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Belvedere on the Potomac — Historic Riverfront Estate

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 8317 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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Falling Waters, WV
  • Place, Antietam National Battlefield
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the area

Falling Waters

Located in Falling Waters, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Potomac River and Valley Health I Spring Mills. .This vacation home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Potomac Park and 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Williamsport City Hall.
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What's nearby

  • Antietam National Battlefield - 29 min drive - 36.4 km
  • Whitetail Ski Resort - 36 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races - 36 min drive - 54.4 km
  • Harpers Ferry National Historical Park - 45 min drive - 67.3 km
  • Summit Point Motorsports Park - 46 min drive - 70.3 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg Station - 21 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪AC&T/Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kitzie's of Spring Mills - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Spring Mills Diner - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Belvedere on the Potomac — Historic Riverfront Estate

Welcome to The Belvedere on the Potomac, a historic riverfront estate perched above one of the most scenic stretches of the Potomac River. This remarkable property offers sweeping 180-degree panoramic views of the water, a setting that has captivated visitors for more than two centuries.

Built around 1790, the home was thoughtfully positioned to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape. Today, guests enjoy the same breathtaking scenery that generations before them admired — from the home’s decks, patios, balconies, and the expansive lawn that gently slopes toward the river.

The Belvedere sits beside Dam No. 5, an area rich in American history. During both the Revolutionary War and the Civil War, this stretch of the Potomac served as an important crossing point near an old mill and river ford. While the battles are long past, the history of the region still echoes throughout the landscape.

Nature surrounds the property. A dramatic natural rock formation rises behind the house, while a stately colonnade of towering old trees marks one edge of the grounds. Bald eagles, Canadian geese, deer, and other wildlife are frequent visitors, making mornings along the river especially memorable.

The riverfront setting makes the Belvedere an ideal place to relax and reconnect with nature. Guests often bring boats, kayaks, paddleboards, and fishing gear, or simply enjoy the peaceful views and quiet rhythm of the river.

Inside, the home blends historic character with modern comforts. The East Wing Saloon features a wet bar, bar refrigerator, and under-counter ice maker — the perfect place to gather and unwind after a day spent on the water.

Coming in late 2026: a new natural stone water feature and hot spring–style grotto retreat, designed to blend into the surrounding rock landscape and provide a relaxing place for guests to unwind while taking in the beauty of the property.

Whether you are here for a quiet retreat, a river adventure, or simply to experience one of the most unique historic properties in the region, The Belvedere offers a stay that is truly one of a kind.

As naturalist John Burroughs once wrote: “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”

At the Belvedere, that experience comes naturally.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,410 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
Lock the doors

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

Belvedere On The Potomac Falling Waters
Belvedere On The Potomac Private vacation home
Belvedere On The Potomac Private vacation home Falling Waters

Belvedere on the Potomac — Historic Riverfront Estate Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house. Well kept. So comfortable and cozy. Can’t say enough good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Amy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a beautiful, well kept historic house on the banks of the Potomac. The kitchen is absolutely gorgeous with high ceilings, a gas fire place and updated appliances. We saw bald eagles on 2 out of the 3 days that we were there. Quiet, isolated location where you can relax and enjoy the house and the river
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

terah c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property for a destination Funeral for my Mother. We floated on the Potomac River (use a rope if current is moving) - there are times of the day that the river is like glass. I would suggest that the 'futons' in the loft is misleading. These are not futons - there is no padding. They are hard reclining chairs. The deck off the kitchen requires new outdoor furniture/ lounge cushions.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful! House is just as pictured very clean with a well stocked kitchen. Our family loved the huge front yard and dock to spend evenings watching the sunset and throwing a frisbee or football around. Loved being able to see the water from any of the front windows. Would stay again if we vacation in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay

Belvedere on the Potomac VRBO is a beautiful home with impressive grounds, right on the Potomac river. We stayed there for a nearby family reunion & the main floor living room & kitchen easily accommodated our party of 8 adults. Gary was super responsive to all my questions. The only downfall is there are a LOT of stairs if you've got an elderly person or someone with mobility issues. The house is also an uphill climb from the parking. This didn’t damper our stay however, it's just something to be aware of...
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place to go away for the weekend!

The house is a beautiful property on the West Virginia side of the Potomac River. Despite problems caused by events outside of the owners control (hurricane), they remained in contact and had the problems worked on immediately.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private Getaway

Beautiful sprawling property right on the Potomac River. Pictures in listing are true representation of what you will get. Plenty of room to spread out in the very spacious kitchen and the saloon is a fun spot to grab a drink! Host is very responsive. Sent someone out immediately to address concerns about wasp nest. As previously mentioned, loft gets very hot and the mattresses are not the most comfortable. This would not deter me from recommending it. We had an amazing mini family vacay relaxing on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mi-Kyong K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and fun Family Vacation

This is the place you want to go when you look for a family vacation. Thanks to Gary for sharing his beautiful place. We really enjoyed every minute of our time there. We brought our kayak and paddle boards. Gary also provided us with plenty of firewood. Looking at the Potomac River and water-sports on the river makes everyone happy. Definitely we will revisit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manzar C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Firstly, Gary was an amazing host! He was incredibly responsive and accommodating for any questions we had. Second, the view of property was absolutely breathtaking. The home was great for our group of seven people and we loved that each room with the exception of the loft had their own bathroom and shower. The house was neat, clean and organized. The fairy lights around the gazebo was one of our favorite areas. Plus despite being a remote area there are a ton of shops just 5-10 mins away. Just a little note there are a ton of animals that are around the patio and home including groundhogs, snakes, deer and rabbits. As with any wild animals don’t bother them and it’ll be fine but you’re almost guaranteed to see them.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert K., Campobello

