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Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country

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A stable with three horses.
A horse with a red halter tied to a metal fence.
A two-story house with a brick facade and a white upper level.
A large, single-story barn with a sloped roof, multiple windows, and a fenced area in front.
A group of people riding horses in a wooded area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games
    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Columbia, PA
  • Place, Chickies Rock Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Turkey Hill Experience
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Susquehanna River
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country

Rest. Relax. Ride. Experience Pleasant Pines Stables, horses surround you on our historic farm (pre-Civil War 1800's) nestled in a peaceful, rural setting in Lancaster County, between Lancaster, Amish Country, Hershey & York. Spacious private 3rd floor apartment, part of our brick farmhouse, located minutes from Nook Sports, downtown Lancaster, local wineries, wedding venues (Lauxmont Farm, Melhorn Manor, Cameron Estates, Stone Gables Estate) & minutes more to Amish Country, York attractions, Hershey Park, Hershey Medical Center, Sight & Sound, Outlet Shopping & much more. Book our unique horseback riding or pony carting experience during your stay for an added memorable experience up close and personal with our horses!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be supervised at all times.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
All events, gatherings, need preapproval!!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only outside on the 2nd floor deck or yardspace

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet hours 11pm - 8am. Leave dirty shoes/boots in the hallway. Put only water down drains. Flush only human waste in toilet.
Children should NOT jump on/off the furniture Request a tour of the main historic horse barn.
Smoking is in designated areas, outside on the deck in the backyard only, butts must be disposed in sand bucket.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2153979vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: All events, gatherings, need preapproval!!
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Wright's Ferry Mansion and Campus of History are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Root's Country Market & Auction and Park City Center. Boulders Mini Golf and Field of Screams are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Columbia, PA

What's nearby

  • Chickies Rock Park - 3 min drive - 5.0 km
  • National Watch and Clock Museum - 5 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Turkey Hill Experience - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Susquehanna River - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Bube's Brewery - 7 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 8 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Station Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hinkle's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bully's Restaurant & Pub - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Starview Brews - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country?

As of 4 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$627, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to Horse Ranch close to Hershey, Lanc, Nook, Sight & Sound, Amish Country located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Turkey Hill Experience and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from National Watch and Clock Museum. Chickies Rock Park and Wright's Ferry Mansion are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and great communication. Had everything we needed as well as extras! Will plan to stay there again! The horses were an added bonus for our nieces! Thanks for the great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dylan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Val was a great host and constantly checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. The property is beautiful and very relaxing. We wish we could have stayed longer to interact with the horses more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts! Super cute rental with everything we needed and even more than we expected. The property is beautiful and felt like an oasis! We will be back! Thankful for a peaceful place to stay and a great ride with the horses!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Val,Jeff and the staff were exceptional. Loved the apartment, very secluded and peaceful. Horses were so friendly and sweet. Cant wait to go back!!!!! The grandchildren got their first horseback rides from Val. The younger 2 grandchildren got to play outside on the tricycles and little tractor. Very homey!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay! Very clean. Val was very responsive to any questions we had, made some fantastic suggestions for food and was very welcoming, we felt right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great overnight

It was so great to meet the owners. They were so cordial and my whole family enjoyed the stay and had fun. I appreciate all that they did. Thank you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Val is such a wonderful person and her horse farm is amazing. The house is clean, spacious, and charming. We can’t say enough good about Val and her family. She is attentive and helpful. She checks in with you often and is there if you need her. I could have stayed there for weeks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diamond H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Words cannot describe satisfaction

From the time before we even made it to the beautiful ranch Mrs Val was nothing less than warm welcoming and just phenomenal. When we arrived it was breathtaking. Our son took part of the horse back riding experience the ranch had to offer and idk which was my favorite watching him crest a core memory or seeing all the beautiful horses that were there. So many great things and places to shop not even 20 mins away. We truly enjoyed our stay. We only hope Mrs Val will have us again. As we do plan and highly recommend to make her home your yearly vacation getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So relaxing after a day at Hershey Park! (And very clean.)

Our awesome guest experience started with the thoughtful emails from our host. We stayed on the farm after visiting Great Wolf Lodge and Hershey Park. Both places are fun, but over stimulating; it was relaxing retreating to the farm. The apartment was very clean, gave all of us space to take a bit of time apart, and allowed us to cook breakfast and dinner each day. Our kids played outside with the owner’s 3 adorable dogs and fed the horses grass. I could watch them (in air conditioning) from the window overlooking the farm. We ended our stay w/horseback riding. The kids fed and groomed the horses and then took a trail ride. If you want a bit of calm and space while visiting the Hershey area, this place might be the correct spot for you, too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True Gem in the Country/ Beautiful Horse Farm

We had the opportunity to stay at Val’s property for nearly a week in order to be close to York PA where we had to attend our niece’s wedding. The three bedroom apartment fit our group of eight beautifully. We did utilize the blowup mattress provided. Everything was clean. A lot of thoughtful touches throughout the apartment, including a few things we had forgotten. Val was a wonderful host, communicating with us before, during, and even after our stay. The farm itself is beautiful, there were horses outside the window in the mornings. Half of the family took advantage of the trail ride and had a very enjoyable evening ride. There were plenty of games in the apartment which our family utilized at least two nights. We were only 20 minutes from the wedding in York, and only 30 minutes from all of the fun things we did over in Lancaster County. Overall,It it was a wonderful time, and we would not hesitate to come back. If we get a chance to be back in that area, we would definitely stay with Val again. Thank you for the wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jennifer a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love it there.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lakyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Val Fellenbaum

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Val was born and raised in Lancaster County, and lives with her amazing husband, Jeff, who is also a Lancaster County native. Together they enjoy working on their horse farm, and knowing they are lives changed by Christ. "Live, Love, and Laugh" always and often.

Val is an avid horseback riding instructor with many students who frequent the farm. Jeff and Val board horses, caring for 23 horse owners' furry four-legged friends including some of their own.

They have three wonderful dalmatians, Cooper (dad), Suds (mama), and McGraw (their son) who are a part of the family!

Jeff is a machinist and rebuilds engines for full-time work, as well as works on the farm after his full time job. :)

They are grateful to have the farm, a small piece of paradise in Lancaster County, and enjoy sharing their retreat-like property with guests.

Why they chose this property

Jeff & Val chose this neighborhood as it is peaceful and quiet, yet super close to everything and centrally located for easy access to Hershey, Lancaster, Harrisburg, York, Gettysburg, and surrounding areas.

What makes this property unique

With 23 horses in paddocks across the 1809 historic farm, where guests can walk up to the horses and pet them, have a peaceful view of them from their VRBO Accomodations and experience horseback riding (added fee), Pleasant Pines Stables offers guests a very unique experience.

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