Historic cottage in the woods surrounded by Amish farms.

Charming, quaint, comfortable, "home". All adjectives to describe this vacation cottage. My family: hubby, 2 adult children, and grandbaby, used this wonderful cottage as "home base" for a week while visiting Lancaster, Philadelphia, Gettysburg and Hershey. We couldn't have picked a better place. The owners have taken care to make sure that you have everything necessary to relax. We opened the door to find fresh flowers, fruit and the makings for our first breakfast. Everything is there for one to relax, whether sitting and rocking on the front porch with a morning cup of coffee or under the wisteria in the backyard. The livingroom has pamphlets of nearby attractions, board games for older children and adults, and a kids corner with toys and books. They even have a rocking chair so you can read the books and rock your little one to sleep. The cottage is isolated enough to give you peace and quiet, but close enough to the "outside" world so that you can shop or eat in the town. The whole family was able to unwind, and enjoy being together. My granddaughter enjoyed it so much. She became acquainted with a rabbit she named "Chipper", walked to nearby farms and saw cows and horses, played soccer in the yard, and took walks with her Mommy and Uncle. She enjoyed the outdoors which is something a city child isn't always able to do. And the adults returned to our busy lifes refreshed and renewed from the experience. If we are ever in the area again, this would be the first place I'd check for availability to rent. All of us just LOVED it!!!

We have just had the most wonderful get-away here at the stone cottage! So refreshing to be surrounded by the lovely antiques and stone walls. The clawfoot tub was a favorite soaking/reading spot! This place is wonderful inside and out!! Even our dogs enjoyed roaming around the beautiful yard area! The cottage is well maintained, clean and inviting. Everything is in place for a great stay!! Karen could not have been more helpful to us before and during our stay. We highly recommend this spot to anyone visiting this area!

WOW! WOW! WOW! Upon entering the driveway to the cottage, we were surprised to see the front porch decorated for fall with mums, corn and straw bales. That was really nice. Then we opened the door there was a bowl of fresh fruit bowl and vase filled with white Rose of Sharon. Then the refrigerator was stocked with milk, eggs, juice and bread ready for a lite breakfast the next morning. What a perfect place for three people plus our dog “Cheyenne”. The pictures on-line does do justice. It was so nice to have a large walking yard and trails for the dog or just getting outside listening to nature. We did our daily walks every morning listening and watching the sun come up over the mountain at the end of the road. The kitchen was well stocked with everything if you wanted to fix a meal right at home. The beds were extremely cozy for a good night’s sleep. We slept like rocks for sure. We went shopping at Kitchen Kettle Village, Bird-in-Hand, Strasburg (the railroad museum was wonderful as well as the train ride), Amish farm tours (3 of them), The Smucker’s Gourds Shop, the outlet mall. We had planned breakfast at Shady Maple (plenty to eat and you will gain weight there for sure), dinner at The Amish View Restaurant, Hershey Family Farm, Windmill Family Restaurant and Stoltzfus Farm Restaurant. Whatever you do, you need to order the “STICKY BUNS” from Lydia. They are SOOOO GOOD!!!!
We had a relaxing and wonderful time for sure. Thank you very much for being “pet friendly”. Our dog really enjoyed himself there being able to walk the whole yard, trails and driveway. The cottage is more than we could ask for. We all had such a wonderful time that we are planning to return next year.