Shannon and I were born and raised in Lancaster County. I was raised on the 8th generation family farm that borders our house. As for Shannon, all her growing up years were spent on her parent's chicken farm only five miles down the road. So as high-school sweethearts, Lancaster County was all we ever knew until 2016 when God led us to teach at a Bible College in southern Indiana. Now with our seven children, we spend the school term in Indiana and come back "home" to Lancaster for the summer months. So when we're gone, our house is open for others to enjoy!!!
Chris & Shannon Lapp purchased this House in 2004
Why Chris & Shannon Lapp chose Leola
My grandparents built the house off the family farm as their retirement property. In the 90's, my older brother bought the house from our grandparents. Then in 2004, when my brother moved on the family farm, we had the opportunity to buy the home. So with the cornfield as our back property line, I never really moved off the farm. Being surrounded by both of our families, the picturesque setting, and the peaceful Lancaster county culture, there's no place we'd rather live. So because we've been so blessed, we'd be delighted to have you experience the setting we've been privileged to call home.
What makes this House unique
We'd love to have you stay at our home!!! With farmland in front and behind us, you'll love the peace and quiet. The great view from our front yard of the neighbor's produce farm will take you back it time. The idyllic setting is hard to beat and will make for a relaxing vacation!!!
Bring your quilting, sewing, or scrapbooking group and spread out in our spacious basement. Be sure to visit our quilt/fabric (Family Farm Quilts 3511 West Newport Rd. Ronks, PA 1757) shop just 5 minutes away in the town of Intercourse.
With the popular Amish towns of Intercourse and Bird-in-Hand only a few minutes away, our home is perfectly located for easy access to all the tourist attractions. Because Dutch Wonderland, Cherry Crest Farm, and Sight and Sound are so close by, our home is a great place to stay for a family vacation. With seven children of our own, our house is kid-friendly and perfect for a family of any size.
So bring your family, experience real Lancaster county among the Amish, de-stress from the busy pace of life, and make family memories that will last forever!!!!
The house was just as advertised! It was very spacious and there was more than enough space for the whole family. The kids and adults had a wonderful time enjoying the lovely backyard.
Lots of room and serves as a base for our adventures..Always clean and comfortable, this is our groups 3rd time at the Victorian House.
Our large family had members coming from as far as Utah to help us celebrate our daughter\'s graduation at Penn State, University Park. It is a 35 minute drive to Bryce Jordan, which was perfect for us. Everyone had a bed to sleep in and a huge yard to play in over the long weekend. We set up Kan Jam and Corn Hole, and had a fabulous cookout. It rained a good part of the weekend, but the large porch and screened in enclosure still gave us plenty of room to play and eat without getting wet. A wonderful time was had by all!
This was our second time staying with you and we had an absolutely wonderful weekend. Thank you for opening your amazing home!
This property is wonderful!! It\'s a very charming old victorian house and continues to display many of the interesting characteristics of a house that is almost 100 years old. The owners have done a fantastic job of presenting the perfect lodging for a large family or private party with many bedrooms and individual beds. There are many different sleeping arrangements so you can rest assured everyone in your party will be happy and comfortable during your stay. I would not hesitate to stay here again and look forward to my next opportunity to do so.
$350.00 / Night