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Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 63650 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Columbia, PA
  • Chickies Rock Park
    7 min walk
  • Turkey Hill Experience
    3 min drive
  • Bube's Brewery
    8 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    29 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

With a stay at this vacation home in Columbia, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Spooky Nook Sports and Chickies Rock Park. .This vacation home is 13.5 mi (21.7 km) from Franklin & Marshall College and 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Turkey Hill Experience.

What's nearby

  • Chickies Rock Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Turkey Hill Experience - 3 min drive - 2.3 miles
  • Bube's Brewery - 8 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 11 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Spooky Nook Sports - 13 min drive - 8.5 miles

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 7 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Union Station Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mr. Joe's Steakhouse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hinkle's Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starview Brews - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA

Nestled on a hill just outside of Historic Marietta, PA (15 minutes from Historic Downtown Lancaster), this 3,600 square foot, Italianate style ironmaster residence sits on a meticulously landscaped one acre lot. Located two miles from Route 30, the home is centrally located to Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington DC, Hershey Park (20 miles) as well as the entire Lancaster County experience.

The entire home has been carefully restored and decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and art. Features include:
* Spacious rooms with 10+ foot ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing for ample amounts of natural light
* Elaborate woodwork
* Restored original grain painting throughout
* Original plank floors with Persian area rugs throughout
* Streaming music throughout first floor
* High speed WIFI throughout house and grounds
* Central Air Conditioning
* Hundreds of books of all types located throughout the home

The home's exterior features include:
* Three porches, including a forty foot long front porch with elaborate cast iron façade and small dining area, perfect for al fresco dining
* Multiple outdoor seating/dining areas, including one located north of the house with seating for six and a charcoal grill
* Herb garden, located outside the kitchen, for your culinary use
* Nearly an acre of exquisitely landscaped gardens
* Mature trees, including redwood, chestnut, tulip poplar, magnolia, weeping copper beech and many others
* Plenty of parking on the property

First floor highlights include:
* A large, 450 square foot “stainless steel and granite” gourmet kitchen, including all the essentials.
* Coffee burr grinder/french press, traditional coffee maker, and a Nespresso Machine with milk frother for cappuccino/espresso
* Dining room with a 12 foot long table that comfortably seats 10 people
* “Entertainment room” with leather seating and 55” 4K Ultra-HD Smart TV with Hi-Definition Cable, various streaming services (Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Sling TV, Pandora, Spotify, etc.), Blu Ray DVD player, and state of the art surround sound
* Formal living room with grand piano

The home’s second floor includes:
* Three bedrooms, with a total of five beds: a king-sized bed, two queen-sized beds, a double bed, and a rollaway bed. One of the bedrooms is a 700 square foot, two-room master suite.
* 300 thread count, 100% cotton sateen linens
* Pillows, down comforters and feather beds by Pacific Coast Feather
* Soaps, Shampoo and Conditioner by Tarocco
* Two full bathrooms, including a Master Bath with a large marble walk-in shower, front-loading, high-capacity washer/dryer and marble vanity, and a second bath, which includes a clawfoot tub/shower and period details
* Hairdryer, iron & ironing board
* Second floor porch, accessible from hallway
* Many restored original details, including unique interior tri-fold shutters which fold into the wall when fully closed

This home is located just outside Marietta PA, across the road from the Susquehanna River and Susquehanna River Trail, which connects the historic river towns and villages of Columbia, Marietta, Bainbridge, and Falmouth. Cross the street and you're in the historic river town of Marietta, which features a nice selection of restaurants and taverns and loads of charm.

Guests have access to the entire home and outdoor areas. Please see the photos for some highlights.

The owner will always be immediately reachable to address any and all questions.

Plenty of parking on the property. 5 minute walk to public transit. 25 minute drive to Harrisburg International Airport. 80 minute drive to Baltimore/Washington International Airport. 90 minute drive to Philadelphia International Airport.

I simply expect our guests to treat the home as they would their own. We do not allow pets and the home is non-smoking.

(Photography by Casadei Photography)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. A Smart television with Netflix is available for your entertainment, and a DVD player is also provided. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Stephen Ward

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Netflix
  • Piano
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 3,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Historic Ironmaster Mansion Located Heart Lancaster County PA
Historic Ironmaster Mansion Located Heart Lancaster County PA

Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linette K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Historical Home
My adult children and Husband stayed here for a celebration of my 50th birthday and a wedding in the area. We had fun seeing all the antiques the house holds as well as all the beautiful furniture and nice rooms. The bathrooms are spacious but require a close nit group as the master bathroom is a walkthrough with two doors. The TV room and kitchen are comfy. The beds are too! The living and dining rooms are elegant and the grounds pretty! Our host was great and his scones are really good! Excellent recommendations including using Railroad House Inn for my birthday dinner for our 15 guests! Highly recommend- if you don’t mind steps- bathrooms on second floor.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
We travel to this area every fall to get together with family in the area. This house was wonderful. If you are interested in history, you would be especially excited. The kitchen is very modern and has everything you could possibly want. The rest of the house is restored historic and just beautiful. The beds are very comfortable. You have plenty of room where groups can meet, but also places where you can be alone without others bothering you. The bathrooms are modern except for one with a claw foot tub, but the rest of the room is updated too. This is just a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

maureen a m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A weekend at the Mansion
The stay was perfect. The house was amazing. Steve the host was easy to work with answered all our questions and stayed in communication with us. We had all we needed for a great stay. The house was spotless and very comfortable. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tybi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation stay
The house was very clean and well maintained, and Steve was very quick to answer any question we had. He prepared a very detailed booklet explaining everything in the house which also had helpful details about the surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
PERFECTION!!
This property was restored beautifully by the owner, but with all the modern conveniences one could want (air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, waterfall shower to name a few). We stayed for the proximity to a wedding, and enjoyed a relaxing vacation for the weekend. The description of the property is completely accurate, and as an added bonus, bird feeders in front of the kitchen windows provide private views of many birds each morning while you enjoy freshly ground coffee! The owner is outstanding with communication, and leaves detailed information upon check in. As other reviewers have said, so long as you don't have mobility limitations (due to both bathrooms being on the 2nd floor), this property is just amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place in Lancaster area
Interesting and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cigdem B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cleanest historical house i ever seen
We loved this house. Amazing antiques are everywhere. Kitchen and one of the bathroom is renovated, this is perfect detail for us, but still we feel like 1800s. There is a secret passage way in kitchen to upstairs.it was exciting and backyard is wonderful. Perfect house for family pictures. Also it’s closed to Lapp valley farm and Dutch wonderland. I want to share that, first time my kids got very big toys with playing games. Picking duckies(even 3 years old can do that:), playing basketball. This machines are not cheating, it was surprising. My kids had so much fun at this trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lee B.

Liked: Cleanliness
December Stay
I would recommend this house. It has so much character. Steve was very nice and accommodating. The house was very clean and the kitchen was updated. The only issue was the bathroom rooms set up. But it was still well worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Val B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elegant historical house
This was an amazing house. The house has a perfect mix of historical elements with modern conveniences. Check in and out was easy and the property manager was fantastic. The area is quiet with easy access to hiking/ biking and a quant downtown. Would definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C., Stow, MA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This house is just as listed! We had a lovely stay with 2 adults and 3 kids (ages 11,7,7). The house is an impressive mix of modern amenities and staying true to its time. I was initially worried about young kids staying with the older items but they loved it and felt like they were staying in a mansion. We visited many sights in Hershey and Lancaster. Short drive to both. Thanks for a memorable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Loved the historic property, great location, used as a hub to Lancaster central market, Hershey park, and shopping. Steve was great to work with. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and Interesting Place
We had the best time! Steve is a great host. He greeted us and answered all of our questions. The house was amazing; I would like to go back in the Fall and just stay at the house and enjoy reading and relaxing. The grounds around the house were great for the kids to run around and we all enjoyed coffee on the porch every morning. The bike trail is right across the road too, and plenty to do in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorie B., Mullica Hill, New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Probably my most favorite house rental
Stayed at the Iron Master mansion while attending a wedding in the area. I absolutely loved the home, as I am a fan of all things antique and historical. The house is absolutely stunning!! Perfect for adults without physical limitations and older teens. May not be a good fit for adults with physical limitations and young children. The home does require the frequent use of stairs as both bathrooms are on the 2nd floor and one bathroom may have to be accessed from the second set of stairs in the back of the home. Otherwise, the home was perfect for 2 families of 3 people with comfortable beds and and wonderfully large kitchen and dining areas and beautifully meticulous outdoor areas. Just loved it and hope to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lives up to the reviews!
Amazing location for us visiting family in the area--we were 1.5hr from a wedding in Phila, less than 30 minutes to our beloved former home, Hershey, and 25 minutes from our York County family. The home was spacious and beautifully modernized while still maintaining innumerable historic charms. I always hesitate to stay in older homes--I'm not generally a fan of victorian style and it's so hard to keep them clean. But this home is the PERFECT BALANCE of historical appeal and modern amenities and unbelievably clean for its style and age! The beds were comfortable and the very well stocked kitchen (with a real coffee grinder!) and cozy living room were wonderful spots to spend family time together. There was even a LIVE Christmas tree (not artificial!)--this tremendous effort alone demonstrated for us the genuine care put into hosting guests in this home. Minutes walk to Chickies Ridge to hike and run along the river was great. Communication from Steve was also perfect--completely accessible without being at all overbearing or intrusive. You can just tell by the care of the home that its restoration has been a labor of love for him and we are so grateful he shared this with our family! We hope to stay again! Thank you, Steve!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious, Very Clean and well stock home
Steve was very responsive to our questions. His property was beautiful. For a house built in 1860 , he has taken great care to make it very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a beautiful property! I would love to move in! It was like a step back in time.
Host was so nice! House was beautifully decorated. It was so comfortable and cozy. Would definitely stay here again and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Exactly As Described!
If you want a memorable, awe-inspiring place to stay while on vacation-this is your place! We just left and I already want to go back. This historic, restored mansion is like no place we have ever stayed. It is obvious that much time and energy have been spent to create the ambiance that permeates throughout this home. The furniture, paintings, decor, flooring and windows were chosen/restored with love. My curiosity was peaked at every corner. Antiques were mixed with modern comforts to make this stay my favorite so far. Have I mentioned that there were lots of history/trinkets of Lancaster County placed throughout the home to read and discover? Stephen, our host, greeted us upon arrival and was extremely responsive to any questions we had throughout our stay. The chocolate chip muffins and coffee beans were a lovely arrival gift. I could go on…I’m so pleased! The only thing to know ahead of time is that there are no bathrooms on the first floor-just for planning purposes depending on who you’re traveling with. I would highly recommended this property and will hopefully be able to stay again on my next trip back to Lancaster County.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful historic mansion that feels like home
Steve is an amazing host. He greeted us when we arrived (saving us from getting lost!) and was available for any tips and reco’s. The house is huge and beautiful. So much history. The house is immaculately clean and well stocked. It was the perfect weekend getaway. Cannot wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

