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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
Game room
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, foosball
8 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Property grounds

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms9 bathroomsSleeps 205178 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Lancaster, PA
  • Harrisburg Area Community College
    20 min walk
  • Central Market
    3 min drive
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
    3 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    24 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Lancaster

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Lancaster, a 5-minute drive from Franklin & Marshall College and 6 minutes from Dutch Wonderland. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from American Music Theatre Lancaster and 7 mi (11.3 km) from Sight and Sound Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Fulton Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Lancaster County Convention Center - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Central Market - 3 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 13 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Brisas Del Caribe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Jibarito Restaurant Orocoveno - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Gran Sabor Latino Restaurant - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Elegant Lancaster Mansion w/ Gameroom & Firepit- Walk To Downtown Lancaster!

Tucked Under Towering Pines and Within Walking Distance To Downtown Lancaster, 5,100 Square Feet Of Refinement Await You In Our "King's Cottage" Mansion.
Built in 1913 and on the National Register of Historic Places, Our Spanish Revival Mansion Features 8 Bedrooms, 8.5 Bathrooms, a Fully-Equipped Chef's Kitchen and a Gameroom For Fun Times!

Once a 5 Star Formal Bed & Breakfast with Hundreds of 5 Star Reviews, King's Cottage Exudes Elegance and Original Character Throughout w/ 8+ Fireplaces, Jacuzzis, Clawfoot Tubs/Showers and Formal Living/Dining.

Have Some Downtime?
Stuff The Refinement and Kick It In Our Slammin' NEW Gameroom!
King's Cottage' Second Living Room/Gameroom Conversion Features Foosball, Air Hockey, Basketball and a Poker Table!

We Cater To Large Families & Groups!
Our Mansion Can Accommodate Up To 20 Guests Between 11 Beds and 1 Queen Air Mattress w/ Most Bedrooms Featuring Their Own Fireplace and All Bedrooms Having A Coordinating (or Ensuite) Bathroom (8.5 of them!).
You Never Have To Share!

Have More Than 20 Guests?
Check Out Our "Carriage House" or "Contessa Room" VRBO Listings On The Property To Book All Simultaneously!

King's Cottage Chef's Kitchen Is Packed w/ Vacation Cooking Essentials and Has Two Refrigerators, a Double Oven, Two Coffee Stations (Keurig & Drip) w/ Dining For 16 In King's Formal Dining Room and Dining For 4 In Our Sunroom/Gameroom.

We're Also Semi-Accessible For Those w/ Limited Mobility:
2 Steps For Entry Via Kitchen Door Entrance
Ground Level Primary King Bedroom w/ Ensuite Bath
+ 1/2 Bathroom In Kitchen

Complimentary and Reliable WiFi Throughout
Complimentary Hulu LIVE TV For Streaming

Have An Electric Vehicle?
Complimentary Charging Via Our Private Level 2 Charging Station
(Bring Your Own Adapter)

King's Cottage Also Features a SHARED Firepit (Bring Your Own Propane or Refill The Tank We Have), a Relaxing Koi Pond and Private Parking Lot For 8 Vehicles. Free On-Street Parking As Well!

PLEASE NOTE:
We Have 3 VRBOs On Our King's Cottage Property That Have SHARED OUTDOOR SPACES (Parking and the Grounds Itself).
You Are Renting The Entirety Of The Interior Of The Mansion (and Outdoor Veranda) but Will Share The Exterior Grounds With 4 Other Guests At Most.
These Guests Will Be Staying In A Detached Carriage House and an Attached Room w/ Exterior Entry. (They Will Not Have Access Into The Mansion and You Will Not Have Access Into Their VRBOs).
We Ask All Guests To Respect Eachothers Privacy & Solitude.

Traveling w/ Only 2 Guests?
Check Out Our Carriage House & Contessa Room Listings!

King's Cottage Main (Ground) Level:

Primary King Bedroom w/ Ensuite Jacuzzi/Shower Combo
Formal Dining Room w/ Gas Fireplace
Formal Living Room w/ 65" Smart TV & Gas Fireplace
HULU Live Streaming
Sunroom/Gameroom
Chef's Kitchen
1/2 Bathroom In Kitchen

King's Cottage Second Level:

"Princess Room"
Queen Bedroom w/ Balcony Overlooking Grounds
Electric Fireplace + Small Smart TV
Ensuite Bathroom w/ Jacuzzi Shower Combo

"Dutchess Room"
King Bedroom w/ Electric Firepit
Small Smart TV
Ensuite Bathroom w/ Bathtub Shower Combo

"Duke Room"
Queen Bedroom w/ Gas Fireplace
Smart TV

"King Room"
1 King Bed & 1 Double Bed
Gas Fireplace

"Queen Room"
1 King Bed & 1 Twin Sofabed
Ensuite Bathroom
Smart TV

+ More Full Bathrooms On Second Level!

King's Cottage Third Level:

Bedroom Number 7
1 Twin Bed + Queen Air Mattress

Bedroom Number 8
King Bedroom
+ Queen Air Mattress
Gas Fireplace
Smart TV

Please See The "Additional Photos" Section For A Detailed Layout Of Rooms

Guests Have Access To The Entirety Of Our Property w/ The Exception Of:
Basement
The Carriage House
The Contessa Room
(These Are Our Other VRBOs On The Property)

We Have A Total Of 3 VRBOs On Our King's Cottage Property
You Are Renting King's Cottage Mansion But Will Be Sharing The Exterior Grounds/Property With The Guests Of Our Carriage House and Contessa VRBO.
All Guests Are Asked to Respect Eachothers Privacy and Solitude.

Shared Areas:
Private Parking Lot
Koi Pond
Firepit
Sidewalks & Lawn

Please Understand That You Are Renting A Historic Property w/ Quirks and Character.
King's Cottage Has Been Carefully Maintained To Preserve Its Original Character.

Please Note:
Our Gas Fireplaces Are Turned Off During The Summer Months (Typically April-October)

We Do Not Have Guest-Access To Laundry Facilities
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property manager

Kyle Brown

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • 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

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 8.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,178 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
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

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Immaculate King's Cottage 6+BR/BA 3min to DT
Extravagant King's Cottage 8 BR/ 8.5 BA 3min to DT Lancaster

Elegant Lancaster Mansion w/ Gameroom & Firepit- Walk To Downtown Lancaster! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grand Lancaster mansion
Very nice and elegant property. Plenty of room.Had several tubs with showers. Difficult to use for many of us (ages71-82).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bomb for Family Gathering
Our extended family, consisting of 16 adults from several states, gathered for a weekend. Plenty of room to gather together, talk, play cards, and cook; all in a beautiful historic residence. If you have a large group, and are looking for a unique experience, I'd recommend this be at the top of your list of considerations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen B.

Lancaster
Overall, we had a good experience. The kids had a good time in playroom. Kitchen was clean and plenty of space to cook and store food. The third floor was not useable due to the heat.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve G., Stevens, Pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a large group!
Had 13 people, plenty of room. Kitchen could use a few items, but overall it’s good!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Spot for a Large Group
The King's Cottage is the perfect venue for a group trip, with beautiful bedrooms (and enough for even quite a large group to give everyone their privacy), a palatial dining room, with a table that can seat twenty, and plenty more space in the living room and game room. It also has enough bathrooms for everyone, often the one critical missing piece in a big vacation house rental. It's just a quick drive or a half hour walk to Central Market and all the other spots in downtown Lancaster that we came to visit. For the first few hours after arriving the most common thing I heard people saying was "wait, there's more to see over here" as people explored the house and picked out their rooms. We hope to stay here again whenever we're back in Lancaster over the next few years!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine A., Centre Hall, PA USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful
This historic home is as advertised. We enjoyed our stay and had everything we needed. The property manager was very prompt in replying to questions. It was a wonderful place for our large family to gather for a couple days.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming House
An old and charming house which was clean and its kitchen, well supplied. The owner was quick to answer our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving Family Gathering
Our whole family gathers every year for Thanksgiving. We need a space for 12 people to stay and 20 people to eat dinner. The kitchen's double ovens and twin refrigerators were used to make meals, including Thanksgiving dinner. Overall the house served our needs to a tee.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Company Meeting
Property worked well for a company meeting.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Teri W.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Kings Palace because we were there to see King David at Sight and Sound and the property is King
It was a bit more old than I had expected. The major issue was lightening. Half of the light fixtures and lamps did not work or had burned out bulbs. Kings Cottage is a wonderful property just in need of a FRESH update !!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

4/10 Poor

yehuda o.

Disliked: Cleanliness
House not as described.
The owner was very nice and easy to deal with however it was not properly cleaned it is very old and not well kept. Broken showers, cobwebs all over the place, mouse droppings in the bedrooms... the pictures are very misleading. it's also not a private house, there are 2 other rentals on the same property which is always a safety concern because you have no idea what kind of people you will be sharing with. Overall dissapointed☹
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky L., Leonardtown

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house & location!
We just finished staying 2 wonderful nights at the Kings Cottage. There were 7 families who came together for a soccer tournament in Lancaster. Each family had spacious accommodations and the group was able to gather in the common areas of the kitchen, living room, front room, and back patio. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials needed to cook a feast. The owners were great to work with and replied quickly when communicating. We would love to stay for a future visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Lancaster
We were a family of 11 who spent a long weekend at this very large lovely home. It was wonderful and had everything we needed and then some! At their suggestion we got our Xmas trees at Elizabeth Tree Farm, so much fun with lots to do! Our only wish is that the house had bigger property, but the house itself was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H., Rochester, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Everyone enjoyed the spacious rooms and country inn atmosphere. Beautiful property that I will look forward to returning to.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021