Historic Home + Private Gardens, Walk to Shops

Entire home in Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States

  1. 10 guests
  2. 5 bedrooms
  3. 7 beds
  4. 2 bathrooms
Hosted by Justin
  1. Superhost
  2. 4 years hosting

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FREEDOM HOME is a majestic historic 1876 mansion with modern amenities, a first floor master suite, 15 rooms, and a private courtyard in the revitalized rivertown of Columbia.

Just minutes from Attractions, Amish, Spooky Nook Sports, Sight and Sound. Near Lauxmont Farms and Cameron Estate Wedding Venues!

Walk to antiques, cafes, coffeeshops, market house, microbreweries, and the Susquehanna River, rail trails, parks and hiking!

The space
The 1876 mansion if full of modern amenities and historic charm. Enjoy original light fixtures, intricate custom woodworking, 15 large spacious rooms, and two full baths. The first floor bath can be enclosed in creating a first floor master suite for elderly guests or those wanting a private bath. Each room has 12’+ ceilings, original floors and doors (even some glass mercury knobs!), and beautiful views of the backyard courtyard or sprawling Mount Bethel Cemetery across the street.

The home has plenty of rooms (5 bedrooms, Dining Room, Living Room, Kitchen, study, sitting room, family/game room) to spread out and enjoy your own space! Use the large laundry room with folding tables, W&D, Ironing board and space for wedding gowns or quick wash between sports events!

The third floor features a newly designed vintage bedroom which is rapidly becoming the favorite of guests. Plus it has a private workspace/study (with an extra HD monitor) in case you need to get some work done…. And a secret room! Enjoy a walkout balcony overlooking the back patio, water fountain, and yard from the 2nd floor game room and lounge.

Full of antiques and local history - you’ll fall in love with the attention to detail of 140+ years of history coming to life. This is where the Underground Railroad got its name thanks to the richest black man in America, Stephen Smith (raised in Columbia where he purchased his freedom) who designed and built false bottom rail cars to transport slaves to freedom! It’s where the famous 1-mile covered bridge burning stopped the confederate army from invading Philadelphia - only to lead to the Battle of Gettysburg 3 days later as they turned back! Plus so much more…

Just steps away is miles of river trails, hiking, trail running, water sports, shops and antique warehouses, e-bike rental, cafes and breweries just steps from your door! Hop on Route 30 and explore Lancaster and York, Sight and Sound, Spooky Nook, markets and local attractions. Washington DC, Philly and Baltimore are easy day trips.

Guest access
A digital lock box will get you in. Enjoy full access to the entire home and find the secret room! Enjoy the private backyard courtyard and water fountain, large patio with outdoor seating, and second floor balcony.

Other things to note
The property is one block from local parks, across the street from the historic 1730 cemetery with walking paths, and two blocks from restaurants, antique shops, coffee shops and downtown attraction. It is just a few blocks from the river, where you can enjoy boating, kayaking, fishing, rail trail walking and bike riding, along with miles of hiking trails along the Susquehanna River.

The home is historic but beautifully restored and we’d like guests to honor the work we have done in giving you a chance to stay in such a unique piece of history. Please respect the property and enjoy the modern amenities, baths, kitchen, and thoughtful decor during your stay!

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What this place offers

Courtyard view
Park view
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 212 Mbps
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 98 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Columbia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighbourhood highlights

Columbia's historic homes line the streets as you walk 1-block to the park, or the shops on Locust Street or visit the renovated Saturday Market House! Across the street is the famous Mount Bethel Cemetery with walking paths which dates to 1730! Enjoy the backyard patio, water fountain, and mature landscaping as you enjoy our tea and coffee on the back patio. Hop on Route 30 and explore Lancaster, York, Hershey and local attractions.

It’s a very nice and quiet part of town - with a CVS just a few steps away for any quick grab essentials you left behind!

Meet your host

Superhost
98 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
4 years of hosting
Born in the 80s
Where I went to school: Millersville University
My family lives on a farmette in Columbia with our 5 kids, 20 chickens, 6 ducks, 1 dog, 4 cats, and 4 Holland Lop bunnies… and an ancient hermit crab. We enjoy homeschooling, exploring the great outdoors, pickleball, trail runs, and classic books. We planted in Lancaster after we met and fell in love at a local college… the rest is history.

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 pm
Checkout before 11:00 am
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs