Built in the early 1800’s, The Ellmaker House was rapidly fading into obscurity when a local entrepreneur saw all the possibilities a refurbishment would bring. Originally, the Ellmaker farmhouse was a four-bedroom, two-bath home with an adjoining summer kitchen. Now this lovely home features six unique guest rooms with private baths including a Jacuzzi suite, seven private baths, and two spacious rooms for private business meetings and special occasions. The summer kitchen has been renovated and changed into living quarters for our innkeeper, Verna Fisher.

The Ellmaker House was built by James Kennedy as part of a 480-acre estate sometime between 1820 and 1852. It was passed down to his son who resided in it until Nathaniel Ellmaker purchased it in 1852. After the death of Nathaniel, the house changed hands several times until it became a rental property around 1950. In the intervening years, the Ellmaker House was home to the Crouse family, known throughout the Gap community for their generosity and kindness. Jonas and Anne Beiler purchased this home in 2001 and have restored it to its previous grandeur.