Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant
US$123
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$123
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant average US$91 in the cheapest month (January) and US$148 in the most expensive month (June), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$91 |
| February | US$104 |
| March | US$114 |
| April | US$123 |
| May | US$124 |
| June | US$148 |
| July | US$143 |
| August | US$139 |
| September | US$123 |
| October | US$123 |
| November | US$115 |
| December | US$114 |
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Most expensive: June (~US$148)
Cheapest: January (~US$91)
About this property
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. This motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. This motel also features tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-in, luggage storage, and ATM/banking services. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
At Red Caboose Motel, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 47 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Flat-screen televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Bathrooms have bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include portable fans and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Red Caboose Motel in Ronks, you'll be in the historical district, a 5-minute drive from Sight and Sound Theatre and 5 minutes from The Amish Village. This motel is 6 mi (9.6 km) from Dutch Wonderland and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from American Music Theatre Lancaster.
What's nearby
Amish Impressions(0.1 Miles)
National Toy Train Museum(0.2 Miles)
The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum(0.5 Miles)
Old Windmill Farm(0.7 Miles)
Strasburg Rail Road(0.7 Miles)
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania(0.7 Miles)
Choo Choo Barn(1 Miles)
Strasburg Heritage Society(1.8 Miles)
Fairview Fruit Farm(2.1 Miles)
Cherry Crest Adventure Farm(2.2 Miles)
Village of Dutch Delights(2.6 Miles)
Sight and Sound Theatre(2.8 Miles)
Rainbow Dinner Theater(2.8 Miles)
Gordonville Book Store(3 Miles)
Village Green Mini Golf(3.2 Miles)
Lancaster, PA (LNS)(15.8 Miles)
Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)(36.1 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
ATM/Cash machine
Location
312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Amish Impressions (0.1 Miles)
National Toy Train Museum (0.2 Miles)
The House of Donald Collectibles and Museum (0.5 Miles)
Old Windmill Farm (0.7 Miles)
Strasburg Rail Road (0.7 Miles)
Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania (0.7 Miles)
Guest reviews
9
Superb
Based on 1,059 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
1%
Couple
16%
Family
74%
Group
5%
Solo
1%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant, travellers highlight a one-of-a-kind stay in real cabooses, friendly staff, peaceful farmland views, and convenient access to Strasburg sights, making it especially popular with families and train enthusiasts.
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What guests think
At Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant, travellers highlight a one-of-a-kind stay in real cabooses, friendly staff, peaceful farmland views, and convenient access to Strasburg sights, making it especially popular with families and train enthusiasts.
Rooms are generally clean and functional, but space is tight by design, storage is limited, and some units feel dated or slightly uneven, with occasional reports of musty odors, bugs, or maintenance quirks. Bed comfort and pillows vary, and bunk beds suit children better than adults; bathrooms and showers can be small. The Casey Jones restaurant earns frequent compliments for tasty breakfasts and hearty portions, though some guests experienced long waits or higher prices. Expect a charming, simple, family friendly novelty stay rather than a standard hotel.
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Facilities
Commonly praised on-site features include the Casey Jones restaurant, a free petting zoo, buggy rides (for a fee), a gift shop, and a small playground; parking beside each caboose is convenient. The barn venue and viewing tower host occasional events.
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luis
2 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Unique experience - Very cool hotel. I recommend it for the experience, for all ages as long as the person can climb in the caboose. The property has a free petting zoo, buggy rides for a fee, a little shop and arcade. The restaurant is very nice as well. Many places to drive around.
Unique experience - Very cool hotel. I recommend it for the experience, for all ages as long as the person can climb in the caboose. The property has a free petting zoo, buggy rides for a fee, a little shop and arcade. The restaurant is very nice as well. Many places to drive around.
10
Sarah
14 Jun 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Really cute cabooses, a big hit with the kids! There's a gorgeous barn where they have live music sometimes & 75 winding steps up the silo for the most incredible view! Also a walking path around a small pond that is gorgeous! We had dinner in the restaurant in the train car & everything was delicious. We will come again!
