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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"Quiet and secluded but very close to LU. "

SAR 539 total

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29 Jul - 30 Jul

3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

"House was beautifully decorated, clean and had everything we needed! Perfect location to downtown and plenty of room for 8 of us. Property manager was VERY responsive! Would absolutely visit again! Thank you ❤️"

SAR 914 total

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23 Jul - 24 Jul

"Property was very clean and comfortable. Great location, close to Liberty Univ. Communication with host was very easy and they were always responsive. Highly recommend!!"

"We love everything about the home and plan to come back ! "

Smart TV, books, stereo, computer monitors

1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

"Me and my sister had a great time. We had an easy check in and the room was great. Would come back again."

SAR 486 total

includes taxes & fees

23 Jul - 24 Jul

"Perfect home for our Family Visit. Will definitely use it again!"

1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

"A lovely place to stay located on beautiful property. Very clean and the bed was super comfortable. Located within minutes of Liberty University which was very convenient to attend my daughter’s music performances."

SAR 420 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Jul - 26 Jul

"Perfect location, comfortable beds, amazing historic house renovations- we had a wonderful stay!"

SAR 1,157 total

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28 Jul - 29 Jul

"I had a wonderful stay! Definitely would come back. "

"This home was beautifully decorated and well equipped for our 10-person stay. The beds were so comfortable and the coffee bar was a pleasant bonus. Small amenities like popcorn, sparkling waters and makeup wipes were icing on the cake. Check-in & check-out were simple, communication was clear. Would 10/10 stay here again when visiting out LU student! "

"This house was exceptionally clean and stocked with more than we needed. It is very centrally located to the places we went while in town. We will definitely stay here again when we are in the area."

"The home was beautiful and much bigger than advertised. There was 13 acres to the property with a beautiful pond and boathouse. We were celebrating my granddaughter‘s birthday and my great granddaughter‘s birthday. There was a lot for the children to do however, there was a lot of personal items around, a great deal of our time was spent telling young kids don’t touch. There was old food left in the refrigerator that had expired. The trashcan hadn’t been emptied and was left in the garage. There...

"The location was peaceful and the neighbor was very friendly. The space was spacious and the amenities fit our comfort nicely. The area was close to the university we attended as well as Walmart and other fast food restaurants. Overall it was a great getaway. "

SAR 2,952 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Jul - 25 Jul

"This place is wonderfully appointed and comfortable. Host is very responsive. The back yard is everything with plenty of seating. We didn’t even leave the property it was so awesome. This will be our property of choice when we come from now on."

"Property was clean and spacious. Conveniently located to Liberty University. Enjoyed our quick trip to Lynchburg! "

"One of the best houses we loved it so much "

"This property was very nice and very Clean! The coffee options that were provided were very nice As well. The place was very comfortable and had a beautiful shower!"

"This property is comfortable with plenty of room for a family gathering. I would definitely consider using this property again."

"We booked this for a girls weekend and it didn’t disappoint. The five bedrooms have a bath attached which made it very convenient . The view was beautiful, the fire pit was absolutely relaxing. "