Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
Welcome to Aberdeen Mills-a 40 acre farm and grist mill! Make some memories at this unique and beautiful place! We just love the natural environment here. You will be able to explore the creek and woods that has a trail leading to the swimming hole! If you have a swimming license you can fish near the bridge. The sounds of the creek, songbirds and wildlife are soothing and great for meditating, reading or napping on the hammock.
You will be staying in the Shepherd's Hut on the creek. We cater to couples in this setting. The Hut consists of one room with a Queen bed. We provide all bedding and towels. Enjoy sleeping in our enchanted forest designed shepherds hut. Keep the windows open to listen to the sounds of the creek as it lulls you to sleep. Or, if you're too hot or cold, turn on the portable A/C & heating unit! You will have access to electricity to charge your devices, make coffee and turn on lights! There is no wifi out here, but you can use your own cellular data for internet needs.
If you have a child, we can provide a futon, bedding and set of towels for an additional cost of $25. (Keep in mind that the Hut and surrounding area is not child proofed inside/out and open waterway is very close to the hut.) Please let us know as soon as possible so we can have the futon available for your stay.
Glamping here is fantastic! You will have a private outdoor shower to use right next to the Hut. Hot water available seasonally. Please confirm with host as to hot water availability. Biodegradable body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap/dish soap is provided and we ask that you use the provided products to help us protect our natural surroundings - especially the creek.
Please keep in mind that water provided to the shower and outdoor sink is not drinkable (not potable), however, we do provide water for drinking/cooking/brushing teeth that is from a 5 gallon bottle with pump dispenser.
A private, separate toilet room is available right next to the hut as well. It is equipped with a bucket toilet which requires eco- bags and kitty litter (both provided). The full bags are then tied and disposed of in a larger outdoor trash can just outside.
Outdoor cooking areas: Use the fire pit just outside the hut for grilling or use the gas grill with burner that faces the creek. Basic kitchen supplies are provided (please refer to pictures for details). There is also a picnic bench facing the creek. Walk the trail through the property and enjoy the cool shade. Pack a picnic and enjoy eating on the moss covered boulders next to the water, play games in the yard, snooze in a hammock, meditate by the creek or take a swim in the swimming hole.
Enjoy privacy while in the hut, or join us on our morning chores (we live in a house on the property), by feeding the animals and gathering fresh eggs. During the day, cross the bridge over the creek to get to the beautifully maintained Conewago Recreation Trail where you can walk or ride bikes.
Our rural setting is a relaxing spot to stay after a day of seeing the sites or visiting Hershey Park just 15 minutes away. We are 10 minutes to the train station which will take you to all the surrounding major cities - DC, NY, Philly and others for a day trip too!
Experience a bit of history while staying in the Shepherd's Hut. The houses, grist mill and bank barn were built with sandstone brought to the property by wagonloads in the 1770's. Just think! This homestead was built before the Declaration of Independence was signed and the Revolutionary War began! Stay in or explore the 40 acres of property consisting of woodlands, creek and farmland. The grist mill and other buildings require host to accompany guests in order to enter and we are happy to give you a tour!
small print: *Guests must immediately alert host to any issues regarding maintenance, request for repair service, or otherwise. Host will not compensate or refund for any issues not reported within 3 hours. Guest must also allow host and/or repairman/technician access to the property to remedy the issue after host has been notified. If guest stays after issue is remedied or addressed, there will be no further remuneration or refund. If guest is unresponsive, host will assume issue is remedied, and there will be no further action required.
What a nice, peaceful stay by the strong flowing creek (river) for one night!! The hut, even more interesting a restored hay wagon, was immaculate. Its all in the details. The owner's attention to making the rental cozy, homey, and a unique woodland escape were evident from wall to wall, and outdoors. Electricity and charging ports were a great bonus. We were completely warmed by the ambient electric woodstove and the outhouse/toilet was spotless. Warm months would be a pleasure to use the large, hot water shower by the creek. The outside area with gas grill, neat-as-a-pin firepit with provided over-the-fire cooking grill (not your average grate), hammock and seating were grassy and well-groomed for leisure that we enjoyed creek side for the view, and nature's music. The owner is a sweetheart and easy for needs and communication. We felt privacy, too. There was a bit of walk along grassy route from the parking to the hut. This is alongside the beautiful creek, but not unreasonably lengthy. Staying again goes without question!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this cozy hut! The host was very responsive and made accommodations for our little one. We appreciated the rich history of the estate, along with the numerous natural amenities, like the nearby creek (where we took a quick dip in the swimming hole). The outdoor shower and bathroom were clean and well-maintained. It's a short trip to town, yet we felt pleasantly secluded from the hustle and bustle. We would be happy to return!