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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14335.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Orrtanna, PA
  • Gettysburg National Military Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg, PA (GTY-Gettysburg Regional)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Gettysburg's only Heated Indoor Pool year-round! Game Room! Hot Tub extra Cost

The hot tub is an add on fee not included in the rental price. Look below for the price break down

*********All guests must submit a valid government-issued ID along with a real-time selfie for identity verification before check-in.
Failure to comply will result in cancellation without refund.
**********If ANY trace of smoke or marijuana odor is detected, the responsible guest will be charged a $1,000 fine and may be subject to immediate eviction without refund.

Welcome to "The Big House" at Apple Blossom Farm. We are the only home in the entire area that offers a year-round heated indoor pool! Best in Gettysburg for Amenities! Embark upon a half-mile driveway adorned with organic apple trees and friendly deer as you head back to sheer bliss. The Big House is located in Gettysburg prestigious wine and orchard country just a quick 10 minutes to downtown Gettysburg allows you and the family to enjoy nature yet be close to all the action. Secluded and quiet – yet, practically next door from golf, shopping, restaurants, skiing, antiques, and lots more. The farm encompasses 30 acres of privately owned property where the air is cleaner. This is a retired apple orchard and with that comes agricultural pests i.e. stink bugs during certain times of the year. Sit on your private balcony that overlooks the pastures where you can watch horses, miniature donkeys, Highland cow, pygmy goats, deer, and wild turkeys plus many more animals.

Owned and operated by Pleasantly Perfect Rentals

We are located 66 miles from Baltimore, 85 miles to Washington DC, 3.5 hours from NYC, 2.5 miles from Philadelphia, 3 hours from Pittsburg, 60 miles to Lancaster, 1 hour to Hershey, and only 15 minutes to the Hagerstown outlets. Centrally located to Gettysburg, Ski Liberty, four vineyards, three golf courses, and two national parks all within a 15-minute drive.

Relax and spread out in in a two story 3800 sqft well maintained home. Every one of the 6 bedrooms has been newly decorated with luxury bedding and is impeccably clean. There are three full baths to more than accommodate your family and friends.

Enjoy the main level great room that overlooks our pasture while watching wildlife all around you. The horses will literally walk up 20 ft from the home along their fence line. If that’s not enough take a dip in a full size HEATED (82) indoor pool. Yep, no matter what time of the year you and your family can relax day or night in your own private 2 story indoor heated pool. The pool room hosts a dry bar, spiral stairwell to the upstairs great room, seating, pool floats and toys, and many more pleasantries. The Pool floor has been epoxey textured coated. No running in pool area. The pool is heated however the room is not. The room does warm up when the pool is uncovered.

Fully equipped kitchen with a gas stainless steel stove, 29 cu stainless steel fridge, Stainless steel dishwasher, granite counter tops, full sets of dishware, glasses, and utensils. Two full sets of cookware and cooking utensils. The Kitchen also has a counter to sit at to grab a snack and an island to gather around.

The great room has two full size always sanitized and regularly cleaned couches, wing chair, a custom 15 foot long all wood dining table, and large 50" LCD TV, DVD Player, HDMI ports. The house is equipped with high speed Xfinity Wi-Fi.

The outside upper deck has tons of seating and a hammock to enjoy spending time anytime of the day with your friend or family. Wake up and have a cup of joe while overlooking the horse pasture and the start of your beautiful day.

Master Bedroom upstairs (main level): Large Queen bedroom, Pillow top queen bed, siting area, full bath with Jacuzzi tub, dresser, closets and window overlooking the horse pasture. Has a 32 inch smart TV

Upstairs Bedroom 2 (main level) hosts a full size post bed and full closet.

Upstairs Bedroom 3 (main level) The butterfly room hosts one loft twin bed, one bunk bed with a twin on the top and full bed on the bottom plus full closet, dresser, and a view of the grounds.

2nd full guest bathroom on main level.
Upstairs bathroom (tub) for other two bedrooms and guests

Downstairs Bedroom 4: Queen bed, dresser, and closet.
Downstairs Bedroom 5: Queen bed and closet.
Downstairs Bedroom 6: Queen bed, dresser, and closet.

Full bathroom, with shower for the downstairs rooms

Family Room downstairs is perfect for the kids to play or adults as it is our game room! soft tip darts, foosball, ping pong, air hockey, card table, karaoke machine, and pool table There is also a 32 inch flatscreen TV with an Amazon fire stick

The front porch of the house has a propane grill and we provide propane.

The Big House is perfect for friends getting together or bringing the family together for a wonderful relaxing vacation.

This rental is NOT a place to invite other family and friends that are not staying in the rental. The home is not a venue to host gatherings in our outside of the rental.

While your on the farm enjoy spending time with our rescue farm animals. All are friendly and fun to interact with 2 horses, 2 pygmy goats, 2 barn kitties, 40 chickens, ducks, geese, 1 Highland yearling, and Donkeys! Its like having a petting zoo at your disposal. Children enjoy helping feed the animals daily. Our 16 year-old son does sell treats for the chickens, horses, donkeys. and goats located just inside the front door.

We do accept dogs for a $150 flat fee per dog. No cats!

The rental and property are treated for fleas and ticks. We also in between each guest have a crew that comes in with black lights to check over all carpet and floors for any pet accidents The day of checkout. Any areas are immediately sanitized and deodorized.

The home is located out in the country. That means there are field mice. We do exterminate quarterly however The home cannot be hermetically sealed off. At certain times of the year there will be stink bugs as they are an agricultural pest. They are completely harmless and we do spray for them.
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The home welcomes a 6 person hot tub! In order to keep our rates low the hot tub will be an add on fee.

Rates for Hot tub differ due to length of stay
Cost.
2 nights $150 flat fee
3-5 nights $200 flat fee
6-8 nights $250 flat fee
9-11 nights $300 flat fee

Renters must be 25 or older!!!!

No parties or events of any kind.

At no time do we allow any ATVs or any type of motorbikes on our property.

We look forward to hosting you and your family!

We do have departure procedures that will need to be done prior to check out
Stripping bed sheets off, taking the trash out, putting away dishes.

We also have a rental agreement that must be signed.
GUEST ID PHOTO REQUIRED with picture of yourself to verify booking party.

This rental does have a ring doorbell cam. That faces the parking area.

Property manager

Elizabeth Barber
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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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
Must have an adult at all times in pool area.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Dogs $150 / per. No puppies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
May smoke outside
Must sign rental agreement Must do departure procedures upon check out Take out trash, clean dishes, put furniture back where you found it.
Dinner parties are events if you go over the 14 rule guest count. Provide photo Id and selfie, match the name of the booking guest and Credit C
Guests at the rental: We do not allow anyone on the property other than our guests. If you would like a visitor Please reach out prior to booking.

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

Orrtanna

Located in Orrtanna, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Round Barn Farm Market and Eisenhower National Historic Site are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mr Ed’s Elephant Museum and Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg. Travelling with kids? Consider Gettysburg Railroad Station Museum, or check out an event or a game at Knott Athletic Recreational and Convocational Complex. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Orrtanna, PA

