This is a wonderful choice to stay in northern Lancaster County…read more Carol and Steve are consummate country hosts, and their 5 acre "farmette" is a perfect weekend get away. Carol is an accomplished chef, creating incredible breakfasts that include fresh fruits and fresh-from-the-henhouse eggs (not to mention delectable golden raspberries from the backyard). After breakfast, Steve will let your children take part in feeding (and walking) the young, hazelnut-loving goats and healthy chickens, and even taking a tractor ride around the well-landscaped, rolling hills of the property. The house is extremely clean, well-appointed and welcoming. Say "Hi" to the adorable young steer "Calvin" in the front pasture too! A gem of a place run by an excellent couple.

We stayed here over a weekend to spend some time at my kids' favorite place (Cherry Crest Farms)…read more Country Vistas Bed and Breakfast was stumbled upon through the DiscoverLancaster.com site under Farm Stays. After seeing the location description, OF COURSE I checked Yelp. Here is the short of it: Carol and her husband are wonderful hosts and their home and surrounding land are very, very well maintained. There are animals in penned areas on their 5 acres, their house is pretty traditional décor and with its additions, rather modern(ish). This is their home and not specifically a "working farm" like Verdant View or like an Amish stay - which we loved because we were happy to have nice accommodations without overwhelming fragrances and allergic reactions to hay (we found out on this trip that one of us is VERY allergic and big baby about it). Lots of views to take in and things for kids to do during the morning. The long of it: The house sits on top of a hill overlooking hills in the back and farms in the foreground past the new subdivision. The driveway to their house is lined with trees (very picturesque). The home is spacious and a shoe-free site. You can put your shoes on the trays outside on the porch (complete with gliders and chairs with views to the tree swing (cute) and play structure (Super tall slide and swings) and a tether ball area. The farm-ish part: They have a horse to ride (Lilah). My daughter LOVED this part the best and was obsessed with the horse for the remainder of the trip. They also have goats to walk and feed, 1 sheep, chicken coop with lots of hens to collect eggs and feed, and kittens to hold were some of the penned animals here. The produce being grown on their 5 acres was fun to pick (my daughter went crazy on their raspberries - well, as much as a 2 year old can, at least) We were expecting to have a farm stay, and although the house is located on 5 acres with animals and produce gardens/fields, it is really more like staying in a nice house that is more on the contemporary side. We stayed in the Kwanzan Room (aka like the Cherry Blossom tree that has tons of puffy pink blooms). This room was perfect for what we needed - we had 2 rooms and a shared bathroom between those two. One room had a king bed and a Pack 'N Play in the closet and the other had a queen with a bunk (my son was so thrilled, he ended up wanting to stay on the top). The bathroom had plenty of towels and Carol refilled the disposable cup holder and took out the trash during the day while we were out - nice and surprising touch). The sheets were super soft and the beds were comfortable - no complaints here. My daughter leaned backwards (hard) towards the door - so she kind of fell into the door when she learned hard and the stop wasn't strong enough to stop her from pushing the lock into the wall making a small dent. Carol was forgiving and surprised that my daughter could do that, but my son can attest to how strong that little squirt is. The Kwanzan rooms did not share a wall with other rooms so it was nice not to share noises. There were 2 other families with little ones that weekend... so it was nice to see that the noise didn't travel far. We didn't go out on the back deck, but we wish we had.. the views were beautiful from there. We were parched from our long ride without potty-breaks, but we didn't an area where water was easily accessible (not that we asked either), but I am sure Carol would have given us some had we asked - she is kind of the wonderful host that way. The coffee-addicts that we are, we were snooping around for coffee again around 11 and it was put away, but Carol quickly gave us new mugs and did that wonderful host thing she did (she probably was not expecting people completely fueled by caffeine - lol) The breakfast: Carol can make some amazing things. Breakfast 1: Scrambled eggs (good), French Toast (yum), Fresh raspberries from garden (amazing, of course), tomatoes with lite Italian dressing and parm (my son only wanted plain tomatoes - it could have worked either way.. the tomatoes were sweet), baked oatmeal (really good), sausage (i forget which brand this is, but it tasted like the one that is precooked and vacuum sealed in rows - easy for quick cooking, but causes that rubbery feel... I used this for a party once and for a way to do a quick breakfast. It is not the best tasting sausage, but certainly not terrible. OJ & water on the table and coffee in the kitchen. Breakfast 2: This was my favorite - Egg frittata with cheese, green beans (individually halved= tons of work and probably garden fresh.. amazing), apple crisp (this is the best one I've tasted in a long time), Tomatoes (again with dressing and cheese - good), chocolate chip pancake and blueberry cake, BACON - this disappeared so fast, but Carol had a new plate right away. It was all delicious.. That Apple Crisp is something I still dream about.

