Lockhouse 10
8250 Clara Barton Parkway
Cabin John, MD 20818
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Themed to interpret the 1930’s “New-Deal” era, Lockhouse 10 is secluded by mature sycamores past a private drive. The house has been decorated to reflect its use by Camp NP-1 and Camp NP-2 of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Located just miles from the heart of D.C. and Georgetown, Lockhouse 10 offers a tranquil getaway for those looking to explore the Canal and sightsee in the Nation’s Capital.
- Electricity
- Heating & Air Conditioning
- Indoor Plumbing
- Kitchen
- Towpath Mile: 8.8
- Parking: 3-4 spots down a private drive, in front of the house.
- Price Per Night: $175 | Cleaning/Maintenance Fee: $80 (first night only) (?)
- Time Period Depicted: 1930s
- Nearest Communities: Cabin John, Glen Echo, Bethesda
Frequently Asked Questions
Lockhouse Overview
Guests can use the lockbox (code provided in registration email) located on the front door to access the lockhouse within these hours:
Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 10:00am
This Lockhouse is serviced by professional cleaners between each visit. The guest remains responsible for leaving the house better than they found it, including removing all trash from the premises and tidying up before departure.
Check-In and Check-Out Procedure
Guests can use the lockbox (code provided in registration email) located on the front door to access the lockhouse within these hours:
Check-in: 3:00pm
Check-out: 10:00am
This Lockhouse is serviced by professional cleaners between each visit. The guest remains responsible for leaving the house better than they found it, including removing all trash from the premises and tidying up before departure.
Kitchen Facilities
- 1930s kitchen with stove, oven and refrigerator.
- Place settings for 8 guests; dishes, utensils, water glasses.
- Pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
- Drip-style coffee maker.
- Toaster.
- Cleaning supplies provided.
- Paper towels provided.
- Dish soap and hand soap.
Living Room
- Seating for seven (four additional chairs in kitchen.)
- Large, Circular dining table
- Vintage radio
- Historic games (jacks, marbles, dominoes, chess, tiddlywinks.)
- Canal books, brochures, newspaper articles, and other literature.
Bathroom Facilities
- 1930s bathroom with clawfoot tub/shower. Located on 2nd floor.
- Hand soap provided.
- Toilet paper provided.
Bedrooms
- New memory foam mattresses!
- Pillows are now provided at this lockhouse!
- One bedroom with full-sized bed and twin trundle bed.
- One bedroom with three twins.
- Two cots available in closet of the first bedroom on the right.
HVAC Systems
- Full Air Conditioning and Heating. Thermostat on 2nd floor hallway.
In the Backyard
- Fire ring.
- Picnic table
- Firewood regularly stocked, but levels may vary.
- Splitting axe and other implements inside screened porch.
- Private screened porch.
What is NOT Provided?
- Linens, such as towels, blankets, or sheets are not provided at any of the seven lockhouses.
- Fireplaces are not functional.
