McConnellsburg house rental - The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm
The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm
 
McConnellsburg house rental - The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm

The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm

1930s farmhouse kitchen

1930s farmhouse kitchen

1935 GE Monitor Top Refridgerator

1935 GE Monitor Top Refridgerator

Living Room and Plantation desk

Living Room and Plantation desk

One of three bedrooms with a full size bed

One of three bedrooms with a full size bed

This bedroom has long views to the south, west and north

This bedroom has long views to the south, west and north

Relax on the broad front porch

Relax on the broad front porch

Great views from every window... this is the view from the back porch

Great views from every window... this is the view from the back porch

The springhouse for which the farm is named

The springhouse for which the farm is named

As a storm rolls in

As a storm rolls in

An escapee calf behind the Tenant House

An escapee calf behind the Tenant House

Angus and Black Baldies on a warm spring day

Angus and Black Baldies on a warm spring day

  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps6
  • 1 Bathroom
 

Photos and Description of the McConnellsburg vacation house rental
3 Bedrooms, 1 Bath with pastoral and mountain views (Sleeps 6)

After four years of restoration, The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm is now available for our guests to enjoy. Step back in time in this charming 1880s home located on Shady Spring Farm, a family-operated Black Angus cattle farm. Originally built in the 1880s for the resident tenant farmer and his family, this home has been lovingly restored to the 1930s era. Enjoy cooking breakfast in the farmhouse kitchen, home to an original 1935 monitor top refrigerator and a 1911 cast iron and chrome electric range on cabriole legs. The oak-cabinet telephone with hand-held receiver and brass bells is available for local calls.

Relax, read a book, or visit with friends while sitting in oak rocking chairs on the broad front porch. The enclosed back porch overlooks a meadow and pasture area and has seating for two - a great place to read in the morning or sip a cup of tea while taking in the beautiful scenery of the Great Cove valley.

Each of the three bedrooms has a double bed and is decorated with antiques. Crisp line-dried linens will be provided when weather permits, and high-loft goose-down comforters will be available on chilly winter nights. The bathroom with a mahogany sink base and French waterspout faucet has a full size bathtub and shower.

We invite you to stroll the grounds, explore the farm's 130 acres, and enjoy the fresh country air. Walk our private lane or make use of the two picnic areas on the farm. Ask to feed the dozens of golden trout that call our limestone springhouse and spring waters home. A romantic retreat or great vacation get-away, The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm awaits you and your family. Come and enjoy.

Keywords: House, cottage, private home, farmhouse,

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About Barbara Onorato

While on the farm there are endless things to do... repairing and maintaining buildings, upkeeping fences and keeping the grass and weeds in check. We're kept company by our two dogs, Otis and Max. Otis is our 14 year old pug and Max is a fantastic little rescue dog who absolutely loves having the run of the farm. When there is a little spare time we enjoy riding our horses, two of whom are rescues as well. The farm is a treasure, in my husband's family since 1922. We are compelled to share it with others. Hence, The Tenant House was born.

Barbara Onorato purchased this house in 2004
Why Barbara Onorato chose McConnellsburg

While growing up Tony spent his summers here 'helping' to tend the cows, the chickens and the sheep. After 63 years of farming Tony's grandparents were thinking of retiring. Tony and I were looking to purchase a historical property near Gettysburg - our favorite weekend getaway. The timing couldn't have been better, his grandparents didn't want the farm to be developed and our goal was to restore an old property. One year later we signed the paperwork and purchased the family farm that has been in Tony's family since 1922.

What makes this house unique

Shady Spring Farm feels far removed from the busy I-95 corridor where we travel to our jobs. While it sounds a bit cliche, life on the farm slows down. Every season brings new sights and new scents. Early spring brings daffodils and crocus. April into May is calving season when 80 or so black angus calves are born. May is the first cutting of hay and the blooming of tiger lilies around the springhouse. The warm nights in late June are lit with thousands of fireflies. For two years now we've had both bald eagles and golden eagles visit the farm in the month of July - soaring over the field behind the farmhouse. August is lazy, it seems even the trout in the springhouse take it easy. Every season brings it's own wonder. When Tony wants to play a little golf he heads to the Great Cove Golf Course, just two miles from the farm. Whitetail Ski Resort (with snow tubing!) and historic Berkeley Springs, WV are within 30 minutes. East Broad Top Railroad offers rides on restored steam engines, and one can enjoy a trolley ride at the Old Tyme Trolley Museum nearby. When in the mood for outlet shopping we have two choices within an hour - Prime Outlets in Hagerstown MD and the outlet center in Gettysburg, PA. Two battlefields are within an hour, Gettysburg and Antietam, and we enjoy visiting both.

