This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of Mount Olivet Cemetery and Carroll Creek Linear Park. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
Historic Artsy Home • Private Garden with grill, chiminea • 5 minute Walk to Carroll Creek & center of Downtown Frederick. Spend your weekends and vacations in this art filled, convenient, beautiful space. Enjoy the many Festivals Frederick on Carroll Creek, and downtown. We have it all!
For mid to long term stay discounts see my other listing for this property: https://www.vrbo.com/5206424
This 1910 renovated Mission-style shotgun home offers vintage character, comfort, and location—just 10 minutes to I-70/I-270, yet set on quiet S. Carroll Street, away from downtown traffic noise.
Walk to Carroll Creek, breweries, restaurants, arts venues, historic sites, and parks while enjoying peaceful nights and a private garden retreat with Off street parking for 1 and unmetered on street for more.
Location Highlights
2 blocks walk north to Carroll Creek, breweries & dining!
Across from Maryland School of the Deaf campus & the historic Hessian Barracks
5–12 minute walk to antiques, boutiques, beer, distillery, Nymeo ball park, Mt. Olivet Historic Cemetery, City of Frederick Carroll Creek Linear Park, Baker Park & Fairgrounds along Carroll Creek!
Home Features:
Approx. 1550 sq ft, 2 bedrooms, additional sleeping for 3 in new pop up queen sofa and gel foam twin
Open-plan, eclectic interiors with curated art & furnishings
Additional guests (up to 7 total): Double air mattress (floor) in east bedroom beside one of the queen beds, that room can sleep 5 children in a pinch.
The platform considers any bed a “bedroom”; walls are not implied
Rate includes up to 5 guests and Additional guests: $50/adult/night (14+) Children over qty 2 if included in the 4 person maximum are $25 each. Dog $50 weekend, $100 week. Ask about mid to long term, that is a separate agreement.
For extended vacations exceeding 6 nights please text host with details, length of stay, number of people, cars, pets, etc. So she can make preparations if needed.
If you are not sure of the number of persons when you book, please book your best guess and we will adjust your reservation upon arrival. You will pay for the minimum nightly rate.
Outdoor Spaces
Private 1,000 sq ft organic garden. Side herb and flower beds for guest's enjoyment.
Private side porch for guests seats 2 with table great for morning coffee and cocktails
1 off street driveway space per stay and Free, unlimited on-street parking immediately beside the home
EV charger available by request
Bikes available to borrow (use at own risk)
Safety & Suitability
Not ADA accessible
6 steps up to side entrance
Open staircase & knee wall upstairs, one handrail only. Partially Open on other side.
Not suitable for toddlers, elderly guests with mobility issues, or special-needs guests
Children may play, roughhouse, outside only
Pets (Pre-Approval Required) 25 lb max apx. Small, well-mannered dogs only or a friendly cat No furniture, no pee pads, not left alone, kenneled. Dog walker can be hired. Pet fee applies
House Rules & Security
No visitors or unregistered guests
IDs requested for booking guests, responsible for their party
Shoe free house. Remove them at the door, or on the porch.
No construction crews, labor crews or dirty work clothing inside the home
Exterior security cameras & flood lighting
Basement studio & portions of garden are owner-only
Mid-Term & Corporate Stays with pre-approval, please text host!
Individuals to share home or couples preferred, for up to 90 days. Small family considered for up to 29 nights. Renewals upon agreement by both host and guest
Insurance & corporate rentals welcome
Weekend extensions: 3rd night discounted 15% (when available) if you want to stay Sunday and Monday too.
Book Your Weekend at Maryland Homeaway for these events!
Bring Family & Friends, small dog or 2, ok.
First Saturday-Every first Saturday of the month- May-August
Alive@Five every Thursday at 5PM on Carroll Creek, Live Bands,Beer,Wines, Foodtrucks June 7-Artopia Downtown Frederick June 7,8- Fresderick Festival of the Arts June 14- Asia on the Creek June 21-Spiritis of Maryland Festival-Visitation Hotel June 27- Frederick Pride Parade June 28-Frederick Pride Festival July 12-National Clustered Spires High Wheel Race & Lawn Party August 2- Indonesian Festival August 9- Afroflavor Festival August 23-Black Frederick Festival August 24- Elks Parade
Ideal For
Guests who appreciate historic homes, art, gardens, walkability, and clear expectations.
Thank you for your interest in our historic Frederick home. Before we finalize your reservation, please reply YES confirming that you have read and agree to the following:
You understand the sleeping layout, including that not all sleeping areas are fully enclosed rooms and that platforms define any bed as a “bedroom.”
Your group size matches the reservation, and you understand that no visitors or unregistered guests are allowed.
You have reviewed and agree to the House Rules and Good Fit / Not a Good Fit sections.
You acknowledge the home is not ADA accessible and is not suitable for toddlers or guests with mobility/balance issues.
You agree to provide government-issued photo ID for all occupants within 48 hours of booking.
You understand that quiet hours are 10:00 PM – 8:00 AM and that parties or gatherings are not permitted.
