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Located near a theme park, this 3-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests and features 1 bathroom. It offers a deck and patio for outdoor relaxation, along with access to golf nearby. This pet-friendly property also includes games for family fun, while nearby attractions include Zion View Athletic Park & Community Center and Hykes Mill Park.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Foosball on-site
A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
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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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Dover
Located in Dover, this holiday home is near theme parks and near a water park. Central Market York and Colonial Complex are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gifford Pinchot State Park and Zion View Athletic Park & Community Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Appell Center for the Performing Arts, or check out an event or a game at Susquehanna Speedway Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Zion View Athletic Park & Community Center - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Susquehanna Speedway Park - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
Hykes Mill Halloween Park - 13 min drive - 10.8 km
Machester Playground & Park - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
Gifford Pinchot State Park - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
Getting around
Harrisburg Transportation Center - 30 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 36 min drive
Restaurants
The Hive - 15 min drive
McDonald's - 15 min drive
Wendy's - 11 min drive
83 Diner - 11 min drive
Manchester Cafe - 14 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83!?
As of 21 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83! on 22 September 2026 start from NZ$407, 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 PEACEFUL SECLUSION, YET ONLY 5 MINUTES FROM INTERSTATE 83!?
On-site parking is available at the 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
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This is our third time staying at this property and we found it to be convenient and the host as always was very helpful.We plan on reserving this location again next year at this time of the year.
This was one of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed in. Mike was great to work with. The house was beautifully equipped and well kept. There are tenets living on the property that we had the pleasure of meeting who in sync with Mike’s vision of being a great host. We will definitely be back.
This was by far one me of the most enjoyable homes we had the pleasure of staying at! From the moment we walked in we felt at home, with the personalized note from the very hospitable host Michael, to the amazing game room and beautiful and peaceful scenery, this property was perfect for us! Lots of nice personal touches, we will be back!
We loved staying here. It was centrally located. We have family in different areas and we were 20 min from them all. Was very clean and welcoming. Dogs loved it. My husband loved the trails and scenery. Mike was very attentive. Will definitely stay again.
We’ve stayed at this property multiple times & it’s a great home away from home. Very comfortable, clean, stocked with everything you need, a fun game room & Mike is a great host. Excellent communication always.
Four friends and our two dogs stayed at this homey VRBO for the weekend to attend a dog show in York. The house was perfect for us: location was close to our event, close to restaurants, lots of grass for the dogs and peaceful. We enjoyed eating a peaceful dinner on the deck watching the horses graze on Saturday. The house is comfortable and welcoming. Michael was very easy to work with.
Beautiful piece of property with several friendly horses on the property. The garage has a game room fit to entertain any family with darts, a pool table, shuffleboard, foosball, and a card table. We will definitely be booking again soon! Michaels art was beautiful and the peaceful location was perfect for our stay!
Mike is a great host and our stay was easy and relaxing. The property was beautiful, loved the horses and we had a blast in the game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Joshua R.
25 August 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The house was as described but Michael left out certain details that would've been helpful to know. The home is not kid friendly. There are things that are falling apart, like the blinds, that he simply says to not touch instead of fixing. I stayed at the home with my brother in laws family and a blind slat fell off because his toddler touched it and michael had a problem with that. He claimed I was being secretive about the blind falling off and a bed sheet that was wet and folded in the closet, but I had no idea about both, which I told him. I kept the house clean and treated it well but it seems like he was letting the piled up previous issues and lack of responsibility become my problemI regret staying at this home.
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
About the host
Hosted by Michael S Knudsen
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.