Apartment

“The Loft”

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A bedroom with a large bed, a chandelier, a brick wall, and a window.
A living room with a chandelier, a chair, a lamp, and a picture frame on the wall.
A black shelving unit with framed photographs, a potted plant, and a vase.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, and a dining area with a round table and bench.
A kitchen counter with a decorative backsplash, two stools, and a white bowl on a plate.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Garden
  • Non smoking

Explore the area

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Lancaster, PA
  • Place, St. Leo the Great Catholic Church
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Franklin & Marshall College
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Dutch Wonderland
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2nd Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

“The Loft”

"The Loft" is a one of a kind charming and unique space in this authentic Victorian. Attention to detail throughout to make your stay special. We put extra attention into our beds making them SUPER comfortable & offer high quality bedding & memory foam for a great nights sleep!! High speed internet and 2 TV’s! The work desk converts to a makeup vanity. Spacious floor plan great layout for privacy. Enjoy our fully stocked kitchen with custom made table to stay in and enjoy meals. Little touches everywhere to make you feel at home! It feels a bit like your own private tree house on the 3rd floor. We provide FREE PARKING. Close and convenient to all the Lancaster attractions. Less then 4 miles to downtown Lancaster and 6 miles to Spooky Nook! If you’re looking for something different, this is it!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17
Open staircase no gates, steep/narrow steps
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Wash & put away dishes used
Empty trash into outside cans near the mailboxes.
Turn off AC’s and heat OFF
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Registered guests only, no smoking or pets ($500 fine)
Quiet time 9pm-9am Max 72 heat, 68 AC. NO 3rd party bookings, may not disconnect WiFi or smart devices, no unregistered guests
Check out: please wash, put away dishes used. Empty trash in outside trash cans, turn off all heat/AC, close windows, return key lockbox

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2474673
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, this apartment is near theme parks. American Music Theatre Lancaster and Sight and Sound Theatre are cultural highlights, while Amish Farm and House is a notable landmark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Brooks Tennis Center or Penn Medicine Park. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Lancaster, PA

What's nearby

  • St. Leo the Great Catholic Church - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 10 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 16 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Tanger Outlets Lancaster - 23 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Dutch Wonderland - 23 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 7 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wegmans Market Café - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is “The Loft” pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “The Loft” ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “The Loft” ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “The Loft” located?

Situated in Lancaster, this apartment building is within 2 mi (3 km) of St. Leo the Great Catholic Church, James Buchanan's Wheatland, and Long's Park. Park City Center and Franklin & Marshall College are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable. Home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay in Lancaster

My sister and I stayed three nights at this beautiful property. It was very cozy and homey and perfect for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay!

Great place for a family of four. Cute property, very clean and good central location. The host gave great directions and ensured we had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 11, 2022
Thank you Erin for the great review! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property. Great location. Host is an excellent communicator and super friendly. I accidentally booked the wrong departure date and she accommodated us in another unit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Beautiful lay out...great host. Very neat and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 20, 2023
Thanks for the great review! It was a pleasure hosting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for quick get away

We had a great time in this super cute loft apartment. Owners have it decorated so perfectly. Wendy, the owner, was amazing to work with. She answered all my questions quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 18, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review! It was a pleasure having you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls weekend

We had a wonderful stay at The Loft. It was clean and modern. The location to everything was great. The little diner accross the street made for a great breakfast spot. Check in and check out was simple.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2022
Thank you for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Very convenient to Franklin & Marshall as well as downtown Lancaster. Apartment was very comfortable and well stocked. Owner was super easy to communicate with and very kind. One note is that the apartment is up two sets of stairs, one set pretty steep, so it's not a place for folks with mobility challenges. But, overall, it's an excellent place to stay. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Our stay

Our stay was accommodating but the location was a little further out from the sites we came to visit…. none the less, we enjoyed our stay,. The apartment was cute and clean. Enjoyed the diner across the street as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2022
Thank you for the great review! So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun, clean loft

I stayed in this great place for a long weekend to enjoy the Sheep & Wool festival in MD. I selected this place because my family lives nearby. It’s a beautiful, welcoming place. Plenty of room for my friend and me.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 12, 2023
Thanks so much for the great review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun Girls Weekend in Lancaster

My mum, aunt, and myself rent this ADORABLE loft for a fun girls weekend in Lancaster. The attic of this beautiful, vintage home has been transformed into a cozy, inviting loft, complete with two bedrooms and kitchen. We were so impressed with this space and it was perfect for our weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, relaxing weekend

My granddaughter and I enjoyed a cozy and relaxing weekend at "The Loft." The property was beautifully equipped and appointed--exactly as it appeared in the pictures. The beds and bedding were especially nice and the furniture in the living room--sofa, chairs, pillows, throws-- were all warm and cozy on a cold, winter weekend as we watched TV in the evening. "The Loft" was a great place to come back to after a day of sightseeing and shopping. We would certainly stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 28, 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this wonderful review! We greatly appreciate it!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked for us

Cute, little loft worked great for our family for a two night stay. Kitchen was great to cook our own food. Bathroom shower is a small space:) but all in all it served us well! Great location near the highway and Wendy was super to communicating with!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2022
Thanks for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Loft

My daughter and I spent a long weekend in Lancaster for a mother/daughter getaway. The Loft was a beautiful place to stay. Everything was very clean and comfortable. We actually were able to meet our host and she was a very lovely person. She cares for all the little details of her property. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 9, 2022
Thank you for the kind words and it was a pleasure meeting you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice Loft apartment

