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Reviews of Lightner Farmhouse B&B

3.5 out of 5
Lightner Farmhouse B&B
2350 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 218 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 323 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 323 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The first night the room was too hot because we did not not think about turning the heater off. I found the bed to be uncomfortable and had trouble sleeping. The hospitality was wonderful and breakfast was great. We learned a lot of Civil war history. We were surprised to find that the other couple staying there was from our hometown also.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica

Travelled with family
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Everything was absolutely amazing from start to end! Had a fabulous weekend away from home!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with partner
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The breakfast was amazing! Everything was made well and was an enjoyable experience! The room was comfortable and it was easy to keep a good temperature.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katheryn

Travelled with family
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Step Back in Tine
Incredibile house with history! Innkeepers were very nice and accommodating to our needs. Highly recommend visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Desiree

Travelled with group
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Best stay EVER
Weather was great meanwhile we thought we were going to be dealing with rain the whole weekend. When you check in they go over the history of the lightener farm and the use of the home back during the civil war. Booked the Lincoln room which turned out to be the best room. The room had its own door to enter from the outside with a porch with several rocking chairs that looks over the left side of the property. Breakfast hands down was the best I’ve ever had on all of my stays in Gettysburgs over the past 7 yrs. The room was beyond comfortable and the shower was great with amazing water pressure. I will definitely be rebooking for all of my future trips to Gettysburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
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Wonderful hosts. Know lots of the area's history much of which has been incorporated in the house. Delicious breakfasts. Enjoyed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Travelled with partner
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Beautiful old farmhouse!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with partner
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A wonderful, cozy B&B. The innkeeper was very accommodating and courteous! Definitely recommended!

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
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The hosts are especially cordial. Steve Bailey provided a clear and well-informed history of the house shortly after we arrived.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
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Everything about the Lightner B&B was amazing! The owners were delightful and knowledgeable about the battle that took place just a few miles from their historic home. The rooms were decorated perfectly to themes of the civil war, and the setting of the home brought you back in time. The breakfast was delicious, and we didn't want to leave. We stayed in the Lincoln Room, which was amazing! We would HIGHLY recommend staying here, and if we are ever in Gettysburg again, we will definitely try to stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni

Travelled with partner
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Beautiful old house, well kept. Owners on property, husband a wealth of information and willing to share. Breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lorilyn

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna

Travelled with family
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Owners were very nice and accommodated our request for an earlier check in. Breakfast was delicious. Easy and plentiful parking. Room was well appointed and very clean. It's a little further away from the downtown than I initially realized, but it only takes about 10 minutes drive. We will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Imkje, Kent

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A beautiful homestead from the civil war era transformed by the very hospitable and friendly owners into a wonderful B&B. A special treat the chocolate chips cookies and the delicious breakfast every morning.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

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Steve and Teresa do a wonderful job. My 2nd stay at Lightner. Last year I stayed in Lincoln Library room. This year in Elias Monfort room. Both were great, cozy, well appointed. The Inn's locations is perfect...as I go back and forth between Visitor's Center, Battleground, restaurants and shopping. Breakfast was perfect and you get tons of visit recommendations and historical information. I will be back next year.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Travelled with family
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The Innkeepers were friendly, helpful with dining options. They treated us like a guest in their home. The breakfast was excellent. We enjoyed having a glass of wine on the patio in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael D

Travelled with partner
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The owners made you feel very comfortable and extremely helpful giving recommendations for food and tours We will be back again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Amy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very sweet staff, breakfast was delicious. Small inn with very cramped shared gathering areas. The shower pressure was AMAZING!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H

Travelled with family
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A charming home with a fascinating past as a Civil War hospital and well suited to anyone who enjoys encountering adventure and history. Hosts are friendly and informative and breakfast was delicious
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Randolph

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

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Excellent stay
Great stay! Farmhouse is beautiful. Felt welcomed from the moment we arrived. The daily breakfast was delicious! Be sure to check out the basement area. It really brings back the original charm of the home. If I had anything bad to say, the shower in our room was quite slippery. It was ok for us, but might be more of a risk for someone who doesn’t have great balance. Not enough to reduce my rating, just something to note.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

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My wife and I enjoyed our stay. Our room was very good. Very clean. Could of use one bigger chair. Overall, very nice. Breakfast was excellent. Plenty of food and delicious. We were very close to town and near the battlefield visitor center. We enjoyed our stay in Gettysburg, especially with helpful hints from the owner Steve: what to view, good restaurants, etc
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
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The owners were very polite . Enjoyed the conversations. Definately would recommend a stay while visiting Gettysburg. The staff mbr was also very knowledgable about the area.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy

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Quaint house. Staff very helpful and knowledgeable.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

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Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Travelled with family
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The room was very nice!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with partner
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Like so many Gettysburg properties a very historic building. Only a few miles from any of the major tours points in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Travelled with partner
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We had a great stay. Lovely property full of history.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family
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We loved our stay at this historical bed and breakfast. The location was amazing and close to the Gettysburg museum. The breakfast was delicious and we appreciated the historical background offered by our host.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara Leigh

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Beautiful charter property with warm and welcoming inn keepers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
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Informative, friendly, special speaker, lovely home and atmosphere, comfortable and beautiful surroundings!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
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Great owners who understand and share the awesome history of the House and battlefield. Great food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

james

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A wonderful stay, far enough away from the downtown bustle, not too far to enjoy the surrounding sights. Steve and Teressa's Golden Retriever Holly made the stay that much more personal and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
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Great history! The breakfast was great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Owners very friendly. Gave detailed history of B&B. Wonderful chef prepared breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The farm house is beautiful and everything about our stay was perfect! Check in was easy and I loved the history of the house they provided. The rooms are well-appointed and clean. The property was just a piece out of town-far enough away to avoid noise and crowds. But close enough that everything was very accessible. The breakfast was delicious and such a nice treat to get our day started. We can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Steve on 11 May 2021
Thank you for the kind review. It was great having you here.

10/10 Excellent

David

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Great stay
Cute bed and breakfast with a dog that was very friendly. Innkeepers knew there history and the history of the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Response from Holly on 11 May 2021
Thank you for the spending time with me.

10/10 Excellent

sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is THE place to stay for a quaint getaway!
Our stay at the Lightner Farmhouse B&B was an awesome experience! The feel of the house was cozy and comfortable. When walking to our room, we could see inside the other rooms that were awaiting guest arrival, and they were nicely furnished and inviting. We stayed in the Elmina Spenser Suite with our 12 yr old son, where he had his own area for sleeping. AC is available though we didn't need it for our April stay. Teresa and Steve were a joy to talk with-very personable, easy-going people with great laughs! Steve gave us great info and history of the house. Breakfasts were delicious! Plentiful and all homemade by the B&B chef, Jason (who has worked in/run some impressive places) and plated on china dishes every morning. They are accommodating to dietary allergies/restrictions. Coffee and orange juice at the sideboard buffet, along with soda, water and other various drinks available in a small fridge in the dining area, as well in our room. Homemade cookies always available on the dining room table. Guests have available to them the parlor, dining area and the B&B's 18 acres to wander through. It is located very close to Gettysburg National Park and many other various sight seeing places, dinner establishments and shops. We would definitely stay here again when we want to overnight a few days!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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Great stay
Checking in was a breeze. We were goven a brief history of the house. Room was very clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. Would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Madison, NC

Travelled with family
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The home was used as a Union Hospital in the Civil War. The home had great character. The staff was very personable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019
Response from Eileen on 10 Mar 2020
We are glad you enjoyed our hospitality and history and hope you can come again.

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Travelled with partner
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Friendly staff and great location. Great history .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Eileen on 18 Feb 2020
Thank you. We appreciate you taking the time to let the world know that you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again.

10/10 Excellent

TheKline's, Manchester MD

Travelled with partner
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We loved the history told of this Wonderful B&B. The owner and her son were so welcoming and made you feel right at home. The breakfast was delicious. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Response from Eileen on 11 Feb 2020
Thanks for the kind words and we love our repeat guests! Hope you can come back soon.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners were very nice and the building was beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Pa

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Great food. Had a wonderful lady telling stories one morning made it even better hearing about the residents of Gettysburg would go back again and again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from gettysburggal on 25 Oct 2018
Thank you Mary. The speaker, Lisa, is a local historian who has written a book titled "A Quiet Town No More" telling about the experiences of those who lived here during the Battle. Glad you enjoyed her.

10/10 Excellent

James, Alabama

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We had a great experience. Breakfast foods were pretty and tasty. Innkeepers, Eileen & Denise, were friendly and helpful with planning our time at Gettysburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from Eileen on 16 Oct 2018
Thank you. We hope you can return soon.

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from Eileen on 16 Oct 2018
Thanks for recommending us to other travelers