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Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania

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A conference room with a table, chairs, and large windows offering a view of a green landscape.
A compact living space with a dining area, kitchenette, and a view through a glass door.
A living room with a sofa, a patterned rug, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A conference room with tables, chairs, and a window with a view of greenery.
A room with a large window, a desk, and two chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Middletown, PA
  • Place, The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn State Harrisburg
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Doc's Family Fun Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania

Central PA's home away from home! 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath, in quiet country setting. Only 10 min. From Hershey, 30 min. From Harrisburg, Lancaster (or easy drive to Carlisle & Gettysburg), escape to do what you love to do--create! House converts to a vacation tourist home for your visit to or near Hershey, Lancaster, Carlisle area attractions. Not a crafter? No problem! Use the retreat house as your home away from home while visiting area attractions or attending family events! Wine & antique lover? Local vineyards & antique auto museums are close as well. House sits in a quiet country setting with few neighbors. Guests can even catch a glimpse of the area wildlife of deer, wild turkey & rabbits grazing in the yard or adjacent meadow. Also in the area: Hersheypark, Antique Auto Museum of America, Lancaster Amish are all close by! Never a shortage of things to do & plenty of chocolate!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Ages13-17 are to be counted as an adult.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
(No pet rule does not apply to service animals)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking area is prepared for guests requesting.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 688577vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Middletown

Located in Middletown, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. The Hershey Story Museum and Hershey Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's popular attractions include Hershey's Chocolate World and Hersheypark. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Hersheypark Stadium or Giant Center. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Middletown, PA

What's nearby

  • The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey - 5 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Penn State Harrisburg - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Doc's Family Fun Center - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Indian Echo Caverns - 9 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Middletown Station - 8 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brownstone Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ridge Run Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crafter's Vacation Scrapbook Retreat House Hershey Lancaster Pennsylvania located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Doc's Family Fun Center and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from The Vineyard and Brewery at Hershey. Penn State Harrisburg and Indian Echo Caverns are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

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

Wildlife

This property was a peaceful sanctuary to come back to after being in Hershey Park all day. We were there for a week and enjoyed every minute.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

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

Hershey Weekend

This home was perfect for our girls' weekend in Hershey. The home was clean and cozy and had plenty of space. Anita was a wonderful host; there when you needed her. We would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Cozy and Comfy!

We needed a home close to Hershey for a napping toddler and this fit the bill. It wasn't fancy, but warm and cozy. The owner was super welcoming and informative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shandra T.

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

Ms. Taylor

Comfortable, near all attractions, gray location, Anita was a great and helpful host
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane L.

Perfect Location

This is a great house and the location to area attractions was perfect for our family. Anita is a wonderful hostess and very attentive to all of your needs. The little touches such as Hershey Chocolates on the beds was the cutest. Thank you for a wonderful stay. The Luce Family
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
It was a pleasure hosting! Definite 5 star rental experience! Thanks for taking such great care of the house while you stayed there! We hope to see you again if you’re ever back in the area!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Lovely house and accomodations

This house has all of the basics (and some extras) you will need for your vacation. It was actually perfect for my 2 year old twins because it was easy to keep them safe and entertained. We were able to enjoy Hershey park and just have some downtime at the house.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
What a great family to host! We enjoyed meeting you & your family & thank you for taking such great care of the property during your holiday stay! We hope you were able to return back to your home relaxed & refreshed from your weekend holiday visit & look forward to seeing you again soon for another visit. Hershey/Lancaster has so many great places for families such as yours to visit year-round especially around the Fall/Holidays.This area continues to offer so many fun & exciting things for all ages! Thank you again for the opportunity to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly Y.

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

Great stay!

I stayed at this home with a couple of friends for a weekend trip to Hershey, and it could not have been easier! Anita was a great host - we appreciated her availability and kindness. The home itself is as it looks, clean and convenient with plenty of space. We had no issues at all. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Homey space

Everything was wonderful for my group. From start to finish, it couldn't have been easier. We had a great time, and look forward to returning another time down the road!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
Was a perfect rental experience from start to finish! We welcome you to return back anytime & hope to host your future stays if you visit the area again! It truly was a pleasure meeting & hosting your stay and we would highly recommend you as a guest to anyone who hosts your future stays wherever you travel.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali C.

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

Beautiful home

My friend and I had a lovely experience at Anita’s property! The house is very well appointed and Anita is a great host! She was very communicative and friendly! We loved the 3 season room to have coffee in the morning! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jan 2021
Ali & her friend were the PERFECT guests! Communication was spot on & they took care of the home as if it was their own. We are very happy to have had them join us and hope that they will return sometime again soon to enjoy some friend time together! Would definitely highly recommend them to anyone!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Chandra G.

Hershey Vacation with kids

Simply loved our vacation at Hersheys with kids and parents. Anita was wonderful. She is extremely friendly and made sure our stay was very comfortable. The house was perfect for a family as it was conveniently located. The house was very clean and we did not miss our home at all during our stay. The backyard is simply beautiful!!! Highly recommend this place for people with kids and family.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you!!!! It was a pleasure meeting & hosting you & your family. We thank you for taking such great care of the house & found everything you needed to insure a comfortable stay while visiting Hershey/Lancaster area! We hope that your family enjoyed their stay while visiting from abroad & hope to see all of you again soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl J.

Adorable Cottage and Wonderful Owner

The house itself was adorable with room for games, relaxing, and eating when one table was preoccupied with a board game! Everything was neat and comfy enough to feel like a second home with a renter who was super friendly and helpful! 10/10.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
It was great hosting your stay! We hope that this spot will be one that you'll return back to with your families for years to come!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meighan P.

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

Wonderful Stay!

This house was perfect. First off, it was extremely clean. The kitchen was fully stocked and ready to cook, the tv was great and we were able to log into our subscriptions easily to watch Netflix and prime. We were there for Hershey which is only about 10-12 minutes away and very easy to get to. Anita gave us great recommendations for other things to do in the area as well and was very responsive. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Pat S.

The perfect place to stay!

I needed a place for my out of town family to stay while in the area for a wedding and we were able to rent this lovely and comfortable home. Very clean and a quiet location. Wonderful owners - very easy to work with and quick to respond when a need arose. I know my family really enjoyed themselves and the comfortable place to spend time with each other when not involved in wedding events. I highly recommend this home for anyone in need of lodging, whether to visit local sites of interest or just to be with family away from home. Thanks to Anita and Ben for the wonderful experience!
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you for the opportunity to host your family's stay! We are glad that we could play a small part in your family's joyful celebration! It's an even greater joy reading these comments knowing that they come from someone who is an "experienced VRBO traveler". We are very happy that we could provide comfortable accommodations and peace of mind for all of you! We hope to see all of you again sometime soon!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

Private setting, convenient to Hershey Park Activities

We just stayed during the Memorial day weekend to visit the park and surrounding activities, and had a wonderful time! The house is cozy and convenient to Hershey area, it has everything you need and in a beautiful setting. My boys enjoyed exploring in the backyard and seeing wild turkeys. It's very quite and serene sitting on the three season back porch with tables and chairs to eat your meals or just sit and relax. The owner was very hospitable and so helpful! I would definitely recommend this house for your stay in Hershey Park area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
We really enjoyed hosting your stay and are glad we could be part of your holiday weekend away as you explored Hershey and spent time with your friends! It is so nice to hear that you & the boys got to see the area wildlife and we hope that when you left, you felt relaxed , refreshed and renewed as a holiday weekend should be! To have renters like you and your friends that left the house in such a clean state treating the home as your own is the reason why we love the entire vacation rental experience! We do hope that you will visit with us again very soon! It has been a real pleasure!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

The 3 C’s!

Cozy, clean and comfortable! This was a wonderful well kept home the we stayed in for 2 nights. Watched a beautiful lightning storm on the back porch! Beds for everyone! Beautiful scenery. Excellent communication and welcome from the owner Anita. I recommend this place 10 fold. Thank you Anita!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Thanks Jenny! We enjoyed hosting your stay and hope to have you return sometime again! Perfect guests!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eileen R.

