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Willow Lodge~Rest, Relax & Renew~Near Historic Gettysburg
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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft
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Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Twin Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
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Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Willow Lodge~Rest, Relax & Renew~Near Historic Gettysburg
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Willow Lodge is a cozy three bedroom ranch style cottage located on one acre of land nestled by the edge of the woods on a working farm, Primrose Dale. While the farm itself along with activities related to running of the farm are not part of the rental, the rural and rustic ambience of Willow Lodge gives guests a taste of country living!
Books, board games, playing cards, campfires, and wildlife sightings are the main forms of entertainment at Willow Lodge. A small working fireplace in the living room, available for use October through March, provides guests with a rustic, cozy atmosphere while taking the chill out of a cool autumn evening or cold winter's night. A picnic table and charcoal grill (charcoal not provided) is available behind the house with a beautiful view of the farm and picturesque South Mountains. Next to the picnic table is a inviting fire pit where guests may relax while enjoying an evening beverage, pleasant conversation or some quiet time....an especially welcoming feature after a long day of sightseeing or other area activities! Guests must supply their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit as well as the indoor fireplace as it is not included in the rental cost nor is it available in or around the property. Local grocery stores typically have small bundles of campfire wood available for purchase.
Willow Lodge is fully furnished and has three bedrooms with four beds, two double and two single that sleeps up to the maximum occupancy of six (6) people. The cottage has two full baths with linens, dining area and country kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, small crock pot, toaster, coffee maker, and all pots, pans, utensils and dishes needed to provide for all of your dining needs. A full size washer and dryer is also included right off the main dining area. Truly a place to "get away from it all", there is no television or WIFI available. However, access to the internet or your e-mail can be done easily with a smartphone utilizing 5G.
A great location to call your "home base" while exploring all that the area has to offer, Willow Lodge is conveniently located only 11 miles from historic Gettysburg and the National Military Park, 45 miles from the well known "Chocolate Capital of the World" Hershey, Pa including the family fun "Hershey Park", Lancaster's Amish Country 70 miles, Ski Liberty and Ski Roundtop, 23 miles and 20 miles respectively. Country living at it's best can be found at Willow Lodge, providing you with an environment that will enable you to disconnect from technology and encourage you to re-connect once again with your family and friends as well as with nature itself!
Willow Lodge is a cozy three bedroom ranch style cottage located on one acre of land nestled by the edge of the woods on a working farm, Primrose Dale. While the farm itself along with activities related to running of the farm are not part of the rental, the rural and rustic ambience of Willow Lodge gives guests a taste of country living!
Books, board games, playing cards, campfires, and wildlife sightings are the main forms of entertainment at Willow Lodge. A small working fireplace in the living room, available for use October through March, provides guests with a rustic, cozy atmosphere while taking the chill out of a cool autumn evening or cold winter's night. A picnic table and charcoal grill (charcoal not provided) is available behind the house with a beautiful view of the farm and picturesque South Mountains. Next to the picnic table is a inviting fire pit where guests may relax while enjoying an evening beverage, pleasant conversation or some quiet time....an especially welcoming feature after a long day of sightseeing or other area activities! Guests must supply their own firewood for the outdoor fire pit as well as the indoor fireplace as it is not included in the rental cost nor is it available in or around the property. Local grocery stores typically have small bundles of campfire wood available for purchase.
Willow Lodge is fully furnished and has three bedrooms with four beds, two double and two single that sleeps up to the maximum occupancy of six (6) people. The cottage has two full baths with linens, dining area and country kitchen with stove, oven, refrigerator, microwave, small crock pot, toaster, coffee maker, and all pots, pans, utensils and dishes needed to provide for all of your dining needs. A full size washer and dryer is also included right off the main dining area. Truly a place to "get away from it all", there is no television or WIFI available. However, access to the internet or your e-mail can be done easily with a smartphone utilizing 5G.
A great location to call your "home base" while exploring all that the area has to offer, Willow Lodge is conveniently located only 11 miles from historic Gettysburg and the National Military Park, 45 miles from the well known "Chocolate Capital of the World" Hershey, Pa including the family fun "Hershey Park", Lancaster's Amish Country 70 miles, Ski Liberty and Ski Roundtop, 23 miles and 20 miles respectively. Country living at it's best can be found at Willow Lodge, providing you with an environment that will enable you to disconnect from technology and encourage you to re-connect once again with your family and friends as well as with nature itself!
