Vacation 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.

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

2 Queen & 1 Twin Bed / Mountain & Museum Fun

Perched well above the city and in between Gambrill State Park and Cunningham Falls State Park, enjoy your stay in this extra large living space. Fifteen minutes from the city limits of Frederick, come and enjoy the peaceful surroundings with all the amenities of modern life. Bring your bikes and hiking boots to experience the myriad of trails and wildlife throughout the region. Close to the quaint City of Frederick. Dozens of wineries, craft breweries, and antique stores located nearby.

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.

❤️ Secluded 1940s Romantic Tiny House on the River

Relax and escape to the peace and quiet by the Potomac river, and wake to beautiful romantic views of the river and mountains, in this romantic 200 square foot tiny house situated on 3 acres, 450 feet of river front land. Explore and partake of all the activities on the river and surrounding area, just 1 mile from Shepherdstown. Fish, bike, kayak, tube, or just sit by the river and watch the birds and wild life. Read by the river or in the quiet comfort of the house, w/ some wine on us.

Unique historic home - Springhouse 1803

If you are looking for a unique place to stay, come visit us at Springhouse 1803. Yes, there really is a spring under the house. After sitting empty for 20+ years, the house has been restored to be lived in again and it has maintained much of its colonial charm. The house has all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay. NOT A PARTY HOUSE, OWNER IS ON SITE in separate house. If you're looking for a day that is blocked, you can inquiry if it's available, see below for more details.

Creekside Retreat at the Jewel Vinsota

Relax in a quiet, curated, pet-friendly art exhibit. Live with paintings & sculptures that are for sale. This garden apartment is tucked into a hillside above a creek, along the Jewel Vinsota Sculpture Trail. Your host/gallery curators live upstairs. The “Artist’s Guesthouse” is next door. The private entrance is down a stone-stepped path. Perfect for 2 w/ the queen bed but room for 3 w/ the living room futon. Fully equipped kitchen. Private charcoal grill and fire pit next to the creek.

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.

Clover Cove

Simple, peaceful, private, & central location. Rural feel relaxing on the back porch; or venture out just minutes to I81 & I70, C&O Canal, Antietam Battlefield NP, Appalachian Trail, Hiking, Wineries, Biking, Festivals, Potomac Rivr, & Meritus Hospital. We reside in a separate area of home. We offer privacy & safety for our guests. Private entrance, bedroom, bathroom, den, kitchenette, driveway parking. Expect to cross paths with our family & dog on the shared back porch/yard.

Oak Hill Private Suite Historic North End

A recently renovated private suite only 1.5 miles from town center. Welcoming ‘walking’ neighborhood of architecturally diverse homes inspired by the Garden City Movement of early 20th C. Near both Interstate 81 and 70, Museum of Fine Arts, Whitetail Ski Resort, New Baseball Stadium, Antietam, Gettysburg, Frederick, C&O bike trail, wineries, outlets. Guests enjoy stays for tourism, conferences, trainings, the MD Int’l Film Festival, JFK 50, family visits and artist retreats.

Private Country Club Home

I am an experienced super host with eight years of hosting. I have a charming mother-in-law suite with your own entrance in an upscale country club development. Features a beautiful two acre backyard, a fire pit, outdoor deck and grill, private living room, kitchen, bath, and bedroom. We are just 20 minutes from White Tail Ski Resort and less than an hour to Gettysburg, Antietam Battlefield, the Appalachian trail, and C&O Canal. Come join us for a relaxing stay.

Retreat to Antietam/Sharpsburg

We give you the key code and hope you have a wonderful visit. This 1856 home is a perfect get-a-way or home base to explore the historical and natural features of Washington County, MD, and Shepherdstown, WV. The Civil War, the C&O Canal, hiking, biking, canoeing, history, Wi-Fi & TV, all are here for you to expore or ignore, if you need just to get away. Cook or eat out.