25 Reviews of Property 187393 in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania

Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
average rating of 5.0 based on 25 reviews
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Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
5

Very relaxing!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 28, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
We can't thank you enough for the relaxing getaway! The house is absolutely beautiful, as is the scenery. For the first time in recent memory we went away with friends for a long weekend and NOT ONE of us turned on the TV. Sitting on the porch and watching the clouds go across the blue sky, the wind blow the trees and grass, and the sheep and cows was more than enough entertainment. Barb and Tony are incredibly hospitable. Their warm and welcoming demeanor makes this a truly enjoyable and stress-free place to visit!
Recommended for:  Romantic Getaway
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
Harrisburg, PA
5

Charming

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 20, 1370
  • Stayed: Mar 2013
This was absolutely refreshing to me as I grew up in this area. We had a wonderful time taking pictures and relaxing in this home and enjoyed the birds chirping in the mornings and listening to the water in the stream. The owners were always a call away and were very friendly and hospitable. We will be back very soon. We have told a lot of our family abou this, but want to make sure it is for me and my husband.
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
Hershey, PA
5

Scott

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 27, 1970
  • Stayed: Feb 2013
The house was very clean. Enjoyed the period decor of wall paper, furniture, old style push button light switches, old stove and fridge. Very cozy and quiet. Also liked having the modern wireless internet. The old radio in the living room was great for quiet music. The settings are very nice with pasture and mountains. Did not want to leave. Hope to come back again.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
Kensington, MD
5

A charming place to stay

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 25, 2013
  • Stayed: Jan 2013
We spent two nights at the Tenant House with our 2 children as part of a ski weekend. It was a wonderful place to come "home" to after days on the slopes and had EVERYTHING there that we needed. Our kids loved the olde timey furniture and appliances as well as the modern cable tv and wireless. We found some cute restaurants near by for eating in and take out. Everything was clean and neat and top notch. Best of all, the hosts were very responsive and made us feel like we were the most important guests ever. This is a great spot for truly getting away and relaxing.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
5

Very cute & pleasant farm house!!

Very cute & pleasant farm house!!
  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 1, 2013
  • Stayed: Dec 2012
Our stay at Barb & Tony's antique farm house gave us such a pleasant fun family memories for this holiday season! As previous reviewer mentioned, the interior of the house is so well thought out and every piece of furniture and items was adorable and inspiring. While it reminded me of early 1900's, which I knew only from movies, the house has been very well maintained with abundant hot water and fully functional appliances. I really liked cooking with the Moffat oven!

Almost every day, we went out to the farm land to explore the beautiful scenery. Some days when we had lots of snow, which lead us to gorgeous snow shoeing! After the day's activities, my favorite spot was the back porch with some coffee and cookies:-) I read 3 books while we spent 6 nights there.

On the way back, we dropped by Licoln Caverns, an hour drive north from the house, which was also breath-taking!

The best characteristics of the house is, however, how Barb and Tony welcomed us and created a festive environment for me and my family!! The compliment live Christmast Tree was so beautiful and my kids were delighted to find some gifts under the tree when we arrived.

