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Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63650 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Columbia, PA
- Place, Chickies Rock Park6 min walk
- Place, Lancaster County Convention Center25 min drive
- Place, Dutch Wonderland27 min drive
- Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)25 min drive
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)
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)
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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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
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This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Columbia
Columbia is home to this holiday home. Wright's Ferry Mansion and Campus of History are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Spooky Nook Sports and Bube's Brewery. Field of Screams and Corn Cob Acres Field of Fun are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.

Columbia, PA
What's nearby
- Chickies Rock Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Franklin & Marshall College - 19 min drive - 24.9 km
- Lancaster County Convention Center - 25 min drive - 27.7 km
- Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 25 min drive - 27.7 km
- Dutch Wonderland - 27 min drive - 40.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 3 min drive
- Hinkle's Restaurant - 5 min drive
- Marietta Tavern - 3 min drive
- Hell In A Bucket Brewing - 15 min walk
- Starview Brews - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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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
14 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Victoria D.
16 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Victoria D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria H.
4 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria H.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Frank M.
23 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place in Lancaster area
Frank M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Will C.
2 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Patricia F.
1 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay!
Patricia F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey N.
11 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome stay
Jeffrey N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
maureen a m.
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A weekend at the Mansion
maureen a m.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nancy W.
26 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure elegance
Nancy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
sean h.
19 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend 2025
sean h.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tybi R.
22 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation stay
Tybi R.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Val B.
18 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elegant historical house
Val B.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Aaron
12 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities




Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lee B.
3 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
December Stay
Lee B.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paul j.
14 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Interesting Place
Paul j.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Andrea C.
30 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Home
Andrea C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cecelia S.
22 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
Cecelia S.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linette K.
3 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Historical Home
Linette K.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen D.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
PERFECTION!!
Jen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dan
20 May 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dan
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
10/10 Excellent
Cigdem B.
22 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cleanest historical house i ever seen
Cigdem B.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lorie B., Mullica Hill, New Jersey
24 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably my most favorite house rental
Lorie B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Stacy S.
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lives up to the reviews!
Stacy S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rick M.
30 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious, Very Clean and well stock home
Rick M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jodi M.
7 Dec 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a beautiful property! I would love to move in! It was like a step back in time.
Jodi M.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
About the host
Hosted by Stephen Ward
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.
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