Come for the railfanning, stay for the history…read more I first learned about Harpers Ferry, WV while sourcing stock footage for work. I came across the same clip in a rail safety ad, which made me look up directions to Harpers Ferry from DC. The historic park/town is served by the very MARC trains that pass outside my DC window each afternoon. You can describe Harpers Ferry as *deceptively* close because it's a 90 minute train ride, with planes flying into Dulles close enough to make out the airline. Looking for hotels there, Stonehouse Bed & Breakfast was the first that came up, with great reviews. Chris was very helpful and responsive via text and email. I booked the Top Room, which was $170 for a night including taxes. The quaint B&B has three accessible floors, as the family naturally lives onsite. The first floor is the main entrance with the common/dining areas, and the patio overlooking Maryland Heights and the Potomac/Shenandoah Rivers. The second floor has more rooms, one with a full balcony. And the third floor is the Top Room, with windows overlooking each side of the vintage building. If you Google pictures of Harpers Ferry, Stonehouse is in nearly all of the shots, since the balconies are front and center of the skyline. The town itself is like a real life snow globe. But the B&B, the litany of museums, eateries and shoppes around it, as well as the train station directly across the street make it an overall ideal place to stay, be it for hiking, or for something else: A love of trains is what brought me to Stonehouse, so take note that rail traffic can be heavy in certain times of the day. But the light rumbles also helped put me to sleep in the already soft, cozy bed. A container of water was provided, and while glasses should have been cleaned of dust first, it was still a really nice touch. The room also had playing cards, ear plugs, plenty books and a whole lounge chair. Checkin was a simple set of instructions at the door with my name on it, with checkout simply being your absence at the appropriate time. In my case, I only booked an overnight stay, getting in at 8pm and leaving around 6:30am, with checkout/checkin being the traditional 11am/4pm. While I didn't stay for complementary breakfast, I did catch a stellar sunrise between the mountains, as well as nature footage from the neighboring park. All of that to say, I definitely look to return to Stonehouse B&B later this year.

What I great experience! We stayed the weekend in the New Room, and it was comfortable with a…read morelovely porch. Cass was our cook, and we had delicious breakfasts. This B&B is located right in the heart of Harper's Ferry, giving walking access to stores, restaurants, and historic sights. Trains do come at all times of the night, so ear plugs are recommended (which would be needed anywhere in town!). Very much worth it!

Absolutely Amazing Experience at Light Horse!…read more I cannot say enough wonderful things about Light Horse in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia! We accidentally booked our hotel for the wrong year and showed up without the reservation we thought we had. The staff could have easily turned us away, but instead they went above and beyond to help us! They found us an apartment when we had originally booked a small single room and even honored the same price we would have paid through Expedia. They were incredibly kind, accommodating, and genuinely wanted to make sure we had a place to stay so we didn't have to keep driving around searching for a hotel. That kind of customer service is priceless! If you're visiting Harpers Ferry, I highly recommend Light Horse. Five stars all the way! We are so grateful for how they took care of us!

We really enjoyed our overnight stay on a mid-November weeknight! Our spacious room (#1) was…read morecomfortable and clean, and a soak in the jacuzzi tub was a treat. Internet service was reliable. The king-sized bed was comfortably firm. The furnishings were beautiful throughout the property -- which, as it turns out, we had completely to ourselves -- and included two public sitting rooms. Innkeeper Meghan cooked a delicious included breakfast. Harpers Ferry is a 15-minute walk, so we had no need to drive there from the Inn. One quibble: the Inn's website mentions a full-service bar on the property. This amenity doesn't currently exist. I recommend the Light Horse Inn!

This place is CLOSED . Website is nonfunctional. Last reviews (other than this one) at least a…read moredecade old.

