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Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard

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A cozy patio area with a stone fireplace, outdoor seating, and string lights.
A cozy living room with a dark leather sofa, a patterned armchair, and a chandelier.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a white sink, dark cabinetry, and a decorative backsplash.
A cozy room with a bed, a television, a bookshelf, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A bathroom with a white sink, a round mirror, and a vase of flowers.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Breakfast included
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Columbia, PA
  • Place, National Watch and Clock Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Turkey Hill Experience
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Susquehanna River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Spooky Nook Sports and Boulders Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Central Market and Root's Country Market & Auction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brooks Tennis Center or Penn Medicine Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Columbia, PA

What's nearby

  • National Watch and Clock Museum - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Turkey Hill Experience - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Susquehanna River - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Field of Screams - 8 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 9 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 14 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Station Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hurricane Pizza Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hinkle's Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

As of 14 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard on 26 Jan 2027 start from NZ$1,362, 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 Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of National Watch and Clock Museum, Turkey Hill Experience and Wright's Ferry Mansion. Field of Screams and Chickies Rock Park 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 127 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 131 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely lovely stay!!! This was our second time booking the house and both experiences have been wonderful. It’s cozy, private, clean, well managed, and gorgeous in the fall! We love the farm animals and our dogs have so much space for walks as well as a fenced in backyard to run around in. The amenities are well taken care of and thoughtfully put together. The hosts are amazing and so friendly. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Carol and Pete do a wonderful job with this property! Attention to detail matters and they are spot on!! We have used VRBO for as long as I can remember - about 3 times/year for many many years - and this property was in our top 3 all time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were delightfully surprised by the accommodations of the 'Bird House'. We made the trip to PA to accomplish a few things and this property was within driving distance to them all. The Sight and Sound Theater, Shady Maple Smorgasbord and the shopping at Green Dragon Flea Market. The cottage was separate from the other cottages on the property and we were gladly surprised to see Donkeys and other farm animals. Carol was so sweet to leave us fresh blueberry scones, fresh flowers, dog treats and more. The attention to detail could be found eveywhere. Thank you Carol and Pete! We hope to see you again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place!!! Very close to everything!! Beautiful farm!! I would definitely recommend this place and I hope to go back soon!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Great Place!

A great place to stay and relax. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely getaway!Very quiet and peaceful, welcoming owners. Overall, a good experience. My only complaint is that it is very small.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Columbia stay

This is our third time staying here and we love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful hospitality and beautiful farm

The accommodations were beautiful, the hosts were extraordinarily friendly and welcoming, and their scones are the best we have ever had. We will definitely be staying with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay close to all kinds of activities

Wonderful stay, really enjoyed all the animals on the property. Close to a variety of places to see. Nice oasis to visit! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gracious hosts/lovely cottage

We had a wonderful time in this relaxing, charming little cottage in a pretty setting! Pete and Carol could not be nicer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it and we will be back again.

This was our second time staying here and we love it. The country setting is what we enjoy and pet friendly as well. Close to everything but tranquil and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Second Time Visiting

This was our second time staying here at The Bird House Cottage. Everything was great. Looking forward to booking a few days in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

The place was beautiful & the host went above & beyond to make you feel welcome! Hope we get to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect stay!

Other than the constant sound of gunfire from a nearby shooting range, our stay at Carol and Pete’s “bird house” was absolutely wonderful- clean, well accommodated, and friendly with delicious blueberry scones and fresh farm eggs. We loved the roosters and cows!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Lovely

As everyone else says, this place is truly as lovely as advertised. We enjoyed the privacy and personal touch (delicious homemade scones and fresh eggs), and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 2nd stay at the Bird House & we love it! It is so quaint and cozy! It’s secluded on a lovely farm property but is still close to town. Carol & Pete provide the comforts of home, including the best blueberry scones I’ve ever eaten! Our little Rico loves the little fenced in yard & the cozy courtyard! This is definitely a dog friendly space! We will definitely be back on our next trip to PA!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful long weekend

The place was cute, quaint and adorable. For being small the use of space was designed very well. We loved the animals and peaceful surroundings. Owners thought of everything, great special added touches. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

This was a wonderful experience. The owners were very gracious
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The blueberry pastry was very good. It was quiet, just what we are use to. We were glad to have farm fresh eggs like we eat at home. It was easy for us to get to and from our son's home in York.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Bird House

Amazingly tranquil. Carol and Pete are great hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely Recommend!

We had a wonderful time, everything was just as listed. The hosts were extremely attentive and communicative. The property was great and so were all the animals. We also really loved the scones :) Thabk you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Owners somewhat controlling
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

35th Wedding Anniversary

The property was just as the pictures showed. The owners brought us fresh made scones when we arrived, which were delicious. The house was absolutely perfect for our stay. We will be planning another visit. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Carol was great. Property was spectacular. We had our two labs with us and everything was perfect. The “birdhouse” is a spectacular little cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Awesome stay at the "Bird House." Carol and Pete were fabulous hosts, making sure everything was perfect for us. We will be back. Thanks guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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