Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard
Welcome to our little cottage in the country. Come relax and enjoy the comforts of home in a cozy and comfortable environment. As you enter the outdoor courtyard you will find a seating area in front of a gas fireplace to enjoy. Also, you may have your meals at a bistro table for 2. A gas grill located under a roof in case of inclement weather. As you enter the home you will find an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen, dining table for 2, living room with comfortable seating to enjoy a book or watch a movie or television. Relax with music from a Bose Wave. The bedroom has a queen size bed and the bathroom has a curbless shower with a teak seat. Please look forward to being in the country enjoying life! We welcome your dog with bowls and a pet cover on the sofa. Maximum weight for your dog is 30#. Only 2 dogs are allowed with a $100 fee for one and $75 for the second one. Send information for approval. We do require that you cleanup after your dog and attend to them outdoors. Please note that our home does not accommodate children. Our home is convenient to Routes 30 & 283 to travel easily to Columbia, Lancaster City, Amish country, covered bridges, Gettysburg, Hershey, and day trips to Philadelphia, Baltimore,Washington DC, or NYC. If our home is not available please check our other homes: the FairView #655744 and the Mod Pod #4632936
Property manager
Carol Heth
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Modern country cottage that is dog friendly with a fenced-in yard.
Modern country cottage that is dog friendly with a fenced-in yard.
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 dogs maximum and the weight for each is 30#.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Travel the driveway slowly with respect for others and pets
All gated areas are no access except for your yard area
If visiting family or friends contact us to know they are only stopping over for a short visit.
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 deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Columbia
Located in Columbia, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Spooky Nook Sports and Boulders Mini Golf are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Root's Country Market & Auction and Park City Center. Susquehanna Glass Factory and Field of Screams are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Columbia, PA
What's nearby
Turkey Hill Experience - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.7 km
Spooky Nook Sports - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
Franklin & Marshall College - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
Getting around
Mount Joy Station - 14 min drive
Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Two Cousins Pizza - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 6 min drive
Black Olive Family Diner - 5 min drive
Union Station Grill - 6 min drive
Wendy's - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Susquehanna Glass Factory, National Watch and Clock Museum and Turkey Hill Experience. Wright's Ferry Mansion is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was our 4th time staying in the Bird House and we had another enjoyable time. We love the country location it makes us feel like home. This time we enjoyed the York Herb and Garden Festival on Friday and spent a lot of time visiting the Amish Greenhouses. We cook most of our meals to spend time with our dogs but we did order take our from Caruso's Italian Restaurant and it was great and only 5 minutes away so still very hot when we arrived back to the house. We would highly recommend it and of course staying at the Birdhouse.
The accommodations were beautiful, the hosts were extraordinarily friendly and welcoming, and their scones are the best we have ever had. We will definitely be staying with them again.
Other than the constant sound of gunfire from a nearby shooting range, our stay at Carol and Pete’s “bird house” was absolutely wonderful- clean, well accommodated, and friendly with delicious blueberry scones and fresh farm eggs. We loved the roosters and cows!
This was our second time staying here and we love it. The country setting is what we enjoy and pet friendly as well. Close to everything but tranquil and relaxing.
Staying on a mini farm, surrounded by rolling pastures, chickens, two mini donkeys, and an emu named Ferrari was good for the soul. The cottage was perfect for work, and taking breaks to say hello to the donkeys made the time fly. Arriving to homemade blueberry scones and a dozen farm fresh eggs was lovely! We purchased our meals for the weekend at Central Market, and enjoyed Lancaster and Columbia as much as our short stay would allow. We hope to return, if only to see how big the frolicking calves from the farm next door get. Thank you Carol and Pete for envisioning a sweet little compound of magical and well-appointed cottages, and opening it to guests.
The property was just as the pictures showed. The owners brought us fresh made scones when we arrived, which were delicious. The house was absolutely perfect for our stay. We will be planning another visit. Thank you so much!
As everyone else says, this place is truly as lovely as advertised. We enjoyed the privacy and personal touch (delicious homemade scones and fresh eggs), and would definitely stay here again.
We had a wonderful time, everything was just as listed. The hosts were extremely attentive and communicative. The property was great and so were all the animals. We also really loved the scones :) Thabk you so much!
What an amazing place this is. Like every other review, Carol and Pete are the BEST hosts. I didn’t realize how much I needed to get away until I spent time in The Birdhouse. Everything is as spectacular as it is in the photos. I would stay here a million times over!!!
Our stay was amazing. The rental was beyond our expectations! pictures are spot on but in person it is even cuter. hot blueberry scones and fresh farm eggs from the property owners. We will stay here again when we come visit our daughter. Everything and Everyone are great! . Can’t say wonderful things about our stay. Must come try it for yourself!
The birds nest is just like the pictures,but just being there is so relaxing.Carol and Pete are great hosts and Carol’s blueberry scones are heavenly.Our Yorkie Molly had her first encounter with chickens,roosters and cows and enjoyed watching them.If you like nature listening to birds and walking this home is for you
We had the best ever experience before we even arrived. Our hosts couldn’t have been more diligent making certain we had everything we needed and we were comfortable. This is a perfect setting for anyone with mobility concerns. Don’t hesitate to book it! You will be thankful you did.
We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay at The Birdhouse. From the friendliness of the owners Carol & Pete (who makes the most delicious blueberry scones) to the cleanliness and comfortably decorated surroundings inside the cottage (Carol is a top-notch decorator with an eye for little details that makes it so cozy) to the convenience of location. Highly recommend.
This stay was amazing! Everything we were looking for and more. I think the kitchen and bathroom were my favorite. Luxurious but comfortable. The hosts were so kind and thoughtful. Homemade scones and flowers were waiting. The pictures could never do this gem justice. Thanks Carol & Pete
A lovely setting amid the beautiful PA rolling farmlands. And loved the presence of the chickens, donkeys and the emu on the property. The cabin is clean and wonderful and just as pictured (except I don’t believe the beautiful shower is captured in the photos). It turned cold that week so we weren’t able to enjoy the outside space as much but look forward to a return stay in the summer!
Everything was great but haven't received deposit refund or communication from owner - two weeks out now??
David M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
About the host
Hosted by Carol Heth
I have lived in this area all of my life and have grown to appreciate the little piece of paradise that we call home.
Why they chose this property
Growing up down the road and having my Grandparents next door has been a great life experience. The area had always been very family oriented with my Aunts, Uncles, and cousins next door. There are still families that have been here for their lifetime.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests