Inn Details
Harpers Ferry Guest House was built in 1992 to conform to the period architecture of the town of Harpers Ferry. You are provided with large, bright, airy, smoke free air conditioned rooms in a truly historic setting. The main guest rooms each have a four poster queen bed, private attached modern bath and ceiling fans. The atmosphere is informal and friendly.
Breakfast is served in a common dining room that is adjacent to the kitchen area allowing guests and hosts to converse while breakfast is being prepared and served. There is a small private off street parking lot, many flower gardens and a nice front porch with a wisteria vine, rocking chairs and a great proch swing.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- By Potomac River
- By Shenandoah River
- National Park Site
- Mountains
- Small town
- Nearest major city: Washington (60 miles East)
- Directions to property:
From Washington DC, Rt 270 to Frederick Md, to Rt 340 West to Harpers Ferry.
From Baltimore Md, Rt 70 West to Frederick, to Rt 340 West to Harpers Ferry
From Winchecer Va, Route 340 North to Charles Town WV & Harpers Ferry WV - Nearest major airport: Washington DC, DC (IAD-Dulles) 35 miles
- Directions from airport:
From Dulles , Approx 15 miles on Toll Road to Leesberg Va.
Turn onto Rt 7 towards Winchecter Va.
After approx 5 miles on Rt 7, Turn Right from Rt 7 to onto Rt 9 towards Charles Town WV.
After approx 10 Miles on Rt 9 Turn Right onto Rt 671 (also called Harpers Ferry Road) After approx 8 miles, Rt 671 comes to a T at Rt 340 at the bottom of long hill.
Turn left at the T onto Rt 340 towards West Virginia.
After approx 2 Miles on Rt 340 you will cross the Shenandoah river Bridge. 100 Yds after the Bridge, Turn Right onto Union Street (By the comfort Inn) There is a sign for the town of Bolivar.
One long block up the hill and turn right onto Washington Street into Harpers Ferry Historic District. The B&B is One Block Up Hill on the left at corner of Washington and Jackson Streets opposite the Appalachian Trail Conference. - Meeting places:
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 3 guest accommodations (2 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 90.00 and $ 125.00
- The rate for each additional person is $ 20.00
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served in the Dining area
Policies
- Minimum stay required (Two night stays preferred on Weekends. (negotiable))
- Smoking is allowed outside only (Smoking allowed outside on porches)
- We cannot accommodate guest pets
- Limitations on children staying (Quiet well behaved children over 10 years of age are welcome)
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (To hold your reservation, we require credit card information or a check for $50 made out to Harpers Ferry Guest House.)
- Check in time is 3 PM and Check out time is 11 AM
- Cancellations:
We are a small Bed and Breakfast so cancellations greatly affect us. When you reserve a room, we agree to turn away all other requests for that room and you agree to pay the rate quoted for the number of days you reserve it.
Cancellations within 72 hours of our 3:00 PM check in will result in loss of your deposit. Cancellations within 24 hours of our 3:00 PM check in or no-shows will result in one nights charge.
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Al and Allison Alsdorf
Al is recently retired. He helps cook breakfast and in his spare time he golfs, frames pictures and gardens. Allison is an avid reader, quilts, braids rugs and bakes. - The innkeepers speak: English
Area Attractions
Antique Shopping, Art Galleries, Casino, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Military Band Concerts, Wonderful Fall Colors, Antietam Battlefield, Summit Point Road Races, Charles Town Races & Casino, White Water Rafting, River, Vineyard, Winery
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle riding trails, Bird watching, Canoeing, Kayaking, C&O Canal Bike Path, Harpers Ferry National Park, Appalachian Trail, Sight-seeing, Water sports, Whitewater Rafting
Harpers Ferry Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.