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Slyder Farmhouse

Gettysburg National Military Park

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What to know before booking

The Slyder Farmhouse is an exceptional year-round place to stay and is located within the Gettysburg National Military Park, where it witnessed the Battle of Gettysburg. The Slyder Farmhouse offers a large loft bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 queen murphy bed; 1 bathroom; fully-equipped and updated eat-in kitchen with dishes, utensils, Keurig coffee maker, stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator; and sitting room. The 6,000 acre Gettysburg National Military Park comprises a mosaic of pastoral landscapes and forested knolls, with pockets of dispersed wetland and intermittent streams.

reservation Window

12 Months

max Stay

6 nights

Official campground details, summarized

Concise planning notes based on the public Recreation.gov campground information.

Facilities

The Slyder Farmhouse offers a large loft bedroom with 1 queen bed and 1 queen murphy bed; 1 bathroom; fully-equipped and updated eat-in kitchen with dishes, utensils, Keurig coffee maker, stove, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator; and sitting room. Central heating and air conditioning provide comfort year-round. Bed linens, sheets, pillows, and a limited supply of towels are available. Dish soap and dishwasher detergent are provided. Keyless access code provided prior to scheduled arrival. Interested in the history of the house? Slyder Farmhouse History

Natural Features

The 6,000 acre Gettysburg National Military Park comprises a mosaic of pastoral landscapes and forested knolls, with pockets of dispersed wetland and intermittent streams. The park includes woodlots and forested habitat with mature oak and hickory trees. Springtime brings a variety of wildflowers such as bluebells and violets that cover the landscape with color. From summer to fall, the field and forest floors will come to life with the many species of aster and goldenrod found in the park. Black-eyed susan is abundant throughout the park. Visitors can also see cardinal flowers, a favorite to hummingbirds and distinguishable by its bright scarlet flower. The park is also home to numerous birds, mammals, reptiles, and amphibians.

Recreation

There are numerous ways to experience the battlefield. Visit the park's Things to Do page to learn about self-guided auto tours, licensed battlefield guided tours, easy paved walking trails as well as unpaved to explore and hike. Trails are available in close proximity to the home. At the park's visitor center, visitors can marvel at the Gettysburg cyclorama painting, original artifacts, or find their own civil war ancestors. A variety of ranger-led programs are offered throughout the day. Also, Eisenhower National Historic Site is just about five minutes away. It is the only home ever owned by the 34th president.

Nearby Attractions

Within a short drive, visitors can explore the town of Gettysburg with even more historic sites, quaint shops, and restaurants to please every palate. Throughout Adams County, visitors will find wineries, cider makers, cultural and music festivals, covered bridges, antiques, crafts, and farmers' markets brimming with local apples and other fresh, local produce. About 45 minutes away is Hershey, Pennsylvania which is home to Chocolate World and Hershey Park. And, just 35 minutes from Hershey is Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and Pennsylvania Dutch country.

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Site Slyder Farmhouse

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Important notices

By making this reservation, you agree to complete the reservation process, as outlined below: Step 1: Please visit Recreation.gov to review our properties and dates of availability. Step 2: Once you have identified the property and dates you are interested in booking, you will be able to book your reservation! Step 3: IMPORTANT: The leasing agreement must be completed in full and submitted to GETT_Housing_Rental@nps.gov. This action finalizes your booking! Please complete/return the leasing agreement within 24 - 48 hours within receiving. The leasing agreement will be emailed to you for signing approximately 4 weeks before your check-in date. If you do not submit the completed leasing agreement, your reservation will be released.
Reservations may be made up to 6 months in advance. A minimum 2-consecutive night stay and a maximum 6-consecutive night stay. The Lessee shall pay to the Lessor the nightly rent plus a $250.00 refundable security deposit. In the event of the failure of Lessee to keep and perform all of the terms, covenants, and conditions of this Lease, Lessor may apply or use any portion of the security deposit that is reasonably necessary to compensate Lessor for all loss or damage sustained or suffered by Lessor. Payment in full required at time you book reservation. A $10 cancellation or change fee applies if the reservation is changed or cancelled. Customers who cancel within 14 days before the arrival date will also forfeit the first night's use fee.
A Keyless Access code will be provided via email (welcome letter) approximately 5-7 days before your check-in date. Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 10:00 AM. The 10am check-out time is strict. We have multiple houses to complete turnovers for in a short period of time and it is very important that we have the complete time allotted for this. If any guest stays beyond the check-out time, we will have the right to cancel future stays at any of our historic houses. Check out procedures - Lessee shall broom sweep all floors; place all used towels, etc. in the provided hamper; strip used bed linens and leave on bed; empty all trash and recycling, and leave next to the door outside; place dirty dishes in the dishwasher and begin wash cycle; and remove any personal belongings by 10 AM on the termination date of the lease. Door must be locked upon leaving. Vehicles are to be removed from the premises after the termination of the lease, and access to the property is unauthorized after check-out. Violation of this policy can result in ineligibility for future rentals and ticketing and/or removal of vehicles from the premises.
The Person named on the reservation (Lessee) must be an occupant of the property during the entire term of the lease. The maximum capacity for tenancy for the leased premises is 4.

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Common questions

How do I book Slyder Farmhouse?

Reservations are handled by Recreation.gov, not by Kestrel. Use the official reservation link on this page to book. Kestrel only watches availability and tells you when a site frees up.

How far in advance can I book?

Recreation.gov lists a booking window of 12 Months for this campground.

How quickly will I hear about a cancellation?

Kestrel rescans every two minutes, and every 30 seconds during the provider's daily release window. Alerts go out by email as soon as a matching site appears.