I stayed at the hostel here in early April, before the main AT bubble came through. I wouldn't…read morehesitate to stay again - the place was pretty clean and super interesting and historical. Only had one other person staying here besides me, but I can imagine it would get noisy when it's busier. Only small complaint is that the shower needs to be more thoroughly cleaned out. There was some muck and an old bandaid pushed into the corner. Took advantage of the $3 for laundry service and used their super new washer and dryer. Was so happy to clean the muck off!

This was the first hostel I've ever stayed in and the hiking group I was with called it the…read more"Beverly Hills" of Hostels. The second floor was reserved for females and the first floor was reserved for males. One of my hiking friends paid for my stay (I think it was $25) and it included dinner and breakfast. I was given clean sheets and a pillowcase in a ditty bag. On the bunk beds were a mattress covered in plastic, a pillow covered in plastic and a blanket. I slept on top of the sheets in my sleeping bag to keep warm, I like my sleeping bag (personal preference). Not sure if laundry is self serve or if the person who works there does it for you. Our group was on a tight schedule and I had not time to do laundry. The place was very CLEAN. The showers had excellent water pressure and the water was HOT. The hospitality was awesome! Our group will be coming back two more times to visit and stay. We loved it there. There is also a small General Store very nearby that serves DELICIOUS sandwiches until 6pm.

Such welcoming accommodations and truly exceptional hospitality. As someone who doesn't do a lot of…read morecamping and had a very busy weekend here, I was pleasantly surprised by how at home and comfortable I felt throughout my stay. Bart went above and beyond to make everyone feel welcome, and his meals were absolutely amazing. The facilities are in excellent condition and the grounds are so peaceful. I attended a Women's Leadership Retreat here and I will definitely be back! 5/5 stars!

Slept great in my cabana, relaxed in a hammock and ate delicious homecooked food! Godspeed is…read morealways the highlight of my summer!

The service was perfect during our entire visit. We stopped in for a quick bite for dinner. I had…read morethe Mushroom Bacon Jam Burger. Fig jam, sauted mushrooms, bacon, Munster cheese, half pound burger... and it was delicious! Asparagus was just the way I like it. The fries were hot and crispy. The bottle of beer was icy cold. Don't you love it when you get in the car after leaving a resturant, thinking, wow, that was perfect. There was an out-of- state foursome near our table who commented to each other how much they loved the building and toasted their friend for picking the resturant.

Food and beer is decent, I'd probably try it again. The bartender seemed super unhappy and did the…read moreminimum required work before heading out again for another smoke break. Burger and beer hit the spot though. The hostel portion is decaying and dirty, and has a reputation for being so, almost like they try hard to make it super run down - like hippies took over some abandoned building and started living there. Even with that expectation it was still a little bit too uncomfortable. Dirt all over the floor in my room with some rugs slapped over the floorboards to hide it, filthy bathrooms where I still felt dirty after taking a shower, and really bad WiFi where I couldn't upload any videos or photos (LTE was much faster). A hornet was flying around the exposed ceiling on my first bathroom visit. A few shelters have definitely been cleaner and more comfortable. Will let the photos do the rest of the review.

This place is CLOSED . Website is nonfunctional. Last reviews (other than this one) at least a…read moredecade old.

At first, I was a little confused by this Chinese-named hostel run by an older Caucasian woman…read more But in her younger days, Laurel traveled quite a bit, becoming enamored with China (hence the Chinese hostel name). Because of her traveling, Laurel is familiar with what makes a good hostel, and accordingly provides those perks - clean beds, free soap/shampoo/conditioner, all you can eat waffle breakfast, hang-out common area for socializing, shared kitchen, board games, and bike storage locker. There's even a world map for you to pin where you're from. (Sidebar: As you'd expect, the clientele are outdoorsy folks (hikers and bicyclers), so they're on the younger side. Which is a bit different from the Teahorse website which shows a bunch of older folks congregating together.) There are a few down sides to this hotel though, which is why I knocked the rating down a star. Beyond Laurel's control, the hostel is about a mile from Harper's Ferry and that mile is 95% steep uphill, which wasn't especially fun on a bike. (It's also technically not in Harpers Ferry but the next town over.) The price is also a bit on the steep side for a hostel. We paid ~$145 for a room (consisting of 4 bunk beds). If you're renting just a bed, you'll also pay ~$35 a person, and could possibly end up in the shared room for 8. Maybe these are Harpers Ferry prices, but I know of hostels in downtown Boston that charge about the same price. Overall though, I enjoyed my experience here.

Fine dining for my birthday! The ambience was absolutely cozy. They have a guitar player that…read moreplayed and sang some good relaxing songs. We arrived at 6:30pm and we got served, promptly. We were the only ones there and so it was an exclusive experience for us. This place is so popular, so you need to make reservations. Slight recommendation I have: I believe they can upgrade their wait staff's appearance and how they are dressed.

We had a wonderful dinner for our 13th anniversary. The…read moreservice was great, food was excellent, and the atmosphere was elegant and quiet. We had the Lobster, Mango, and Avocado Tostada appetizer, lamb and duck entrees, and the crème brûlée for dessert. If I had any kind of suggestion, and this is digging deep- I wish the complimentary bread had been just a bit softer and the butter a tad warmer to spread easier.

