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Awesome New Property/ CANAL RIVER RETREAT
Cumberland, MD

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 92 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 92 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun trip
Great piece of property
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday and Easter visit with our FSU girl
Our daughter plays lacrosse for FSU so was unable to come home for her birthday which fell the day before Easter. We were looking for a home we could rent that we could cook meals in and visit with our daughter yet give our 13 year old something to do. My parents ended up coming as well. It was wonderful! The house was well stocked and we were able to cook a full Easter dinner that we all enjoyed and give my daughter that home cooked meal she misses. It was also large enough to accommodate family in the area to come and hang with us a little bit and visit. We never found or saw the pond pictured in the photos but the canal was right there. The wifi is slow but that is the area in general and with all the fun we were having we didn't need it anyway. The grounds were nicely kept and the house was so clean and inviting. The owners even baked cookies for us and had them there for our arrival! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
Was my 3rd timing staying at this property for work trips. Always clean, private and tranquil location. Safe and well situated to various things. Great owners and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving celebration
We again thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this lovely and well maintained home along the river and the canal tow path. The wide open first floor area is perfect for our annual Thanksgiving family gathering, and the secluded location close to downtown Cumberland is ideal. The bedrooms are comfortable and the house is supplied with everything we need for our stay. We look forward to next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

LINDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Gathering
I came home for the funeral of my mother.. I needed a place for my family to meet and grieve. The property was in the perfect spot and accommodated all my needs to get through this loss in my family. Thank you for allowing my trip yo smoothly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2023
Thanks for coming.i enjoyed talking to you Donelly

10/10 Excellent

Bethany M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our experience
Awesome 👏!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met our needs
We really enjoyed the location as we came to the area to do some scenic driving and Cumberland is a central spot. When we checked in the host just happened to be there but did not realize our reservation started that day, it worked out but had they not been there it could have been a problem as I never got check in instructions on the app. We were only there in the evenings and enjoyed hanging out on the back porch. Just to note, the campsites are around the house so there isn't privacy and you can hear and see the campers. We didn't mind but I could see that bothering others. If you don't want to be around other people though this place isn't for you as the towpath is frequented and it goes right by the house. I didn't know about the path before we got there and it was my favorite part!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2023
There is much privacy. Only 2 sites are around the house. The 2 with electric. They are 300 feet from the house. We have 80 camp sites here. 90% of them have have NEVER Ben camped on. The site in section 2 and 3 are Isolated along the North Branch of the Potomac River, they are more popular. This Guest booked the house in section 1. Probably they don’t know about Section 2 & 3. If you are booking the House and don’t want to see Campers let us no so we can Block the sites around the house. Thanks Donelly 301-777-3472

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay!
Great place to stay in Cumberland. The owners were easy to communicate with and we really appreciate all of the little treats and the thought you put into stocking the house. It’s just like home! We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Stay
Thank you for sharing your home. Such a hidden gem in the Cumberland area. Loved the location as it was a nice little country stay outside of the city. Hosts were as friendly and kind as can be. We had a rehearsal dinner there with success and they all loved the place. I would definitely recommend this property to all and would definitely stay again. Thank you so much once again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
What a delight and honor to be part of your wedding celebration. We enjoyed the family and appreciated the care that was taken of our retreat. What a group from so many different locations, getting together to celebrate this young couple. (Hope the doggie made the trip home without incident ) Donelly & Diana Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Carrie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
WV/MD Family Reunions
We came into town to attend 2 family reunions. This house was a great reprieve from the business of family gatherings. My son really enjoyed being able to go fishing every morning before our daily agendas. The host even left rods and tackle for him to use. The house is well lit at night. There was plenty of room for our family. We will book here again when we come back to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

HARRY M.

