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A living room with two sofas, a glass coffee table, and a wall decorated with framed pictures. - The Garden House (Lancaster)
A bedroom with a bed, a white dresser, a blue chair, a mirror, and a window with blinds. - The Garden House (Lancaster)
A kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a sink, and a stove. - The Garden House (Lancaster)
A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, a colorful abstract painting on the wall, and a kitchen visible through an open doorway. - The Garden House (Lancaster)
A covered balcony with wooden furniture and a white railing. - The Garden House (Lancaster)
Close to Franklin & Marshall College and Lancaster County Convention Center, The Garden House provides a garden, laundry facilities, and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

The Garden House

  • Summary:
    Welcome to The Garden House, located in the heart of Lancaster City's lovely Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Just blocks from some of Lancaster's best restaurants and less than a mile from Franklin & Marshall College, this home is in the perfect downtown location.

    In partnership with The Friendship Heart Gallery, a studio that empowers individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism, the exterior of the home features a mural that showcases the talents and abilities of the local Heart Artists.

    The Space:
    Main floor:
    - Spacious living room with a 55" TV
    - Dining room with seating for 6
    - Well appointed kitchen with gas range and dishwasher
    - Half bathroom

    2nd floor:
    - Bedroom 1: Queen bed
    - Bedroom 2: Queen bed with attached balcony
    - Bedroom 3: Small bedroom with twin bed
    - Full bathroom with shower/tub

    Outdoor space with a gas grill and patio seating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking allowed at this property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets are allowed at this property

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed at this property

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 and a first aid kit
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

About the neighborhood

Chestnut Hill, a neighborhood in Lancaster, is home to this vacation home. Sight and Sound Theatre and American Music Theatre Lancaster are cultural highlights, or if an activity is on the agenda, check out Spooky Nook Sports. Dutch Wonderland and North Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Lancaster travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A campus pathway with a brick building, a large tree, a lamp post, and a bench.
    Franklin & Marshall College
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • A street with multi-story buildings, including a theater with a marquee advertising a matinee show.
    Fulton Theatre
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • An indoor market with various stalls selling food items like bread, pastries, and condiments.
    Central Market
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A traffic light, a statue, and a building with scaffolding.
    Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • The Lancaster County Convention Center with a modern glass facade and a brick exterior.
    Lancaster County Convention Center
    16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station
    7 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • College Treats
    10 min walk
  • Mean Cup
    9 min walk
  • 551 West
    8 min walk
  • Amanita
    6 min walk
  • The Fridge
    9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Garden House pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Garden House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Garden House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Garden House located?

Located in Chestnut Hill, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of North Museum of Natural History and Franklin & Marshall College. Hole in The Wall Puppet Theater and Penn Medicine Park are also within 15 minutes. Lancaster Station is 25 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

The Garden House Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Lovely, cozy, vibrant home in a great part of the city. Lots of restaurants to walk to. Easy checkin and checkout process. Home had everything you needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The location of this home was just perfect. Great area to walk around and some good dining options within walking distance (get ice cream just down the block). Home was clean and comfortable and had a nice yard to sit in. The neighborhood is quiet but close to center of downtown. We were also no more than 20/30 min drive from the Amish countryside which is beautiful to explore right now.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming

The charm of the house was only matched by the charm of the neighborhood. We visited Franklin Marshall College, the natural science museum, and a number of shops in the local neighborhood. There was something for everybody, and when we couldn't agree on something to eat, we cooked in the kitchen, which was equipped to make an meal. If eclectic charm interests you this house and neighborhood will satisfy you.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We liked the privacy we had while there. Even though the weather was bad, cold and icy, we still had a nice walk around the neighborhood on Thursday night after attending the conference we were in Lancaster for. There were a lot of take-out options for food, the neighborhood was safe, the architecture of the neighborhood was very old and for me, was very interesting to see all the stonework and brickwork associated with those buildings. Parking was on the street, but we were always able to park right at the Garden house. If ever we go to Lancaster again, we will certainly book the Garden house for our accommodations. Well worth it.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable property, fabulous location!

We had an amazing time! The house is exactly as it's pictured, with gorgeous and abundant natural light, comfortable furniture and beds, and lots of vivid color. Even the art was fun! The kitchen was one of the best stocked kitchens I have ever experienced in a VRBO property. Literally every pot, pan, utensil, even spice you could ever need was available. And everything was pristinely clean. I wish we had more time to spend cooking there! Having the downstairs half bath was a great convenience, and one we especially appreciated with 3 adults staying there.The 2 larger bedrooms (which were the ones we used) were a great size, with ample space for us and our things. Our college-aged daughter loved the private, sun-filled balcony attached to her bedroom! A nice change from cramped college dorms. The shower had really good water pressure and plenty of hot water. (Also especially appreciated by the college student!) Plenty of towels were available as well. Location was excellent. Easy walks to several restaurants, coffee shops, and fun shopping - not to mention an ice cream shop at the end of the block! That was a cool (and delicious) bonus! Off-street parking was super easy and always very close, most times right in front of the property.One thing to note, the stairs inside feel a little steep, as is common with homes of a certain age. It wasn't a problem for us, but something we noticed might be an issue for others.Excellent stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my first visit to Lancaster and this location and house was absolutely perfect. I was able to walk to most things I wanted to do, fabulous ice cream right around the corner and several restaurants close by. The house was clean and comfortable and a great place to spend a quick getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second time staying at this lovely place and it was great. The hosts are easy to communicate with, kitchen and bathrooms are well stocked and beds are comfortable. We brought our dog and there is a small yard for her. Also the location is very close to shops, restaurants and downtown. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We look forward to staying at the Garden House again when we return to Lancaster. The house was perfect! As an artist appreciated the artwork both inside and out! The house is in perfect walking distance to great restaurants, shops, museums and an amazing dog park!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Interior of property was as described. Exterior patio and yard could use a little love. Our dog was unable to use yard first day and grass is hard to come by in the neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy home, all the right amenities stocked, easy in easy out, communicative host, excellent location! All the things we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I booked the Garden House as a place for our guests to stay since our nearby house lacks guest rooms. The location was fabulous and street parking was, as advertised, easy. We weren't in the house much but the decor was cute, the rooms were comfortable and the washer/dryer were much appreciated. It was too cold to enjoy the front balcony and side yard but I suspect they would be a wonderful feature during the warmer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cheerful, unique little house in historic district. Sparkling clean, beautifully decorated, everything you need is provided, smooth entry, great host communication. Would stay again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The balcony view was quite nice. We had everything that we needed in the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Such a charming little house. The beds and bedding were very comfortable. I would recommend this place. The owner is very quick to respond and very easy communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect place to stay in Lancaster. Close to everything but also on a quiet cozy street. Highly recommend. It would be great to have a fully fenced in yard for the pups but other than that a 10.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025