Lancaster Vacation Rental barn

Serene, Beautiful Renovated Carriage House in Lancaster County

Lancaster barn rental - Blue Heron Barn
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Description Barn, 900 sq. ft.,
1 Bedroom, Sleeps 4, 1 Bathroom
Amenities rural, village, garden, air-conditioning, internet access, satellite or cable
Rates per property (USD)
$220/night 
$1,100/week 
John Gotwalt
717-949-3906
Speaks: English
Contact the Owner

Photos and Description of the Lancaster vacation barn rental 1 bedroom, 1 full bathroom sleeps 2-4

Winter, summer, spring or fall, renew and revitalize your spirits at Blue Heron Barn. Relive a quieter time and enjoy a hard-earned stay at The Carriage House, originally a barn built in the early 1800´s and lovingly rebuilt on the property. Sharing a hillside view by a restored sandstone farmhouse overlooking the beautiful Blue Heron Pond (for gazing only), you´re surrounded by the solitude of nature and of yourself. The cozy interior includes carefully crafted hand hewn beams and period hardware from an age gone by, blending with modern conveniences like satellite TV and Wi-Fi. The barn features a queen loft bedroom which looks down on an open great room with fireplace and fully-stocked kitchen. The fridge can even be stocked with your favorite foods prior to arrival. After eating, enjoy your coffee on the deck, which overlooks wooded 50 acres, or explore all that Pennsylvania Dutch Country has to offer.
Lancaster barn rental - Blue Heron Barn

Blue Heron Barn
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Lancaster barn rental - Back porch

Back porch
Lancaster barn rental - Loft view of living room

Loft view of living room
Lancaster barn rental - Loft bedroom

Loft bedroom
Lancaster barn rental - Kitchen

Kitchen
Lancaster barn rental - Dining area

Dining area
Lancaster barn rental - View from back porch

View from back porch
Lancaster barn rental - Another view from back porch

Another view from back porch
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Location: Pennsylvania < USA

Nearest Airport: Harrisburg International at 35 Miles
Nearest Train: Lancaster at 18 Miles
Nearest Motorway: Pennsylvania Turnpike at 10 Miles
Car: necessary
Blue Heron Barn is located just north of Lititz in the heart of scenic Lancaster County, PA. Historic Lititz is renowned for antique stores, boutiques and restaurants. It is also home to the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery, the nation's oldest, and the Wilbur Chocolate Factory. We are within a half hour's drive of Lancaster's outlet shopping, farmers' market and Amish attractions as well as from the storybook lakeside village of Mt. Gretna. Hershey, Harrisburg, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC all are easy day trips from this convenient yet idyllic location.
Lancaster map
marks the location of the property in Pennsylvania Dutch Country

Availability Calendar

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Rental Rates for this vacation barn rental in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rental Rates
Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
Night		 Weekend Weekend
Night		 Extra
Night		 Monthly Minimum Stay
Dec 1, 2009 - Jul 1, 2010 $1,100 $220 $420 $220 $200 - 1 Night

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollars) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Additional information about rental rates

  • A night's rent to is required for less than a one week stay. This will also serve as a security deposit, refunded if not used. Rates for extended stay are negotiable.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation barn rental in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Property Type:
  • barn
Floor Area:
  • 900 sq. ft.
Location Type:
  • village
  • rural
Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all
General:
  • paper towels
  • soaps basic
  • air-conditioning
  • central heating
  • towels provided
  • firewood
  • linens provided
  • toilet paper
Kitchen:
  • oven
  • grill
  • ice maker
  • freezer
  • clothes dryer
  • refrigerator
  • cooking utensils
  • dish washer
  • microwave
  • coffee maker
  • toaster
  • washing machine
Living Room:
  • fireplace
Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 7 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower
Bedrooms:
  • 1 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 4 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Queen, loft bedroom
    Bedroom 2 - futon in lr
  • Queen futon in living room.
Entertainment:
  • TV
  • stereo system
  • satellite or cable
  • DVD
  • CD
  • radio
Internet Access:
  • wireless broadband
  • internet access
Outside:
  • outdoor grill charcoal
  • garden
  • barbecue
  • outdoor grill
  • deck wood
  • parking off street
  • 4 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • pets not allowed
  • non smoking only
Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • mountain biking
  • antiquing
  • walking
  • fishing
Onsite Equipment:
  • automobile optional
Attractions:
  • cinemas
  • pond
  • autumn foliage
  • arboretum
  • forests
  • churches
Leisure Activities:
  • live theater
  • outlet shopping
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • sight seeing
Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • winery tours
  • scenic drives
Nearby Services:
  • medical services
Notes: No recreation or swimming allowed at Blue Heron Pond.

Further details for this vacation barn rental in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Nearby Attractions: Attractions close to Blue Heron Barn also include Longwood Gardens, Ephrata Cloister, Hersheypark, Landis Valley Museum, Cornwall Furnace, Historic Schaefferstown, Middlecreek Wildlife Refuge, and Hawk Mountain.

* the pond is available only for its beauty; no recreational activities allowed.

Reviews for this vacation barn rental in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Rating
5 out of 5

Great Getaway!!!!

LWC Gloucester VA
Review Submitted: October 12, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
An awesome getaway and GREAT owners! We were late getting in and John met as at a loca store so we could follow him to property. Once we were there, did not not want to leave! Was quite and serene, with an abundance of wildlfife!

We cannot wait to get back up there, which will be soon hopefully!!

Do not pass up the chance to spend a quite and relaxing getaway at this property!!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

FANTASTIC!

love machine lancaster, PA
Review Submitted: September 15, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
Relaxing, rustic, very zen experience. Fully equipped kitchen with excellent quality cookware, Direct TV and full stereo but the setting was so fabulous, we did not even turn it on. Restored barn is a great place for a romantic getaway, huge back deck with grill, short drive to Mt. Gretna. Very clean... cannot say enough about this place. Owners John and Becky are charming and will provide anything you want within reason, although we've stayed there twice and they only seem to be around when you need them. Great stuff...
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Teenagers, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Romantic private getaway

Schmitty NJ
Review Submitted: August 31, 2009 Date of Stay: August 2009
We just returned from our 4 day stay- and would love to go back right away! John greeted us with open arms, and gave us a tour of his beautiful carriage house, which is decorated with love- and it shows in every detail! It is truly a home away from home- and we loved every moment of our stay. The owners really put a lot of thought of what might be needed, and exceeded our expectations in every aspect. We really only left once for a day trip,to visit a few Amish towns- even though the location would invite more sightseeing or shopping. We simply enjoyed nature, peace and quiet, and creating new memories. This was a trip we decided on at the last moment- and it could not have been any better.......well, only if it had been longer...
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Week of Relaxation and Serenity

awells Raleigh, North Carolina
Review Submitted: June 7, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
Staying at The Blue Heron Barn was wonderful! The grounds are absolutely beautiful, to look out the window and see deer, wild turkeys and lush grounds was amazing. It was nice to wake up to birds chirping and a cool breeze. We loved every aspect that the quaint barn had to offer. The carriage house had everything we needed for the week, we just supplied our food. The outside of the house matched the inside, very clean, cozy and well-maintained. The owners were super nice and made sure that we had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this property to anyone who loves nature, beautiful surroundings, and staying in a place that feels like home. We enjoyed driving through the countryside, shopping in Lititz, stopping at the Intercourse Canning Company, eating at Kling's Family Restaurant, and the Bird-in-Hand Amish Bakery (just to name some of our favorites). The cottage was centrally located to everything we wanted to visit. We can't wait to come back!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Spectacular Stay!

CLB Washington Washington, DC
Review Submitted: June 1, 2009 Date of Stay: May 2009
We spent a relaxing and stress-free weekend at this amazingly beautiful carriage home in the heart of Dutch county. The drive from Washington was quick (less than three hours with holiday traffic) and scenic.

The serene environment allowed us to really be "offline" from the hectic lifestyle that we lead, however, you can still be connected via the Intranet to plan your day! The cottage is a convenient home base for day trips to Amish country, markets and many wineries.

The cottage is kept in immaculate condition (appreciated since we are so neat) and being a group who loves to cook the kitchen and the tools provided were top-notch--no other HomeAway property has compared.

We extend our thanks to John, the owner, who was very hospitable and generous during our stay. This property is quite a gem, and quite frankly straight out of an issue of Architectual Digest.

We enjoyed ourselves immensely and hope to return in the near future.
Recommended for:  Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
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