Entire home

Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA

Photo gallery for Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA

Mount Pleasant
Stainless Steel and Granite Gourmet Kitchen
Dining Room
Bedroom #1 - Two-Room Master Bedroom Suite with King Poster Bed
Living Room with Grand Piano
Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6339 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Columbia, PA
  • Popular LocationTurkey Hill Experience3 min drive
  • Popular LocationDutch Apple Dinner Theatre11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSpooky Nook Sports13 min drive
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)28 min drive

Most relevant reviews

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom Suite with King Poster Bed

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: Antique double-size Poster Bed

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 with Two Queen Beds

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Clawfoot Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath with Large Marble Walk-In Shower

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA

Nestled on a hill just outside of Historic Marietta, PA (15 minutes from Historic Downtown Lancaster), this 3,600 square foot, Italianate style ironmaster residence sits on a meticulously landscaped one acre lot. Located two miles from Route 30, the home is centrally located to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Hershey Park (20 miles) as well as the entire Lancaster County experience.

The entire home has been carefully restored and decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and art. Features include:
* Spacious rooms with 10+ foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for ample amounts of natural light
* Elaborate woodwork
* Restored original grain painting throughout
* Original plank floors with Persian area rugs throughout
* Streaming music throughout first floor
* High speed WIFI throughout house and grounds
* Central Air Conditioning
* Hundreds of books of all types located throughout the home

The home's exterior features include:
* Three porches, including a forty foot long front porch with elaborate cast iron façade and small dining area, perfect for al fresco dining
* Multiple outdoor seating/dining areas, including one located north of the house with seating for six and a charcoal grill
* Herb garden, located outside the kitchen, for your culinary use
* Nearly an acre of exquisitely landscaped gardens
* Mature trees, including redwood, chestnut, tulip poplar, magnolia, weeping copper beech and many others
* Plenty of parking on the property

First floor highlights include:
* A large, 450 square foot “stainless steel and granite” gourmet kitchen, including all the essentials.
* Coffee burr grinder/french press, traditional coffee maker, and a Nespresso Machine with milk frother for cappuccino/espresso
* Dining room with a 12 foot long table that comfortably seats 10 people
* “Entertainment room” with leather seating and 55” 4K Ultra-HD Smart TV with Hi-Definition Cable, various streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, Pandora, Spotify, etc.), Blu Ray DVD player, and state of the art surround sound
* Formal living room with grand piano

The home’s second floor includes:
* Three bedrooms, with a total of five beds: a king-sized bed, two queen-sized beds, a double bed, and a rollaway bed. One of the bedrooms is a 700 square foot, two-room master suite.
* 300 thread count, 100% cotton sateen linens
* Pillows, down comforters and feather beds by Pacific Coast Feather
* Soaps, Shampoo and Conditioner by Tarocco
* Two full bathrooms, including a Master Bath with a large marble walk-in shower, front-loading, high-capacity washer/dryer and marble vanity, and a second bath, which includes a clawfoot tub/shower and period details
* Hairdryer, iron & ironing board
* Second floor porch, accessible from hallway
* Many restored original details, including unique interior tri-fold shutters which fold into the wall when fully closed

This home is located just outside Marietta PA, across the road from the Susquehanna River and Susquehanna River Trail, which connects the historic river towns and villages of Columbia, Marietta, Bainbridge, and Falmouth. Cross the street and you're in the historic river town of Marietta, which features a nice selection of restaurants and taverns and loads of charm.

Guests have access to the entire home and outdoor areas. Please see the photos for some highlights.

The owner will always be immediately reachable to address any and all questions.

Plenty of parking on the property. 5 minute walk to public transit. 25 minute drive to Harrisburg International Airport. 80 minute drive to Baltimore/Washington International Airport. 90 minute drive to Philadelphia International Airport.

I simply expect our guests to treat the home as they would their own. We do not allow pets and the home is non-smoking.

(Photography by Casadei Photography)

Property manager

Stephen Ward
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Columbia

This holiday home is located in Columbia. Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Wright's Ferry Mansion are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spooky Nook Sports and Bube's Brewery. Susquehanna Glass Factory and Field of Screams are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and mountain biking.
Map
Columbia, PA

What's nearby

  • Turkey Hill Experience - 3 min drive
  • Bube's Brewery - 8 min drive
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 11 min drive
  • Spooky Nook Sports - 13 min drive
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 7 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Station Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starview Brews - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Columbia Kettle Works - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Railroad House Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA located?

Situated in Columbia, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Chickies Rock Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of Turkey Hill Experience and National Watch and Clock Museum. Wright's Ferry Mansion and Susquehanna Glass Factory are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in Lancaster area
Interesting and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cigdem B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanest historical house i ever seen
We loved this house. Amazing antiques are everywhere. Kitchen and one of the bathroom is renovated, this is perfect detail for us, but still we feel like 1800s. There is a secret passage way in kitchen to upstairs.it was exciting and backyard is wonderful. Perfect house for family pictures. Also it’s closed to Lapp valley farm and Dutch wonderland. I want to share that, first time my kids got very big toys with playing games. Picking duckies(even 3 years old can do that:), playing basketball. This machines are not cheating, it was surprising. My kids had so much fun at this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December Stay
I would recommend this house. It has so much character. Steve was very nice and accommodating. The house was very clean and the kitchen was updated. The only issue was the bathroom rooms set up. But it was still well worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant historical house
This was an amazing house. The house has a perfect mix of historical elements with modern conveniences. Check in and out was easy and the property manager was fantastic. The area is quiet with easy access to hiking/ biking and a quant downtown. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., Stow, MA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
This house is just as listed! We had a lovely stay with 2 adults and 3 kids (ages 11,7,7). The house is an impressive mix of modern amenities and staying true to its time. I was initially worried about young kids staying with the older items but they loved it and felt like they were staying in a mansion. We visited many sights in Hershey and Lancaster. Short drive to both. Thanks for a memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stephen Ward

Host profile image
I've owned this property for 18 years and have poured my heart and soul into it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback

More Holiday Rentals ideas