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

Great Place!!!

My family and I had a wonderful time here. We gathered for my grandson's birthday. A trip to Hershey Park. This was the first time I stayed at a BNB type rental. The Retreat House was perfect. We had space to spread out. It was a home away from home. Anita is a great host! We had rain one day such that the park was closed. Anita had suggestions that worked out perfectly. I would come back here just to get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

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

Quiet country retreat home

We rented the home for a week while staying for our son's graduation from medical school. Location was perfect as it was close to town for shopping or eating but out of town enough to be quiet and peaceful. Kitchen was very well stocked to do our own cooking and the screen porch was a wonderful place to sit and enjoy the beauty of the birds, flowers and trees. Nice place to walk along the quiet country road. Beds were comfy and all linens and towels supplied were soft and clean. Laundry was convenient to use in the house and TV/ living room area were great for gathering to relax after busy days. Hostess Anita was very helpful and available to answer any questions both before we arrived and after we checked in.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2022
Was a pleasure to meet you & your family and hope that if you ever come back to the Hershey area you'll visit again! We'd love to host!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Wonderful getaway 💛

Anita was a fantastic hostess, I cannot say enough about the house, the location and how friendly she and her husband were to our family. Thank you so much!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ericka C.

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

Scrapbooking retreat

We had a great time at this property. The host, Anita, was the best and very responsive. The house/kitchen is very stocked. The house is perfect for scrapbooking/ crafting. The house has special lightning in the craft area. Tables, chairs, tools, and cricut are already there. We will be back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great week of vacation and scrapbooking

It was a perfect house set up for scrapbooking and vacation. It was quiet, skirt like a baby. Close to all the Hershey tourist attractions and restaurants/shopping. We also drove 2.5 miles to Washington DC. Definitely recommend others to stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Trip to Hershey

My husband and children (adult and teenagers) stayed at this property for a trip to Hershey. The house is in a good location and the property manager is informative and gave us recommendations for nearby restaurants. Side note: In our down time, the boys enjoyed throwing a football on the large property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2022
It was so nice to have met you & your family. It's guests like you that make hosting enjoyable! Thank you! Hope to see you sometime again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Betsy R.

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

Scrapbook heaven

A great place to get together to scrapbook. Comfortable chairs great lighting plenty of room. House was spotless and Anita is the best host ever. Very helpful and accommodating. Differently will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christa K.

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

Pennsylvania vacation

Excellent host! Very clean house with everything we needed in it. House is in a great location for seeing regional attractions. If I was ever going to go back to that part of PA and needed a place for a small group, this would be it! Enjoyed every minute of our family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ernest K.

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

Hershey getaway

Excellent choice for a hershey park getaway or anything nearby great location and close to everything. Anita was very informative with information and a great host. She was very prompt with her responses and greats you at your arrival. We highly recommend her home for your stay. Its very clean. Very welcoming and has everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anita Housman

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We are a busy family, active with baseball, our kids & life! Scrapbooking & crafting for over 20 years, we wanted to provide a place for folks to be able to sneak away to do the things that they enjoy We too are lovers of the Hershey area & attractions & spend free time visiting some of the area wineries & other antique malls & area attractions as a family.

Why they chose this property

The house is a family property built in 1972 by my husband's father. Family being very important to him, he sought to create a warm, welcoming home for his children, family & visiting friends. Coming from a large family, there were many family gatherings & memories made in this house. Through the years, as families grew & some passed on, we continue to keep his legacy alive. We do everything we can to provide a warm, welcoming "home away from home" for our guests.

As a hobbiest & crafter, the house was set up with crafters & quilters in mind. However, we maintained the flexibility of being able to turn the house quickly into a vacation tourist home for visiting guests.

What makes this property unique

The house is just off the Middletown Hummelstown exit of Route 283. It's convenient location gives quick access to the Pennsylvania Turnpike and the Harrisburg International Airport. Just minutes from Hershey, you'll be able to stay in an affordable location without having to drive great distances to enjoy the attractions.

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