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Bittersweet Guest House Nestled In The Hills Of Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Bittersweet Guest House Nestled In The Hills Of Pennsylvania Dutch Country

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Spring 2015
North side and garden view from driveway.
Walkway garden
Entryway
Porch

Overview of Bittersweet Guest House Nestled In The Hills Of Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

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Kutztown, PA
  • Popular LocationKutztown Fairgrounds12 min drive
  • Popular LocationKutztown University of Pennsylvania12 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal Cave19 min drive
  • AirportReading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)33 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Bittersweet Guest House Nestled In The Hills Of Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Enjoy your stay in a quaint farmhouse overlooking 12 acres of farmland. The guest house is just minutes off Interstate I-78 and is very easy to find. Our house sits back off the main road, Old Route 22, down a private, paved driveway. We are sure that you will feel at home because each room has a comfortable and cozy setting. The Berks, Lehigh County area has opportunities for many activities and sightseeing experiences such as wineries, hiking/bird watching at Hawk Mountain and bicycling at Rodale Park. Enjoy the areas festivals like Wheels of Time and Das Awkscht Fest both in Macungie, Allentown’s Mayfair, Kutztown’s Folk Festival and Bethlehem’s Musikfest. Renninger’s Farmers Market outside of Kutztown provides opportunities for shopping for local produce. The market is also the home of the Renninger’s Antique Market and Extravaganzas. Parents may like to visit their children attending Kutztown University, Cedar Crest College, Muhlenberg College, Lehigh University and Moravian College, which are all close by. After a day of exploring the area, you could enjoy cooking your own meal in a fully stocked kitchen or sit on the porch and enjoy a refreshing beverage. By chance you might see deer or foxes roaming through the property. So call and book your stay for any season.

Smokers please do not inquire.

Property manager

Dean and Debbie Bortz

Amenities

Air conditioning
Exterior
Kane Farm minutes from Hawk Mountain, Leaser Lake, Kutztown University, and I-78
Hot tub
Pet-friendly
Microwave
Kitchen
Kane Farm minutes from Hawk Mountain, Leaser Lake, Kutztown University, and I-78

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Kutztown

Located in Kutztown, this farm stay is in a rural area and near theme parks. Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center and Shankweiler's Drive In Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Pinnacle Ridge Winery and Blair Vineyards. Traveling with kids? Consider Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom, or check out an event or a game at Valley Preferred Cycling Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kutztown, PA

What's nearby

  • Kutztown Fairgrounds - 12 min drive
  • Kutztown University of Pennsylvania - 12 min drive
  • Renninger's Antiques and Farmers Market - 13 min drive
  • Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom - 19 min drive
  • Crystal Cave - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Lehigh Valley Intl. Airport (ABE) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Spectators Bar & Grille - 1 min drive
  • Burger King - 9 min drive
  • Airport Diner - 13 min drive
  • Kutztown Tavern - 12 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 12 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay at the farm
Bittersweet Guest house is a beautifully renovated old farmhouse. It is spotlessly clean, nicely decorated, and looks even better than the pictures! The beds are so very comfortable and the house has everything you need. The host has done a wonderful job on this renovation and is gracious and helpful. We really enjoyed our stay at Bittersweet.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect escape from city life
The house is nestled into farm land, so peaceful and just stunning in the morning while the fog just sets down on the fields. The hosts are great! They made sure we had coffee and all essentials fom flour to olice oil. Cook ware was amazing and we had no issues cooking anything we wanted. Bathrooms were fully stocked making it easy since we forget our shampoo we didnt have to stress about anything. There is an AC unit in every room making it so nice and personal to everyone. The stairs are a bit steep but thats the usual for older houses in this area just keep in mind if stairs are hard for you all the rooms and the shower are located up stairs. We definiatly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful
Very clean 100 year old home on 10 acres. Absolutely beautiful property. House is clean! Dean and Debbie were outstanding hosts and it was great meeting them.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Special touches
Everything about this house is amazing, clean, location, property owners are responsive and delightful.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time with lovely hosts
You couldn’t find a better house or hosts in the Allentown area
Stayed 45 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Dean and Debbie Bortz

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The Bittersweet Guest House is nestled in the rolling hills of Pennsylvania Dutch Country and is the boyhood home of the owner.
This 12-acre farm has been in the family for over 60 years and the land is still being farmed today. After inheriting this property over 4 years ago, the owner and his wife have extensively remodeled and lovingly refurbished this guesthouse. As guests turn into the country lane, they will be greeted by a peaceful retreat in all seasons for folks seeking a quiet refuge from busy city life. Relaxation begins the moment a guest steps into the home. The day’s missed deadlines and snarled traffic become distant memories while sitting on the front porch having a relaxing beverage. The owner’s continual dedication to detail has fostered an environment that is comfortable and cozy.
The Bittersweet Guest House is just minutes away from quaint villages, cycling events, professional baseball parks, wildlife sanctuaries, farmers markets, antique markets and the nearby cities of Allentown and Reading.
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