If bringing a pet (with approval), you agree to the pet rules as listed.
Please reply YES to confirm, or feel free to ask any questions before booking—we’re happy to help ensure this is the right fit for you.
Thank you, Laurie
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. The bathroom offers hair dryers and bidets. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Housekeeping is available on request.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Safe
Location highlights
In a village
In the city center
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Bicycles
Golf
Gym
Tennis
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Ecotours nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Ice skating nearby
Rafting nearby
Swimming 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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Bicycles
Electric car charging station
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
The front desk hours vary at this property
Guests must contact the property for check-in information
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
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:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please do not throw blankets & bedspread or pads on floor. Leave mattress pads on beds. Fold up sofa bed and single fold out bed (on 2nd). Fold back mattress pad under the sofa cushions.
Empty recycling from kitchen into blue cans in the driveway and trash into trash cans.
Dog instructions...no poop in side area. Take poop bags to the trash cans in driveway. Dogs not allowed on furniture or left alone in the house. Harmon Park is 1/2 block from house for dog walking.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Rules
This is a shoe-free interior. Remove at entrance. Store on mat inside door or in cubbies. Help keep the street energy and dirt outside. TY
Smoking is not permitted in the house. Please smoke at the chiminea area or patio table. Use the oval dish as an ashtray. No butts on the ground pls
Guests are not permitted to move furniture, artwork, fixtures. Ask Host pls. Fireplace use has to be pre-approved becuz of sofa bed.
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Dogs only
1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Service animals exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Note from host: high risk for falling for toddlers
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
Long-term renters welcome.
There are no elevators.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home in Frederick is within a 10-minute walk of Carroll Creek Linear Park and The Delaplaine Arts Center. You'll also find National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Harry Grove Stadium less than a mile away.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
What is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), which is about 21.2 mi away. Another top airport is Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional), which is around 26.8 mi away.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Marianne L.
Apr 25, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed at this property for our annual girlfriend weekend away. We loved the house and garden the moment we arrived. It has a boho eclectic vibe and fit our needs perfectly. Also within walking distance to canal. Host was fantastic! We would definitely book again and recommend to others.
Marianne L.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Faith V.
Apr 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Ms. Zook was the consummate host. There was even breakfast waiting for us. The house was charming and eclectic, in addition to be very well-equipped. We would return.
Faith V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Ginny C.
Apr 5, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
This home is beyond amazing, as is the host, Laurie. This was our 6th stay, visiting our son at college. The house is warm and welcoming - we love listening to records (great collection!), playing board games and relaxing in the beautiful garden....and the book collection is out of this world. The walls and shelves are full of all kinds of mementoes, artwork and memorabilia - I always find something that makes me smile, giggle or reminisce! Laurie truly anticipates your every need, provides lots of small comforts - fantastic herbal teas and coffees (my daughter learned how to make an awesome French press!), teddy bears, lots of blankets, and everything you could possibly desire in the kitchen! My sons friends come for a lasagna dinner each time we've been there, and we actually fit 12 people comfortably inside! Laurie is always available and very communicative should you need anything. My family has made wonderful memories at the "Zook House"!
Ginny C.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
8/10 Good
Heather C.
Mar 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Communication with the host was seamless. The location was great for walking around town and parking was very convenient for two cars.
Heather C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
John C.
Feb 16, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Our second getaway trip here and my go to recommendation for a place to stay in Frederick! Super cozy home in a great location, clean and well-stocked with small amenities. Clear instructions on how things work (TV, heat/AC, record player) and responsive host if there are any questions. Ok forward to visiting again!
John C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
jodie c., Dallas, TX
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful, welcoming accommodations. Lovely!
jodie c.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer D.
Oct 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property is very convenient to everything downtown. We loved looking at all the unique features of the house. The coffee and tea bar was an unexpected bonus! We are already planning to stay again.
Jennifer D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maya W.
Oct 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
INCREDIBLE home with fantastic outdoor space for all guests to enjoy. Beautifully stocked coffee and tea station, incredible kitchen and extremely comfortable bedding, towels and amenities on the second floor. Even better than we thought it would be! Thank you for having us!
Maya W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Erin V.
Sep 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property. Enjoyed the record player and record collection. Home was an easy walk to the canal and downtown. We enjoyed playing games at the dining room table with family. Communication with property owner was great. Will definitely consider property again for our next trip to Frederick.
Erin V.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ginny C.
Aug 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I believe this was our 5th stay at this property (?) and certainly not our last. It has become our home away from home while my son attends Hood College in Frederick. SO comfortable, with absolutely everything you could possibly need and more! Laurie is an EXTRAORDINARY host, fantastic communicator and wonderful human being with a house full of remarkable art, trinkets, books...it's like spending the weekend in a museum. Outdoor space is also phenomenally quirky! Every visit I discover something new and beautiful - last visit it was a gorgeous book of Native American photographs from the 1920s, this time it was a set of Kenyan salad servers that I found online when I got home. Can't wait to return in a month or two! It's truly one of my "happy places".
