C&O Canal Trust Lockhouse 49

Would love to give this a 4.5 but that is not possible. This was a great step back in history for a night. The location is perfect! We were able to build a nice fire with the provided fire wood. There were plenty of chairs to sit on around the fire. The home was very clean and was as described. Definitely gave us a glimpse of living in the past without modern conveniences. There were several things provided if needed like dishes, soap, a stove, toaster etc. There wasn’t indoor plumbing but that was indicated and part of the experience. I would recommend bringing bottled water to drink as there is only water pump available outside for cleaning purposes I believe and not to drink. The beds were definitely bare bones but again this was expected. The only reason I cant give 5 ⭐️is because of

BYO sleeping bag. Historically correct plumbing. Amazing canal view. I wouldn’t trust city children outside unsupervised. Well, ever, but esp here

We really enjoyed our stay at Lockhouse 49. We used it as a starting point on a bike ride north up the C&O Canal towpath. We rode up to Fort Frederick and Hancock before turning around. There is a room in the cellar of the house to securely store your bikes. The house is equipped with electricity and an old fashioned stove from the twenties. There are dishes, pots and pans, and a vintage coffee percolator. The house comfortably slept our group of 8. We used the fire ring for cooking outside (there was plenty of firewood in the wood shed). I highly recommend staying here with kids. They loved the history.

Stayed for my birthday weekend. Had a great time. The house is well taken care of, and it's wonderful that the restoration has taken place in many of these lockhouses. Great experience!

If you treat this like a camping/glamping experience you will have an amazing time. It is so peaceful. It is located on the canal (no water in the canal) but within walking of the gorgeous Potomac river. You'll only see a few people during the day and it is 100% quiet at night. We never saw another soul as we sat by the campfire. It's really a private place to camp. They have a port-a-john that was cleaned every 2 days. Super clean! Be sure to bring the following: bedding/sleeping bag, drinkable water, an axe to chop wood, chairs for the firepit. They do supply wood but it still needs to be chopped. Wonderful to sleep in a piece of history on the river.