Monocacy National Battlefied - 7 min drive - 2.9 miles
Frederick Fairgrounds - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
Hood College - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
Getting around
Frederick Station - 16 min drive
Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 5 min drive
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 5 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 4 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.
Villa with Majestic Views of Monocacy River. Sleeps 5, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen
This River House is located on the Monocacy River with a beautiful open view of the river and the Antietam National Battlefield on the opposite shore. Downtown Frederick, Maryland is just 3 miles away and offers a fun variety of restaurants, pubs, breweries, shopping and cultural activities. Your getaway could be taking in the scenic view, drifting down the river or heading into downtown Frederick for some lively entertainment. Bring your fishing rods! The Monocacy boasts large and small mouth Bass, carp, and catfish. A brick charcoal barbecue grill is offered for outdoor grilling.
There are 3 units available in the River House but this one is the largest, located on the second and third floors, with open space for enjoyable social gatherings and views of the river. Hickory hardwood floors shine throughout with custom pine doors and cedar closets. A full deck offers additional space for relaxing and entertaining on the river. This new construction includes a full modern kitchen with island seating for 6, 2 full baths, washer/dryer and sleeps 5 comfortably. The living area faces the river and includes a convertible sofa that sleeps 2 with an additional reading/relaxing area. The large bedroom on the main floor has a queen size bed with attached full bath and tub/shower (bathroom has shared access with the living area.) The quaint upstairs bedroom has a bunk bed that can sleep 3 (full and twin) with a full bath and shower.
We have had some issues with noise from the Villa (2nd floor) making it hard for guests in the two lower units to sleep. So, there is an 11 pm excessive noise curfew for the Villa when either of the lower units is occupied. Also, we recently installed several hundred cubic ft. of cellulose sound dampening insulation in the ceiling of this unit to re-mediate the issue.
In support of the global effort to conserve energy resources utilizing reasonable practices, we have installed Ecobee “smart” thermostats in all of our listings that the guests can also control. The thermostats are preset with a maximum heating setting of 72 degrees and a minimum cooling setting of 72 degrees.
The villa is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board. Housekeeping is available on request.
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)
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Housekeeping (on request)
Unit size: 1,000 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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
Rules
In an effort to be respectuful to the other guests in the house, there is an 11 pm excessive noise cerfew for the Villa.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
Events allowed
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 are allowed on site
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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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 are allowed on site.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.
Property is also known as
Majestic Views Monocacy River. Sleeps 7 2 Bath Full Kitchen
Majestic Views Monocacy River. Sleeps 7 2 Bath Full Kitchen
Frequently asked questions
What can I see near this villa?
This villa is located in Frederick, close to Westview Promenade, Monocacy National Battlefied, and Francis Scott Key Mall. You'll also find Carroll Creek Linear Park and Regal Westview within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this villa?
No, there isn't parking at this villa.
Is this villa next to a casino?
No, this villa is not connected to a casino.
Will I find an indoor pool at this villa?
No, there is no indoor pool at this villa.
What amenities will couples enjoy at Villa with Majestic Views of Monocacy River. Sleeps 5, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen?
Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic villa include a kitchen and a smart TV along with a garden.
Are there hot tubs at Villa with Majestic Views of Monocacy River. Sleeps 5, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this villa.
Does this villa include breakfast service?
No, this villa doesn't offer breakfast.
Will this villa allow pets to stay free of charge?
No, pets aren't allowed at this villa.
Does this villa have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting rooms at this villa.
What is the closest airport to this villa?
The closest major airport to this villa is Gaithersburg, MD (GAI-Montgomery County Airpark), which is about 18.8 mi away. Another top airport is Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD), which is around 28 mi away.
Are there rooms with balconies at Villa with Majestic Views of Monocacy River. Sleeps 5, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen?
Yes, every villa at Villa with Majestic Views of Monocacy River. Sleeps 5, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen comes with a balcony.
Villa with Majestic Views of Monocacy River. Sleeps 5, 2 Bath, Full Kitchen Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 38 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 38 reviews
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Andrea J.
Aug 23, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a lovely time and the property was peaceful!
Andrea J.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kristina C.
Aug 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Joe was very helpful and accommodating. The view of the river is lovely.
Kristina C.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Karen K.
Feb 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short visit
Great time, owner very attentive! Thank you!
Karen K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
WM C.
Dec 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Compliments/Setbacks
Nice creek view from the kitchen and family room. Very quite and cozy place to relax. (It is recommended not over 4 people.) It might be good if you visit here for canoeing.Still it has room for improvement. Mattresses are not in good shape. Floors are squeaking all over. (If you wake up in the middle of the night and gotta go, then, all other families will hear your foot steps.)
WM C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen U.
