Location: Carlisle, Dutch Country, Pennsylvania, USA (Close to Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, and Gettysburg PA)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 1.5 Baths (Sleeps 12)
Keywords: House
With refinished hardwood floors, pocket doors, decorative wood banister, this Victorian will provide you and your guests with a feel of yesteryear.
The home is located only six blocks from the downtown square of historical Carlisle. Enjoy walks in the downtown area admiring the old architecture of days gone by. Carlisle is known for its heritage dating back to 1750. Both George Washington and Benjamin Franklin visited the area. Part of Carlisle's heritage includes the Indian School that Jim Thorpe attended. Carlisle is home to Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet School (CPYB), Dickenson College, Dickenson School of Law and the Army War College. Carlisle is also the site of multiple car shows during the summer months. The car shows are located approximately 20 blocks from the property with sidewalks available for that entire walk.
Carlisle is conveniently located in close proximity to many sites and activities. Gettysburg is about a 30 minute drive through very scenic countryside. Hershey Park is about a 30 minute drive. Baltimore, Maryland (80 miles); Washington DC and Annapolis, Maryland are within 120 miles of Carlisle making each of these destinations great for day trips. New York City is approximately 160 miles away making it a potential day trip as well. It is possible to drive to NYC and take in a afternoon matinée of a Broadway play and return all in the same day.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed (2)
- Twin/Single Bed (3) : These three twin beds are located on the third floor which is available for your use for an additional $50.00 per night or $300.00 per week.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : We are able to provide you a referal to a caterer if you desire.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Communications
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Must be 25 or older
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Shopping
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
The following rates are for the use of the first and second flooor (3 Bedrooms).
$225.00/night (2 night min.) .. $1350/week.
Third Floor (3 twin beds) is available for $50 per night or $300 per week
Second expansion area that provides three more twin beds for $50 per night.
After April 1, 2012 an adjoining unit will be available increasing total
accomodations to 16 for both sides of the Glass Gable.
There is also a $75 Cleaning Fee and 9% sales tax required
No pets allowed. This is a Non-Smoking property.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Property Photos
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- Living room. Fireplace is not functional but beautiful. - Historically Beautiful Carlisle Victorian House
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- Bricked Patio
Traveler Reviews (14)
Excellent Home for a family get together!
Guest: Lee Family
(Enola, PA)
Date of Stay: 12/28/11
Review Submitted: 01/02/12
The pictures on VRBO just don't do this home justice. More pictures would certainly drive customers to rent this home. Listed as 4 bedrooms, but actually 5. One bedroom on the third floor doesn't have a door, so it can't be listed as a bedroom. We just hung a sheet and my son loved sleeping there. Beautifully decorated for the holidays. Huge dining room with table big enough to sit at least 12. Large kitchen that has been updated, but still feels like it belongs in this restored Victorian home. Bedrooms are not small. The master actually has a seating area with couch and chairs. Lots of large windows throughout the house. We brought all the food we needed, and never ate out. Easy to cook in the kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. No complaints from anyone as far as sleeping was concerned. There is only 1 full bath, but we were able to work around that and only ran out of hot water once while everyone was bathing. Overall, a great property and highly recommended. Another plus...the owners were very helpful and kind!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Carolyn (Carlisle native)
Guest: Carolyn
(Knoxville, TN)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11
Review Submitted: 12/29/11
My husband and two sons (ages 22 and 25) arrived on Christmas Day to find this beautifully restored Victorian decorated for the holidays. We stayed for three nights while visiting and entertaining family. It was the perfect house for us, warm and welcoming. The pictures do not portray accurately the feeling of standing in rooms with 10 foot ceilings, pocket doors, fireplaces, hardwood floors, and much more. The house is very conveniently located to restaurants, the owners helpful, the house was clean. I would recommend this house highly for anyone and plan to use it again.
Owner response:Holidays are a very special family time. It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. Thank you for the recommendation and I look forward to seeing you again. Happy Holidays! Diana Brown Glass Gable
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Wonderful place!
Guest: Bob
(Oak Ridge, Tennessee)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11
Review Submitted: 11/27/11
This handsome Victorian house was the perfect place for a Thanksgiving get-together for my family. The house easily held the 6 of us, and could have accommodated more. Very spacious dining room, comfortable sitting room. Everyone was delighted with their bedrooms. A pleasant walk to and from downtown Carlisle. And easily accessible from the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-81. Nice!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Beautiful Home and Gracious Hostess!
Guest: Rebecca S.
(Enfield, CT)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
This was the perfect spot for my son's college graduation. With so many family members coming together, it was a great alternative to several hotel rooms and A LOT cheaper! The house is exactly as described but I'd say the photos don't do it justice. The house is simply beautiful, well cared for, and extremely clean! It’s certainly big enough for large family gatherings. We spent most of our time on the back patio sitting on a great stone patio set or out front on the huge front porch. Diana is a lovely hostess who answered any question we had. We didn't have one problem while we were there. I highly recommend this home!
