Welcome to my private studio apartment with a separate entrance and private bath. There is a mini fridge, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, tea, sugar, half and half. Bottled filtered water. Recently renovated bathroom, fresh towels, wash cloths and soap, shampoo and conditioner, sheets and bedspread. Iron and ironing board. The space My apartment is decorated in the minimalist style--full-sized bed with linens and breadspread, bedside tables and lamps, plenty of counter space for eating and preparing food. Mini fridge, toaster oven and microwave. Snacks, coffee, tea, bottled water, filtered water for coffee. The bathroom has a large shower, new vanity and toilet, recessed lighting, mid-century flooring and tiles, newly painted--a fun and eclectic style. Guest access On some occasions you will need to access my place using the lock box. Of course I will let you know when that is necessary. Open the weather proof cover. Push the button labeled C down to clear the previous code. Enter the code. Push the button with the arrow down and the key pad will open. You will find the key there. Just snap the key pad back into place, as well as the weather proof cover. I will leave an extra key on the counter for your convenience if you don't want to use the lock box every time. You are welcome to share my deck, which overlooks the back of the property. A lovely place to have morning coffee or a glass of wine in the evening, read a book, enjoy the country air and the beautiful surroundings. Please use the driveway to the right of the main driveway and park on the street side of the brick barbecue, which will be on your left. Go around the deck to the basement steps. It is well-lit if you arrive at night or return from an activity when it's dark. Other things to note There are many fine wineries in the area, in beautiful rural settings, where you can do a tasting or just enjoy a glass or two of local Maryland wine. (URL HIDDEN) Historic Harper’s Ferry where abolitionist John Brown led a group of 21 men in a raid on the arsenal, is just under an hour from Sykesville. The town was a crossroads for troops on both sides of the conflict and is full of history for Civil War buffs. (URL HIDDEN) It is also a fantastic place for tubing on the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers. (URL HIDDEN) Another site for history buffs, is the iconic town of Gettysburg, famous for the Battle of Gettysburg, a turning point in the Civil War, and the inspiration for President Abraham Lincoln's immortal "Gettysburg Address" is approximately an hour from Sykesville. (URL HIDDEN) Frederick, Maryland is a charming city full of history with a wonderful old town section with beautiful row houses, restaurants, bars and shops. It is located about 20 minutes from Sykesville. (URL HIDDEN) Over forty miles of the Appalachian Trail travel across Maryland, with most of the AT following the ridge line of South Mountain. (URL HIDDEN)