Liked: Cleanliness
great stay
we were just in for a few days. we found this place and were very pleased with its location. lovely view of river, plenty of walking space, easy access to bike trail. interior was clean and spacious and the kitchen was well equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a family gathering
Beautiful house and surroundings for a family picnic gathering. There was enough space to eat inside and also enjoy the covered porch out back. The kitchen had enough items/equipment in it to make a few dishes that were needed for our picnic. A nice assortment of snacks/goodies, items in the cupboard and condiments in the fridge if you need them. Diana was very friendly and nice to work with. The only thing we weren't prepared for was the traffic for the fishing near the house, but we were there for just the weekend. Plenty of people watching as the canal toe path was used by walkers and bicyclists. A few of the younger adults were ready to fish, walk & bike around the property. I would recommend keeping the door locked as we had a prospective camper, early evening, who opened the kitchen door with a greeting and inquired about renting a campsite for the night. We directed him to the phone number on the sign near the side of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay!
Great house. Fully stocked. Great location right on the C&O trail. Comfortable and clean. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2023
Randi and guests: Glad to hear your stay was enjoyable. Thanks Bohrers

10/10 Excellent

Toby M., Quakertown

Liked: Cleanliness
Registered Nurse Graduation ACM
Great location for our stay. We celebrated my daughters RN graduation and was very close to college. House was fully stocked clean and the views were awesome. Quiet location and loved being right next to the bike trail which we biked into town. Owners were very quick with answering our questions and easy to work with. 5 stars!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great river spot
This property is exactly as described. Ive stayed here more than once and the owners are nice and the house is great. Location is quiet and safe. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home for the Holidays
The owner had decorated the home for the holidays. We had a great time and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Family Celebration
We had another wonderful Thanksgiving family gathering at this lovely home, four out of the last five years, with 25 of us sharing our holiday together. The large open main floor easily accommodated all of us, and the well appointed kitchen is perfect for food preparation and fun. The setting and location of the house is absolutely perfect, right along the towpath trail making for easy walks along the canal and also back into Cumberland where many of family stayed at the nearby hotel. The house is extremely well kept up, clean and well supplied with everything we needed, and the bedrooms are comfortable and very inviting. Diana and Don are extremely gracious hosts, and we look forward to spending another Thanksgiving there in 2023.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2022
The McDaniel family is one of our most favorite guest groups. Seeing a large family still endeavoring to get together is encouraging. They enjoy each others company with music and games, etc. They are very careful about the care of the house and for this we are appreciative. It was once more a delight to have your family as guests ! See you all in 2023 for another memory-making family celebraion Bohrers

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F., Sykesville, MD

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, peaceful, spacious
Fantastic couple of nights away for four friends. With 5 bedrooms and 4 bathooms (3 of them upstairs with the bedrooms) we had plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the immaculate house. Kitchen was incredibly well stocked with everything we needed - and even extra little touches like snacks, coffee, condiments, waters and so much more. We especially enjoyed the great room where we could use the long table for crafts, games, and meals. The porch out back was delightful for morning coffee, looking out over the river and beautiful Fall foliage. We walked along the river and fully enjoyed the whole property. Nearby Cumberland was great for a night out, and some daytime shopping. We also did the train/bike trip from Cumberland to Frostburg which we highly recommend (Tracks and Yaks). We are already talking about how we need to come back, and maybe even bring our families (because there is so much room!). The owners are delightful and kind and we're so glad we found this place for our annual girl's trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
What a lovely review! We appreciated you renting "The Ol' Pony Farm". Yes the old home is spacious and we try our best to make it comfy. Remember I told one of the ladies, you all should have stayed an extra night there is alot to see . October is a lovely time of the year with cooler temperatures and the beautiful fall foliage. Come back ladies !

