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Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream.

A peaceful countryside escape awaits at this historic stone farmhouse where travelers can relax in garden surroundings and fish at nearby Big Spring Run

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Fontinalis welcomes visitors to a restored 1700s stone farmhouse built by a Scottish immigrant. The historic property features colonial colors, fireplaces, and antiques. Relax in the outdoor seating area amid lush gardens or fish at Big Spring Run.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Newville, this farm stay is in the mountains and on a river. Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center and Bongiorno Conference Center Tennis Courts are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Luhrs Performing Arts Center and Emil R Weiss Center for the Arts. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Prayer Labyrinth are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking. Visit our Newville travel guide
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Newville, PA

What's nearby

  • Centerville Community Park
    9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Parx Casino
    11 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Shippensburgs University
    12 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Luhrs Performing Arts Center
    14 min drive - 10.5 miles
  • Conference Center at Shippensburg University
    14 min drive - 11.5 miles

Getting around

  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City)
    45 min drive

Restaurants

  • Whiskers Brewing
    10 min drive
  • Deihl's Mini Market
    12 min drive
  • Subway
    11 min drive
  • Brother's Pizza
    10 min drive
  • Cumberland Valley Produce Auction
    8 min drive

About this property

Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream.

  • Farm stay by the river
  • Take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities at Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. . Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • A video library, barbecues and smoke-free property
    • Outdoor furniture and beach towels
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. boast perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and dining tables.
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • 1.5 bathrooms with baths or showers and hairdryers
    • Smart TVs with DVD players
    • Decks/patios, outdoor lighting and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Fishermen should store waders, cleats, rain gear, and boots in the space provided in the adjacent building. No fishing gear is allowed in the house.

This is not a party house and large gatherings are prohibited. Suggested quiet time for the neighborhood is from 11:00PM till 8:00AM.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit 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 any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. located?

Situated on a river, this farm stay is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Pond, Centerville Community Park and Parx Casino. Yellow Breeches Creek and Southampton Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Traveling 6 hrs and this is our second booking at this listing. We love the location and the historic feel of the house. Wonderful communication with owner. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet F.

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

Awesome home

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend to anyone wanting an inviting and comfortable vacation. Planning on staying there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli P.

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

Great, relaxing homebase for our vacation!

Did many daytime excursions and this was a great place to come back to at the end of the day, grill out on the patio, and relax and enjoy each others company. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dottie B.

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

Wedding Weekend

We enjoyed our stay and the welcome basket was very sweet. Great property....loved the yard for the kids to play.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and lovely home. Hardwood floors and period decor. Although my stay was during hot July weather, the home remained cool. Easy check in and check out. Loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shay M.

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

Great House

Met owner since once we arrived, was super friendly and welcoming. House was very accurately described. Location and atmosphere was perfect for a historic kind of of experience. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel F.

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

Fall in Pennsylvania

We had a lovely stay at this property. It was a great place to relax for the day as well as a great home base for day trips to Hershey Park and Gettysburg. Lovely houses all around too. Thanks for a relaxing trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

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

A beautiful gem, especially for graduation from Dickinson!

This property is amazing! It is incredibly beautiful. The pictures make it look a little old-fashioned and dark but when you go there that is not the case. It is beautifully historic. The grounds are amazing. The summer kitchen just makes you yarn for colonial times. It was an amazing house and property to stay on for my daughter‘s graduation from Dickinson College.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla Y.

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

Historical home away from home

We had a great time staying here at your home. We felt like we were living in a historical home and loved the touch of keeping it period and adding a few creature comforts of everyday life in the 21st century. Loved the ole black and tan as well as the wide wooden flooring and beam ceilings. This will be our first choice for staying here again when we visit in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam T.

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

PA experience

This is the first VRBO that i would be overjoyed if the opportunity arose to revisit the area and this home was available. I walked in the door and instantly loved the look and feel of this old house. The amenities provided were excellent. When it wasn't raining, we enjoyed the beautiful backyard area.backyard area.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan W.

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

Wonderful graduation weekend

We needed a place to stay and host small gatherings of family/friends for our son's graduation from Dickinson College. Fontinalis was the perfect solution. The hosts were accommodating and very responsive. The house was historic and comfortable. And the grounds were park-like. We had a wonderful stay! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

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

Perfect place to relax

We had a wonderful time staying the Fontinalis home. It was well stocked with everything we could need! The welcome basket was perfect for the next morning after our long drive to PA. We started our mornings slow with coffee on the quiet back deck and finished the evenings watching fireflies around the fire. We were looking for something centrally located to DC, Hershey Park, and a few battlefields and this hit the spot. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nichole A.

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

Adventure and Relaxation in Cumberland County

My family and I had a wonderful time staying at the Fontinalis. The home was exactly as described: clean, inviting, and charming. Coming from Minnesota, we appreciated the great location, which provided easy access to various events and attractions. While staying in Newville, we visited the Cumberland Valley, Arlington National Cemetery, Washington D.C., Gettysburg, the U.S. Army Museum, and Antietam. With all the activities and adventures during our vacation, it was great to unwind and relax at the Fontinalis after our excursions. The property managers were accommodating and responsive, ensuring our stay was comfortable. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful stay in Newville

I have stayed in many home rentals over the years and this is one of the most beautiful houses I have ever seen. Arrival and check in was super easy and we were greeted with a welcome basket and a card. The house is old and historic and restored in the most amazing way with an attention to detail and every room filled with art. The house is surrounded by greenery and farms and not too far from Carlisle. Our hosts were welcoming and accommodating, I could not ask for a nicer stay. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joni H.

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

Lovely Home

My girlfriends and I have been going away together for 30 years and somewhere different each year. We take turns finding a place to stay and I exceeded all expectations this year. We all agreed that Fontinalis is the best place we stayed. Cecilia and Dan were great at communicating and left us a basket of snacks. The kitchen was well stocked with spices and condiments, coffee, tea and everything we needed. The house is gorgeous and the grounds fun to explore. Everything was perfect! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy Z.

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

10 STARS!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about this stay. The hosts were amazing, the house was gorgeous and the detail and thought they put into this gem is impeccable. I have to say this is my favorite Vrbo home ever. We had 8 people comfortably and they even accommodated an extra bed for my 11year old granddaughter. The house was perfect! Beautifully stocked and furnished like a museum. The location again, was perfect in between Hershey Park and Gettysburg. We had ages 11 to 66 and there were no issues at all! If I could give 10 stars I would! Thank you Dan and Cecelia for allowing us to stay at your beautiful home!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Hard to imagine ...

... a nicer stay or place. Clean and comfortable, a 200 year old (or more) manor house steeped in history and place. The general area is rolling forested hills and country roads, heavily corn-planted and heavily Amish. Though we might never have left the property and been content, we did get out see a few sights during our three day stay: Tiny Newville, 6 or 7 minutes away (Theo's Diner for breakfast), Carlisle, where we ate at Cafe Bruge and watched the annual corvette parade (hundreds, old and new), a 20 minute drive from Fontinalis, and South Mountain (at the suggestion of Dan and Cecilia), with its beautiful lakes (a great sandy beach on one of them) and nature paths, a very restful and attractive destination not more than 15 minutes away. The simplist pleasure was simply walk down the hill from Fontinalis to a renown trout stream, where we waded in freezing cold water in proximity to several Amish families doing the same (a tractor pulling a half a dozen multi-colored plastic wagons was busy taking them to and from the stream). At one point an old Mennonite couple in a car that had seen better days came puttering along and stopped in the middle of the road to greet our three year olds. I will say that three days is NOT enough time to enjoy Fontinalis itself, the immediate surrounds or the Cumberland Valley. And remember, ... Gettysburg is just a 30 minute drive south. And the house a nice little sound system and ... a Roberta Flack CD! Thanks D and C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gitana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Fontinalis to attend our family reunion in nearby Pine Grove Furnace State Park. It is a really special place. We hope to return again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful old stone house, not too far from shops and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was fully equipped. Beautiful grounds, and beautiful home
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lenore S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing! Lots of space and beautiful outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristen j.

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

Had a lovely time at this historic property!

Enjoyed staying at Dan and Cecelia's for Dickinson parents' weekend! So convenient to many campuses nearby. The house is lovingly restored with many fascinating architectural and design details!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

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

Wonderful old stone house.

Beautiful house and property. Well appointed with plenty of cooking and bathroom supplies.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Weekend stay

We needed a place to stay while we attended the state track meet at Shippensburg University for an awards ceremony. The property was fantastic- not too far from the university, and my daughter loved playing in the yard and learning about all of the plants in the garden. The welcome basket to make s’mores was a fantastic touch! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the most stunning surprise as we walked into this richly decorated, most beautiful home. Check in and communication with the host ensured ease of the process. We took full advantage of the fully equiped home and and kitchen and never left after our arrival as we ate meals in the garden and dinner in the dining room. The beds are so comfortable and the sheets were top quality. We enjoyed the weekend so much we are booking for next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025