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PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83!

Family-friendly holiday home in Dover with a water park

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The fall colors are always breathtaking!
That's my horse in the pasture.  His name is Splash.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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York, PA
  • Place, Harley Davidson Factory
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Hollywood Casino York
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, York ExpoCenter
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Main Bathroom

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

Master Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83!

Amenities abound with this beautiful 3 bedroom home situated on 10 acres! Amenities such as a game room, sun room, central air, outdoor wood deck with Weber grill, hiking trails and lots of peace and quiet! Centrally located to York, Gettysburg, Lancaster, Hershey and Harrisburg, it really is, seclusion in the middle of civilization!

Fine Art House is located on 10 acres in south central Pennsylvania just minutes away from downtown York. You'll be surrounded by woods and horse pastures, so peace and quiet are the norm. Every room is an art gallery filled with fine art canvas. There are 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, living room (with a 55 inch 4K flat screen TV, Dish Network including HBO/Cinamax and DVD player), dining room, kitchen (with dishwasher, side by side refrigerator and convection oven), game room featuring billiards, shuffleboard, foosball and darts, laundry room with washer and dryer, enclosed sun porch, and an outdoor deck with a Weber gas grill, umbrella table, chairs and a bench. There's enough room for the entire family! In the summer you can sit out on the wood deck and watch the squirrels play, listen to the birds chirp or watch the horses graze while enjoying the sun and sipping on your favorite beverage. If your just planning on hanging out, there are miles of trails for hiking and a game room featuring billiards, shuffleboard, foosball, darts, and corn hole if the weather is nice! Or, perhaps you would like to enjoy sitting around a campfire roasting hot dogs and marsh mellows! Centrally located, Fine Art House is convenient to many activities. People from across the country and around the world have stayed here. Many to visit relatives and many just to explore the surroundings and activities, such as Hershey Park, Amish country, Gettysburg, Ski Roundtop (Ski Roundtop has numerous summer activities too, including a zip line), the Strasburg Railroad Museum, Harley Davidson, kayaking and fishing on the Susquehanna River and more. York is the home of the York Revolution baseball team, and the countries oldest county fair, which is held in September. York is well known for it's downtown farmer's market and it hosts the Street Rods National East event in June. For all of you wine connoisseurs there are several local wineries! Fifteen minutes north is Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania. Harrisburg is the home of the Harrisburg Senators baseball team, the Civil War Museum, fine dining, exciting nightlife and art shows. Five miles north of Harrisburg is the Rockville Bridge which is the world's longest stone arch railroad bridge. The Hollywood Casino and Penn National Racetrack is just east of Harrisburg, and now there's a Casino in York! Several golf courses are within a 15 minute drive. Nearby Gifford Pinchot State Park, offers boating, swimming, hiking and bird watching opportunities. Photographers from all over the country travel to the Conowingo Dam in late November and early December to photograph Bald Eagles swooping down to catch a fish. Whatever your reason is for staying here, I will do my absolute best to make sure that it's an enjoyable one!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
High chair, stroller and pack-n-play on premises.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are allowed on a case by case basis.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dover

Located in Dover, this holiday home is near theme parks. Central Market York and Colonial Complex are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit East Manchester Village Center and Manchester Plaza. Travelling with kids? Consider Monkey Joe's, or check out an event or a game at Susquehanna Speedway Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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York, PA

What's nearby

  • Harley Davidson Factory - 18 min drive - 15.3 km
  • West Manchester Mall - 22 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Hollywood Casino York - 23 min drive - 19.5 km
  • York ExpoCenter - 24 min drive - 18.6 km
  • WellSpan York Hospital - 25 min drive - 20.0 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 30 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Manchester Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Parma Pizza & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪83 Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Conewago Inn - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83! located?

Located in Dover, this family-friendly holiday home is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Zion View Athletic Park & Community Center, and within 6 mi (10 km) of East Manchester Village Center and Manchester Plaza. Hykes Mill Halloween Park and Hykes Mill Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 184 out of 195 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 195 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place. Ideally located and very comfortable! Look forward to staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was perfect for our needs. Very clean!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin S.

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

Great place

Exactly what we needed, nice place to stay. Will stay there again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaynee S.

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

Great Stay and Great Location.

We enjoyed our time on this property and would stay here again if we are ever in the area. Communication was excellent with mike!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H., Bellmawr nj

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

Weekend getaway

The property is very beautiful couldnt have asked for a nicer location to stay the drive to there was amazing going through small towns and mountains
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

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

Family Christmas

Michael’s property is absolutely beautiful and allowed us to visit with family during holiday season
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard & Becky G.

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

Friends Getaway

Quiet, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Nice Place

Loved our short stay. Excellent game room and place for relaxation. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

matt l.