Really cute cabooses, a big hit with the kids! There's a gorgeous barn where they have live music sometimes & 75 winding steps up the silo for the most incredible view! Also a walking path around a small pond that is gorgeous! We had dinner in the restaurant in the train car & everything was delicious. We will come again!
10
Scott
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a cool motel, staying in a train car. You are surrounded by farmland and beautiful sunsets. It is a quiet, peaceful area, and you can hear the strasburg train during the day. The property includes the cabooses, small playground, petting zoo, viewing tower, open space, and a couple patios. Lots of places and things to do, all within 10 minutes of motel. The food at the restaurant is not good and it’s overpriced, but there’s plenty of restaurants with good food in the area! Try Katie’s Kitchen - best place to eat!
This is a cool motel, staying in a train car. You are surrounded by farmland and beautiful sunsets. It is a quiet, peaceful area, and you can hear the strasburg train during the day. The property includes the cabooses, small playground, petting zoo, viewing tower, open space, and a couple patios. Lots of places and things to do, all within 10 minutes of motel. The food at the restaurant is not good and it’s overpriced, but there’s plenty of restaurants with good food in the area! Try Katie’s Kitchen - best place to eat!
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Ryan
8 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Great unique place to stay! I can totally se hosting events and parties there. We never tried the restaurant. Gift shop was great, lots of stuff. Staff is super friendly even with our late check in. They have a process for late check in that is seamless, but you have to call in advance.
Great unique place to stay! I can totally se hosting events and parties there. We never tried the restaurant. Gift shop was great, lots of stuff. Staff is super friendly even with our late check in. They have a process for late check in that is seamless, but you have to call in advance.
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Richard
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Sleeping in a railcar surrounded by open farm land and farm animals, next to a railroad line, with a great restaurant and a shop full of railroad memorabilia was great for kids and adults
Sleeping in a railcar surrounded by open farm land and farm animals, next to a railroad line, with a great restaurant and a shop full of railroad memorabilia was great for kids and adults
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Tom
28 May 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The onsite petting zoo and the buggy rides are a nice attraction right there on the premises.
The onsite petting zoo and the buggy rides are a nice attraction right there on the premises.
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Kathryn
31 Jul 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I mean it’s a farm with old train cars for overnight accommodations BUT it is unique and very well kept and is really a theme destination. Steam trains go through daily, there is a free petting zoo and horse drawn buggy sides, a train car restaurant and super cute gift shop. staff was attentive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would stay there again. Beautiful scenery.
I mean it’s a farm with old train cars for overnight accommodations BUT it is unique and very well kept and is really a theme destination. Steam trains go through daily, there is a free petting zoo and horse drawn buggy sides, a train car restaurant and super cute gift shop. staff was attentive and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would stay there again. Beautiful scenery.
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Daniel
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
An overall great and unique experience. We spent two nights in the Mail Car, which was very clean and seemed to have been recently renovated. It even had central air, which was nice. My daughter loved her Murphy bed, “giant tv”, and her own bathroom. Almost as much as my wife and I enjoyed having a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The on-site petting zoo was a big hit. So was the model train museum right next door. We only ate at the restaurant once but the food and service were both very good. In fact the staff was a standout. Friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Personal touches like a call from the front desk maybe 20 minutes after check-in to make sure we got into the room okay, and the waiter giving my daughter a dollar so she could make the model train go while we waited for our food really matter.
An overall great and unique experience. We spent two nights in the Mail Car, which was very clean and seemed to have been recently renovated. It even had central air, which was nice. My daughter loved her Murphy bed, “giant tv”, and her own bathroom. Almost as much as my wife and I enjoyed having a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The on-site petting zoo was a big hit. So was the model train museum right next door. We only ate at the restaurant once but the food and service were both very good. In fact the staff was a standout. Friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Personal touches like a call from the front desk maybe 20 minutes after check-in to make sure we got into the room okay, and the waiter giving my daughter a dollar so she could make the model train go while we waited for our food really matter.
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Diane
9 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Restaurant on site. Cabooses are well maintained and spacious. Would have been nice to have an outdoor space to enjoy the wonderful weather.
Restaurant on site. Cabooses are well maintained and spacious. Would have been nice to have an outdoor space to enjoy the wonderful weather.