This was a very nice apartment on the 3rd floor. It very clean and had everything you would need for your stay. Wendy the host was great, very good communications. She answered all my questions fast. This apartment is centrally located to all attractions around Lancaster I would book it again if I am in that area..
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on May 2, 2023
Thank you so much for the great review! We really appreciate it.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden Gem

The Loft is amazing! There was plenty of room for us all to move around. We loved that we could walk down to the Mexican restaurant for dinner. If we plan a trip to Lancaster again we will definitely book the Loft!! Our Host was amazing and helpful! My only suggestion would be more towels, but this is also on me cause I should have asked about linens before I stayed! Definitely a 10/10 place to stay!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2023
Thank you for the great review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Trip

Wendy sent us all the check-in info ahead of time making check-in and check-out a breeze. The loft apartment was conveniently located for our Lancaster/Hershey weekend and our trips to Hershey Park, Green Dragon, the Turkey Hill Experience, and Iron Hill Brewery. The apartment was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for our family of 5. Parking was easily accessible in the rear of the building. We would highly recommend this host and apartment for any trips to this area! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2023
Thanks for the great review!!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, Convenient Retreat

This was a covenient location for us to attend an event at Millersville University and also see some local attractions. Check in was super easy. Property was easy to find and was as advertised. Much larger than we expected. Only potential downside for some individuals is the steep stairs, but that wasn't an issue for anyone in our group. Super impressed that someone was able to carry up a full size fridge and stove at some point. We definitely would stay here again.
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2023
Thanks so much for the great review! We are so happy you all enjoyed our unique space and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

The location was perfectly situated between all the family members we needed to visit for Christmas. The off street parking is a must! Yes there is a steep staircase to get to the apartment, so I just let hubby carry the bags. lol. Apartment had everything we needed and the bed was super comfy. We didn’t use the extra bedroom, but those beds looked comfy too. Would definitely recommend! Wendy was great and very communicative.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 17, 2024
Thank you so much for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lancaster Loft

We stayed at the Loft for 3 nights and found the accommodations exactly as described and shown. Thoughtful touches and beautiful decor are throughout this 3rd story apartment in a lovely Victorian home. The beds & bedding are very comfortable and although we needed to run the air conditioners during the entirety of our stay, they kept it cool in the late July heat. Our host Wendy was very responsive regarding check-in and was available for questions. Highly recommend the Loft as long as no one in your party has difficulty with stairs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2023
Thank you Lisa for the great review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Posh Little Spot!

My daughter (17 years) and I stayed in The Loft during a basketball tournament in Lancaster. The apartment was very cute and historic and had everything we needed for our stay. The WiFi was great. Outlets were scarce for plugging in a computer or phone. The steps to the loft are very steep and at times hard to negotiate with bags. It was fun for my daughter to experience what living in a historic apartment would be like. We had a great time and I would recommend the Loft. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2023
Thanks for the great review! We appreciate it 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodations and location

Wonderful place to stay. We arrived late and in the dark. Some confusion with parking called Wendy and she immediately picked up and stayed in the phone until we parked and got into the property. The steps into the loft are steep so don’t weigh yourself down with bags and such to go up those stairs. Myself girlfriends are all 5-8 to 510. We didn’t feel cramped at all in the loft. Beds are comfortable it was down in the 30s first night but the loft stayed comfortable with the heating units. Only thing I recommend is bring your own towels if you like big fluffy thick towels.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 2, 2023
Thanks for the 5 Star review!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and character

Everything was super at the Loft. It was a great location to visit downtown Lancaster and the surrounding area. The apartment had everything we needed. It’s decorated very tastefully and was very clean and comfortable. The two bedrooms are separated by a living area and then the kitchen and bathroom are down a hall. The kitchen had comfy chairs and table as well as breakfast bar seating. The living area is a little small with an awkward layout due to the stairway being situated in the middle of it but the hosts have done the best they can with it and it is very cute. The kitchen is very comfy and we spent most of our time in there when we weren’t out exploring. Wendy is very responsive and easy to communicate with. We would definitely consider returning to the Loft the next time we are staying in the area! It is a great place to stay and safe and so close to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Location

Make sure you know what your getting

The “ loft “ is at the top of a 3 story Victorian house. Steps Iup are very steep and narrow. Be very careful if you are going in hot weather months. The air conditioning is controlled by the host remotely. She wants to know when you will be in unit so she can turn on the air. If you arrive earlier than expected you will find the no air. You have to contact her to turn it on and hope she gets the message timely. Air goes off during the night. Additionally if you want to get news or watch the TV program, the “ smart” TVs don’t work and there No instructions on how to operate and host doesn’t know to operate either. No list of restaurants in the area or information about area.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 26, 2024
Unfortunately communication was a challenge. If guest arrives earlier then indicated, AC may not be on. Please try to communicate accurate arrival times so we can plan accordingly for your comfort. We have smart TVs and offered to assist with how to use them. Our “Welcome Book” and magazine rack are located in the kitchen with restaurant and other suggestions in the area. Please check out our other great reviews! Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Wendy Downie

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Our family loves hosting guests from all over the world!

Why they chose this property

One of a kind and unique Victorian with free off street parking in our private parking lot. Walking trails nearby. Diner, Cafe, Liberty Station and Mexican Restaurant within walking distance.

What makes this property unique

One of a kind and unique Victorian with loads of charm and character! Original details and accessories throughout! Makes it one of a kind!

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