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Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA

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Beautiful furnishings featuring a reclining leather sofa and large screen TV
Historic charm with downtown convenience.  Enjoy the front porch rockers!
Plenty of room to spread out and relax
Interior detail
Bring your family and stay in comfort with modern conveniences like central AC

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Gettysburg, PA
  • Gettysburg National Military Park
    3 min walk
  • Gettysburg Museum of History
    3 min walk
  • Jennie Wade House
    6 min walk
  • Gettysburg, PA (GTY-Gettysburg Regional)
    11 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining
Living area
Exterior

About this property

Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA

Superior location in downtown Gettysburg historic district. Located on a quiet street two blocks from Lincoln Square, you can watch the sunset over the battlefield from the spacious backyard of this historic property. You will find comfort for your family with four bedrooms and two full bathrooms. We offer private off-street parking for up to three cars.

This house was built by Gettysburg town physician Dr. J.W.C. O'Neill, who had an extensive history during the battle. It was later used a photography studio by renowned Civil War battlefield photographer WIlliam H. Tipton.

The house is two blocks from downtown shops, restaurants, ghost and walking tours and events in the historic district. Half a mile to Gettysburg College and a mile and a half from the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor's Center. A large variety of tours and experiences are half a mile away from the property.

When you are done exploring, let the Stratton House take care of you! Unique features include central air conditioning, high speed wireless internet, and a cable package featuring 150 Comcast stations and streaming capabilities. TVs are located in the living room and in two bedrooms.

We include comfortable bedding, extra pillows and plenty of towels. Enjoy family meals prepared in the fully equipped spacious kitchen. The fenced yard featuring a swing set and a gas grill is a wonderful place for your family. Enjoy time in the yard using our custom made picnic patio. You will find a large selection of games in our game room. We also offer you the opportunity to browse the CIvil War book collection located in the living room.

For those traveling with children, we have a high chair, baby bath tub, and Pack 'n Play for sleep.

We are only 10 miles from Ski Liberty for winter travelers who would like to ski or snow tube. We are only 50 miles from Lancaster Dutch Country, 50 miles to Hershey Park, 65 miles to Washington, DC; 60 miles to Baltimore, 54 miles BWI Airport and 62 miles to Dulles Airport.

Guest access
You will have private access to the North side of the Stratton House, which has a living room, dining room, kitchen, full bathroom on the first floor, four bedrooms and a full bathroom on the second floor. There is another one bedroom unit on the South side of the house that is fully separate from this unit with a separate privacy fenced yard. The owners live in a third unit on the property that is also fully separate from your rental.

Other things to note

This is a very quiet church and residential neighborhood. We ask that you not hold parties, or make loud outside noise after 9 PM. Also, we request that there is no loud noise or music inside the residence after 10 PM. These rules are in place for the comfort and security of all guests who visit us.

There is no smoking inside the house at any time. If you have a need for more than three parking spaces during your stay, please ask in advance. We may be able to assist with additional space.

Property manager

Paul and Lisa Welch

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed
Pets are accepted on a case-by-case basis.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet hours outside after 9 PM. No loud music inside after 10 PM. This is a quiet residential neighborhood.

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

About the area

Gettysburg

Located in Gettysburg, this holiday home is in the city centre. Gettysburg Battlefield Museum and Lincoln's Lost Treasure are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg and Mr Ed’s Elephant Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Gettysburg Railroad Station Museum, or check out an event or a game at Waldren Family Stadium. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
Map
Gettysburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 3 min walk
  • Jennie Wade House - 6 min walk
  • Gettysburg College - 8 min walk
  • Gettysburg National Cemetery - 15 min walk
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 18 min walk

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue & Gray Bar & Grill - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lincoln Diner - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Gettysburger - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪La Bella Italia - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Dobbin House Tavern - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stratton House-Explore Historic District W/Battlefield Overlook-Unique 4BR/2BA located?

Located in the centre of Gettysburg, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Lincoln's Lost Treasure and Gettysburg National Military Park. Gettysburg Museum of History and The David Wills House are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gettysburg
Lovely property. Quiet neighborhood. Good mattresses! Great water pressure. Good value.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in quiet neighborhood and yet Within easy walking distance to town.
Property was clean, spacious And well maintained. We only stayed three nights, but its location was perfect to get to everything. Four bedrooms upstairs with a full bath offer everything you could need for four or even six adults. There was also a bathroom downstairs with a walk-in shower. Large spacious kitchen With good appliances to cook in – even an instant pot. There was also an adjacent room off the kitchen that you could use for food prep and also had many, many board games that you could play around the table in the dining room. If we come back to Gettysburg, we would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kolleen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family home in a great location
We had a great stay at this lovely historic home! The location was convenient to explore the battlefields and for a nice stroll to dinner in the evenings. Owners Paul and Lisa, were friendly and hospitable with fresh eggs and fine coffee!and
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Statton House
This place is amazing, the house is beautiful, the location is great, the owners are friendly and helpful. I highly recommend staying here if you are taking a trip to Gettysburg. You can walk into town easily, but is it off the main roads. The historical battlefields are very close. The property is set up very well with all kinds of activities if you need them, it even has a large fenced in backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Micah V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Gettysburg Home
The Stratton house is a very nice historical home. The house had everything we needed plus lots of extras . It was in a great location within easy walking distance to restaurants and shops. It helped to insure a great Gettysburg experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
Perfect vacation spot for those wanting to be near downtown. Given the heat when we visited, we chose to drive most places but was a very quick trip, less than 5 minutes to everywhere. The house was very clean and owners stayed in contact to make sure we had everything we needed (although we didn't need anything.) Extremely easy process to check in and out, and would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
The house is beautiful, and perfect for what we needed it for. Plenty of parking for our bikes, and the host were very responsive if we needed anything. Would defiantly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful vacation!
Family from Oklahoma, Michigan, and Wisconsin came together and made some of the best memories here! Location was perfect- walking distance to attractions, tours, dining and shopping. The house itself is very comfortable- our favorite place was the front porch for morning coffee. Paul and Lisa were fantastic hosts. We just loved our stay and can’t say enough good things about it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEAN K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
We loved the house. Everything was perfect. Great l
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
Great location, close to everything and friendly hosts. Spacious and nice home with minimal city noise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

slkoenig1

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Graduation
This house was perfect for our family. The setup was exactly what we needed for graduation weekend. Convenient to everything in Gettysburg, easy parking, tons of fun games, and a huge backyard which we didn’t use but nice big you had younger kids. The owners were so nice and accommodation when my son left an expensive item behind. Would def recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Réunion
Great location however the hvac never got the upstairs cool. Loved the accommodations. Would be good to alert people with accessability issues about steepness of stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stratton House
Great location! Comfortable house. Easy walk to many shops and restaurants. Quick drive to the battlefields and museums.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stratton House, Gettysburg
Went to check out Gettysburg, PA and had a great time. The Stratton House location cannot be beat. Our group was able to walk to everything in the historic district, which made it nice to not have to find parking and get in a few extra steps. The house is perfect, beds were very comfortable and had everything we needed to cook a few meals of our own. If you are staying in Gettysburg and looking for a place to stay, we HIGHLY RECOMMEND the Stratton House!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great base for a girls' getaway
The house had everything we needed, including space to spread out. Great location, easy to get to and close to everything. Cordial communication and welcoming touches, like the farm-fresh eggs in the fridge -- and the flowers to acknowledge my friend's milestone birthday. All in all, we had a lovely stay at the Stratton House.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stratton Senior Day Stay
The house was perfect for me and my family:) Loved the back yard for my grandson. - Lisa
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Getaway
Our 5 night stay was perfect in every way for us - retired parents with 2 young adult daughters and husbands. The house was spacious enough and in a great, quiet location to walk throughout town, with easy parking. It was a bonus that we had such close access to Culp’s Hill! We would definitely stay here again and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house!
We enjoyed our stay at this home. Beautiful house and property. We enjoyed the outdoor seating in the front and back of the house. We loved your little surprises you left, i.e., coffee beans, fresh farm eggs, Carmel and plain popcorn for us to enjoy. The house was fully stocked with all appliances, sheets , towels, etc. It's also a perfect location to walk to so many restaurants and places to see. Tucked in between 2 churches. We'd definitely come back if we're in that area again. Thanks for sharing your home with us!! The Graves and Costro 's Marine Reunion '24

10/10 Excellent

Fran G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stratton House
Beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Communication problems
Would have been 5 star if we didn't have to wait a half hour to get into the house, owner telling me they sent info but did not and responding to me in a not so professional way. My son was with us and he is a guidance system programmer and assured me that it was on the owners end otherwise it would have been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shiloh M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall trip to Gettysburg
Wonderful location. Stayed here with family for a 5 night stay in October and the property was lovely. Ideal location to shops and restaurants. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home
Great home in an ideal location. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L., Westfield, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family get away
We stayed at Stratton House for a three day weekend in the end of September. It was a perfect location to see the sights of Gettysburg. The house was in excellent condition and had everything we needed to make for a wonderful weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location and Beautiful Property
Seven adults stayed two nights. The location was phenomenal. Most of the attractions and historical restaurants are within walking distance. The house was clean and roomy. We all loved reading the news articles about the house. The articles were in frames on the walls. The owners left fresh eggs and beans for coffee. Everything was delicious. Bathrooms were spotless and decor was so quaint. We will definitely consider this rental when we visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Paul and Lisa Welch

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We are experienced short-term rental hosts, thrilled to add this historic property to VRBO. We love living in Gettysburg and sharing this wonderful town with travelers. We live in a separate residence on the property.

Why they chose this property

This property offers lots of space, high cleaning standards, and location, location, location! Walk everywhere downtown. Park you car for your stay. A huge yard for the kids.

What makes this property unique

Unique charm and a perfect quiet residential neighborhood location, this home features comfort and convenience for your family.

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English
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