The Horse & Harness BnB-Nestle by the Fire

Stay on the first floor of this 1880 home located in the 4th largest Amish Community in the United States. Nestled in this historic small town of Mesopotamia, is a unique New England style circle called "The Commons". Take our sidewalk, walk past the original 1940's Filling Station and into the park now boasting a beautiful winding walkway for locals and visitors. As you pass each home, look back at where it all started in 1798. Amongst the owners now, are Yankee and Amish living side by side. Welcome to our restored historic home!

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•Central air and heat
•Sit in the comfy & colorful living room with Smart TV (guest mode to protect your information) while enjoying the original stained-glass window.
•A huge bathroom with shower and a lazy hand painted 1900’s cast iron bathtub
•Your peaceful bedroom awaits as you light the candles and darken the room with the large curtains
•Smoke free
•Pet free
•Having breakfast is a special treat as you brew yourself a drink at the coffee bar
•Read a book from your library
*WiFi is a personal first floor private high speed fiber optic
•A spacious kitchen with a breakfast nook
*Smoke free and Pet free
*On demand heated water
*One personalized parking space*
*Thoughtfully decorated for simplicity
*Historic literature on the town provided

This year, our gift to you is a seasonal box of chocolates from Clarksville Sweets. Thank you for booking in 2026!

WE HAVE 2 PLACES YOU CAN CHOOSE TO STAY. (Check my profile to view The Eagles Nest which is our beautiful second floor guesthouse.)
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We offer a free cleaning every two weeks of your stay. (when staying full months)

We fill the coffee machine with fresh water, make ice cubes before your stay! There will also be a few snacks and drinks to tide you over until dinner. Then cinnamon rolls for breakfast :) We also have made a list of backroads adventures to nearby Amish businesses, available when you arrive.

Please read through our listing about guest access, interaction with guests and other details to note to ensure you know arrival/departure information, and so you are aware of any rules. No chores here! But we do want you to know a few things to keep you safe and our home in good working order. Thanks!

The guest profile should match one of the people booking and staying at the home per Vrbo. No other guests should stay at the home unless they are in the original booking. A child is considered 1 guest.

The century homes in Mesopotamia are special to all the locals as they love our history and preserving it. Many of the locals have sat on our front porch in the past while enjoying the day. The home holds many memories, and we can't wait to share our little town with you. If you are an early bird you'll see the hustle and bustle of mornings as everyone is getting ready to be off to work. Then later again as people start to arrive home in the early afternoon. The evenings can be quiet or you may hear the clip clop of the horse and buggies going by. Wake up in the morning to a nearby puppy barking at the free range chickens and the crow of the rooster.

Arrivals: This is a Smoke free and Pet free home. Please take off your shoes at the door.
Please let us know an approximate arrival time. Do not move any furniture.
Do not use the sofa bed unless you have a 2nd person that is going to use it. Thank You!

Departures: NO chores here :)
Do not remove the sheets.
Turn off all ceiling fans or any kitchen appliances.
Put dirty towels in front of the bathroom sink.
Please lock all doors and windows.
Thanks!

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SOON: Reading material on the renovation of the home and a Scavenger Hunt!

*More spots available upon request