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Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA

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Beautiful furnishings featuring a reclining leather sofa and large screen TV
Historic charm with downtown convenience.  Enjoy the front porch rockers!
Plenty of room to spread out and relax
Interior detail
Bring your family and stay in comfort with modern conveniences like central AC

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Gettysburg, PA
  • Jennie Wade House
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Gettysburg College
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Gettysburg, PA (GTY-Gettysburg Regional)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA

Superior location in downtown Gettysburg historic district. Located on a quiet street two blocks from Lincoln Square, you can watch the sunset over the battlefield from the spacious backyard of this historic property. You will find comfort for your family with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. We offer private off-street parking for up to three cars.

This house was built by Gettysburg town physician Dr. J.W.C. O'Neill, who had an extensive history during the battle. It was later used a photography studio by renowned Civil War battlefield photographer WIlliam H. Tipton.

The house is two blocks from downtown shops, restaurants, ghost and walking tours and events in the historic district. Half a mile to Gettysburg College and a mile and a half from the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor's Center. A large variety of tours and experiences are half a mile away from the property.

When you are done exploring, let the Stratton House take care of you! Unique features include central air conditioning, high speed wireless internet, and a cable package featuring 150 Comcast stations and streaming capabilities. TVs are located in the living room and in two bedrooms.

We include comfortable bedding, extra pillows and plenty of towels. Enjoy family meals prepared in the fully equipped spacious kitchen. The fenced yard featuring a swing set and a gas grill is a wonderful place for your family. Enjoy time in the yard using our custom made picnic patio. You will find a large selection of games in our game room. We also offer you the opportunity to browse the CIvil War book collection located in the living room.

For those traveling with children, we have a high chair, baby bath tub, and Pack 'n Play for sleep.

We are only 10 miles from Ski Liberty for winter travelers who would like to ski or snow tube. We are only 50 miles from Lancaster Dutch Country, 50 miles to Hershey Park, 65 miles to Washington, DC; 60 miles to Baltimore, 54 miles BWI Airport and 62 miles to Dulles Airport.

Guest access
You will have private access to the North side of the Stratton House, which has a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom on the first floor, four bedrooms and a full bathroom on the second floor. There is another one bedroom unit on the South side of the house that is fully separate from this unit with a separate privacy fenced yard. The owners live in a third unit on the property that is also fully separate from your rental.

Other things to note

This is a very quiet church and residential neighborhood. We ask that you not hold parties, or make loud outside noise after 9 PM. Also, we request that there is no loud noise or music inside the residence after 10 PM. These rules are in place for the comfort and security of all guests who visit us.

There is no smoking inside the house at any time. If you have a need for more than three parking spaces during your stay, please ask in advance. We may be able to assist with additional space.

Property manager

Paul and Lisa Welch
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Pets are accepted on a case-by-case basis.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours outside after 9 PM. No loud music inside after 10 PM. This is a quiet residential neighborhood.

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

About the area

Gettysburg

Located in Gettysburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Gettysburg Battlefield Museum and Lincoln's Lost Treasure are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg and Mr Ed’s Elephant Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Gettysburg Railroad Station Museum, or check out an event or a game at Knott Athletic Recreational and Convocational Complex. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Gettysburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Jennie Wade House - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Gettysburg College - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gettysburg National Cemetery - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue & Gray Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Italia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gettysburger - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA located?

Located in the centre of Gettysburg, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln's Lost Treasure and Gettysburg National Military Park. Gettysburg Museum of History and The David Wills House are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russell W.

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

Perfect Family Weekend

Great stay for 3 couples. Clean, confortable, and very close to the center of town. 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Getaway weekend & lacrosse game

Perfect house for our 3 couples of friends in town to see some lacrosse. Great location to walk to so much. The house had everything that we needed, and nice little touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trip B.

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

In town for a wedding

We used the house as a home base as we were in town for a wedding. The house was clean. It was easy to get into. It is very spacious. Paul and Lisa were very accommodating and quick to address a minor issue. We intend to return when we can spend more around Gettysburg. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeffrey m.

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

Gettysburg gang

Had an absolutely amazing time at the Stratton house! Wife and I have stayed at this location before and will absolutely be booking again in the future! Amazing location and so relaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

philip m.

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

Great Stay

The home was great. Leaving the coffee and eggs was a special surprise and welcome. The location was great, I look forward to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

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

Gettysburg 2024

We had a great time we were able to walk to most everything we wanted to do. The house was perfect ! Thanks! for sure the next time we will stay again if possible.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

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

Excellent property!

Excellent rental in Gettysburg. Central to the square and Baltimore street. We loved the backyard for morning sun, and the porch. House was clean, spacious, and well supplied. Hosts were great to communicate with. Would absolutely recommend and stay again. Thank you very much for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Just Awesome!

Best VRBO rental ever! Perfect in every way. My bothers & sister loved it. Beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Daniel E.

