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Firehouse Library Apartment

Family-friendly apartment in Elizabethtown with a water park

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Elizabethtown, PA

Place, Hersheypark
‪22 min drive‬
Place, Hershey's Chocolate World
‪22 min drive‬
Place, Hersheypark Stadium
‪22 min drive‬
Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Green bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Dining area

About this property

Firehouse Library Apartment

Welcome to our one-of-a-kind Library Firehouse apartment located in the heart of Elizabethtown! Our apartment is filled with unique details and historic significance to our town. What was once the town fire house, a dance studio, an art gallery and many more important pillars to the people in our community now sits as a cozy, spacious apartment for travelers & visitors to enjoy.

Experience
As you enter the library apartment you'll notice the high ceilings and spacious rooms. A cozy gas fireplace accents the spacious kitchen and dining room, rounded walls lead you down the apartment corridor and 11 foot pocket doors greet you as you are welcomed into our most-loved room, the Library Room. The Library room is full of books and cozy spaces to read, play games, do puzzles, paint, watch TV or just relax and hang out. Another favorite in this charming space is the heated bathroom floor in one of the bathrooms, the electric fireplace in the master bedroom and the natural light that comes in from the large windows.

Location
We love Elizabethtown and this location. The apartment itself spans the upstairs of our historic building and the neighbors below are a well-loved therapeutic massage & skincare studio, an upscale consignment boutique & a Furniture/Decor shop! The Building is right on Market street and within walking distance to numerous cafe's, restaurants, breweries, shops & parks. There are many hiking, walking and biking trails within 10-20mins from our location and we sit beautifully in the middle of Lancaster and Harrisburg cities if you want to take a day trip into the city. Hershey Park is only 23 minutes from our apartment. So whether you seek a quaint small town feel, the outdoor adventure, the stay cozy/stay-in experience and/or the city day trip , our location is poised perfectly to accommodate many guest's visions.

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Dryer

Air conditioning

Parking available

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack n Play/linens available & clip on high chair

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No books are to be taken from the rental premises. Books are available for guests to read during their stay only.

Check-out: take trash/recycling out, return all items within the rental to their proper place, strip the beds & put all linens/towels in laundry room

Important information

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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

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

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this apartment is in the city centre and near theme parks. Hershey Theatre is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Hershey's Chocolate World and Hersheypark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hersheypark Stadium or Giant Center. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.

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Elizabethtown, PA

What's nearby

Pages Bookstore - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Masonic Health Care Center - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Hersheypark - 22 min drive - 20.8 km
Hershey's Chocolate World - 22 min drive - 21.1 km
Hersheypark Stadium - 22 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

Elizabethtown Station - 13 min walk
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪The Marketplace - ‬17 min walk
‪Gene Wenger Meats - ‬3 min drive
‪Whisk Cafe - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Firehouse Library Apartment pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Firehouse Library Apartment?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firehouse Library Apartment?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Firehouse Library Apartment located?

This family-friendly Elizabethtown apartment building is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Pages Bookstore and Masonic Health Care Center. Conewago Recreation Trailhead is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away. Elizabethtown Station is 13 minutes by foot.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa T.

24 September 2025

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

This was such an amazing property and we cannot wait to come back!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

22 September 2025

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

Cozy and family friendly flat in quaint Elizabethtown. The library is glorious!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

24 September 2025

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

Loved the coziness of the library section. Host was very responsive when asked her questions about the property. The only reason for the 4 stars is that the only enterance is down a narrow alleyway

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kera J.

11 August 2025

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

Absolutely beautiful space! Carissa was quick to respond when we had a question.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

The A.

8 June 2025

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

This place was great. Very clean, well sorted and supplied.Lots of space as well.Very interesting building history and the neighborhood is also great. Multiple coffee shops, restaurants and even a great record store.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

15 February 2023

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

Lovely Library

We were immensely happy with our stay. The property was located close enough to Round Top for us to enjoy a ski weekend and have a space to spread out when we came back to relax. Host was helpful and property was beautiful.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyela W.

