Welcome To
Lancaster Mill Stay
One of Lancaster County's, PA's Best Airbnbs
Located in the beautiful, rolling hills of Northern Lancaster County
Conveniently located within walking distance of Downtown Lancaster, PA
Conveniently located within walking distance of Downtown Lancaster, PA
Meet The Hosts: Joel & Stephanie
I am an architect and have worked hard to try and create a beautiful and unique place for you to stay!
My wife is a marriage and family therapist – she is also our book keeper.
While I manage the Airbnb she makes clothes for our grandkids!
We have four kids and nine grandkids.
We have lived in Lancaster for over 20 years. We are nearby and available if you need anything!
More About Joel & Steph
Two years of being verified super hosts with over 60 5-star reviews! We love meeting new faces and providing a great, relaxing
House guidelines
Check-In
The county REQUIRES each guest and their party to fill out a manifest form in case of emergency. You can find the form in the welcome binder. Please fill out one form per party and place the paper inside of the drop box outside the house.
During your stay
- Blinds – just pull on the bottom to lower them.
- Drinks and snacks are free – help yourself!
- Hot water may take a minute or two to arrive.
- Don’t hit your head on the closet unit in the bedroom – we will be moving it closer to the wall.
- Toilet – the blue flush button is on the right side. Please do not flush anything other than toilet paper!
- The intersection by the house is quite busy – please be careful coming and going!
Check Out
Turn off lights and return the key to the lockbox. We’ll do the rest!
Gristmill history
Bechtel’s Mill was originally
build in 1777. After a fire, the
3.5 story, 42’X 52′ grist mill
was rebuilt to 2.5 stories.
In the the 1930’s, the mill
was converted into a
creamery after almost 100
years of operating as a flour,
grist, saw, and cider mill.
At peak performance, records
say the mill produced eight
barrels of flour in a day!
Restoring Since 2023
Since purchasing the mill at auction in May of 2023, we continue to work hard carefully updating the space, while preserving and restoring the historical elements.
Fishing & Exploring
- The pond is here to enjoy – no permit is required for fishing.
- Fishing poles can be found in the shed. The shed code is “silly” Please return the rods and lock up when you are done.
- Boat – use with caution! Each person in the boat should have a life jacket and anyone 12 and under needs to wear it!
- There is a path on the right of the pond meet the road about one acre in. Keep in mind – the grass does get quite long!
Amenities
- Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Electric kettle
- Coffee/tea maker
- Stove
- Refrigerator
- Kitchen utensils
- Dining table
- Baking sheet
- Blender
- Coffee
- Freezer
- Mini fridge
- Wine glasses
General
- Air conditioning
- Washing Machine
- Internet
- Wireless
- Dryer
- Hair Dryer
- Heating
Essentials
- Shampoo
- Hangers
- Iron
- Laptop Friendly workspace
- TV
- Sound system
- Balcony
- Linens
- Hot water
- Private entrance
- Extra pillows and blankets
- Cooking basics
- Laundromat
- Clothing storage
- Drying rack for clothing
- Ceiling fan
Policy
- Suitable for children
- Suitable for infants
- Long-term stays allowed
- Cleaning before checkout
Safety
- Smoke detector
- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- First aid kit
- Window guards
Parking
- Free parking
Bathroom
- Tub
- Bidet
- Cleaning products
- Body soap
- Conditioner
- Shower gel
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
Entertainment
- Board games