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Memorial Service

The house and property are as presented in the description. The kitchen and family gathering areas are excellent and very well appointed. The location and lawn area near the Potomac are amazing. Quiet, remote, and plenty of wildlife for all to enjoy. We were in the area for a family member's memorial service so it was nice to have such a large place to gather with our immediate family and have some extended family join us for a nice breakfast and relaxing morning visit. Would highly recommend and would definitely revisit this amazing and historic house so well restored.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Belvedere on the Potomac

Beautiful property with lovely views! We saw a fox, deer, and geese. Nicely secluded, but still close to major cities and great base-camp for sightseeing in the area. Upstairs can get a bit warm, master bedroom mattress is very firm (some may not like that), and 3rd bedroom mattress was uncomfortable according to my college aged daughters. Overall fabulous stay. Owner communication was great too! My husband said he would buy the property if it came up for sale.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

George M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend for birthday

House was amazing. Property was clean, inviting, and perfect for our stay. Very nice property and great communication with owner. Great stay. Will be returning to this property
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

This is our second stay at the Belvedere, and it was just as lovely as the first. We will definitely be keeping this property in our rotation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Summer location

A beautiful place to relax and enjoy nature. The inside of the house is beautifully appointed with high quality furnishings and appliances and the AC works well
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely spot to enjoy the Potomac

Beautiful location along the Potomac with access to cool clean water and a huge lawn with lots of privacy! Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inga J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely amazing stay with family!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this property. The home is breathtaking, and the view is even better. Strongly recommend! Too, the host was wonderful with communcation.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place for Thanksgiving Celebration!

This property was extremely clean and well outfitted. The house was the perfect size for my family to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful secluded setting

We had a lovely time at the Belvedere on the Potomac. The old unique house was a wonder to explore, complete with lots of information on the local history. We enjoyed sitting out by the river under the pergola. Definitely recommend for a quiet getaway!
Stayed 11 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip with Teens

We had a lovely stay. There are plenty of nooks and crannies for older kids to hang out. We went kayaking with family in the area and communication was easy. The attic can be a little warm for sleeping in mid-summer, but it was doable for teenagers. We will be recommending to our friends who visit the area!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week at the river

Beautifully restored old house on lovely, very private property on the Potomac. Rented to spend a week with my wife and I with our adult children. We had the good luck to have wonderful weather for the entire week except for one rainy day. Overall a wonderful week, and we would certainly consider booking the house in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay!

Wonderful home with a large yard facing the Potomac River. Lots of room for a large group to relax. Kitchen well stocked with everything needed. Beds were firm but comfortable. No shades or curtains on the windows so a sleep mask is recommended to block the morning sun. Great riverfront sitting area to enjoy the picturesque scenery. Spent most of the day fishing from the property; caught mostly catfish. Enjoyed a nice hiking trail on the other side of the river. Grill and firepit came in handy. The house saloon/bar was a great hangout spot. Gary was very responsive to all questions and requests. A fantastic stay and would highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing river retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina F., Arlington

Liked: Cleanliness

Gem on the Potomac

My family and I were thrilled to have the pleasure of staying at Belvedere on the Potomac. We all agree that it more than well stocked, great views, very spacious, exceptionally clean, and is certainly one of the best VRBO's we have visited. It is tastefully decorated, quiet, easily accessed, great for relaxing. You can watch the nice size TV in the main living area with all of the streaming and live TV options or sit quietly by one of the fireplaces that are all a push of a button away. Peaceful when you want it to be with enough adventure space for a lovely walk or adventure. Our favorite space for gathering was the kitchen, which was certainly put through its paces with demanding menus all week; we only needed to bring very specialized platters and pots, but it had everything you would need, including 2 ovens (one convection only, we believe), electric griddle to make those breakfast feasts, waffle maker to help with that too, and storage containers to use during your stay. Our multi-generational group loved the space it afforded. My young nephews loved having their own attic loft with the futon beds and TV with just a DVD player - which was perfect, according to kids and parents alike. There is also an entire additional kitchen in the bonus room on the main floor - which has fabulous radiant heating and kept my grandmother comfortable. We loved that it is also dog friendly, since our furry girl is part of our family. We would have liked to stay longer. Even though we had unseasonably warm weather between Christmas and the end of the year, we envision enjoying that veranda even more and would would love to come back and visit during the summer!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Property

We enjoyed everything about our stay at the Belvedere! The historic home is in great shape. It's a very big home and our family of seven was able to spread out and at times lose each other. During our entire stay we didn't run into any other people. The water views were phenomenal and we really appreciated the well stocked home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shoshana W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful quiet spot facing the Potomac River

This is a spacious house in a gorgeous setting. The kitchen is spacious and has plenty of equipment for cooking and baking (we made a Thanksgiving feast here). It was immaculate and well cared for. We had one problem with the heat when we arrived which the owner had someone handle immediately (on the Wednesday before the holiday!) and then no other issues. Responsive hosts, well-appointed and clean home, quiet neighborhood with natural beauty — couldn’t have asked for more.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021