Liked: Cleanliness
We really enjoyed our stay!
Took the family to stay here for a long weekend and it was a great time. The pictures online don’t do justice to the beautiful house which is full of history any character. Life slowed down and the kids were off electronics. It was a good place to relax and enjoy the peacefulness.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Zach I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great!
It is a great place to stay, we couldn't ask for a better experience as this was our 2nd time staying here, and we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karra H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gettysburg/Lancaster trip
This home was immaculate and located where we could go visit the different areas in Pennsylvania that we wanted to see. Steve met us upon arrival and let us know that we could contact him at any time with questions or concerns. Check-in and check-out was simple. The home is beautiful inside and out. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chuck H., Rochester, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Eccentric house
Beautifully decorated home with large rooms each uniquely designed. Appreciated the extra space dedicated to the master BR especially.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Coral D., Odessa

Liked: Cleanliness
.History Lovers Dream House
We arrived from Texas, we landed in Pittsburgh and drove to the property, it was late but Steve was so extremely kind and was there when we got there, walked us thur everything important, then told us to go get some rest as he knew we were exhausted. He did tell me don't hesitate to contact him with any questions, concerns or if we need info on a place to eat or explore. The house is truly so breath taken and extremely well taken care of. You can tell that Steve has taken the responsibility of bringing this house back to the time period seriously and it shows. So very clean, so decorated beautifully with alot of history. The kitchen is a chefs/bakers wonderland. So much space that if your cooking with kids or others you don't have to worry about be cramped as it's very spacious and layer out to make your meal prep, to cooking run so smoothly. The bedrooms are very clean, lots of room and the beds are very comfy. My favorite space at night when everyone went to bed was the sitting room that was connected to the master bedroom, after everyone went to sleep, I am a night owl so I would pick one of the amazing books that are in the house get into the comfy chair and relax and get lost in a book, I feel asleep a couple times in the chair with a book on my chest as it was so relaxing & peaceful. My sister and I loved walking around the yard as it's so extremely magnificent, so truly beautiful. We got to use some fresh herbs from Mr. Steve's herb garden. It was so yummy to have some fresh mint for my night tea and then it was nice to have the leaves for the Brule we made and then the guys had fresh chives for their baked taters. Every room in the house was such a nice place to sit, relax and enjoy each other's company. The area/town around the house has so much history and such very beautiful scenery. This property will for sure be where we stay any time we are in the area as it's truly one of the best, clean and easiest transaction with the host. We truly felt so welcome and really got to relax and slow down between had to come back to some extremely nightmare work ordeal, so Mr. Steve really made our trip was very relaxing and pure enjoyable... There is a big beautiful long dining room table that would be amazing to decorate for a family Thanksgiving or Christmas meal. I could go on and on about this house as it truly was so more than we expected and fell in love with it. Mr. Steve has done a magnificent job and is an extraordinary host.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

William T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golfing weekend.
The host was phenomenal and the property well appointed down to fresh ground bean coffee.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021