York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat

York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat

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1880s Farmhouse Estate entrance door
Back porch for al fresco dining - including overhead fans & dimmer lights
Back of home showing porch
Approaching the house on circular drive
Wood burning fireplace for chilly nights

Overview of York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat

9.0 out of 10 Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

York, PA
  • Popular LocationHaines Shoe House3 min drive
  • Popular LocationYork Galleria6 min drive
  • Popular LocationHollywood Casino York7 min drive
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Children's Bedroom

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat

Treat yourself to a stay in this beautiful stone home! Step back in time to a home that is big enough to invite your family to gather and make memories all under the same roof. This house, built in the 1880s, features 3 acres of grounds, that are next to another 250 secluded acres. You can step away from it all and relax but you are still a very short distance from shopping and restaurants.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID19 SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY RENTING TO MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY ONLY. IN ADDITION, WE WILL BE ADDING A FEATURE TO THE HOME AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT REMOVES PARTICLES AS SMALL AS VIRUSES FROM THE AIR.

Route 30 is one minute away and will take to you Lancaster, Hershey, and Gettysburg, If you are a history buff, you will love stepping back in time in this house, with it's hardwood floors, stone exterior, slate roof and large back porch in the beautiful York countryside. You will enjoy expansive views of country from the back porch and three acres of ground from the front. There is also a lovely creek that runs beside the property in the front.

There are five bedrooms available for private rest at night. There are two and a half bathrooms available for your family's comfort. There is a fully furnished renovated kitchen equipped with modern appliances and comfortable seating.. There are two large dining room tables on the first floor. The house has comfortable sheets and towels to make your stay pleasant.

Property manager

Gale

Amenities

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 40
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Large yard for children to play.

Events

No events allowed
Family gatherings, YES. Loud, raucous parties, NO!

Pets

No pets allowed
Prior approval required. A great dog property!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family gatherings, YES. Loud, raucous parties, NO!
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this farm stay is in the city center and on a river. Samuel S. Lewis State Park and Rocky Ridge Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Susquehanna Glass Factory and Shank's Mare. Traveling with kids? Consider Field of Screams, or check out an event or a game at York City Ice Arena. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Haines Shoe House - 3 min drive
  • York Galleria - 6 min drive
  • Hollywood Casino York - 7 min drive
  • Harley Davidson Factory - 9 min drive
  • York ExpoCenter - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 20 min drive
  • Harrisburg Intl. Airport (MDT) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • The First Post - 4 min drive
  • Texas Roadhouse - 7 min drive
  • Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - 6 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Karri D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Stone Farm House
Loved the look and feel of the 'old farm house' and all of the room there was for the 7 of us. The landscape and lawn needed a lot of work. Weeds were 3 foot high in landscape beds and grass needed to mowed. Some of the mattresses need to be replaced they were sagging and uncomfortable to sleep in. There was a fire pit pictured on one of the patios and it was not there and you could not even get out the door to that patio because the area was so overgrown. Driving in the driveway trees and bushes were so overgrown that they brushed on the sides and top of the vehicle. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes, pans, crock pot, etc. Loved the covered back porch with the ceiling fans and table & chairs.The house was located in a quiet area.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
York
We had a great time. It was a great central location for our many day trips around the area. We traveled to Philadelphia, Hershey, Lancaster, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda C.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
Somewhat disappointed
Hard to find house since no signs on Freysville Rd. other than neighbors 282 address. Outside landscape was unkept. Various potential hazards in house and back porch. Size was perfect, but need more furniture in family room. A little sprucing would make a really big difference. No water in cooler. Should remove items not usable, stove in dining room,, broken chair, water cooler.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Frank E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Great for Large family stay
Overall we enjoyed being there after first appearances. Had a family reunion on a day that it poured all day but there was plenty of room for everyone inside the house and on the covered back porch. The outside of the property is very over grown. Grass was not cut. I’m a gardener and was very disappointed in the outside appearance of the bushes and flowers that were very overgrown and full of weeds. . A lot of deferred maintenance. It made us very nervous of what we would find inside. The inside was very large and really historic looking. The beds were comfortable. The Kitchen is nice and fairly up to date. The kitchen was well supplied except for the very small 2 slice toaster. Which made breakfast a little challenging with a big group. The bathrooms could use an update but were functional. They really need a sectional in the living room to accommodate a family. The one and only TV is in the living room. The antique sofas are not really too comfortable. With all that said, we did enjoy ourselves and the inside of the house worked for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anika K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet spot
This is a lovely old farmhouse with everything we needed to enjoy hanging out, cooking, and playing board games together. Close enough to Hershey and Lake Clarke for very enjoyable day trips. Most, but not all, of the beds were comfortable. The owners were very friendly and responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gale

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My husband and I purchased this home approximately 20 years ago and raised our only daughter here. I am now a widow and our daughter is attending G.W. Law School which leaves this wonderful family home for you to make your own for the week, weekend, month or whatever length of time you need. We know you will take care of it as you would your own house and we have tried to provide everything necessary for a care-free stay. The environment is soothing and quiet. Welcome to the FarmHouse!

Why they chose this property

This stone house is larger than the typical farmhouse in the Pennsylvania countryside. It has a unique & private setting away from the road. The quarry, from which stone was extracted for the home's construction, borders the property. Most stone homes we surveyed were located on busy streets or in downtown areas. We like the private setting within an easy distance of Rt. 30, approximately one (1) mile away.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on the back porch at night with a glass of wine, listening to the crickets is just -- relaxing. We enjoy wandering around the yard looking at the flower gardens which are interesting in all seasons.
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