Private Cottage on horse farm easy access Gettysburg, Hershey, York Harrisburg<br>
Private cottage with contactless checkin on gated horse farm. On the first floor is a living room with comfortable chair and queen sofa bed with new mattress. First floor full bath with shower and hotel amenities of dryer, body wash, shampoo, conditioner. Iron and ironing board in space. First floor kitchen with bistro table for 2 and full refrigerator, stove, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and basic kitchen amenities. Outside covered porch with table for 4 and additional seating for 4. Outdoor grill for cookouts. Enjoy amazing sunsets from the porch. Upstairs is a loft ceiling bedroom with queen bed and premium bamboo bedding. The bedroom has a vanity, desk and chairing for relaxing. The space has tv in bedroom and living room. The cottage has heat and air conditioning and fan is provide for convenience. The cottage has cable and High speed internet for work or entertainment. The cottage offers privacy on a working equestrian estate. Tours to meet the horses must be arranged before. Guests are not allowed in barns without escort. The property offers off street parking in gated estate and 1 minutes access to route 15 and 10 minutes to turnpike. Convenient to everything but private.
With covid we are implementing new cleaning standards which include using UV sterilization between guests. We purchased room units which are placed in each room and then ventilate the property. Our staff then cleans and prepares the cottage for your arrival. We ask guests to follow state and county guidelines for social distancing and mask protocol. Thank you for your understanding.
Only 1 full bathroom downstairs is available.
Property manager
Lynne Guimond
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Breakfast available
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Do not enter barn without tour arranged. Must have escort
You are welcome to walk in the common area but permission must be granted for the fields and woods.
You are responsible for leaving the kitchen clean. Dirty dishes will be and additional $25 fee.
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
Note from host: Please let us know if you have additional guests.
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 recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Dillsburg
Located in Dillsburg, this holiday home is near theme parks. Boiling Springs Pool and Gifford Pinchot State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Paulus Farm Market and Capital City Mall. Carlisle Fairgrounds and Monkey Joe's are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Dillsburg, PA
What's nearby
Haars Drive In Theater - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
Williams Grove Speedway - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
Messiah College - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
Ski Roundtop - 22 min drive - 18.6 km
Carlisle Fairgrounds - 23 min drive - 23.3 km
Getting around
Harrisburg Transportation Center - 24 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 5 min drive
China One - 6 min drive
Lottie Nelson Dining Hall - 13 min drive
T.J. Rockwell's American Grill & Tavern - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Private Cottage on horse farm easy access Gettysburg, Hershey, York Harrisburg<br> pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Private Cottage on horse farm easy access Gettysburg, Hershey, York Harrisburg<br>?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Private Cottage on horse farm easy access Gettysburg, Hershey, York Harrisburg<br>?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Private Cottage on horse farm easy access Gettysburg, Hershey, York Harrisburg<br> located?
Situated in Dillsburg, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mohican Site, Iroquois Site and Shawnee Site. Wyandotte Site and Delaware Site 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.
We traveled to the area to reconnect with family and friends; the location was great with easy access to the other towns where we need to make our stops.
Quaint ,tastefully decorated cottage. Perfect for two. Small, yet
has everything needed for a comfortable , relaxing getaway. Beautiful
scenery and the host is very accommodating ! Really enjoyed our
stay here !
We were blessed to have such a wonderful time - the cottage is darling in a quiet peaceful atmosphere and we had the wonderful security of Duncan the gentle giant and we just adored him. We so loved it - its on the top of our list of new places to stay :) thank you for being gracious hosts. Rita, Deanna, Jackie and Melissa
We greatly enjoyed being around nature and watching the horses! The plce was easy to get to. The owners are very nice—their house is a short distance from the property, but it still seemed private. It's quaint and small, perfect size for a couple. Be aware that the stairs to the sleeping area is steep with a dip in the roof at the top one needs to avoid. Lovely!
Dana S.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
4/10 Poor
Dawn B., Whitewater, WI
21 July 2022
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The one where our luck with vrbo ran out.
First the positive:
1. Good location, easy to get to Gettysburg, Hershey, Appalachian Trail, and Harrisburg.
2. Host was very quick to return messages.
3. Contact less check in was easy..
4. Bed was comfortable.
Negative:
1. Not private. Listing pics are misleading as there is a house about 30 feet away from the cabin.
2. No shades or blinds on door and windows in kitchen and blinds in living room did not close all the way.
3. The house next door owns five dogs. 3 of which are very large and come over to visit, uninvited. We were sitting on the back patio having dinner and wound up with a big dog face in my plate, which pretty much ruined the food. One morning, a very large dog came running at me barking and growling as I left the cabin. The neighbor was right there to call the dog off, but I was pretty shaken.