10/10 Excellent

Carol L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comforting
Charming, comfortable and peaceful. Clean, well supplied and owners/hosts left us snacks. Over and above. Can’t wait to come back. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Thank you for your great review....please do come back, we enjoyed your stay! The Bohrers

10/10 Excellent

Coletta R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Biking get away.
The property owner was very nice. The house was amazing and was a good match for us. We en6 the bike trail and used or everyday. The view of the river was beautiful. The house had everything we needed. Thanks again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2022
We are so glad the house met your expectations. We were so happy to host all of you. Come back ! Diana & Donelly Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friend getaway
This house was perfect for 4 couples for a weekend away. It is right on the trail and a short walk into town. The house is well appointed and communication with the owners was easy and they are very responsive. I highly recommend this home! Mary
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Time with Friends
This was the last stay of our long journey from Georgetown to Cumberland walking the C&O canal. Everything was great about this stay. The location, the house, the river front and the canal behind us. Hosts were wonderful and easy to deal with. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Canal Comfort
Very comfortable and convenient to C&O Canel and Cumberland inner city. Beautiful valley views! House has everything needed to accommodate small to large groups. You may want to leave Fido home. Dogs are permitted outside only as the owners want to provide a safe interior environment for those with allergies.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Melissa: Thank you for your thoughtful review. I hope all went well and it was enjoyable for your family. I appreciate your description of the house, it allows future renters a little deeper look at what we offer. Thanks again D&D Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house close to the river
The house was beautiful and well kept. Having never been to Maryland before we fell in love with it. The views were amazing watching storms roll in from the porch. The house is right on thr bike trails, river and close enough to town to go enjoy the charming town. The host went above and beyond stocking us with snacks, drinks and coffee. Thank you so much for making this weekend memorable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2022
With what started as a wet weekend seemed to turn out good. You were a very active group, so I am sure you found plenty to do. Yes, Cumberland has its charm with trails, shops and historical places, so glad you enjoyed your stay come back anytime. D & D Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location along the water
Very spacious and in a nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sep 2022
Gary: We are glad you enjoyed your stay at the Pony Farm, we appreciated you selecting us to spend time in Cumberland. God Bless...Bohrers

10/10 Excellent

Albert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Just as advertised. Very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2022
Thank you for choosing our home to stay as you worked in the area. Bohrers

10/10 Excellent

Maria J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy convenient house
Our family really enjoyed our stay. The home was very clean, roomy and comfortable, well stocked with linens and kitchen/bath supplies. Location is very convenient, bike out the door onto the C&O, 10 minute bike into town and the GAP trail, 10 min drive to Rocky Gap state park. Property has plenty of outdoor space along the river with gorgeous views of downtown Cumberland and comfortable covered patio. Occasional campers and fishers availed of the adjacent campgrounds but were no bother. Enjoyed morning walks around the well groomed property listening to a variety of birds and the very sweet robust smell of honeysuckle in the air. Really appreciated the ice cream sandwiches Diana left in the freezer for the kids which we all enjoyed after long active days. Comfortably hosted extended family for dinner one night with lots of space to sit at the long table and move around the open family room. The long cushioned but firm window benches were really great for resting my back. Great family vacation in Cumberland!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, Relaxing, Impeccably Clean!
My family and I stayed this past weekend and it was a truly relaxing getaway. The owners are very kind, and have taken the extra steps to ensure a spotless, comfortable home for relaxation. We got out on the river every day, walked along the property and the canal, and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Thank you so much for the chance to stay! It was more than worth every penny.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2022
So happy you enjoyed your stay, bringing back memories of yesterday ! Appreciate your care of our home

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gentlemen Backpackers explore Cumberland
A beautiful farmhouse sitting on 40 riverside acres.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2022
Thank you for visiting and staying at our home, a return visit would be most welcome. Nice group of men !

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and beautiful
Well-maintained property in a gorgeous setting. Cumberland was just a short hop from here. Enjoyed the back patio, bike riding the C&O Towpath, and hanging out with friends. We had a total of 5 in our group and at no time did we feel crowded. My friends and I had a good time and recommend the Canal House!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun 2022
Amanda & Friends: Thank you so much for your kind review. We appreciate that you chose "The Ol" Pony Farm" for your get away ! I certainly hope you enjoyed your visit with your old friend, they are the best kind of friends ! You are welcome to revisit at any time ! Donelly and Diana Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful girls getaway
Lovely and comfortable remodeled farm house .great views, interesting trails for hiking and biking. Only minutes from Casino and several ethnic restaurants. Scenic river,canal. The house was perfect for a group of senior woman.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jun 2022
Rita & ladies, we are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. If ever a weekend getaway is needed remember us and come back, it is beautiful in Autumn. Diana & Donelly Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home.
This was a beautiful property!!! The home was gorgeous, fine detail was definitely put into every part of this beautiful home. It was extremely clean and smelled wonderful. The covered back porch was Devine!!!! The owners left snacks for the children, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Definitely will stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Thanks Kim! We enjoyed having you all as guests. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Yes, do look us up if ever in the area. Diana

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Find space, comfort, beauty, C&O trail, water sports,
This is a beautiful home and property. Out the front door is access to the C&O Canal Trail/Great Allegheny Passage, which is what brought us to the area. We were barely in the home and bikes unloaded when the children, in full view from the home, were out riding on the level gravel road connecting the adjacent camping area on the property. The home is very clean, warm, and comfortable with a spacious living area. The long tables provided (2 at our visit) were perfect to leave one for the children's table activities and the other for dining. The beautiful kitchen had all we needed. The beds/bedrooms were all very comfortable. Visiting in early April was too chilly for us to experience the easy access to the river and water sports, however, the C&O trail was a highlight. Whether you are unfamiliar, as I was, to the C&O trail, or a veteran, you will appreciate the easy access from this property. Both the home and the trail were perfect for our family of grandparents, parents, and young children. Accessibility and ease made us able to take the granddaughters on practice runs of 8-10 mile round trips from the house. One, who turned 7yrs old during our stay, and a 5yr old keeping up on her training wheels. The 7yr old was even able to ride to Frostburg and back with the adults, and the 5yr old rode about 10 miles on the downhill return (all after a great lunch in Frostburg) on her training wheels. Thankfully we had a support vehicle for the non-bicycle miles. We are so glad we found this place. We will be back! Thank you Donelly for being a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2022
Elizabeth and Guests: We are very happy your family found our home met your needs. We appreciate all the lovely words concerning your stay. Although the weather was not 100% it seems you and your family made some cherished moments together. Come back anytime we appreciate the fact that you found our home comfortable and convenient ! Donelly & Diana Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Ralph M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Getaway
This was an amazing property. Very clean, great host and great location. Right next to the C&O Canal and a beautiful view of the mountain range and river. This was a very peaceful getaway for my family. And the home is fully furnished had all sort of nick-nacks for anyone that may have forgotten things at home. Strongly recommend this home for anyone that just want to getaway and unplug.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property for a large family event
Perfectly situated in a lovely setting along the river and towpath, yet close to downtown, well-stocked, appealing decorations, very comfortable furniture, plenty of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Dec 2021
So nice to host your family again this year. It is such a blessing to see your large family travel from far and near to spend Thanksgiving together. So glad you will be returning in 2022. Donelly and Diana Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Work trip
Stayed in house with a group for work. House was very nice and just as described, great location, clean and friendly owners.Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov 2021
Adam: I ever you are in this area for work again, please consider renting from us again. Your group of men were very clean and respectful to the house. Diana

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Akron

Liked: Cleanliness
Gracious hospitality
This is a beautiful property that is ideally located. My young sons loved having room to roam.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2021
Dan: So happy your family enjoyed your stay at the ol" Pony Farm, it was our pleasure having you as guests ! Bohrers

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful house with plenty of room for gathering as a group and 5 bedrooms and 3 baths upstairs, also plenty of sleeping areas. Be aware if you have trouble climbing stairs this may be a bit of an issue, as there about 16 stairs to get up to the bedrooms, but there is a bath downstairs, so your trips upstairs will be lessened. Beautiful grounds, great host, beautiful kitchen. Overall excellent place to stay (wish we had longer to stay!)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
A wonderful home for a weekend away! The hosts make sure that the home is very clean, and well stocked with everything you will need. The property boasts amazing views of the mountains and the river, with walking trails to soak up the scenes. Being a stones throw from Cumberland city limits provides easy access in and out of town for sight seeing! Thank you for providing such a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Spot to Entertain
Was a great quiet setting to be with friends and family for a weekend getaway. The house had everything you need so no real need to bring anything- Donnelly even leaves you drinks, snacks and cookies as a kind welcoming gesture. Short walk to the canal for great catfishing (make a right out of driveway for a store about a mile up the road for nightcrawlers), The canal walk was also lots of fun. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sep 2021
Josh: Glad you fellows enjoyed your visit. We were happy to have you and your friends for the weekend. Best wishes to the groom and bride . Don & Diana Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

