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The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location

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A kitchen with white cabinetry, a double sink, and a window with a plant. - The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location (Leacock-Leola-Bareville)
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A bedroom with a bed, a radiator, a chair, a dresser, and two windows with blinds. - The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location (Leacock-Leola-Bareville)
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a central island with bar stools, and a large window providing natural light. - The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location (Leacock-Leola-Bareville)
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Close to Amish Farm and House, The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location has plenty to offer. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location

  • Originally built in 1920 by a wealthy father for his seamstress daughter, this beautifully restored brick home is ready to welcome you for your stay. Refinished hardwood floors, a new kitchen and charming details make this the perfect retreat for your time away. Centrally located on Main street in Leola, you can
    enjoy quick and easy access to Lancaster county attractions.

    Please note that the listing includes the full original home, and that the A frame addition is occupied by a quiet tenant.

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About the neighborhood

Leola is home to this vacation home. American Music Theatre Lancaster and Sight and Sound Theatre are cultural highlights, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Tanger Outlets Lancaster and Central Market. Dutch Wonderland and Waters Edge Mini Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Leola travel guide
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PA, Leacock-Leola-Bareville

What's nearby

  • A white church with a green porch and a steeple.
    Landis Valley Museum
    8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • The Amish Farm and House, America's first Amish attraction, with a stone building, green shutters, and a signboard.
    Amish Farm and House
    9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • A brick building with a tower and an American flag.
    American Music Theatre Lancaster
    10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Mascot Roller Mills
    4 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Bird-in-Hand Stage
    7 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Lancaster Station
    14 min drive
  • Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    13 min drive

Restaurants

  • Sonic Drive-In
    6 min drive
  • Bird-in-Hand Family Restaurant & Smorgasbord
    8 min drive
  • Funck's Restaurant
    2 min drive
  • Am(F)ish Paradise
    17 min walk
  • Freeze And Frizz
    4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location located?

Situated in Leola, this vacation home is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Mascot Roller Mills and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bird-in-Hand Stage and Waters Edge Mini Golf. Bird in Hand Farmers Market and Amish Farm and House are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

The Scheaffer House, Lancaster, Historic charm, Central location Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and comfortable. It is on a very busy street and has a very narrow driveway to turn into which makes it difficult in a lot of traffic. The bed was comfortable and the shower was nice and hot. There was plenty of room to park the car. The location is great for all the area activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen is great, many shops nearby. Check-in is very easy clean house. Since it is a main road you can hear road noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent weekend getaway

Absolutely enjoyed the stay. Had everything needed for the long weekend with family. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful house in a lovely area

We had a very nice short stay in this lovely house. The area ia beautifully and the house was very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

We found the place to be very clean and was very appealing to the eye. It was a very nice sized property and house. There was 6 of us and we had lots of room and it was a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Our stay here was fantastic!! The house was just and described and extremely clean! The host Jennifer was top notch when it came to communication on any questions we had. We will definitely stay here again for our next trip to Lancaster!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint home with lots of character

Perfect stay for our family of four. Centrally located to everything we needed. Private,spacious home with updated amenities yet still holds charm of a 1920s home. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quilting in PA

My mom, her cousin and I came for the American Quilt Society show in Lancaster (Fabulous by the way) and this house was perfect. Nicely centrally located to every thing we wanted to do and see. Very comfortable. Would recommend it to anyone who wants to explore and enjoy Lancaster County.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy
. The property was clean and in a great location. However, two of the bedroom doors and the full bathroom did not have locks. The listing stated there were two bathrooms, but there was only one full bathroom and one half bathroom. In one of the bedrooms with two twin beds, the air conditioning was not working. Additionally, there were no sugar or tea bags provided, and the house is relatively small. It was also not very quiet at night, as we could hear horses walking and making a lot of noise.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable

We were happy to arrive to a big, beautiful, clean home. Jennifer was easy to get a hold of an very accommodating. There were fresh linens and towels. The back yard is also lovely to stroll through.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

We enjoyed our stay here. It was close to good restaurants (make sure you check out Gracie’s on West Main) and grocery stores. Not a long drive to see the Railroad Museum. A little bit of a hike to Hershey, but we knew that when we booked and didn’t mind. The house itself is very roomy. There were only 3 of us but I can see there would be plenty of room for a larger party. House is beautiful and comfortable and we loved the backyard too! We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Place to Gather