10
Kathleen
4 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
What a fun experience! We took our grandchildren and they loved it! The staff was in train attire, and very willing to answer questions and provide information. The restaurant served large portions, The gift shop was well stocked with something for everybody. The animals at the petting zoo were friendly and very willing to eat, so bring quarters. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Lancaster County.
What a fun experience! We took our grandchildren and they loved it! The staff was in train attire, and very willing to answer questions and provide information. The restaurant served large portions, The gift shop was well stocked with something for everybody. The animals at the petting zoo were friendly and very willing to eat, so bring quarters. We will definitely come back the next time we are in Lancaster County.
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Cleanliness
Many guests found cabooses and grounds clean or even immaculate. Others noted dated or worn interiors and occasional issues like musty odors, cobwebs, or bugs.
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Tracy
23 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Our caboose wasn't ready @ 3pm check in time. I think they need more cleaning staff. The caboose appeared clean, but only on the surface. Our son found a shoe and a ball in his room on the right side of the bed next to the wall. Carpets could use a good cleaning. The bedspreads smelled and looked dirty. First and last stay for us. It was unique. The property was nice. Son enjoyed the petting area of a llama, pony, and goat.
Our caboose wasn't ready @ 3pm check in time. I think they need more cleaning staff. The caboose appeared clean, but only on the surface. Our son found a shoe and a ball in his room on the right side of the bed next to the wall. Carpets could use a good cleaning. The bedspreads smelled and looked dirty. First and last stay for us. It was unique. The property was nice. Son enjoyed the petting area of a llama, pony, and goat.
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Shannon
12 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The air conditioning units had mouse poop on the vent. When it was adjusted the poop went all over our stuff on the table.
The air conditioning units had mouse poop on the vent. When it was adjusted the poop went all over our stuff on the table.
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Carl
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was easy. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional.
Parking was easy. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional.
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Alicia
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
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Michael
11 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
So cute in theory but I went out and got my own sheets and towels from target. The rooms were horrible inside I wanted to love it but wouldn’t go back.
So cute in theory but I went out and got my own sheets and towels from target. The rooms were horrible inside I wanted to love it but wouldn’t go back.
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Robert
15 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room and friendly staff.
Clean room and friendly staff.
10
Caleb
28 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Incredibly clean room. Peaceful environment around property. Parking directly next to room. Would definitely recommend, and I hope to stay again in the future.
Incredibly clean room. Peaceful environment around property. Parking directly next to room. Would definitely recommend, and I hope to stay again in the future.
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Linda
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were delighted with our Caboose. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean. We were thrilled to find out that our room had a jacuzzi. We enjoy all the amenities, including the restaurant and bar.
We were delighted with our Caboose. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean. We were thrilled to find out that our room had a jacuzzi. We enjoy all the amenities, including the restaurant and bar.
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raina
14 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The caboose we stayed in did not look like the pictures. It was run down. It was older and smelled musty, spider webs in the bunk room and ceiling, There was a spider in my bed and a few bugs around so the kids wouldn’t sleep. It’s summer on a farm so it wouldn’t be a big deal if you are a camper. The windows had dead bugs and dirt around them. I spent a lot to stay there and maybe they should let visitors know they may get an old one.
The caboose we stayed in did not look like the pictures. It was run down. It was older and smelled musty, spider webs in the bunk room and ceiling, There was a spider in my bed and a few bugs around so the kids wouldn’t sleep. It’s summer on a farm so it wouldn’t be a big deal if you are a camper. The windows had dead bugs and dirt around them. I spent a lot to stay there and maybe they should let visitors know they may get an old one.
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Kristin
16 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
If a clever setup and delightful staff are all that you care about, to here immediately. It has that. It's also really going to appeal to children. But, as far as hotels go, I'd have to rate it on the lower end of the scale, 2.5 stars. The biggest let down (which the photos are accurate about but stll) was the lack of interior decor. There is neither "choo-choo train" kitsch nor old rail line maps or paraphernalia. Seems like a major missed opportunity. THe interior is just beige drywall which gets the job done, but once you're inside it's hard to remember you're in a caboose. The room comes with the following standard amenities: fridge, microwave, coffee maker, tv (our caboose had 2 rooms and there was a tv in only 1 room), A/C, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner/soap. No in-room safe. Also the front door didn't have a keyed deadbolt which seemed odd. We weren't concerned for safety, but as the site doesn't have controlled access it was odd. The room was quite clean, just basic and in some cases worn.