At first, I was a little confused by this Chinese-named hostel run by an older Caucasian woman…read more But in her younger days, Laurel traveled quite a bit, becoming enamored with China (hence the Chinese hostel name). Because of her traveling, Laurel is familiar with what makes a good hostel, and accordingly provides those perks - clean beds, free soap/shampoo/conditioner, all you can eat waffle breakfast, hang-out common area for socializing, shared kitchen, board games, and bike storage locker. There's even a world map for you to pin where you're from. (Sidebar: As you'd expect, the clientele are outdoorsy folks (hikers and bicyclers), so they're on the younger side. Which is a bit different from the Teahorse website which shows a bunch of older folks congregating together.) There are a few down sides to this hotel though, which is why I knocked the rating down a star. Beyond Laurel's control, the hostel is about a mile from Harper's Ferry and that mile is 95% steep uphill, which wasn't especially fun on a bike. (It's also technically not in Harpers Ferry but the next town over.) The price is also a bit on the steep side for a hostel. We paid ~$145 for a room (consisting of 4 bunk beds). If you're renting just a bed, you'll also pay ~$35 a person, and could possibly end up in the shared room for 8. Maybe these are Harpers Ferry prices, but I know of hostels in downtown Boston that charge about the same price. Overall though, I enjoyed my experience here.

This is a beautiful B&B. It is exceptionally clean. The owners are very welcoming. There are fresh…read morehome-made cookies in the parlor with tea or soda. Their home-cooked breakfast is fantastic. They had Belgium waffles with fresh berries and homemade whipped cream on the first day. The next day they had made-to-order omelets with potatoes and poppyseed bread. Our suite had a lovely sunroom, a claw foot bathtub, was clean and was decorated beautifully. It is in walking distance from downtown which is another nice feature. There are also a number of wineries within 10 miles.

I'd never stayed in a bed and breakfast before, so I can't say how the Angler's Inn compares to…read moreother B&Bs or whether excellent service, gracious hospitality, and delectable breakfast is the norm. What I can say is that staying at the Angler's Inn was like staying at a friend's house - it was comfortable, clean, and safe. The wide front porch, complete with cushioned swing and potted plants, beckons you to come sit a while. The parlor, a common area with cozy sofas, was stocked with cookies, books on various subjects, magazines, sodas and ice, and a variety of tea bags and hot water. The Fenwick room was well-appointed: the sheets were soft and smelled freshly laundered, the towels were white as snow and as fluffy as fresh powder, and the en suite bathroom contained both a claw foot tub and lavender bath milk. Debbi, the Angler's Inn's owner and chef, is friendly, funny, and informative. She's a whiz in the kitchen, offers helpful suggestions about local trails, restaurants, and historic sites, and repository of information about local events, politics, and hot topic issues. Debbi is solicitous, but tactfully so, which I credit to her 20-plus years of experience running a B&B - she is good at gauging whether you are up for a chat or want to be left alone. As I had never stayed at a B&B before, I was worried that it would involve awkward interactions with the owner and/or other guests. These worries proved to be ill-founded as I genuinely enjoyed my interactions with both Debbi and the other guests. The Angler's Inn is centrally located between Harpers Ferry's Lower Town, where you can find the train station, the National Historic Park tours, and several historic buildings, and Harpers Ferry's upper town/Bolivar, where restaurants and stores mingle with residences, churches, and historic buildings along the main street. It's also a couple buildings over from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy headquarters, which is worth a visit. For folks who want to visit without a car, this is an ideal location as the inn is a short (albeit steep) walk up from the train station and in walking distance from trails, restaurants, and historic sites. TL;DR: 10/10 would stay here again.

This place is a must stay, clean and great view. Close to restaurants and ice cream shop. Self…read moreserve breakfast was a great experience too. Loved my stay

The attitude of the host when calling for help could be much improved as she was very rude! There's…read moreno absolutely no parking to be had unless you wanna park about 5 miles away from the hotel and either pull it back or take a shuttle back. In any case, if you forget something in your car, you got a long walk back to get it! We were really looking forward to our stay in Harpers Ferry, which is now nonexistent because we could not park anywhere. Due to the rudeness of the host will never be back! I had read the emails about the parking. It did not mention parking 5 miles away. We were NOT offered a gift certificate and were told we would be charged the 100% cancellation fee. Suppose to be a nice little get away for my hubby and I. Never again!

