Vacation Rentals by Owner

great rental

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 05/03/12 Review Submitted: 05/14/12

Our family group ranged in age from 8 months to 71 years. The house was perfect for us--very clean and well-maintained, lots of bedrooms with enough bathrooms to accommodate all of us. There was space to gather as well to get some time alone. Very safe neighborhood. Travel crib was helpful for the youngest baby. A 2-and-a-half-year-old child liked the books, toys, and play space in the basement. Both the owner and the manager responded quickly to inquiries. The security deposit was returned promptly. Would definitely recommend this property.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Beautiful and comfortable vacation property

Guest: RekaH (Flemington NJ)
Date of Stay: 04/05/12 Review Submitted: 04/14/12

We had a wonderful time in this immaculate and well kept home.The place was super clean, spacious, conveniently located for area attractions. Setting up the stay was easy and we allways had prompt response from the owners and caretakers. They were very helpfull and kind. We will stay here again! Would recommend to any family to make this home part of a nice vacation.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Family Vacation

Guest: Tallie (Salisbury NC)
Date of Stay: 03/12/12 Review Submitted: 03/23/12

My family thoroughly enjoyed our week at this property. It is conveniently located to Sight & Sound, the Amish heartland and Hershey. The property was clean, well maintained, spacious and very comfortable. The owners thought of everything even providing equipment to make the house wheelchair accessible. Providing the paper products, detergent, soap and coffee was just icing on the cake! I would definitely recommend the property and hopefully can return in the near future. The property manager, Priscilla, is also a delight and very helpful.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent Home - wonderful stay

Guest: Dan (Harrisburg)
Date of Stay: 03/08/12 Review Submitted: 03/13/12

This home is a new, very large house with many amenities in a quiet neighborhood. Rooms are nicely furnished. This house is VERY clean and well maintained. Transactions before and after arrival were efficient and professional. I hope to stay here again next year.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful and Relaxing Holiday

Guest: Getaway (New York, NY)
Date of Stay: 12/24/11 Review Submitted: 02/22/12

My family and I (7 adults and 3 young children) converged on this house for Christmas week. What first struck us was how BIG, new and clean the home was (they use 'green' household cleaners). With so many bedrooms and bathrooms, each adult and was able to have their own personal space. The kitchen was fully stocked with all necessary appliances and cookware for a week of holiday cooking and baking. The basement was large enough for the children to have space to run around, and it too was stocked with books, toys and puzzles. The location was great too. Far enough away from all the lights, but close enough to Lancaster attractions and outlet malls. There is a large grocery store just a few minutes' drive away. The owners and property manager are very professional and will attend to any need you might have. I highly recommend this place for any large family gathering.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

Beautiful and clean home outside Strasburg, PA

Guest: Eric Widmeyer (Berkeley Springs, WV)
Date of Stay: 12/09/11 Review Submitted: 01/03/12

We recently returned after a short weekend at this beautiful vacation home. We have been visiting the Lancaster area for well over ten years and this place is by far the best home we have stayed in. As a matter of fact, this is our second visit to the home. The owners are fantastic and more than accomodating. The home is very clean, well equipped and a very short drive from Strasburg located on a quiet street. I would highly recommend staying at this home and hope to again return in the very near future! Thank you for allowing us the opportunity (again) to stay in your home.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.

Clean, Spacious, Well Located Home

Guest: JTC (Kensington, MD)
Date of Stay: 11/23/11 Review Submitted: 01/12/12

My family, my brother's family and my mother (total of 10) stayed here for a long weekend and found the house to be very clean, comfortable and spacious, with plenty of room to spread out and a bed for everyone. The house has great views and we enjoyed our walks on Hans Herr Drive past the Hans Herr House through beautiful Lancaster County farmland. Nearby grocery store and other retail amenities are very convenient. The owner does restrict food and drinks from the TV sitting area, but the breakfast table area is conveniently adjacent. We would stay here again.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing.

