Ironmaster Mansion — 1700's historic stone guest house with creek view

Pequea, Pennsylvania
$271 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

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Bath 1

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Sleep 6

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Night 1 nights

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Be a part of history while staying on this waterfront property of the Ironmaster's Mansion. This two-story stone guesthouse, situated just steps away from the mansion, was built in the early 1700's. The timeless character of the home, together with the peaceful property creates an escape that feels like you've gone back in time, all while being only 20 minutes away from downtown Lancaster City.

Nestled at the crux of the renowned river hills the Ironmaster Mansion property is located directly beside the Pequea Creek. This is a nature lover's dream destination. Enjoy woods, hiking and biking trails, rock climbing, fishing, tubing, kayaking and paddle boarding. Two easy access points to the Enola Low Grade Trail are within one mile. This trail is perfect for biking or walking and is connected by historic trestle bridges.

The property is on a major routed road making it easy to find and for quick, direct travel to Lancaster City and other popular tourist destinations. Tanger Outlets, Dutch Wonderland and Sight and Sound Theater are all within 25 minutes.

On site parking is provided for two vehicles directly to the side of the property. The Pequea Creek is just steps away from the parking area and a popular hiking path that follows the Pequea Creek can be accessed by simply crossing the road. Two easy access points to the Enola Low Grade Trail are within one mile.

Outside enjoy a newly built deck while listening to the water of the nearby creek. On the first floor you will find a cozy living room with gas fireplace and 42 smart TV and a quaint kitchen, equipped with electric range, full size refrigerator and dishwasher. Upstairs is a newly renovated bathroom with shower only, and two bedrooms, each with queen size beds. Newly updated central air/heat system warms and cools the home accordingly.
A beautifully handcrafted wooden staircase will greet you directly at your parking. This will lead you up a steep bank of about 25 steps to the historic stone Ironmaster Mansion guest house that you will call home. The steps have two landings and are well lit in the evening. Please view exterior photos to assess your ability of the stairs, especially considering luggage.

Outdoor lights will be on to welcome you if you’re arriving after dark. Please use caution on the brick pathway which can be slippery while raining and when wet.

A keypad is mounted on the door to unlock the smart lock for self check-in.

The house is newly updated with central heating and air conditioning.

On the first floor is the kitchen and living room with a small dining table. This is a drop leaf table that can extend to seat four. Extra chairs are located in the kitchen closet.

Enjoy a smart TV and gas fireplace in the living room. The gas fireplace warms the home quickly and creates the coziest ambiance, but rest assured that central heating is the main heat source.

In the living room a sofa pulls out to a queen size mattress. Linens and pillows for the sofa bed are found in the upstairs closet.

The creek is located on the opposite side of the stone lane and can be admired from the large, newly built deck. The deck has a table, chairs, and lounge chairs perfect for sunbathing. Also enjoy views of the creek from the windows of the house when the leaves are down.

There is a very steep and narrow staircase from the kitchen that leads up to the second floor. The stairs can be tricky to navigate. If your luggage is large consider using the secondary stairs on the outside of the home, just past the front door.

On the second floor you will find a bathroom with shower only, and two bedrooms, both with queen size beds. Kindly do not access the unfinished attic.

***We wish the property was more handicap accessible and friendlier to those who have difficulty with stairs. Please carefully assess your ability after reviewing photos of the steep exterior and interior steps.

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Feature Features

  • MORE

    At Least 80% Lighting From LEDs Beach Towels Smoke-free Property Fireplace
  • OUTDOOR

    Beach Loungers Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Playground
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Dining Table Kitchen Microwave Playground Refrigerator Separate Living Room Travel Crib
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Cycling Fishing Hiking/biking Trails Mountain Biking Mountain Climbing Rock Climbing Swimming Water Tubing Wildlife And Game Walks
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • OUTDOOR SPACE

    Deck Or Patio
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dining Table Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Kitchen Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Charles

    Submitted Aug 23, 2024

    Stayed Aug 20, 2024

    The guest house is a beautiful 18th century house that has been renovated with all of the best modern conveniences. It was immaculate, very comfortable, and the host provided many little things that enhanced our stay. We especially enjoyed the deck overlooking nearby Pequea Creek, and the walking path along the creek. Dinner one evening on the “Pad-io” of the nearby Frogtown Cafe was very good. Obviously a well-loved local cafe/pub.

