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Historic cottage exterior surrounded by mature trees and a welcoming porch

Shepherdstown, West Virginia

Bring Your Whole Story
and Settle In.

A restored 19th-century cottage on the banks of the Potomac — where Shenandoah Valley history meets unhurried comfort.

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Our Story

Built Before the Civil War.
Built to Welcome You.

Shepherdstown sits where the Shenandoah meets the Potomac — a crossroads travelers have sought for centuries. The Cottage was raised in 1858, long before the town became home to Potomac State College, and it has welcomed generations of visitors ever since.

We restored it with care: original heart pine floors, generous windows framing sycamore and oak, and a porch that catches the evening breeze off the river. It is not a hotel. It is a home that opens its door to you.

Warm interior of The Cottage showing exposed brick, vintage furnishings, and soft natural light
Est. 1858

Accommodations

Rooms with Character

Each room is individually furnished with period pieces and modern comfort. No two are alike — just like the house itself.

Cozy bedroom with king bed, floral quilts, and a window looking out to the garden Most Popular

The River Room

King bed, private bath, garden-facing windows. The quietest room in the house — ideal for deep sleep and early mornings.

  • King bed
  • Private bath
  • Garden view
  • Free WiFi
Bright bedroom with twin beds, vintage desk, and exposed brick accent wall

The Study

Two twin beds or a king upon request. Exposed brick, a writing desk, and a full bath. Perfect for a writer or a student on assignment.

  • Twin or King
  • Private bath
  • Work desk
  • Free WiFi
Spacious bedroom with queen bed, fireplace, and antique furnishings

The Parlor

Queen bed, cozy fireplace, and the largest window in the house. Overlooks the front walk and the old sycamore tree.

  • Queen bed
  • Fireplace
  • Street view
  • Free WiFi

Location

At the Center of
Everything Worth Seeing.

316 West German Street places you three blocks from the Shenandoah River and a two-minute walk to Main Street's shops, cafes, and the Harpers Ferry & Shenandoah Railway station.

  • Shenandoah River 3 blocks
  • Harpers Ferry National Park 10 min drive
  • Downtown Shepherdstown 2 min walk
  • Potomac State College 5 min walk
  • Shenandoah Valley Winery 15 min drive

316 W German St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443

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We came for a weekend at the Shenandoah River and ended up staying three nights. The Cottage felt like walking into a novel — every room had its own soul. We slept like we hadn't in years.

— A recent guest

Get in Touch

Ready to
Come Home?

We respond to every inquiry within 24 hours. For immediate assistance, call or text us — we're happy to help.

1-304-279-3192 info@cottagevacations.net 316 W German St
Shepherdstown, WV 25443

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