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

Close to town - most places are within walking distance

LOCATION: We had fantastic weather during our stay, which made walking to shops and restaurants doable and pleasant. We spent only evenings and mornings here. It's nice not having to drive into Gettysburg and have to try to park with all the traffic. Even though it's close traffic is less here. It's uphill so when you're tired after a busy day just know you'll be walking up the slight grade to return. KITCHEN / PROVISIONS: Bring tissues, foil, and plastic wrap because none are provided. However, fresh eggs were in the fridge and fresh roasted coffee is provided as well. BEDROOMS: There is one very good sized room and three small. We took one of the smaller and the bedside lamp didn't want to stay on. Our mattress wasn't comfortable for us. It seems to have a low spot in the center which caused back pain for us. The couple with the big bedroom said theirs was great. The couple in the smallest room said their mattress was uncomfortable too. No one slept in the small bed in the fourth bedroom. GATHERINGS: There is a wonderful, private backyard and picnic table. The front porch is very nice as well - great spot for morning coffee. It seemed like ghost walks went by pretty regularly at night. A negative is the lack of enough comfortable seating in the living room. There is really just the couch facing the TV. AMENITIES: The WI-FI didn't work, we turned off wi-fi on our phones and used only cellular. The TV in the back bedroom also would not connect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Karen N.

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

Great location

The house is very old. The kitchen has been updated. There was plenty of space and 4 bedrooms with nice furnishings. The porch was a nice place to sit and have a drink, there is a lot of traffic though. Two bathrooms, however one is downstairs off the dining room and small. I had an eerie feeling the first 2 nights and could not sleep. After leaving I looked the house up online and found that it may be haunted by up to 16 ghosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Gettysburg

Lovely property. Quiet neighborhood. Good mattresses! Great water pressure. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

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

Lovely house in quiet neighborhood and yet Within easy walking distance to town.

Property was clean, spacious And well maintained. We only stayed three nights, but its location was perfect to get to everything. Four bedrooms upstairs with a full bath offer everything you could need for four or even six adults. There was also a bathroom downstairs with a walk-in shower. Large spacious kitchen With good appliances to cook in – even an instant pot. There was also an adjacent room off the kitchen that you could use for food prep and also had many, many board games that you could play around the table in the dining room. If we come back to Gettysburg, we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolleen M.

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

Great family home in a great location

We had a great stay at this lovely historic home! The location was convenient to explore the battlefields and for a nice stroll to dinner in the evenings. Owners Paul and Lisa, were friendly and hospitable with fresh eggs and fine coffee!and
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

Statton House

This place is amazing, the house is beautiful, the location is great, the owners are friendly and helpful. I highly recommend staying here if you are taking a trip to Gettysburg. You can walk into town easily, but is it off the main roads. The historical battlefields are very close. The property is set up very well with all kinds of activities if you need them, it even has a large fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Lovely Gettysburg Home

The Stratton house is a very nice historical home. The house had everything we needed plus lots of extras . It was in a great location within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. It helped to insure a great Gettysburg experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

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

Perfect location

Perfect vacation spot for those wanting to be near downtown. Given the heat when we visited, we chose to drive most places but was a very quick trip, less than 5 minutes to everywhere. The house was very clean and owners stayed in contact to make sure we had everything we needed (although we didn't need anything.) Extremely easy process to check in and out, and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

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

Great location

The house is beautiful, and perfect for what we needed it for. Plenty of parking for our bikes, and the host were very responsive if we needed anything. Would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

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

A wonderful vacation!

Family from Oklahoma, Michigan, and Wisconsin came together and made some of the best memories here! Location was perfect- walking distance to attractions, tours, dining and shopping. The house itself is very comfortable- our favorite place was the front porch for morning coffee. Paul and Lisa were fantastic hosts. We just loved our stay and can’t say enough good things about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN K.

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

Vacation

We loved the house. Everything was perfect. Great l
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

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

Great time

Great location, close to everything and friendly hosts. Spacious and nice home with minimal city noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

slkoenig1

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

Graduation

This house was perfect for our family. The setup was exactly what we needed for graduation weekend. Convenient to everything in Gettysburg, easy parking, tons of fun games, and a huge backyard which we didn’t use but nice big you had younger kids. The owners were so nice and accommodation when my son left an expensive item behind. Would def recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Réunion

Great location however the hvac never got the upstairs cool. Loved the accommodations. Would be good to alert people with accessability issues about steepness of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Lisa Welch

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We are experienced short-term rental hosts, thrilled to add this historic property to VRBO. We love living in Gettysburg and sharing this wonderful town with travelers. We live in a separate residence on the property.

Why they chose this property

This property offers lots of space, high cleaning standards, and location, location, location! Walk everywhere downtown. Park you car for your stay. A huge yard for the kids.

What makes this property unique

Unique charm and a perfect quiet residential neighborhood location, this home features comfort and convenience for your family.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests