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Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches

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Comfy sectional, 65" smart TV with YouTube TV service and propane fireplace
This view shows the picturesque view from the parking circle.
This view shows the house, pavilion and large yard
Small living room with leather furniture and view of king BR and laundry room
Dining table for 8 and well-equipped kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Saint Thomas, PA
  • Place, Mercersburg Academy
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Buchanan's Birthplace State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Franklin County Visitors Bureau
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches

This lovely home provides a warm and welcoming escape for your upcoming trip. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a fully stocked kitchen, complete with an oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave and all the essentials you need to whip up delicious meals. Gather around the dining table with your loved ones and enjoy quality time together.

Unwind in the comfortable living room, where you can curl up by the fireplace and enjoy a movie on the smart TV with YouTube TV or log in to your favorite streaming channels. Stay connected with the high-speed wifi, and take advantage of the in-unit laundry facilities to keep your clothes fresh during your stay.

When you're not exploring the nearby attractions, relax in the outdoor picnic area or gather around the fire pit for a cozy evening under the stars. With ample parking, air conditioning, and all the essential amenities, this vacation home is the perfect base for your Saint Thomas adventure.

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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
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3769697vb
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

About the area

Saint Thomas

Saint Thomas is home to this holiday home. Buchanan's Birthplace State Park and Martins Mill Bridge are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Caledonia State Park and Mont Alto State Park. Cluggy's Family Amusement Center and Long Acres Alpaca Farm are also worth visiting.
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Saint Thomas, PA

What's nearby

  • Mercersburg Academy - 12 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Buchanan's Birthplace State Park - 14 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Franklin County Visitors Bureau - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Capitol Theatre - 15 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Wilson College - 16 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nittany’s Tailgate Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pat and Carla's Italian Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The New Oak Forest Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Milky Way Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Spacious & Private 4BR Retreat - Noted for Cleanliness and Thoughtful Touches located?

Situated in Saint Thomas, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Mercersburg Academy, Capitol Theatre and Franklin County Visitors Bureau. Wilson College and Buchanan's Birthplace State Park are also within 12 miles (20 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. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane N.

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

Great place!

We had a wonderful stay. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2025
Thanks so much, Diane. So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Parnell Hideaway!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot to stay for a winter/ ski getaway! cozy, homey, well-stocked, and Stephanie was very responsive to questions. We wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 February 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review, Laura! I’m glad you enjoyed your winter ski getaway and found the house cozy and well stocked. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you stay longer next time - you're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Polly O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very welcoming and attentive with our questions. We had a lovely time retreating to the farm.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great Place

Will stay there again when back in the area!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, John! We'd love to welcome you back on a future trip!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malissa G.

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

Great house...and amenities

Great place
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Thanks for the 5-star review, Malissa! It was a pleasure to host you. You’re welcome back anytime your travels bring you back to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was the perfect place to relax and unwind after an event that we were attending at nearby Fort Loudoun. It was clean, well-furnished, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The host was extremely responsive and welcoming. Some travelers may want to know that while there are two bedrooms on the second floor, all of the bathrooms are on the first. That arrangement was not any difficulty for us but it may be a consideration for some. I won’t hesitate to stay here again if I’m in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolute perfection! Stephanie has thought of everything right down to the marshmallows and chocolate bars for s’mores! Can’t wait to return with our family,
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2025
Wow!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON M.

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

Lovely place and excellent service

Family trip to attend a funeral in Shippensburg and visit with relatives… We were very happy with everything (especially as this was our first time using vrbo).
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2024
Thanks Shannon! So glad you enjoyed your stay at Parnell Hideaway. We'd love to host you next time you're back in the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

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

Holiday Celebration

We had a wonderful stay over during our annual Christmas Holiday celebration in Mercersburg. The place was perfect for our family of 5 and our new grand baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 January 2025
Thanks for the 5-star review, Kerry! So glad your family enjoyed your stay at the Hideaway during your visit to Mercersburg for Christmas! I hope you visit us on future trips!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Damon R.

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

good stay

it was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 February 2025
Thanks for the 5-star review, Damon! Glad you and your friends had a great time celebrating the new year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing property! Honestly, I want to live there! Kitchen and living room was perfect for hosting guests during my daughter's wedding weekend. Ohhh and the bathrooms are absolutely beautiful. Everything was clean, comfortable, and will definitely book this house again! 10 stars from me and my family!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clarence H.

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

Hoover family

Nice property.It was good property for our family get together
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks Butch! Glad our place worked so well for your family reunion.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Terrific

We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfortable. The host provided everything we needed for a great trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2024
Thanks Lisa! So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Parnell Hideaway. I hope you visit again when your travels bring you back to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication was great. The home was beautiful, clean, spacious and comfortable. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david t.

