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Prime Location- 250 Sq Ft w/ Firepit, Walk to Downtown Lancaster!

Prime Location- 250 Sq Ft w/ Firepit, Walk to Downtown Lancaster!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Property grounds

Overview of Prime Location- 250 Sq Ft w/ Firepit, Walk to Downtown Lancaster!

Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Check out the area

Map
Lancaster, PA
  • Popular LocationLancaster County Convention Center3 min drive
  • Popular LocationLancaster Marriott at Penn Square3 min drive
  • Popular LocationFranklin and Marshall College5 min drive
  • AirportLancaster, PA (LNS)15 min drive

Space details

1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, sleeps 2
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
Bathroom 1
    Combined bath/shower

About this property

Entire place

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

Prime Location- 250 Sq Ft w/ Firepit, Walk to Downtown Lancaster!

Tucked Under Towering Pines On The Grounds Of "King's Cottage" Mansion Lies Our Historic "Contessa Room".
Built in 1913 and on the National Register of Historic Places, Our Spanish Revival VRBO Features a Queen Bed, Ensuite Bathroom and Shared Firepit/Grill.
Prime Location Between Downtown Lancaster (Walkable!), Sight & Sound Theater and Lancaster County Amish!

The Contessa Room Is An Exterior-Entry (But Attached) Room of King's Cottage Mansion That's Steeped In History and Filled w/ Modern Amenities- Offering A Getaway For Two w/ Electric Indoor Fireplace, Mini-Fridge and Microwave.

Once Part of a 5 Star Formal Bed & Breakfast with Hundreds of 5 Star Reviews, The 250 Square Foot Contessa Room Exudes Elegance and Character Throughout.

What Do We Offer?

Romantic & Original Interior
Queen Bed
Electric Fireplace (Turned Off April-October)
Complimentary HULU Live TV
Complimentary, Fast Wi-Fi
Complimentary Coffee
Ensuite Bathroom

Shared Amenities:
EV Charging
(Level 2)
Private Parking Lot
Free On-Street Parking
Outdoor Gas Firepit
(Bring Your Own Propane or Refill Our Tank If Needed)
Charcoal Grill
(Bring Your Own Charcoal)
Outdoor Dining & Koi Pond

PLEASE NOTE:
We Have 3 VRBOs On Our King's Cottage Property That Have SHARED OUTDOOR SPACES (Parking and the Grounds Itself).
You Are Renting The Entirety Of The Interior Of The Contessa Room but Will Share The Exterior Grounds If Our Other Two VRBOs Are Rented.
We Ask All Guests To Respect Eachothers Privacy & Solitude.

Guests Will Have Access To The Entirety Of The Property With The Exception Of:

2 Other VRBOs
(King's Cottage Mansion, King's Cottage Carriage House)

Property manager

Kyle Brown

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Food and drink

  • Fridge
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Lancaster

Located in Lancaster, this apartment is in the city center and near theme parks. American Music Theatre Lancaster and Sight and Sound Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's notable landmarks include Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square and Amish Farm and House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Clipper Magazine Stadium, or consider a night out at Rainbow Dinner Theater. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including winery tours and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lancaster County Convention Center - 3 min drive
  • Central Market - 3 min drive
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 3 min drive
  • Franklin and Marshall College - 5 min drive
  • Dutch Wonderland - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station - 9 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Gran Sabor Latino Restaurant - 15 min walk
  • Burger King - 14 min walk
  • Friendly Greek Bottle Shop - 3 min drive
  • Lancaster Brewing Company - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Prime Location- 250 Sq Ft w/ Firepit, Walk to Downtown Lancaster! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 9 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Ashley

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The Contessa is small but cute. Would have been tight if I was not alone. The parking is convenient but getting in and out of the small lot is tight with a cement pilar at the turn which had battle scars from cars hitting it [could really ruin a stay if that happens]. There were instructions left for me and when the tv access required a login, the hosts were reaponsive and sent me the info right away. The heat of electic fire place does not work, and the room was cold, but fortunately there was another space heater in the closet I was able to use (along with a semi-broken fan). One of the carpets was absolutely FILTHY, with boot & scuff marks all over it [which is referenced in reviews from a while ago and still unresolved, which shoes neglect on the owners' part]. There was a Keurig machine in the room, but it looked dusty snd was on a dirty tray, so I wasnt comfortable getting hot water for the tea bag I'd brought with me. The bed felt like a full-size rather than a queen and the pillows were the flattest and least comfortable I've ever had when paying to stay anywhere. It had rained a little and there is water damage above 1 of the windows, whcih was noticeable when the wall swelled. There are old water stains on the pull-down blinds on that same window, so another sign of neglect by the owners. I appreciated the restaurant recommendations they left and really enjoyed breakfast at 1 of the cafés. I was only there for 2 nights stay and arrived in my room after 8pm daily.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
My wife and I spent the weekend here to visit lancaster. The room was nice and it was nice to be in our own small room with private access.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Wendy

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
It started with not receiving instructions to enter our room. So we sat in the car waiting for a return call. When that didn’t happen we eventually were able to get in contact with someone through the large group who had the main house rented for the weekend. The carpeting was so filthy my socks are dirty on the bottoms. In the bathroom there was 1 small half used piece of soap in the dish. Either that’s all they provide or the last guest left it. So I’m really not sure what I paid a cleaning charge for? The only curtains in the room are white shears. So the only place you can feel comfortable changing or being in your night clothes is the bathroom. Those curtains may I add are only on the bottom half of the window. There is nothing on the tops of the windows. There are lights all through the parking lot and porch lights on the carriage house and also on the porch directly outside the Contessa room. The occupants of the main house came in and out getting drinks off of the porch banging the door and turning on the light that would then shine directly through the window with no curtains on it and onto our bed. Needless to say there was little to no sleep going on in our all weekend. When renting the whole house out to a single party of 12, maybe they should not rent the Contessa room to anyone. The walls are thin and we could hear dishes banging and them talking about the turkey burgers they were grilling just outside our window with shear curtains at 10 pm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Bernard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room was very small and difficult to get around in the room. Bed was right next to radiator and made
Nice from the outside. Maybe the rest of the inn was different. Would not go back again even for free.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Attractive, clean and comfortable place for a couple
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Wright Ellinger E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for short stay.
Good accommodation for a short stay in historic Lancaster PA. Close to Sight and Sound theater. Private, great parking, smaller but tastefully decorated with a good coffee bar. Would suggest paper towels for coffee bar and larger TV screen. Otherwise, good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Contessa was a cozy unit. It met our trip needs. Loved sitting by the koi pond
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Wilmington, DE

Liked: Cleanliness
We did Lancaster
Granted, our children are grown so we are looking for intimate adventurous fun. Everyone we met half our age said we did Lancaster and we agree!.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy room with everything we needed. Located near downtown but also near the farms and Amish country
Nice place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022