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Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 9334.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Harrisburg, PA
  • Messiah College
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Williams Grove Speedway
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg

This is your opportunity to stay at a very special property which is only minutes from the delights of Hershey (25 minutes), the history of Gettysburg (40 minutes)/Harrisburg (15 minutes), and Lancaster (50 minutes), or the summer or winter fun of Ski Round Top (15 minutes).

The “Wright Retreat” is a home that was designed in 1963 by a student of Frank Lloyd Wright. The home is set on a beautiful 7 acre wooded lot at the end of a quarter mile long driveway. Relax on the large 2-level back patio, overlooking the treed acreage and pool, and enjoy only the sounds and sights of the wide variety of birds (including hawks and eagles), deer and an occasional fox, or, host an event (wedding, retreat) for family and friends.

The unique aspects of this one level, 4,200 square foot home include a large corner fireplace in the living room (one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s signature features), a smaller fireplace in the master bedroom suite and a wood burning stove in the family room; built-in couches and bookshelves in the large open living room and in the family room, adjacent to the kitchen; built in desks, planters and dressers abound throughout the home; and skylights in the kitchen and master bathroom enhance the warm of the home. A second large family room/library with a large screen TV and leather furniture is a short distance away from the kitchen area. This home contains over 125 different windows, making Frank Lloyd Wright’s vision of bringing nature into your living environment, a reality.

Whether you want to escape from your hectic life, take advantage of the many activities in the surrounding area, or host an event, do it in the “Wright Retreat”!

Disclosures:

1. There is a large inground pool, which is not fenced in, and will be open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. All renters will be required to sign a Waiver of Liability for themselves and their minor children/guests.
2. There are 2 outdoor cats on the premises. They are current with their shots and are friendly, but shy. They will be taken care of by the Property Manager, who will contact you so as not to disturb your privacy.


Keywords: Frank Lloyd Wright style private retreat

Property manager

Michael

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pet deposit, fee, and pre-approval required.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All parties and additional guests must be pre-approved.
Execution of owners Rental Agreement must be returned prior to access of home.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

Mechanicsburg

Located in Mechanicsburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Bowmansdale Stoner Covered Bridge and John Harris-Simon Cameron Mansion are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Paulus Farm Market and Capital City Mall. Check out an event or a game at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex, and consider making time for Carlisle Fairgrounds, a top attraction not to be missed. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Harrisburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Messiah College - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Little Theatre of Mechanicsburg - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Williams Grove Speedway - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Naval Support Activity Mechanicsburg - 17 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 19 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 16 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪JoJo's Pizza & Pasta - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hoss's Steak & Sea House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lottie Nelson Dining Hall - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private 'Wright' Retreat Near Hershey, Gettysburg, Harrisburg located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Upper Allen Dog Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Paulus Farm Market and Yellow Breeches Creek. Bowmansdale Stoner Covered Bridge and Messiah College are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

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

Wonderful Property and a Historic Home

We chose this home for its location, space and unique build quality. It was an excellent stay and a great place to meet up with some of our family as my mother-in-law lives in the area. Michael was responsive and hospitable. The property was beautiful, peaceful and quiet. Thanks for letting us stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milissa M.

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

Unique home in peaceful setting

We really enjoyed our weekend at this home! Plenty of space and well stocked. The outdoor space and pool was perfect for relaxing. Michael the property manager was very helpful and responsive. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie B.

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

Quiet setting great vibes

House was great. Loved the vibe of the architecture and the kids had a great time in pool. Kitchen was well stocked, extra beach towels and plenty of books to read were nice perks to a little family getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Efrat L.

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

A wonderfully relaxing family vacation

We picked this house based on logistics. We are scattered around the country and wanted to minimize plane fares. We also wanted a house with a pool and one that allowed dogs. But this house FAR exceeded our minimal expectations. What an honor to stay in a house designed by one of Frank Lloyd Wright's students, especially because we have made an effort to visit various Wright houses open to the public. The highlight for us was definitely the wonderful pool and we were lucky to have perfect weather. But the house, which is comfortable in every way, would have kept us relaxed and entertained in rainy weather also. We at almost all of our meals at the house and it was more than adequately equipped. The bed arrangement, with a semi-private room for two of our daughters, was ideal. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Coolest Place to Stay!

We had a great stay at this beautiful house. We really enjoyed the pool too! The house was clean, cozy and overall just a fun place to stay. Michael, the host, was quick to communicate, was super helpful and friendly. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

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

A great trip back to the 60s

This is a fantastic property, it’s a time capsule of early 60s. The house is really just amazing architecturally, the back patio and pool area are serene. We felt the owner communicated very well and was flexible, overall a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

We lived in the pool

The house is amazing . So many cool features and interesting layout. The pool was fantastic! We swam everyday. Would highly recommend
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

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

Very Family and Pet friendly

Family get together close to local activities and back in evening and enjoyed playing in the pool.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

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

Hidden Mechanicsburg Gem

The 'Wright' Retreat was clean, well stocked, and very private. It is close to various Harrisburg/Hershey/Gettysburg attractions but the in-ground pool was a bigger hit with the kids. We spent a couple of days just enjoying the pool. Michael was easy to work with and responsive to all messages and inquiries.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

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

retreat house 2023

Absolutely relaxing environment! All you need to bring is your swim suit and personal care, everything else is provided even towels for the pool. The kitchen is overly supplied with all equipment. A very lovely getaway. Thanks Micheal for everything....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jim L.

