house is at street-level, so door-to-door drop-off of luggage is possible. We have a lockbox, so you may let yourselves into the house at your convenience (subject to check-in/check-out times). Typically, we do not see our guests during their stay (we like to give guests their privacy!), but are close by and available to address any needs if required. While many rentals claim to be in Harpers Ferry, please take note that there is a HUGE difference between having a Harpers Ferry address, and actually being located in the incorporated, historic town of Harpers Ferry! We are right in the middle of the historic incorporated town of Harpers Ferry - literally on top of the Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, shops, restaurants, museums, hiking, etc. Dogs are welcome. A $30 pet fee applies.