Great place to stay

Guest: WD in VA (Vienna, VA)
Date of Stay: 11/18/11 Review Submitted: 11/23/11

My wife and I brought the kids up to see the Strasburg rail museum and we had a wonderful stay at this conveniently located home. The kitchen is spacious, modern and well-stocked; there is a good washer and dryer, which is great if you have young kids; there is a huge basement and back yard for the kids to play; and enough bedrooms for most groups. Towels and linens are included, and the rate was more than reasonable, and the owner was responsive and pleasant. I highly recommend staying here if you intend to visit the Strasburg area.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

A lovely place to stay

Guest: jt (NC)
Date of Stay: 10/15/11 Review Submitted: 10/30/11

The home was a great location for our needs, since we were visiting historical places like Gettysburg. The home was clean, offered a great selection of brochures, suggestions for things to do and the kitchen was perfect for meal preparation. The layout, which made it perfect for socializing. We were glad to have the recommendation to visit the Herr House...it was really interesting and the tour guide was very informative!

Recommended for:Age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Lovely Home. Peacefull Setting

Guest: Joanne (Erie, Pa)
Date of Stay: 10/06/11 Review Submitted: 10/16/11

This home in the country is very peacefull. The home is nicely decorated, and very accomadating.This was our second stay and I know it won't be our last! It is close to all thegreat attractiin Lancaster has to offer.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great rental for a large family party!

Guest: Sarah C. (Beverly, MA, USA)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 08/23/11

This house was great for our party of 13 - 10 adults, 2 toddlers, and an infant. Plenty of space for the whole gang, and all of the extras (laundry detergent, coffee, sugar, toys, etc) was a nice touch. The house is literally minutes from all of the "Amish country" attractions, and we also took some day trips to Philadelphia and Gettysburg. The property was super-clean and wonderfully maintained, and the air conditioning was so welcome on the 90+ degree days we had during our stay! I would wholeheartedly recommend this rental for a large family group looking for plenty of elbow room in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood in a charming part of the world!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Wonderful house!

Guest: Lee and Steve (Rhode Island)
Date of Stay: 07/24/11 Review Submitted: 08/24/11

The house was beautiful! The grounds were very inviting to my children as they loved walking near the corn field and catching butterflies! The most important thing was the cleanliness of the home. We'd love to stay again! Rhode Island Family

Recommended for:Age 55+

Excellent Stay for the East Coast!!

Guest: Steve (Minneapolis, MN)
Date of Stay: 06/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

The vacation home has worked really well for us. We've done Manhattan, Philly, Ocean Beach, and DC. We've also learned a bunch about the local Amish/Mennonites. Local visits included the Lancaster farmer's market, Hans Herr house, and the Hershey factory. The location is perfect: close enough to tourist attractions yet quiet and comfortable. Best wishes and good travels.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Great Home

Guest: Michelle (Long Island, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/09/11 Review Submitted: 06/14/11

We had a wonderful time staying at this home. I highly recommend this vacation rental. The house is beautiful, spacious, well appointed and immaculately clean. We loved watching our children running around the backyard with the rolling farmland as a gorgeous backdrop. It’s a short 15 minute scenic drive to Dutch Wonderland. Perfect. Thank You for sharing your home.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Jennie
Date of Stay: 05/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

We were happy to share a family get together. The house is very clean and beautiful and worked out well for all of us. The Lancaster County is very neat and a lot of interesting places to visit. Guestbook extract – May 2011

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Guest: Diane
Date of Stay: 05/12/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

We were so comfortable in your beautiful house. We so appreciate your large and comfortable house – a place for rest, family meals and good times. Thank you. Guestbook extract – May 2011

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First time renters

Guest: Jennie (Floral Park, NY)
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

This was our first time renting a vacation home and the experience was great. The house is better than what the pictures depict and the location was very central to everything - approx 15 mins to Dutch Wonderland and 45 mins to Shady Maple. We traveled with 2 toddlers and they enjoyed the house too! I managed to take the best picture of my son running around in the HUGE backyard. Thanks for a memorable stay!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Joni
Date of Stay: 03/28/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

We were so blessed to have chosen this beautiful and roomy house that was so perfect for our family visit to Pennsylvania. The atmosphere is peaceful. We felt perfectly at home! We saw “Joseph” at the Sight-and-Sound. There was the highlight. We highly recommend this theater to all who visit! Guestbook extract – March 2011

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A weekend to remember

Guest: Leesburg (Leesburg, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/25/11 Review Submitted: 03/05/12

We recommend staying at this wonderful home to anyone. It was very clean and comfortably furnished. You really get a feeling of staying at a family home not just a rental. The location is excellent for any tourist activities in Lancaster. It was so nice not having to be concerned with bringing our own linens.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, sightseeing.

