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The Haunted Cottage / Booth House, Harpers Ferry

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The Haunted Cottage / Booth House

43 Old Taylor Ln, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425
304-885-0707
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The Haunted Cottage in the Spring time.
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Ranked #13 of 19 attractions in Harpers Ferry
3.0 of 5 stars 76 Reviews
Type: Mysterious Sites
Owner description: We at the Haunted Cottage believe that we have at least a 90% satisfactory success with our visitors. Unfortunately there are people who: 1. Think... more » Owner description: We at the Haunted Cottage believe that we have at least a 90% satisfactory success with our visitors. Unfortunately there are people who: 1. Think this something else like a haunted ride or Paranormal TV show fan site. 2. Came to make fun of and criticize us and our other guests. 3. Are very skeptical and were dragged here by their other half. 4. Found one thing wrong and let that be the whole basis for them not having a good time. Regrettably, the 10% have the animosity, hate and bad attitude to write a review more than the "normal" 90% of our guests who have lives. Some of the negative reviews are also from people who came drunk or high. Others felt we didn't cater enough to "just them". We remember all of the people who ever said anything negative because they were unruly or oddly disinterested when everyone was having a blast. So, please, keep an open mind. Come and have fun. Harpers Ferry's most haunted house is also America's premiere paranormal research and training facility! Historical ghost tours available. Real paranormal investigative training. The best resources you are likely to find anywhere! We offer tours of the haunted Booth House, overnight investigations and classes on the paranormal. We have, as of August 2011, a new Exhibition of the Supernatural! Although ghosts and hauntings are always out main focus, the Supernatural Exhibit will offer something for everyone with a taste for the paranormal! « less
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Westfield, Massachusetts
1 review
“A Great Historic Haunt! Not just a Ghost Hunt!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 2, 2013

My party experienced the overnight investigation. Our host, Vince Wilson, is an authority in the field of paranormal research. His lecture alone was worth the cost of the stay. The investigation was fantastic. The building and grounds have a great deal to offer. The history that building has seen is unbelievable. Vince shared many stories about occurrences that have happened... More

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Annandale, Virginia
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“Obernight Investigation: a great experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2013

Vince was a good host. He is full of knowledge about the house and was ready to show us his trade. I plan to go back again. :-)

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Frederick, Maryland
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Do NOT waste your time and money”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

The Haunted Cottage is a waste of money and poor management. Do NOT waste your time or money. No meal provided. Offered another night if we wanted to come back. The acting is so poor it isn't worth the trip back.

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Warrenton, VA
2 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Interesting and fun for all”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2013

The admission price of $5 a person for a tour through the house/museum was very reasonable. We had a great time discussing the history of paranormal activity with our guide. We have two teenagers who very interested in the whole experience. It was a great hour and a half experience and parts brought back fond memories of the Circus side... More

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Alexandria, Virginia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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“Review of overnight experience”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 20, 2012

This review is for the overnight experience and the cottage host Vince. Let me start by saying Vince really worked with me on a group tour I wanted to plan with some freinds on short notice. So I appreciated that very much. Any doubt I had about certain things, he tried expelling over the phone with me, which helped me... More

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“Go for entertainment”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 5, 2012

It was advertised as a ghost hunt but it is just entertainment. As long as you understand this it is fine. A few parlor tricks and some "investigating" on your own.

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
1 review
“had a great time Vince”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

We attended the Nov. 2nd overnight at the Haunted Cottage. Vince was very accomadateing both before the night, as far as information, and during the event. The evening was fun and informative. We were never bored and learned some interesting things. Thanks again, Dave and Maryann

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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“Entertaining”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 30, 2012

You can read all of the other reviews, and I think they are all saying the same thing, despite polar opposite ratings: "I expect to be entertained!" The Haunted Cottage is entertaining. Did you expect Dan Aykroid and Harold Ramis? Bill Murray and Rick Moranis? They are not there. However, what is there is cast of ernest amateurs doing a... More

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Hagerstown, Maryland, United States
1 review
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“Extremely poor customer svc.”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

We booked through Groupon. The night my husband & I were scheduled to go they were over booked so one of our reservations got kicked out of the system & only one of was booked to go. We called the owner of the Booth house numerous times both day & night. We always reached an answering machine, never a live... More

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Damascus, Maryland
2 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Fantastic Overnight Investigation”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 27, 2012

My husband and I have always been into the paranormal. I have been since I was a young child growing up in the Chicago suburbs seeing many things that could not be explained. We watch almost every show on TV that comes out regarding the paranormal. The experience we had on 9/22/2012 at The Haunted Cottage for the overnight investigation... More

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43 Old Taylor Ln
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