Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 235.8 sq m

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Parking available
Fireplace
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Columbia, PA

Turkey Hill Experience
‪6 min drive‬
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
‪9 min drive‬
Spooky Nook Sports
‪10 min drive‬
Lancaster, PA (LNS)
‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our little cottage in the country. Come relax and enjoy the comforts of home in a cozy and comfortable environment. As you enter the outdoor courtyard you will find a seating area in front of a gas fireplace to enjoy. Also, you may have your meals at a bistro table for 2. A gas grill located under a roof in case of inclement weather. As you enter the home you will find an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, dining table for 2, living room with comfortable seating to enjoy a book or watch a movie or television. Relax with music from a Bose Wave. The bedroom has a queen size bed and the bathroom has a curbless shower with a teak seat. Please look forward to being in the country enjoying life! We welcome your dog with bowls and a pet cover on the sofa. Maximum weight for your dog is 30#. Only 2 dogs are allowed with a $100 fee for one and $75 for the second one. Send information for approval. We do require that you cleanup after your dog and attend to them outdoors. Please note that our home does not accommodate children. Our home is convenient to Routes 30 & 283 to travel easily to Columbia, Lancaster City, Amish country, covered bridges, Gettysburg, Hershey, and day trips to Philadelphia, Baltimore,Washington DC, or NYC. If our home is not available please check our other homes: the FairView #655744 and the Mod Pod #4632936

Property manager

Carol Heth

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

2 dogs maximum and the weight for each is 30#.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Travel the driveway slowly with respect for others and pets

All gated areas are no access except for your yard area

If visiting family or friends contact us to know they are only stopping over for a short visit.

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Spooky Nook Sports and Boulders Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Root's Country Market & Auction and Park City Center. Susquehanna Glass Factory and Field of Screams are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.

Columbia, PA

What's nearby

Turkey Hill Experience - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Spooky Nook Sports - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Franklin & Marshall College - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 19 min drive - 18.9 km

Getting around

Mount Joy Station - 14 min drive
Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Two Cousins Pizza - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪Black Olive Family Diner - ‬5 min drive
‪Union Station Grill - ‬6 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Susquehanna Glass Factory, National Watch and Clock Museum and Turkey Hill Experience. Wright's Ferry Mansion is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

6 April 2025

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

4th time staying here

This was our 4th time staying in the Bird House and we had another enjoyable time. We love the country location it makes us feel like home. This time we enjoyed the York Herb and Garden Festival on Friday and spent a lot of time visiting the Amish Greenhouses. We cook most of our meals to spend time with our dogs but we did order take our from Caruso's Italian Restaurant and it was great and only 5 minutes away so still very hot when we arrived back to the house. We would highly recommend it and of course staying at the Birdhouse.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

17 March 2025

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

Work Retreat Play

Staying on a mini farm, surrounded by rolling pastures, chickens, two mini donkeys, and an emu named Ferrari was good for the soul. The cottage was perfect for work, and taking breaks to say hello to the donkeys made the time fly. Arriving to homemade blueberry scones and a dozen farm fresh eggs was lovely! We purchased our meals for the weekend at Central Market, and enjoyed Lancaster and Columbia as much as our short stay would allow. We hope to return, if only to see how big the frolicking calves from the farm next door get. Thank you Carol and Pete for envisioning a sweet little compound of magical and well-appointed cottages, and opening it to guests.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

2 January 2025

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

Columbia stay

This is our third time staying here and we love it.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David O.

31 October 2024

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

Our Second Time Visiting

This was our second time staying here at The Bird House Cottage. Everything was great. Looking forward to booking a few days in the near future.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

buffy e.

30 September 2024

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

35th Wedding Anniversary

The property was just as the pictures showed. The owners brought us fresh made scones when we arrived, which were delicious. The house was absolutely perfect for our stay. We will be planning another visit. Thank you so much!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Susan O.

16 August 2024

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

The perfect stay!

Other than the constant sound of gunfire from a nearby shooting range, our stay at Carol and Pete’s “bird house” was absolutely wonderful- clean, well accommodated, and friendly with delicious blueberry scones and fresh farm eggs. We loved the roosters and cows!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H.

2 August 2024

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

Awesome

Awesome stay at the "Bird House." Carol and Pete were fabulous hosts, making sure everything was perfect for us. We will be back. Thanks guys!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

16 June 2024

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

Love it and we will be back again.

This was our second time staying here and we love it. The country setting is what we enjoy and pet friendly as well. Close to everything but tranquil and relaxing.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen C.

9 June 2024

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

The Bird House

Amazingly tranquil. Carol and Pete are great hosts. We will be back!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David O.

14 May 2024

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

A Great Place!

A great place to stay and relax. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Z.

25 March 2024

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

Wonderful hospitality and beautiful farm

The accommodations were beautiful, the hosts were extraordinarily friendly and welcoming, and their scones are the best we have ever had. We will definitely be staying with them again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan "Mac" C.

9 February 2024

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

Best Ever

We had the best ever experience before we even arrived. Our hosts couldn’t have been more diligent making certain we had everything we needed and we were comfortable. This is a perfect setting for anyone with mobility concerns. Don’t hesitate to book it! You will be thankful you did.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

26 November 2023

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

Thanksgiving getaway

Our stay was amazing. The rental was beyond our expectations! pictures are spot on but in person it is even cuter. hot blueberry scones and fresh farm eggs from the property owners. We will stay here again when we come visit our daughter. Everything and Everyone are great! . Can’t say wonderful things about our stay. Must come try it for yourself!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y., Tacoma, Washington

1 November 2023

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

Wonderful Spot

A lovely setting amid the beautiful PA rolling farmlands. And loved the presence of the chickens, donkeys and the emu on the property. The cabin is clean and wonderful and just as pictured (except I don’t believe the beautiful shower is captured in the photos). It turned cold that week so we weren’t able to enjoy the outside space as much but look forward to a return stay in the summer!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis A.

25 August 2023

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Nice stay close to all kinds of activities

Wonderful stay, really enjoyed all the animals on the property. Close to a variety of places to see. Nice oasis to visit! Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale B.

6 August 2023

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

We will be back. Sad to leave!

This stay was amazing! Everything we were looking for and more. I think the kitchen and bathroom were my favorite. Luxurious but comfortable. The hosts were so kind and thoughtful. Homemade scones and flowers were waiting. The pictures could never do this gem justice. Thanks Carol & Pete

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

27 July 2023

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

Delightful!

What an amazing place this is. Like every other review, Carol and Pete are the BEST hosts. I didn’t realize how much I needed to get away until I spent time in The Birdhouse. Everything is as spectacular as it is in the photos. I would stay here a million times over!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

20 July 2023

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

Quiet and Lovely

As everyone else says, this place is truly as lovely as advertised. We enjoyed the privacy and personal touch (delicious homemade scones and fresh eggs), and would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., Boalsburg, PA

12 June 2023

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

Charming Cottage

Comfortable, clean, charming cottage. Everything good you have read in past reviews is true. We arrived during the time of poor air quality due to the Canada fires so had to adjust our exploration of the area to inside attractions and we found much to do. Carol and Phil were always available to support our stay and the blueberry scones are superb. Farm fresh eggs made a wonderful frittata. The cottage shows the knowledge of a great host, interior design and expert construction. Then outdoor patio is lovely from early morning to sunset. Great place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Clear Spring, MD USA

5 June 2023

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

Loved The Bird House

The cottage was anazi g! We stayed a long weekend and took our two dogs. Carol and Pete take great care of the human and furry guests. From fresh flowers on the table to warm sco es personally delivered to treats for the dogs that mi e loved. This is located in a perfe t area. 30 minutes max to everythi g we wanted to do. Antique stores in Columbia were great and somethi g to do on Sunday. We loved our morning coffee on the patio by the fireplace with the dogs abd and then eveni gs out there were just as nice. All the farm animals were a plus and m My husband was right at home. The fresh eggs were great! We definitely will stay here again when returning to Amish country. It was our first time here.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

20 April 2023

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

Wonder stay

The birds nest is just like the pictures,but just being there is so relaxing.Carol and Pete are great hosts and Carol’s blueberry scones are heavenly.Our Yorkie Molly had her first encounter with chickens,roosters and cows and enjoyed watching them.If you like nature listening to birds and walking this home is for you

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

10 April 2023

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

Private and Peaceful!

My husband and I enjoyed a long weekend at Carol and Pete’s cottage. The entire place is beautifully constructed and tastefully decorated. The bed was so comfortable, along with custom kitchen cabinetry, farm table, cathedral ceilings, comfortable living room and a spacious bathroom with a modern walk in shower. The outdoor living space was truly an experience with rusty window frames to highlight the beautiful scenery. Hearing the roosters and birds just added to the overall experience. We enjoyed our visit to Lancaster and a beautiful walk on the Northwest River Trail to see the Conoy White Cliffs. We suggest driving to Bainbridge, parking in lot, and walking the trail to Conoy (to and from is 3.5 miles). Carol and Pete couldn’t have been more gracious and were always reachable if we needed anything. We will definitely be returning for another peaceful getaway! Thank you, Carol and Pete!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

4 April 2023

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

Pictures don't do justice!

We have stayed at dozens of vrbos, usually about 4 or 5 per year. This place was completely perfect in every way! Owners are so sweet and pay attention to every single detail. Everything was amazing, the weather was not on our side as it rained the whole time. The courtyard reminds me of an Italian villa, it was beautiful, my favorite spot. Loved the animals so much! Thank you for a spectacular weekend, and we are still dreaming of those scones, by the way....

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine S.

30 March 2023

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

Perfect

The place was beautiful & the host went above & beyond to make you feel welcome! Hope we get to stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

18 February 2023

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

Return visitor

We came back for another day at this sweet little cottage. Five stars the first time and somehow even better the next. We love exploring the property and going down to the river nearby. The fenced in hard for the dogs is ideal, and we love the patio fireplace. The eggs and scones are such a treat, and Carol and Pete could not be more gracious. You can feel yourself relax as soon as you drive onto the property. We'll be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Carol Heth

I have lived in this area all of my life and have grown to appreciate the little piece of paradise that we call home.

Why they chose this property

Growing up down the road and having my Grandparents next door has been a great life experience. The area had always been very family oriented with my Aunts, Uncles, and cousins next door. There are still families that have been here for their lifetime.

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English

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