
Jackson’s Ballad is named after a favorite character of mine, Bradley Jackson, from Apple TV's Morning Show. Jackson's Ballad is located on the 2nd floor of 51 W. Main Street in Hancock. Just steps away from the Western Maryland Rail Trail and a quick hop from the C&O Trail.
Jackson's Ballad has a deck overlooking the the C&O Canal and Towpath as well as the Potomac River and the Western Maryland Rail Trail. Park your bike for the night in the Big Red Barn.
There is lots of space to sleep.
Bedroom 1 - One Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 - One Queen Bed
Bedroom 3 - Two Twins
Living Room - One Queen
There is a big kitchen, dining room, reading room and living room and one full bath. Walk to shops and places to eat. Buddy Lou's is a favorite. Breakfast at iHop or Potomac Grill. Check the Guidebook for details about Hancock. I wish you a "Good for the Soul," experience on the C&O.
Parking
Wireless Broadband Internet






Parking & facilities
Parking on street
Policies
Accept credit card, Accessible 24/7, Pets not allowed, Smoking not allowed, Not suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility, Wheelchair inaccessible
Location features
Downtown, Mountain, River, Rural, Town
Bathroom & laundry
Bathroom and laundry room, Bed linen, Blow dryer, Clothes dryer, Essentials, Shower, Towel set, Washing machine
Heating & cooling
Air conditioning, Central heating, General heating
Internet & office
Wireless Broadband Internet wireless
Kitchen & dining
Coffee machine, Cooking utensils, Dishwasher, Kitchen stove, Microwave, Oven, Refrigerator, Vacuum cleaner
Home Safety
Carbon monoxide detector, Fire extinguisher, First aid kit, Smoke detector
Wheelchair inaccessible
Not suitable for seniors or individuals with limited mobility
Smoking not allowed
Pets not allowed
Credit cards accepted
By Bike:
From the Western Maryland Rail Trail or the C&O Towpath look for the Red Barn that is between the two Trails.
Bikes are parked in the Red Barn. Once bikes are parked, walk up to Main Street. With the Red Barn on your right, walk up to Main Street.
Turn left and it is the 2nd building. There is a tucked in doorway that has a mailbox and a metal bike by the mailbox on the wall. The building has a storefront.
By Car:
Park on the street. Do not park in the gravel lot next door as that is owned by someone else. Even though there are parking meters all over town, no one uses them.
By Spaceship:
From the air locate the River, the Red Barn and the crazy steps going up the back of my building.
95% of the total amount is due at time of reservation.
The remaining amount is to be paid 1 days before arrival.
100% of paid prepayments refundable when canceled 0 days before arrival or earlier.
0% refundable if canceled after.
No security deposit is due.
Hello There:
My prices are based on number of people. During the cycling season the units turn over nearly everyday. My cleaning crew is paid based upon number of beds. There is a big difference in the amount of laundry to be done for one person as opposed to 6 people.
Just some notes about our pricing.
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Hi,
I'm Jackie, the owner of 51 W. Main Street, Hancock, MD. Many years ago, I helped a broke kid with a Real Estate issue. He said, "Someday, I will do something nice for you." Years later the kid became an Executive with Trek Bicycles and he sent me a bike.
Being in my 50's, I had not been on a bike since I was a teenager. After a bit of practice and some skinned knees, I did a “good for the soul,” solo trip of the C&O. My love affair with the trail began.
Spending time on the C&O I realized that cyclists needed more places to stay, especially in Hancock. In December of 2021, I purchased 51 W. Main Street and wrote myself into Hancock history. A woman buying a place without a husband or father ruffled Hancock feathers. I am still creating shockwaves in the town today.