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

Tje Parnell House was awesome.

Our hosts were excellent. The house was perfect for our familiy and friends. I would recommend this home for anyone looking for a clean and comfortable place in the country in the greater Chambersburg / Mercersburg area.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks for the great review, David. We were honored to host your family for your son's wedding, and I'm so glad to hear how well Parnell Hideaway worked for this momentous occasion. You're welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy P.

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

Wedding in the area

Friends and family
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review, Dorothy! If your travels bring you back to the area, we'd love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda C.

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

Amazing Home

Amazing home. It truly felt like home away from home. We were in the area to visit family for the holidays. The grandkids loved having the second living room! Highly recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 January 2025
Thanks for the great review and for being great guests, Lucinda. So glad to hear you and your family enjoyed your stay at the Hideaway for the holidays! I hope you visit us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stephanie was a great host and her communications were timely and helpful. She was very responsiveness if we had any questions and work to ensure we had a nice stay. The house was one of the cleanest VRBOs I’ve stayed in and the decor and details were wonderful. She truly thought of a lot of little ways to make people feel at home. The property is also very spacious for a big family and I loved that we were all able to come together in the family room and kitchen area. It’s a little bit of a drive from Chambersburg and there isn’t a whole lot nearby which is my only negative comment but it was an easy drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee I.

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

Perfect Home and Location

We stayed with granddaughters. We chose this location as it was close to Flight 93 Memorial and Gettysburg. The home was as advertised and beautiful. We didnt want for anything!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks for the great review, Renee! So glad you enjoyed your stay and we'd love to welcome you back again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We attended a wedding at the Golfish barn this past weekend and the Parnell Hideaway was exactly what we were looking for. We enjoyed all the extra touches that made it feel like home. The house itself was spotless. The area outside was perfect for relaxing by the fire pit. Would definitely book again. Thanks again for making things special for our family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody R.

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

Beautiful Property

Home was clean, comfortable, homey and stylish at the same time. The attention to details was impeccable. If we had forgotten anything, we would have been able to find it available in the house. We will be booking again. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 April 2025
So glad to hear you loved your stay and appreciated all the little details we love to provide our guests! Thanks for being fantastic guests and we look forward to hosting you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig G.

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

Awesome Stay

The Parnell Hideaway was beautifully maintained and had everything we needed for a perfect getaway. The kitchen was fully stocked with spices and plenty of dishes, pots and pans. Stephanie was a great host with a lot of tips and included a detailed guide for the home. She also provided a S'mores Kit for a great time at the firepit. The home was warm and cozy, and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks for the 5-star review! So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. We loved hosting your family and hope you visit us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Peaceful

The property was quite peaceful and roomy! 7 of us had areas where we could go to read listen to music watch television play games or find solitude. Great for bird watching and picnicking tho it was too chilly for us to picnic yet. We happened upon a windy weekend but it was an amazing getaway! The host was spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2025
Thanks for the 5-star review, Patricia! So glad to hear you loved our place and thanks for sharing all the things you enjoyed during your stay. I hope you and your family visit again. You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trina h.

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

Perfect hideaway

Beautiful and peaceful! Very close to The Goldfish Barn; easy back and forth to the venue for my nieces wedding. The house was very handicapped accessible and easy for my mother to get around in. We hope to return during warmer weather so we can enjoy the outdoor space. Stephanie was quick to respond to questions and lots of info given ahead of time!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayne N.

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

Girls Trip

Wonderful quiet place to relax. Pictures do not do justice to this home, its beautiful! Hostess has great communication. If you are looking for a place to relax and unwind- this is it! Close to Chambersburg and Cowans Gap. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 October 2024
Thanks so much for the wonderful review, Jayne! We loved hosting your group and hope you visit us again soon!

About the host

Hosted by Stephanie Meyers

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Hi! I'm Stephanie and am excited to host you at the Parnell Hideaway! I love to travel myself and am passionate about hosting and local tourism. I look forward to providing a memorable, 5-star experience for you at our newly renovated vacation home.

Why they chose this property

The Parnell Hideaway nestled in the woods of south central Pennsylvania and is surrounded by trees, mountains and farmland. St. Thomas is a small town (around 6,000 people) and an easy drive to Mercersburg (7 miles), Chambersburg (10 miles), Greencastle (12 miles), Shippensburg (22 miles) and Gettysburg (30 miles).

What makes this property unique

This is a newly renovated house, very spacious, beautifully decorated and thoughtfully equipped for a comfortable stay. The outside amenities make this property standout with a patio, pavilion and large lawn for outdoor play. There's a picnic table that seats 8, propane grill, propane firepit, 8 chairs and professionally-sized corn hole set.

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