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The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA

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A large stone building with a green roof, a covered patio with outdoor seating, and a small pond.
A stone building with a fountain in the center, surrounded by green Adirondack chairs and a paved patio.
A living room with a fireplace, two leather sofas, wooden flooring, and built-in shelving with decorative items.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a checkered floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Dickinson College
Sleeps 7•3 bedrooms•4 beds

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Carlisle, PA
  • Place, Letort Spring Run
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Dickinson College
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Cumberland County Courthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

den

1 Double Futon

Master

1 King Bed

Queen

1 Queen Bed

Twins

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Guest

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA

** Unfortunately we cannot accept children under 7 or any pets at this location****
We kindly ask that you send us a message before requesting to book .
Welcome To the Carlisle Castle - one of the most amazing homes in all of PA. Set on one acre in the Historic Downtown of Carlisle you can relax in the private pool( not heated open from Mid May to October 22nd for 2022 ) and amazing grounds all day then walk to all of towns amenities at night .
This property was built in 1939 and has a great history and is commonly known as the Gingerbread Man house in homage to the owner that meticulously renovated it. With 3 large bedrooms , 2 living rooms , 2.5 baths, exclusive Cozy earth bedding and extensive grounds including the pool , fountains, Patios and two ponds This will be a vacation spot to remember. Sorry but we cannot accept any pets or children under 7 due to insurance regulations. No events or non registered guests please . This camera does have exterior cameras at entrances and backyard ( not close up to pool to invade guest privacy )
We are located less then one mile from Dickinson College Campus
14 miles to Harrisburg
24 miles to Gettysburg
27 miles to Hershey
4 miles to Boiling Springs and Appalacian Trail
20 miles to Shippensburg
69 miles to Baltimore
109 to DC
108 to Philly
188 from NYC

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
No children under 7
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Events

No events allowed
We are not permitted for any kind of weddings etc
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets please .
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No unauthorized guests with out prior permission. Guests must park in our drive only and not block access to down drive ( neighbors garage etc )
House manager will meet for check in and out. Gardener and pool staff may require outdoor access during reservations
No loud music, outdoor noise past 9pm. If any house rules are broken we will terminate stay with no refunds . Outdoor cameras are on site .

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 23466
Property # 2433524vb
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: We are not permitted for any kind of weddings etc
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Carlisle

Located in Carlisle, this holiday home is in the city centre and in the mountains. Carlisle Fairgrounds and Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Carlisle Country Market and Paulus Farm Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bongiorno Conference Center Tennis Courts or Williams Grove Speedway.
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Carlisle, PA

What's nearby

  • Letort Spring Run - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Dickinson College - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Cumberland County Courthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Cumberland County Historical Society Museum - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carlisle Barracks - 6 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 32 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pitt St. Station - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chili's Grill & Bar - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Carlisle Castle - A private resort in central PA located?

Located in the heart of Carlisle, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Letort Spring Run, Molly Pitcher Statue and Cumberland County Courthouse. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Carlisle Theatre are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie L.

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

Very Cool Property!

This is a lovely, well-maintained home - modern updates, but also feels very historic! Our family enjoyed the pool immensely and the grounds were stunning!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JIm B.

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

Beautiful backyard

Great outdoor space for hanging out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

Perfect

The castle is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

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

Nice Castle

Very clean and nice house. The yard is an awesome place to hangout.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

Perfection

The castle was perfect for our group of 6 for a Dickinson alumni weekend. The grounds are beautiful and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beau S.

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

Extremely Accommodating!

From the spacious outdoor living space to the cool basement hang-out to the exceptional service and considerate host.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele C.

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

It’s perfect!

Amazing in every way!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

This place is beautiful!

It was wonderful!!! We went to the car show in the morning and spent the afternoon in the pool. The property is amazing, My family and I loved it! I'd recommend this to anyone traveling to carlisle. Hope to be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing castle

Our family had the best time at the Carlisle Castle! This is our second time staying at the house. The weather was so perfect, we spent our time swimming, diving, and sliding in the pool. The house is quirky but that’s what makes it so charming. Can’t wait to book our next stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rosemarie N.

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

Family vacation

Beautiful house and grounds! Everything was perfect! Great communication with owner. My granddaughter who is 10 loved the pool. Would love to return again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eva E.

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

Awesome property!

We had an excellent stay! House is very clean and has lots of personality. Extremely well stocked kitchen and pantry! Beds are comfortable and linens were super soft. Pool was large and well tended. The landscaping was gorgeous and we enjoyed watching the birds and chipmunks. Will return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rosemarie N.

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

Vacation

Second time we have stayed at this house. My husband and I and our daughter and twelve year old granddaughter. Love the beautiful grounds and house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Great communication with the host.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

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

Absolutely lovely!

This property is so lovely. The yard is straight-up magical. We enjoyed the pool, the ponds, the gardens, and the excellent seating areas spread throughout. The inside is comfortable, well-labeled, has all the amenities a visitor could want or need and then some. Everything is clean and so stylish. The owners were in town, so they actually let us in and showed us around. They have created a fantastic place. You will not be disappointed. I have no areas to comment on for improvement. Our stay was great, and we will most certainly return. Thank you, Megan and Jon, for the fantastic VRBO experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Heather you are too kind ! We appreciate you guys and it was so nice to meet you . Hope to host you numerous times for Dickinson events etc !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Perfect in every way!

It truly was a resort level stay and to have sole possession of this property was a treat for our unique group.. The grounds were a feast for our eyes. There was a lot of attention to detail in landscaping with over a dozen diffrent bird houses. The home was clean, well stocked with great quality items with anything you can think of. We played corn hole,, basketball in the pool,, sunbathed and sat and chilled out around the fire pit and much more.. Located across the street from super Walmart, Chic FIL LA, Liquor store, Subway and Chipotle. Plus others we did not go to. You don't want to miss this gem!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Fabulous stay

Megan was very responsive to all my questions. House is fabulous, comfortable and quite inviting and interesting. The backyard is amazing and I would like to have stayed when the weather was warmer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great gardens!

This home was a beautiful stay while in town visiting family. The decor is fun, the kitchen stocked with all the tools to cook, even some Miss Pac-Man to play. The beds all comfortable. The outdoor area is amazing! We were off season for the pool but looks perfect. Tons of seating in different spots. We grilled and used the solo stove for a bon fire. Our only challenge was for my 65 year old dad with a bad knee. The bathrooms are all upstairs or in the basement level. So it was difficult on him for having to get upstairs to use the facilities. Simply something to consider if an obstacle. We hope to be back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Fall break stay

Perfection for our family’s trip to Carlisle. The house is so clean, warm, and super welcoming. We will for sure be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Amazing house

Our family had an amazing time at the Gingerbread man house! The kids were in the pool all day - there were so many toys and amenities that really made the trip so easy. The house was the perfect size for our family of four - there was plenty of room for everyone to chill out and relax. The kids loved playing hide and seek throughout the house and yard. The house was well stocked and extremely clean. They even left muffins for our arrival. We couldn’t have asked for a better way to end our summer. We would definitely come back next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg O.

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

Terrific stay

Beautifully appointed house. The pool was perfect for the heatwave and the town was charming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

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

Perfect getaway

This was a great property that thought of everything. We loved our family stay and would highly suggest staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

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

Great stay at Carlisle Castle

Property was great, totally as advertised , owner was responsive and helpful when we had any questions. Kids loved the pool! Town is cute and it’s an easy walk to brewpubs, restaurants, and shops. Loved our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

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

Breathtaking property!!

Amazing, comfortable home. Enjoyed the pool and beautiful grounds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee A.

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

PERFECT!

Carlisle Castle was the perfect fit for what we all were looking for! A relaxing week just chilling by a pool with family & friends. House was spotless & equipped with everything we needed! The grounds are beautifully manicured & the pool is fantastic! We arrived slightly earlier then expected & were just going to grab a bite but Megan informed me that the residence was ready & we could check in. That was a nice surprise & appreciated ☺️ The family had a great time & we already discussed our next visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great Place!

Great get away for my family coming to House Carlisle! House is beautiful and clean. Pool is a blast for everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter B.

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

A Hidden Gem in Carlisle

Rented this house for the weekend of my sons graduation from Dickinson. It couldn’t have been more perfect and if anything the description and pictures included “understate” the awesomeness of this place. We stayed with our family of 5 + we had a few friends over one afternoon to enjoy the pool and back yard. The location, was perfect, the house was clean and big enough for us (3 bedrooms upstairs so 2 of my kids shared a room but there was a basement that could have been used as an extra bedroom) and the backyard was like a mini version of Longwood Gardens. Host was also super gracious (left us some muffins) and check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Megan

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Jon and Megan are professional Hosts currently living in Annapolis Maryland. We own and manage multiple properties in Md , WV and Pa. Reach out with any questions anytime- we would love to host you

Why they chose this property

It’s THE most unique property I’ve ever been in . And we own a bunch :)

What makes this property unique

Right in Historic Carlisle but it’s own oasis !

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