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250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat

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Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, books
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Interior
5 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10372 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat

This gorgeous, original stone house is older than America herself! Built in 1770, this home has been tastefully updated, while still maintaining the integrity and beauty of the old structure and unique, original features. Enjoy premium bedding, fantastic views of the neighboring Amish farm from your windows, a private, wrap-around porch that overlooks the property’s stream off the master suite, and a large yard with a fire pit.

The space
A stay at this house offers you the opportunity to experience the history and quiet, peaceful lifestyle that many visitors to Lancaster County only get to appreciate from a distance. This incredible house was built by one of the original settlers who made his living milling wheat in the stone mill next door. We have many old, original documents, deeds, photographs, and stories passed down through the generations of this historic property that will be available in the house for those guests that have interest.

Your stay in this home includes an authentic, Amish-made shoofly pie, Lancaster County Coffee Roasters coffee, luxury linens and towels, s’more ingredients (supplied from September 1st-December 31st), and so much more! For your convenience, firewood is available for purchase on site.

This home is fully equipped to comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. If you are interested in booking for a group larger than 10, please contact the hosts prior to booking with the number of guests. These requests will be approved on a case by case basis.

We are proud to offer this quiet escape just miles from downtown Lancaster and Central Market, Sight & Sound Theatre, Tanger Outlets, the historic Strasburg Railroad, and all the rest of Lancaster County's most popular tourist attractions! Driving distance to Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland parks!

Additional services offered:

Grocery service: you select and pay for your groceries online. We pick them up at the grocery store and put them away in the house. You arrive to a home stocked with all the groceries you need and chose! Contact me either before booking, or after, to utilize this service. Cost: $25 service fee

Special occasion decorating service: celebrating a birthday, anniversary, graduation, wedding, or other occasion? We will decorate the home with balloons, flowers, cake, streamers, whatever you want! We will work closely with you to make sure you’re getting what you want, and you get to surprise your guest of honor by checking-in to a house that’s already decorated! Cost: cost of products plus a $50 service fee

Guest access
Our guests have exclusive access to the entire 5 bedroom house, including a small "library" and two complete kitchens/dining rooms! Access to a private wrap-around balcony off of the master suite that overlooks the property's stream and offers exclusive views of the neighboring Amish farm. Guests may use the stream, covered back porch, 1.5 acres of lawn, and fire pit. Guests may enjoy watching the chickens in the chicken coop off the side of the house, though we do ask that guests not enter the coop. We are pleased to provide guests with farm fresh eggs stocked in the refrigerator (as available).

Interaction with guests
Our guests determine their own level of interaction. We will provide a book filled with information on area attractions and exclusive "local’s spots". Beyond that, we are happy to chat, engage, and assist you in any way you'd like, or to allow you privacy to explore on your own.

Please note that hosts will require access to the home twice per day (morning and evening) to tend to the coal stove during cold months.

Other things to note
Please keep in mind that this house has a number of stairs and may not be suitable for those less physically capable. While we provide baby gates for the stairs, the house is not fully "child-proofed". For those reasons this house is not recommended for children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years. Although we do not specifically exclude families with children in this range, please be aware that if you choose to book with us, you do so at your own risk.

Property manager

Amanda Clare

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Foosball table
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is permitted on the back cement porch only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Recycling
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 4000 sq ft (372 sq m)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Read all rules regarding pets before booking.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Idyllic Country Retreat Unique 1770 Mill-house House Pequea
Idyllic Country Retreat Unique 1770 Mill-house House
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250yo Stone House With Stream in Amish Country!

About the neighborhood

Map
Pequea, PA

What's nearby

  • Lancaster County Convention Center - 16 min drive
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 16 min drive
  • Millersville University - 17 min drive
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 19 min drive
  • Dutch Wonderland - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 22 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Caruso's Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Conestoga Wagon Restaurant - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at 250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat located?

This family-friendly Pequea vacation home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Trout Run and Lakewood lake. Baumgardener's Covered Bridge and Steinman Run are also within 3 mi (5 km).

250yo Stone House - Cozy & Spacious Winter Retreat Reviews

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laurie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic house / amazing hosts
We gathered as a family for Thanksgiving and a celebration of life. This historic house was the perfect size for large family meals and we appreciated that dogs were welcome. Hosts are kind, responsive and thoughtful. This home is breathtaking with its stone walls and open (well stocked) upstairs kitchen area. Bedrooms are cosy and well decorated. There are great trails nearby and chickens right out the window for your viewing pleasure! Worth every one of the 5 stars!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay in a beautiful home
This house is stunning - the pictures are spot on. Everything was in great working order. The host was welcoming and communicated often as needed. We were given more time to check out since nobody was checking in after us which was helpful as we had a small impromptu wedding during the stay. It was great for pictures. We left something behind and she immediately contacted us to offer a solution to return the item. We would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
10/10 Family Vacation Stay
Traveling as a family of 10 to Lancaster to be part of our sister/daughter’s wedding day we knew we needed the perfect place to spend the weekend. We knew from the pictures we were in for a treat (and not just the shoe-fly pie). The toddler loved spending the mornings staring at the chickens through the window and going out to visit, the adults loved checking out the stream and fire pit, while we all loved having a place to be all together during a special time. Every detail made it a perfect weekend and the bride and groom loved spending time there. The whole house is so unique and perfect for a large party with so much to do. It was so clean and had a lot of things already at the house that we didn’t need to run out and get. The owners were very responsive. Everyone absolutely loved the historical aspect to the house along with the privacy and didn’t want to leave at the end of our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family memories!
Loved every minute!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual family get together celebrating wife/mother/ grandmother's birthday.
Amazing house with location and Amanda the host goes out of her way to make sure your stay the best experience you could ask for. On arrival greeted with home made pie and other treats waiting for you. Cannot say enough about how incredibly our stay was. The whole family wants to make it a yearly event.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding stay
We rented the house for our family to stay together before our son's wedding. The house was perfect for our needs. Everything was perfect!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Wonderful Stay
The property is beautiful and very secluded. Massive areas to roam and relax. The house is modern and equipped with all of the essentials. The hosts were friendly and available but respected our privacy.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend
The house is beautiful and spacious. We enjoyed the house and the yard, very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashear B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely reunion at the House at Climbers Run
We six women gathered here for a 50th reunion of college friends from Penn State. The house is lovely, spacious, clean, and well-equipped. We really enjoyed the beautiful farm, and the fresh eggs. I think our only regret was that we hadn't planned to stay longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
We had a great stay here- looks just like the pictures. Lots of space inside the house to spread out, and the kids had a lot of fun in the creek and roaming outside. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

John C., North Wales, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend with the family
Great central location for myself and my two son's family. The weekend was all about the kids, going to Dutch Wonderland one day and the Turkey Hill Experience on the other. Our hosts were friendly with great communication. The property was beautiful and well maintained with plenty of land to roam The house was clean with room for all. Great weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stone House Getaway
Such a beautiful property! I would rate it 10 stars if possible. The stone house is located in the countryside not far from Lancaster and is beautifully restored and decorated with an homage to its history. The vibe is welcoming/ and the decor inspires comfort and relaxation with calm colors, plush fabrics and pillows, and very comfy beds. Our 8 year old especially enjoyed the sleigh bed. There were multiple seating areas to allow for family gathering or individual quiet moments. The host anticipated any possible needs and surprised us with an Amish shoofly pie, chocolate moon pies. and the makings for s'moors. The property overlooks a neighboring Amish farm and contains 2 streams for exploring as well as a firepit for evening relaxation. And let's not forget the chickens! The coops were strategically placed for optimal viewing from the windows, and we had great fun watching their antics and feeding them. We were also surprised to find a dozen of their eggs in the refrigerator...had a delicious breakfast the next morning! The host, Amanda, was very responsive and provided an immediate solution when we had a date change. Our age range was 8 - 70, and we all thoroughly our stay at the stone house and hope to return again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

lauren j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house!
We had such an amazing stay at your home Amanda! It was so spacious, clean and not far from town. From the moment we arrived we felt welcome with the treats and the Prosecco you left for us, and also just for the “homey” feel in the house! Thank you for everything! We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful experience
Amanda was such a wonderful host! We will forever appreciate that she jumped in to accomodate us after our original booking fell through at the last minute. The home is SO beautiful, SO cozy, SO spacious with wonderful common spaces including a back patio which was the perfect place to hang with friends & unwind with an adult beverage while watching the horses and cows on the neighboring farm and 2 kitchens! Most importantly we were traveling with another family and there were enough bedrooms AND bathrooms to accomodate everyone. Amanda thought of everything to make us all feel welcome and at home. In addition, she was always quick to respond if we had questions. Just an all around wonderful experience. A+++++
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
The home is very historical and immaculately clean! The decorative touches are just perfect and the hosts are very sweet and helpful. Our Bible study group of 8 stayed and had the best time. We sat out under the covered porch in the evening and watched the lightening storm swoop across the property. The beds were all extremely comfortable. The basement family room sat us all while we played games and was just so cozy. Property is within 10 min of grocery store and the kitchen is stocked with everything imaginable. The chickens were fun to watch and benefited from our breakfast leftovers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Special Place
This is a beautiful, historic property in a very special part of the country. The amenities and grounds were all as described and first rate. We definitely recommend to anyone planning a stay in the area, or anyone just looking to get away from it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yitzchok S.

Liked: Cleanliness
yitzchok S
The house at Climber's Run is a historical treasure and is maintained so beautifully. We had such a wonderful time! My kids loved feeding the chickens, and getting to eat their eggs, walking through the creek and roasting marshmallows on the fire pit. The grounds and house are both absolutely stunning. We so appreciated all the toys and games for the children. The bedrooms are all tastefully decorated in a charming and cozy way. Amanda and Brandon are wonderful hostesses. This house is worth a trip from anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country getaway
We loved our time at Climber's Run. The house was a great fit for our weekend with extended family and the outdoor space was magical for the kids. They played in the stream, visited the chickens and roasted marshmallows on the fire pit. Amanda was a wonderful host, very responsive and helpful when we had questions. We look forward to returning soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
July sight and Sound Trip
Great host that gave thought of everything, great location and everything was as advertised and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elly K., Irvine, California

Liked: Cleanliness
Beware of mosquitoes and wasps
The only suggestion that I have is to please do pest control before check in. We had an infestation of several bedrooms and this made the first night difficult. The owners did have it corrected, but we almost had to check out when seeing the bedrooms. Be prepared for wasps as we also had to kill many, not sure how they got in…. But the fire pit was great. And kitchen large.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home and host
We had a great time at the house! It’s a lovely place to just hang with family or friends. We had a group of 10 with kids and adults. There was plenty of space inside and outside. We had everything we needed and the home was well kept and clean. The shoofly pie was a hit and the kids loved seeing the chickens. We appreciated that Amanda was available if needed but was also happy to give us our space. We’ll be back again if we are in Lancaster!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Get Away
Property in a nice location and beautiful. Hosts are wonderful!! Would love to stay here again if visited in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Thanksgiving
The location was a perfect half way point for various family members to meet. The house was beautiful, big, spacious, with plenty of sleeping options and plenty of room to cook and play. The host was very nice, even buying us last minute grocery items we forgot to pack. We were able to hold a full Thanksgiving meal thanks to the two fully stocked kitchens. We spent evenings out by the firepit. It was my favorite Thanksgiving ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yehudis G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
This is the second time we have been here for the weekend, and hope to return again! We all had a wonderful time; the hosts are extremely friendly, the house is clean and beautifully painted, there are games inside and lovely grounds outside to explore. Thank you Amanda!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accommodations and all around great experience
This is a very unique property and Amanda is very accommodating. Great fit for the family with the multi floor layout and the number of bedrooms. We will stay here again if we are in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022