Harrisburg \/ Hershey Happy! Lots of space and fun and a great location

Property grounds
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

About this house rental

Nestled in Harrisburg, this attractive house for R 3,850 per night is a great option for your next trip. A unique and spacious home with a positive vibe that's great for everyone from couples to group gatherings! It's about 20 minutes to Hershey and 5 minutes to Harrisburg and convenient to all of Central Pennsylvania. Such a comfortable, fun, open home. It used to be a church built before the Civil War.....so it's got some history, yet it's got all the modern, comfy-homey stuff we all have come to enjoy. This is a great place for couples, large or small families of all ages or groups of friends for just about any occasion. It's a big, cozy, fun place even for groups but also couples if you want to have a large home all to yourselves! It's not a corporate hotel. So if you're looking for a home away from home this could be it. It's eclectic, warm, cheerful, and welcoming. .....If you're tired of cookie-cutter chain hotels and in the mood for something charming, warm, fun, and different, hopefully you'll enjoy it :) Any questions or special requests; just ask. I do my best to make sure you have a great stay and it helps to ask questions ahead of time. The place is probably a little bigger than the average home and has a wide open first floor, so it's fantastic for entertaining or just relaxing after touring the Central PA region. Keep in mind the rate does vary somewhat due to the number of guests. The website doesn't do a great job at labeling the charges in my opinion. But the reason for varying rates is essentially because if a couple or small family of four were charged the same as a group of 20, they would not likely be able to afford it. So the base rate is far lower than, say, a group of a dozen having an event. Hopefully that makes sense, as I'm just trying to be fair to all involved. It's a true "By owner" rental in that I take a lot of pride in my home and I want everyone to feel at home. When you reserve the home the house is all yours. So please enjoy and make it your home for your stay. I'm just a laid-back guy who likes to decorate in what I think is a cool, fun, retro Americana style. My personal style might not be for everyone. I love American mid-century motif. I can't promise overly fancy or current fashion. Yet, I think all of the conveniences you would expect to find in a house are there, even if I don't have the high-end stuff. For example, there are way more comfy pillows, blankets, and towels than you could ever use, but probably none of the pillow cases will be the same color. There are plenty of dishes and silverware, but there might be ten different colors of plates. So this is definitely not a Martha Stewart home when it comes to matching colors and a name-brand utensil for every course of a meal. However, everything is clean and I'd be surprised if there wasn't a kitchen utensil you won't find. The neighborhood is quiet and very safe. This is the suburbs of the Harrisburg area. It's about 2 miles from the Farm Show, 5 minutes from downtown Harrisburg, 20 minutes to HersheyPark and the Hershey area, 30 minutes or less to Ski Roundtop and less than 2 miles from both I-81 and I-83. It's very convenient to anything in the Harrisburg, Hershey and Central PA areas. It's my home when I'm in town (hopefully you'll consider it your home when you're there and I'm not), so my home is decorated in my taste, which happens to be mid-century Americana. (think young Elvis Presley and '57 Cadillacs) It's very "retro" in style, yet has all of our our modern comforts including high-quality wi-fi. This is a comfortable home and the opposite of a corporate hotel. It's your home when you rent it and all yours. You'll find everything that you'd expect in a normal American home as far as amenities such as cookware, common foods and spices, linens, washer/dryer, pots and pans, and so on. You are welcome to help yourself to anything in the house. You don't have to bring anything other than your smiles. Everything is already here. There's plenty of towels, linens, pillows, etc. I have gone out of my way to have extra blankets, pillows, towels and other things that make it a home. There are extra sleeping bags for kids just in case. You'll always have enough of the "comfort" things. There's always extra soap, shampoo, toothpaste and more in case you forget to bring your favorite things. Truth is you really don't "need" to bring anything at all, unless you plan to cook a specific dish. But even then the odds are the spices you'd use are likely already here. You are always welcome to use whatever you come across. You are more than welcome to cook and make yourselves at home in every way. Feel free to use the appliances, condiments, pots and pans, and anything else you find. There are guitars, a full drum kit, piano, and other instruments there for anyone to enjoy. I trust my guests to use common sense and not beat them up; but they are there to be enjoyed 👍 There's a rec-room, bar-type area downstairs that has air hockey and foosball, as well as a large bar for the adults. There are a lot of old-school board and card games also. There's a large parking lot that can handle around 10-15 vehicles and there is additional unlimited parking 1/2 mile away for approved larger events. There is an outdoor seating area with a picnic table and other tables and chairs for all-season sitting and hanging out. There is a small fire-pit and a gas grill. The gas grill isn't new and fancy, but it works and you're welcome to use it. There are two charcoal grills as well. ....again, nothing huge or fancy, but they work just fine. This is a great place for couples, families, and events. It's great for many occasions: family reunions, pre-wedding get-togethers, a couples night, fantasy football drafts, and more. Sometimes it's just nice to have a place where the whole group or extended family can stay under one roof. Pets: I love dogs! However, they do cause more issues than many folks realize. Please describe your pet when you place your reservation request. There is a pet fee and it covers (2). If you have more than that, please let me know and there would be an additional reasonable fee. Events: *The big exception to the rule as far as "events" go is this: No parties for locals under 30 who just want to have a party just for a party's sake. Unfortunately the only problem guests I've ever had were with a handful of 20'somethings parties. * *Paying for Guests: "Guests" are whoever comes to the house. It's not just who is staying overnight. Please ask if you have questions about this. * My feeling is that you can sleep around 15-20 people in beds. Now, that's two per bed and a couple of pull-out sofas. Most of the beds are queen-sized. So if you're a cozy group and don't mind two beds in a room and two persons per bed, then around 15 people in beds is reasonable. If you're like me and want leg-room and your own bed, then it might be more like 10 people. Then again, one time I hosted a group that was largely young guys in the Boy Scouts and they were fine with sleeping on a few couches and sleeping bags on the floor. If that's the case then I bet sleeping up to 20 would be reasonable. For some reason the site keeps saying "sleeps 30" and that's not true and I keep trying to change it. As far as group size goes, I've had charity events that had over 30 guests. Now, that's the maximum in my opinion and that definitely does not mean overnight guests. An example would be having an "event" in the day with roughly 30 guests and around 15-20 of them stay the night. When you rent the property the home is all yours to do as you please. I want everyone to have a great time . Just please treat my home as you'd like yours to be treated and do your best to leave it as you found it. I live there part of the time when I'm not travelling myself, so it's my home when it's not rented, but it's all yours during your stay. Please keep in mind that while sometimes I pay a housekeeper to help me out with cleaning and pay a handyman to help me with repairs, I do not charge a cleaning fee or ask for a security deposit like many places do. Therefore you are basically on the honor system to clean up after yourselves the best you can. There is a wooded area with a small creek behind the property that can be nice for a short nature walk. There are two parks that are walking distance from the house. *There is an old cemetery next to the house, as the house used to be a church. I think it's pretty neat, but maybe some folks might think it weird so I'm mentioning it. The cemetery is from the Civil War era, so it's mostly historic rather than accepting new "customers" lol* Most folks seem to think it's pretty cool and interesting. I like to think I'm super chill as a host. But please don't fib about the number of guests you will have. The rate does depend somewhat on the number of guests. The reasoning is simple: a group of 0 having a wedding reception obviously uses a lot more resources and adds more wear & tear than a couple or family of four going to HersheyPark and giving themselves a special treat. So please be honest about the number of guests, whether they are actually spending the night or not. Any questions or special requests; just ask! I do my best to make sure you have a great stay and it helps to ask questions ahead of time. This is not a full-time professional business. This is my part-time home when I'm in town. So please treat it as thus. If you place a reservation request please give some idea of what the occasion is for your visit. I try to cater the stay to the occasion the best I can. Hopefully it's a happy and memorable visit!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
Hot Tub / Spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly

Map of Harrisburg, PA

Reviews

4.9/5.0
Outstanding(115 Reviews)
5.0
Dec 2023
We are local and we’re looking for somewhere to hold a sleepover birthday party for our daughter and Biff’s place was perfect! There was great communication and he was very easy to work with. We had plenty of room for everyone and we had everything we needed. We would definitely recommend staying here!
5.0
Dec 2023
This place was just perfect our family to gather for a pre-holiday visit. We’ve stayed in many homes over the years and this was our favorite. It is so unique and inviting, and even the photos can’t fully capture. With the musical instruments on the alter, and air hockey, darts and bar in the basement, there was plenty of activities to keep all entertained. The living room/dining area had ample room for eating and visiting and just enjoying all the unique decor. I’d definitely recommend!
5.0
Nov 2023
All eight of us agreed (ages 12 to 65) that this is the most unique Vrbo we have ever stayed in! Biff was above and beyond accommodating. This home is an attraction in itself. We jammed, sang, danced, we played darts, enjoyed a movie and sleept so well! Everything was clean and plenty of pillows and blankets for our whole crew. No more crowded and crammed in hotels for us when we visit Hershey! Can't wait to come back.
5.0
Nov 2023
We had so much fun! Thank you!
10.0
Nov 2023
We had a big group (12) to accommodate and Biff's place was just perfect for us. Close to Harrisburg, lots of communal space to hang out in as a group and ample beds for us all. We all just wish we had more time to spend there!
5.0
Oct 2023
We had a big group (12) to accommodate and Biff's place was just perfect for us. Close to Harrisburg, lots of communal space to hang out in as a group and ample beds for us all. We all just wish we had more time to spend there!
4.0
star 5 empty
Oct 2023
The pros definitely outweigh the cons, so this place might be perfect for you. I think our weekend was just bad timing. The space is super charming. From the pictures you can see the fun. Scattered about are the eclectic items that make this space special, It's a solid 25 minutes to Hersheypark.The area felt really safe. The things that didn't work for me personally were the staircases. The steps going downstairs the basement did not have a railing. The stairs going upstairs were very steep. I'm afraid of heights so I avoided that whole floor completely. My teens claimed the upstairs and everything was fine until they discovered over 25 dead and alive stinkbugs. The owner gave us a very detailed story about why they were there, and we know stickbugs don't bite, but for kids, having bugs everywhere in your room is definitely offsetting. We ultimately left a day early because they couldn't fall asleep the first night until 3am because they were catching bugs. The next day they slept in incredibly late because of that and it took away half of our day. The rain was also unrelenting, which is probably why the smell in the basement was noticeable. We also were not aware that the owner was also staying in house, but we saw cars come and go and lights turn on and off while we were outside. Overall this place has absolutely everything you need for an event or rental to stay in, and my boys loved the instruments. Walking through the cemetery at night on Friday the 13th was fun too.
5.0
Oct 2023
Biff’s place is about as unique as it gets from the decor to the DVD and music collection. Only knock is the lack of another bathroom. Hope to stay again.

FAQs

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

The average price for a rental in Harrisburg is R 2,689 per night. This rental is R 1,161 above the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Harrisburg \/ Hershey Happy! Lots of space and fun and a great location. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Harrisburg \/ Hershey Happy! Lots of space and fun and a great location pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Harrisburg \/ Hershey Happy! Lots of space and fun and a great location?

We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.

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