The air conditioning doesn't work for the entire room, it's very dated and stained. The mini…read more(smallest fridge ever) fridge, hopefully is working (I have med's that have to be refrigerated! I'll check it in the morning, it didn't seem very cold when I put them in. I would have changed hotels but no availability... We're here for 10 days.

This hotel was excellent in one way and just meh in another. Here's the details:…read more 1. The staff (every single one I met: housekeeping, front desk, breakfast bar, etc.) were helpful, friendly, and courteous. They each would "rate" a 5. 2. The physical facility needs work. In particular the room itself was dated, somewhat worn, and had several non-functional or broken things (light out in bathroom, a metal bracket in the bathroom with nothing mounted on it [I suspect it held a magnifying mirror], a large piece of trim peeling away from the dresser, etc.). In addition, the bathroom door was so warped that it could not be fully closed (Room 303, check it out). It was also sticky ... don't exactly know why (and don't care to speculate). This aspect would rate a 2. 3. The coffee was, curiously, just plain excellent. It was also very available in the lobby. 4. Special and very positive mention goes to Gage at check-in for outstanding service. Every time I interacted with him he was on point, courteous, and helpful. This young man is working very hard. On several occasions I observed him "multi-tasking" (answering the phone while checking in people; making a sale from the on-site store, while checking someone in; dashing off to refill the coffee urns, etc.). 5. I would perhaps stay here again, but I would hope the rooms get a "glow up" really soon. 6. I would also mention the "Silent Nights" Policy of requiring no noise after 10 p.m. Despite the large number of middle school aged kids staying here I didn't hear a thing after 10 p.m. An effective strategy. 7. The breakfast bar had a surprisingly wide selection of items. For example, for drinks there was orange juice, cranberry juice, apple juice, ice water, decaf coffee as well as 'the real thing'. Food choices included make-your-own waffles; a steam tray with cheese omelets, cubed potatoes, and sausage; hard boiled eggs; two flavors of yogurt; at the toaster there were nut-flavored muffins, bagels, bread, and English muffins; cereal and milk; etc. Top points for this selection as well as for the pleasant staff working there. Overall this facility deserves to be a top location. Management: please Just update the rooms, appreciate the wonderful staff, and it's "gold"!

They are very chameleon in their responses based upon moods, who you speak with initially, and they…read moredo play favorites. Do not expect true unbiased, professionalism; Were you truly here for it anyway? Might I suggest McDonalds for a level of professionalism that will supersede Cross Trails. 2/5

Now called Cross Trails Hostel. Friendly, clean, quiet, bucolic and a bit hippyish with murals,…read morebooks, games, in a good way. Small comfortable private bedroom. Or you dorm it on bunk beds. Free laundry. Well stocked with utensils in communal kitchen. Nice covered patio, green field, with some tents. Half full hostel with cyclists, through hikers from the AT, visitors to area. When I stayed, ages ranged from 25 to 65. Close to C&O Canal. Supermarket a 10 minutes drive away in Brunswick.

**DO NOT BOOK** I…read moretried to stay here but the owner didn't pay their power bill. I was jerked around with for three hours until I was able to get my bags and book a hotel. I then had to file a dispute through my credit card and text the owner multiple times in order to get refunded. The owner wouldn't contact directly until I had to find their number on their now defunct website. They repeatedly told me to stand by for refund, however it wasn't until I found their account on PayPal that I was able to request a refund. I was again told to stand by multiple times before finally getting a refund. Unfortunately this experience left a disappointing impression of Baltimore for me on my holidays.

Pros: One block from Penn Train station…read more Will pick up people from BWI Cons: The small lockers do not lock. All valuables are up for grabs. Has one refrigerator for all the guests. Seating for about 4 people at a time. No living room. Does not answer phone use email. RE: lockers. Asked about lockers and was told this hostel has them. NO OTHER INFORMATION. Upon arrival, the man who lives at the hostel said "we have small lockers that do not lock. If this does not meet your needs, we can refund your money,." He needs to be trained in what makes for good "customer service", before he will become a valuable part of the staff. After some back and fourth exchanges, he said "there is a place where your things can be locked up, but you will not have access to them unless you connect with me".

My bf and I stayed with Dan back in October when we biked both the C&O and GAP trail. That day I…read morehad gotten a flat tire on the trail and did not have enough time to do the Paw Paw detour since it was getting dark soon. Thankfully we got a ride from some good samaritans to Dan's place that evening. Dan is so nice and hospitable! He fixed my flat tire for me while my bf and I were out having dinner. His house is very accommodating. The room we stayed in had 2 beds in it, so I think 3 people could probably fit in a room. Dan makes breakfast for you and even bakes his own bread. You can tell Dan is very passionate about the C&O trail and loves what he does. We talked a lot about the conditions of the trail and what's going on in nearby towns. Also, Dan's house is very close to the trail. After we left, it only took us a few minutes to bike from his house and get back on the C&O. If Dan has space at his house, I would highly recommend staying with him.

We got delayed in our journey to Hancock and were debating camping. We were on a 5-day bike tour…read more Heavy rains caused us to slow down. Camping in the muggy heat with the bugs was not appealing. Someone on the trail referred us here. We met Dan and were very pleased with the reasonable $25/person/night rate. The cell coverage is spotty but Dan is very hospitable and even drove into Cumberland to pick us up pizza for our 4-man group. There were 2 other guests staying here so it had a feel of a hostel but it was great considering the free WiFi, hose to wash the bikes in the driveway and an inviting atmosphere.