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A spacious upstairs apartment in an outback, peaceful setting in farm country.

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Entrance Door
Entrance door with keypad entry
Exterior
Stairs to apartment
foyer

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Ephrata, PA
  • American Music Theatre Lancaster
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Amish Farm and House
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Dutch Wonderland
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Dining area

About this property

A spacious upstairs apartment in an outback, peaceful setting in farm country.

The guesthouse is a nice, spacious upstairs apartment in newly built home on a quiet back country road surrounded by fields & forest. We are located in the heart of Amish country in Lancaster County away from the hustle and bustle, where you will hear the sound of horse and buggies. There is a one room school house a short walk up the road. You can watch the school children walking to school every morning while school is in session.
You will enter the front entrance into private foyer to upstairs. It is a private area on the second floor with two bedrooms, a queen bed in each. The sitting area includes 2 full sofas, one folds down to a bed. Also a dormer with a single sofa bed. The kitchen is made with old barn wood from the family farm. It includes an apartment sized fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, electric skillet, a table which seats 6 people.
A large flatscreen TV is in the sitting area. It is not connected to cable TV but is connected to the WIFI giving you access to many of the popular streaming sites. You will need to provide your own login credentials for subscription based streaming platforms.
The entrance has a keypad for easy come and go without needing a key.
This will be a wonderful home away from home to stay and relax and see the sights.
You may also enjoy the outdoor pavilion with picnic table and chairs to relax. A grill will be provided if you need one.

We do not allow pets
We do not allow smoking on the property.
We do not allow parties.

Local attractions include:
Sight and Sound - 10 miles
Dutch Wonderland - 8 miles
American Music Theater - 7.5 miles
Lancaster Central Market - 10 miles
Shady Maple Farm Market - 10 miles
Hayloft Ice Cream - 4 miles
Amish Village - 9 miles
Tanger Outlet Shopping - 8 miles
Kitchen Kettle - 6 miles

Property manager

Charlotte Wenger
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Ephrata

Located in Ephrata, this apartment is in a rural area. American Music Theatre Lancaster and Sight and Sound Theatre are cultural highlights, while Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square is a notable landmark. Travelling with kids? Make time for Dutch Wonderland, or head to an event or a match at Maple Grove Raceway. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Ephrata, PA

What's nearby

  • Rockvale Outlets - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • American Music Theatre Lancaster - 21 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Amish Farm and House - 21 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Dutch Wonderland - 22 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Tanger Outlets Lancaster - 22 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 23 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A spacious upstairs apartment in an outback, peaceful setting in farm country. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A spacious upstairs apartment in an outback, peaceful setting in farm country. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A spacious upstairs apartment in an outback, peaceful setting in farm country. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A spacious upstairs apartment in an outback, peaceful setting in farm country. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly apartment building is within 9 mi (15 km) of Mascot Roller Mills, Lapp Valley Farm and Leacock Shoe Store. Waters Edge Mini Golf and American Music Theatre Lancaster are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Amazing!

Our stay was excellent in every way! First of all Charlette and Elvin welcomed us and made us very comfortable. The rooms are beautiful and the beds are very comfortable. A new bathroom and a beautiful sitting room were great commodities. The countryside around the house is gorgeous as is the yard and house! Going on walks was so relaxing and the roads around are not busy...but you will meet some people and some horse and buggies passing along the way! My family and I needed a place for a month and this was an excellent location and beautiful place!

10/10 Excellent

Michele R.

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

Tournament stay

We stayed at Charlotte and Elvin’s amazing home over a tournament weekend for my son’s soccer team. They couldn’t have been more gracious hosts! The home was immaculate. The views were absolutely gorgeous. I can’t wait to find another reason to come stay out here!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip A.

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

Excellent Stay!!!

My wife, brother, cousin, friend, and I stayed here! It was an amazing answer to prayer! Beautiful countryside, beautiful house, and friendly home owners. God definitely guided us to this house. Hope we come back some day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon A.

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Perfect!

Clean. Great location. Owners super sweet and hospitable. Thoroughly enjoyed our mini-vacay savoring the simplicity of the Amish lifestyle and the mere beauty of God's creation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Great place for peace and quiet

Incredibly clean, very peaceful, and a good value for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne B.

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

Wunderschöne Wohnung in traumhafter Lage

Wir hatten einen rundum gelungenen Aufenthalt. Charlotte hat uns bei der Anreise persönlich willkommen geheißen. Die Ausstattung der Wohnung lässt keine Wünsche offen und die Ruhe ist unglaublich. Falls wir mal wieder in die Gegend kommen, würden wir auf jeden Fall wieder hier übernachten. Top!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jürgen B.

