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Country Retreat: 5-BR Oasis with Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Basketball & Views

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Exterior
Open living area with lots of windows.  Great views of surrounding farmland.
House is located on a corner of the owner's farm.  It is surrounded by farmland.
The back patio is the perfect place to watch the sunset beside a fire.
Cozy living room, with gas fireplace and LG Smart TV.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Lancaster, PA
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Franklin & Marshall College
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

1st

1 King Bed

2nd

1 King Bed

3rd

2 Single Beds

4th

2 Single Beds

5th

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor

Toilet

Hallway

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Jack and Jill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Country Retreat: 5-BR Oasis with Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Basketball & Views

Relax and unwind overlooking 70+ acres of beautiful preserved farmland. Magnolia Cottage was built 10 years ago and is both charming and modern. The living space includes beautiful hardwood floors, large windows with natural light, a beautiful wraparound porch and back patio so that you are always surrounded with a beautiful farm view. The spacious 5-bedroom house is perfect for remote work and schooling, reunions, family vacations and needed escapes to the country. Magnolia Cottage is easily accessible to many local destinations, including Downtown Lancaster, Hershey Park and Amish Country. Come enjoy the peacefulness of Lancaster County. We hope that you will find rest in this scenic location.

*Discounts for Longer Stays*

The Space

Enjoy overlooking beautiful farmland, with the amenities of quality beds, a fully stocked kitchen, Amish-made dining room table, and a living room with a gas fireplace and Smart TV. The wraparound porch is perfect for relaxing, bird watching, reading a book, and drinking coffee. The patio provides the perfect location for an evening of grilling and making s’mores over the fire pit.

The kitchen is fully stocked with a coffee pot, fridge, a gas stove top, two ovens, microwave, dishwasher, and toaster. You will also have pots, pans, silverware, cooking utensils, and dinnerware for your use.

There are 5 bedrooms on the second floor. The master bedroom has a king-sized bed and en suite bathroom including a double vanity and walk-in shower with a rain shower head. Three bedrooms have two twin beds, which can be used as two beds or easily combined to make a king-sized bed. One bedroom has a full-sized bed. There are two additional bathrooms (3 full bathrooms total) on the 2nd floor. Each contains a double vanity, bathtub and shower. One, Jack and Jill bathroom, is in-between two of the bedrooms. We provide towels and washcloths for you, as well as shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. There is also a washer and dryer available for use on the first floor.

The home is equipped with high-speed internet and includes a TV with wireless access to Netflix, Hulu, etc. The finished basement has a ping pong table.

The backyard is perfect for grilling, games, and sitting around the fire. There is a basketball hoop in the driveway, and the surrounding area draws people from all over the county for long bike rides. Within walking distance is Daniel’s Den Playground, that includes a ½ mile walking trail, sports fields, and a creative playground for children.

Please visit us @magnoliacottagefarmstay

Property manager

Janine
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ONLY confirmed guests & their vehicles can be at the house at ANY TIME.
Any parties, events, or day guests will have to be negotiated separately and agreed to in writing.
Guests who are new to VRBO (no ranking) or have less than a 5 stars ranking by other hosts will need to be interviewed before reservation is approved

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. American Music Theatre Lancaster and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Park City Center and Central Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Dutch Wonderland, or check out an event or a game at Penn Medicine Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Lancaster, PA

What's nearby

  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Millersville University - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Lancaster County Convention Center - 15 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 15 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 15 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 16 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Two Cousins Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Black Olive Family Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bob Evans - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Country Retreat: 5-BR Oasis with Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Basketball & Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Country Retreat: 5-BR Oasis with Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Basketball & Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Country Retreat: 5-BR Oasis with Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Basketball & Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Country Retreat: 5-BR Oasis with Fire Pit, Ping Pong, Basketball & Views located?

This family-friendly Lancaster holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Field of Screams, Corn Cob Acres Field of Fun and Leisure Bowling & Golfing Center. Boulders Mini Golf is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 60 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Farm Stay

This property is situated on an expanse of farmland with a lot of privacy and open space. The house is very well-maintained, with a lot of carefully nuanced touches that make guests feel welcome. The host is quite helpful and communicative. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Cousins Weekend at Magnolia Cottage

Magnolia Cottage is exactly what we needed for our annual Lancaster County getaway. The house is beautiful and spacious. The bedrooms and bathrooms are clean and accommodating. Everyone talked about how comfortable the mattresses are. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need. The views are spectacular! We absolutley loved the sunrises and sunsets. It was a pleasure to have Janine as our host. She was responsive and informative. We are grateful to Janine for sharing her wonderful home with us. All in all, a fun and memorable weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staci G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Happy New Year

What a fantastic place to celebrate the new year. Spacious rooms, clean, comfortable beds, great views. Very refreshing that it was exactly like the pictures. Great communication with host. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect setting to celebrate the new year with friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Retreat located amid rolling hills and plenty of room for families

Great space and layout for big families, beautiful outdoor space. Plenty of clean beds and bathrooms. Wonderful main floor great room/kitchen, and a must-see wrap around porch…complete with wicker rockers. Relax. Renew. Refresh. Lots of activities nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house with all the amenities

This house was spacious and perfect for our 8 coworkers! The grounds are spectacular. In our downtime there’s ping pong, basketball and a fire pit. It’s close enough to stores and highways but with no neighbors..just surrounded by corn!! Everyone had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Simply wonderful!

In the area for a wedding, my sister, our husbands and four adult children thoroughly enjoyed our stay “Magnolia Cottage”. There was ample room to gather in both small and large groups throughout the home and or porch or back patio. The kitchen is spacious and nicely appointed. We enjoyed gathering around the fire pit in the evenings and spent most mornings on the covered porch enjoying coffee together! The area has multiple markets and other commercial options for grocery and various supplies. We loved our stay and recommend this property with comfort and confidence!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moshe D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Awesome place
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

College reunion

I rented the Magnolia Cottage for a small 50th year reunion of 9 friends. The living, dining and bedroom spaces were ideal. Communication with the owner was prompt and helpful. The location was a lovely Lancaster County setting while still being close to the city of Lancaster.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karianne B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Sleep Ever

Where to begin? The views from this home were spectacular, even with a little rain. It was so very peaceful and quiet. The beds were absolutely the most comfortable beds we have ever slept on. The rooms were a perfect fit for our group of 9. We will definitely be booking this home again when we return to Lancaster.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully pleasant stay.

House is locationed in a beautiful setting with lots of surrounding land. The inside is immaculately clean, and includes a lot of updated accents that add to the appeal. The ping pong table, fire pit, basketball court were a blast. Kitchen had everything you need. Host was wonderful, helpful, and communicated strategically at various time to ensure we were doing well. I highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for multi family

Beautiful house with bonus of finished basement for the kiddos
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Murfiesboro

It was Great!!! and would do it again
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Country Retreat

This was a wonderful place for our family to stay while visiting my mom in Elizabethtown. We enjoyed the peace and quiet - and the farms surrounding the property. The house was cozy / well appointed / met our needs perfectly!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family house for Thanksgiving

We had family gather from various places for a relaxing and beautiful Thanksgiving. The house was very comfortable and the location was pastoral and idyllic. Close drive to interesting places in Amish country when we wanted to do something. But the house is great for just hanging out with family. Janine was great to deal with - prompt, helpful, and friendly. The house even had a Christmas tree for us. Overall, A+ experience for our family.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

vickie s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, best location

Spent a long weekend at Magnolia Cottage with our kids and grandkids. The house was exactly as pictured! The kitchen was well stocked, lots of room for everyone. Kids enjoyed the ping pong table and huge TV downstairs. All the beds were very comfortable. The best part was the location! The surrounding farmland was pretty and peaceful. We watched the sunrise on the wraparound porch. Close to many attractions( we visited Hershey Park, Corn Cob Acres, Lancaster Market, creamery) and numerous restaurants. We would absolutely rent out this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Stay

We had the most wonderful stay at this gorgeous and serene home in Lancaster, PA. It was the perfect place for our family to gather for an overdue reunion. The home could not have been more lovely, and Janine was communicative, kind, and accommodating. We all agreed we would return in a heartbeat! We cannot recommend Magnolia Cottage enough!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sofia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such an amazing stay! My siblings and our family had our own full size bathrooms and bedrooms upstairs. The kitchen table was perfect for all 11 of us to sit at. The host was amazing at communicating before, during and after. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jim W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

impressive home

very impressive home
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kaely W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay: Spooky Nook Basketball Trip

Beautiful relaxing location that seems much more rural than it actually is. Clean house and great communication with owners made for a worry-free stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely farm house!

Beautiful house on the edge of a corn farm. Very helpful hosts, and easy check in process. Beds are quite comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

Lovely home. Restful setting. Felt safe and clean. True to pictures. Lots of space for catching up with friends. Be sure to read the checkout requests because we almost missed them. These are simple and reasonable tasks, but I almost didn’t see them. A friend in my group noticed, thankfully.. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tonya H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

TX to PA — Perfect for girls basketball!!!

The house was picture perfect… and perfect for 10 people. We had plenty of room to sleep, eat and bathe.. the basement was a bonus we didn’t realize we had… the teenagers loved hanging out down there and watching movie. The parents loved it cause we got to get away from the kids for a while! If we play in PA next year we book again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice, clean, and large house

Great property, plenty of room for the whole family. Beautiful house and grounds.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Theresa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoying the views.

My family decided to make a change. Instead of going to the Poconos for a long weekend, we decided to try a house close to Lancaster and Hershey. There are so many nearby activities but we were enjoying being together in the house that we actually stayed on the property all weekend. The activities that we would have done, we have done many times in the past, so enjoying the beautiful house was the best. So nice and roomy and the views are so breath taking. We had a great time by the fire pit. The bedrooms are roomy and the beds are very comfortable. Having access to the garages really was helpful for loading and unloading. We highly recommend this beautiful property.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, Relaxing Holiday Home

We just returned from an absolutely wonderful three days at Magnolia Cottage. Everything about this home was spectacular: spacious, clean, impeccably decorated, comfy beds, gorgeous views, abundance of cooking tools, you name it. It was the most peaceful retreat for six family members (grandparent, children, grandchildren) as we gathered for the holidays. The farm setting was idyllic but it was a short drive to downtown Lancaster, and not far from Hershey. We were all from out of town and had fun exploring the area! The owner’s care and attention to the Cottage and its guests was apparent at every turn. We highly recommend this home to others and we’d love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Janine

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We look forward to welcoming you to Magnolia Cottage! My family has farmed in this area for generations and would love to share the serene farmland experience with you. I live most of the year in NYC and share the hosting with my parents, Richard and Audrey who live on a nearby farm. Our goal is to provide a peaceful retreat in the country.

Why they chose this property

Magnolia Cottage is a peaceful, modern retreat in the middle of preserved farmland.

What makes this property unique

Guests will have complete privacy in the home, but we are close by, available if needed, and enjoy meeting you when we have a chance. Please reach out if you have any questions or difficulties during your stay!

Languages:

English

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