This historic gem circa 1755 once operated as a general store. Enjoy lush surroundings with mature trees and flower beds. The living room has a baby grand piano and woodstove. Heated Soake plunge pool is coming soon, ready for guest use starting April 2025! Columbia is south central PA's vintage hot spot! Just 15 mins from Lancaster and Spooky Nook Sports, 40 mins from Hershey Park, 75 mins from Baltimore, 90 mins from Philly, 2 hrs from DC, and 3 hrs from NYC. Follow @perennialstays. The space You'll be charmed by this home’s fieldstone walls, a cozy wood stove, bubble glass windows, and dual staircases, spread across 2,700 square feet. No expense was spared on the interior design of the house with high-end furnishings. For art and antique enthusiasts, original paintings and artworks adorn the living spaces. The kitchen has a timeless charm with its wood beam ceilings, Amish-made cabinets, and stone walls. It’s equipped with modern amenities that cater to the needs of a contemporary chef. The home's environmental impact is minimized by an energy-efficient geothermal heating and cooling system. Water for the home comes from an artesian spring. During spring and summer, the property's mature walnut, cherry, oak, and locust trees are in full splendor. Wildlife such as deer, turkeys, hummingbirds, and owls may visit during your stay. The grounds have stunning perennial flower beds filled with lilies, daisies, peonies, Black-eyed Susans, and other delightful blooms. In late summer, guests can savor the abundance of fruit from the concord grape vines and the fig tree. As fall arrives, the changing leaves from the many trees create picturesque scene. Living Room: Step into the stunning living room, just off the foyer, where a baby grand player piano beneath a glittering crystal chandelier sets the tone. Original paintings and a wood stove fireplace add to the ambiance. A large sectional provides ample seating for relaxation, and an optional king-size air mattress is available for larger groups. This is a stunning entertaining space! Kitchen: The kitchen seamlessly marries modern design with historic stone walls and original Amish-made cabinetry. It comes fully equipped to meet your culinary needs, and you can savor your morning coffee in comfortable armchairs flanking an antique storage cabinet. Dining Room: The dining room features a dazzling crystal chandelier from Arhaus. Adjacent to it, a butler's pantry provides ample storage and a brand-new full bathroom with laundry facilities. Primary Bedroom and Bathroom: Ascend the back staircase to discover a private wing housing the primary suite. It boasts a king-size leather bed, a Roku TV, and a brand-new ensuite bathroom adorned with Carrera marble tiles. Guest Rooms: Ascend the main staircase to access two comfortable guest rooms, each furnished with a king-size bed and a desk workspace. WiFi and Audio Systems: The property is fully equipped with WiFi, featuring an Eero mesh network seamlessly connected to Comcast high-speed internet to ensure a smooth online experience. Furthermore, you can enjoy high-quality audio throughout the house, thanks to the Sonos speakers throughout. Notable past owners and residents of the property: - Capt. Jacob Krug: Co-founder and inaugural treasurer of Franklin College, now Franklin & Marshall College. - Abraham Hershey Herr: Great-grandson of Hans Herr, the pioneering Mennonite Bishop who migrated to America. - Samuel J. Atlee Jr.: Descendant of Revolutionary War hero Col. Samuel J. Atlee and Lady Jane Alcock, attendant to King George II's wife. - John Miller: High Sheriff of Lancaster County (1785-1787) and Chief Burgess of Lancaster Borough (1799, 1805). - Lt. Col. Jacob Shirk Strickler: State Assembly member (1797-1800), key in relocating the state capital from Philadelphia to Lancaster in 1799. Guest access Guests will have exclusive access to the entire home during their stay. Parking on the driveway is shared with the adjacent historic home, which is also available for rent on Airbnb. Rest assured that we have made arrangements to ensure that parking is convenient and accessible for all guests. Other things to note This home shares a driveway with our neighboring historic home, which is also listed for rent on AirBnB. If you opt to rent only one of the houses, please be advised that the adjacent home might be occupied by other guests. You are responsible for ensuring that all guests in your party, including pets, remain on the side of the property you have rented to respect the privacy of other vacation rental guests who may be staying next door. Please note that the back staircase exhibits uneven stairs due to centuries of history. It may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues. We advise guests with such considerations to be aware of this before making a booking. RENTAL AGREEMENT: The guest booking the property must sign a rental agreement, to be sent to guest upon booking within the 48 hour zero penalty cancellation period. If the rental agreement is not completed within 48 hours of receipt then the reservation will be cancelled. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY: The guest must accurately disclose occupancy including the number of adults, children and animals that will occupy rented premises in the booking data provided. That determines the maximum occupancy at all times and applies to day visitors and children as well. NO SMOKING, vaping or illegal drugs of any kind will take place in or on the premises. PETS - Pet Addendum is required for approval of pets, emotional support or service animals. QUIET HOURS: The property's quiet hours of 10 pm to 7 am are required by Lancaster County ordinance and enforced by local police. If the police respond to a noise complaint, every individual on the property may face a misdemeanor criminal charge and be subject to a fine by Lancaster County up to $300. Failure to abide by the Lancaster County noise ordinance will result in the immediate termination of the stay without refund. PARKING – Parking is designated to the driveway only. No parking is permitted on the lawn. SEPTIC - Guest agrees that only toilet paper will be flushed in the toilet. No other items will be flushed in the toilet even if it says "flushable". Any damage