Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(280 Ratings)

House in Gettysburg, PA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Our first priority has always been the safety of our guests! You can rest easy and trust in our high level of cleanliness standards at The Gettysburg Retreat!

We invite you to stay in our Historic Pre Civil War 4 Bedroom, 2 bath home, located with-in walking distance to Restaurants, Museums and everything else that Gettysburg has to offer. We have everything to make you feel right at home!

Our house has 4 Bedrooms with Queen Beds, 1 downstairs and 3 upstairs and in the living room is a Queen pull out couch. It also has 2 Full baths, one upstairs and one downstairs. A full Kitchen and a laundry room with Washer and Dryer, Iron and Ironing Board. The Kitchen is fully stocked with Pots and Pans, Baking and casserole dishes, plates, cups, bowls, glasses and utensils. We also supply linens and the start of paper products. The property will be clean when you arrive, however, there is no daily housekeeping service. Therefore, we respectfully request that you maintain the home in a neat and orderly fashion.

We do have our Certificate of Use and Occupancy from the Gettysburg Borough and we are in Full Compliance with the PMCA

Thousand of visitors come each year to the Gettysburg Battlefield to learn our past and to remember those who gave the last full measure of devotion. Our house is located in downtown Gettysburg 2 blocks from the center of town. Please call us to book your next visit to Gettysburg with us at The Gettysburg Retreat! Thank You!

The Gettysburg Retreat is a Pre-Civil War 2 story Gable front house. Built in 1853 it was originally owned by William Steinhour. Steinhour owned the house until 1859, then sold to Henry and Mary Zeigler in 1860, then repurchased by William Steinhour in 1864. It was later bought in 1868 by William Z. Little and then sold in 1872 to James Caldwell. The house was later passed down to Little's heir in 1873.

One thing interesting about the house, is in the first 2 blocks of West Middle Street. You will find several Civil War houses towards downtown Gettysburg, but as you reach The Gettysburg Retreat, the house beside it was the last house in town until you get to Seminary Ridge during the Civil War.

The land Gettysburg was founded on was originally owned by William Penn. Penn would later sell the land to town founder James Getty. The Gettysburg Retreat was the 127th lot of land allocated to Getty in the exchange.

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Gettysburg, PA

Nearby attractions

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

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Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home

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4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(280 Ratings)

House in Gettysburg, PA

10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area

About this house rental

Amenities

Pool

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Family friendly

Map of Gettysburg, PA

Nearby attractions

Gettysburg National Military Park Museum and Visitor Center

Ratings and reviews

4.9 / 5.0

Outstanding(280 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

Excellent

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Plenty of room for the family to have a great weekend. Very clean,comfortable and close to all we wanted to do in our time together..

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Stayed 5 days in August. House is charming, very clean, comfy beds, well-equipped kitchen, too. I don’t think we could have found a better location- grocery store across street, walking distance to Square and many restaurants, and very, very close to Battlefield, too. The 4 of us had a wonderful stay! We appreciated the library of books, games,and on-site laundry, too. Tried several of the restaurant recommendations and didn’t have a bad meal. We greatly appreciated all the comfort and convenience our host provided and we highly recommend Gettysburg Retreat. Thank you, Sandee!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

This place was an amazing place for our family of 8. We were able to walk to everything we wanted to do.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

The house and location are amazing! The host has thoughtfully decorated every square inch of her property. The kitchen was fully stocked and the selection of videos and games surpassed anything I had ever seen. This is one of the best homes we have ever stayed in! Highly recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Staying at the Gettysburg Retreat was a perfect fit for our group, (four couples). The house has four bedrooms and two bathrooms and a great kitchen! There was plenty of space for everyone. Everyone's favorite spot was the big kitchen table where we gathered for meals and planning our activities. Our host was terrific and made our stay easy. She was easy to communicate with and responded quickly. With four couples, I had requested additional keys so each couple could come and go easily if they wanted to venture out on their own. The location of the house made walking to uptown attractions easy. There is even a grocery store next door to the house (which came in handy). The Gettysburg Retreat is a gem and would highly recommend it.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

From the moment we booked our trip till the moment we left, everything was perfect! Sandee was an excellent host and provided us with all the information we needed. The property itself was perfect and very accessible to not only restaurants, the battle fields, and center square in town, but it is even right across the street from a grocery store. We throughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely book this spot again! Thanks Sandee & Pat.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great locatIon can walk to town square and then quick drive to Gettysburg National Park.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

After an afternoon of playing bluegrass music at the circle, we all met back to the house to cool down, have lunch and relax. This is a great house. Very comfortable with great A/C! Fully equipped kitchen. Just get food and drinks at Kennie's Market conveniently across the street.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Awesome historic home just steps from the battlefield and across the street from Kennie’s Market. Super easy and great location.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Always a great time at the Gettysburg Retreat! The owners are fantastic and always very accommodating! A perfect place for our family!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

House was beautiful. Nice and cozy. Town was very beautiful and had a lot of stuff to do. Sandee was easy to communicate with and even stopped by to say hi and check on us.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

We had a terrific stay. Talked to Sandee. Everything was so convenient. Would definitely stay at this place again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

The property was just as listed. Very charming house with Civil War era decorations. Owner even had some items available for sale. The location was great with a grocery store and restaurants in walking distance. Would definitely stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

4 of us stayed here for a 3 day golf trip and everything was great. Bog, well equipped kitchen, 4 bedrooms and location couldn’t be better. We walked everywhere in town in under 20 mins no matter where we went. A very enjoyable stay with easy communication and check in process.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

The property was in a great location and super clean!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

The home was very clean and large. Great central location we walked to restaurants and cemetery. Enjoyed the period style home.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Sandee was awesome to work with. Her house was as described, very clean and fully equipped. Gettysburg Retreat was only a short walk from dining and shopping. We will stay there again on our next visit.

