Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
$679
avg per night

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Ijamsville, MD
  • Monocacy National Battlefied
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Francis Scott Key Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Frederick Fairgrounds
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Frederick, MD (FDK-Frederick Municipal)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Attic Space

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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  • 3900 sq ft
  • Sleeps 14
  • 3 Twin Beds, 1 Double Futon, 4 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed
Price is $679 avg per night,

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About the neighborhood

Ijamsville

Located in Urbana, this farm stay is in a rural area. Monocacy National Battlefied and Schifferstadt are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Patuxent River State Park and Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historic Park. Traveling with kids? Consider Adventure Park USA and Frederick Fairgrounds. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding, cycling, and hiking.

What's nearby

  • P.B. Dye Golf Club - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Monocacy National Battlefied - 11 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Francis Scott Key Mall - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Frederick Fairgrounds - 15 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Carroll Creek Linear Park - 16 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Frederick Station - 15 min drive
  • Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪New York J & P Pizza - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse

This is a very special 200+ year old former dairy farm (3900+ sq feet of house) on 72 Acres. 2 stocked ponds and plenty of space for large gatherings, family reunions, executive retreats, or just to relax in private seclusion.

The upper deck, large, screened porch, fire pit, and patio areas all provide unique gathering areas.

The real experience with this property is enjoyed on the outside and you and your guests can spend all day relaxing and exploring the property. It is truly serene and peaceful. With that said, the house itself is comfortable and nicely set to allow everybody their own space.

The location is also ideal for visiting downtown Washington DC or Baltimore (about 45 easy minutes drive to each). Downtown Urbana, Maryland is only 5 minutes away for dining and groceries. Downtown Frederick is about 10 minutes away and has plenty of great restaurants, antiquing, and lots to do.

The farm has goats, ducks, geese, chickens, cats, and horses. Come see the baby goats in the spring..

There are 2 stocked ponds (large mouth bass, blue gill, catfish, and crappie). Fishing is allowed without special permit or MD license, although bass is catch and release only. Swimming is allowed in the upper pond.

Words cannot describe how nice this property really is. Sleeps 14 easily, and finished attic can sleep multiple kids.

4 bedrooms Upstairs -
1 room w/ King Size Bed
2 room w / queen size beds (1 in each room)
1 room w/ 3 twin beds
Large finished attic will easily sleep a group of kids
Pull out futon with queen size mattress (upstairs) in common area
Plus, we have 2 very nice deep Queen blow up mattresses that can be set up in the attic or one or both of the front rooms.

The kitchen is completely modern with all new appliances installed in 2017. New granite counters, flooring, and painting was completed in 2019. Kitchen is stocked with just about every item you would want in a kitchen. There are also two grills on at the house (charcoal and propane)

The house has 2 smart TV's. One TV in the downstairs living room and one TV in the attic (in space we created specifically for kids to hang out in). The house also has Cable TV, DVD, and strong wireless access.

The main structure of the house is more than 200 years old, built from chestnut logs, and the logs have been exposed to help add to the charm and history of the property. There is a small stone building on the property that originally functioned as a smokehouse and living quarters for farm help.

2 full baths in farmhouse, and large outdoor bath w/ shower in adjacent old dairy barn.

We also completed an outdoor shower with hot/cold water** (seasonal availability)

House has modern plumbing, full set of new kitchen appliances, and full size washer/dryer. 3 wood stoves help augment heat and add to the charm and experience of the property. Firewood for both house and fire pit is included in cost of the rental.

*** Note - The upper bathroom is attached to a bedroom, and so anybody using the upper bathroom will have to go through the bedroom for access. Please think about whether this will work for your guests. Both bathrooms are on the same side of the house (above each other). The lower bathroom is attached to the kitchen. The Dairy Barn bathroom is a short walk across the drive and is very nice.

*** There used to be a hot tub on the property, and some of the reviews refer to the hot tub, but we have decided to retire it and there is no longer a hot tub on the property.**

Property manager

Jeff Aronson/Owner
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Horses, Goats, Cats, Fishing, Adventure.
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Events

No events allowed
With special permission only
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets are allowed with approval /additional deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
NO SMOKING around house or buildings
All large gatherings must be approved prior to stay. No Parties allowed. Unauthorized parties will result in forfeit of deposit.
NO SMOKING around house or buildings - will result in forfeit of deposit.
Dogs allowed only with prior approval and payment. Unauthorized animals will result in forfeit of deposit.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: with special permission only
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse located?

