Sylvan Retreat Getaway

• Phil has thought of everything

  Phil has thought of everything

  • Guest Tom N.
  • Date of stay 12/14/12
  • Review Submitted 12/23/12
  The owner has thought about just anything that you could possibly need for your stay from menu's of local places, tourist sites, even a card for the local supermarket so you can take advantage of their sales. He had red roses waiting which wowed the women, and left small instructions any place you would need them to operate something which was very useful especially for operating the shower which has the most unusual way to switch from faucet to shower mode. The house was nice and roomy though the furnishings kept it cozy, and the property was very nice, there were lots of jays and cardinals the first day and multiple murders of crows the second, probably due to hawks flying near by. The property is close enough to anything you could need but a stand of bamboo keeps the place semi private from the residential neighborhood below. All and all we enjoyed our stay and in fact are booking another 2 nights in May.

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• tourist

  tourist

  • Guest Anita H.
  • Date of stay 11/27/12
  • Review Submitted 12/04/12
  Sylvan Retreat Getaway was a wonderful place to stay for our sisters trip. It was centrally located to the activities we wanted to do and the house was adequately furnished so we could fix our own meals and relax in the evenings. I would definitely stay there again.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• Sylvan puts the "treat" in Retreat!

  Sylvan puts the "treat" in Retreat!

  • Guest The Beach family
  • Date of stay 11/14/12
  • Review Submitted 11/18/12
  I'm so glad we were finally able to book a (mini) vacation that included Sylvan Retreat. I had been looking at the house for more than a year but could not coordinate our calendar with the availability of the property until our stay just days ago. It is a charming, relaxing bit of history that welcomes you the moment you enter! I loved having wifi and a TV in each bedroom (we don't have cable at home, so that was a REAL plus). There were fresh flowers on the table, and every amenity one could think of. I hope to return in warmer weather so that we can enjoy the outdoors. If you have a chance to book this property, you won't be disappointed.

  Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway.

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• 3rd Stay - Gathering of Goddesses

  3rd Stay - Gathering of Goddesses

  • Guest Alice K.
  • Date of stay 11/09/12
  • Review Submitted 11/15/12
  This was our third stay at Sylvan Retreat. We are a group of women who go to Lancaster to shop. We have done it for seven years, and found Sylvan Retreat three years ago. What a gem. It is clean, comfortable, and a home away from home. The home is tucked away with plenty of ground to feel like you are definitely in the country. The two first floor bedrooms have televisions in them, and the upstair area has its own bathroom. The kitchen has everything you would need. To think you are staying in an old schoolhouse is cool as well.

  Owner response: Thank you for the review. The upstairs area also has a television (with a built in DVD, as do the other two).

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• Hurricane Sandy

  Hurricane Sandy

  • Guest Sam
  • Date of stay 11/10/12
  • Review Submitted 11/13/12
  My family traveled to PA because of the power outage from Hurricane Sandy. We LOVED staying here! We feel so blessed to have found this place! It worked perfectly for our group of 6 - 3 kids, my hubby & I, my 82 yr old fr.-in-law. Taught oldest how to play pool, middle one to play ping-pong. Loved puzzles & games! Saw Jonah at Sight & Sound. Loved the Fireplace (daughter's asthma didn't tho!) Phil was great! The information he had there about the area was very useful! Concordia Church was fun to attend & even worked for 2 hours to help us to vote! We would love to come again, when we can take a "planned" vacation!

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

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• Great getaway location

  Great getaway location

  • Guest Ang
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/06/12
  Our extended family enjoyed our stay at Sylvan. You feel as if you are away from everything but actually close to it all.

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

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• Just as lovely as the pictures make it look

  Just as lovely as the pictures make it look

  • Guest Charlie
  • Date of stay 08/11/12
  • Review Submitted 09/02/12
  We stayed for a week in August of 2012. Our two kids (9 and 6) loved the big upstairs bedroom and bathroom. There was a nice selection of DVDs they could watch. The yard was plenty big for them to run around and play, and there was lots of shade during the summer. The place is almost out of sight from the street so it has a very private feel even though it is not out of the way. Both the house and grounds are well maintained and clean, the owner responded to our questions quickly.

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

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• A Real Treasure!!

  A Real Treasure!!

  • Guest CT and ME Guests
  • Date of stay 08/18/12
  • Review Submitted 08/26/12
  We can not say enough wonderful things about this property! This was our 1st visit to PA and we really picked the perfect spot to travel from in order to visit the sights! Our Host was delightful to meet and VERY accommodating in every regard! This property lacks NOTHING! There is more than enough room for a family, or a few couples as we had. The listing description and photos are accurate but Sylvan Retreat has much more charm than words can describe! We needed nothing, as the kitchen is well stocked with utensils and the necessary tools for cooking a lovely meal. The linens are provided and we really appreciated the washer and dryer! Beds provide a peaceful sleep and the ambiance of the decor is very welcoming and comfortable! We ventured to many different places, Gettysburg, Hershey Park, Strasberg Railway and Chickies Rock Park near the Susquehanna River where we saw Eagles flying!! Highly recommend Smith's Hotel for Philly Steak sandwiches and the Mussers Grocery store for staples! The Amish goodies in the town of Bird-in-Hand were an added bonus! All were within a 1/2 hour to 1 hour distance. We will definitely be back!

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

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• Sylvan retreat is a perfect retreat

  Sylvan retreat is a perfect retreat

  • Guest Sheri
  • Date of stay 07/19/12
  • Review Submitted 07/27/12
  Sylvan retreat has something for everyone! We had preschoolers and a toddler who loved the upstairs bunk room, an infant who had a bed and booster seat on site and an adult recreation room for when the kids had their quiet time. They think of everything here, with tips on where to go, to hiking on the property, to the relaxing swing, to the indoor movies, books and board games And the fire pit to make s'mores was just a perfect way to end a great day in Lancaster!

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

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• Just like the pictures.

  Just like the pictures.

  • Guest Lisa R.
  • Date of stay 07/10/12
  • Review Submitted 07/26/12
  We would definitely rent this place again. It was exactly as the pictures showed. the house is a nice older house with a lot of charm. It is very peaceful because it is set back from the road. Theo owner was very nice and the property has been in his family for many years and he shared that history with us. It was very interesting. We only stayed for a couple of days and we all wished we could have stayed longer. The guys enjoyed playing pool.

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Additional information about rental rates

Check or credit card. Security deposit needed to secure reservation.

Additional Fees and Taxes:

7% taxes. $200 security deposit. No other fees.