​Sunflower Cottage



Rooms are available from
  April 1 to October 25th, 2024
Dates Sunflower Cottage Will be Closed Due to Events:

*WIFI is not offered at this time due to a tripling in costs
but the Green House Cafe, across the street,
does have wifi availability. Please note that unfortunately Verizon cell service does not work at the cottage. 
Sunflower Cottage and the Polska Cottage will be open on April 1, 2025
For more details about the AT Hiking Season FAQs check out this link!

New Polska Hiker Cottage!
$30 per person per night.
Breakfast is included!

I have a bunk bed set and two cots depending on how many people you are travelling with.  You may also choose to tent camp in the yard if you would like as well.   
Breakfast is included with the pricing...:)

Video of the Polska Hiker Cottage Creation

July 10, 2020 - I created this within 2 weeks, by myself, and wanted to share a couple of videos of the work I have done.  The art is based on the Polish Wycinanki paper art and adds a little fun to the Hiker Cottage.

Tent Camping

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Tent camping is available for $15 if the rooms are taken.  Please let me know if you need a space and I will be happy to accommodate your needs.
Book online or pay in person! 
I do accept Square onsite as well!
Polska Hiker Cottage & Tent Camping

Sunflower Cottage

Happy Hikers!

Some of the amazing people who have stayed with me that braved the Appalachian Trail hike!  I really enjoy helping them out as they do this intense, but fun, adventure!

​How far is Sunflower Cottage from the AT?

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  • 3.4 miles from the Raven Rock Shelter
  • About 4 - 5 miles from 491 AT marker
  • 1.3 miles from Buena Vista Road AT marker
  • 1.4 miles from Pen Mar Park AT line
  • 4 miles from SR 16 Buchanan Trail
  • 1.3 miles (26 minute hike) from Pen Mar Park to Sunflower Cottage
  • 0.1 miles ​Rocky's Pizza - Closed on Mondays
  • 0.5 miles GT's Handimart
  • 0.2 miles Cascade Post Office is just a short walk away!
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 Shuttle Services: 
If I am available to do so, I would be happy to shuttle you to and from places when available at $2 per mile so just let me know!
If you cannot get a hold of me you can contact the following Shuttle Services:

Linda Ott is local: (240)344-3687

Freeman’s Shuttle Service:  Phone: 717-352-2513; 717-360-1481
Front Royal to DWG. Slackpacking Pen Mar to Duncannon (AWOL)

Local stores are GT's Handimart. Sander's Grocery Store, Wal-Mart, & Martin's Grocery Store.
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Cascade Post Office 
25208 Military Rd, Cascade, MD 21719
Contact Numbers
Phone: 301-241-3403
TTY: 877-889-2457
Toll-Free: 1-800-Ask-USPS® (275-8777)
**Please be sure to text me to remind me to pick up your package either the day before you arrive or day of so I can check the post office for your package.  I get several texts in any given day and do not save your names in my phone since it is brief conversations with most hikers.**

Post Office Retail Hours
Monday: 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Tuesday: 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Wednesday:  10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Thursday:  10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Friday:  10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Saturday:  10:30am - 12:00pm
Sunday: Closed

If you have a bounce box or a package that you need to send directly to Sunflower Cottage then please contact me to let me know and I will send the address.
Blue Moon Room - $40 per person
(This does not include shuttle - $2 per mile
​or laundry fees - $5 per load)

The Blue Moon bedroom has a large queen sized bed. It is a private room in house that can accommodate 2 guests and if needed there is a cot available for a third person.  Fresh sheets, towels and comfy socks are available for weary hiker feet.
 Peach Room - $40 per person
(Does not include shuttle - $2 per mile or
​laundry fees - $5 per load)
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This room is a private room that hosts hikers with one Twin Bed and a chair that converts to a Pull Out Twin.  This room is cozy and fresh sheets, towels and socks for hikers to help you settle after a long hike on the trail.  The bathroom is shared and if you need to use the kitchen just let me know.  

Hover over images for details for your stay!