Witmer Estate

This beautiful Victorian home is perfect for large groups or families traveling together. The home is centrally located, Amish attractions, Sight and Sound, Strasburg Railroad, outlet shopping all with in 10 minutes drive, 20 minutes from Downtown Lancaster. Hersheypark, Ski Roundtop, and Hershey Chocolate World all within an hours drive. We can also accommodate 6 more guests in the adjoining Innkeepers Quarters. (see other homes by this host) No parties or loud music. Quiet after 10pm. The space The home was built in 1877 by John Lightner as a wedding gift for his daughter Cecilia and her husband John Steele Witmer. The home is in a quiet neighborhood if you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere. Quiet hours begin at 10pm. The home has 3 flights of stairs. Bedrooms 1, 2, and 3 are located on the 3rd floor. Bedroom 1 (king bed) has a private bath and whirlpool tub. Access to bedroom 3 (queen bed) is through bedroom 2 (king bed) with a shared bath and whirlpool tub area. Bedrooms 4 (queen bed) and 5 (queen bed) are on the 2nd floor. Bedroom 4 has a bath access off the hallway. Bedroom 5 has a private attached bath. The 2nd floor hallway has a settee and chairs for a nice reading area. On the main floor you will find a very spacious living room with a large sectional, a game/breakfast table w Seating, and 2 arm chairs. The kitchen is well equipped with the essentials for cooking. There is a table and chairs for six plus 4 additional folding chairs in the hall closet. Additional tables and chairs are available upon request. (Advance notice required) The powder room is also on the main floor. The large front porch has a small table and chairs a perfect spot to enjoy your coffee. There is a large yard and several outdoor seating areas, please respect the Innkeepers Quarters private patio. Guest access Guests are welcome to use the patio/gazebo in the back yard as well as the patio and grill area just outside the back door. Please respect fence lines. Please respect doors marked private. If you are looking for a place to party, please look elsewhere. Other things to note Please keep noise down after 10pm. Be considerate of guests in the Innkeepers Quarters, this is an old home some noise through the walls is possible. The backyard patio and gazibo are for guests use. The Innkeepers Quarters patio is private for those guests only. Please respect the privacy of our tenants in the barn. **We offer a complimentary starter kit of necessary amenities which is generally enough for shorter stays, but after that is used up it is the responsibility of the guest to provide for themselves. **This home has weekly lawn maintenance. Please be advised someone may enter the property for these purposes. **Any items left at the home can be shipped but require a $25 fee in addition to the cost of shipping.