Jul 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic and Peaceful
I have stayed here twice now with my kids while visiting my mom. Both times we have stayed in the Villa. I like rustic, and to me this is the perfect combination of rustic and practical modern. It very much has a cabin feel with its gorgeous wood, but also has great AC, Sat TV, WiFi, and a very well equipped kitchen. The master bedroom is huge and very comfortable. The second bedroom is ideal for kids. Having 2 bathrooms was great and they were more than adequate. The deck and the view off of it is just magnificent. Deer frequently walk by and I’m pretty sure I saw an eagle. I loved the almost secret road/path to get back to the place. Yes the floors creak. We just tried to not be walking all around after 11pm out of respect for the people below us. The WiFi is ok. If you’re traveling with young adults/teens like myself, you may have some complainers. However our cell service was great there and they were able to just use data and hush. The one thing I would love to see change is the access to the river. We love to fish. We did fish there and caught a handful of sunfish but it was a challenge. The bank was steep and there was a lot of vegetation prohibiting us from even getting to the edge. In teen terms, we had to “yeet” the fish over the bank and vegetation. Good thing they were small. Overall, if you’re looking for a peaceful, rustic place to stay, without giving up modern conveniences, this is it. I would stay here again.
Jen U.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
2/10 Terrible
Misty C.
May 30, 2023
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a Villa
The property title is listed as a Villa with majestic views. The definition of Villa: a country estate. : a large expensive house usually located in the country.
Based on the title I never read the description fully, so in my opinion this is very misleading. There are a total of 3 units in this house, the other 2 units are listed as studios, not a Villa.
The front door to the property has a keypad entry and if this door isn’t locked by others staying in the house when they leave it remains unlocked allowing access from anyone. The door to the “Villa” was not an entry door or even as secure as a true interior door. You could see into the unit when standing outside the door when it is closed. A good hard push on this door and you would be in the unit.
If you wanted to use the grill you would need to go downstairs to the other units patio area, the fire pit is the same way.
The floors are extremely noisy, and even upstairs we could hear the people downstairs. We were never able to get the TV to work. I felt so bad just walking in the area we were staying because of the people in the downstairs units.
He had a sleeper sofa that was listed as sleeps 2 comfortable. When we opened it there was so much debris and rodent droppings it was sickening. Even underneath this couch hadn’t been cleaned in forever, there was debris and rodent droppings. I did call him when we found this and sent him pictures. Once I was home, I sent him a lengthier email and his re
Misty C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
8/10 Good
Tam S.
May 16, 2023
Overall, a great stay!
Overall, this was a great place to stay! A couple of things to improve - overall cleanliness- trash left under the coffee table, trash and food left under the sofa bed, old coffee grinds left in the coffee pot, no kitchen paper and no laundry soap. The shower curtain was moldy and so we washed it, and I don’t think the washer had been run in a while, and so the water had a sulphuric smell to it. Little things, but little things make a difference! Fantastic location, quiet, easy to get to places! I would stay there again!
Tam S.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Joseph R.
Sep 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Visit
Great property, very clean and exactly if not even better than posted. Worked out great for my two little kids in the upstairs bunk bed room + my wife and I in the master by the kitchen
Joseph R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Josh C.
Sep 6, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful for a weekend getaway
We had a great experience at the property with everything pretty much covered by the host. The ONLY thing we did not like was the creaky floors (as others have mentioned) that may have disturbed the guests below us but we understand that is not an easy fix. Highly recommend this property.
Josh C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paul U.
Jul 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family spot
Great place to unwind, beautiful property to bbq, get in the river, and very comfortable
Paul U.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Olga M.
Jul 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Overall it was very nice. Just as it was described! It was nicely decorated, with a cozy warm atmosphere. It was very clean and was well stocked with everything we needed and some. Communication with the host was great.
Olga M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Laurie S.
Oct 17, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Frederick Stay!
Other family members ended up renting the other 2 units, as we were all in town for a wedding. This worked out perfectly, as we all had our individual spaces, but could also gather together on the deck and the main living space in our unit. The house was very clean and well equipped. We had a beautiful view of the river. The house is situated off a quiet street among a group of a few other houses, but is very close to stores and restaurants. Would definitely stay there again if we return to Frederick!
Laurie S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
8/10 Good
shelli m.
Aug 14, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, clean place, centrally located
The property was very clean and supplied everything we needed, right down to shampoo, conditioner and body wash. The space was tight for a family of 5- no place, other than outdoors, to all sit and eat together, or play games, etc. The other renters commandeered the fire pit before we arrived and left their chairs etc there the entire time, so we didn’t get to enjoy that. The bank to get down to the river was steep. We did enter our kayaks down the bank once into the river, but getting them out there would have been very difficult. (We kayaked down to Buckeystown Park) However, if you plan to just sleep at the house, it was a nice place (minus the very squeaky floors). It is centrally located to many eating and shopping places and close to many river access points and parks.
shelli m.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
6/10 Okay
HAROLD L., Griffin GA USA
Jun 21, 2021
Gettysburg, DC trip
looks like a nice place. challenging to find house due to drive way being behind industrial complex. floors were not properly installed causing floor to creek badly (very noisy). TV remotes didn't work properly with very limited channel options.