5.0 / 5.0

Apr 2024

The right place to stay when visiting Gettysburg.

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

We loved our stay while we were in Gettysburg. It was a 15 minute drive to Liberty Mountain Ski Resort and right next to a grocery store so we could grab the things we forgot. Sandee responded immediately to our problems and even came over to fix some small things to help make our stay more convenient. They are trying to install central AC/heat which will be nice as the upstairs gets very hot with the heater. Overall we loved our stay and hope to be back next year!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

We enjoyed our stay at the Gettysburg Retreat! Great location for exploring Gettysburg, plus a market across the street and options for take out/restaurants too. Clean home, comfortable beds, and plenty of space for our whole family. Would highly recommend!

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Lovely house convenient to family coming from South, north and west. Toured Gettysburg College , discovered a coin shop for our coin collector brother in law. Made contact with battlefield guide who sounded very nice and knowledgeable but unfortunately we dfid not have time to tour with him.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

The house was in a great location to the center of town. It was a charming home and very clean. Would stay here again and recommend to anyone looking to visit Gettysburg.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

The house was as advertised. Very clean, stocked with everything you might need. The books and movies were a nice touch. Location was perfect for exploring town. This was our third time to Gettysburg and by far this was the best place we stayed.Plenty of room for everyone.

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

We had a great time WILL Be getting in touch with you for next years Remembrance Day to rent it for that weekend

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Great place to stay! Close to town, had everything we needed, was clean and nicely decorated! Will definitely book again!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

Great property exactly as advertised.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We enjoyed our stay at the Gettysburg Retreat House. The place was nicely decorated, clean and a great location. We were two blocks from the square, easy walking distance to shopping and dining. If you decide to eat in, there is Keenie's Market across the street. Our host, Sandee was very accommodating and there is everything that one would need at the Gettysburg Retreat House to enjoy a long weekend or an extended stay. I highly recommend the Gettysburg Retreat House and our wonderful host Sandee. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Roger J Marucci

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We visited our favorite place to celebrate 2 milestone birthdays in our family. We rented the Gettysburg Retreat and so happy we did. The home is lovely and very accommodating. The decor is perfect! Close to restaurants and attractions. We were able to walk to most places! I'm sad to say that we did not see or hear any ghosts at the property.. we'll definitely stay again, when we return to Gettysburg. Thank you, Sandee!!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We can’t say enough good things. It was in a location that was walkable distance for everything we needed. The place was clean and very comfortable. Our military reunion is one we will treasure forever.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We are a family group that has come together for the fall antique show every year for the past 30+ years. We found this property last year and decided to stay again this year. We weren’t disappointed. Home is clean and has an “at home” feel to it. Sandee is very responsive to any questions or concern. We look forward to staying here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We had a wonderful time in Gettysburg. Sandee's accommodations made our vacation more enjoyable. I highly recommend the Gettysburg Retreat!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We had a wonderful time. We had 3 generations of family go for a little getaway. House was very clean and stocked. Would definitely go back and recommend this place to others. Thank you!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

Amazing historic house. Perfect for my 3 boys and myself. Weekend of golf combined with tour of Gettysburg. Owner was fantastic. We will definitely consider returning again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

This property was just like being at home. The kitchen had everything we needed. The bathrooms were clean and the fact that the property owners provided the sheets and towels was a huge savings for our family. The house overall was great and spacious enogh for everyone. We will be back for sure.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Really enjoyed the house. Was perfect for the four of us to relax after riding our motorcycles from western NY. Everything we needed was there. What a great house to stay in. It was located in a perfect area with plenty of places to eat and shop very close and also a short walk to check out the battlefields and cemetery. Wish we could of stayed longer to see more but our time was limited. Would recomend this house to everyone!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

What a wonderful place, great location We could walk to downtown Gettysburg and enjoy everything the town had to offer. The house was perfect and it was really great staying in a historic home. Sandee was an excellent host. Will definitely stay again if we are in the area!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

The house was central to town in spotless conditon. Sandee is a great host and would stay here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

We had such a great time. We really enjoyed going through all of the old books and reading about all of the messages past guests wrote about. Sandee and Pat are terrific hosts. We met Sandee and she even took the time to tell us about the house and “guests” who love the house as much as we did. There is so much to explore and plenty of room for family to be together. We can’t wait to go back and stay at the Gettysburg Retreat!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Location was absolutely fantastic. You could walk to the town square with shops, bars, restaurants. Grocery store across the street. 3 adults so we each had our own bedroom. Enjoyed our stay!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Gettysburg?

The average price for a rental in Gettysburg is $214 per night. This rental is $403 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home. Enjoy the water!

Is Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home pet friendly?

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What amenities are available at Gettysburg Retreat Best place to stay in Gettysburg! Pre-Civil War Home?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

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