Summerhouse Cottage-style Home on Peaceful Lancaster Co. Farm-RECENTLY UPDATED

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Welcome to the Homestead R&R cottage (known as a Summerhouse)

Relax on the back porch, overlooking the pasture of animals.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 694.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

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Elizabethtown, PA

Hershey's Chocolate World
‪23 min drive‬
Hersheypark Stadium
‪25 min drive‬
Hersheypark
‪28 min drive‬
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - 1st floor

1 Queen Bed

Loft - 2nd floor

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - 2nd floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Halfbath - 1st floor

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This rental is situated on a peaceful, Lancaster County family farm tucked away from the noise and busyness of everyday life. You would be staying in a newly remodeled two-story "summerhouse" that includes modern conveniences without losing the character of the 18th century charm. It is a private home that includes a king bedroom, full bath and loft area on the second floor; a queen bedroom and half-bath on the first floor along with a living/eat-in kitchen area. The summerhouse is located next to the farm house.

You decide how you want to spend your day - "Rest, Relax, Renew". Enjoy fishing in the pond (catch and release, bring your own supplies) while heifers, sheep and goats graze nearby or take a walk down the long farm lane. Relax on the side porch, sip your tea or coffee while overlooking the countryside. Many other amenities listed below.

One adult must be over the age of 25.

Local attractions include Hersheypark, Lancaster County Amish Country, Mt. Gretna, Gettysburg, Spooky Nook Sports Complex, bike trails along the Conewago Trail, and much more. Minutes from grocery stores, parks, and medical facility and Elizabethtown College. Convenient to Airport and minutes from several unique wedding venues including Ironstone Ranch, Harvest View Barn and Moonstone Manor.

We look forward to making this a memorable stay for you.

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Mim

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children must be supervised at all times.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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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 and a deadlock

About the area

Elizabethtown

Located in Elizabethtown, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Hershey Theatre and The Hershey Story Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Hersheypark and Hershey's Chocolate World. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hersheypark Stadium or Giant Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Elizabethtown, PA

What's nearby

Hershey Theatre - 20 min drive - 19.3 km
The Hershey Story Museum - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
Hershey's Chocolate World - 23 min drive - 21.1 km
Hersheypark Stadium - 25 min drive - 21.7 km
Hersheypark - 28 min drive - 23.3 km

Getting around

Elizabethtown Station - 5 min drive
Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪T J Rockwell's - ‬4 min drive
‪Joy's Tavern - ‬11 min drive
‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
‪Beanie's Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summerhouse Cottage-style Home on Peaceful Lancaster Co. Farm-RECENTLY UPDATED pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Summerhouse Cottage-style Home on Peaceful Lancaster Co. Farm-RECENTLY UPDATED ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summerhouse Cottage-style Home on Peaceful Lancaster Co. Farm-RECENTLY UPDATED ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Summerhouse Cottage-style Home on Peaceful Lancaster Co. Farm-RECENTLY UPDATED located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Pages Bookstore and within 6 miles (10 km) of Masonic Health Care Center and Conewago Recreation Trailhead. The Vineyard at Grandview and Eastland Alpacas are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

16 Apr 2025

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

Quick stay

This is our 2nd time staying at the property and once again so relaxing. The space is perfect and the property is great with the animals. Would definitely plan future trips here.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caity W.

2 Dec 2024

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

Great stay

Had a nice stay with our family. Just the perfect amount of space. Very clean and felt welcoming.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob D.

23 Oct 2024

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Just what we needed

Great get away. Good experiance for kids. Clean and comfortable. Expectations exceeded.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake N.

9 Oct 2024

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Good choice for kids

Nice quiet place with ample outdoor space. Was a great choice for my family of 4 while spending a long weekend at Hersheypark, which is ~20 minutes away.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dwayne J.

9 Oct 2024

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

Very Comfortable

The cottage is beautiful and has a neat little story with it. It is very comfortable and felt like home to us. We came to visit from Florida and there is a hurricane coming directly towards our home. Mim was very caring and offered us more time if we needed it. We were able to do all our laundry

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine C.

6 Oct 2024

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

Adorable cottage

Perfect property - beautiful, interesting historic details and comfortable space.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

28 Aug 2024

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

Stay at beautiful farm house

My kids and their friends had a great stay at this beautiful and historic farm house during our visit to Hersheypark. It was great to have a quiet place to relax after the excitement at the park. We would highly recommend this house to others.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly L.

27 Aug 2024

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

A lovely and relaxing stay

Our whole family enjoyed staying in this beautiful little historic building. Everything was exceptional. We will definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mari K.

12 Aug 2024

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

Sisters getaway

Love the summer house we stayed in, it was peaceful and a joy to sit on the back porch, watch the cows in the field and just in enjoy the quiet. The house was charming and the perfect size to have a quick weekend away.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy F.

5 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Stay - Great Property

The cottage was perfect for our family of five. We were in town for a few days to visit Hershey Park. Our children loved fishing in the large pond and seeing the animals. The property is beautiful and very relaxing. Thank you Mim and Clair for a great visit to Pennsylvania! Clair

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin T.

4 Aug 2024

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Fantastic stay- close to Hershey Park

This house was perfect! Exceptionally clean and close to Hershey Park. Great for families and those traveling with kids. There were multiple sleeping options and very comfortable beds. We loved the uniqueness and history of the house! We definitely would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marna B.

1 Aug 2024

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

Relaxing Family Retreat

The cottage was absolutely perfect for our 2 night stay in the Hershey area. We needed a clean and comfortable place to sleep and a nice setting to rest and recharge between activities. This home delivered both. The farm is beautiful and the owners were extremely warm and helpful. We will definitely return!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim m.

26 July 2024

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Hershey Vacation

Great little cottage for our family vacation. Cottage was very cool. It was full of character and charm. We really enjoyed our stay. Definitely a must stay when you're visiting Hershey. We also visited Gettysburg which was an hour away. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTINA S.

23 July 2024

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

Convenient location!

Convenient location. Friendly hosts. Will be back for sure. 5 star rating !

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill R.

17 July 2024

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Can’t wait to go back!

This was our second time staying at this beautiful cottage and we can’t wait to go back again next year. The location is peaceful, the cottage is clean and very comfy, and it’s near many great restaurants and only a short drive (15-20 min) to Hershey Park. If you’re looking for a unique place to stay, I highly recommend this cottage!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

16 July 2024

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Felt right at home

We loved our stay here! It was centrally located between Hershey and Lancaster. The home was super clean and we loved sitting on the little back porch watching all of the farm animals! A quiet oasis away from the hustle and bustle! We would absolutely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

6 July 2024

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Great spot

Clair and Mim did a great job keeping up and remodeling their summerhouse! Great place to hang your hat when in E-town!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER S.

6 July 2024

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

A Wonderful Get Away

My family and I enjoyed two nights at this lovely cottage. The photos really don't show just how beautiful this home and property are. There are many modern and well done updates throughout as well as a gentle balance of country charm such as furnishings, textures, color schemes. The kitchen is fully stocked but take care as there is not a garbage disposal. We had a peaceful walk along the gravel farm road and enjoyed watching the sheep, cows, then fireflies in the evening. Mim and Clair were kind and friendly. They have a wonderful home and farm cottage to share! My family bragged all the way home!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

3 July 2024

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Wonderful Stay in Lancaster County

Our stay at was perfect from start to finish. The directions provided by the host were very helpful, the space was pristine, and plenty large enough for our family of 5 with 3 young kids. We loved how it blended both history and modern amenities! We really enjoyed walking down the farm lane and admiring the animals and landscape in the mornings and evenings. While close to the main house, we had plenty of privacy, and felt comfortable sitting on our own back porch, sipping coffee or wine, and chasing fireflies around the lawn. We briefly met both Clair and Mim and loved hearing about the family homestead! Meeting new people is the best part of traveling. We used their home as a jumping off point for both Hershey Park (20 min) and the Strasburg/Ronk/Bird-in-Hand areas (30-35 min) where we enjoyed Amish baked goods, the Strasburg railroad, some delicious homemade ice cream, and beautiful roadside cut flowers. Clair & Mim left a great printed guide in the home with local recommendations and we really appreciated it. As a military family who is always driving to move or to visit faraway family and friends, I’m constantly looking for peace and comfort for our stops along the way and they provided just that. This home is a unique and wonderful find and it would be a mistake to pass it up!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie D.