The Amish Homestead was an incredibly unique opportunity to stay with an Amish family and learn a…read morebit more about their way of life. The rooms were clean and spacious. I woke up the sound of the friendly goat baaa'ing and the spectacular array of colors of the sky in Lancaster. Pristine grounds, wonderful country area but very close to "civilization" if you want to pop out to restaurants or stores (I didn't even rent a car and just grabbed a Lyft). Ben and Emma are excellent hosts. Ben will answer any question you have! Emma is a great cook, and also an amazing hostess who will answer your questions. I learned so much!! And a wonderful buggy ride!! And fresh eggs from the hens. Ben is kind to his animals which I appreciated. So a couple of things - there are open grates in all the rooms and the bathroom. I guess so that heat is evenly distributed. But this is a tad odd as it means like zero privacy through the rooms. Also, for an animal lover like me I really hope Ben (or his tenant) will get the mama cat on his property spayed - and the kittens.

The place was not like the picture, the bedroom has 2 beds, but didn't look clean up, no closet at…read moreall to put our stuff and the bathroom looked dirty. I didn't enjoy it all we sincerely had a very unpleasant experience the charge a lot for something that is not at least clean I am not recommend these place. What a waste of money and a bad experience... Choose another place this one has an old couple who barely have enough straight to clean their own house or change their clothes that they were everyday

Let's start with the top 3 things that make this little secret (not so secret anymore) stay one of…read moremy favorites: Indoor Pool Quiet (location and # of rooms) Amazing Breakfasts Honestly, during COVID times... what can you ask for besides a small stay with only a few guests WITH an indoor pool in the middle of winter; less exposure and lost of fun for the kids. Don't get me wrong, the grounds are nice as well, but we were usually stuck by the pool I have been trying to drag all my friends with kids to Sue's place since my friend and I discovered back in Oct (?). It is just a wonderful place to come to. The B&B is a house with 4 rooms (5th as an add-on to another one only) and a enclosed pool area that has picnic seating and lounge chairs, hot tub and entry lounge area with a dining table that we used to eat dinners and lunches by the pool. The rooms were pretty quiet - the downstairs one is ADA compliant and ok for pets, but we loved this room most because it was open to the pool area. Just keep in mind that this room tends to run colder than the other 3 rooms in the house for those of you who are sensitive to the cold. Above the pool-side room is what I like to call "honeymoon suite" it has a nice bed area with deck overlooking the pool and upstairs bathroom (i didnt get to try all those fancy buttons on the whirlpool tub, but I did end up having a tri-head shower along the way) The other 2 rooms are smaller, but one has an en-suite and the other has the hall bath with the option to book the room next to it for bigger parties. Do you know what else is nice? Sue leaves the Netflix and Amazon logged in on the TVs - I did not have to go through the annoying task of loading all of my accounts on and trying to remember to log-off when I was leaving. It is a really nice touch. Let's move on to my favorite part - THE FOOD. Holy smokes Sue can cook. Sure, I love her fancier meals, but the more homestyle, comfy ones area just... wow. I feel about 3x bigger just saying this. She will keep feeding you if you are still hungry (Don't judge.. I did get seconds almost EVERY time). She has a little refrigerator and though to stock it with drinks (who ever remembers to bring bottle water anyway?) and freezer with ice cream (the kids went nuts). Sue also leaves out the Keurig and a baked good on the table so you can help yourself to your ever expanding waistline as you relax in this quiet little retreat. I've been to some of the most incredible B&Bs (stuffy and not quite-so), but as nice as those were, I felt like I could put my hair down, relax with the kids, and just ENJOY my time with them as the pandemic raged on outside what felt like "home" to me. GO...and keep going (but not when I go - jk). Eat, swim, stroll the grounds, sleep...and just RELAX and let Sue handle everything - she's made for this

Lancaster Ridge is a wonderful, relaxing beautiful B&B. It's quiet. Has lovely,shaded outdoor areas…read morewith plenty of chairs to sit and watch the birds and squirrels. The awesome addition of having an indoor pool was great. You can swim or float your worries away. Susan is a wonderful host and her food is amazing. I'd recommend this B&B to anyone. We can't wait to go back!

Oh my goodness, the cutest guest house. It's like traveling in time with the wide plank wood…read morefloors, the cute stairs up to the second floor (beware though you can bang your head) the slanted ceiling and the built ins, loved it! Deb was nice enough to give us a tour of the farm and we even got to milk a cow which was awesome!!! Close to plenty of restaurants and stores. I highly recommend

We made a reservation for our family and the owner called us the next day saying they are giving…read morethe reservation to someone else - technical glitch. That does not happen at a reservation system that is functioning every day - she bumped our valid reservation!! She did not even offer to host us some other time with a token subsidy - just said it is what it is!! Our weekend plans are ruined and our daughters are so disappointed. I will never patronize a place that treats people unfairly - it was clear that she was not being honest on what happened!'

Beth (owner/operator) is a gracious host and her B&B is top notch! Rooms are always clean and…read morecomfortable. Breakfast is multi-course and you definitely do not leave hungry. She makes every effort to ensure your visit in her home is a positive experience. Location is easy access to Dutch countryside and the horse buggies and farms are charming. Definitely recommend!

We have stayed here probably six or seven times over the past decade or so. Since Beth bought it…read moreeight years ago, it has steadily improved. She added central heat and air around three years ago. The B&B was built in 1909 and was used as a single family home until converted. The rooms and common areas still reflect the ambience of a family home. In the bathroom, everything works as it should. The beds are comfortable. Beth has improved her cooking and the breakfasts are now excellent. She will surprise you with some of her creations. If there is a downside, it's the noise coming from the street and the schools next door. However, that will be an issue in most places in Lancaster County. Overall, this is a great place to stay.

Stayed one night on our road trip. Wish we were staying longer to fully enjoy the beautiful…read moregrounds. Facilities are clean. The owners are present, pleasant, and unobtrusive. Continental breakfast includes a number of homemade treats (sticky buns, raisin bread, baked apple oatmeal). Will definitely keep this one in mind for future visits!

Just got home from an extended road trip! LOVED our trip…read more One of the B&B's we stayed at was the Country View B&B, in Kinzers PA. on 7.9.24. This was an excellent start to our trip. Barbara and Eli ( hosts ) were welcoming, gracious, helpful. Their daughter Becky is the person we spoke with to make our reservation. If I had to leave a message, she always got back to me within the hour or less. A lovely family. Our room was lovely, the property is beautifully designed, flowers everywhere, and very well kept, you can see the pride they take in it. Have to say the area, Amish & Mennonite, is absolutely stunning. We hope to take another, longer road trip next year.... this B&B will be on the list of places to stay. Highly recommended!

Surprised my Mom celebrating her 70th birthday with my family, siblings and parents. It was an…read moreamazing time. The hosts here are wonderful. The breakfast was really good and the conversation there was even better. There was a farm dog named Odie and he greeted us when we first drove up. So many core memories made here.

What an awesome place! We stayed in the farmhouse. The main one. I had a big bathroom, AC unit and…read morethree other bedrooms. You could lock your door. Downstairs has a sitting area and a tiny kitchenette that's stocked with glassware, a coffee maker. You do get to know your fellow housemates which is really cool! The staff here is fantastic. They're all really nice and friendly. They are running a working farm but still make time for you. And that's really special! Breakfast was absolutely amazing. It was nice to have a slice of pie, eggs and coffee. You get to meet the people who stay at the other farmhouse too. Everyone hangs out and chit chats for a while. The morning starts with farm chores if you want to go! The kids loved it. There's a refrigerator for you to put your goodies in. It's not too far from town but you will need a car. Plenty of room to walk, kick a ball, play games. I will warn you, T-Mobile service is terrible there! Not their fault. Verizon seems to work well. This was an absolutely fantastic place to stay. I highly recommend it.

Ronda no longer the owner new people took over and changed family cabins to couples resort we were…read moregoing for over 30 years and now can no longer afford them no longer catering to families shame we loved them and Ronda they will never be as good sad

My wife and I just spent a weekend here and it was amazing! The house was a perfect set up for 2…read moreand the views were beautiful. We spent time in the hot tub and had a fire overlooking the surrounding area. Tyler was super easy to work with and my wife and I are already wanting to plan a return trip