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Kitchen
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Air conditioning
Outdoor Space
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside the home only
Check-out instructions
The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Please gather and place in main bathroom tub all used bath linens (towels, washcloths).
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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A car is required for transportation to and from this property
About the neighborhood
York Springs
Located in York Springs, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. The David Wills House and Majestic Theater are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Piney Apple Golf Course and The Bridges Golf Club. Gettysburg Railroad Station Museum and Victorian Photography Studio are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, cycling, and hiking/biking trails nearby.

York Springs, PA
What's nearby
- Griest Community Park - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Gettysburg National Military Park - 14 min drive - 21.8 km
- Gateway Theater - 14 min drive - 23.9 km
- Gettysburg College - 16 min drive - 23.8 km
- Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 18 min drive - 28.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rocco's Pizza of York Springs - 7 min drive
- Little Italy IV - 12 min drive
- Claudio's Pizza - 15 min drive
- Cameo Drive-In - 18 min drive
- The Goalpost - 12 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
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8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Dec 1, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Catherine G.
Oct 19, 2025
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Catherine G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Virginia L.
Oct 26, 2025
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Virginia L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
David S.
Nov 2, 2025
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David S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frank D.
Jul 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Frank D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sebastian B.
May 19, 2025
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Family Trip
Sebastian B.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brooke M.
Jul 30, 2025
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Brooke M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sheila L.
Aug 5, 2025
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Sheila L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Samantha B.
Oct 15, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a fall weekend
Samantha B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Penny M.
Jun 9, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Penny M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Natalie D.
Sep 22, 2025
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Natalie D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tina A.
May 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful farm ranch cabin
Tina A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Eric H.
Jun 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and Secluded
Eric H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jessica M.
Oct 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting
Jessica M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Nicholas B.
Jul 6, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Rustic Cabin
Nicholas B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Heidi S.
Jul 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Setting
Heidi S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Alice F.
Sep 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy getaway
Alice F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Craig H.
Aug 29, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful!
Craig H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
leonora D.
Jun 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little place
leonora D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeananne B.
Jun 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful setting
Jeananne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lois V.
Jul 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Get Away
Lois V.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Janet D.
Jun 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a peaceful place. We enjoyed it tremendously!
Janet D.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Matt B.
May 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and quiet, close to Gettysburg, Chambersburg, York…
Matt B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
joseph b.
Jun 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
joseph b.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
About the host
Hosted by Larry and Wendy Shrader
Lawrence and Wendy Shrader are the owners of Willow Lodge and Primrose Dale Farm. It is a working farm that produces corn, soybeans and grass hay.
Lawrence was born and raised in nearby Littlestown and Wendy in Gettysburg so both are native to Adams County. They also share a family background in farming.
Lawrence was born and raised in nearby Littlestown and Wendy in Gettysburg so both are native to Adams County. They also share a family background in farming.
Why they chose this property
In 2006 Lawrence and Wendy began searching for the farm of their dreams...one that was not too far off the beaten path but far enough to provide the tranquility and pastoral setting they were looking for. Their search ended in 2010 when a 52 acre farm with two houses went on the auction block. Lawrence and Wendy moved quickly and with one swift sound of a gavel, Primrose Dale was born.
By offering Willow Lodge as a guest cottage, they hope to share with others the peace and tranquil beauty they found here in Upper Adams County.
By offering Willow Lodge as a guest cottage, they hope to share with others the peace and tranquil beauty they found here in Upper Adams County.
What makes this property unique
Sitting back off the main road, the private gravel lane leads up through the woods to a guest cottage. An abundance of wildlife can be spotted from Willow Lodge. It is not a rare occurrence to see a buck or a doe with her fawn grazing at the edge of the woods. The sound of a woodpecker, the gentle cooing of a dove or an occasional 'hoot' of an owl is typical. The quiet beauty and the privacy of the location is unsurpassed….a serene place to rest, relax and renew.
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