Location: Gettysburg, Dutch Country, Pennsylvania, USA (15 miles to Gettysburg and 40 miles to Lancaster and Hershey)
Accommodations: Farmhouse and Cottage, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2.5 Baths (Sleeps 8-12)
We invite you to stay in our comfortably and tastefully decorated 1840 four-bedroom PA German Farmhouse and cozy Smokehouse Guest Cottage with fireplace and loft nestled in the middle of 83 acres of rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The Pennsylvania Farmhouse is a simple log frame structure with white German siding with two front doors, typical architecture for the mid-1800's. The cottage has a large central stone fireplace and was used as a smokehouse and summer kitchen in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Situated in beautiful Adams County, we are located approximately three miles from the historic colonial town of East Berlin, PA (population: 1,400), founded by Pennsylvania Germans in 1764 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
The property has a beautifully fenced in-ground pool, Pennsylvania bank barn, 3-car garage, lovely views, and privacy and is an excellent base for relaxation and exploration of nearby Gettysburg (25 minutes), Hershey (45 minutes), Lancaster's PA Dutch Country (less than 1 hour), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and New York. Our farmhouse is registered as a Civil War Building (built prior to 1863) and has received recognition from Historic Gettysburg-Adams County, Inc. as a home restored to its original 1840's era. World-wide travelers will find many French and European touches, including original art, classic and contemporary books, and handmade pottery in both the farmhouse and cottage.
Sleeping Accommodations:
PA German Farmhouse (sleeps up to 8): Our beautifully simple and classicly historic PA German farmhouse has four bedrooms on the second floor, three with a double bed and one with two single beds. All are furnished with antique dressers, desks, and lovely bed linens.
Pre-Civil War-era Smokehouse Guest Cottage (sleeps 2-4): This cozy country cottage has one loft-style bedroom with double bed on the second floor and a comfortable pull-out sofa bed (double bed, which sleeps 2) in the living room. The huge fireplace in the center of the cottage was once used by early farmers to smoke meats. It was later used as a summer kitchen to cook and can fruits and vegetables that were grown on the property.
Small Weddings welcome (50 people or less). We would be glad to give recommendations for tent rental, caterers, photographers, and videographers.
Please consider a lovely vacation in October or November, months which are absolutely beautiful at our farm! Our property is perfect for family reunions, friends' get-togethers, and girlfriend getaways.
Winter Season Rates:
November 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010
$300/night; $1700/week (3 night minimum)
Pre-Civil War-era Smokehouse Guest Cottage (sleeps 2-4) available to rent from Nov. to April for $130/night or $780/week (7th night free) (3 night minimum). Perfect for a romantic getaway.
Farmhouse (sleeps 6-8) available to rent from Nov. to April for $225/night or $1350/week (7th night free) (3 night minimum).
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: Three car
- Covered Parking
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Double Bed: Total of 4 (3 in farmhouse and 1 in cottage)
- Twin/Single Bed: Total of 2 (in farmhouse)
- Convertible Bed: Comfortable sofa bed (double, sleeps 2) in cottage living room
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Direct TV with over 150 channels
- Private Pool: Private, beautifully fenced in-ground pool with spectacular views of the sunset every night.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen (2) : Full Kitchen in both farmhouse and cottage.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: Beautiful dishes and glassware, colorful table linens, placemats, new Farberware cookware,
- Refrigerator (2) : Refrigerator in both farmhouse and cottage.
- Dishwasher
- Microwave (2) : Microwave in both farmhouse and cottage.
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Weber charcoal grill.
- Deck/Patio: Lovely deck at the pool with umbrella table and lots of chairs.
- Balcony: Second floor old-fashioned balcony off the master bedroom of the farmhouse overlooking lane, cottage, and property.
- View/Location
- Mountain View: Views of rolling fields of corn, milo, and soybeans surround the farmhouse and cottage which sit in the middle of 83 acres.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Other Amenities
- Peace and quiet, two picnic tables, large yard, front porch with porch swing and rocking chairs, lots of wildlife - birds, rabbits, deer
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: We've discovered that families love our property!
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- We provide 5 bicycles for your enjoyment to explore country roads in the area. Also, we have croquet, volleyball, and lots of yard games for families. For the pool, we supply pool toys and "noodles" as well as beach towels for everyone.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
$300/night..$1700/week Nov 1, 2009 - April 30, 2010-3 night minimum
$250 Refundable Security Deposit
Balance due 30 days prior to arrival.
6% PA Sales Tax, 3% Adams County Tax will be added.
Personal Check, Cashier's Check, or Money Order.
NOTE FOLLOWING RATES for Summer 2010 (Sat to Sat rental preferred)
$385/night...$2310/week May 2010 - Oct. 2010 - 3 night minimum
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- 1840 Farm Property on 83 acres - Dutch Country Farmhouse and Cottage Near Gettysburg & Historic Areas, Ideal for Antiquing.
- Inground Pool - Dutch Country Farmhouse and Cottage Near Gettysburg & Historic Areas, Ideal for Antiquing.
- 1840 PA Farmhouse - Dutch Country Farmhouse and Cottage Near Gettysburg & Historic Areas, Ideal for Antiquing.
- Cottage
- Cottage Fireplace
- Cottage Kitchen
- Farmhouse Dining Room
- Farmhouse Family Room
- Farmhouse Bedroom
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