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Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Thurmont, MD
  • Place, Cunningham Falls State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Catoctin Wildlife Preserve and Zoo
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount St. Mary's University
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic "BREECHES POCKET" Civil W Era Log House /No rentals after DEC. 31 2025

(We are ending with all rentals Dec 31, 2025-just too old!) Nestled in the foothills of Catoctin National Park (home of the Presidential Retreat Camp David), this home is near Gettysburg and other historic locations.
It is not just a cabin in the woods—it is a home that took two years of great carpentry and masonry work.
This historic (circa 1860) log home was relocated and rebuilt, piece by piece, in 2003. A new addition contains a kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms and sunroom.
Located on the historic "Saint Elizabeth" (circa 1745) farm property, 1500 feet from our farmhouse, the cabin was remodeled as a luxury, upscale guesthouse, using the finest materials and craftsmanship, including handmade pieces by owner and resident wood-maker, Bill Eyler.
Cheerful and cozy, there is nothing 'rough' about this home. It boasts great views and privacy and is only minutes from food markets, restaurants, and countless activities, from hiking and skiing to ghost tours, wineries, and Civil War monuments.
This is a property for the discriminating traveler who desires the highest quality. Please look for the blue mailboxes and gristmill "wheel" at the entrance to the property.
We attempt to make your stay as comfortable as possible, and you will always find this home in top condition and working order. Please visit with us and give us your thoughts—we know they will be happy ones.
All towels and linens are supplied, and the kitchen is fully stocked.

Some Local Attractions:
Family Hiking: https://marylandroadtrips.com/road-to-trail-your-guide-to-family-hiking-in-maryland/

Catoctin Mountain Park: https://www.findyourchesapeake.com/trip-ideas/article/a-walk-through-the-history-and-geology-of-catoctin-mountain-park

Heritage Bicycle Tours: https://www.visitfrederick.org/blog/post/explore-frederick-county-on-two-wheels-take-a-bicycle-ride/



Please note: The floorplan for this house is that of an old farmhouse--see floorplan under photos. You must go through one BR to access another on the upper and lower floors. We do not have a half bath on the main floor. We also have a THREE-DAY MINIMUM STAY in the Summer season. No parties unless approved in advance.
During your stay at this cabin, you'll be within walking distance of Thurmont Regional Library. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Thurmont Town Hall & Offices and a few minutes from Thurmont Regional Library
As a guest of Historic "BREECHES POCKET" Civil W Era Log House /No rentals after DEC. 31 2025, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Thurmont cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Reviews

Historic "BREECHES POCKET" Civil W Era Log House /No rentals after DEC. 31 2025 Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 160 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house and grounds are beautiful and the hosts are kind and helpful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele D., Saint Clair

Liked: Cleanliness
We wanted to stay four years ago, but the cabin was booked for our chosen vacation time. So, we booked this year because I saw that the place will no longer be offered after this December 2025. We found the place to be in good condition; although, it was apparent that amenities were on the decline. The tv equipment installed is for Xfinity HD channels, but we only received local news, 70's tv shows, and shopping channels during the evenings while we were home relaxing. A second disappointment was that the gas fireplace was inoperable and we had cooler evenings during our stay, so we could have enjoyed the ambiance of a working fireplace. We brought both of these concerns to our hosts, Bill and Chris, but no changes were made during our stay. Now, we realize that traffic cannot be controlled by the owners, but M-550 is right outside property line and loud traffic can be heard early every morning and traffic continues throughout the day until after dark. We also had to request that the owners come inside the last day of our stay to get the washer to work for us to do some laundry efore our departure. Breeches Pocket is close to many local attractions and we enjoyed our daily jaunts to the Gettysburg Battlefield, The National Cemetery, the Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Shrine and Basilica, and several covered bridges, especially the Historic Sachs Covered Bridge. If you can book a few days before the end of the year, it is a good place to stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place! Cannot wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah I., Carlisle,PA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time here! The home is beautiful and so lovingly cared for. Yiu feel like youre staying in a treehouse! It was perfect for our little group of teachers planning this coming school year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home, convenient location

This beautiful home was built by the owners and is tastefully decorated as well as nicely maintained. The location makes it extremely convenient for day trips to surrounding towns such as Frederick, Harper's Ferry and Gettysburg. The home is comfortable and can easily accommodate a large group. The hosts are very responsive. We enjoyed our stay and would rebook if we were to return to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T., Oldsmar

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Place !