Ginny C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Barbara D.
Jul 1, 2025
Stay in Frederick MD
The location of property was excellent. Short Easy walk to all downtown points of interest.The photos of property were deceptive, so, I was disappointed in the property as it was not at all spacious.It was crowded with furnishings.There were ants on the kitchen counters, upstairs bathroom and kitchen and entry area. Otherwise, it was clean.The host was very responsive and generous with her home.
This house is a treasure! Quiet and comfortable. I would definitely stay there agaim.
Cindy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ginny C.
Apr 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our 4th Stay and the Best Yet!
Once again, we had a wonderful stay at this property! This time it was not only for visiting my son at Hood College and watching lacrosse, but also for celebrating Easter! Not only was it SUCH fun hunting eggs (this house has some remarkable potential for hiding places!!!!), but entertaining my son's friends...lots of Italian food and big breakfasts! The kids love having a home where they can come hang out to get away from dorm life for a little while....the garden is lovely and the perfect place for that. All of the flowers are beginning to bloom and the cats come out to snuggle and be pet. Each time we stay, it seems more like a home-away-from-home. This visit, we were actually enjoying the house SO much, we hardly even explored Frederick! Laurie is the absolute best host, I feel very well taken care of when my family is here. Visit #5 will be in August for move-in day....can't wait!
Ginny C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ginny C.
Mar 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
a true home-away-from-home
We stay at this property whenever we visit my son at college...thisis our 3rd stay and next month will be #4! I can't say enough. The house has everything your heart could desire, comfy beds, a fantastic kitchen with EVERY kitchen tool you could imagine (and some I've never seen)! The decor is absolutely mesmerising. I could wander around for days just looking at all of the treasures, reading from a fascinating book collection, listening to vinyl on the turntable. In warmer months, the garden is magical.The host is more than accommodating and communicative. Can't wait to go back!
Ginny C.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
John C.
Feb 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Spot-On Weekend Getaway!
Me and my partner wanted an escape from the bustle of city life and had been recommended to visit Frederick, MD. It was such a treat to stay here! It's a short walk into downtown (which was full of interesting stuff to do!) and a cozy place to rest when not out-and-about. Highlights include the 1) the kitchen, which was well organized well and fully stocked with local coffee and tea, 2) the host's kindness/flexibility on check in-out times, which helped make the whole experience so much more relaxing, and 3) the charming details scattered all around the house! If a friend were travelling to Frederick, I'd absolutely recommend this property, and I hope to return next time I'm in town.
John C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Wanda L., Merrimack
Feb 2, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Quality family time
Warm welcoming place for family to come together.
Wanda L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tai O., Washington, DC
Jan 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
great space in a great location in Frederick!
We came to Frederick for a weekend away and stayed in this historic and renovated home - 2 parents, 2 kids, and our small dog. As happens in winter, we got a day of snow during our long weekend! The home is cozy, whimsical, and filled with art and antiques that are lived in - very comfortable and clean. Kitchen was as well stocked with essentials & cookware as I would keep at home, and selection of teas was unparalleled. The house is about 2 blocks from the start of town on Market street and so we had a great night out before the snow started. Given the weather, we stayed in close contact with Laurie, our host, and she went over and beyond to make sure we were warm and had salted pathways and sidewalks. We had lots of snow-related fun at a nearby park/playground, and the roads were perfectly plowed overnight, so we had no problem getting home the next day. This was a great option for a stay in Frederick.
Tai O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jill C.
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Frederick home
Well maintained, cozy home within walking distance of downtown Frederick. Laurie, the owner was very responsive. A definite recommend.
Jill C.
Stayed 41 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Rob A.
Sep 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place in the hear of Frederick
My wife and I were celebrating our anniversary. This place was perfect. The house was clean and very well appointed. It even has an extensive record collection.
A great find.
Thank you Laurie
Rob A.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
John M.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleasant getaway spot
Communication was great and check-in was contact-free if you’re concerned about that. The hosts were very kind and prepared an extra inflatable bed for us and had some homemade iced tea in the fridge when we arrived.
The property was very welcoming and perfect for a visit to Frederick. The house and patio is charming; very clean and functional with everything you need to feel at home. The bed in the MB was probably the most comfortable bed I’ve ever been on. I use a CPAP that tracks my sleep and I spent 10 hours asleep one night which is unheard of for me.
The house is nestled in a great spot away from town traffic; flanked by a few other houses, a small church, and the school for the deaf. Most of the spots you’ll want to visit in downtown are about 0.4-1.0 miles away and perfectly walkable. We looked forward to walking around everyday.
I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Thank you!
John M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
Jun 18, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away From Home
Wonderful place to stay to attend a lacrosse tournament. Location was peaceful and within walking distance to downtown. Great place to walk to dinner, ice cream, coffee shops, etc. Also, this location was close to the interstate.
Communication with Ms. Zook was top notch. The home had many amenities to include a great kitchen space to cook meals... Spacious and great beds!