This place is a gem. My partner and I wanted a quick overnight getaway from Baltimore and we…read moreweren't disappointed. We rented Suite 2 with the private balcony and an unparalleled view of the river and the train trestle. The bed was comfortable, there was a small sitting room in the suite, and the bathroom was large and clean. Breakfast was delicious and filling - scrambled eggs, sausage, berry crumble, coffee, and juice. The common area has a sitting room and a dining room with a giant patio that also looks out over the river. While we enjoyed our breakfast and chatted with an Argentinian couple, we got to watch bald eagles soar over the treetops. The owners were friendly but respectful of space and privacy. They asked about dietary restrictions and were happy to give suggestions about things to do in town and in the area. Things to know: there is parking available at the house but not really in town, and it's a hike down to the river and the historical things. Would be difficult for those with mobility issues or very small children. The walk through the cemetery and past Jefferson's rock is spectacular, but there's a more meandering way that uses roads/sidewalks if needed. We went on a Tuesday night in March, and nothing is open in the evening in Harper's Ferry proper. At the suggestion of the owner, we drove 15 minutes to Shepherdstown and had a lovely dinner at a cozy French restaurant on the main street in town. Next time we'll definitely leave more time to explore Shepherdstown as well - lots of interesting shops and restaurants on the main drag. We would definitely choose Ledge House again and recommend it to others.

Wonderful place to stay. The view from the deck is just Amazing. I appreciate Annie who is the…read moremanager there for her kind services.. I would love to visit and stay at The Ledgehouse again..

Clean, quite but vastly overpriced at $145 a night. Future customers should know this is not a…read morebusiness but rather a room to rent in someone's house. The couple was nice but this reminded me of staying at a friends parents house where you were not sure if they wanted you there or you were putting them out with your presence. While breakfast was included it was more like they would whip something up for you than they had things already out and you could come down at your leisure. Wish I had known this before our stay, hope this helps future travelers!

This was not what i was expecting. It fits more under the "Air BnB" category than an actual BnB as…read moreit's a room in someone's house you stay in. And you feel accordingly - like you're someone's guest and may be imposing a bit. We waited for half an hour outside only to be told we could have just gone in, we didn't need a key to our room or anything. The house is nice, though not historical or otherwise special. The room was clean and decorated with fun, bright colors. The couple that hosted us were also perfectly pleasant.

Free EV charging, comfortable generous bird themed rooms, cute patio, super clean. Friendly hosts…read morewho communicate well. We highly recommend if you are staying in Harper's Ferry! The location is perfect in a history filled town with great hiking and views.

Loved our stay. Stayed in the bottom room for the week leading up to July 4th. Arrived to a fridge…read morefull of food, private parking in a town with no free parking, and an amazingly relaxing atmosphere with a backyard full of frogs and fish and a bench swing. Will definitely be back.

My family went to Lily B&B for Thanksgiving. There were five of us, all adults, all family. It…read moreis an adorable place. We had the upstairs of the house. Self-entry was very easy. There is one bedroom with a queen-sized bed, and then there is a loft with a double bed. The ladder goes straight up to the loft. Getting up to the loft is not for the faint of heart. Three of the adults were in their 50s, and two not in the best of shape, so there was no way we could get into the loft. The rest of us slept on the main level. There is also a blow-up bed that was easy to use. The bathroom was very nice. The kitchen had everything we needed. The garden was cute. My sister and I read out on the swing during the day and at night we all sat around the fire. We took our two dogs, also. We walked them a few times during the day around the neighborhood. There was some open space if you walk behind the house and then turn right at the next street. . The host, Shawn, was available whenever we needed him. For the breakfast part, due to Covid, you let them know beforehand what you want and Lily B&B leaves it in the kitchen and you make it yourself, which was fine with me. Shawn also makes an awesome quiche which we all enjoyed. We had a lot of fun. We've never gone away for Thanksgiving but we just might do it again next year.

We stayed here for one night. Idania promptly checked us in and gave us some restaurant…read morerecommendations; She was very friendly. Our room had two queen beds and a beautiful view of trees, very relaxing, we even got to see a few deers eating the grass. The room was clean. The beds were comfortable and had four pillows each, which was great. The only negative is that the bathroom was a too dark, especially when in the shower with the shower curtain closed. The hotel breakfast was the usual: toast, bagels, eggs, sausage, waffle machine.

My experience wasn't the best here. While staff was friendly, overall this place needs work. I…read morewonder how the room assigning happens. There 3 floors and it was only 7 cars in the parking lot including mine so me getting a room on the lower 1st floor where it looks like you're in a basement. My room was not guest ready. The bed was uncomfortable and had a big dip in it. It was something red splashed in the wall in the bathroom. The ceiling looks as if there were previous leaks, there were rust in the bathroom. I just didn't feel this was a 3 star hotel honestly. I wouldn't recommend but if you just need a play to lay your head and don't care about the anything other than you'll be okay.