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Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard

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Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 236 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Columbia, PA
  • Turkey Hill Experience
    6 min drive
  • Field of Screams
    8 min drive
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
    9 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    34 min drive

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About the area

Columbia

Located in Columbia, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Susquehanna Glass Factory and National Watch and Clock Museum. .This cottage is 5.6 mi (9 km) from Spooky Nook Sports and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Franklin & Marshall College.
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What's nearby

  • Turkey Hill Experience - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Field of Screams - 8 min drive - 6.6 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

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 12 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Cousins Pizza - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Black Olive Family Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Station Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
A complimentary breakfast is included.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
A complimentary breakfast is offered.

Property manager

Carol Heth

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced garden
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 385 sq ft (36 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs maximum and the weight for each is 30#.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Second Time Visiting
This was our second time staying here at The Bird House Cottage. Everything was great. Looking forward to booking a few days in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

buffy e.

Liked: Cleanliness
35th Wedding Anniversary
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Susan O.

Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect stay!
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim H., Clear Spring, MD USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it and we will be back again.
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aileen C., Jersey Shore

Liked: Cleanliness
The Bird House
Amazingly tranquil. Carol and Pete are great hosts. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Great Place!
A great place to stay and relax. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful hospitality and beautiful farm
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan "Mac" C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Ever
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving getaway
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl Y., Tacoma, Washington

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Spot
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!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curtis A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay close to all kinds of activities
Wonderful stay, really enjoyed all the animals on the property. Close to a variety of places to see. Nice oasis to visit! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gale B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will be back. Sad to leave!
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
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Delightful!
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!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and Lovely
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda D., Boalsburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Cottage
Comfortable, clean, charming cottage. Everything good you have read in past reviews is true. We arrived during the time of poor air quality due to the Canada fires so had to adjust our exploration of the area to inside attractions and we found much to do. Carol and Phil were always available to support our stay and the blueberry scones are superb. Farm fresh eggs made a wonderful frittata. The cottage shows the knowledge of a great host, interior design and expert construction. Then outdoor patio is lovely from early morning to sunset. Great place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H., Clear Spring, MD USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved The Bird House
The cottage was anazi g! We stayed a long weekend and took our two dogs. Carol and Pete take great care of the human and furry guests. From fresh flowers on the table to warm sco es personally delivered to treats for the dogs that mi e loved. This is located in a perfe t area. 30 minutes max to everythi g we wanted to do. Antique stores in Columbia were great and somethi g to do on Sunday. We loved our morning coffee on the patio by the fireplace with the dogs abd and then eveni gs out there were just as nice. All the farm animals were a plus and m My husband was right at home. The fresh eggs were great! We definitely will stay here again when returning to Amish country. It was our first time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonder stay
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
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private and Peaceful!
My husband and I enjoyed a long weekend at Carol and Pete’s cottage. The entire place is beautifully constructed and tastefully decorated. The bed was so comfortable, along with custom kitchen cabinetry, farm table, cathedral ceilings, comfortable living room and a spacious bathroom with a modern walk in shower. The outdoor living space was truly an experience with rusty window frames to highlight the beautiful scenery. Hearing the roosters and birds just added to the overall experience. We enjoyed our visit to Lancaster and a beautiful walk on the Northwest River Trail to see the Conoy White Cliffs. We suggest driving to Bainbridge, parking in lot, and walking the trail to Conoy (to and from is 3.5 miles). Carol and Pete couldn’t have been more gracious and were always reachable if we needed anything. We will definitely be returning for another peaceful getaway! Thank you, Carol and Pete!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures don't do justice!
We have stayed at dozens of vrbos, usually about 4 or 5 per year. This place was completely perfect in every way! Owners are so sweet and pay attention to every single detail. Everything was amazing, the weather was not on our side as it rained the whole time. The courtyard reminds me of an Italian villa, it was beautiful, my favorite spot. Loved the animals so much! Thank you for a spectacular weekend, and we are still dreaming of those scones, by the way....
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
The place was beautiful & the host went above & beyond to make you feel welcome! Hope we get to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Return visitor
We came back for another day at this sweet little cottage. Five stars the first time and somehow even better the next. We love exploring the property and going down to the river nearby. The fenced in hard for the dogs is ideal, and we love the patio fireplace. The eggs and scones are such a treat, and Carol and Pete could not be more gracious. You can feel yourself relax as soon as you drive onto the property. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Merritt S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely Recommend!
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Run don’t walk excellent place to stay
One of the cleanest places we’ve ever stayed. Cottage was very cozy and nicely decorated. Hosts were very accommodating and the nicest people. The farm fresh eggs and freshly baked blueberry scones were the best ever. Can’t wait to go back. 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marhalee V., Mechanicsville, VA

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Abode
My husband & I are frequently in PA to visit our daughter. This was the loveliest cottage & was surprisingly romantic! Our fur baby, Rico always travels well & loved the fenced in yard and farm animals. Carol was a very gracious host & communicated perfectly! We will most certainly stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway!
This was by far the best rental we have ever stayed at! Between the farm animals greeting you daily, the fresh baked scones and the farm fresh eggs everything was perfect! Our Morkie Charlie also enjoyed meeting some new farm friends and the small yard attached was great! This also was the cleanest place we have ever stayed at, and Carol utilized every corner of the birdhouse and designed and decorated it so cleverly. The other homes they had were just as nice, so take a look at those too! It was also conveniently located to all destinations that we wanted to explore (Lancaster, Hershey, Intercourse, etc.) We can't wait to come back! Thank you again Carol and Pete for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022