Luxury Apartment, Sanctuary of the Swan wellness nature reserve & hotel alt

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 474 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Birdsboro, PA

Santander Arena10 min drive
Reading Pagoda12 min drive
FirstEnergy Stadium14 min drive
Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)16 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Sanctuary of the Swan, wellness nature resort & whole home hotel alternative; A farm dating back to 1906, now a little nature reserve dedicated to White Mute Swans and wildlife preservation. We also rescue and train GSDs (German Shepherd Dogs) from TX. While we are not registered as a 501 (c)3 yet, every dollar you spend helps with our rescue and the rescues we support in kind. If you wish to adopt a dog from TX, please contact us. We thank you.

Sanctuary of the Swan offers...

4 Historic & Romantic private homes in nature, not rooms
all inclusive, no lease required
Eco, kid friendly, dog friendly, farm stays
Visit and feed our Swans & wildlife

1 mile to highway, yet the natural world Apart.
Experience the healing power of Nature.

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Swan Sanctuary Luxury Apartment, 1 bedroom apartment
1ST FLOOR, 2 BEDS, SLEEPS 4

-Apartment filled with original art, tile and restored hard wood floors and antiques
-Accessibility features, only 2 steps into this apartment. While there is no wheelchair accessibility into the property, once inside there is wheelchair accessibility throughout most of this apartment and onto the balcony. Accessibility features in the bathroom include bars on the toilet, adaptive shower and large shower chair. Free of charge with this apartment.
-Private balcony
-Large front porch too (for smoking)
-Queen bed with gorgeous 1930's tile and marble ensuite
-Serta Premium Mattress
-Full Futon in living room
-sleeps 4
-Black out blinds
-Antique soaking tub
-Huge, appointed kitchen
-Sound machine
-Furnished in grandmillenial style
-Coffee (k-cups), tea, hot chocolate, paper towels, shower gel, shampoo, conditioner, toilet paper, organic cotton towels, lovely fresh linens for your beds and complimentary sparkling wine service & big farm breakfast
-Hosts: We are here if you need us. We greet you. We ensure you have everything you need. Then, we respect your privacy.
-SWANS - visit as you wish. Just let us know when you would like to attend a feeding.
-10 minutes from Reading PA
-20 minutes from Pottstown PA
-A Safe Stay in PA. Sadly, Reading and Pottstown are 2 of the 5 most violent crime cities in PA. We wish you a peaceful and safe stay in PA.
-Free off-street parking
-45 min from Amish Lancaster County, Lancaster PA
-Golf 1/2 mile away
-Surrounded by 10K acres of nature and parks for hiking and outdoor adventure.

So much to do for the Outdoor Junkie, including rock climbing & horseback riding. Quick escape from NYC.

This historic homestead has German heritage, a homestead built by sheer will and perseverance. It graced the Reading Eagle on October 19, 1941. The Headline, "Woman at Work - She Helps Her Family Build Home”, is a tribute to the immigrants from all over the world who fashion an amazing life from nothing. The apartment is original and built during the 1930-40's. It took 8 years to build this home. Every stone was picked up by hand by two boys. The apartment was a payment in kind for 8 years of labor. The boys carried masonry tools to school daily.

We are located three miles from Daniel Boone Homestead. Easy access to route 422 and 562. Explore historic Berks County PA. Parking is available on site, right in front of three car garage. Limit one car per guest. Please let me know if you need to make other arrangements. 10+ restaurants within a 5-minute drive including Exeter Family and Sunset Diners. Washer & Dryer availability for all long-term Guests over 7 days.

At Sanctuary of the Swan, we believe in transparency up front, no surprises. We have a set of rules (House Rules/House Manual). They ensure your pleasant stay. They are complete & honest. Like a hotel, we do ask for a small REFUNDABLE security DP of $100 as we are giving you access to a historic property. We believe this is fair. (Additional $150 dog & spa stays. Abb Guests pay spa DP only.)

We wish you a peaceful and Safe Stay in PA. Thank you for reading, Sanctuary of the Swan, wellness nature reserve & whole home hotel alternative in Birdsboro (Stonersville PA)

Property manager

Kimberly Hartman

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Breakfast included

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Guest responses to pre-booking questions are required.

Guests required to read and sign House Rules Agreement.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Birdsboro

Located in Birdsboro, this apartment is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Daniel Boone Homestead and Santander Arena are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Reading Pagoda and Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site. Travelling with kids? Consider Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society, or check out an event or a game at Maple Grove Raceway.

Birdsboro, PA

What's nearby

Santander Arena - 10 min drive
French Creek State Park - 12 min drive
Reading Pagoda - 12 min drive
FirstEnergy Stadium - 14 min drive
Maple Grove Raceway - 22 min drive

Getting around

Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

Chick-Fil-A - 5 min drive
McDonald's - 7 min drive
McDonald's - 3 min drive
Burger King - 4 min drive
Panera Bread - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury Apartment, Sanctuary of the Swan wellness nature reserve & hotel alt pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury Apartment, Sanctuary of the Swan wellness nature reserve & hotel alt?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury Apartment, Sanctuary of the Swan wellness nature reserve & hotel alt?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury Apartment, Sanctuary of the Swan wellness nature reserve & hotel alt located?

This family-friendly Birdsboro apartment building is located on the waterfront, 3 mi (4.9 km) from Danielle Ruiz-Murphy Center for Animal Welfare and Dog Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Arrowhead Golf Course and Daniel Boone Homestead. Reading Co. Technical and Historical Society and Reading Public Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sally K., Rochester, NY

31 May 2023

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

Quiet space with sounds of nature

Very quaint cottage feel, with full kitchen, bath, living room, bedroom and small private porch overlooking the pond. The owners, left a lovely welcome on the bed of imported sparkling pear/apple juice and chocolates. The breakfast assortment of fruit, local bread, butter, eggs, granola and more was artistically displayed in the refrigerator. The space was very clean and the bed was plush. If you would like a space to work quietly this is for you.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandi F., Missouri City, Texas

27 Sept 2022

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

Summer Adventure

The house was wonderful! Our 7-year old grandson loved going out on the back porch and seeing the swans swimming in the pond. Kimberly was an outstanding host! She was waiting for us to arrive with a smile and the check-in process was so easy. She blessed us with farm fresh eggs as we were staying for 15 days. The house was centrally located to all the adventures we had planned, which included New York, New Jersey, Poconos & Hershey Park. Each were day trips. The hospitality we received was amazing and their willingness to help me with my disability was pure generosity & came from the heart of understanding. When we return to the East we hope to be able to stay here again. The neighborhood is quiet, close to a grocery store, restaurants and the main roads without being near the traffic & noise. The kitchen is equipped and the appliance all work. We ate at least 1 meal each day at the house. We also had a house dove who stayed in her nest on the ledge over the front screen door. I greeted her each morning as we left for our days adventure.

Stayed 15 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Hartman

nature girl

Why they chose this property

Wellness Resort Hotel alternative, 1906 Sanctuary of the Swan is a unique farm stay. We offer SPA services here and at a local healing SPA only minutes away. Experience the healing power of nature. No parking lot views.