The property is gorgeous with special details everywhere. The beds and linens were cozy and comfortable. convenient to Gettysburg and Baltimore. Grounds were grear for night time fire pit and smores. Highly Recommend !
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Home

I love that the owners left details on the restoration of this beautiful cabin. Very clean and nicely supplied. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Worked out perfectly for us

Quaint and cozy with plenty of room. Chris, the host, was sweet and very informative. This place is so inviting and suited us perfectly, inside and out
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent property!!

We all had a wonderful time and the stay was amazing. Thank you for opening your home for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dina M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Host was great!

Had a great stay. Please make sure to read the fine print about the house set up. The host is honest about it but I booked quickly and didn't notice - you have to walk thru 1 bedroom upstairs to get to the other, and same downstairs. House was nice and clean and had everything we needed. The host was great and even mailed back some items that we accidentally left behind!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely renovated historic home

The house and grounds are wonderful. The house is cozy, beautifully furnished, and comfortable. There are plenty of places to spread out in the living room and sunroom as well as several outdoor areas in good weather. We enjoyed happy hour and games on the side deck. The grounds are secluded and beautiful. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, comfy and cozy

The home is very cozy. We enjoyed the outdoor rockers on the covered porch. Beds and bedding comfortable, bathrooms and kitchens very nice. Had everything we needed. Lovely stay. Recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway for an annual friends trip

My friends and I stayed there two times for an annual friends trip. It's a clean & charming home with some great bathrooms too. The owner is awesome with communication and jumping in if we need anything. We're looking forward to going back again in the future!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

tracy g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends and family meetin'. We were visiting Frederick and Gettysburg.

Beautiful history in the home as well as the area. This was a 3 day trip for gal friends to visit and see Gettysburg, PA and Frederick, MD. We spent most of our time enjoying the sitting areas within the home. The weather outside was 90 degrees so we missed out on enjoying the outside spaces for coffee in the a.m. Lovely home. So homey, eclectic and clean. Christine was a great hostess. We missed out on meeting Charles. His hard work on building this beautiful home was evident thru out. was and did not get to
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brienne H., Kennewick

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing

This is such an amazing property! Be sure to check the books in the sitting room about it's history! Quiet, beautiful and the hosts were just the nicest people. We are from the West Coast and we are not sure we will ever make it back to this immediate area, but if we were, we would definitely try to get this house again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Visit

We really enjoyed our stay and the location and facilities we're wonderful. We had a small family reunion and everyone was impressed with the cabin and in particular all the wonderful antiques. Bill, the owner was very cordial and accomodating. Will probably be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This was an ideal location and such a comfortable property for our girl group to have a mini reunion. Close proximity to Frederick and wineries and parks. Perfect for cooking and dining together or just relaxing and talking. Bill and Chris are delightful hosts and the house is a very special architectural gem. Would love to return sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House & Property

Very impressed with the amenities, decor and the beautiful grounds. We will definitely book again. Bill was a super host. Encouraged to explore the whole property
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work week

Beautiful home, great location. Will definitely look to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

mark b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience

Historic. Private. Flexible space. Warm. The host decorated for the holidays in a very traditional and tasteful way. Perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

luc b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

Beautiful house to spend time in family and visiting surrounding area. We had a great time and would definitely rent it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

3 generation memories

Overall a sweet memory-making stay in your lovely restored cabin. Thank you for decorating for Christmas - it was perfect!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

debora s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Yarn travellers

3rd visit to this lovely property. Just perfect for friends to get together and explore the area, and come back to relax. Hosts were terrific - everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Breeches Pocket delivers yet again

We had a great time this past weekend. We've come here nearly 10 times and everything is always in great condition. One item I hadn't noticed before is the very guest-friendly check-out policy. Official check-out time is 11:30, which is a relief from other rentals where you have to race out the door first thing in the morning. Also, Chris/Bill have limited/reasonable expectations for items to take care of at check-out. Hope to stay here again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MATT M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

Great place to stay when you visit Gettysburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023