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

Large communal spaces, great outdoors and nice pool

Overall the property is as listed. It has a lot of the owner’s belongings in it and it is clear that this place was lived in for a long time. As a result, the house is a bit tired in places. It had a few bulbs out here and there, and had a smell of mothballs along the main corridor but nothing major. For a family getaway, it’s perfect. Great pool (with box of toys/floats) and outdoor area surrounded by peaceful woods, and a firepit. Inside, the kitchen is well-equipped and there are 3 communal rooms. Lots of old games in the cupboards and books galore. Great bedroom for kids, with an ace bunkbed. Showers (wetrooms) are amazing. Great laundry facilities and 2 x fridges so perfect to stock up. Shops very nearby ranging from groceries to Starbucks to CVS. Farm shops are a must - Paulus has great outdoor area for kids, with animals, play place and sand pit. In sum, really nice spot. Perhaps could do with a once over to make it 5 stars and also worth refreshing the listing photos to show off everything. Nevertheless, great spot and we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alli R., Pittsburgh, USA

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

Unique property

We were looking for a dog-friendly house with a pool to disconnect for a few days and this definitely fit the bill. It's a unique layout and the 6 of us had plenty of room to spread out. The host was very responsive whenever we needed to contact him. I love to cook and the house had a surprisingly well-stocked kitchen - even though the area is secluded there is a Giant 5 minutes down the road so it was easy enough to pop out for groceries and supplies. The only improvement I can think of is the house could use a deep clean at the end of the season. Totally get it's an older property (we live in one too!) but there were a lot of cobwebs in corners and the windows could use a wipe down.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Bad weather

Heavy rain EVERY day. Everything was great except the weather.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Adam L.

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

Private Getway

The home provided the privacy we we looking for, was clean, and stocked with all you need. The property was like stepping into a time capsule and is an amazing stay lovers of design.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Christina and Kevin P., Clarksville, Tennessee

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

Great space for big families/small groups

Very unique home that seems frozen in time. A bit old and quirky but excellent space, fully equipped, beautiful setting, and great property management
Stayed 19 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Beth L.

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

The Wright House was the right house for us.

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving reunion with family at this house and enjoyed getting to see Frank Lloyd Wright-esque architecture from the inside. Michael, the property manager, was very responsive to our questions and to our needs.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Robert J.

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

Enjoyable family trip

We had a great time staying on the property with my wife, daughter, son-in-law, and two grandsons. We were out touring the area daily and it was a pleasure coming back to relax in the afternoons and evening. Certainly plenty of space to unwind. Michael as the property manager was fantastic and went out of his way to make us feel welcome. The minor renovations inside and out that were in progress did leave some dust, but certainly did not detract from our trip. Look forward to staying again if and when we return to the area!

6/10 Okay

Susan Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Needs some dusting and windows need cleaned and wasn’t told about small repairs being made

Was nice, pool was good, and kids enjoyed it, the house needed a good dusting
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Jennifer G.

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

Tournament weekend

Mike was very responsive when we needed to speak with him. He was also respectful of our privacy as guests. This property is very unique and we found it to be an experience to remember.

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Drayton, Ontario, Canada

We had a great time. This is our second time staying here. We will be back.

The house is exactly what we needed. Spacious rooms and decent kitchen. The pool was good also. We can't wait to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Unique and special space filled with amazing architecture, peaceful grounds, and a kitty!

We enjoyed a long weekend at the Wright retreat with our adult daughters and significant others. We have visited a few of Frank Lloyd Wright’s properties, so it was such a thrill to stay in a house with so much of his influence. Michael was very easy to deal with and responsive to our questions. He met us at the property, walked us around, pointed out and quirks and important details. We were lucky to have some very warm weather and spent a good deal of time relaxing in the lovely pool! We did go to Hersheypark one evening, which was very fun! The rest of the time we cooked, read, and really spread out! There are enough spaces to carve out alone time, and a large table for meals and games! The beds were very, very comfortable and there were enough amenities to keep everyone happy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Danielle K.

Amazing property!

We were in town for a basketball tournament for our daughter. We were lucky enough to stay in this house last year as well. The property was beautiful and serene in addition to being centrally located to the tournament venue. The house is charming and eclectic with modern touches. The pool offered a much-needed release after the tough basketball games in which the girls played. I would recommend this property to anyone!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Perfect.

This was a perfect spot to converge upon for Thanksgiving. The house is great - comfortable, well-stocked, and a really great design. The property manager is helpful and accommodating. We couldn't have asked for anything more.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Beautiful home!

I highly recommend this home for anyone traveling to the area. We came for a week with my dance competition team. There were plenty of beds to accommodate the girls (and the beds are very comfortable!) the kitchen is fully stocked with pots and pans and other cooking utensils. The neighbor stopped by regularly to check on the area. Cameras are surrounding the home for Security. The pool is beautiful and clean! The only complaint we had was with the hot water. Back to back showers are Not recommended... Hot water Ran out quickly. Overall, it was a beautiful place to stay.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

owner is the best! property is great

My family of 6 and I had a great time at this property. It was conveniently located (we were there for a Dickinson graduation) and Mike, the owner, was so accommodating and welcoming, setting up the pool for us a week early and allowing us to stay late when the graduation was going over. Would definitely go again.

About the host

Hosted by Michael

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I acquired this unique property just a few years ago and have since come to appreciate not only the beauty and uniqueness of the property but also the vision and genius of Frank Lloyd Wright. It is truly a work of art which I hope others can enjoy and appreciate as well.

Why they chose this property

The great thing about this property, aside from the complete privacy, peace and quite, is the close proximity to so many things (Hershey Park, the history of Gettysburg, the Civil War Museum in Harrisburg, the minor league baseball park on City Island in Harrisburg, shopping and the Amish country in Lancaster, etc.). Because of the central location, you can visit a different area each day and not have far to travel.

Languages:

English