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Sarah
6 May 2024
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Sarah
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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Budget Friendly Farmhand Stay
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8.0 out of 10
Very good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4288 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Pine Grove, PA
Swatara State Park
4 min drive
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
13 min drive
Rausch Creek Off Road Park
17 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
51 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior
About this property
Budget Friendly Farmhand Stay
Breckenridge Park model 12x24 trailer, large porch, fire pit, and fenced dog run. Perched on a hill overlooking our hangar. Incredible sunset views!
This listing is very basic and targeted at anyone looking to be our ranchhand! Come relax while working part-time on our farm to offset your stay expenses! Want an upscale experience? See my profile's other listings.
Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Blue Mountain and Swatara Creek Park, beautiful sunsets, starry nights, and a crackling fire!
The space
Sleeping accommodations include a full bed in the master, a twin loft bed in the second bedroom, and a foldout futon in the living area. There is endless hot water from a propane tankless heater, propane-forced hot air heat, and air conditioning. Full bathroom with shower tub combo. There is a dedicated workspace in the second bedroom under the loft bed.
Guest access
Feel free to explore our 66 acres but ensure you stay within the treelines / our boundaries. The hot tub is next to our house - look for the string lights. There is a 1.5-acre fenced dog run that is across the road from the treehouse that you are welcome to use. The double gates are on the side opposite the main road.
Other things to note
Note: Monthly rental discounts are available. Work-stay exchange programs are available. Longer term guests can work an hourly wage to reduce their rent. At the booking price no sweat! We are always looking for good reliable part-time help on the farm! Please ask! Typical duties depending on experience may include but not be limited to cleaning, deep cleaning, organizing, mowing, weed whacking, chainsaw work, wood splitting, stacking, construction, gardening, watering plants, woodworking, painting, lifting, preparing for guests, gathering eggs, dog walking, animal feeding, et all.
The hot tub is located next to the owner's home. Guests are welcome to use this at any time.
We are within walking distance of Swatara State Park and close to the Appalachian Trail. Short drive to the local winery, bowling alley, pub/diner, and movie theater. Rail trails, Single-track MTB trails, and Sweet Arrow Lake are nearby. Rent our bikes or kayaks! Grocery stores and gas are also nearby.
Hershey Park is approximately a 30-minute drive from our location.
Follow us on Insta: @fairview_farms_airfield
Note: Promo discounts are available for any campers/ / treehousers who would like to make a combined stay. Just ask!
This listing is very basic and targeted at anyone looking to be our ranchhand! Come relax while working part-time on our farm to offset your stay expenses! Want an upscale experience? See my profile's other listings.
Enjoy incredible panoramic views of Blue Mountain and Swatara Creek Park, beautiful sunsets, starry nights, and a crackling fire!
The space
Sleeping accommodations include a full bed in the master, a twin loft bed in the second bedroom, and a foldout futon in the living area. There is endless hot water from a propane tankless heater, propane-forced hot air heat, and air conditioning. Full bathroom with shower tub combo. There is a dedicated workspace in the second bedroom under the loft bed.
Guest access
Feel free to explore our 66 acres but ensure you stay within the treelines / our boundaries. The hot tub is next to our house - look for the string lights. There is a 1.5-acre fenced dog run that is across the road from the treehouse that you are welcome to use. The double gates are on the side opposite the main road.
Other things to note
Note: Monthly rental discounts are available. Work-stay exchange programs are available. Longer term guests can work an hourly wage to reduce their rent. At the booking price no sweat! We are always looking for good reliable part-time help on the farm! Please ask! Typical duties depending on experience may include but not be limited to cleaning, deep cleaning, organizing, mowing, weed whacking, chainsaw work, wood splitting, stacking, construction, gardening, watering plants, woodworking, painting, lifting, preparing for guests, gathering eggs, dog walking, animal feeding, et all.
The hot tub is located next to the owner's home. Guests are welcome to use this at any time.
We are within walking distance of Swatara State Park and close to the Appalachian Trail. Short drive to the local winery, bowling alley, pub/diner, and movie theater. Rail trails, Single-track MTB trails, and Sweet Arrow Lake are nearby. Rent our bikes or kayaks! Grocery stores and gas are also nearby.
Hershey Park is approximately a 30-minute drive from our location.
Follow us on Insta: @fairview_farms_airfield
Note: Promo discounts are available for any campers/ / treehousers who would like to make a combined stay. Just ask!
Property manager
William Denning
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 8
Long-term renters welcome
This property uses wind, solar and geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Pine Grove
Pine Grove is home to this holiday home. Swatara State Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Koziar's Christmas Village and Klick Lewis Arena. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Penn National Race Course or In The Net. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Pine Grove, PA
What's nearby
- Swatara State Park - 4 min drive
- Rausch Creek Off Road Park - 17 min drive
- Fort Indiantown Gap National Guard Training Center - 22 min drive
- Hersheypark Stadium - 38 min drive
- Hersheypark - 43 min drive
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 6 min drive
- Burke's Dairy Bar - 11 min drive
- Arby's - 6 min drive
- Burger King - 11 min drive
- The Diner - 5 min drive
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10/10
Amenities
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Eco-friendliness
10/10
Communication
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About the host
Hosted by William Denning
Hi! I'm Bill a super dandy dad, handyman, hobby farmer, host with the most, music lover, concert goer, animal lover, frequent dad joker, et all! LOL Also, just happen to be an aerospace engineer, commercial multi-engine instrument-rated pilot ("learning to fly but ain't got wings"-TP), master of business administration, sawyer, home remodeler, treehouse builder, retired water well driller / pump installer / water treatment expert. What is left!? I'm sure I left something out but why bore you (driller's dad joke)! If you're not bored yet feel free to ask for a tour as well as any other questions!
Why they chose this property
Beautiful farmland at the foot of the Appalachian mountains, near Swatara (Fort Indiantown) Gap - an interesting geologic feature further accentuated by Swatara Creek. We love being part of nature here and that we can ensure our slice of heaven goes undeveloped. We're close to I81 (about 3 miles) but far enough that you can barely hear it except on the clearest nights with the wind just right. Also close to Hershey Park, Knobels Grove Park, Wineries, Swatara State Park, the AT, Lebonan Reservoir, Rausch Creek and Reading Off Road parks, tons of coal mining history, and so much more. Come enjoy it with us!
What makes this property unique
Dad bought the farm in or about 1985 with funds from the sale of another mountaintop property that the government bought for the AT corridor. I've been mowing grass here ever since! We feature a 2,500-foot grass airstrip (PS20 identifier) right here so if you can fly in please do! We're a hobby farm currently with chickens, ducks, working dogs, growing vegetables, fruits, flowers, and pumpkins. We have plans to add more livestock, most likely Highland cows and or goats very soon!
Languages:
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