Owner response:It is so nice to have families come and enjoy their stay. I especially like it when everyone can appreciate the character of the house. I do take a lot of pride in keeping the home in good condition just as I would like to find on my own vacation. Thank you for your kind review. Diana Brown Glass Gable
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
A Very Merry C!hristmas
Guest: Bill & Clare
(St. Augustine, FL)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10
Review Submitted: 01/10/11
We stayed at Glass Gable over Christmas with our daughter and her family from overseas and our other daughter and had 5 wonderful days in comfort and peace. The home was roomy enough for us 6 adults and 3 children as well as a Christmas Day gathering adding another daughter and family and two more children. We couldn't ask for a better environment to enjoy ourselves. It is clean and most items were provided and it is also handy to shopping and other necessities during our stay. It is a lovely home and the entire process was very well done and user friendly. We highly recommend this home away from home to anyone looking for a place to gather. Before you consider a motel, check this out. If you are sharing with another family member this is more cost effective, especially with a kitchen to be able to cook. We had a great time and thank you Diana!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing, age 55+, families with young children.
A Rare Treat
Guest: Kathy
(Greensboro, NC)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/03/10
What a wonderful place for our family reunion. Our every need seemed to be anticipated: fully equipped kitchen, comfy beds, delightful backyard patio and grill. The photos do not reveal the elegance of this home. We will be looking for excuses to return. What a great site this would be for a retreat or small business conference. Hmmmm.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with teenagers.
Kelly/Taylor Clan
Guest: Kelly
(Hartland, Wisconsin)
Date of Stay: 07/30/10
Review Submitted: 08/03/10
8/3/2010 Glass Gable was so much more than the photos portrayed. The moment we wallked in it felt like home. You could tell that every detail was done by thoughtful, caring owners. The layout was perfect for our combination family wedding held in Harrisburg and our weekend long family reunion home base in Carlisle. We traveled to Carlisle from Maryland, North and South Carolina and Wisconsin. Everyone had their own space and yet we enjoyed hanging out in the kitchen and the real bonus was the patio area. At the end of the day we would gather outside around the table to savor the pleasant evening and lively conversations. Diana equipped the home with ample linens, paper products and every kind of kitchen gadget you could possibly need - even banquet type tables in the pantry to use on the patio the day of our family BBQ . Glass Gable is a great place to walk from into the historical neighborhoods, we had fun discovering interesting dining choices and seeing the array of architecture. Make a point of having breakfast at Fay's Kitchen, the pumpkin pancakes were fabulous. It was easy to get to the grocery and the wine and spirits stores. Walkers and runners in our family were comfortable in the neighborhood. We had the best time reconnecting in the best setting that met all of our expectations and then some. We will definitely recommend Glass Gable to our friends and family. Darlene and Dan Kelly Hartland, Wisconsin
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.
Will Stay Here Again!!
Guest: Nick and Rachel
(Akron, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/09/10
Review Submitted: 06/14/10
Glass Gables was a fabulous place to stay during my family's recent trip to Eastern Pennsylvania. A total of 7 of us stayed there comfortably. The home is stunning and a pleasure to stay in. It is up to date with things like central air conditioning, a gas cooktop range, wall oven, microwave and gas grill. We were able to cook several meals there, helping us save money by not eating out for every meal. The owners, Diana and Walt, were more than helpful in their willingness to discuss the history of the home, pointing out places of interest in Carlisle, and providing directions to the surrounding areas. It is in close proximity to several eateries, and a movie theatre and Wal-Mart are within walking distance. Several lovely farmers markets and flea markets are a short drive away, and it is only a 30-35 minute drive down to historic Gettysburg, where we spent most of our time. We highly recommend staying here for your next visit to Eastern Pennsylvania. Our experience was so positive, we plan to stay here again for our next trip to the area.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Reunion Location
Guest: melruth831
(Voorhees, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/16/09
Review Submitted: 10/18/09
My old college roomates and I with their families really enjoyed our stay here! It was a very clean, beautiful and warm home to stay in while we enjoyed catching up. We get together every year and feel like we finally found a place that perfectly fits our group. We would love to rent it again! I will definitely be recommending it to any friends or family looking for an affordable stay for a group/family out in that area! Thanks so much Diana for letting us stay there!
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Wonderful Vacation
Guest: Mary24
(New Bern, NC )
Date of Stay: 08/06/09
Review Submitted: 08/14/09
This house was perfect for my family. We all came to Carlisle for a family reunion at a relatives house. The house was nice, clean and a wonderful set up. The location is great for day trips to Gettysburg, Lancaster, and Hershey. I would recommend this house to anyone coming into the area. The cost was reasonable.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
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