What's nearby

  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Jennie Wade House - 12 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Gettysburg College - 13 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 16 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Gettysburg Visitor Center - 18 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Appalachian Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Gettysburger - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dobbin House Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Friendly's - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Gettysburg's only Heated Indoor Pool year-round! Game Room! Hot Tub extra Cost have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Gettysburg's only Heated Indoor Pool year-round! Game Room! Hot Tub extra Cost pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Gettysburg's only Heated Indoor Pool year-round! Game Room! Hot Tub extra Cost?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gettysburg's only Heated Indoor Pool year-round! Game Room! Hot Tub extra Cost?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gettysburg's only Heated Indoor Pool year-round! Game Room! Hot Tub extra Cost located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Orrtanna is within 6 mi (10 km) of Adams County Winery, Gettysburg National Military Park and The Round Barn Farm Market. Mountain View Golf Club and Eisenhower National Historic Site are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Spring Break
We loved everything about this property. The hostess truly thought of everything and was very attentive to any need that we had. She went above and beyond. We could not have asked for a better stay. Our only regret was not staying longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Getaway
Great house. Close to a lot of activities for all ages. Awesome country location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great staff retreat
Stayed with my board of directors and it was the perfect location for it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
We would come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Drew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Winter Escape
From the goats, donkeys, horses, and the friendliest cat around to the accommodations, we had an incredible stay. The home was more than well appointed. Very clean, and all the extras were a plus. The pool and hot tub were a welcome respite after a day of chasing kids around on skis. Great kitchen to enjoy a family dinner and breakfast. We will definitely be back! Thanks to Elizabeth for being such a great host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Thanksgiving
Home is perfect for a family get together. Easy access and Elizabeth was great to work with. Kids enjoyed the animals, pool and game room. Already booked for next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay!
Thank you Elizabeth and family for your warm hospitality. From the time of booking until after we left communication was quick and helpful. We felt so welcomed to your beautiful home, thanks for sharing it with us! The views are spectacular, location was easy to find with your clear directions. Thanks to your son Vaughn for the fresh eggs and animal feed that was for purchase. The kids enjoyed feeding the friendly animals, and we can see they are well taken care of! The house had great decor, including brand new stunning wall murals in the living room and pool area! Beds were comfortable, soft towels, tons of amenities throughout the house and property - and thoughtful attention to details. The pool was a real highlight, complete with pool toys and floats! We really appreciate how you go out of your way to make your guests comfortable! Hope to come again soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Magical Christmas Experience
Our extended family of 14 spent five days at this lovely home over the holidays. We particularly enjoyed the farm animals, fresh eggs, jacuzzi, indoor swimming pool and ample space to gather or enjoy some private time. The dining room table that comfortably seats 14 was a huge hit. You couldn't have asked for a more responsive host! Elizabeth was quick to reply to any questions we had and did everything to ensure that we had a perfect family gathering on their beautiful farm.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
50 years of women’s swimming Gettysburg College
Had a wonderful stay to celebrate 50 years of woman’s swimming at Gettysburg College.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house
Our stay (reunion with college friends and spouses) was wonderful at The Big House! The owners took great care to have the place ready when we arrived. The space was big and roomy but very cozy! Highlights were the pool, the fire pit and the amazing views of the sunrise and sunset each day. I could go on and on but just know that you won't regret booking this place - it's an amazing home and experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent house and stay!
My friends and I had a wonderful stay! Our kids really enjoyed the indoor pool as it was a rainy weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
The place was amazing! House was perfect and the view was beautiful. Very peaceful, loved the animals. It was a great get together with all our friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway for our family
It was very relaxing and nice getaway for the family! The kids enjoyed all the animals and being a deer hunting family, it was exciting to see all the deer every morning and evening from the back deck!! The pool was also great for the kids especially since it was so hot while we were there!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kurt s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A+
great for young children!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing House with Fun Farm Animals
We stayed at this lovely house for my son’s wedding. We had 14 people. The place is large and spacious and has absolutely beautiful views. Everyone had fun interacting with the farm animals as well. The owners live on the overall property and are very responsive to questions and requests. Everyone enjoyed the game room and pool. Very close to Gettysburg. We loved that we were able to bring our dogs with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
The house exceeded our expectations great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing pool house, farm experience, and close to Gettysburg and parks!
We had a fantastic stay - the kids loved the pool, we enjoyed feeding the animals w/ Vaughn's snacks, the house was jam-packed with games, karaoke, etc., and we had a great visit to Gettysburg and nearby state parks. The setting & view out of the main hall is majestic - took some good panos! - and overall, our summer stay was a huge success, and we'd love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our group.
Large rooms for our family gathering. Plenty of space for the kids to play. Fabulous pool. Kids loved the friendly animals. So much outdoor area to run and play. Perfect location close to Gettysburg for historical tours. Three suggestions: 1. Update the bathrooms and you need one more for the number of guests you can accommodate. 2. Let us load the dishwasher just before we leave so that the dishes in the cabinets have been sterilized in the dishwasher and not hand washed. 3. Provide enough toilet paper for the entire stay so we don’t have to run out and buy some mid-stay. Thanks for a fun visit to beautiful Pennsylvania country!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
This house was absolutely amazing. It was the perfect setting for our yearly family vacation. We loved seeing the animals and the view at this house was breathtaking. Cant wait to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary get away
The house is beautiful, the hot tub and pool were perfect. My family really enjoyed the animals. just couldn't feed them because only the cat food was labeled. The dining table was big enough to accommodate our whole family for dinner. Enough space for everyone to branch out and do their own thing. Nice spacious bedrooms. The host (Elizabeth) was quick to respond before and during our stay with any questions. Just perfect, worth returning to again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway
Family getaway with 14 people age range 2 - 70. There was something for everyone. The pool was a highlight all around. Very well kept and clean. The animals on the property were a hit; all were very well taken care of and friendly. It was convenient to purchase firewood and eggs onsite. The location was super close to everything
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swimmers Paradise
My family's favor part of this rental was the indoor heated pool. Second runner up are the animals. Quiet and secluded property located close to Getttysburg. Host was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend and would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
This house has everything! Many games, pool, hot tub, animals, and close to Gettysburg!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get-away!
Wonderful location and great stay overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

keith h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical Family Vacation!
This property exceeded our family’s expectations in every way!!! The highlights included the beautiful indoor pool and the delightful animals who could not have been sweeter. The house was stocked with every convenience, and there were things for all ages to enjoy. The host and her son were friendly and accommodating and genuinely cared that we enjoyed our stay. We are already talking about booking again at this lovely property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Elizabeth Barber

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I have been hosting for almost a decade multiple vacation rentals.

Why they chose this property

You can't beat the uniqueness of the property and grounds.

What makes this property unique

Indoor heated private Pool / not Room
30 acres of private property
centrally located
Hot Tub Extra fee
Dogs welcome fee

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests