7BR Mountain Lodge | EV | 19ppl | Hot Tub & Games

Sonshine & Creation Retreat 🌲 | Saltwater Hot Tub | Game Room | Sleeps 19

Welcome to Sonshine & Creation Retreat, a massive 7-bedroom, 4.5-bathroom mountain sanctuary nestled in the peaceful hills of Northern Lancaster County, PA! 🏔️✨
Whether you're planning a multi-family vacation, church retreat, or a long-overdue reunion, this home offers the ultimate mix of relaxation, outdoor fun, and cozy indoor memories for up to 19 guests!

🌟 Highlights & Top Amenities at a Glance
⚡ High-Speed Starlink Wi-Fi – Stay connected effortlessy in the mountains!
♨️ Private Saltwater Hot Tub – Soak under the star-filled sky
🎱 Epic Game Room – Pool table, ping pong, board games, and 4-top card table in converted garage
🔥 Outdoor Campfire Pit – FREE firewood provided for evening s'mores!
🥩 36" Flat-Top Gas Grill & Lanai Gazebo – Perfect for outdoor al fresco feasts
🛝 Kid Paradise – Dedicated Toy Room w/ Smart TV + huge outdoor playground & swing set
📺 2 Spacious Living Rooms – Ample seating and Smart TVs for movie nights
🛏️ Comfortable Sleeping Arrangements (7 BR / 4.5 BA)
Designed to make large group morning routines smooth and effortless:
1 Master Suite: Luxurious King Bed
4 Queen Bedrooms: Plush mattresses for ultimate rest
1 Twin Single Room: 3 Twin Beds (Great for kids or singles)
1 Bunk Room: Fun bunk setup for extra sleeping space
Family Care: Pack 'n Play crib provided!
🏡 Multi-Level Home Layout
Main Floor: Grand entrance, fully stocked chef's kitchen, dining room, main living area, and kid's toy room.
Game Room Level: 5 steps down to the game garage—loaded with pool, ping pong, and board games.
2nd Floor: 2 Bedrooms, 1 Full Bath, 1 Half Bath, and Laundry Room #1.
3rd Floor: 4 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths, and a relaxing soaking room.
Basement Level: 1 Bedroom, 1 Full Bath, Laundry Room #2, Living Room #2, and direct walk-out access to the saltwater hot tub, firepit, and lower patio!
🧼 Starter Supplies Provided
We want to make your arrival as easy as possible! To kick off your stay, we provide a starter pack of essential supplies:
🛌 Fresh Linens for every bed
🧴 Bath Essentials: Body soap, shampoo, & conditioner
🧼 Linens & Towels: Bath towels & washcloths (matched to your reservation headcount)
🧻 Paper Goods: 2 rolls of paper towels & 2–3 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom
☕ Coffee Starter: 1 bag of fresh ground beans from a local coffee roaster. Dip coffee pot and Keurig provided (no supplies)
🧽 Kitchen Essentials: Dish soap, sponge, 3–4 dishwasher pods, & 3–4 trash bags
🧺 Laundry Care: 3–4 laundry detergent pods
(Note: These are starter supplies intended to get you settled. Please plan to bring or purchase additional supplies for longer stays or larger group needs!)

📍 Explore Northern Lancaster County & Beyond
Tucked away in a tranquil neighborhood, you are just a short drive from local hiking trails, scenic country drives, Amish country attractions, wildlife viewing, and charming local markets! 🧺🍂

📌 House Rules & Important Notes
📵 Cell Service: Cellphone coverage can be spotty in the mountains (unplug and enjoy!), but high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi keeps you fully connected.
🚫 STRICT NO PARTY POLICY: This property is strictly for quiet family gatherings and peaceful retreats. Unauthorized parties, events, or weddings will result in immediate stay termination and a minimum $3,000 fine.
📝 Guest Requirements: Signed rental agreement required upon booking.

Book your stay at Sonshine & Creation Retreat today and start building memories that last a lifetime! 🌲✨

**This property is NOT pet friendly. Please note: if we find an unauthorized pet in the home, we will ask for it to be removed immediately and charged an additional Non-Refundable fee of $500 and in some cases can be up to $1,000.

**Any items left at the home can be shipped, but we require a $25 fee in addition to the cost of shipping.

1. General Rules
Respect the Property: Please treat our home with the same care and respect you would your own.

No Parties or Events: Our property is not suitable for parties or events. Unauthorized gatherings will result in immediate termination of your stay without a refund.

No Smoking: Smoking of any kind (including cigarettes, cigars, vapes, and e-cigarettes) is strictly prohibited inside the house. No smoking of any kind outside the home and all evidence must be taken with you. Imagine, a child picking up a butt or vape dispenser and putting it in their mouth. GROSS!

Quiet Hours: We ask that you observe quiet hours from 10 PM to 8 AM to be considerate of our neighbors. This includes minimizing loud music, conversations, and other noise.

Maximum Occupancy: The maximum number of guests is nineteen [19] people. Only registered guests are permitted to stay overnight. Please inform us of any additional day visitors.

Check-in and Check-out: Check-in is at 4PM and check-out is at 10 AM. Unauthorized late check-outs may result in an additional fee.

Security: Please lock all doors and windows when you leave the property and at night. We are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Damages: Accidents happen. Please inform us immediately of any damages or breakages. Guests are responsible for the cost of repairs or replacement for any damage that is beyond normal wear and tear.

Trash and Recycling: Please place all trash and recycling in the designated bins.

Appliances: Please use all appliances (stove, oven, microwave, washer, dryer, etc.) according to their instructions. Never leave a stove or oven unattended while in use.

Conservation: To help protect the environment and keep our costs down, please turn off lights and the air conditioner when you leave the house.

2. Service Animals are Welcome: We are required to accommodate service animals. Service animals are not considered pets.

What is a Service Animal? A service animal is a dog (or in Florida, a miniature horse) that has been individually trained to do work or perform tasks for an individual with a disability.

Disclosure is Appreciated, but Not Required: While you are not required to disclose that you are bringing a service animal prior to your stay, we appreciate a heads-up to help us prepare for your visit.

Is the service animal required because of a disability?

What work or task has the animal been trained to perform?
We cannot ask about the guest's disability, require documentation, or ask the animal to demonstrate its task.

Responsibility of the Guest: The service animal must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered unless these devices interfere with the animal's work or the individual's disability prevents their use. The animal must be under the control of the handler at all times.

Removal of a Service Animal: A host may ask a guest to remove a service animal if:

The animal is out of control and the handler does not take effective action to control it.

The animal is not housebroken.

The animal's behavior poses a direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Damages: The guest is financially responsible for any damage caused by their service animal that is beyond normal wear and tear. This includes damage to furniture, floors, or other property.

3. Insect & Wildlife Interactions
A Fact of Life: Welcome to Pennsylvania! It's a beautiful, northern state, but it is also home to a diverse population of insects and wildlife. We take every precaution to keep our home pest-free, but it's not possible to eliminate all insects, especially during certain times of the year.

Pest Control: Our property is professionally treated on a regular basis to prevent pests. Please do not leave doors or windows open for extended periods without a screen, as this is the primary way insects can enter the home.

Food and Waste: To avoid attracting unwanted guests (both critters and insects), please ensure all food is properly stored in sealed containers and any food waste is disposed of in the sealed kitchen trash can. Please take the trash out regularly, especially before you leave.

Other Wildlife: If your rental is near a body of water, be aware of your surroundings. Do not feed or approach raccoons, snakes, or other wildlife. Always supervise children and pets when they are outside.

Reporting Concerns: If you encounter a significant insect or pest issue, please notify us immediately. We will do our best to address the problem as quickly as possible. Please note that while we will address the issue, a few ants or a stray cockroach is not an automatic reason for a refund.

5. Rental Agreement and Guest Requirements
Rental Agreement Required: To ensure the safety and security of our property, we require all guests to sign a separate rental agreement.

Process: Upon booking, you will receive a digital copy of our rental agreement via messaging platform. This document outlines the same house rules you have read here, along with liability and property protection clauses.

Timeline: We ask that the agreement be signed within 48 hours of your reservation confirmation. If you are not comfortable with the terms of the agreement, you may decline to sign, and you then agree to cancel your stay.

Purpose: This agreement is in place to protect our property and provides a clear, legally binding understanding of our house rules. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and well-cared-for home for all guests.

6. Weather, Hurricanes, and "Acts of God"
Be Aware of the Weather: We are located in Pennsylvania, including afternoon thunderstorms and snow storms, is a possibility. Guests are advised to be aware of weather forecasts when booking and during their stay.
Bad Weather Is Not a Reason for Refund: A guest cancellation due to "bad weather" (e.g., rain, wind, or a cloudy day) is not a qualifying reason for a refund. Our standard cancellation policy will apply.

MYW Rentals Major Disruptive Events Policy: Please be aware that MYW Rentals Major Disruptive Events Policy only applies in specific, officially declared circumstances.

What is Covered: The policy covers events like mandatory evacuation orders, government-imposed travel restrictions, or large-scale, prolonged utility outages that make the property uninhabitable. If one of these events is officially declared for our area, both guests and hosts can cancel without penalty, and a full refund will be processed by your booking platform.

What is NOT Covered: The policy does not cover:

The threat or possibility of a hurricane.

A forecast for bad weather (e.g., rain or wind) that does not result in an official government order or a utility outage.

General travel advisories.

Your personal decision to leave due to a storm that does not require an official evacuation.

Travel Insurance is Highly Recommended: Given the potential for hurricanes and other weather-related disruptions, we strongly encourage all guests to purchase comprehensive travel insurance. This is the best way to protect your trip and financial investment from unforeseen weather events that do not meet MYW Rentals Major Disruptive Events Policy criteria.

Guest and Host Safety: In the event of an approaching storm, your safety is our top priority. We will follow all official guidance from local authorities. If an evacuation order is issued for our area, you must vacate the property immediately.

Missing/Stolen items: We like to stock our rentals with things that you might need during your stay such as linens, pillows, towels, etc.
If at the end of your stay there are items missing you will be asked to replace those items with the cost of replacement.
Some examples may include: pillows ($20), pillow case covers ($10), top sheet ($30), bottom sheet ($40), room spray ($10), soap dispensers ($40)

6. Pool and Hot Tub Usage Rules
No Diving or Horseplay: The pool and hot tub are for your enjoyment, but please do not dive or engage in any roughhousing. The pool is not deep enough for diving.

Supervise Children: Children must be supervised by an adult at all times while in the pool or hot tub area. There is no lifeguard on duty.

No Food or Glassware: Please do not bring food, drinks in glass containers, or sharp objects into the pool or hot tub area. Accidents with broken glass can be very dangerous and require the pool to be drained, which will result in a significant charge to the guest.

Rinse Before Entry: Please rinse off lotions and oils before entry. This helps keep the water clean and balanced.

Absolutely No Soaps, Lotions, or Oils: Do not add any soaps, bubble baths, lotions, oils, or any other foreign substances to the pool or hot tub. These substances can damage the filtration system, cause chemical imbalances, and require extensive cleaning and repairs. This will result in a minimum fee of $[amount, e.g., $500] to cover the costs of a full drain, cleaning, and chemical rebalancing.

Hot Tub Specifics:

Do not tamper with the hot tub settings or temperature controls.

Please limit hot tub usage to a reasonable time and noise level, especially during quiet hours.

The hot tub is for adult use only.

Cover When Not in Use: For safety and to keep the water clean, please replace the pool and hot tub covers when you are finished using them. (if applicable)

Damage Clause: Guests will be held responsible for any damage to the pool or hot tub, including filters, pumps, and liners, that is caused by misuse or negligence.

Please respect our space. If you do not know how something works, please reach out and ask!
No smoking or vaping in the house.
No parties
No Pets over 20 lbs. no cats or exotic animals. Pets are not to be allowed in the bed. If pet hair is found in the sheets there will be a $200 linen change fee.
If you plan on drinking anything in a glass bottle, please bag it up before throwing it in the trash.
Do not pee in the pool or hot tub. There are plenty of trees on the property if you would like to behave like an animal.
Do not add anything to the hot tub or pool.
The animals on the property are not to be fed or ridden without the supervision of the co-host.


No Parties or Events: Our property is not suitable for undisclosed parties or events. Unauthorized gatherings will result in immediate termination of your stay without a refund and can occur a minimum of $3000 fine. Events/Weddings are NOT permitted at this location.

Security: Assume all properties maintain security cameras on the front and side entrances of the properties. Some properties also have cameras in the garage where equipment is kept for security purposes. Please ask more questions if you have concerns. Tampering with security cameras can cause a minimum $250 fine if we have to come out to the property to reset or investigate.
Sonshine and Creation has security cameras monitoring the front door.