This house was perfect for our annual girls weekend. It was centrally located to all our activities in Lancaster County. We prefer quiet evenings with games and chatter and this suited us perfectly. The house was clean and comfortable. The kitchen had updated appliances. The bedrooms were a nice size with comfy beds. The host was easy to communicate with. I would stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very clean

The house was spacious and very clean and beautifully decorated (no clutter!). We appreciated space to spread out and loved the sunny kitchen that spills over into a sunroom! The back deck was also lovely. I did use the Dyson fan that was provided at night for the front bedroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Girls Gone Mild

4 College girlfriends enjoyed a wonderful getaway. Your home is beautiful, warm, cozy and had everything needed to make our trip relaxing and memorable. The beds are comfortable, extras blankets and pillows were appreciated. The individual AC units are easy to control. Although the house is on the main street, we were able to sleep through the night. We enjoyed hearing the "Klippity~Klop" of the Amish buggies passing by. The Giant grocery store is nearby around the corner. Convenient to other nearby stores. available
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place to feel connected to the old world

We traveled to PA to experience some winter. The house was easy to locate, roomy and warm (once we figured out the correct thermostats for upstairs). The house is situated on a busy road but extremely accessible. We didn't mind the noise. The floors were creaky but lent to the charm of the house. Our children used the blankets and pillows to gather around the TV room on the floor. Overall it was centrally located to all the areas we wanted to visit. We didn't explore the yard but enjoyed the view and all the birds in the twisty tree located on the veranda.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gem in Leola

Beautifully restored and decorated 1920's home on Main Street Leola. Simple yet elegant with plenty of room for a large family to relax and enjoy quaint Lancaster County. Chip and Joanna Gaines and the Magnolia network would have been impressed with the decorating details in this home. Solid wood doors with original fixtures were stunning along with modern and updated kitchen appliances. Checking in and checking out was seamless with excellent communication from our host. We appreciated the extras including iron/ironing board, Dyson fan and hair dryers. Although this home is located on a busy street, most of the traffic died down by evening. Be sure to explore the deep lot with beautiful landscaping. And in the evening, take a moment to soak up nature on the private and secluded deck. We'll be back again, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Girls Vacay in PA

Home was beautiful and modernly minimalistic. Still had that old original charm which we loved! Excellent temperature control (house was cool throughout on a hot humid day). Backyard is a great size for kids to run around and has a lot of potential to do out there. I spoke to the owner about a few things and was promptly answered back. House was very clean with the exception of the hardwood floors needing a heavy effort mopping throughout the house. If you plan on cooking, the house has most of the basic utensils (I bought and left an oven mitt there because they didn't have one) but otherwise plan on going to the store to buy everything else you'd use at home. I've stayed at different houses in different states using VRBO and all had a kitchen full of cooking essentials and things that people bought and left for the next person (the unspoken rule of use what you need and leave it, or leave something for the next person like sugar). This place only had salt and pepper, one other spice, and a tablespoon of olive oil. I left some things for the next person and hopefully people will keep adding as they stay there or the owner will add more. The house is on a busy main road which can get extremely congested around 4-6pm (25 minutes to move 1/8 mile to the house at the intersection on a Tues) but any other time of day it's smooth sailing. Otherwise, it's in an excellent central location to Amish Village, Shady Maple Smorgasbord, etc. (1.5hr to Gettysburg).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is very nice. The house is well kept. Rooms are clean, beds are very comfortable. The host is a very nice person. I went to Sights and Sounds and it was only 15 minutes away. I highly recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer was very welcoming! The house is cozy and well decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Nice accommodations, perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

The house was so cute and welcoming. Stocked with all the cooking supplies and extras that came in handy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! Good location. Clean and easy to access. Host was very responsive!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Charming older home

Very cute and spacious home. Responsive and accommodating host. The listing and previous reviews accurately described being located on a busier street, the noise machine helped.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
First off all, the home was beautiful, spotless, roomy and the character of the home was an an even added bonus! The location was great, it was great and close to anything and everything. The Host, Jennifer, was an absolute Sweetheart and answered every question we had. I don’t like to bother hosts when we VRBO, but I did have a question and she answered it quickly. The check out instructions for the home were clear and very easy! There’s a Giant Supermarket right up the street which is very convenient and a car wash across the street. Fox Meadow Creamery is also right up the street and is a “must stop at” if you stay at the home! Loved it, We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nicely updated older home

We love the old world charm along with a very nicely updated house. It had pretty much everything we could have wanted. It does sit on a noisy road but the Dyson fan came in handy to provide white noise at night. Will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023