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

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Popular amenities

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  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

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Columbia, PA
  • Popular LocationChickies Rock Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationShank's Tavern3 min drive
  • Popular LocationRiver Trail Brewing3 min drive
  • Popular LocationMount Joy Station7 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Columbia

In Columbia .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Chickies Rock Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Turkey Hill Experience. National Watch and Clock Museum and Wright's Ferry Mansion are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Turkey Hill Experience - 3 min drive
  • Bube's Brewery - 8 min drive
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 11 min drive
  • Spooky Nook Sports - 13 min drive
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Union Station Grill - 5 min drive
  • Starview Brews - 5 min drive
  • Burger King - 3 min drive
  • Columbia Kettle Works - 4 min drive
  • Railroad House Restaurant - 3 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)

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
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

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
  • Cycling 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
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

General

  • 1 unit
  • 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

  • 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.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA to the airport?

This vacation home is 17.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Lancaster, PA (LNS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Hollywood Casino York (16-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Historic Ironmaster Mansion, located in the heart of Lancaster County, PA to downtown Columbia?

This vacation home is 2.3 mi away from Columbia.

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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