York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat

Popular amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

York, PA

Haines Shoe House3 min drive
Hollywood Casino York7 min drive
Harley Davidson Factory9 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Children's Bedroom

2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Treat yourself to a stay in this beautiful stone home! Step back in time to a home that is big enough to invite your family to gather and make memories all under the same roof. This house, built in the 1880s, features 3 acres of grounds, that are next to another 250 secluded acres. You can step away from it all and relax but you are still a very short distance from shopping and restaurants.

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO COVID19 SOCIAL DISTANCING RESTRICTIONS WE ARE CURRENTLY RENTING TO MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY ONLY. IN ADDITION, WE WILL BE ADDING A FEATURE TO THE HOME AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM THAT REMOVES PARTICLES AS SMALL AS VIRUSES FROM THE AIR.

Route 30 is one minute away and will take to you Lancaster, Hershey, and Gettysburg, If you are a history buff, you will love stepping back in time in this house, with it's hardwood floors, stone exterior, slate roof and large back porch in the beautiful York countryside. You will enjoy expansive views of country from the back porch and three acres of ground from the front. There is also a lovely creek that runs beside the property in the front.

There are five bedrooms available for private rest at night. There are two and a half bathrooms available for your family's comfort. There is a fully furnished renovated kitchen equipped with modern appliances and comfortable seating.. There are two large dining room tables on the first floor. The house has comfortable sheets and towels to make your stay pleasant.

Property manager

Gale

Amenities

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 40

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Large yard for children to play.

Events

No events allowed

Family gatherings, YES. Loud, raucous parties, NO!

Pets

No pets allowed

Prior approval required. A great dog property!

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

No smoking inside!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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: Family gatherings, YES. Loud, raucous parties, NO!

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

York

Located in York, this farm stay is in the city centre and on a river. Samuel S. Lewis State Park and Rocky Ridge Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Susquehanna Glass Factory and Shank's Mare. Field of Screams and Corn Cob Acres Field of Fun are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

York, PA

What's nearby

Haines Shoe House - 3 min drive
York Galleria - 6 min drive
Hollywood Casino York - 7 min drive
Harley Davidson Factory - 9 min drive
York ExpoCenter - 16 min drive

Getting around

Mount Joy Station - 20 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
The First Post - 4 min drive
Texas Roadhouse - 7 min drive
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is York / Lancaster Family Friendly Retreat located?

Located in the heart of York, this farm stay is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Haines Shoe House and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Rocky Ridge Park. York Galleria and Hollywood Casino York are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.2

Wonderful

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Karri D.

3 August 2023

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

Nice Stone Farm House

Loved the look and feel of the 'old farm house' and all of the room there was for the 7 of us. The landscape and lawn needed a lot of work. Weeds were 3 foot high in landscape beds and grass needed to mowed. Some of the mattresses need to be replaced they were sagging and uncomfortable to sleep in. There was a fire pit pictured on one of the patios and it was not there and you could not even get out the door to that patio because the area was so overgrown. Driving in the driveway trees and bushes were so overgrown that they brushed on the sides and top of the vehicle. The kitchen was well equipped with dishes, pans, crock pot, etc. Loved the covered back porch with the ceiling fans and table & chairs.The house was located in a quiet area.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deanna B.

17 June 2023

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

York

We had a great time. It was a great central location for our many day trips around the area. We traveled to Philadelphia, Hershey, Lancaster, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Linda C.

16 October 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Somewhat disappointed

Hard to find house since no signs on Freysville Rd. other than neighbors 282 address. Outside landscape was unkept. Various potential hazards in house and back porch. Size was perfect, but need more furniture in family room. A little sprucing would make a really big difference. No water in cooler. Should remove items not usable, stove in dining room,, broken chair, water cooler.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Frank E.

10 September 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Great for Large family stay

Overall we enjoyed being there after first appearances. Had a family reunion on a day that it poured all day but there was plenty of room for everyone inside the house and on the covered back porch. The outside of the property is very over grown. Grass was not cut. I’m a gardener and was very disappointed in the outside appearance of the bushes and flowers that were very overgrown and full of weeds. . A lot of deferred maintenance. It made us very nervous of what we would find inside. The inside was very large and really historic looking. The beds were comfortable. The Kitchen is nice and fairly up to date. The kitchen was well supplied except for the very small 2 slice toaster. Which made breakfast a little challenging with a big group. The bathrooms could use an update but were functional. They really need a sectional in the living room to accommodate a family. The one and only TV is in the living room. The antique sofas are not really too comfortable. With all that said, we did enjoy ourselves and the inside of the house worked for us.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Anika K.

23 August 2021

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

Nice quiet spot

This is a lovely old farmhouse with everything we needed to enjoy hanging out, cooking, and playing board games together. Close enough to Hershey and Lake Clarke for very enjoyable day trips. Most, but not all, of the beds were comfortable. The owners were very friendly and responsive.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Gale

My husband and I purchased this home approximately 20 years ago and raised our only daughter here. I am now a widow and our daughter is attending G.W. Law School which leaves this wonderful family home for you to make your own for the week, weekend, month or whatever length of time you need. We know you will take care of it as you would your own house and we have tried to provide everything necessary for a care-free stay. The environment is soothing and quiet. Welcome to the FarmHouse!

Why they chose this property

This stone house is larger than the typical farmhouse in the Pennsylvania countryside. It has a unique & private setting away from the road. The quarry, from which stone was extracted for the home's construction, borders the property. Most stone homes we surveyed were located on busy streets or in downtown areas. We like the private setting within an easy distance of Rt. 30, approximately one (1) mile away.

What makes this property unique

Sitting on the back porch at night with a glass of wine, listening to the crickets is just -- relaxing. We enjoy wandering around the yard looking at the flower gardens which are interesting in all seasons.

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