15 November 2023

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

Wedding getaway!!

Wonderful weekend preparing for a family wedding! Perfect location in a quaint town full of adorable shops and eateries:)The firehouse was chock full of authentic history and positive energy.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

17 June 2024

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

Fabulous Family Time

From the moment we walked into this beautiful home we knew it was just the place for us! The location for the wedding venue, Stone Gable Estates, was in close proximity to the event. The Firehouse is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the excellent accommodations. Anything you need for a trip is provided at this lovely residence.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

William V.

22 August 2023

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

Perfect gateway for HersheyPark

I stayed here for two nights with my wife and two daughters, 10 and 12. This may have been my favorite VRBO I've stayed in. The library is unique and well stocked with books and family games. There was plenty of room for everyone to have their own space, and there are good places to eat (and drink, if you're so inclined) within easy walking distance. Thumbs up all around.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

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2 June 2024

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

WOW … Firehouse Library was AWESOME!

The Firehouse Library was just spectacular. The place was very clean, very spacious, beautifully & creatively decorated, well-stocked, and just fun. We could have stayed for a week just exploring all the books, DVDs, games and artwork. It was perfectly located for us since we were doing things in Strasburg (Sight & Sound Theater) and Hershey. The welcome binder gave us plenty of great dining choices (definitely try the Whisk Cafe for brekky) and info about the area. The hosts were terrific. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

26 May 2024

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

Amazing historic apartment perfect for literary nerds

Words cat do justice to how much my family enjoyed this rental. The library was more extensive than expected. Our entire family enjoyed exploring the titles, finding an interesting one, and then settling into one of the amazing reading books located all over the apartment. There were so many special details that made the rental a cut above every other Vrbo we’ve visited—sound machines in the rooms, blackout curtains, a fully-stocked coffee station, an artist’s corner in the library loft, and so much more. We definitely plan to book it again for a longer stay to explore the local sights.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

22 July 2023

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

One of a kind!

We absolutely enjoyed our stay the the Firehouse Library! The pictures list do no justice to how beautiful this building is. The loft was perfect for our teenage son and his two friends and the our daughter loved her “princess” room, as she called it, because it had gold accents and a gold vanity. There was a book for everyone and having a large living space to hang out in with everyone was wonderful. The Firehouse I’m in the heart of the downtown area and it was a delight to walk around and visit the local shops. My daughter especially loved the Fancy Unicorn located in the unit under the firehouse. We look forward to staying here again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy B.

8 January 2025

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

Grand and Unique

This was a very beautiful, large, unique property. It was very clean, well-cared for and well-equipped. As others have noted, it is a very old building. So you will have things like creaky floors, drafty windows, and uneven heating throughout. However, the beauty and grandness made up for all of that. The property is very large with the kitchen, dining room and 2 smaller bedrooms on one side and then a long hallway leading to the living room/library and main bedroom. The living room area/library is very impressive with plenty of room to spread out. The host was very helpful in allowing us to check-in a little early since we had a wedding rehearsal and dinner to attend our first night. We appreciated the accommodation. The owners do request that you remove your shoes when entering the property. My husband wishes he had known that before we came so he could have brought bedroom slippers. I would have liked a little timelier communication before the stay. But overall, the property was very unique and beautiful, and a very nice experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

17 August 2025

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

The property was great! It was very spacious and the library was awesome. It was perfect for the 6 of us. It was within walking distance of pizza, ice cream and local shops, which was nice at the end of the day.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn H.

15 August 2025

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

The property was beautiful and even better than the photos! My girls had a wonderful time exploring the space and the spiral staircase was the highlight of the trip! Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin C.

22 July 2025

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

Beautiful property!

Thank you so much for the lovely time!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

One L.

20 July 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pros.. Convenient location. Photos match/as described. Very spacious, high ceilings. Numerous pleasant surprises and cool features; rope ladder and upper bunk, Library area is wonderful! Easy check in and check out, Cons: Dated, lumpy uncomfortable mattress in primary room/ensuite. Guest had to sleep 2 nights in climb up area opposite bunk in other room for lumbar support.Summary;Internet sporadic/out most of first afternoon. To their credit, host was fast to respond, but likely unable to do anything to fix a provider (not host) issue.Please, please replace old mattress, give love/tlc to laundry space & shaky front door for future guests, as this property deserves an easy, consistent 5 stars. Overall very charming property, good for large groups, families with school age kids/teens.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

19 July 2025

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

This place was AWESOME! We had a great time and a great stay with 9 people ages 3 - 65. Very clean. Very beautiful. Helpful binder on the counter as well. The only challenging/confusing thing was the parking situation. You have to park in a church lot that says no parking and it really fills up during the day. At first it is very confusing to know which lot to park in and how to get to the property from the lot. The alley you need to go through is a little creepy for folks who aren't used to this type of environment.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hilary D.

28 June 2025

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

Pick this place!!

The apartment is beautiful, my kids loved all the books and the loft bed. It is in a perfect location for walking to shops, or getting coffee or a meal. My gps led me to the back of the building which was a little confusing at first but the owner provided a map showing where the door was, so we were able to find it easily. The entrance is somewhat hidden and cannot be seen from the back of the building. This place is adorable, so much space, incredible library. It was close to Hershey park, and other attractions we were going to see. We loved it, I can’t say it enough.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

28 June 2025

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

Amazing property

So much charm and plenty of room for everyone

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill S.

23 June 2025

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

Spacious and well located

Well decorated, very clean, all amenities available. The master shower was a treat! The floors did creak when walked on, but that is to be expected in an older home. Definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

13 June 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Super cool property. Hosts were responsive snd helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

27 May 2025

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

Memorial Day Visit

Clean and well-kept property in the heart of downtown Elizabethtown. Very enjoyable and well maintained. We very much enjoyed our brief stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John G.

11 May 2025

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

Graduation

College graduationion. Great experience at the fire house

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darcie O.

21 March 2025

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

Meet weekend

We started at this property to work a local sporting event. We did not have time for vacation, but the property was a nice, clean place to relax after a long day.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

About the host

Hosted by Carissa Ressler

I am an entrepreneur and massage therapist, my husband is a pastor and our 4 incredible kids are full time adventurers. I love to curate experiences and meaningful spaces in our rentals and love taking on the role of host just as much as I love relaxing as a guest in someone else’s space. Our family loves to spend time together discovering new places, reading, hiking, biking and being outdoors. Can’t wait to meet you!

Why they chose this property

What makes this property unique

As you enter the library apartment you'll notice the high ceilings and spacious rooms. A cozy fireplace accents the spacious kitchen and dining room, rounded walls lead you down the apartment corridor and 11 foot pocket doors greet you as you are welcomed into our most-loved room, the Library Room. The Library room is full of books and cozy spaces to read, play games, paint, watch TV or just relax and hang out. Another favorite in this charming space is the heated bathroom floor in one of the bathrooms and the natural light that comes in from the large windows.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Green bathroom

Master

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Located right at the center of Elizabethtown , Lancaster, York and Hershey park.

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Elizabethtown

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

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10/10 Excellent

Alyssa T.

Alyssa T.

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Chris R.

8/10 Good

Stephanie B.

Stephanie B.

10/10 Excellent

Kera J.

Kera J.

10/10 Excellent

The A.

The A.

10/10 Excellent

Alexander S.

Lovely Library

Alexander S.

10/10 Excellent

Danyela W.

Wedding getaway!!

Danyela W.

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Fabulous Family Time

Susan E.

10/10 Excellent

William V.

Perfect gateway for HersheyPark

William V.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

WOW … Firehouse Library was AWESOME!

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