Location: Lancaster, Dutch Country, Pennsylvania, USA (1116 Narvon Rd, Narvon, PA, 30 min east of Lancaster)
Accommodations: Historic Stone House, 4 Bedrooms, 1 Bath (Sleeps 8-9)
Need to get away from it all? Drive down a quarter mile lane to your own private, restored 200+ year old stone home on ten acres of absolute seclusion. Surrounded by farm fields and woods, there are no signs of neighbors, yet the property is within short driving distance to shopping, attractions, hiking and so much more.
Fantastic location for a romantic rendezvous to relax with your honey on the front porch to listen to the birds in the morning or the crickets in the evening.
Also the perfect place to bring the whole family to play on our huge cedar play set with 7' slide, rock wall, tire swing, fire pole and more. There is a sand box under the shade of a huge magnolia tree and a basketball court/net as well. We have a full-size crib for those of you bringing smaller children.
The property is large enough if you are looking for a location to host a family reunion, small wedding, or other outdoor get-together. The court area is perfect for setting up a large tent. Contacts for local tent rental, equipment rental, BBQ caterers available upon request.
Two minutes from Historic Poole Forge, a 24-acre Township Park with pavilion, picnic tables, playground and a 150 year old authentic covered bridge that you can still drive through. Also two minutes from Money Rocks, a County park that has a short 30 minute hike to a mountain-top scenic overlook of the farm valley below.
Ten minutes from grocery shopping, thirty minutes from retail outlet shopping, Dutch Wonderland (discount coupons available), Amish attractions, Historic Strasburg where you can ride a real steam engine.
Appreciate the craftsmen that built this farmhouse with 18" thick solid stone walls with only their hand tools and hard work. The home retains its original random width hardwood floors throughout and a unique hand-carved banister.
Whether you're planning a full vacation of Lancaster County tourism or you're coming to enjoy the peaceful relaxation of the beautiful countryside, this is the home away from home for you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace (2)
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2)
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Crib
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : HDTV in living room and master bedroom
- DVD
- CD Player (2)
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: coffee maker, blender, toaster, microwave
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio: Front covered porch and open back patio with knee wall
- Communications
- Telephone
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- The property has complete privacy. Huge cedar play set with swings, slide, rock wall, rope ladder, and fire pole suitable for kids of all ages. Large paved area the size of a tennis court with a basketball net (basketball provided). 6' x 6' sandbox under the shade of a huge magnolia tree.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Kids love the playset, the sandbox, and the basketball court!
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Other Activities
- 20 minutes to Intercourse PA and PA Dutch Tourism, 30 minutes to shopping at either Lancaster Outlets or Reading Outlets, 30 minutes to Dutch Wonderland, American Music Theater, 1.5 hours to Hershey Park, 2 minutes to Historic Poole Forge local park/playground, countless farm stands, hot air balloon rides
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Mid-May-Mid-Sep .. $250/night or $1650/week
Mid-Sep-Dec ...... $200/night or $1350/week
Jan-Mar .......... $150/night
Apr-Mid-May ...... $200/night or $1350/week
We hope to accommodate - please call or e-mail for special requests.
We accept credit cards through PayPal.
$200 security deposit. Security deposit returned within 14 days of departure if
no damages occur and no linens are missing.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2001
I grew up in Lancaster County and in this house! I moved away after college and getting married, but returned to the area after having children and spent a year restoring the farmhouse. My husband and I like to restore old homes and we are currently working on a historic inn in Churchtown, PA.
Why the Owner Chose Lancaster
I grew up in this house and we bought it from my parents and restored it. We lived in it for a few years before deciding to rent it out as a vacation rental because we loved the property and house and didn't want to sell it. The only reason we moved out is because we bought another 200+ year old stone home just five minutes away that we are currently restoring.
The area is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the peace and quiet of the countryside, strolling through local parks, watching horse and buggies go by, visiting the numerous historic districts, museums and various Amish and Pennsylvania Dutch attractions in Lancaster County. The property itself is the perfect getaway from hectic lives - you might not want to leave!
The Unique Benefits of this Historic Stone House
The house itself is truly unique being built with hand tools and hard work over 200 years ago! The cedar playset is a definite bonus and we had it designed/built so that adults could enjoy it too, so it's that much more fun to play with the kids! We love listening to the spring peepers in the evenings during the spring, the crickets in the summer and the birds any time of year - you can't beat that from your front porch!
Property Photos
- Your private country escape - Narvon Vacation House near Dutch Country.
- View from the front porch in the fall - Narvon Vacation House near Dutch Country.
- Dining Room - Narvon Vacation House near Dutch Country.
- Living room with HDTV
- Master Bedroom
- Cedar Playset for kids of all ages
- Winter wonderland
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, Charleston, SC
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We had a nice, relaxing weekend. The house is beautiful; we hope to own one just like it someday (sooner rather than later!). Thanks and take care. Heather
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We loved the house and had a very peaceful perfect Holiday. You have done a beautiful job on the restoration. Simple, beautiful, cozy, comfortable -- yet the house still feels a bit rustic and has great character. You don't usually expect an old house to be so flooded with natural light but all those windows really make it special. As you can tell, we really enjoyed it. Thank you also for the little holiday touches. It all helped make our stay very pleasant. I'll definitely recommend your place to anyone I know looking for a nice retreat. Happy New Year, Mary
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We had a wonderful time in your house and in your county, loved the house and the garden with the playground for the kids !! Thanks again for all the precious information you gave me. We went to Shady Maple, to the Amish farmhouse in Lancaster (very very interesting) and to the lovely city of Lancaster.