Homestead Lodging

This home is in the heart of the interest area for which people come to this region. Not too far to drive to local areas, and less than three miles to Costco! My wife and I had the pleasure of staying here in the middle of Sept. 2011, for three days. Everything is as advertised, and mostly better. My wife and I will only stay at clean decent places - and we intend to come back here for another stay. Don't come here if mediocre is your standard.

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It was a pleasure meeting you and having you as our guests at Homestead Lodging. Thank you for your honest review. We appreciate your taking the time to review Homestead Lodging. We look forward to seeing you again!

- Bob and Lori (innkeeper)

Visited from Worcestershire, England for 4 nights as part of a two week holiday at Easter 2011 having been to Minneapolis for a wedding and Washington DC . Lori and Bob could not do enough to ensure that our visit to Smoketown was relaxed but full of interesting places to visit and great places to eat. Room overlooked the Amish Farm which was fascinating, while not disturbing their Amish neighbour's privacy. Secluded, quiet but close to Lancaster and Strasburg. Weather was warm so able to sit on their patio to read surrounded by green fields and the meandering river-beautiful! Nothing was too much trouble and their children were delightful and helpful too. Breakfast is continental but adequate to start the day, Lori cooks all her own pasteries!! Highly recommend for its position, views and one of the warmest welcomes I have had in many visits to the USA. It provided great "down time" in a busy holiday and we then moved on to Gettysburg which is only 1hour 20 mins away which as Brits we found fascinating.

I have stayed at Homestead Lodging often during the past 16 years. It not only has everything I could ask for, also, because I sometimes travel alone, I ALWAYS feel totally safe and protected there. I will be staying with Bob and Lori again later this month and am so looking forward to being there and seeing them. I think that the disapointment that someone voiced is due to not asking questions. If you look at the name of this place, nowhere does it say "bed and BREAKFAST"; it says lodging. A continental breakfst is provided, as stated on their website. If you make your reservations on the website, this information is provided just under the "rates" table so that you may factor that into your decision. Rooms and bathrooms are nice, comfortable and clean. All that I could ask for, and more.

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Thank you for taking the time to submit your thoughts. We truly appreciate the loyal friends throughout our 27 yrs and always strive to accurately describe our lodging and continental breakfast. See you soon!

- Bob and Lori (innkeeper)

My husband and I live in Florida and are both retired. We often look for places to stay that are clean, quiet and have a small but good breakfast. Well, let me tell you, this is the PLACE!!!!! Lori and Bob can't be any nicer and more helpful. They have recommended great places to eat and visit. The breakfast is just right for a "senior citizen", I really don't think you need all that food, do you? She has beautiful fresh baked pastry every day. Also, there are bagels, muffins and oatmeal.Oh, and the coffee and tea are never ending. What more could you want to get your day started?????? Besides with all the Amish food, you will certainly get your fill later on in the day. We have stayed with them twice and plan on staying again in May of 2012. Can't wait to see you both. LoAnn and Bill Arnauckas

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Hi LoAnn and Bill! Thank you for taking time to write and share your experience at Homestead Lodging. We are thrilled you have found us to be your "home away from home" and enjoy our B&B and the continental breakfast. Looking forward to seeing you in May of 2012!

- Bob and Lori (innkeeper)

My wife and I booked this place on internet on 6/25/2011 looking for bed and breakfast place (as advertised) for one night. On arrival we were greeted and welcomed by Lori. We were shown to our room on the second floor, nice room very very clean one could see all the nooks and cranies in the bathroom vere very clean, as well as the bedroom area. It was a little dificuld to walk into bedroom because the bathroom (3feet) was directly in front of the door so you had to walk into the bathroom then close the bedroom door and walk into the bedroom from the bathroom. However the breakeast was the bigest disappointment, no sit down area, two choices walk outside the house up and down on outside steps to the open patio or carry your coffe and mufing up narrow and steep stairs to your room and fight the bathroom door again. We wanted Bed and BREAKFAST thinking sit down "English" breakfast, instead it was less much less then normal "Continental" breakfast. Now we come to the paying surprise! if you pay with the credit card be prepared you will pay more then a quoted price. It all added up to our disappointment. Sorry Lori but taht's how we feel. Peter and Joeie

My husband Chris Cunningham and I stayed at Homestead for 3 nights and we thought it was clean and beautiful. We took many business cards so we can recommend Homestead Lodging to our relatives and friends. We will definitely use them in the future. The price was reasonable and the had a great breakfast. I give them an A+. Thank you Bob and Lori! Have a wonderful season.

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It was a pleasure meeting you and having you as our guests. We look forward to seeing you in the future!

- Bob and Lori (innkeeper)

Lori and Bob were phenominal hosts. They did everything they could to make our stay with them a great experience. Their location is central for taking in all the sites and experiences of the Lancaster area. I definitely would return to the Homestead.

Exceptional in every way, the hosts Bob and Lori did all they could to make our stay most welcome. The rooms were exceptionally clean, tidy without the loss of character. The location was ideal in every way to visit the fine surroundings of Lancaster County.

We’ve been staying here at least once a year for almost 20 years and it’s always a pleasure!

Never have I stayed in a better place! Lori made breakfast such a wonderful experience that though we planned to eat upon rising, we chose instead to partake in some of the best muffins (homemade) we had ever tasted! Four very fussy (past middle-aged) women all agreed we can’t keep our homes in such immaculate conditions! Kudos to Lori!

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Thank you for taking the time to write and for your kind words! It was a pleasure having you as our guests and we are thrilled you enjoyed the B&B experience and found our place immaculate! My day is "charged up" when I know our guests have enjoyed the breakfast and their stay at Homestead Lodging.

- Bob and Lori (innkeepers )

The stay with homestead lodging was a relaxed and peaceful vacation. Breakfast was served promptly each moring . Bob and Lori were so accomodating and helpful. We highly recommend Homestead Lodging

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Thank you very much for taking a few moments to write a review. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and look forward to having you as our guests at Homestead Lodging in the future.

- Lori (innkeeper)

This was my mother and i first stay at a b&b. We couldn't have had a better time. The room was clean the morning breakfast was wonderful and lori and robert were very nice. We would definitely come back again.

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Thank you for taking the time to write. We look forward to your next visit at Homestead Lodging!

- Lori (innkeeper)

Our family very much enjoyed our stay at Homestead. This B&B was a unique blend of custom built home / hotel. The rooms were of ample size all with adjoining baths. Sort of motel accommodations in a private home. The hospitality was wonderful and the breakfast pastries were to die for. The view and property were beautiful and the value was appreciated. We most definitely will stay again if in the area.

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review for Homestead Lodging. We appreciate your comments and evaluation. Have a great day! Bob and Lori

- Lori (innkeeper)

I spent 6 days there last July and one night this past March. It was clean as a whistle in a beautiful setting and the innkeepers could not have been more hospitable or helpful! The pastries in the AM were to die for!! I challenge anyone to try to beat Lori in the art of baking! All I can say is, GOOD LUCK! You have your work cut out for you! I would never stay anywhere else if I were in Lancaster County, that's how much I loved it there!! If you go there, tell Lori Miss Apricot recommended her inn! She'll know exactly who it is!!!