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

Very nice stay with friendly people.

We enjoyed 2 days and learned a lot over this area with different people from Amish as well as Mennonite Background which was very interesting. The House Dekoration ist very nice to feel Well Düring our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary L.

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

It Couldnt'Be Better

Everything about this property and the hosts couldn't be b
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Another Fabulous Stay

This is our third stay at this beautiful Lancaster County VRBO rental and it definitely won't be our last. The apartment is spacious, immaculate, beautifully decorated, and very comfortable. There's always been a plate of homemade cookies waiting for us as well as popcorn and other munchies to enjoy, and Charlotte is a delightful and very helpful hostess. The apartment is great base for exploring this lovely part of the country, and each year we've enjoyed an amazing show at Sight&Sound Theater as well as a delicious meal at Shady Maple Smorgasbord. We highly recommend this beautiful apartment.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

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

Perfect for our family

Everything went smoothly. The space was comfortable, clean, and convenient. The host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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Peaceful Time of R&R

We were looking to just get away for a few days, and this place was perfect. We love the Lancaster area and the location was close enough to the places we like to go, but far enough to have peace and quiet. The apartment was nicely furnished and had everything we needed for our stay. My husband really enjoyed the home made cookies! It was a pleasure to meet and talk to Charlotte and her husband. We highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie G.

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

Wonderful

Charlotte's home was very welcoming, clean and comfortable. We hope to visit again in the future. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

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What a lovely weekend stay

This is one of the nicest properties that we have stayed at through VRBO. The upstairs apartment was so lovely and had everything that we needed for our weekend stay. The host met us when we arrived and she was kind enough to leave a plate of cookies for us, which was a very nice touch. I hope to come back for other visits to Lancaster and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason Y.

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Nice and cozy

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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Excellent

The perfect stay- a new home set among farms and beautiful open spaces. The apartment is clean as can be and the communication with the host was excellent. A great place to stay to experience this part of PA. 10 out of 10 recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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Another Fabulous Stay

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

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

Quiet and peaceful location.

This apartment is beautiful clean and very spacious. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana Keslar M.

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Wonderful Hosts!

Upon our arrival, we were kindly greeted and welcomed by the property hosts. We were surprised with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies waiting for us on the kitchen counter of the rental apartment! This home is in the perfect location for a peaceful and relaxing stay in Amish country. The home is spacious, clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated. It is the perfect rental for a girls' trip or a family trip! The property hosts respected our privacy throughout our trip but made a point to approach us for a friendly goodbye upon our departure. We enjoyed getting to know the hosts and appreciated their kindness and hospitality. We would recommend this rental to anyone and hope to book it again the next time we plan a girls' family trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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Amazing place

This place was everything it stayed and so much more! Exceptional!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

michele b.

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Great getaway

We stayed here for 5 days while attending a health conference near Lancaster. This was a really nice and peaceful place to return to after very long days. Everything is as described. Caroline was very responsive and was gracious to allow us late check out.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

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Relaxing!

This was our second stay here. Our time here was wonderful! The property, the hosts, the reasonable price, the cookies....all were fantastic!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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Beautiful home, wonderful host

This is the best VRBO, peaceful and serene. This was my second staying at this home this year. You will be hard pressed to find a more relaxing and beautiful home. Thank you to our host!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin U.

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Perfect VRBO for Lancaster PA region

Great location, clean, spacious, exactly what was advertised. Wish all my VRBO experiences were like this one.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

dpambrose1

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The most perfect place to rest!

I have never stayed in a better place. Just perfeclty relaxing and inviting. Its what home is supposed to be like. Will be back many times... clean, beautiful, and HOME!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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So nice!

Everything was SO clean and beautiful. We would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Charlotte Wenger

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As Mennonites, we have lived all but two years of our married life, and raised our four children on the farm, 42 years. Just this past year we built a new house up the road and daughter, son-in-law & 6 children moved on the farm. Elvin will continue to work on the farm with the family. We have been blessed with 4 children, all married and now have 25 grandchildren. Two of our daughters live close by, another daughter lives in Indiana where her husband is administrator of Elnora Bible Institute and our son lives in Alaska working in mission aviation for MARC (mission aviation repair center). We are so thankful to have the farm stay in the family.

Why they chose this property

This property is a very peaceful, quiet getaway, yet not far to local attractions. Kitchen Kettle in small town of Intercourse is only 15 min drive through rolling farm back country roads. Sight & Sound is 30 min. away where you can see the Bible come alive with professional actors. Also have outlet shopping about half hour away.

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English

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