  • kristi

    Submitted Dec 25, 2023

    Stayed Dec 8, 2023

    Very clean. Cozy. Had a nice overnight stay.

  • Eric L.

    Submitted Dec 19, 2025

    Stayed Dec 12, 2025

    Wonderful as always! We come back every year. This year we were fortunate enough to be treated to a very picturesque snowfall during our stay. Couldn't think of a cozier and more peaceful place to be.Allison is a fantastic host and we always feel welcome. See you next year!

  • David C.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    A true gem in a lovely rural setting. Impeccably decorated in comfortable country style that perfectly compliments its historical roots, yet with every modern convenience incorporated. Great fully equipped modern kitchen & bath, fast wi-fi, excellent AC. Host provided incredibly thoughtful and generous touches, too numerous to mention. A wonderful experience awaits you!

  • Eefje R.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 25, 2025

    We had a wonderful time and felt really welcome in the very beautiful decorated and stylish cosy little cabin with beautiful fresh flowers in all the rooms, welcoming drinks and food, a big terrace, comfortable beds, all we needed after a few days in the big city! The surroundings were beautiful, for us a lot to explore. We only wished that the traffic on the road beneath was less loud, that would have made our stay in this peaceful place complete!

  • Kelly D.

    Submitted Jun 20, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    The house was so beautiful. Decor was simple but perfect. The yard was extremely fragrant with the garden.

  • Robert T.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 30, 2025

    Wonderful old house with lovely touches in a great location. Great hike down Pequea Creek with trailhead right across the street.

  • James C.

    Submitted Apr 24, 2025

    Stayed Dec 26, 2024

    A well restored stone house in a great location. Some nice touches which give it character.

  • Nancy M.

    Submitted Apr 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 17, 2025

    Lovely location and the owner was very responsive to any inquiries.

  • Christopher H.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 27, 2025

    It was a great time. The fireplace is so cozy.

  • Eric L.

    Submitted Dec 18, 2024

    Stayed Dec 14, 2024

    I'll keep this short and sweet. If you want clean, cozy and charming this is absolutely the place. This is our second time staying and once again it was a delight. I think this may be a new yearly tradition for us :)

  • val m.

    Submitted Oct 26, 2024

    Stayed Oct 22, 2024

    We used this rental as a home base for hiking the area in the fall. It was a beautiful area and one of the hikes was across the street! The host provided top notch amenities making the 18th century building feel modern and welcoming.

  • Christi C.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2024

    Stayed Oct 16, 2024

    Awesome place to stay.

  • Steven L.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 27, 2024

    Great location for accessing hiking and biking trails. Well supplied kitchen for all our quiet meals at the guest house. Nice historic cottage, yet with very modern and comfortable amenities. (FYI - There are quite a few steps , just a heads up for anyone who may have trouble with that.) We really enjoyed our stay!

  • Reba C.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    We so loved the space and its history. Allison took such pains to create an ambiance embracing what is most lovely locally [fresh flowers, great coffee] and the timelessness of the space. It was comfortable, well appointed and lovely. Allison was incredibly helpful - left us some lovely little cakes upon arrival as well ! We would highly recommend. Please note, that it may be problematic for people with accessibility issues. There are many steps....

  • Shawn S.

    Submitted Jun 2, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    We recently had the pleasure of staying at the Ironmaster Mansion guest house, and it was excellent. The restored 1700s two-story stone house is full of character and charm. It is located next to the Pequea Creek. Plus, it’s close (but not too close) to Lancaster and Sight and Sound Theater. We walked into the guest house and immediately noticed the extra touches like K-cups, fresh-cut flowers, and even milk — we instantly knew this was going to be a great stay. We loved taking a walk along the trail that follows the creek; next time we’ll bring swimsuits to spend some time in the water. Having breakfast out on the patio was a highlight, allowing us to soak in nature. I highly recommend staying at the guest house.

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