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Smart TV, DVD player
Dining
Shower, hair dryer, towels, soap
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Orrtanna, PA
  • Gettysburg National Military Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg College
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Gettysburg Battlefield Museum
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (50)
The price is €322
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includes taxes & fees
20 Jul - 21 Jul
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Happy Hen Loft minutes from Gettysburg sleeps 8

Welcome to The Happy Hen!

Stay in the entire upstairs of a charming, fully renovated 100+ year-old farmhouse-just 10 minutes (8 miles) from downtown Gettysburg. With cozy decor, modern amenities, and wine country right around the corner, it's the perfect blend of historic charm and comfort.

The Space
The Happy Hen offers 4 bedrooms, 1 bath (with a stall-style shower), a well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable living space filled with antiques and local charm. Outside, unwind by the fire pit or enjoy a quiet evening under the stars.

Located within minutes of The Historic Cashtown Inn, Pennsylvania's top wineries, two state parks, ski slopes, and the historic Gettysburg Battlefield, this home is ideal for exploring the region.

The Hen is the entire upper level of our two-unit farmhouse. The lower level is The Rested Rooster. Each unit has its own private entrance, but the yard, fire pit, and charcoal grill are shared spaces.

Historic Charm
Built over a century ago, the farmhouse was thoughtfully renovated in 2016. The original wood floors, antique doors, and vintage fixtures remain, preserving the home's authenticity. Expect creaky floors, cozy corners, and character in every room.

Note: Due to its historic nature, the bathroom is compact, and there are a few low-clearance doorways (tall guests, duck!). The home sits close to the road, and traffic-including orchard trucks-can be heard. If you're sensitive to sound, we provide white noise machines and earplugs.

Sound carries between floors, much like in a hotel, but most guests are respectful of each other.

Important Notes

Departure procedures include: cleaning dishes, and taking out trash.

A signed rental agreement is required.

High-speed WiFi with unlimited data is included.

Pet Policy
We welcome pets with a $75 flat fee for the first and $25 for each additional. Our "Top Dog Package" includes:

Sanitized pet bed

Dry shampoo and paw wipes

Waste bags

Food/water bowls and placemat

Microfiber towels

Endless treat jar

The home is professionally treated for fleas/ticks and cleaned thoroughly between guests-including black light scans for accidents. Pets are not allowed on furniture..

Guest Access
Guests enjoy full access to the upstairs unit, the yard, fire pit, and shared grill.

Final Reminders

This is a historic home close to the road-expect some traffic noise.

If you're looking for character, convenience, and a touch of country life just outside Gettysburg, The Happy Hen is a wonderful place to roost.
During your stay at this apartment building, you'll be within walking distance of The Round Barn Farm Market. A kitchen and a balcony are available in the apartment.
  • Air-conditioned apartment with kitchen, balcony and living room
  • 7 minutes by car from Gettysburg National Military Park and 14 minutes from Gettysburg Battlefield Museum
Happy Hen Loft @The Farmhouse offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Biglerville apartment is smoke free.

Property manager

Danielle Davis

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,300 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Happy Hen Loft The Farmhouse
Happy Hen Loft @the Farmhouse Apartment
Happy Hen Loft @the Farmhouse Biglerville
Happy Hen Loft @the Farmhouse Apartment Biglerville
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Happy Hen Loft minutes from Gettysburg sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Businesses Trip

The stay over all was uneventful. Rooms were ok. Dispute having insects getting in. Had a small issue with the electric, but it was addressed to
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Happy Hen was the perfect spot for my wife and I and our two children, aged 10 and 6. Minutes away from the battlefield, with a very convenient Dollar General just down the road, the HH was cozy and delightful. We intend to stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful and Peaceful escape

It is a simple and beautiful set up on the 2nd floor. We enjoyed saying hello to the goats each time we arrived and everything was very smooth. The only oddity is that there are very few light switches several of the ceiling lights are turned on at the light. I would definitely stay here again. It was very convenient for how close it is to Gettysburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Hudson W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Weekend Getaway

We stayed here in winter, and it was a lovely spot to get away for a few days. Many heaters were provided for optimal temperature customization.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mrs. D.Taylor

AAA+ property owners, friendly and helpful. The Happy Hen Loft was such an adorable, rustic apartment. I would not have been happier any where else. Centrally located to some very historic sites and the area is so beautifully surround by nature. Truly marvelous place to stay. Thank you for such an enjoyable trip! I will be back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spring break trip

The area was quaint. Are grandchildren loved the goats in the barnyard. We had an enjoyable stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa & Andy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls’ Getaway

Perfect meeting place for four girls to meet up and reconnect! Lots of space , comfortable beds and living room furniture. Only issue was ton of stink bugs trying to stay out of the cold inside with us! Nothing an exterminator couldn’t fix! Would stay again! Loved the friendly goats in the yard!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Isabelle

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful decor and space inside the property. Would have been nice to have a pot and pan provided. Ideally a walking trail around the yard would be great for future. Goats outside were adorable and lots of amenities were provided such as tv, internet, other kitchen items and everything was good quality. Can definitely hear the neighbors well. A bit high of a cleaning fee for still needing to do a fair amount of cleanup before leaving. Otherwise wonderful place and would stay again if I had a group and a pet.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dominique C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

We very much enjoyed our stay at the Happy Hen. Close to everything we wanted to do, but still very much out in the country, quiet, cozy, and had a great time at the fire pit under the stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Peaceful stay

It was a very a peaceful and charming home with alot of space. It was comfortable and cozy. It was very close to Gettysburg and the National Apple Festival. We would recommend it and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgianna H.

Liked: Cleanliness

6 night stay/late night arrival

Beautiful apartment. Everything was clean and the rooms were bigger than i expected being 4 bedrooms and an older house. We got a late start to our trip, as promised when i let her know, the main lights were on for us. We also adored the welcoming committee. As a misplaced country girl, I loved being greeted by the goats when we came and went. The only negative things there was a lot of semi traffic and the shower was quite cramped, but overall very nice place!!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and convenient

Great place for exploring the area. We attended a show at Totem Pole and the battlefields of Gettysburg so this place was ideal. Needs a new smart TV as the Chanel choice is extremely limited and the tv was old so unable to stream from iPad. There were six of us so although enough bedding the bathroom facility was extremely cramped and kitchen likewise. Great for the two nights we stayed but with six of us I would not have wanted to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

Liked: Cleanliness

An adorable historic home!

My sister, friends and I thoroughly enjoyed our weekend stay at the Happy Hen! It was clean, had all the amenities we needed (plus more!), and we had fun admiring the home’s historic accents. Danielle was very responsive to any messages/questions. There were many both indoor and outdoor activities in close proximity to the house, and we hope to come back in the near future. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Dot W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Gettysburg

Very comfortable and homey. House has plenty of space. Loved the yard and the fire pit! Wish the weather was a bit warmer so we could have enjoyed it. The intersection with 30 was a bit busy. Children and pets need to be watched very carefully.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location to Gettysburg

The Happy Hen was very clean and had a great location to Gettysburg. The place was so cute with a lot of historic details. My sister, who was on the trip with me, is recommending this place to her daughter. We will definitely stay here again when we return to Gettysburg in the fall
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nicquelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick Stop in Gettysburg

A great place for home base when exploring the area. A little tough if you’re tall (over 6’) many head hazards. But cute and dog friendly. Only true complaint was the road noise. If you’re from the country, you won’t get used to it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for a short family getaway

This was a great home that was perfect for our weekday family ski trip. Convenient location within short drive of several activities. Would definitely recommend checking it out if you want a quick getaway from the city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect situation!

We rented this adorable farm house for our family the weekend of our daughter ‘s wedding at Hauser Hill. It is 2 minutes from the venue, perfectly clean and stocked with all necessities. So spacious and plenty of parking. For the first night we had neighbors downstairs and would have loved to share the fire outside but simply had no time. Danielle went out of her way to communicate and make sure our stay went smoothly on this incredible weekend for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Harry M., HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot right outside of Gettysburg

We have reason to vist and this is the place for us. Easy to get to. Great restaurant near by
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable house with lots of room!

We loved staying here. The house was super cute and was really spacious. My kids loved all having their own rooms! We had everything we needed. We would love to stay here again if we visit Gettysburg again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cozy place to stay. Very clean and inviting. Will stay again.

Owners were easy to get ahold of. Check in/out quick and easy. Absolutely love the country atmosphere. Such a warm And welcoming place to stay. My whole family loved it. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021