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Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

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Seating for 8 at the handmade Barnwood Table
Loads of seating in the living room
Sign made by local artist Marty Mummert
Enjoy gathering around the table
Pre-Civil War Home built in 1853

Overview of Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10163 sq m

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Gettysburg, PA
  • Popular LocationGettysburg College3 min walk
  • Popular LocationGettysburg National Military Park14 min walk
  • Popular LocationGettysburg Battlefield Museum19 min walk
  • AirportHarrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

Our first priority has always been the safety of our guests! You can rest easy and trust in our high level of cleanliness standards at The Gettysburg Retreat!

We invite you to stay in our Historic Pre Civil War 4 Bedroom, 2 bath home, located with-in walking distance to Restaurants, Museums and everything else that Gettysburg has to offer. We have everything to make you feel right at home!

Our house has 4 Bedrooms with Queen Beds, 1 downstairs and 3 upstairs and in the living room is a Queen pull out couch. It also has 2 Full baths, one upstairs and one downstairs. A full Kitchen and a laundry room with Washer and Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board. The Kitchen is fully stocked with Pots and Pans, Baking and casserole dishes, plates, cups, bowls, glasses and utensils. We also supply linens and the start of paper products. The property will be clean when you arrive, however, there is no daily housekeeping service. Therefore, we respectfully request that you maintain the home in a neat and orderly fashion.

We do have our Certificate of Use and Occupancy from the Gettysburg Borough and we are in Full Compliance with the PMCA

Thousand of visitors come each year to the Gettysburg Battlefield to learn our past and to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion. Our house is located in downtown Gettysburg 2 blocks from the center of town. Please call us to book your next visit to Gettysburg with us at The Gettysburg Retreat! Thank You!

The Gettysburg Retreat is a Pre-Civil War 2 story Gable front house. Built in 1853 it was originally owned by William Steinhour. Steinhour owned the house until 1859, then sold to Henry and Mary Zeigler in 1860, then repurchased by William Steinhour in 1864. It was later bought in 1868 by William Z. Little and then sold in 1872 to James Caldwell. The house was later passed down to Little's heir in 1873.

One thing interesting about the house, is in the first 2 blocks of West Middle Street. You will find several Civil War houses towards downtown Gettysburg, but as you reach The Gettysburg Retreat, the house beside it was the last house in town until you get to Seminary Ridge during the Civil War.

The land Gettysburg was founded on was originally owned by William Penn. Penn would later sell the land to town founder James Getty. The Gettysburg Retreat was the 127th lot of land allocated to Getty in the exchange.


Property manager

Sandee
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gettysburg

Located in Gettysburg, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Gettysburg Battlefield Museum and Lincoln's Lost Treasure are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include The David Wills House and Majestic Theater. Gettysburg Railroad Station Museum and Victorian Photography Studio are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Gettysburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Gettysburg College - 3 min walk
  • Jennie Wade House - 8 min walk
  • Gettysburg National Military Park - 14 min walk
  • Gettysburg National Cemetery - 18 min walk
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum - 19 min walk

Getting around

  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • O'Rorke's Eatery & Spirits - 12 min walk
  • Dobbin House Tavern - 11 min walk
  • Blue & Gray Bar & Grill - 5 min walk
  • Gettysburger - 4 min walk
  • Lincoln Diner - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home located?

Located in the heart of Gettysburg, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Gettysburg College and Gettysburg National Military Park. J&P Winery and Adams County Winery are also within 5 minutes.

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Historic House
The right place to stay when visiting Gettysburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Location & Fun Vibe
We loved our stay while we were in Gettysburg. It was a 15 minute drive to Liberty Mountain Ski Resort and right next to a grocery store so we could grab the things we forgot. Sandee responded immediately to our problems and even came over to fix some small things to help make our stay more convenient. They are trying to install central AC/heat which will be nice as the upstairs gets very hot with the heater. Overall we loved our stay and hope to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krystle S., Chiefland, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Gettysburg
We enjoyed our stay at the Gettysburg Retreat! Great location for exploring Gettysburg, plus a market across the street and options for take out/restaurants too. Clean home, comfortable beds, and plenty of space for our whole family. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

lynne b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
CHRISTMAS in Gettysburg
Lovely house convenient to family coming from South, north and west. Toured Gettysburg College , discovered a coin shop for our coin collector brother in law. Made contact with battlefield guide who sounded very nice and knowledgeable but unfortunately we dfid not have time to tour with him.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M., Levittown

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Trip!
The house was in a great location to the center of town. It was a charming home and very clean. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone looking to visit Gettysburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sandee

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We purchased the home in 2012 and my husband and I have been remodeling it every since. We are DYI's! It has been fun.

The house is located at 145 West Middle Street in Gettysburg and is within walking distance to downtown Gettysburg. There is a Trolley that runs in Gettysburg that you can ride for a small fee all day and it even goes out to The Gettysburg Visitor's Center and Museum. So you can leave your car at the house and save on gas while you are here!

We own 2 vacation homes now. Lincoln Quarters is located right next door to The Gettysburg Retreat. It is a 3 bedroom 1 bath upstairs apartment.
We have the only 2 of the 3 vacation homes in Gettysburg that are both legally open with all of our permits and licences.
We do have our Certificate of Use and Occupancy from the Gettysburg Borough and we are in Full Compliance with the PMCA

Why they chose this property

My Husband and I purchased this property because we loved the history behind it and wanted to share with others that love Gettysburg also.

What makes this property unique

The Gettysburg Retreat is a pre-Civil War 2 story Gable front house. Built in 1853 it was originally owned by William Steinhour. Steinhour owned the house until 1859, then sold to Henry and Mary Zeigler in 1860, then repurchased by William Steinhour in 1864. It was later bought in 1868 by William Z. Little and then sold in 1872 to James Caldwell. The house was later passed down to Little's heir in 1873.

One thing interesting about the house, is in the first 2 blocks of West Middle Street. You will find several Civil War houses towards downtown Gettysburg, but as you reach The Gettysburg Retreat, the house beside it was the last house in town until you get to Seminary Ridge during the Civil War.

The land Gettysburg was founded on was originally owned by William Penn. Penn would later sell the land to town founder James Getty. The Gettysburg Retreat was the 127th lot of land allocated to Getty in the exchange.

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English

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