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

Awesome

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Excellent..repeat customer

Fine stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

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

It was a great experience!

Even though we stayed for only one night. The home was welcoming & host was very friendly & responsive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradford K.

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

Quick family visit and business trip

Home was very neat and clean. Host was very friendly and quick to call to answer a question. Property is located on a farm where other people keep their horses. Although we didn’t enjoy the game room, it was clear this would be a very enjoyable property for families. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilee R.

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

Home away from home

This was an easy, relaxing place to stay. As comfortable as home. Very clean easy access to where we wanted to go. The owner had many accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

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

Family Tubing Trip

We loved our stay! Mike was very accomodating and the property is beautiful. The game room was so much fun. We recomend checking it out !
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Wonderful home!

The home was a great fit for our family! We loved the open yard & chasing fireflies was a highlight for the kids and adults alike. Everything was just as described and Mike was great to work with. We'll happily stay again if we get the chance!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

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

Perfect location

Quiet countryside home located within 30 - 40 minutes of York, Harrisburg and Lancaster. Great game room for rainy days and a deck overlooking a horse field for sunny ones. Great host who is responsive to questions. Highly recommended.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

William K.

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

Awesome rental

The property was great for our family vacation. We used the game room everyday, and the horses were a fantastic added bonus. This home gives you a perfect country getaway, but is still close enough to freeways and restaurants. We would absolutely stay again.Thanks Mike!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

heather c.

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

Beautiful stay

My family lives in the area but needed more space to stay with family that flew in from Florida. The location was beautiful and offered plenty of entertainment. The game room was unique and my daughters loved that they were INVITED to sign the wall. The host was very responsive and super friendly when I had any questions. He was also very accommodating. I highly recommend staying here. Thank you again Mike!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

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

Quiet quaint country home

Our stay was fantastic. The house was exactly as described. It is away from the city so it’s very quiet and relaxing. The check-in was simple and the house information was clearly written out. Michael was quick to respond to any messages sent to him.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

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

Family Vacation

We loved staying here while in town for my brother's wedding. Mike was a great host. My son loved the yard and watching the horses. There was plenty of space for him to run around. The adult all loved looking at his photos throughout the house and there were plenty of different spaces to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

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

Convenient and cozy

We needed a local place to stay for a few days while our floors were being refinished - and I looked for a property that was dog-friendly. Mike's home worked out really well - affordable, cozy, and pretty views of the horses in the pasture out back. (As well as a short drive to Pinchot where we could walk the dog.) My family also enjoyed the game room! Thanks for your hospitality!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat V.

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

Family Fun Time

This was a perfect place for the family to come together and hang out. Enough room to be together but not on top of each other. The game room was a huge hit with the kids young and old. The horses were a big hit withour grandson. Everything we needed was in the house from pots and pans to highchair to linens. We definitely will be back. Highly recommend stayingy.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Home Away From Home - Quiet and Cosy

My family and I just loved this home. Quiet and spacious property with plenty of amenities. Very clean home and the owner made us feel at home. My granddaughter absolutely loved spending time in the game room and loved walking out the door to see the horses. We are already working on another visit next year and hoping for the availability of the same home. You definitely won’t be disappointed!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Virginia D.

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

Wonderful property!

The house and yard and trails were wonderful. The house was well-stocked in every way. Mike offered to provide wood and fire starters for the fire ring. He even provided delicious potato chips from a local producer. Everything was perfect except the internet service. Mike did provide some ideas for trouble-shooting, but the bandwidth was not sufficient for consistent access and speed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Sweet family vacation in PA

This was our first visit to PA. Our son had just graduated college and decided this is where he wanted to spend our trip and we were certainly not disappointed. It was a nice location and not too far from all of the places we wanted to visit. The rental was well equipped for cooking as we did most of our own cooking. We also enjoyed using the grill on the deck. There was plenty of room to stretch out for the 5 of us. All of us really enjoyed the game room (we spent A LOT of our time there) and the large kitchen table for meals and playing games. All of the beds were very comfortable too. We even had a sweet hand written note from Mike with a complimentary bag of locally made chips that were delicious!! When we are able to return to PA we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael S Knudsen

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I am a retired photographer and a Navy submarine veteran. I was born and raised in California and I joined the Navy at age 17. People ask what brought me to this area. I was stationed in New London, Connecticut when I got out of the Navy and eventually wound up working at Three Mile Island as a Control Room Operator. Today, I spend much of my time taking care of the property and tending to the horses. I still ride occasionally, but much of my free time is spent playing pool in local leagues.

Why they chose this property

I bought this property because I needed more room. Let me clarify that, the horses needed more room! There were other places available, but this one offered more of what I wanted in the way of seclusion. It's nice to be away from it all and yet be able to get to it all, by just driving down the hill.

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