24 June 2024

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An adorable farmhouse getaway

My family of 5 was in the Hershey area for a lacrosse tournament and wanted to stay off the beaten path a bit. The summerhouse delivered! We really enjoyed our stay and the hosts were wonderful, even lending us a beach tent and some chairs for a very hot day of lacrosse. The drive into Hershey was a convenient 15-20 minutes, and we loved all that Hershey had to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Bj S.

17 June 2024

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Location was great but…

The house had an odd smell to it , and I do know it’s an old farm house. My allergies went crazy in the house. The second floor master bedroom bed was a bit soft for the person sleeping in it and It smelled like the bedding was left wet in the washer too long. Our WiFi only worked the first day. Very little the second and the morning of the third, so the kids tablets didn’t work for them at all. The washer smelled a bit skunky. As for the owner of the place, she was very nice and genuine. My kid loved the animals.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry J.

4 June 2024

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Fantastic

Mim, Clair and their granddaughter Clair were very friendly and welcoming. The cottage was exquisite, old world charm with modern conveniences. It brought back memories and the comforts of our home we had in Michigan.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A.

29 May 2024

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Peace and Quiet!

We just returned from our stay at the cottage. Our family of 4 enjoyed a long weekend at Hershey Park. it was wonderful to return to a quiet sanctuary after a hot, busy day at the park. The location and farm are beautiful and even though Mim and Clair are close by we never felt like we did not have privacy. The house was very clean, comfortable, and well stocked. We had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We enjoyed seeing the animal friends on the farm and it just added to the overall charm of the stay. We would certainly stay here again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

21 Apr 2024

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

Perfect!

Mim & Clair were wonderful hosts with a beautiful property. It was perfect for our group (mom and daughter trip)! The location is a short drive to many of our planned destinations. The property is well-maintained with pride in the family's history and homestead that was evident in all the intricate touches. The animals and pond were great to enjoy along with the springtime weather. Mim & Clair were extremely accomodating and generous! We are already hoping to book for future trips to the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elize G.

11 Apr 2024

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

Lovely stay on peaceful farm

We had a great stay over the Easter weekend. The cottage is about 20 min from Hershey Park which is where the kids wanted to visit - they loved making their own chocolate and all the rides in the amusement park. The cottage provided a calm and peaceful stay. There are two bedrooms sleeping 4 people, and the other two beds are on the landing near the main bedroom - most suited for kids. We had a lovely stay, thank you for the hospitality.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mim

We were high school sweethearts and married soon after graduation. We have enjoyed living on the farm ever since and it was a great place to raise our 3 children, all of whom are now married.

The farm's lineage has been traced to a deed signed in 1750 and we're passionate about the family farm as an integral part of the fabric of our nation. We really see ourselves as stewards. We have such a connection to the farmland, and that in turn translates into a God connection. We value where the land came from. There's no more being created, and it as a treasure. We have a responsibility to it.

As a family-owned and operated business, the Miller Homestead, up until 2012, was a dairy farm. We grow corn, hay, soybeans and barley.

We enjoy traveling and often stay in vacation rentals in out of the way places.

The Miller Homestead is located within easy highway access to Lancaster, York, Harrisburg or Philadelphia, providing many options for day trips.

What makes this property unique

The farm is in a quiet location yet easy access to stores and attractions. We are situated close to bicycle and walking trails. The farm pond is available for "catch and release"
fishing. A tranquil one mile long farm lane lends itself to taking off-road walks.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2 - 1st floor

Loft - 2nd floor

Master Bedroom - 2nd floor

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - 2nd floor

Halfbath - 1st floor

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