This family-friendly Urbana farm stay is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Urban Green Bark Park and Whiskey Creek Golf Club. Buckeystown Community Park and P.B. Dye Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Great Family Retreat at Private Farmhouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun farm

We spent a thanksgiving at the farm and it was great. The animals are fun to feed and the house had plenty of space. The kitchen was well stocked as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect seclusion for an intimate and relaxing setting

We rented the property with family to host an anniversary memorial for a departed loved one. It was the perfect setting for friends and family to share their stories and gather in remembrance.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Perfect!! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax

Great time 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rakesh C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A wonderful Farmhouse with lots of character

A very unique house which was great for a small group. Lots of farm animals around which added to the experience. If we ever need to rent a place again in or around Frederick, we'll definitely be looking at this house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

john D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

We had over 10 adults stay in this great house for the weekend. The place was very nice and also nice interesting. The owner was very accommodating and easy to work
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alon O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Really nice home and location and amazing grounds with multiple areas to congregate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family reunion

Enough room for all. House was cool even in the heat wave
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kozal Home E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A slice of heaven

It was so wonderful to see our teens all unplug and experience the property. They loved fishing and spending time with the goats. The outdoor shower was so fun for them too 😄 Thank you for an amazing stay. The house was nice and cool after hot days on the lacrosse field. We slept amazing. Truly felt like home away from home 💕
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A magical place

Fantastic location -- nothing soothes the soul like waking up every morning and feeding goats and horses, or petting Precious the Cat. If you're looking to spend a weekend in Frederick with friends, this is the place to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We didn't want to leave!

Beautiful farmhouse with so much character and nature right at your doorstep!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Farmhouse Vacation

A fun place for people of all ages. You are on a farm but close to many historic sites. Everyone had fun with the animals and fishing in the pond.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl G., Ijamsville, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and spacious

The Farm is a great place to gather and relax. Enjoyed the fields of Farm animals and wild life. The house itself was clean and had all the amenities needed. Easy check in and out- great owner to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heaven on earth

What a wonderful slice of life on the farm which we all enjoyed! The animals are quiet at night but happy to say hello and/or be fed some apples during the day. It is perfect for 5-9 adults, 14 adults may be too many because there is only one bathroom on the 2nd floor (accessible thru one of the bedrooms. The sunrise and night sky were gorgeous from the upper patio. Your group will love life in this renovated 1700s farmhouse full of patios, porches, fireplaces and firepits! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Soledad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family getaway

We had such a wonderful time over the long 4th of July weekend. Jeff was very helpful and responsive, the property was clean, quiet and peaceful- everything we hoped for. The children had a great time swimming, fishing and petting the goats and horses. Thanks so much for a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Rented the farm to get out of the city and celebrate our 1 year olds birthday. We had a great time and my kids and nieces/nephews from 1-12 loved the place and all the friendly animals. Place is great and Jeff made the whole process easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Trip

The home was very spacious and provided a great spot for hide and seek with our granddaughters. Loved the huge screened in porch. The animals were a highlight of our stay. The adults enjoyed the outdoor shower and the children enjoyed the attic and playroom. We would totally recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private Farmhouse

We had a family reunion/ thanksgiving/ and celebration of a 90 th birthday at the farm. We loved the property. It was very kid friendly we had toddlers ages 2-4 that especially loved helping feed the goats and hanging out in the playroom. For the adults we enjoyed the calm laid back atmosphere. We would definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

ANNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family getaway!!

Everything was perfect!! Kids had a blast and so did the grandparents!! Even though it was really hot, the house and farm allowed for lots of activities. Loved the large and well-stocked kitchen. Outside shower was a huge plus!!! Thanks for sharing your beautiful farmhouse with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

We had a great time fishing and petting goats and horses. Perfect setting, perfect weather and lots to do. Will likely return when baby is old enough to appreciate it. The 3 year old grandson loved it. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cassie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Memorial Day Weekend Getaway!

We live in the DC area and were looking for something fun and different to do this Memorial Day with a group of friends in our 30s, some of who have kids and dogs. This was the perfect destination! The house is old and charming - of course there are some quirks but everything is advertised accurately. The property itself is beautiful - the ponds, the views, the animals, all wonderful. We had a great time and check in/check out were super easy!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Linn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Farm Time

Our experience was wonderful. Our son got married and the location was perfect for us. The house is stunning, the land and farm animals were bonus. Jeff was a wonderful host. We spent most of our time on the back screen porch- it was so restful and peaceful. We will be back, when we don't have a wedding to attend to! My 14 year old daughter was off of her phone and out with the animals the entire time! Thank you, Jeff!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

George M.

Great place to stay

Our paint crew stayed here for a month, and had good things to say. This is a great place, very roomy with lots of areas to hangout and do things. The only drawback is the place is (supposedly) haunted. Owner Jeff explained the history to our crew, and after that the crew started noticing things to reinforce that belief. So if that sort of thing bothers you, be careful, might want to discuss with the owner before booking. Otherwise, a very nice place and owner Jeff was very accommodating.
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan B., Mount Airy, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Gathering Place!

We rented the farm as a gathering place for my daughter's wedding weekend. Bridal party got 2 nights and we parents got 2 nights to unwind. We had an amazing stay and loved every minute of it. Rehearsal dinner was fab, bridal party photo shoot was outside on patio and down by pond. Fireplaces were rolling all weekend. Plenty of room and Jeff was availabe by text at any time. We loved the animals! We are local but are already thinking up excuses to return! It really made the wedding weekend extra special, just what we wanted. Mother of the Bride
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019