caused to the septic or plumbing system will be the full responsibility of the guest. REPORTING OF DISSATISFACTION OR NOT AS ADVERTISED: Guest agrees to report any issues of dissatisfaction to host immediately upon finding said issue but no later than 24 hours after discovery. Guest will cooperate with host and allow for a reasonable solution. Host shall not bear financial liability to rehouse or refund guest for any amount if unsatisfied or if guest chooses to vacate early after host has made best efforts to resolve guest's dissatisfaction. WILDLIFE: Although the property is conveniently located near various amenities, it is also nestled in Lancaster County's renowned farms and fields. Please be aware that you may encounter some wildlife, such as ladybugs, stinkbugs, deer, turkeys, bees, wasps, frogs, moths, ticks, spiders, bats, snakes, etc., during your stay. The best way to minimize the number of bugs inside is to keep doors and windows closed. Our dedicated housekeepers and pest control service work diligently to maintain cleanliness and tidiness. The property is centuries old and situated in the countryside, the occasional encounter with wildlife or the scent of nearby farms is possible. SECURITY CAMERAS / TECHNOLOGY- Exterior cameras, keypads, smart home technology, etc. are installed for the safety and protection of the property and its guests and may not be tampered with or disabled. An external security camera is located at the front door and records for a short duration upon motion activation. Please note that guests are not permitted to charge electric vehicles at the property. The electrical system is not set up to accommodate EV charging, and attempting to do so may cause circuit overloads and power disruptions. INTERNET USAGE Any illegal or abusive Internet usage is not allowed. Host is not responsible for any internet outages that are outside of the control of the host and will not offer any refunds for such. The renters must have their own spyware/virus protection or data security, etc. FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS: If your booking was made under false pretense, including, but not limited to, a falsified name, age, booked for a 3rd party or size of party, or undisclosed animals (including service or emotional support animals) you will be subject to immediate eviction and forfeiture of all amounts paid. INCLEMENT WEATHER, UNINHABITABLE or ACT OF GOD POLICY: Should the premises be destroyed by fire or other casualty, extreme weather, pandemic or act of God to become unfit for human habitation or to prevent travel to the property then these presents shall thereby be ended with NO refund to the guest for any rent term unused. Inclement weather preventing travel to or from the property will not be the responsibility of the host. We highly recommend you purchase travel insurance to cover any losses in this case or immediately notify Airbnb who will assist you under their guest guarantee. In the case that the HOST is able to recuperate funds from an insurance claim, a refund of rents and fees paid will be returned at the HOST’S discretion. EVENTS POLICY: The premises may not be used for parties, large gatherings, receptions, weddings, or any type of function which would cause abnormal wear and tear or mess or exceed the maximum number of occupants specified in this lease without written permission. Evidence of these activities will result in a potential $1,000 fine and/or loss of security deposit. At the host's discretion, they may choose to grant a written exemption to this events policy. BOOKING PLATFORM POLICY: All exchanges of funds will be made through AirBnB according to their terms. All other terms and conditions in this contract supersede and take precedence over the booking platform's terms or conditions. HOUSE RULES: Guest agrees to adhere to all house rules or instructions issued by the Host through any means of communication, including but not limited to messages, email correspondence, property listings, welcome books, information books, or any other form of communication received by the Guest. COMMERCIAL / FILMING / PHOTOGRAPHY: No filming or photography is permitted for the purposes of commercial distribution or profit. This agreement is for recreational purposes only. Photos shared on social media must include a tag or credit of Perennial Stays. The property may not be used for any events, meetings or any other sort of commercial use without prior approval. Please inquire for details on use of the property for such purpose PINATAS / CONFETTI / FIREWORKS POLICY: No confetti or pinatas are allowed anywhere on the premises or grounds. No fireworks of any kind may be brought or used in or on the premises. MINIMUM RENTAL AGE for the primary guest is 25 years of age at the time of reservation. The party who is on the reservation must occupy the subject property for the full duration of the rental lease. Any exceptions to this must be in writing by the host. INDEMNIFICATION & HOLD HARMLESS: Guest agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the owner of the property harmless for from any and all claims, demands, liabilities, damage, cost or expense whatsoever (including attorney’s fees) arising from or related to any claim in connection with your use and/or occupancy of the Vacation Rental and it’s amenities, including, but not limited to, any claim or liability for personal injury, property damage, wrongful death, accidents, allergic reactions, illnesses or any other casualties or health problems, including viruses, which may arise during tenancy or as a result of said occupancy, loss of personal belongings or theft of property which is made, incurred or sustained by you and/or anyone you invite to use the Vacation Rental as your guest. LEGAL ACTION: If any legal action or proceeding be brought by either party to this agreement, the prevailing party shall be reimbursed for all reasonable attorney’s fees, court filing fees or any other expenses incurred in such proceeding in addition to other damages awarded. Due to the fees that can be charged by attorneys, it is agreed by the parties that both sides will waive their right to a jury trial and will first attempt mediation or arbitration if the claim exceeds small claims court limits.