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Farmhouse suite @ Nookside Stables

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manheim, PA
  • Spooky Nook Sports
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Franklin & Marshall College
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest suite

1 Queen Bed and 2 Child Beds

Master bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

About this property

Farmhouse suite @ Nookside Stables

Our Nookside Farmhouse Suite is located in the main house and is gives a farm view on the 2nd floor. Located on 47 acres and home to approx. 30 horses and ponies. We no longer offer trail rides but you can enjoy walking the property and meeting many of horses. We do not encourage large groups but cater to small families and/or extended families. The foyer entrance is semi-private. Upon arrival, either my wife or I will be there to greet you and to show you your suite. PLEASE NOTE THIS ON THE 2ND FLOOR. You will have steps. The upstairs suite has double doors that close and latch on the inside for full privacy. You will have a beautiful and restful view of the horses and farm. The suite includes 2 bedrooms and 1 large bathroom. Bedroom #1 has a king size bed and bedroom #2 has a queen size bed and 2 single child-size beds. The large bathroom has a double sink & closet and separated door into the bathtub and toilet area. A mini-refrigerator, microwave, and coffee bar are in the suite entrance. Note: there is no kitchen but you can heat up small items in the microwave. There are 10+ restaurants within 5-10 min.

As mentioned above, Nookside Stables, a horse boarding facility, operates on the farm. They no longer offer trail or pony rides but you do have the enjoyment of surrounded by the beauty of 30+ horses often out to pasture.

Dutch Wonderland, Hersheypark & Chocolate World, Sight & Sound Theater are all within 20 min. An Amish farm, The Nook Sports complex & the Lancaster Junction rails-to-trails all border our farm and are within walking distance.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking, no cigars, no vaping, no alcohol

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Manheim

Manheim is home to this holiday home. Samuel S. Lewis State Park and Long's Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Dutch Wonderland and Laserdome. Boulders Mini Golf and Field of Screams are also worth visiting.
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Manheim, PA

What's nearby

  • Spooky Nook Sports - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Franklin & Marshall College - 11 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Lancaster County Convention Center - 14 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Mount Joy Station - 9 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mad Chef Craft Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blue Collar Restaurant & Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hot Z Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Caruso's Italian Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Farmhouse suite @ Nookside Stables pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Farmhouse suite @ Nookside Stables?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Farmhouse suite @ Nookside Stables?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Farmhouse suite @ Nookside Stables located?

Situated in Manheim, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Spooky Nook Sports and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Laserdome. Root's Country Market & Auction and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 72 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Best location if competing at Spooky Nook!

You can literally walk to the Nook along a beautiful shaded walking path along beautiful horse pastures. Minutes from Lancaster and tourist attractions. Such a great stay and beautiful property!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

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

Wonderful property and hosts

This was our second time staying at this property and it did not disappoint. The Hess family are wonderful hosts and the property is clean and well maintained. The grounds are beautiful, as well. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Theresa L.

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

Way better than a hotel

The place is beautiful and comfortable! The host is friendly and accomodating. Would definitely like to return some day.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

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

Horse play

Beautiful place Very quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi G.

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

Wonderful Place to Stay!

We were in the area for AAU basketball. The rental is walking distance to Spooky Nook. It's clean, quiet, safe, and had everything we needed for our stay. The property is beautifully kept and the hosts were wonderful. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deirdre M.

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

Beautiful property

The property is beautiful and very scenic and relaxing. Convenient to sports tournaments. Hosts were very friendly and hospitable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonia B.

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

Cozy

Amazing place to stay at. Everytime I go to PA I tried to stay over there because of how comfortable and clean the place is. Feels like home !
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Nookside Stables: A Perfect Retreat for Families

Nookside Stables was a wonderful place to stay during our son's wrestling tournament at Spooky Nook. The trail leading right to Spooky Nook's front door was a delightful surprise - so convenient! My kids loved interacting with the horses. The atmosphere was incredibly peaceful, and the hosts went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. It truly felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Wonderful hosts in Don and Kathy. This is a beautiful oasis and a wonderful setting unwind.

Wonderful all the way around. Excellent hosts and beautiful grounds- a wonderfully charming place to get away from it all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frederick P.

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

Family getaway

The place was perfect and the hospitality was terrific. The horses made it extra special.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

This property was beautiful!

We had an amazing time at this property! It was everything they said it would be and more! Very clean and the owners were so sweet and tended to everything we needed!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Perfect in everyway

Great location for our daughter's tournament at Spooky Nook. Ideal accommodations nearby to what was needed, quiet and peaceful. Hosts are fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved our stay here! Our host was friendly and accommodating. Sharing info about nearby restaurants and activities. The property is quiet and peaceful. Wonderful to see the horses. There’s a lovely walking trail nearby. Perfect for our weekend. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

clay h.

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

good

place good to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

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

Serene

What an amazing property! It was a beautiful visit from start to finish! Everything and everyone was perfect.....can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie T.

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

Fantastic and Helpful Hosts

We stayed in June 2024 when my daughter had a tournament at Spooky Nook. The hosts gave us easy directions for the 15 minute walk to Spooky and we saved the parking fees. The two bedroom was great for our family of 6. The hosts were so helpful and considerate. We would love to go back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Perfect!

This home was perfect for our weekend, we were visiting the area to celebrate our daughters 11th birthday and it was our family of 4 plus my parents who stayed here! We were seeing a show at Sight and Sound theater and also visiting Hershey park during our stay so wanted to stay in the middle and this worked great as was about 30 minutes from both places. It was a rainy weekend so we didn't get to explore the property as much as we'd have liked, but it was truly beautiful and felt very at home for us. We have already talked about staying here again as we come every year to see a show at Sight and Sound!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

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

Meticulous

Everything Don did was perfect and just right—this is a beautiful property and the best way to enjoy the countryside.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Beautiful property amazing stay

I would absolutely recommend and stay again at this beautiful home. I was a little hesitant with meeting the hosts, as I am a bit of an introvert with that kind of stuff, so I usually pick places with contactless entry but they hosts were so kind and helpful and welcoming. Their communication leading up to our stay was amazing. There are steps as they mention leading up to the apartment, but the steps are not steep and easy to climb. The host even helped me carry my bags up the steps ! The apt has a microwave, mini fridge, all supplies to make some hot coffee and they even had some little snacks available. They had hair dryers, flat irons and a hair curler for those who may need it. Towels were plentiful. They got a lot of snow this weekend and Don made sure to communicate with us on when we would be arriving back each evening so he could ensure it was safe and plowed for us ! We want to come back , stay again and explore the beauty of the property and what it has to offer when it’s warm outside ! Although we still did venture to see some of the horses. Thanks for an amazing and comfortable stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

juanita b.

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

Excellent place

We had an awesome time. Everything was as described. Even though it is shared house with the host- we would never had known. It was quiet and the horses were an added bonus. Thanks so much for everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Nookside Stables

Our family stayed at Nookside Stables for two nights. Upon arrival, Don greeted us and told us about their beautiful property. Our suite was outstanding. It had everything we needed for our family. It was quiet and every window looked out to the fields with the horses grazing, it was absolutely beautiful. On the day we had to leave, we met Kathy and had a chance to share our experiences with her. This VRBO is a wonderful place if you are looking for a quiet, clean, and comfortable place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Brandee C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

2nd time wonderful stay

This was our 2nd time staying at this property and it was once again amazing! My girls really loves seeing the horses and running around the property. Will definitely be coming back. Thank you for a wonderful stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

Very nice place to stay.

Very nice place and hosts are very accommodating. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

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