250yo Stone House - Stars, Fireflies, & Streams!

Step back in time without sacrificing modern comfort at The House at Climber’s Run — a stunning, 4,000 sq ft original stone farmhouse built in 1770, just 20 minutes from downtown Lancaster. Perfect for families, groups, or history lovers, this spacious countryside getaway offers 4.5 private acres to explore, with updated interiors that preserve charming period details. Enjoy peaceful mornings with nature, cozy evenings by the fire, and plenty of room to relax both indoors and out. The space A stay at this house offers you the opportunity to experience the history and quiet, peaceful lifestyle that many visitors to Lancaster County only get to appreciate from a distance. This incredible house was built by one of the original settlers who made his living milling wheat in the stone mill next door. We have many old, original documents, deeds, photographs, and stories passed down through the generations of this historic property that will be available in the house for those guests that have interest. Your stay in this home includes an authentic, Amish-made shoofly pie, Lancaster County Coffee Roasters coffee, luxury linens and towels, s’more ingredients (supplied from September 1st-December 31st), and so much more! For your convenience, firewood is available for purchase on site. This home is fully equipped to comfortably accommodate up to 10 people. If you are interested in booking for a group larger than 10, please contact me prior to booking with the number of guests. These requests will be approved on a case by case basis. We are proud to offer this quiet escape just miles from downtown Lancaster. The home is ideally located to explore the nearby attractions, such as Central Market, The Barnstormers Stadium and Convention Center, Sight & Sound Theatre, Millersville University, Tanger Outlets, the historic Strasburg Railroad, and all the rest of Lancaster County's most popular tourist attractions! Driving distance to Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland parks! Pet Policy: Please read house rules section carefully before booking with dogs. Additional services offered: Level 2 EV Charger: Complimentary charging with our Level 2 EV Charger installed conveniently in the driveway. Charger is Tesla NACS standard (J-1772 adaptor not provided). Guest access Our guests have exclusive access to the entire 5 bedroom house, including a small "library" and two complete kitchens/dining rooms! Access to a private wrap-around balcony off of the master suite that overlooks the property's stream and offers exclusive views of the neighboring Amish farm. Guests may use the stream, covered back porch, 1.5 acres of lawn, and fire pit. Guests may enjoy watching the chickens in the chicken coop off the side of the house, though we do ask that guests not enter the coop. We are pleased to provide guests with farm-fresh eggs stocked in the refrigerator, as available. Other things to note Please keep in mind that this house has a number of stairs and may not be suitable for those less physically capable. While we provide baby gates for the stairs, the house is not fully "child-proofed". For those reasons this house is not recommended for children between the ages of 6 months and 4 years. Although we do not specifically exclude families with children in this range, please be aware that if you choose to book with us, you do so at your own risk.