Lovely home!

Guest: Amy (Prince George, VA)
Date of Stay: 03/17/11 Review Submitted: 03/27/11

We had such a wonderful stay at your house! It has been difficult to find places we can stay with my physically-handicapped mother so your home was such a blessing to us. We really appreciated all the little touches you provided--so many things we would typically have needed to bring with us were provided which was a big help. The ramp in the garage was very useful also. When we next travel to the Lancaster County area we will definitely try for a return stay!

Owner response:We are glad you had a good stay and look forward to welcoming back in the future. Thank you.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Ivelisa
Date of Stay: 02/21/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

Thank you for welcoming us to your beautiful and peaceful home. Our family had a great time. We enjoyed every second in your home that we spent together. All the inspirational messages made us reflect and today we are leaving with a different perspective of life and the importance of life. Your home is beautiful. We can’t wait to come back. Guestbook extract – February 2011

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Guest: Annabelle
Date of Stay: 01/10/11 Review Submitted: 07/11/11

Our family had a tremendous time in your peaceful wonderful home. We enjoyed discovering Lancaster County and found comfort and peace back at the home. The playroom was perfect for a toddler and we borrowed some of your board games for the adults. – Guestbook extract – January 2011

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Fantastic Family House - best rental we have ever used

Guest: Bob and Judy and family (Illinois, Virginia, Washington State)
Date of Stay: 12/21/10 Review Submitted: 01/05/11

This wonderful house was God’s Christmas gift so our family could be together for Christmas. Our daughter and family who live locally had just found out that she has cancer and she was recovering from surgery. We decided at the last minute to move our family Christmas from Illinois to PA. Everything about the house was better than we expected. Our daughter could use the first floor master and not worry about steps. We had plenty of room for each of our children and their families. We enjoyed cooking in the spacious kitchen that was well stocked with tools, dishes, bakeware, etc. The kids loved the space in the basement for playing and all the toys that were provided. I did move all the games and puzzles out of their reach. I didn’t want to be cleaning up and sorting all the small pieces at the end of our stay. The house was spotless and stocked with most everything we needed: from pillows and linens to cleaning supplies, laundry soap, hand soap and even lotions. The only thing we ran to Kmart to get was shampoo. Kmart is very close. You cannot go wrong in renting this house.

Owner response:We are very glad that you were able to spend a family Christmas at our home. Thank you.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Awesome Place

Guest: Angie W. (Berkeley Springs, WV)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 12/15/10

Our family rented this house for a weekend in Lancaster, and a trip to Hershey. The house was very accommodating for 3 families. Everything we needed they had. We loved this house. They provide linens, detergents, and hand soap, and most houses we have rented, you have to bring your own. The house had enough space you didn't feel you were on top of each other. Our kids loved the basement. They had their own space to play, and the owners provided enough toys and games to keep them occupied. The house was very clean, and in great order. The owner and property manager was very helpful, and very quick to answer any questions.

Owner response:Thank you. We are glad you enjoyed the stay in beautiful Lancaster County.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Family Home

Guest: Nancy & Jack (NC)
Date of Stay: 12/03/10 Review Submitted: 12/11/10

Visited the area to see "The Miracle of Christmas" at Sight and Sound. My inlaws came with us and this was the perfect home. We never expected to find a home with a master downstairs for them and a 2nd master upstairs for us! Our teenage son enjoyed the basement. Clean and stocked with everything you need (though I couldn't find a hairdryer, so you might want to bring one if needed). Priscilla was a dear to help my husband get the tv back on after he lost it playing with the remotes! Lots to do in the area. Convenient location allowed us to pack a lot of fun into 2 short days - Amish country, Hershey and Sight and Sound. Don't hesitate to rent this one if you're looking for a clean, spacious home ideal for large families or multi-family vacations.

