The 1890 House — Historic 3BR Stay at Dickinson College, Carlisle PA

Est. 1890 · Carlisle, Pennsylvania

The 1890 House

A lovingly restored three-bedroom Victorian, directly across from Dickinson College and a five-minute stroll to the downtown square.

  • ★ 4.97 on Airbnb
  • Guest Favorite — Top 10% of homes
  • Superhost
  • Sleeps 6 · 3BR · 1.5BA
0 min to Dickinson campus 5 min walk to the square Walkable to CPYB studios Self check-in smart lock Free street parking
The house

Historic charm, updated for real life

Original woodwork, tall windows and a wide front porch meet a chef-ready kitchen, fast Wi-Fi and central air. Guests consistently call it the most updated rental in Carlisle — spotless, spacious and stocked with the little things, right down to freshly ground local coffee.

  • 3 bedrooms — 2 queens + 1 full, room-darkening shades
  • 1.5 baths with soaking tub & plush towels
  • Fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, coffee bar
  • Fenced private backyard, fire pit & BBQ grill
  • Front porch for morning coffee & evening wine
  • Washer & dryer, iron, extra linens
  • Smart TV, board games, high-speed Wi-Fi
  • Keyless self check-in, exterior security cameras

Book on Airbnb

Living room of The 1890 House Kitchen Bedroom
Guest reviews

One of Airbnb’s most loved homes

4.97 34 reviews · 97% five-star · Cleanliness 5.0 · Communication 5.0 · Value 5.0

“Adjectives like exquisite and beautiful may not be strong enough for Fiona’s home… this home will be the top home in the area booked for folks coming to visit Dickinson!”

— Mike, Henrico VA · April 2026
★★★★★

“My family of four made a two-week drive across the country staying at many Airbnbs. Fiona’s was by far the one we felt most at home in.”

— Leila · April 2026
★★★★★

“My son said ‘it is the best Airbnb we have stayed in so far.’ The house was equipped for long or short term stays.”

— Candice, visiting CPYB · April 2026
★★★★★

“The interior was spotless and beautiful… I am hoping to make this my home base when visiting my son in Carlisle over the next several years!”

— Megan, CPYB parent · December 2025
Why guests come to Carlisle

Perfectly placed for your visit

Dickinson College visits

Dickinson College

The closest Airbnb to campus — literally across from the Science Center. Ideal for tours, move-in, family weekends and graduation (book early!).

CPYB ballet families

CPYB Ballet Families

Walking distance to Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet studios and the summer-intensive dorms. Full kitchen and washer/dryer make long stays easy.

Carlisle events

War College, Car Shows & More

An easy drive to the U.S. Army War College and the fairgrounds’ famous Carlisle car shows — then walk downtown for dinner when you’re back.

Good to know

Honest answers, no surprises

Parking

Free street parking directly in front of the house. Guests report never having trouble finding a spot — minivans included.

An authentic 1890s home

The original staircase is charmingly steep. Many guests leave big suitcases on the first floor — packing cubes are your friend.

In the heart of town

We sit on a lively downtown corner — part of the charm of being this close to everything. The house is well insulated and comfortable year-round.

Check-in

Self check-in with a smart lock, any time after 4 PM. Fiona responds within the hour — 100% response rate.

The neighborhood

Everything on foot

Park once and forget the car. Tree-lined streets lead to Dickinson’s limestone quads one way and Carlisle’s cafés, restaurants and boutiques the other. Tip from guests: most downtown businesses are liveliest Wednesday–Saturday.

  • Dickinson College Science Centeracross the street
  • CPYB studios10 min walk
  • Downtown square, cafés & dining5 min walk
  • Dickinson School of Law12 min walk
  • U.S. Army War College6 min drive
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds (car shows)7 min drive

Your Carlisle home is waiting

Superhost hospitality, five-star housekeeping and the best location in town. Dates near graduation and car-show weekends go fast.

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