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NEW!! Easy access to sites in Central PA - Great for Families / Romantic Escape!

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Welcome to your home away from home!!
Welcoming Front Porch!  Make yourself comfortable.
Exterior
The Living Room.  Kick back, recline and relax!
Flatscreen Roku TV with Netflix
Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 678 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Middletown, PA
  • Popular LocationThe Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey2 min drive
  • Popular LocationPenn State Harrisburg6 min drive
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)8 min drive
  • Popular LocationHersheypark21 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom/Reading Nook

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

NEW!! Easy access to sites in Central PA - Great for Families / Romantic Escape!

The property is a cozy two-bedroom house on an acre of land located centrally near Harrisburg, 2 minutes off Interstate 283. There are plenty of parking spaces and no fighting downtown traffic and parking in Harrisburg. It is easily accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (6.7 miles) and Route 283 (0.6 miles), and Harrisburg International Airport (4.8 miles) and PA Farm Show complex (15 miles).

Get to places quickly like downtown Harrisburg and the Capital, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey and Hershey Park, The Vineyards at Hershey, The Star Barn Village, and Lancaster Amish country and kayaking on the Susquehanna River.

It has two bedrooms upstairs, that will sleep six, a reading nook, plus an eat-in Kitchen and Living Room downstairs and a covered front porch and covered rear deck with a picnic table, gas grille, and additional seating. Bedroom 1 has a daybed with a trundle unit and a reading nook. You WALK THRU bedroom 1 to get to the master. If you need the trundle unit, just inform us and we'll place it in the reading nook. Bedroom 2 has a new queen size bed and a full-size bed sleeping four. Probably not your best bet for TWO couples wanting space for a romantic getaway. The house is a small cottage, 835 sq. feet, so a family of six would be a cozy fit with a lot of togetherness. This is an OLD house, so it is creaky and cozy with quirks and wants you to feel at home. The bathroom has a slanted, lower ceiling, so this property is not for anyone OVER SIX FEET.

The water is well water, it's okay to taste, but we have bottled water available. Please review all pictures and descriptions so you know what to expect. If you don't review the descriptions thoroughly, you won't get a refund for accommodations that don't meet your expectations. Please review all pictures and descriptions so you know what to expect.

The house has a huge front porch with comfortable wicker and cushion seating, and privacy curtains at one end. The covered rear deck includes a picnic table for alfresco dining and gas grille.

The eat-in kitchen has seating for four around a kitchen peninsula, and a small dining table for two. I fully equipped the kitchen with supplies for a satisfying meal after a long day or a delicious breakfast to start your adventure. It has a farmhouse style sink with a touchless faucet. The house is on well water, so there is bottled water stocked in the refrigerator for drinking. Due to previous issues with the water, we now have a new how hot water heater and filter as of early January 2020 and have passed all water inspections. It still is an old house, so it's like home, not a hotel.

Included is wireless internet and a Roku television in the master and Roku television the living room that has cable.

The location is ideal for all seasons. There are many antique stores, wineries, golf courses, all the attractions of Hershey and Lancaster. There is sales tax free shopping at Outlets in Hershey, Lancaster and Gettysburg. Hershey alone has a week's worth of activities to do with Hershey Park with it amusement park including a water park, Hershey's Chocolate World, Hershey Park's Zoo America, and The Hershey Story, an interactive family attraction. If you wanted to have a home base for the East Coast, you're one hour and a half hours from Baltimore, two hours from Washington D.C., and three hours from New York City. We can assist you with any of those details or give you great ideas for other tourist sites and excellent dining places.




Property manager

Dave and Tami Sherwood
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed
No parties or family gatherings due to age of home

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Except on back deck in appropriate Ash Container.
House Access by owners. If issues are reported by tenant and repairs are needed, the owners will have access whether the tenants there or not, 24x7.
Since older house, on well and septic system, plus liability issues, outside water hose to NOT be used for recreational uses or washing cars.
If there is a power outage by the electric company or acts of nature, host will not be responsible and not refund will be given.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or family gatherings due to age of home
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Middletown

Located in Middletown, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a river. Hershey Theatre is a cultural highlight and some of the area's popular attractions include Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Giant Center or Hersheypark Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Middletown, PA

What's nearby

  • The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey - 2 min drive
  • Penn State Harrisburg - 6 min drive
  • Hershey's Chocolate World - 17 min drive
  • Giant Center - 19 min drive
  • Hersheypark - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Middletown Station - 5 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 6 min drive
  • McDonald's - 8 min drive
  • Goldsboro Fireman's Club - 31 min drive
  • River House Bar & Grill - 4 min walk
  • Capital Cafe - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is NEW!! Easy access to sites in Central PA - Great for Families / Romantic Escape! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at NEW!! Easy access to sites in Central PA - Great for Families / Romantic Escape!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at NEW!! Easy access to sites in Central PA - Great for Families / Romantic Escape!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is NEW!! Easy access to sites in Central PA - Great for Families / Romantic Escape! located?

Located in the heart of Middletown, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Doc's Family Fun Center, Saturday's Market and The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey. Susquehanna River and Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and Cozy
The house has character and the decoration made the house very cozy and home like. After a long day exploring DC we came home to comfortable couch and bed. Easy to cook or walk to the Riverside Cafe for a meal. Easy and quick access to the freeways and certainly a lot of places to explore nearby.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
trip with my parents to Hershey car show
We had a great stay! The house was great and the host was super nice and helped us with things in the area. Me and my parents loved the location it was easy to get to Hershey and Indian Dell Echo Caverns.Also a grocery store under 2 miles away.this place has everything you need to cook and save some cash when you are traveling.we used the grill and enjoyed dinner on the back porch. we found ourselves just sitting out back after dinner chatting away.After we left my dad left something behind that he needed to get back and they got that shipped right back to us super fast. I wouldn't hesitate to rent from them if i go back to the area.This was the first VRBO my parents have stayed in and they absolutely loved it. Thanks for helping me make (something my parents have talked about for over 30 years) become a memory we wont forget:)
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

4/10 Poor

Bridget H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Not Clean or Advertised Correctly
The home was not cleaned (bathroom and kitchen) and not vacuumed. The home was very cold upon arrival and there was a bit of trouble getting heating units operating. Owner was relatively responsive. He brought some space heaters. He is living in the garage on the property which was not explained in advance. Cute home and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C., Oxford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little Rustic Cape
We love this beautiful little rustic home! Dave, the owner, is so friendly & personable, easy to talk to. The home is very clean, very welcoming & located in a great area with the Lancaster/ intercourse area about 35 minutes away & Hershey about 20 minutes away. There are plenty of beds available & they are super comfy! We loved sitting on the cute front porch at night. The home is off a semi-main road, but we saw mostly farm equipment passing by. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph H., Tallahassee Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming house
Enjoyed the back deck and front porch. The location was good for us as it was convenient to many places.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave and Tami Sherwood

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Welcome to our cozy home! David is from up north raised in McKean County and Tami has lived her whole life in the Harrisburg area. Combined they have four boys and two daughters, various ages and two still at home, 16 and 18. We love this area with all the things to do!

Why they chose this property

This used to be David's bachelor pad before he met Tami. Enough space for several guys to hang out. They've turned into a rustic, cozy, inviting type of space. The back porch is a highlight of it with its soft lighting and quiet sounds.

Languages:

English

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