Inn Details
The B.F. Hiestand House is an elegant High Queen Anne style Victorian home conveniently located in the Historic Rivertowne of Marietta along the Susquehanna River. From this location it is a short trip to Hershey, Historic Lancaster City, Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Wineries, Outlets, the Historic Rivertownes of Marietta, Columbia and Wrightsville, and many other local attractions and sights.
The gracious Inn was designed by local architect C. Emlen Urban, and built in 1887 as the home of B. Frank Hiestand, a well known lumber mill owner of his time, and his family. The house is on the Historic Registry of homes.
The first floor features a rare american chestnut foyer and staircase. Two parlors with pocket doors and fireplaces are great places to unwind with a good book or viewing a DVD on the large screen TV. In the formal dining room, the mahogany wainscoting and coiffered ceiling are magnificent. Freehand stenciling enhances the triple stained glass windows. Afternoon refreshments and a full breakfast will be served in this cheerful room. The second floor bathrooms contain stain glass windows and hand painted French tile work surrounding whirlpool tubs or spa shower.
Location
- Location is best described as:
- Nearest major city: Lancaster, PA (10 miles east)
- Nearest major airport: Harrisburg, PA (MDT) 18 miles
- Directions from airport:
south on route 441, turn right onto Market St. Turn right into our driveway, the 1st drive on the right
Room Rates (USD American Dollars)
All occupancy rates are subject to change
- State and local taxes may apply
- Accommodations: Rooms
- There are 6 guest accommodations (6 with private baths)
- Double occupancy rate is between $ 139.00 and $ 229.00
- Other Accommodations: Rooms
Amenities
| In Room | |
| Air conditioning | Alarm clock |
| Bath robes | CD player |
| Ceiling fans | DVD Player |
| Desk | Fireplace |
| Fridge | Hairdryer |
| Hot tub/whirlpool tub | Internet Service |
| Ironing Board | Library |
| Private entrance | Radio |
| Satellite/Cable TV | TV |
| VCR | Videos |
| Wi-Fi | |
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| On Site | |
| Amenities Basket | BBQ grill |
| Board games | Computer |
| Conference Rooms | Copier |
| Fax Machine | Piano |
| TV Video games | Telephone |
| Washer/dryer | |
Meals
- A Full breakfast is included with room rate
- Breakfast is served from: Flexible
- Breakfast is served in the Breakfast available in the Cannon Cottage, Dining Room
- Additional food services included in room rate: Dessert, Non-alcoholic beverage
- Special meals available: Gluten Free, Vegan, Low Fat, Restricted, Vegetarian
Policies
- Minimum stay required (2 night on holiday weekends, or weekends in October)
- Smoking is allowed outside only (smoking permited outside on the verandah)
- Guest pets are welcome (Dogs permitted with a $10 per day charge)
- Limitations on children staying
- No childcare is provided
- Consumption of alcohol is permitted
- Deposit amount required (One night's room rate is required as a deposit to hold your reservation.)
- Check in time is 3-6 p.m. and Check out time is 11 a.m.
- Cancellations:
Due to our small size, cancellations affect us significantly. If you must cancel your
reservation, we will refund your deposit within 14 days of your arrival date. Any cancellation request received less than 14 days prior to your arrival date will receive a refund of deposit if the reserved room can be re-rented. We will make every attempt to re-rent the room on your behalf. All cancellations are subject to a $20.00 administration fee. - Accepted by the following agencies:
- Authentic Bed and Breakfast Association of Lancaster County
- PA Dutch CVB
- Pennsylvania Tourism and Lodging Association
- Professional Association of Innkeepers International
- Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce
- York CVB
Innkeepers
- Innkeeper(s): Pam & Dallas Fritz
- The innkeepers speak: English
- There is one dog on the property
Area Attractions
Amusement Park, Antique Shopping, Gourmet/Fine Dining, Historical interests, Movie Theater, Museum, National/State parks, Nature area, Amish Community, Outlet Stores, Performing Theater, Picnic area, River, Ski area, Vineyard, Winery, Zoo
Onsite or Nearby Activities
Bicycle rental, Bicycle riding trails, Canoeing, Downhill Skiing, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Kayaking, Mountain Bike trails, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Ski rentals, Water sports
Marietta Nearby Cities
Noted below are the approximate distances from Marietta, Pennsylvania.