Secluded Yet Convenient Romantic, Zen-Paradise with Spa & Breathtaking Views

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3 bedrooms, Egyptian cotton sheets, desk, iron/ironing board

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

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Smithsburg, MD
  • Catoctin Mountain Park
    8 min drive
  • Cunningham Falls State Park
    11 min drive
  • Maryland Theater
    15 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    22 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Smithsburg

Located in Smithsburg, this farm stay is in the mountains, a 3-minute drive from Hagerstown Edgemont Reservoir and 5 minutes from South Mountain State Park. .This farm stay is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Hagerstown Watershed and 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Catoctin Mountain Park.

What's nearby

  • Catoctin Mountain Park - 8 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Cunningham Falls State Park - 11 min drive - 6.4 miles
  • Pennsylvania Dutch Market - 14 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Maryland Theater - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Hagerstown Premium Outlets - 15 min drive - 11.6 miles

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 31 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rocky's New York Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Elks Lodge - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hummus Mediterranean Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dixie Eatery - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Misty Meadow Farm Creamery - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Secluded Yet Convenient Romantic, Zen-Paradise with Spa & Breathtaking Views

Welcome to Foxfire Mountainside Retreat, a secluded yet convenient Zen-paradise with hottub & breathtaking views from every room just 1.15 hrs from Baltimore/DC. The home is an 1800's orchard house & former Civil War hospital. A "full gut" renovation was completed in 2023 to create the ultimate relaxing retreat. High-end finishes and carefully selected furniture & décor were used to create an inspirational and romantic escape from everyday life.

We are located just 10 mins off Route 70 (30 mins west of Frederick; 10 mins east of Hagerstown), within one mile from all the necessary amenities such as a grocery store, liquor stores, several restaurants, and other retail/convenient stores.
The outdoor enthusiast, birdwatcher, history buff or modern-day explorer can be entertained for days! We are just minutes from numerous hiking trails, rivers, fishing holes, ski resorts, historical sights, orchards, ice cream creameries, farmers markets and Cunningham Falls and Greenbrier State Parks.

The property sits midway up the mountain and flaunts sprawling views of the valley below and neighboring mountain range to the west. The property backs to 1000’s of acres of private and state woods and ultimately leads to the world-famous Appalachian Trail!

Unwind nightly with smores by the firepit, on the elevated deck or in the porch swing under a covered porch with your favorite beverage. Guests will witness truly magnificent sunsets, gaze at the stars and admire the nightly wildlife visitors all while listening to your favorite tunes on the outdoor audio system.

The 14 acres promotes exploration of a diverse landscape of open pasture, a traditional yard, conservation pine tree and hardwood forests. Foxfire is home to a wide variety of plant and animal species. Fox, deer, wild turkeys, black bear, coyotes, hawks, owls, and baldheaded eagles are commonly spotted from inside of the house. Additionally, the property is home to numerous edible fruit and nut trees, berries, asparagus, grapes, and even legendary paw paw trees and morel mushrooms. Guests are welcome to harvest ripened edible fruits, nuts, and plants sparingly and at their own risk; hunting is not permitted and will result in punishment by law enforcement.

The home is late 1800’s orchard house that was recently renovated from top to bottom with an extreme attention to detail, high-end finishes and designed to enhance natural light throughout the day and to blend outdoor and indoor spaces. Décor and furniture were hand-selected to create a relaxing, inspirational, and romantic escape from everyday life.

The main level consists of: Two large bedrooms with ensuite baths off each. The master bedroom has king size Sleep Number bed with two skylights above for star gazing, 2 closets, 6-drawer dresser, fireplace, a smart TV and sliding glass door that leads to the back deck. The spa-like master bath ensuite, has a dual vanity, heated ceramic floors, heated bidet-style commode, essential oils diffuser, and a massive 4’x6’, 3-headed shower containing a Bluetooth speaker light and 6’ wide window that opens to the back yard. The second bedroom on the first floor contains queen size Sleep Number bed, one closet, a smart TV, and an ensuite bath with heated ceramic floors, a tub/shower combo, commode, and single vanity.