renee b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Location
It’s great from seat to finish the whole weekend. Fishing is great and the water was warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We loved our stay! The owners welcomed us with many treats in the fridge for our family, which was a very nice touch. We love the area and getting to explore both the riverfront and the canal. There is a pedestrian bridge over the Potomac on the property and a tunnel through a mountain into WV, which our kids were enjoyed. We saw deer, bunnies, groundhogs and other critters. The house was spacious and perfect for our family and was a great place to get to visit with local family. Since the house is older and so close to both the river and canal, there were a few small bugs (mostly spiders) inside, but they didn't both me (just my bug-phobic kids). Thanks for great place to stay, we can't wait to come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2021
Lucy and family: so glad you enjoyed your stay and more importantly you were able to spend time with family. Unfortunely, the little spiders and bugs are kind of standard equipment when near any water. I can spray and get rid of them , only for them to return, but not in the winter. Come back at anytime. Donelly & Diana Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Experience All Around
The home is beautiful, the scenery is magnificent, and we loved our stay. My favorite part is riding the bikes. There are so many trails and easy to ride downtown. Definitely recommend it to others.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May 2021
We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves, so glad the weather was so nice. I hope the birthday was a good one, for your daughter. I was nice to meet and talk with you. You and your hubby are a very cute couple. Come back! Diana & Donelly Bohrer

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location, clean quiet & well appointed - enjoyed stay
This house sits in splendid isolation in a field about a mile south of Cumberland, at the junction of the C&O Canal path & an upper Western MD Railway path that goes thru a tunnel & off into W. VA. It is kept immaculately & the kitchen is generously supplied with snacks as well as bottled water, necessities, & some staples. (Water is from city but sewage relies on septic tank.) Lots of linens & pillows in the bedrooms. Donnelly asked our arrival time so she could meet us with the key. All was cordial & departure was also easy. The two supplied bikes are coaster brake but there's a bike store a mile up the C&O path in Cumberland that rents bikes. Parking there is free & easy. Two notes: (1) The listed amenities do not include washer /dryer -- they are present but not for guest use, likely due to reliance on septic. (2) Kitchen also includes a small rack of Southern Baptist evangelical pamphlets, some of which are harshly critical of other major religions & sects, and house has other (inoffensive) religious messaging on a few placards.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well-kept property that was perfect for our group.
We met for a friend weekend/sewing retreat and the house was perfect! Large living area with two big tables was perfect for sewing and hanging out together. The house was well stocked and had everything we needed. The host was very responsive and helpful. We’d definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend getaway
We stayed for 2 nights. Everything was absolutely beautiful! Great house and Great owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cross country ski weekend
Mer the owners and they were very nice and left us snacks juice and water. How and furnishings even nicer than the pictures showed. Great location off the CO towpath for cross country skiing. Close to New Germany state park for corss County skiing. Kitchen well equipped. Overall a really great experience. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Feb 2021
It was nice having all of you on what I had considered a miserable weekend. You turned a stormy time into a "Sunny " time ! Good for you. I am so glad you had fun. Come back ! Bohrers

8/10 Good

Nora G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall retreat
This is a lovely property in a beautiful location. The house is well-appointed and with 4 full baths it serves large groups well. The kitchen space has everything you need to cook a group dinner and store your groceries; however, the lighting is dim making it somewhat difficult for those with visual impairment to use. The outdoor space was lovely although the campsites between the house and the river were used sporadically over the 3 days we were there. The availability of the bicycles was a plus for our teens and the surrounding paths near the water make getting outdoors an easy choice. The firepit was a welcome evening addition, a small pack of wood was provided and other packs were available for a fee. A couple of cautions though. Even though the house lists a maximum of 8, there is an upcharge after the first three, check your numbers with the owners. And, while the listing says “pet-friendly,” there are restrictions for the animal and you should again check with the owners before renting. The owners are quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Anniversary Get-a-way!
This property was exactly what we were looking for to get-a-way for a few days and celebrate our anniversary. My wife and I were greeted by Diana with an unexpected anniversary cake & balloon! The owners go out of their way to make sure you have everything you could need for your stay. The fridge & pantries are well stocked with all kinds of condiments and little things like sugar as we had forgotten ours for our morning coffees! We had the pleasure to meet both Diana and Donelly, both were very personable and we enjoyed our conversation with them. My wife and I took several relaxing strolls along the river. It's amazing to see all the wonderful landscaping work Donelly has done with their property. It's very hard to fully appreciate the house and all the land from just seeing the pictures, you have to actually go to this amazing property to see it for yourself. We are looking to return in the spring with our youngest for some camping along the river as we know he'd love it too! Thank for so much for sharing your house with us and for providing such a relaxing environment. God Bless, Jeremy & Courtney
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

2/10 Terrible

Jesse W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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This house is a very nice house, however the description of the property is misleading and the on site homeowner is very disturbing. Yes, there are 40 acres, however there are over 40 campsites directly surrounding the house, so the privacy is not there. As read in other reviews, the homeowner will be around the whole weekend. That is not an issue if you have nothing to hide. We had nothing to hide. We did call the week of our stay in order to add a guest to our stay. The cost for this was bit steep, yes but honesty is the best policy. We had no issue with that. The major issue was when the homeowner approached our group outside when he took a break from mowing. The homeowner asked very aggressively for me by name in a very demeaning and disrespectful way. To make a long story short, he cursed at us, called us democrats and liars (most of us are republican) He complained to us about everyone staying at his campsites and it isn't fair to him. I can't control that, but the audacity of him to accuse our group of that is totally inappropriate. His language, actions and behavior overall was so inappropriate one of my guests left after breaking down. I spoke to him twice that week in order to add the guest. He said no one ever called him. I went and showed him my call log from a few days prior, he still said I was a liberal liar and I was going to hell. He then stated that visitors were only permitted for 4 hours. This isn't written anywhere and is quite honestly pretty absurd. Our experience was severely damaged due to his behavior. I would ask you to not support this type of homeowner.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2020
Yes, I agree Honesty is definitely the best policy ! The travelers review is far from being Honest or Truthful. You must be a liberal, look at how the Democrats have lied about President Trump! I think this guest is attempting to either ruin or destroy my business. Could it be that Gospel tracts and scripture signs on my truck offended you OR was it because you booked my home for three guests and had six ! Yes, I most certainly keep an eye on the number of guests are staying at both my house and at the campsites. After several years, I am sorry to say many guests are not truthful about the amount of guests staying To address the complaints 1] I DID NOT curse at you. 2] No call was made to me during the prior week as was stated, I checked my phone log and your number did not appear 3] You did not show me your call log, as you stated. 4] I did not state You were going to Hell. People do not go to Hell for lying. Rejection of Jesus Christ is the reason ! We do have 39 Campsites , but they DO NOT surround the house, 3/4 of the sites have never been used. Nearly all the campers go upstream or over the hill far from the house. Camping is generally popular in shaded and isolated areas of the campground. The weekend this guest rented the house there were 7 groups camping on the 40 ac. of property. Quite frankly, there was plenty of privacy for both the house guests and campers. At the side door of the home we have a sign which clearly points the out the importance of the Campers not disturbing the house guests. We have had no prior problems. I sincerely hope this clears any questions about his complaint. John 5:40 " And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life." Donelly Bohrer