If a clever setup and delightful staff are all that you care about, to here immediately. It has that. It's also really going to appeal to children. But, as far as hotels go, I'd have to rate it on the lower end of the scale, 2.5 stars. The biggest let down (which the photos are accurate about but stll) was the lack of interior decor. There is neither "choo-choo train" kitsch nor old rail line maps or paraphernalia. Seems like a major missed opportunity. THe interior is just beige drywall which gets the job done, but once you're inside it's hard to remember you're in a caboose. The room comes with the following standard amenities: fridge, microwave, coffee maker, tv (our caboose had 2 rooms and there was a tv in only 1 room), A/C, hair dryer, shampoo/conditioner/soap. No in-room safe. Also the front door didn't have a keyed deadbolt which seemed odd. We weren't concerned for safety, but as the site doesn't have controlled access it was odd. The room was quite clean, just basic and in some cases worn.
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Rooms
Cabooses are cozy with limited storage by design; some larger suites feel spacious. Bed comfort varies and bunk beds fit kids better than adults; a few units sit slightly off-level, and Wi-Fi can be weak farther from the main building.
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Diana
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Such a cute and unique experience! I highly recommend staying here especially families with children. There's a few animals on the property you can take a look at and feeding machine to dispense food. The inside it's cute but tight. We had a large family caboose but only 4 people and thought it was the perfect amount of room. I can't imagine another 2 people in it. I only gave 4 stars because the beds were extremely uncomfortable. The mattresses were very very firm to the point where we had to buy a mattress topper for the second night. My husband who likes firm mattresses didn't even like it. Other than the mattresses, everything was great! Service was great! Everyone was very nice and they even called to make sure we got settled in. We had breakfast at the Casey Jones restaurant and it was good. Typically breakfast foods, nothing special but service was great. We will definitely be back and will be bringing out mattress topper next time!
Such a cute and unique experience! I highly recommend staying here especially families with children. There's a few animals on the property you can take a look at and feeding machine to dispense food. The inside it's cute but tight. We had a large family caboose but only 4 people and thought it was the perfect amount of room. I can't imagine another 2 people in it. I only gave 4 stars because the beds were extremely uncomfortable. The mattresses were very very firm to the point where we had to buy a mattress topper for the second night. My husband who likes firm mattresses didn't even like it. Other than the mattresses, everything was great! Service was great! Everyone was very nice and they even called to make sure we got settled in. We had breakfast at the Casey Jones restaurant and it was good. Typically breakfast foods, nothing special but service was great. We will definitely be back and will be bringing out mattress topper next time!
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Joanna
23 Nov 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Terrific fun experience staying in a caboose! Room was larger then expected and bonus - mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, lots of towels. Was concerned it could be cold in November, but the heat worked great. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Gift shop is incredible. Lacks nothing except some background music in the dining car. Lovely property - thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Terrific fun experience staying in a caboose! Room was larger then expected and bonus - mini fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, lots of towels. Was concerned it could be cold in November, but the heat worked great. Staff was super friendly and helpful. Gift shop is incredible. Lacks nothing except some background music in the dining car. Lovely property - thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
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Melanie M
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staying in a train car was unique. Very close to our events, etc. We also had privacy with nice farmland views too. We have already booked our next stay.
Staying in a train car was unique. Very close to our events, etc. We also had privacy with nice farmland views too. We have already booked our next stay.
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Ludmila
20 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
always a great trip!
always a great trip!
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Janet
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Caboose was a fun stay. The grounds were great for an evening walk. The caboose is a tight squeeze but well designed inside.
Caboose was a fun stay. The grounds were great for an evening walk. The caboose is a tight squeeze but well designed inside.
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jacqueline
8 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was very adorable but rooms were very dated & worn. The door seal was completely gone put a towel down to try to stop the draft. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. Location was the best the train ran right in front of the motel. There is a museum right behind you can just walk to.