Thank you very much Barb and Tony!!!
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
5

Serenity

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 13, 2012
  • Stayed: May 2012
If u anything like me (perfectionist with ocd's), than u will find this place to be an absolute serenity. I could finally relax and sleep
Owner's Response: Meeting Inga and her young son Constantine was such a pleasure. We were able to provide Inga with a much needed rest from hectic pace of the city, Constantine fed the trout, enjoyed running about the yard and spent countless hours finger-painting on the picnic table under the trees. We learned a bit about Inga's culture too - one of the many joys in sharing the farm and the Tenant House with our guests.
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
5

Not enough superlatives for this Tenant House

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Apr 8, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
Shady Spring Farm's Tenant House was absolutely delightful. The home has been renovated in such a thoughtful way - every detail is lovely and clearly executed with care to be true to the home's late nineteenth century origin, if I remember correctly from what I read. Everywhere we looked there was something that made us smile - from the beautiful farm sign out in front to the little bowl of marbles in the drawer beside the vintage marble run. After all, what good is a marble run to a six year old visitor without marbles? (Thank you for anticipating that!!)

The house does feel historic - with beautiful refinished (pine?) floors, pretty wallpaper, appliances that look "vintage" but that work as well or better than anything you can buy today, old-fashioned comfortable beds with crisp linens and fluffy pillows, comfortable furnishings, etc. - and still has all of the amenities of today (wireless internet, DVDs, a microwave, central air ...). The kitchen is very well equipped; it had everything I needed and all utensils, pots, pans, dishes, glasses, measuring cups, etc., felt fresh and new and clean. The movie selection was extensive (sorry we didn't have time to watch any movies!), and the toys (marble run, Tinker Toys) and games (Word Spot, Scrabble) were terrific. The new claw-foot bathtub was luxurious.

Everything was immaculately clean. It was wonderful to let ourselves in to this toasty warm, cozy house, to find soft music playing, to feel so "at home" away from home.

The setting is peaceful and idyllic; we enjoyed wandering the property, feeding the trout in the Spring House, watching the cows and new calves, and the children *loved* sitting on the tractors.

Barb and Tony were incredibly warm, responsive and helpful, and we couldn't have asked for anything more ... except to stay longer. We hope to return soon for a longer visit. Thank you for making us feel so welcome.
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
Philadelphia, PA
5

An incredible place to ring in a new year!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 4, 2012
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
The Tenant House at Shady Spring Farm was absolutely marvelous! Myself and other friends (all young professionals) spent the weekend enjoying walks outside, drinking coffee sitting in rocking chairs on the porch and watching movies from a pretty eclectic DVD collection.

The Tenant House was incredibly clean and great fun to stay at! The antique appliances and furniture transport you back to another time! The house has been beautifully renovated, the entire house is incredibly cozy and all the bedrooms offer beautiful views out onto the farm.

Barb and Tony were so fantastic to work with - promptly responding to our inquiry, emailing with us and providing directions to the property.

I would pick the Tenant House again and again for any stay. We traveled to nearby Berkeley Springs for an afternoon visiting antique shops and getting drinks at a charming bed and breakfast.

Definitely stay at Shady Spring Farm - it makes for a great getaway!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Thank you Alissa and Andrew - working with you to ensure your friends would enjoy their holiday together was a pleasure. It's great to hear that the farm as well as the surrounding area was all that you'd hoped for. We're happy the Tenant House worked perfectly as a meeting point between Pittsburgh and DC. It was very kind of you to leave the Holiday treats. Thank you. :)
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
United States
5

Perfect, Peaceful Christmas

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Jan 2, 2012
  • Stayed: Dec 2011
We spent two wonderful nights at the Tenant house after a week at Disney World. The peaceful farm was exactly what we needed after all the crowds and craziness. Barb and Tony took care of every detail to make our stay perfect including offering a Christmas Tree package that was perfect and beautiful. The house itself is warm and charming and half the fun is discovering all the details they have put into the restoration. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay at the Tenant House!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Working with Wendy to create the perfect Christmas surprise for her family, and in particular her daughter Natalie, was so much fun. Knowing that our guests are able to slow down and enjoy their time together while being here on the farm is so rewarding. Thanks to Wendy and her family for being such enjoyable guests.
business
Charming 1880s farmhouse on 130 acre cattle farm
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p187393vb
(571) 215-3900 (Virginia, USA)
McConnellsburg Allegheny Mountains & Her Valleys
Johnstown, Pa
5

Great Stay

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Nov 3, 2010
  • Stayed: Oct 2010
Barbara and Tony,

Thank you so much for the great stay at your farm. Our entire family really enjoyed the weekend. Everything was perfect.
Helpful votes: 1/1