Our cozy river-side cottage right along the Conestoga River is one of two cottages that are within 2 miles of the center of Lancaster City, and have a treehouse-like view from their stance on the hill side overlooking the river.
Located just outside downtown Lancaster, luxury cottage is a peaceful, quiet escape and a great location to simply rest and restore or to experience the best of Lancaster City and Lancaster County tourist attractions. Explore downtown Lancaster, only 2 miles away visiting Lancaster Central Market, Lancaster Convention Center, Fulton Theater, boutique shops, cafes and galleries, and restaurants. A short drive to the heart of Amish Country will take you to the Strasburg Railroad, Sight and Sound Theater, and Dutch Wonderland amusement park. For the outdoor enthusiasts, we don't recommend leaving home without your walking/running shoes, bikes, paddle board/kayak or fishing poles. There is river access from the yard, and the cottage is walking distance to Lancaster County Park and the Conestoga Greenway Trail, where there is plenty of beauty to explore whether by foot, bike or car. Just half a mile down the road is also the Rocky Springs Entertainment Center for entertainment and bowling. Close to Amtrack train station and not far from Spooky Nook Sports Complex.
This brand newly built cottage features a fully equipped kitchen and cozy living space with vaulted open ceilings, 1 1/2 bath, a lofted master bedroom with lots of natural light and small 2nd bedroom with trundle bed. It includes a washer and dryer, deck furniture and grill, fire pit by the river, and 2 street parking spots.
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
Lancaster
Lancaster is home to this cottage. American Music Theatre Lancaster and Sight and Sound Theatre are cultural highlights and Dutch Wonderland is a popular area attraction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Penn Medicine Park, or consider a night out at Rainbow Dinner Theater.
Harrisburg Area Community College - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 6 min drive - 2.8 km
Tanger Outlets Lancaster - 6 min drive - 6.7 km
Dutch Wonderland - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
American Music Theatre Lancaster - 8 min drive - 8.8 km
Getting around
Lancaster Station - 16 min drive
Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Gran Sabor Restaurant - 4 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Little Caesars Pizza - 4 min drive
Conestoga Restaurant - 4 min drive
Best China Wok - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine” pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine”?
As of 20 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine” on 23 May 2026 start from NZ$320, 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 Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine”?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine”?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine”?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Twin Sycamore River Cottage, “Sunshine” located?
Situated in Lancaster, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Historic Rock Ford and within 3 miles (5 km) of Demuth Museum and Lancaster Museum of Art. Lancaster County Convention Center and Historic St. Mary’s Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The location is convenient to the Sight and Sound Theatre, Strasburg Railroad and Museum and the beautiful PA Amish farmland. We liked the cleanliness, and all the comforts and amenities our hosts provided so much that our 2025 stay was our second at this property.
This was a great place for our family vacation to Lancaster. It was super clean and so close to many different attractions. We will definitely recommend this place to our family and friends.
The "cabin" was stunning. We loved staying there. So beautiful. Being on the river was amazing. So close to the city yet so quiet and serene. Close to the park and hiking. We just loved it all.
Christina M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope you will come again sometime!
Had a great stay. Met all expectations. Very clean and orderly. We were easily able to get to various parts of town and had a great weekend exploring Lancaster. Would stay again.
We reserved the Twin Sycamore River Cottage for a week to spend time with family in the area. The elevated walkway to the front deck where we entered gave it a treehouse feel. The view of the river from the deck fronted by the twin sycamore trees was very peaceful. The layout of the cottage was perfect for us. The boys slept on the trundle bed in the lower bedroom/laundry room. We had the whole upper level to ourselves. We had three family members visit us for breakfast one day, and breakfast on the deck was great. We will definitely stay here again.
david M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and it worked well for the whole family! We will be excited to host you again sometime in the future! Thank you so much for choosing Twin Sycamore!
We had a wonderful stay in Lancaster on our girl's getaway! The cottage was easy to get to and well located for all our sightseeing...had everything we needed for a great visit. For sightseeing, we highly recommend the scooter tour too. Really fun!
This is a clean modern home with everything you need for a perfect getaway. Sitting on the deck with a cup of tea in the morning looking at the river is a perfect peaceful start to the day. I was there with two adult daughters and there was plenty of space for all of us. It was a wonderful place for us to get together with my third daughter, and also the ideal place for me to chill when they were off doing something together. The house is exactly as it looks in the photos. We loved it.
The house faces a slow moving river that offers a spectacular and spiritual feeling.
The accommodations were perfect for our get away weekend. It’s near everything!!
We fell in love with our cottage. While I took a couple quilting classes nearby, my husband enjoyed relaxing on the deck watching the wildlife and water. It was clean, cozy, and had everything we could possibly need. We can’t wait to stay again.
This modern property is in a very quiet, secluded location. Excellent view of the river from the balcony. It provided a nice quick getaway for us. I would highly recommend.
The property was absolutely lovely with a terrific view. Small but extremely functional and just minutes from a lovely wegmans! the upstairs bedroom is spacious and airy. Very much recommend!
Peaceful, serene, beautiful, and CLEAN!!!
The owners thought of everything - even decorated for the holidays, and provided s'mores fixings. It's situated in a curve of the Conestoga River. Just sitting on the balcony and watching the river was so healing. I hope to visit again sometime this year!
It was a girls trip. I had two friends join me for an over the top mini vacation. The house is beautiful, warm and welcoming. We loved the deck that overlooks the River. In the eveings we sat down by the river to enjoy the birds and view. Cooked in both evenings and the kitchen had everything we needed. Highly recommend this property. The Host is Fabulous
I arranged this VRBO for my husband for a “daddy” getaway. He told me the property was nice. However I explicitly asked for recommendations for dinner, brunch, even provided cell phone numbers and we were met with silence. That was disappointing as I was hoping to arrange a nice time in Lancaster, not just a nice place to stay.
Ashley W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 August 2023
Hi Ashley,
I did write out extensive suggestions along with recommendations’ websites and sent them through the VRBO messages in response to yours prior to the stay. I do my best to respond very quickly, so I’m so sorry you never saw them there! We do not communicate outside of the app unless needed. I hope your husband still enjoyed his time away.
My husband and I stayed here for an anniversary getaway. It was just beautiful! We ate dinner on the deck, overlooking the river. In the morning we watched the sun come up and listened to the canopy of birds. The county park nearby made for a great walk and we spent hours kayaking on the river. The huge windows facing the river make for a beautiful layout inside, giving it a modern treehouse cottage feel. The house was clean, neat and had all that we needed. The host is top notch- great communication the whole time!
This place was amazing! We loved the interior, such great detail and care has gone into building and decorating this place. It was warm and inviting but not overwhelming. The outside was beautiful as well. The view from the fire pit up to the building at night, simply majestic! We definitely plan to stay again, and hope to be there during a snowfall or thunderstorm! It is tucked right on the side of the city, so quick trips to restaurants was the icing on the cake!
Only things I’d note, the water pressure is not the best. The lights from the other cottage shines right through the window of the smaller bedroom. But again, we will come back again.
Thank you for the amazing memories!
Amy E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 April 2024
Thank you so much for your feedback and helpful input! We will use it to continue making improvements. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you again!
This is a beautiful house in a great location, perfect for us and our Grandson! A few things would have made it a 5 star stay:
1.) The pillows, yikes! Like a rock and 8 inches high. Luckily, we travel enough that we bring our own since this is an issue at other places. With no extra pillows, we would have been off to Walmart to buy something had we not had our own.
2.) The beautiful windows overlooking the river still had suction cup marks from installation. Get them cleaned!
Emil H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
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