All beds have higher-end Egyptian cotton sheets, foam and feather pillows and duvets, side tables with alarm clocks, salt lamps and USB plugs. Each guest will have plush cotton bathrobes, oversized bathroom towels and extra-large towels for the hot tub. Each bathroom contains shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hand soap, hand/body lotion, cotton pads, cotton swabs and makeup removing towels.

A large, well-appointed "chef- style" kitchen containing both cocktail and coffee bars and a skylight! Plenty of counter space and 42” cherry cabinets, a large sink, dishwasher, two ovens, a gas range, a large island with seating, French door refrigerator with icemaker and separate beverage fridge. Kitchen contains higher-end appliances and cookware, dishes for 8, spices, and large handcrafted black walnut (tree harvested from property) farmhouse table with seating for 8. A sliding glass door sandwiched between two large windows leads out large front deck and opens the kitchen and living room to incredible views and natural light throughout the entire day. See guidebook for a full inventory of kitchen equipment. Host provides initial dish soap, hand soap, dishwasher soap, laundry soap, coffee (K cups), coffee filters (drip coffeemaker) tea, sweeteners, and creamer cups.

The large living room contains hand crafted stone fireplace from stones gathered amongst the property, a non-working pellet stove, couch with full size pullout bed, a loveseat large smart TV with Bose surround sound and Blu-ray player, and a large window seat to enjoy the view/sunset from within doors.

Living room leads out to the covered porch with a two-person west-facing porch swing. Remainder of the main level is comprised of a laundry/mudroom with contains full size washer/dryer, iron/ironing board and utility sink and an elegant half bath with vestal sink.

The second level is a large multipurpose room with some of the best views in the house; it was designed to stimulate your inner-creative self! It contains a funky-shaped roof architecture, two skylights and original hardwood pine floorboards, a full bath (shower), a single Sleep Number bed, loveseat, Smart TV, fireplace, an oversized plush chair with single pullout bed (reading nook), a game area, library, yoga equipment and electric standing desk with two large monitors and comfortable office chair.

Outdoor spaces surround all 4 sides of the house with lighting and a high-end audio system in each: The front outdoor spaces were designed to maximize the amazing view and contains three separate sections: large deck with seating for 8, patio table umbrella with solar lighting, a gas grill, and a separate seating conversation table for two. The deck leads down to a lower river-rock patio area with propane firepit and comfortable seating for 6. On the other side, it leads around to a covered porch on the left side of the house with a two-person porch swing. The right side of the house contains a brick patio with an aging built-in stone BBQ (currently non-functional) and patio table that seats 4. The brick patio connects to the back oversized deck with a 6-person jetted hot tub, an outdoor shower, two lounge chairs and a two-person breakfast table. There is plenty of parking for up to 4 cars. There are numerous outbuildings on the property which are not accessible by guests.

This is a rural property nestled in the woods on the side of a mountain. Here are a few important points to consider about our property prior to booking:

