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Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream. | Other in Newville

10.0 (31 Reviews) | 4 Bedrooms 1 Bathroom 7 Guests

Shippensburg Other | Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca. 1700’s) on famous trout stream.

4 Bedroom Place in Shippensburg, Newville

The stone farmhouse called Fontinalis (meaning of the spring) was built in the flourishing mill village of Springfield in the late 1700s. The source of power for the mills was and remains the 5th largest spring in Pennsylvania, Big Spring. The spring and stream are visible from the house and a short walk down the hill places you at the meandering flow that runs through a beautiful valley of farms and woodlands. Big Spring Run is known as one of the crown jewels of the Cumberland valley limestone trout streams. which includes the Yellow Breeches, Letort, Falling Spring and Green Spring, all notable fisheries and part of the history of North American fly fishing. This is paradise for fly fishermen and If you enjoy wildlife, Big Spring Run is home to deer and turkeys and is a favorite spot for birders.
Fontinalis is located in Newville. It’s placed about 11 miles in each direction from neighboring Shippensburg and Carlisle.
The farm house is also known locally as " the spite house" as it was built by a Scottish immigrant named Davidson to prevent the construction of a road through Springfield village that would have made Springfield the County seat. His efforts appear to have succeeded since Carlisle is now the seat of Cumberland county.
Our home has been restored with attention to detail and features the original hardware on doors, chair rail molding, wide plank floors, deep window sills, colonial colors and fireplaces. Light fixtures and antique furnishings, including pieces from the 1700s , complete the colonial ambience. The home can sleep up to 7 with three queen beds and a single bed in four bed rooms located on the second floor. However, we charge a fee of $50.00 per stay for each quest over four. We have one full bathroom with shower and tub located on the second floor and a powder room is located downstairs. The kitchen is well appointed with a work island, updated appliances, cooking utensils, and coffee/ espresso makers. The dinning room off the kitchen is great for gatherings as is the living room area. . The thick stone walls help keep the house warm and the radiant base board heat runs throughout the house. On warmest days the second floor air conditioning makes sleeping very comfortable and helps to cool the downstairs.
There is an outdoor seating area and dinning space that is surrounded by a lush garden. An outdoor grill and fire pit area are available for outdoor entertaining. The kitchen garden off the paved area is full of herbs and mints to make any beverage or meal full of flavor.
The summer kitchen building located near the back entrance is occasionally used to create hearth meals for large gatherings. Also located in the corner of the kitchen is the perfect storage hanging space for fisherman to store waders, cleats and other fishing gear.
Fontinalis is located in a community with rural character with several homes nearby that were part of the historic mill village. The sound of clopping horses from our Amish neighbors is regularly heard and enhances the early American feel of our home.
We are a few miles from the Appalachian trail, in fact the mid point of the trail is located near Boiling Springs only 10 miles away. Mountain lakes for swimming, canoeing and fishing are close by and a hiking/biking trail developed from an old railroad track is nearby. Lancaster, the heart of Amish country, and Hershey Park (amusement rides) are an hour or so away. Day trips to Baltimore , Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. are practical from our home. Gettysburg is a 45 minute drive through beautiful Appalachian orchard country and other famous civil war and revolutionary war battle fields are in day trip range. We are located mid way between Dickinson College and Shippensburg University placing College town amenities within 10 minutes drive. Foodies will enjoy a variety of restaurants, a beer trail, ice cream trail and the Carlisle farmers market on Wednesdays with fresh produce , cheese, local meats and fresh Amish baked goods.

Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca 1700’s) on famous trout stream is located in Shippensburg. Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca 1700’s) on famous trout stream provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, TV, Balcony/Terrace, among other amenities. This Other features Air Conditioner, TV, Balcony/Terrace, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Fontinalis- Historic stone farm house (ca 1700’s) on famous trout stream has 4 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 7 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Other because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Other, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Other has a friendly neighborhood, and the Shippensburg has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Other in Shippensburg, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner

Parking

Pool

View

Ocean View

Balcony/Terrace

Security/Safety

Bedding/Linens

Wellness Facilities

Fireplace/Heating

Entertainment

Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking

Child Friendly

Internet

Kitchen

Laundry

Facility Overview

Bathrooms

Towels

Toilet paper

Hair dryer

Soap

Bathtub or shower

Bedroom

Air conditioning

Bed sheets

Heating

Dryer

Fireplace

Iron/ironing board

Energy-saving switches

Breakfast

Dining table

Cookware/dishes/utensils

Paper towels

Kitchen island

Dishwasher

Coffee/tea maker

Microwave

Blender

Refrigerator

Toaster

Spices

Electric kettle

Stovetop

Oven

Kitchen

Accessibility

This property does not have elevators

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

Well-lit path to entrance

Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Area rugs in public areas

Handrails in stairways

Stair-free path to entrance

Activities

Kayaking

Hunting

Rafting

Hiking/biking trails

Wildlife and game walks

Fitness center access

Casino

Mountain biking

Birdwatching

Skiing

Cycling

Fishing

Water tubing

Swimming

Entertainment

Smart TV

DVD player

General

English

At least 80% lighting from LEDs

Beach towels

Video library

Smoke-free property

Guest Services

Separate living room

Dining table

Microwave

Laundry facilities

Refrigerator

DVD player

Kitchen

Laundry facilities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: internet access

Outdoors

Garden

Outdoor furniture

BBQ grill(s)

Firepit

Deck or patio

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available

Child Policy

Children are welcome.

Event Policy

No events allowed

Pet Policy

Pets not allowed

Smoking Policy

Smoking is not permitted

Cashless transactions are available 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 onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Gretchen A.

Aug 14, 2025 07:31:59 PM

Review Score: 10

Summary: It was the most stunning surprise as we walked into this richly decorated, most beautiful home. Check in and communication with the host ensured ease of the process. We took full advantage of the fully equiped home and and kitchen and never left after our arrival as we ate meals in the garden and dinner in the dining room. The beds are so comfortable and the sheets were top quality. We enjoyed the weekend so much we are booking for next year.

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