HAROLD L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Annie C.
Jun 19, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
By the Monocacy River
Peaceful to sit outside and watch the water. Only problem is the floors are noisy. Comfortable beds.
Annie C.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Katherine D.
Jun 7, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent time. Would stay again
Joe was helpful and professional. The location was perfect, the view was beautiful, and the air conditioning worked really well. I would happily go back or rent anything from Joe.
Katherine D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
maureen m.
May 8, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Scenic & Remote but Close to Everything
it is a fresh looking,, clean, quiet,, beautiful scenic hideaway and the owner is very responsive. We had a wonderful time visiting Fredrick and staying here.
maureen m.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
David W.
Apr 22, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Golf getaway with buddies
Very comfortable, easy in and out, with plenty of things to keep us entertained.
David W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
pete c.
Apr 18, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place on the River
Good all around, and near plenty of restaurants, hiking spots and easy access to highway.
pete c.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
10/10 Excellent
D H.
Jan 12, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property!!!
This is a Beautiful property with an amazing view. Perfect for our family gathering. You won't find a prettier view in Frederick.
D H.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
10/10 Excellent
Paul S.
Dec 15, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay on the river
We enjoyed our stay here. The cabin was clean and comfortable with modern amenities but a cabin feel. The house has a beautiful view of the river and the location was great; the kids enjoyed running around in the large yard, the state and national parks are only 30 minutes away, and the battlefield is right across the river. The outdoor deck was very nice but it was too cold to use it during our stay. The beds were comfortable, the heat worked well, and it was nice to have sheets, towels, hand soap, dish soap, TP, and paper towels all provided. The kitchen works fine for minimal cooking but you’ll need to bring your own pots, pans, etc if you plan on doing much more than that. The outdoor fire circle and grill were much appreciated (just be sure to bring your own firewood, charcoal, and matches). Internet is a little slow for video calls, but it was nice to have the wi-fi available. All in all, it was a lovely weekend away!
Paul S.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
2/10 Terrible
Theresa M.
Nov 3, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Don't trust this listing manager
This was a weekend for me and my daughters to get away and have a party celebration of many things to celebrate in 2020. Nowhere in the listing did Joe say anything about 11 PM curfew (not cerfew Joe). We went to have a party and enjoy. At 12 AM we were up talking and laughing. The floors squeak so much so any movement was felt below. We remained in our unit the whole time. Sure we were talking and laughing and I am sure the non insulated units carried any noise. But let me add at this time we were not playing music, we were reminiscing about some pets we had to say goodbye to and the silly things they did to make us laugh - all the while laughing. I get a text from Joe Bartlett that the people below us were complaining about too much noise. He then states that the listing mentioned an 11 PM noise curfew. We went to the sight and our paperwork and nowhere in either of those places did it say anything about an 11 PM noise ordinance. In fact for the next 45 minutes my daughter kept refreshing the VRBO sight and that is when the owner/landlord changed the rules. If we knew ahead of time that this was the case we would not have stayed at this place, we were going out of town to have a fun fun fun weekend - thanks for raining on our time. I paid a lot of money for us to get away and have a BLAST only to be chastised right when it was FUN.
Also the kitchen is not fully stocked - we had to buy a decent sized frying pan to make breakfast. The only cups in the place were the juice ones and maybe invest in something more than a $10 coffee maker.
I will never book at this place ever again and I have learned my lesson I will be asking the owners of VRBO houses to give me any house rules they may have. We would not have stayed at this house had Joe Bartlett tell us ahead of time we had to go to bed at 11PM.
I can provide timestamped screen shots to show how Joe Bartlett manipulated the listing on here to make it seem like the 11 PM noise ordinance was there all the time. BS!!!
Oh and we didn't stop partying either - this was our weekend get away from COVID 19 and we were not going to let anyone destroy that!
Theresa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
William N.
Oct 13, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
Very pleasant location with wonderful river views. This property was well appointed and close to everything we needed. Any questions I had were quickly answered by the property owner, making our stay seem less and relaxing.
William N.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
Traveled with group
Jan 20, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
We loved the deck over looking the river! The kitchen with the huge island was great too. There was not much furniture in the living space however, so it was hard for our entire group to relax and chat together as we anticipated.
Verified traveler
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
10/10 Excellent
CAROL S., Oconomowoc,WI
Jan 17, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Holiday
We had a wonderful get together in a very warm and welcoming environment. It was a very warm and cozy weekend.