The initial engagement on July 21, 1861 of what would become the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) took place on McLean's farm in Manassas, Virginia. Union Army artillery fired at McLean's house, which was being used as a headquarters for Confederate Brigadier General P. G. T. Beauregard, and a cannonball dropped through the kitchen fireplace.

McLean was a retired major in the Virginia militia, but at 47, he was too old to return to active duty at the outbreak of the Civil War. In the spring of 1863, he and his family moved about 120 miles south to Appomattox County, Virginia, near a dusty, crossroads community called Appomattox Court House.

On April 9, 1865, the war revisited McLean. Confederate General Robert E. Lee was about to surrender to Lieutenant General Ulysses S. Grant. He sent a messenger to Appomattox Court House to find a place to meet. On April 8, 1865, the messenger knocked on McLean's door and requested the use of his home, to which McLean reluctantly agreed. Lee surrendered to Grant in the parlor of McLean's house, effectively ending the Civil War. Later, McLean is supposed to have said "The war began in my front yard and ended in my front parlor."

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"Thank you, we enjoyed our little vacation! The pool was the best part !"

"Great stay"

$300 nightly

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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"We had an amazing time and the cabin was wonderful. The location and surroundings were so peaceful. Eveything was clean and ready for our arrival. The extra security made us feel safe. Bryan was amazing and his communication throughout was great. We cannot wait to stay again. "

$256 nightly

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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"Very nice clean place with close to woods to sit on back porch with abundance of wild life, and very nice hot tub"

$185 nightly

Sep 25 - Sep 26

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$124 nightly

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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"It's a beautiful cabin, the "welcoming committee" of dogs is adorable. The mattresses on the beds were sagging a bit, but it was overall a great place to stay."

"Cabin was perfect for our weekend family trip. The property was peaceful and picturesque and the cabin was cozy and inviting. Our kids loved the loft bunkbed room and going down to the field to watch the horses."

"Owners have done an outstanding job creating an unique and peaceful cabin atmosphere. Very clean."

"The lodge was an amazing getaway. Exactly as pictured, it had everything we needed. Love the fact that it was dog friendly, quiet, and well equipped / modernized on the inside. Will definitely stay here again in the future!"

$313 nightly

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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"Weekend of relaxing fun with 3 friends from highschool. Everything we needed!"

$492 nightly

Oct 5 - Oct 6

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"Abundantly stocked, for 2 to 4 people a bargain, location and calm enviroment greatly appreciated "

$217 nightly

Sep 23 - Sep 24

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"My husband and I had a wonderful stay at this beautiful property! Our host was very attentive and was great! Hope to get back there soon!!"

"We loved the treehouse! It was magical! We had a hard time finding the location based on the address provided. That was my only complaint! It was perfect. "

"The views are beautiful. The cabin is clean, quiet and homey. Would have appreciated a warning about the gravel road to the cabin. Will love to book again, but next time I'll drive.the 4x4."