The place was very adorable but rooms were very dated & worn. The door seal was completely gone put a towel down to try to stop the draft. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. Location was the best the train ran right in front of the motel. There is a museum right behind you can just walk to.
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Fred
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
If you are looking for a unique, fun experience, this is the place to go. If you are looking for a spacious, modern room, stay away. This is a train caboose and they haven’t made a caboose in decades so they are old but nicely remodeled for a comfortable night rest.
If you are looking for a unique, fun experience, this is the place to go. If you are looking for a spacious, modern room, stay away. This is a train caboose and they haven’t made a caboose in decades so they are old but nicely remodeled for a comfortable night rest.
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Robert
1 Jan 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
My family has stayed here multiple times and love it. The only nitpick is the Wifi is not that great in the caboose we stayed in as it is further away from the main building.
My family has stayed here multiple times and love it. The only nitpick is the Wifi is not that great in the caboose we stayed in as it is further away from the main building.
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richard
21 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Clean room. Beds were not meant for adults. Very nice staff.
Clean room. Beds were not meant for adults. Very nice staff.
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Melinda
27 Apr 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Loved the balcony on our farmhouse unit. Great for waking up and having a cup of coffee on the balcony of our room. Could use a shelf in the bathroom for toiletries. We took a night light with us for the bathroom which really helped. No closet or hangers, so could have used a few hooks on the wall for hanging clothes. Overall, it was very good and we would stay again.
Loved the balcony on our farmhouse unit. Great for waking up and having a cup of coffee on the balcony of our room. Could use a shelf in the bathroom for toiletries. We took a night light with us for the bathroom which really helped. No closet or hangers, so could have used a few hooks on the wall for hanging clothes. Overall, it was very good and we would stay again.
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Service
Staff are consistently friendly, proactive, and accommodating, with helpful check-ins and quick assistance. A few guests reported slow or curt service in the restaurant during busy times.
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Carl
28 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Parking was easy. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional.
Parking was easy. The room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and professional.
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Alicia
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
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Michael
1 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was a unique experience staying in a train car. The rooms were clean but the windows behind the curtains were not. It's very good for older couples or families with young children. The check in staff member was very abrupt and unfriendly but the lady who started her shift later that day made up for it. The rest of the staff were very friendly. It is well worth the experience.
It was a unique experience staying in a train car. The rooms were clean but the windows behind the curtains were not. It's very good for older couples or families with young children. The check in staff member was very abrupt and unfriendly but the lady who started her shift later that day made up for it. The rest of the staff were very friendly. It is well worth the experience.
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Chris
22 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
When have you ever slept in a caboose? The whole staff was the friendlest we have ever met.
When have you ever slept in a caboose? The whole staff was the friendlest we have ever met.
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Tammy
3 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff was extremely friendly.
Staff was extremely friendly.
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Zoey
28 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly and helpful staff.
Friendly and helpful staff.
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Linda
18 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were delighted with our Caboose. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean. We were thrilled to find out that our room had a jacuzzi. We enjoy all the amenities, including the restaurant and bar.
We were delighted with our Caboose. The staff was wonderful and the room was clean. We were thrilled to find out that our room had a jacuzzi. We enjoy all the amenities, including the restaurant and bar.
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Daniel
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
An overall great and unique experience. We spent two nights in the Mail Car, which was very clean and seemed to have been recently renovated. It even had central air, which was nice. My daughter loved her Murphy bed, “giant tv”, and her own bathroom. Almost as much as my wife and I enjoyed having a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The on-site petting zoo was a big hit. So was the model train museum right next door. We only ate at the restaurant once but the food and service were both very good. In fact the staff was a standout. Friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Personal touches like a call from the front desk maybe 20 minutes after check-in to make sure we got into the room okay, and the waiter giving my daughter a dollar so she could make the model train go while we waited for our food really matter.
