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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Overview of Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

Reviews
10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Gettysburg, PA
  • Popular LocationGettysburg College3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGettysburg National Military Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGettysburg Battlefield Museum19 min walk
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)57 min drive

Space details

4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, sleeps 10
1750 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Shower
    Bathtub
Bathroom 2
    Shower
    Bathtub

Room options

About the neighborhood

Gettysburg

City center stay.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Gettysburg College and J&P Winery. Adams County Winery and Lincoln's Lost Treasure are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Gettysburg College - 3 min walk
  • Jennie Wade House - 8 min walk
  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 14 min walk
  • Gettysburg National Cemetery - 18 min walk
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Rorke's Eatery & Spirits - 12 min walk
  • Dobbin House Tavern - 11 min walk
  • Blue & Gray Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • Gettysburger - 4 min walk
  • Lincoln Diner - 6 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.

Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

Our first priority has always been the safety of our guests! You can rest easy and trust in our high level of cleanliness standards at The Gettysburg Retreat!

We invite you to stay in our Historic Pre Civil War 4 Bedroom, 2 bath home, located with-in walking distance to Restaurants, Museums and everything else that Gettysburg has to offer. We have everything to make you feel right at home!

Our house has 4 Bedrooms with Queen Beds, 1 downstairs and 3 upstairs and in the living room is a Queen pull out couch. It also has 2 Full baths, one upstairs and one downstairs. A full Kitchen and a laundry room with Washer and Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board. The Kitchen is fully stocked with Pots and Pans, Baking and casserole dishes, plates, cups, bowls, glasses and utensils. We also supply linens and the start of paper products. The property will be clean when you arrive, however, there is no daily housekeeping service. Therefore, we respectfully request that you maintain the home in a neat and orderly fashion.

We do have our Certificate of Use and Occupancy from the Gettysburg Borough and we are in Full Compliance with the PMCA

Thousand of visitors come each year to the Gettysburg Battlefield to learn our past and to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion. Our house is located in downtown Gettysburg 2 blocks from the center of town. Please call us to book your next visit to Gettysburg with us at The Gettysburg Retreat! Thank You!

The Gettysburg Retreat is a Pre-Civil War 2 story Gable front house. Built in 1853 it was originally owned by William Steinhour. Steinhour owned the house until 1859, then sold to Henry and Mary Zeigler in 1860, then repurchased by William Steinhour in 1864. It was later bought in 1868 by William Z. Little and then sold in 1872 to James Caldwell. The house was later passed down to Little's heir in 1873.

One thing interesting about the house, is in the first 2 blocks of West Middle Street. You will find several Civil War houses towards downtown Gettysburg, but as you reach The Gettysburg Retreat, the house beside it was the last house in town until you get to Seminary Ridge during the Civil War.

The land Gettysburg was founded on was originally owned by William Penn. Penn would later sell the land to town founder James Getty. The Gettysburg Retreat was the 127th lot of land allocated to Getty in the exchange.


Property manager

Sandee

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outside only

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping mall

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear on site
  • Water park on site
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Change of bedsheets on request
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.1 mi (52-min drive) away from the Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home to downtown Gettysburg?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Gettysburg.

Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 244 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 255 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 255 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location & Fun Vibe
We loved our stay while we were in Gettysburg. It was a 15 minute drive to Liberty Mountain Ski Resort and right next to a grocery store so we could grab the things we forgot. Sandee responded immediately to our problems and even came over to fix some small things to help make our stay more convenient. They are trying to install central AC/heat which will be nice as the upstairs gets very hot with the heater. Overall we loved our stay and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle S., Chiefland, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in Gettysburg
We enjoyed our stay at the Gettysburg Retreat! Great location for exploring Gettysburg, plus a market across the street and options for take out/restaurants too. Clean home, comfortable beds, and plenty of space for our whole family. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynne b.

Liked: Cleanliness
CHRISTMAS in Gettysburg
Lovely house convenient to family coming from South, north and west. Toured Gettysburg College , discovered a coin shop for our coin collector brother in law. Made contact with battlefield guide who sounded very nice and knowledgeable but unfortunately we dfid not have time to tour with him.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Levittown

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Trip!
The house was in a great location to the center of town. It was a charming home and very clean. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone looking to visit Gettysburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
The house was as advertised. Very clean, stocked with everything you might need. The books and movies were a nice touch. Location was perfect for exploring town. This was our third time to Gettysburg and by far this was the best place we stayed.Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Florence M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Remembrance Day Weekend
We had a great time WILL Be getting in touch with you for next years Remembrance Day to rent it for that weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gettysburg Getaway
Great place to stay! Close to town, had everything we needed, was clean and nicely decorated! Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C., Saxonburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Gettysburg Gem
Great property exactly as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great house.
We enjoyed our stay at the Gettysburg Retreat House. The place was nicely decorated, clean and a great location. We were two blocks from the square, easy walking distance to shopping and dining. If you decide to eat in, there is Keenie's Market across the street. Our host, Sandee was very accommodating and there is everything that one would need at the Gettysburg Retreat House to enjoy a long weekend or an extended stay. I highly recommend the Gettysburg Retreat House and our wonderful host Sandee. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Roger J Marucci
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonia M., Philipsburg, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Visit
We visited our favorite place to celebrate 2 milestone birthdays in our family. We rented the Gettysburg Retreat and so happy we did. The home is lovely and very accommodating. The decor is perfect! Close to restaurants and attractions. We were able to walk to most places! I'm sad to say that we did not see or hear any ghosts at the property.. we'll definitely stay again, when we return to Gettysburg. Thank you, Sandee!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023