What Was Once a Museum and Ice Cream Shop, This Rental Is a Fascinating Place to Stay in Pennsylvania

Very few times in life do we have the opportunity to feel as though we've stepped into a fairy tale. Sure, we may have those moments that give off fairy-tale vibes - a hike through an enchanted forest or a tour of a historic castle. But to actually stay in a fairy tale setting? Well, the best way to accomplish that is to check into the Haines Shoe House. Undeniably the most fascinating place to stay in York, Pennsylvania, this Airbnb looks as though it's jumped straight from the pages of an old-fashioned fairy tale.

If you're driving along Shoe House Road in York for the first time, you might do a double-take when you see an oversized shoe on the horizon. You might even think you're seeing things. (You're not.)

Most recently an ice cream shop and a museum, the iconic Haines Shoe House has been converted into a Vrbo and perhaps the most fascinating place to stay in Pennsylvania.

While it's not the only shoe house in the world, the Haines Shoe House is the world's largest and perhaps most recognizable shoe house, dating back to 1948.

The shoe house has some pretty impressive measurements - 25 feet high, 17 feet wide, and 48 feet long. It also boasts 1,500 square feet and five stories.

What inspires one to even consider building a shoe house? Well, the original owner of the Haines Shoe House, Mahlon Haines, saw it as a unique way to promote his shoe stores.

The fairy-tale shoe house has been a vacation getaway, a museum, and an ice cream shop during its rich history.

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind getaway, book a stay at the Haines Shoe House, a spacious Vrbo. Its three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms comfortably sleep up to six guests.

Each of the three bedrooms exudes unique charm. The shoe house blends a modern design with an old-school vibe, including a...

Record player, stained glass windows of a shoe and Haines himself, black and white photos decorating the walls, and other surprises.

You'll find plenty of spaces, including the cozy living room, to relax. Eat in the dining room, or...

Head outdoors, enjoy a bite, and stay toasty by the fire pit.

Or relax under the stars in the hot tub.

The famous Pennsylvania shoe house is within driving distance of an assortment of attractions, including Rocky Ridge Park, the York Galleria, and the Harley Davidson Factory.

One look at this unique Airbnb, and it's easy to see why the Haines Shoe House is the most fascinating place to stay in York, Pennsylvania. See for yourself what makes this oversized shoe so special. Book a stay at the Haines Shoe House on Airbnb. When you're not relaxing in the hot tub, indulge in the ultimate relaxation in a salt room at the 1881 Salt Sanctuary, a salt room in York, Pennsylvania. (It's only about a 15-minute drive from the shoe house.)