An overall great and unique experience. We spent two nights in the Mail Car, which was very clean and seemed to have been recently renovated. It even had central air, which was nice. My daughter loved her Murphy bed, “giant tv”, and her own bathroom. Almost as much as my wife and I enjoyed having a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The on-site petting zoo was a big hit. So was the model train museum right next door. We only ate at the restaurant once but the food and service were both very good. In fact the staff was a standout. Friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Personal touches like a call from the front desk maybe 20 minutes after check-in to make sure we got into the room okay, and the waiter giving my daughter a dollar so she could make the model train go while we waited for our food really matter.
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Scott
4 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We really liked the little caboose we stayed it. It was cozy and had a refrigerator and microwave for us to enjoy. There was a space heater in the bathroom in case you got cold. Check in was a delight. They went over everything with you and called you to see if you needed anything else. Staying in a caboose was a highlight of our trip.
We really liked the little caboose we stayed it. It was cozy and had a refrigerator and microwave for us to enjoy. There was a space heater in the bathroom in case you got cold. Check in was a delight. They went over everything with you and called you to see if you needed anything else. Staying in a caboose was a highlight of our trip.
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Andrews
16 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
I found the staff to be pretty sullen but I wouldn't say unfriendly. But they weren't very welcoming. I sat down at the bar and waited 40 minutes until somebody came by. What bugged me most was staff Sitting by the bar in the small tables and saw me and nobody said anything.And I'm the one that had to ask if I could have some water. Who wasn't a great experience with the staff but the property was really nice. They seem to have a better connection with what seemed like locals. But maybe they just don't like people from out of town
I found the staff to be pretty sullen but I wouldn't say unfriendly. But they weren't very welcoming. I sat down at the bar and waited 40 minutes until somebody came by. What bugged me most was staff Sitting by the bar in the small tables and saw me and nobody said anything.And I'm the one that had to ask if I could have some water. Who wasn't a great experience with the staff but the property was really nice. They seem to have a better connection with what seemed like locals. But maybe they just don't like people from out of town
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Location
Set amid Amish farmland with quiet, scenic views, and trains passing nearby. Very convenient to the Strasburg Rail Road, Toy Train and Railroad museums, Sight & Sound, and other Lancaster attractions.
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Adam
10 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We were very happy with our stay. The novelty was great being in a caboose, the location was great, close to all the shops. The property had beautiful views. Everyone was very nice.
We were very happy with our stay. The novelty was great being in a caboose, the location was great, close to all the shops. The property had beautiful views. Everyone was very nice.
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Christy
29 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great place to stay! Quiet and convenient to area shopping and tourist options!
Great place to stay! Quiet and convenient to area shopping and tourist options!
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Karen
30 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
The location was perfect...immersed in Amish farm country. The staff of both the hotel and adjoining restaurant were excellent. Definitely going to return.
The location was perfect...immersed in Amish farm country. The staff of both the hotel and adjoining restaurant were excellent. Definitely going to return.
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Loran
29 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great spot to stay in Amish Country. Rooms are awesome for rail fans. Strasburg railway runs right next to the property, great for rail fans. Restaurant has great food.
Great spot to stay in Amish Country. Rooms are awesome for rail fans. Strasburg railway runs right next to the property, great for rail fans. Restaurant has great food.
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David
21 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
Great once in a lifetime experience staying in a caboose. The property was great with a restaurant on site that offered good affordable meals, a petting zoo for the kids (and grown up’s) a steam train literally ran outside your door. It was out in the countryside but so close to everything as well.
Great once in a lifetime experience staying in a caboose. The property was great with a restaurant on site that offered good affordable meals, a petting zoo for the kids (and grown up’s) a steam train literally ran outside your door. It was out in the countryside but so close to everything as well.
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Melanie M
1 Sept 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Staying in a train car was unique. Very close to our events, etc. We also had privacy with nice farmland views too. We have already booked our next stay.
Staying in a train car was unique. Very close to our events, etc. We also had privacy with nice farmland views too. We have already booked our next stay.
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jacqueline
8 Dec 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The place was very adorable but rooms were very dated & worn. The door seal was completely gone put a towel down to try to stop the draft. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. Location was the best the train ran right in front of the motel. There is a museum right behind you can just walk to.
The place was very adorable but rooms were very dated & worn. The door seal was completely gone put a towel down to try to stop the draft. Everyone was very friendly & helpful. Location was the best the train ran right in front of the motel. There is a museum right behind you can just walk to.
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Michael
1 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed here for our daughter’s softball tournament. The caboose car rooms were a unique experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgable about the property and surrounding area. There was a restaurant. Horse/Buggy ride and animals to pet/feed on the property. The Strasburg Train Museum and train ride were conveniently close. The borough of Strasburg is quaint with beer/food options. We would recommend staying here for your Lancaster County stays!
We stayed here for our daughter’s softball tournament. The caboose car rooms were a unique experience. The staff was friendly and knowledgable about the property and surrounding area. There was a restaurant. Horse/Buggy ride and animals to pet/feed on the property. The Strasburg Train Museum and train ride were conveniently close. The borough of Strasburg is quaint with beer/food options. We would recommend staying here for your Lancaster County stays!
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Henry
12 Jul 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Great location and the staff are so friendly. The location minutes away from Stroudsberg RR and the train passes right in front. The rooms were very nice and family friendly
Great location and the staff are so friendly. The location minutes away from Stroudsberg RR and the train passes right in front. The rooms were very nice and family friendly
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Bryan
14 Sept 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Fun place to stay. Great restaurant and within walking distance to the Toy Train museum. Beautiful countryside.
Fun place to stay. Great restaurant and within walking distance to the Toy Train museum. Beautiful countryside.
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Dining
Casey Jones is frequently praised for tasty breakfasts, good comfort food, and generous portions. Some guests mentioned long waits or higher prices, and a few found the food average.
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Claudia
21 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Breakfast at the dining car restaurant was delicious. Our service was exceptional. Unique stay. Basic accommodations.
Breakfast at the dining car restaurant was delicious. Our service was exceptional. Unique stay. Basic accommodations.
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Scott
30 Jun 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
This is a cool motel, staying in a train car. You are surrounded by farmland and beautiful sunsets. It is a quiet, peaceful area, and you can hear the strasburg train during the day. The property includes the cabooses, small playground, petting zoo, viewing tower, open space, and a couple patios. Lots of places and things to do, all within 10 minutes of motel. The food at the restaurant is not good and it’s overpriced, but there’s plenty of restaurants with good food in the area! Try Katie’s Kitchen - best place to eat!
This is a cool motel, staying in a train car. You are surrounded by farmland and beautiful sunsets. It is a quiet, peaceful area, and you can hear the strasburg train during the day. The property includes the cabooses, small playground, petting zoo, viewing tower, open space, and a couple patios. Lots of places and things to do, all within 10 minutes of motel. The food at the restaurant is not good and it’s overpriced, but there’s plenty of restaurants with good food in the area! Try Katie’s Kitchen - best place to eat!
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Alicia
9 Dec 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
We enjoyed our stay at The Red Caboose Motel! We loved how unique each room is a train car and the restaurant is in a train car too! The staff were very friendly and pleasant! The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We ate breakfast at the restaurant and it was delicious!!
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robert
9 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
clean and unique experience. Will definitely go back again. Spaghetti sauce was one of the best I have had at Casey Jones.
clean and unique experience. Will definitely go back again. Spaghetti sauce was one of the best I have had at Casey Jones.
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Misty
11 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We liked the uniqueness of the rooms and the cute shop and dinning area. However, they seemed to be short staffed and we waited awhile for our food, but over all everyone wasfriendly and they worked hard. I hope they get help soon to allow the atmosphere flow better.
We liked the uniqueness of the rooms and the cute shop and dinning area. However, they seemed to be short staffed and we waited awhile for our food, but over all everyone wasfriendly and they worked hard. I hope they get help soon to allow the atmosphere flow better.
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Daniel
19 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
An overall great and unique experience. We spent two nights in the Mail Car, which was very clean and seemed to have been recently renovated. It even had central air, which was nice. My daughter loved her Murphy bed, “giant tv”, and her own bathroom. Almost as much as my wife and I enjoyed having a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The on-site petting zoo was a big hit. So was the model train museum right next door. We only ate at the restaurant once but the food and service were both very good. In fact the staff was a standout. Friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Personal touches like a call from the front desk maybe 20 minutes after check-in to make sure we got into the room okay, and the waiter giving my daughter a dollar so she could make the model train go while we waited for our food really matter.
An overall great and unique experience. We spent two nights in the Mail Car, which was very clean and seemed to have been recently renovated. It even had central air, which was nice. My daughter loved her Murphy bed, “giant tv”, and her own bathroom. Almost as much as my wife and I enjoyed having a bedroom and bathroom of our own. The on-site petting zoo was a big hit. So was the model train museum right next door. We only ate at the restaurant once but the food and service were both very good. In fact the staff was a standout. Friendly and helpful from beginning to end. Personal touches like a call from the front desk maybe 20 minutes after check-in to make sure we got into the room okay, and the waiter giving my daughter a dollar so she could make the model train go while we waited for our food really matter.
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Nancy
3 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
We stayed in one of the train cars which was terrific. These had such a quaint charm. Everything was in great condition and it was super quiet. Even better was waking up and walking over to the petting zoo and petting the goat, donkeys, miniature horses and alpaca. This would be a wonderful place for families and was a great place for a couple as it was relaxing, unique and beautiful. We also had breakfast at the Casey Jones restaurant which was on the premises. It was hearty and charming.
We stayed in one of the train cars which was terrific. These had such a quaint charm. Everything was in great condition and it was super quiet. Even better was waking up and walking over to the petting zoo and petting the goat, donkeys, miniature horses and alpaca. This would be a wonderful place for families and was a great place for a couple as it was relaxing, unique and beautiful. We also had breakfast at the Casey Jones restaurant which was on the premises. It was hearty and charming.
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Gregory
26 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Everything was good. Checkin was quick and easy. Staying in a caboose was really cool. The restaurant was amazing.
Everything was good. Checkin was quick and easy. Staying in a caboose was really cool. The restaurant was amazing.
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Norman E
27 Jan 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Well recommend place to stay if tiu never stayed in a train car before. The interior looks like your in an actual hotel room. I will definitely go back there. There is a restaurant on the premises with very good food and reasonable price
Well recommend place to stay if tiu never stayed in a train car before. The interior looks like your in an actual hotel room. I will definitely go back there. There is a restaurant on the premises with very good food and reasonable price
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Scott
15 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Cabooses were great, food at the restaurant was excellent! Great gift shop! Absolutely will be back again!
Cabooses were great, food at the restaurant was excellent! Great gift shop! Absolutely will be back again!
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Jeanne
last month
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Stayed 2 nights
Staying in a caboose was such a blast with my granddaughters. And I could not pull them away from the petting/feeding area of the animals. The grounds are gorgeous and the rooms cozy and fun.
Staying in a caboose was such a blast with my granddaughters. And I could not pull them away from the petting/feeding area of the animals. The grounds are gorgeous and the rooms cozy and fun.
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Sarah
3 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
It was cute. Kids loved it. Very basic. A little dirty. Great location.
It was cute. Kids loved it. Very basic. A little dirty. Great location.
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Dave
1 Aug 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The caboose was not was on the picture
The caboose was not was on the picture
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David
30 Jul 2026
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Stayed 4 nights
Had a lot of fun, everyone was very nice, had a great stay, my son loved it!!
Had a lot of fun, everyone was very nice, had a great stay, my son loved it!!
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Michael
13 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
What a beautiful location! It's absolutely beautiful property. The rooms are great and very clean.
What a beautiful location! It's absolutely beautiful property. The rooms are great and very clean.
FAQs about Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to noon for a fee, approximately USD 4.95 to 9.95 for adults and USD 4.99 for children.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of USD 25, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific details about room accessibility are not provided.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located in the historical district of Ronks, just a 5-minute drive from Sight and Sound Theatre and 9 minutes from Tanger Outlets Lancaster. It is approximately 6 miles from Dutch Wonderland and 10.9 miles from Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
Cribs are available for a fee of USD 10 per stay, and rollaway beds are also available for the same fee. Advance request or confirmation may be required.
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The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4.95 to 9.95 for adults, and USD 4.99 to 4.99 for children
- Early check-in fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: USD 25 (subject to availability)
- Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per stay
- Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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