4. The cabin had a mouse infestation. The cookware in the drawer beneath the oven was covered in mouse poop and urine. I wish vrbo would allow reviewers to post pictures because i took a lot. We informed the host who reminded us this is a "working horse ranch". I grew up on a "working dairy farm" and we NEVER had mice in the house so not accepting that as an excuse. She said she would bring over mouse stations but we never saw her or the stations.
5. There laundry facilities are actually in the basement of the house mentioned above. Entry is thru recessed cellar doors and a very steep set of stairs-that were covered with garden hoses (again, I have pictures). Basement had many spots of standing water, some over an inch deep. Laundry room was filled with piles of dirty clothes, bedsheets, towels, etc. Like, I get the main house is obviously a long term rental, but how many people live here?
In hindsight, the first morning when we saw the mouse poop, we should have asked for a refund and left because on the last morning, there was mouse poop on the kitchen counter. Thankfully we had made it a point to store all our food in the fridge or closed up in our cooler to avoid having mice get it.
I'm super disappointed in this place. The last reviewer said "horrible", but nothing else. Details people-when you leave a review, details are important!! We never would have rented this place if we had all this information in hand.
Perfect for 2 people (couples)
Central to a lot of places
Friendly, responsive management and owners
All the emenities you need in a cute, tiny cottage
On a horse farm so very unique
Sit on the back porch and watch the sunset over the hillside while also watching the horses in the field
Clean, quiet, comfortable
What more do you need?
Our little guy was so excited to stay at the tiny house with the horses. He kept saying that he was going to sleep on hay like the horses do :) The cottage is cute and very clean. In the morning we walked just a couple yards to the lookout to say hello to the horses in the pasture. A truly lovely stay on a lovely piece of land.
Very charming and welcoming cottage! Very well equipped with thoughtful touches such as extra power cables for an IPhone and paper and colored pencils for the kids.
My 18 year old daughter & I spent a week in this adorable cottage on a gorgeous working horse farm. The caretakers were super friendly & the cottage was immaculate! We will definitely make a return visit!
This property is very safe and secure. It is convenient to many good places to visit. It is safe and well stocked. The neighbors are friendly and helpful.
This was our first time ever B&B 100% satisfied The owners went above and Beyond on to have everything you would ever need On a scale of 1-10 they were a 15 Thank you so much
Lynne was very responsive to messages. Check in was easy and contact free. The cottage was not only very clean, it was absolutely adorable! I enjoyed 2 nights there with my dog, while visiting Caledonia and Pine Grove Furnace state parks to hike the Appalachian Trail as day hikes. It was great to be able to grill a delicious dinner on the beautiful patio overlooking the pastures just before sunset. The kitchen has just about anything you'd need to prepare meals. The upstairs loft has the most comfortable bed!
The property is gorgeous and very relaxing to watch the horses.
The property is located very easy access to the highway (15). It is close to Gettysburg, beautiful states parks, the Appalachian Trail, Army Heritage Center and more.
I would happily stay here again, especially since it is so easy to access from the DC Metro area.
We just wanted a getaway near some nice hikes and this fit the bill very nicely. This cottage is very cozy. It would be even better for a group of four in warm weather, when you could all eat on the patio out back, but we did cook multiple meals and the kitchen had all the cooking supplies we needed. COVID prevented a barn tour but we did get to see the horses from a short distance, even from the observation tower - we don't do eventing, but I bet that would a fun place to watch it from if you were! Lynne was a super-responsive host and answered all of my messages very promptly. All in all, we had a great time and we recommend this property.
My husband and I usually fly for our vacations but due to COVID, we are driving and staying in homes instead of hotels. We were driving to the Catskills and only needed the house for the night. I wish we would have had a couple more days. It is a very clean and perfect size house. We had our 2 dogs with us and found a great dog park for them to run and play. I would definitely recommend this place. The owner was a very good communicator.
We were in town for the PA Farm Show as exhibitors. Due to time constraints in the event schedule we did not make it to the property until late evening. No problems, as they have a lock box for the key.
Quiet location, comfy bed, no road noise. Very clean
Had to leave very early for 8am competition at the Farm Show again
Nice experience and convenient location to the Farm Show Complex
Property is cute. Reminds me of a tiny house. It was easy to find and property is beautiful. They had even decorated for Christmas, which was very nice. Good place for 2, tight if you bring in anymore even just to visit.
Overall enjoyed our stay. Thank you
Jennifer D.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
About the host
Hosted by Lynne Guimond
Family estate purchased for equestrian activities. We enjoy meeting people from all over and sharing the farm.
Why they chose this property
This property is amazing and we have been hosting for over an year and are super hosts with a 5 star rating. The cottage is wonderful and relaxing. The people enjoy watching the horses and wildlife in the fields. Barn tours can be arranged and all visits must be accompanied.
What makes this property unique
Meeting the horses!
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests