Experience the charm of Lancaster County at this historic stone house, built in 1770. Enjoy premium bedding, fantastic views of a neighboring Amish farm from your windows and a large yard with a fire pit. Unwind on the private wrap-around porch overlooking the property's stream off the master suite.
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5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 104000 sq ft
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Kitchen
Washer
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Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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About this property
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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
250yo Stone House - Stargazing, Fireflies, Streams, and room to Run!
Nestled in the charming town of Pequea, this gorgeous 5-bedroom, 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 streams 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. The home is ideally located to explore the nearby attractions, such as Central Market, The Barnstormers Stadium and Convention Center, Sight & Sound Theatre, Millersville University, 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:
Level 2 EV Charger: Complimentary charging with our Level 2 EV Charger installed conveniently in the driveway. Charger is Tesla NACS standard (J-1772 adaptor NOT provided).
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 (Winter months only).
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 amenities
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Car required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Ice maker
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Note from host: Smoking is permitted on the back cement porch only
Services and conveniences
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (on request)
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping mall
On a river
Things to do
Foosball table
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sledding nearby
Spelunking nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Pets: Dogs are not permitted in bedrooms. Dogs must be crated if left unsupervised in the home (crate provided). Dogs must be leashed when outside.
There are wild animals, including cats and dogs, which may access the property. Guest's pets must be supervised at all times when outside.
Guests are responsible for cleaning up their dogs' waste. A clean-up fee of $20 per incident will assessed for pet waste not properly disposed of.
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
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is permitted on the back cement porch only
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
About the neighborhood
Located in Pequea, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Trout Run and Steinman Run reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dutch Wonderland and Jason's Woods. Traveling with kids? Consider Village Green Mini Golf, or check out an event or a game at Penn Medicine Park. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Pequea travel guide
Is 250yo Stone House - Stargazing, Fireflies, Streams, and room to Run! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 250yo Stone House - Stargazing, Fireflies, Streams, and room to Run!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 250yo Stone House - Stargazing, Fireflies, Streams, and room to Run!?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 250yo Stone House - Stargazing, Fireflies, Streams, and room to Run! 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).
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250yo Stone House - Stargazing, Fireflies, Streams, and room to Run! Reviews
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We spent Thanksgiving at this beautiful 1770s stone farmhouse with our extended family — five bedrooms, two spacious kitchens, and plenty of space for all of us to spread out comfortably.For Thanksgiving dinner, we cooked together using the fully equipped kitchens, and there was more than enough room at the big dining table for everyone. The combination of history, peaceful farmland views, and cozy comforts made this place feel like a “home away from home.”
The house and property is beautiful! We thoroughly enjoyed are stay. Beds were very comfortable and the host thought of everything from a well-stocked kitchen to delicious moon pies, shoofly pie, and fresh eggs awaiting our arrival. There are lots of hiking trails nearby and Lancaster is only a short drive away, but there’s barely a reason to leave the property!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
Our visit here was too short! This trip was a multi-generational family trip and the property was a perfect relaxing atmosphere. I really enjoyed the personal touches the host provided. Setting the music and having lights on for our night time arrival was so welcoming. The house is spotless and kitchen well equipped. The fresh eggs and goodies put this stay over the top. We also took advantage of the offer to have a small fire to sit outside and stargaze. We were blessed to see the Aurora Borealis that evening making a really nice end to our trip.
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.
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.
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!
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+++++
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!
This property is exactly as the pictures show. Absolutely beautiful. Host is very very responsive and super quick to help. Not at all overbearing. Stayed an entire week and loved every minute. Had 6 adults and an 11 year old. Relatively close to all attractions but out of the way and quiet. Love the chickens!!