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

Cottage in Columbia with kitchen and patio

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Outdoor dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Welcome to our cozy country cottage, where you can unwind in a comfortable environment. Enjoy the outdoor courtyard's seating area with a gas fireplace, bistro table for meals, and gas grill under the roof. Inside, find an open floor plan with a fully equipped kitchen and living room featuring comfortable seating and Bose music.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2715 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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 $125 fee for one and $125 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

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Free breakfast available
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/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
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 715 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: 2 dogs maximum and the weight for each is 30#.

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadlock
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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Columbia, PA

What's nearby

  • Susquehanna Glass Factory - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Turkey Hill Experience - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Susquehanna River - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Field of Screams - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 8 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 14 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Black Olive Family Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Union Station Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy your stay in the country. Dog friendly with a fenced-in yard located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Susquehanna Glass Factory, National Watch and Clock Museum and Turkey Hill Experience. Wright's Ferry Mansion is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 121 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 124 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Z.

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

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

David O.

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

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

Carl & Shirley L.

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

Nawcc national

An awesome place. We were greeted with homemade scones, fresh cut flowers and farm fresh eegs. Grain free treats for our 2 yorkshire terriers with bowls for their food and water. Enjoyed the seeing the chickens roam the area. A doe and fawn came by to see us. We'll definitely stay here again.Communication with the host was great, quick response, with link for a local markets
Wall of windows. Let in lots of light
Scones (ate 2 before picture was taken) and fresh cut flowers
Doe and fawn
Chickens
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

buffy e.

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

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

Cathy H.

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

Awesome

Awesome stay at the "Bird House." Carol and Pete were fabulous hosts, making sure everything was perfect for us. We will be back. Thanks guys!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl M.

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

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

Linda W.

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

The Birdhouse

We couldn’t have been more pleased with our stay at The Birdhouse. From the friendliness of the owners Carol & Pete (who makes the most delicious blueberry scones) to the cleanliness and comfortably decorated surroundings inside the cottage (Carol is a top-notch decorator with an eye for little details that makes it so cozy) to the convenience of location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

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

Jackie G.

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

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

Joyce D.

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

Peaceful long weekend

The place was cute, quaint and adorable. For being small the use of space was designed very well. We loved the animals and peaceful surroundings. Owners thought of everything, great special added touches. Loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darlene K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place!!! Very close to everything!! Beautiful farm!! I would definitely recommend this place and I hope to go back soon!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Excellent

This was a wonderful experience. The owners were very gracious
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gary H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location

Charming but

We were there for our 50th wedding anniversary. On our very first night my wife developed a gum infection and swollen very badly. We were forced to leave the very next morning. I understand the no refund policy but really thought the owner would be more understanding. Owner response was no refund policy. Very surprised. Also be aware that besides open air courtyard it is basically a one room affair. Really thought the place was larger than that. If the weather isn’t nice you’re basically in just the one room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

4th time staying here

This was our 4th time staying in the Bird House and we had another enjoyable time. We love the country location it makes us feel like home. This time we enjoyed the York Herb and Garden Festival on Friday and spent a lot of time visiting the Amish Greenhouses. We cook most of our meals to spend time with our dogs but we did order take our from Caruso's Italian Restaurant and it was great and only 5 minutes away so still very hot when we arrived back to the house. We would highly recommend it and of course staying at the Birdhouse.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Work Retreat Play

Staying on a mini farm, surrounded by rolling pastures, chickens, two mini donkeys, and an emu named Ferrari was good for the soul. The cottage was perfect for work, and taking breaks to say hello to the donkeys made the time fly. Arriving to homemade blueberry scones and a dozen farm fresh eggs was lovely! We purchased our meals for the weekend at Central Market, and enjoyed Lancaster and Columbia as much as our short stay would allow. We hope to return, if only to see how big the frolicking calves from the farm next door get. Thank you Carol and Pete for envisioning a sweet little compound of magical and well-appointed cottages, and opening it to guests.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Columbia stay

This is our third time staying here and we love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis & Susan O.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Place!

A great place to stay and relax. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan "Mac" C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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