Lancaster apartment rental - Welcome to Pilgrim's Progress Retreat! Thanks for visiting us atop of the hill.
Welcome to Pilgrim's Progress Retreat! Thanks for visiting us atop of the hill.
  • Lancaster apartment rental - Welcome to Pilgrim's Progress Retreat! Thanks for visiting us atop of the hill.
    Entering the Spring room, large bay windows surround the North & East sides.
    The Spring room contains a brand new sofa bed for additional guests up to 2.
    Past the log-room den is a completely new bathroom with recessed shelves.
    Relax in the log-den room reading w/ only the sound of Amish buggies passing-by.
    From here, you see through the kitchen into the wood-chinked dining room.
  • Lancaster apartment rental - The kitchen comes with a new, glass flat-top stove w/ large counter-top space.
    Included is a new fridge, appliances, and fresh plates/silverware.
    Last, sleep well in a queen size bed with beautiful decor.
    Lovely landscape viewing of Lancaster County & Amish working in distant fields.
    Amish on the road at the end of our driveway...going to church by their dress.
    My oldest son at play with the Amish neighbor children during the Summer.
  • Lancaster apartment rental - The old Byerland Mennonite Church (circa 1700's) with my daughter strolling.
    1719 Hans Herr House and Museum.
    Charming Amish farmlands, farms, and one-room schoolhouses you'll experience.
    Children will think Dutch Wonderland is "out of this world"!
    Dutch Wonderland Family Park - not just for kids though, still fun for adults.
    Hershey Park! As they advertise, they truly are "the sweetest place on Earth".
  • Lancaster apartment rental - Historic Rock Ford Plantation, home of American Revolutionary General Hand.
    The cradle of American liberty...Independence Hall, Philadelphia.
    Gettysburg, where our history & hometowns merge.
    My wife and I took a trip to Gettysburg - me in my "Johny Reb".
    Lancaster in the early Fall overlooking remnant corn and pumpkin patches.
    A view of the Amish workfields across the stream as well as "Indian Hill".
 
Lancaster apartment rental - Welcome to Pilgrim's Progress Retreat! Thanks for visiting us atop of the hill.

Welcome to Pilgrim's Progress Retreat! Thanks for visiting us atop of the hill.

Entering the Spring room, large bay windows surround the North & East sides.

Entering the Spring room, large bay windows surround the North & East sides.

The Spring room contains a brand new sofa bed for additional guests up to 2.

The Spring room contains a brand new sofa bed for additional guests up to 2.

Past the log-room den is a completely new bathroom with recessed shelves.

Past the log-room den is a completely new bathroom with recessed shelves.

Relax in the log-den room reading w/ only the sound of Amish buggies passing-by.

Relax in the log-den room reading w/ only the sound of Amish buggies passing-by.

From here, you see through the kitchen into the wood-chinked dining room.

From here, you see through the kitchen into the wood-chinked dining room.

The kitchen comes with a new, glass flat-top stove w/ large counter-top space.

The kitchen comes with a new, glass flat-top stove w/ large counter-top space.

Included is a new fridge, appliances, and fresh plates/silverware.

Included is a new fridge, appliances, and fresh plates/silverware.

Last, sleep well in a queen size bed with beautiful decor.

Last, sleep well in a queen size bed with beautiful decor.

Lovely landscape viewing of Lancaster County & Amish working in distant fields.

Lovely landscape viewing of Lancaster County & Amish working in distant fields.

Amish on the road at the end of our driveway...going to church by their dress.

Amish on the road at the end of our driveway...going to church by their dress.

My oldest son at play with the Amish neighbor children during the Summer.

My oldest son at play with the Amish neighbor children during the Summer.

The old Byerland Mennonite Church (circa 1700's) with my daughter strolling.

The old Byerland Mennonite Church (circa 1700's) with my daughter strolling.

1719 Hans Herr House and Museum.

1719 Hans Herr House and Museum.

Charming Amish farmlands, farms, and one-room schoolhouses you'll experience.

Charming Amish farmlands, farms, and one-room schoolhouses you'll experience.

Children will think Dutch Wonderland is "out of this world"!

Children will think Dutch Wonderland is "out of this world"!

Dutch Wonderland Family Park - not just for kids though, still fun for adults.

Dutch Wonderland Family Park - not just for kids though, still fun for adults.

Hershey Park! As they advertise, they truly are "the sweetest place on Earth".

Hershey Park! As they advertise, they truly are "the sweetest place on Earth".

Historic Rock Ford Plantation, home of American Revolutionary General Hand.

Historic Rock Ford Plantation, home of American Revolutionary General Hand.

The cradle of American liberty...Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

The cradle of American liberty...Independence Hall, Philadelphia.

Gettysburg, where our history & hometowns merge.

Gettysburg, where our history & hometowns merge.

My wife and I took a trip to Gettysburg - me in my "Johny Reb".

My wife and I took a trip to Gettysburg - me in my "Johny Reb".

Lancaster in the early Fall overlooking remnant corn and pumpkin patches.

Lancaster in the early Fall overlooking remnant corn and pumpkin patches.

A view of the Amish workfields across the stream as well as "Indian Hill".

A view of the Amish workfields across the stream as well as "Indian Hill".

  • Bedrooms1
  • Sleeps4
  • 1 Bathroom
 
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Apartment, 1 Bedroom + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath, (Sleeps 2-4)

This former upstairs apartment, now newly renovated upstairs home, is the perfect stay for taking a break from life's worries as well as providing easy access to all the local hospitality that Lancaster County has to offer.

When you enter the Spring room, large bay windows surround the North and East sides allowing you to see the Amish buggy teams clopping-by. At night, the open windows allow you to hear the relaxing sounds of the stream that runs just behind it.

Next is a well lit, yellow-pine, log den-library. Here you can can relax in the setting of Native American memorabilia, Westward artwork, and well crafted natural beauty displays while enjoying lighthearted reading.

There is a quaint bathroom providing a shower tub, pedestal sink, toilet, and recessed shelves...very new, very nice.

Past the den-library is the dining room featuring a Pennsylvania German log chinked pattern with Americana motif. Wide beam wood flooring with forged nails. Enjoy eating on an 1800's beautiful dark oak trestle table. The simple lighting is especially calming at night and gives you a sense of early pioneering appreciation, spiritualness, and forging ahead towards good times.

Adjacent to the dining room lies a pleasant country kitchen which has a large counter-top kitchen sink, new stove, new fridge, and champagne glass lighting. There is plenty of cabinet space and a delightful hutch for all your basic kitchen needs.

Lastly, there is a spacious back bedroom with a soft decor and queen sized bed, windows that face to one of the last indigenous Conestoga tribe settlements ('Indian Hill'), and a view of the valley where Amish are often seen working in the fields and Amish children can be seen splashing in the stream.

While it is true at Pilgrim's Progress Retreat, we do not boast having lots of entertainments such as cable television, DVD movies, game systems, table games, a whirlpool, etc., there is a modest sound system for enjoying music.

That being said when you're tired of the quiet life, historic Lancaster City beckons you participate in its various attractions such as movie cinemas, live theatres, neighboring amusement parks (Hershey Park, Dutch Wonderland), day trips to Gettysburg and Philadelphia, an amazing very new in-the-country YMCA gym, golf courses galore, art galleries, fantastic museums, and a smorgasbord of restaurants to choose from.

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About Owner/Manager

My Julia and I have been married for 17 years. We are Mennonites with her family being descended from the Herrs of the early 1700's. I work as a physician assistant and my wife is a homemaker. We are into outdoor activities, farmette living, church functions, and enjoying our 3 children.

Owner/Manager purchased this apartment in 2005
Why Owner/Manager chose Lancaster

It came with the property and thought it would be a fun fixer-upper to invest in.

What makes this apartment unique

Cost-effective, quiet, pleasant get-away with amazing centralization to branch out for fun.

14 Reviews of Property 3165919 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

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Pilgrim's Progress Retreat in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
average rating of 5.0 based on 14 reviews
business
Pilgrim's Progress Retreat in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3165919
+1 717-247-6190
Lancaster Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Harrisonburg, Virginia
5

Easter Weekend Surprise

5 of 5
Submitted: April 9, 2012 Stayed: April 2012
My husband and I came up to Lancaster to visit my grandparents. We decided to go with a rental to relieve the burden of a housefull of family. Little did we know what an amazing treat we were in for when we chose 'Pilgrim's Progress'. It was such a relaxing atmosphere, and we felt very taken care of. Nate and Julie were wonderful hosts, and we were so blessed to be able to enjoy this wonderful place. Both nights here, we stayed up late to enjoy a good book in the den. Sunday morning, I woke up early to enjoy a quiet Easter morning with the sun streaming in the window. My husband is still talking about when we can come back again! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay here. God's blessing on your family.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We know how busy (and family packed) Easter can be here in Lancaster County! That being said, we are delighted you chose to stay at Pilgrim's Progress Retreat for both your grandparent's ease of mind and yours. It blesses us immensely when we see happy newlyweds vacationing with us. Thank you also for your kind personal compliments about us and your stay. We wish you all the best as you continue down this good path that lies before you.
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Pilgrim's Progress Retreat in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3165919
+1 717-247-6190
Lancaster Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Western PA
5

Contented traveler

5 of 5
Submitted: March 24, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
Wow! The advertisements do not do this spacious retreat justice. It is a perfect weekend getaway place for a couple, sporting simple, elegant decor that reflects the owners' eclectic interests and tastes. A great deal of love and care must have gone into preparing this pleasant suite. I deeply appreciated the lack of a television set and access to uplifting reading material and stereo. This is truly a cabin-like place for rest and refreshment. Yes, you can hear the trickling creek through an open bedroom window.

The apartment was impeccably clean and neat when we arrived, with access to a complete kitchen. The owners are friendly, welcoming folks, who see this as an opportunity to minister to their guests. We left Pilgrim's Progress Retreat feeling refreshed and restored. Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Whitfield, for a wonderful stay!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Girls Getaway, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Julie and I are so blessed to know that your stay here was a memorable one. We envisioned that what people, especially couples, need more of is quiet solace together, so we created this vacation rental with that in mind. The fact that you got to experience our dream and by that, help make it a reality is more than we could have prayed for! You are welcome to visit again anytime. Pilgrim's Progress Retreat
Helpful votes: 1/1
business
Pilgrim's Progress Retreat in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3165919
+1 717-247-6190
Lancaster Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Conestoga, PA
5

refreshed one

5 of 5
Submitted: March 21, 2012 Stayed: March 2012
What a refreshing time I had at Pilgrim's Progress Retreat! The time away from my ordinary routine and regular duties was made sweet by the beautiful simplicity of this place. The space was bright and welcoming. The decor was lovely and the accommodations were wonderfully comfortable. The surroundings were peaceful and quiet with just the sound of a stream rippling nearby. Even the drive as I approached the turn into the retreat was winding and peaceful, as if already foretelling the relaxing and restful stay I was sure to experience. Pilgrim's Progress Retreat is truly a delightful getaway that I will return to and recommend to my friends and family.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are delighted that you found your time here relaxing and refreshing. We'd hoped that Pilgrim's Progress Retreat would be a place for folks to renew their spirits so as to return home as a blessing to others. Your testimony assures us that this is becoming a reality. You are welcome back anytime and thanks, in advance, for any referrals you make.
With kind regards,
Pilgrim's Progress Retreat
business
Pilgrim's Progress Retreat in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3165919
+1 717-247-6190
Lancaster Pennsylvania Dutch Country
southeastern PA
5

Sweet overnight stay

5 of 5
Submitted: February 6, 2012 Stayed: February 2012
This past weekend my mother-in-law offered to take the children overnight and we jumped at the chance to stay at Pilgrim's Progress Retreat. It is even sweeter than you can tell from the photos, lovely as they are.

We only had a day - no time to take in the area's attractions, although the owners have an ample supply of informative brochures available. We spent the evening reading from the excellent selection of books provided, and talking in the cozy lamplit log-paneled den. The decor everywhere is exquisite - although we didn't use the wood-chinked dining room, we thoroughly admired its authentic historical feel, down to an oil lamp on the table. The bedroom was comfortable and romantic - we awoke late to the sound of horses galloping along the stream just outside our window! The light-filled spring room was just right for quiet morning coffee and more reading, looking out over the stream, trees, and watching Amish families heading to the neighboring farm for Sunday service. This place in autumn will be fantastic - it is positively surrounded by trees and the windows just let them in!

A lovely stay, one we hope to repeat, and would highly recommend!

p.s. being winter, we couldn't sleep with the windows open, but I love the sound of running water, so I had to check, and you CAN hear the stream from the bedroom and the spring room! :o)
Recommended for:  Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: Julia and I are so glad that you chose our rental for your "freedom-from-parenting" night. Additionally, we are very thankful that your stay was a positive experience. I don't think my wife and I could have asked for better first guests to enjoy our venture. Thanks for recommending to folks and friends.

Best Regards and Blessings,

Pilgrim's Progress Retreat
Helpful votes: 5/5
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