1) The initial assent of the paved driveway is steep, making it difficult/impossible to drive up immediately after snowfall; we do have a plowing service under contract to plow and salt within 24 hours of snowfall but under certain conditions the driveway may still not be accessible without four-wheel drive; in such cases guests may need to consolidate to one vehicle, park at the bottom of the driveway and walk up approximately 100 yards to the house.
2) This is a 130+ year old house surrounded by a lot of open land/forests and several active farms and orchards. Therefore, you should anticipate a lot of wildlife; some dangerous like bears, coyotes, hornets, rattle & copperhead snakes and some not; you are encouraged stay away from the wildlife and take the proper safety precautions. Additionally, you will likely hear farm animals like roosters and gunnies and rarely experience farm smells outdoors. During certain times of the year lady bugs, stink bugs, house flies, and honeybees are out in full force and often find their way indoors. We have routine pest control and a professional cleaning service, but it is common to experience living and dead bugs inside the property around the windows, especially on the 2nd floor. Brooms and vacuums are provided so guests can clean them up.
3) Cell service can be spotty in and around the area; we do have high-speed business grade internet that is reliable.
4) Being on the side of the mountain, weather conditions can change rapidly, and strong winds can be experienced; this will result in patio furniture from being turned upside down, occasional short power outages (clocks needing reset), the sound of wind hitting the house/house making creaking sounds, and some rooms of the house being less temperature controlled than others.
5) We are on a well and septic system; the well water has been tested, is filtered and is of exceptional quality, but guests need to be considerate of water usage and what they are flushing down the toilets/putting into the drains to ensure they are not damaging the septic system.
6) Security: we have a security system, but it is not in use. We have noise monitoring inside and out (not audio recording) as well as cameras on the outside of the house only. All camera views are published in our rental agreement so you can see firsthand the areas we are monitoring. This security is strictly so that we can monitor the condition of the property and weather and stay in good graces with our neighbors. There are no cameras inside of the house and we are compliant with all regulations.

Winter Weather Access Advisory: Please read carefully as cancelations due to inclement weather will not be refunded. This is a rural property that sits on the mountainside at the top of an approximate 100-yard-long driveway. We have a commercial contract for prompt snow removal/salting, but winter weather may impede your ability to access the house. 4-wheel drive vehicles are strongly advisable. Additionally, should the driveway become impassable during a winter weather event, it may be to park one vehicle at the bottom of the driveway and walk up to the house.
Your bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets and there's also a sofa bed. There's a private furnished balcony/patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. The bathroom features a shower, a bidet, and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a spa tub or take in the view from a garden. Additional amenities at this farm stay include an arcade/game room and gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Chris & Emily

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Snow sports gear
  • Spa tub
  • Stereo

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Secluded Yet Convenient Romantic, Zen-Paradise with Spa & Breathtaking Views Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic, quiet, great location
This was a perfect layout for our family. All the kids loved staying upstairs together in their own little oasis and we loved that each bedroom had its own bathroom. The house was spacious, comfortable, and it was immaculate. The views are unmatched. Waking up and seeing those views are what we'll miss the most. The thoughtful details that Chris and Emily set up throughout the home did not go unnoticed and they definitely made sure the house had everything you could need. They were super friendly and very responsive. The house was in the perfect location - close to all the things we came to see. Oh and the guidebook was amazing and so helpful. It was a wonderful stay and one of our favorite trips!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mallika N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan M., Pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend Stay
My friends and I stayed over the weekend for an event in the area. Everything in the house is perfectly tuned for a visitors stay. I've stayed in numerous places before that are missing key items (silverware, toilet paper, blankets, etc.) and this place had it all. Would stay here again, I would love to stay here in the winter! We had 8 guests and paid extra but I do think it should be a little more clear that there are technically only though beds to sleep 6-7 depending on guests partners.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

candy d.

Liked: Cleanliness
bliss in the mountains
this host thought of everything. We will be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Visit
The property was great. Every small detail was covered by the owners. We loved the view and the layout of the space.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary Getaway
We stayed here for our 19th anniversary and it was great! The house was immaculate, very comfortable, and thoughtfully accommodating. The property and the view were beautiful, and the location allowed quick access to surrounding restaurants in the Hagerstown area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A sensational getaway
My family and I went to this place over Christmas so that we could all be together in one place for the entire holiday. The house was just a magnificent place for us. We love to cook and did a lot of cooking and so the wonderful kitchen was fantastic. A lot of evening time was spent in the hot tub and it was just a really enjoyable place overall. I highly recommend this to anybody considering a stay here! Bravo!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing
Everything was beautiful and very relaxing. Easy to get to everything. Very peaceful We even saw deer on the property in the mornings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

BRENT B., West Virginia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a great value
This was a great stay, the house was clean and updated, the evening views were awesome, and the owners were very responsive at all times. We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023