Owner response:Thanks for kind feedback. We are sorry about the hairdryer. There should be one in the upstairs Master Bathroom.

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

House Beautiful!

Guest: Katie (PA)
Date of Stay: 09/16/10 Review Submitted: 09/29/10

The house is very clean. Cozy, comfortable & spacious. Perfect for our girls weekend. The bookcase with the flyers on local attractions is a great idea!. We had a wonderful weekend. The rental procedure was handled professionally and Priscilla went out of her way to make sure we were taken care of. Thank you!

Recommended for:People with disabilities, families with young children, girls getaway.

Guest: Wilson
Date of Stay: 11/25/09 Review Submitted: 11/24/09

What a peaceful and restful time we enjoyed. We love your beautiful home and all of the special touches included to make our stay enjoyable. Priscilla was a delight. (guest book extract)

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Guest: N/A
Date of Stay: 10/06/09 Review Submitted: 10/05/09

We enjoyed our stay very much. You have a beautiful home. (guest book entry).

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Guest: Doster
Date of Stay: 05/11/09 Review Submitted: 05/10/09

We came here for the first time for our annual - family - girls only - quilting and sweing retreat. We are all so pleased with this house - it has everything anyone would ever need for comfort and convenience. A lovely home away from home. (guest book extract)

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Guest: Solther
Date of Stay: 04/25/09 Review Submitted: 04/24/09

We enjoyed our vacation in this clean and neat home. Many thanks to Valerie and Jake for keeping it in very good shape as well as tidy. We also appreciate very much Priscilla's kind support to make it all happen. It was wonderful to have our family here to celebrate the Easter holiday. (guest book extract)

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Guest: The Burns Family
Date of Stay: 03/29/09 Review Submitted: 03/28/09

This is a lovely place. Everything was just as it needed to be. We had a blessed time. (guestbook exctract).

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Guest: The Scott's
Date of Stay: 02/01/09 Review Submitted: 01/31/09

What a lovely, refreshing break from the demands of ministry. Your home is truly beautiful, and we enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you for your hospitality. (guestbook extract).

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Guest: The Nerads
Date of Stay: 12/26/08 Review Submitted: 12/25/08

We had a wonderful holiday in the home. Thanks for making everything so easy. (guestbook comment)

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Guest: Dauber
Date of Stay: 11/28/08 Review Submitted: 11/27/08

Enjoyed your wonderful home for several chilly days in November. I felt as if I was at home! The house is decorated with taste and style, the neighborhood is quiet and peaceful, and the SNOW made everything picture perfect. (guestbook comment)

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Guest: Rachel Matthews (Clifton, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/08/08 Review Submitted: 10/08/08

The house met our expectations and was clean and spacious. It was great for our stay with friends and our 2 toddlers. I hope to return in the future with the Grandparents. Only slight negatives were the master bed being a bit too soft and the pillows all being the same thickness (too thick for me). Some spares of different thicknesses would be good.

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Guest: Pamela Clarke (Burlington, MA)
Date of Stay: 09/02/08 Review Submitted: 09/02/08

This home is beautiful and the view was spectacular. We loved eating out at the patio overlooking the farm and the house more than accommodated us and our 5 children. Getting to and from for shopping and sightseeing was very easy – we went to Baltimore too for a Red Sox game. We would definitely stay here again. Thank you for the pleasure of staying at your home.Sincerely,The Clarke FamilyBurlington, MA

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Guest: Elaine Wicklund (Cambridge, MN)
Date of Stay: 08/11/08 Review Submitted: 08/11/08

We thoroughly enjoyed our two week stay at the Absolute Comfort Vacation House. We found it to be fully stocked with necessary items. It was in a very convenient location and great area for our visit. We were very pleased with the accomodations and the attention we received from the manager. We would love to come back again.

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Guest: Sandra Solther (-)
Date of Stay: 05/26/08 Review Submitted: 05/26/08

Nice and neat property. Clean and spacious. Great view and location. Really close to all attractions. Can't wait to return later this summer.

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