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8.9 / 10 Guest Rating

Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant

312 Paradise Lane, Ronks, us

Red Caboose Motel & Restaurant - main view

About the Property

Unique Accommodations
Experience a one-of-a-kind stay in a caboose car at the Red Caboose Motel, where 38 cabooses are themed after America's famous railroads, including the Pennsylvania Railroad.

Convenient Amenities
With 11 different floor plans to suit your needs, on-site attractions like Amish buggy rides, an arcade, and a zoo, plus dining options at Casey Jones' Restaurant and Janie Jones' ice cream parlor, everything you need is right at your fingertips.

Farmhouse Suite
For a cozy retreat, check out the Shady Rest Hotel Farmhouse Efficiency Suite, offering a home away from home experience within the unique setting of the motel.

Book your unforgettable stay at the Red Caboose Motel today and make memories that will last a lifetime!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

Check Room Availability

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

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Double Double Caboose

This rail car room includes a TV, refrigerator, and microwave. A private bathroom is provided.

19 sqm
Sleeps 4
2 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorFan

Double Double Caboose

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$276.45

$221.16

Includes taxes & fees
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Large Family Caboose

This rail car room includes a TV, refrigerator, and microwave. A private bathroom is provided.

19 sqm
Sleeps 6
1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)
4 Bunk bed (Variable Size)
Amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorFan

Large Family Caboose

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$301.31

$241.05

Includes taxes & fees
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Farmhouse Large Suite

This farmhouse suite offers 2 TVs and a private bathroom.

65 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerRefrigeratorFan

Farmhouse Large Suite

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$301.31

$241.05

Includes taxes & fees
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Farmhouse Efficiency Suite - Front

This farmhouse suite offers a TV and a private bathroom. A kitchenette including range, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker is provided.

52 sqm
Sleeps 4
1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)
Amenities
ShowerTVAir conditioningHair dryerKitchenetteRefrigerator

Farmhouse Efficiency Suite - Front

Non-refundable
Room Only
20% OFF$342.26

$273.81

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

8.9
Excellent1251 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the friendly staff and frequently praise the great for kids.

Categories

Cleanliness8.1
Service9.5
Location9.3
Room Quality8.3
Amenities8.8
Value for Money8.8
Food and Beverage9.3
Overall Experience9.2

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Ann MarieusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Great location to Dutch Wonderland."

10.0

We loved the Caboose Motel. My Grandkids were over the moon. It was great having animals at the location. The kids loved feeding them.

We weren't happy with the food in the restaurant.

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BrendonusUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Very kid friendly!"

9.0

Best diner breakfast my husband said he has ever had! He's very picky with diners so this is a huge compliment!

Was not aware our train car would be halved with another train car but it was still nice! Just not an entire car to ourselves

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MichaelusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Definitely worth the trip and the time if you are heading to the paradise Pennsylvania region."

7.0

The entire concept of the motel and facility was absolutely beautiful and genius. Utilizing cabooses as hotel rooms is something that I applaud completely. The other amenities, such as the dining cars, petting zoo, Railroad going past the facility, and isolated area were wonderful additions to the theme of the Motel. The staff couldn't have been nicer or more helpful if they tried. In this respect, I couldn't recommend it any more highly for a family vacation destination, or somebody who has just always wanted to sleep in an actual caboose.That was something that I wanted to do since I was a small child, and I can actually take it off of my bucket list.

Cabooses have been off the rails, literally, for many years now. They are something that the world will probably never see again at the end of a train. Although it's a wonderful thing that the Red Caboose rescued a number of these pieces of History, they really do need to work on the maintenance and upkeep of them. Sadly, the only ones that looked as if they had gotten a Fresh restoration where the ones that faced the main road. I would suggest getting someone who would take great pride in restoring these vehicles to their former glory on the outside. There was so much rust that needed a wire brushing, or possibly patching, and the paint on most of the vehicles inside the compound gave the impression that we were staying on the set of a post-apocalyptic Trailer Park movie. The interior of the honeymoon suite was very well restored for the area that they had to work with. However, the mattress of the bed really did need a good flipping, if not replacement. The floor of the shower was extremely slick and slippery and does need something to maintain a grip for safety. Would not want somebody taking a slide and suing this facility into nonexistence.Any criticism I would give is meant to be constructive and Out of Love. I believe that this Motel is a true work of art, and just need some refinement to make it one of the most amazing vacation destinations on the East Coast.

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PhyllisusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Love the room, even with all the heat we had a great stay!

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RobertusUS
Verified booking
solo_traveller
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

The rooms, or the cabooses, were very clean and comfortable. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The surrounding grounds were wonderful to take evening walks or watch the Strasburg Railroad steam trains pass through. A small petting zoo, Amish buggy rides, and the Toy Train Museum are a very short walking distance from the cabooses. You park your car along side the caboose you are staying in. The Strasburg Railroad and Pennsylvania Train Museum are within a mile from the motel. Beautiful views of the Amish farms. The Casey Jones restaurant was a great place for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Highly recommend the Red Caboose Motel.

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LynneusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Great location.

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LynneusUS
Verified booking
extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"It was fun for the grandson. Grounds were lovely. Beds were a 4 inch layer of foam on a board."

4.0

Food in the dining car was great. Grandson loved the caboose.

Beds were not comfortable. Caboose was not level. Entrance way was rusted out and did not feel safe.

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RuthusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Had a great visit 😊"

10.0

The staff was excellent and very helpful. Check in was a breeze. Location was great for Sight and Sound show. Will visit again.

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RandallusUS
Verified booking
couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"going back"

9.0

staff were very friendly, rooms were clean. close to other attractions (less than 15 minutes) some of the food at restaurant (shoo-fly pie is awesome) French toast, bacon, meatloaf,

some of the food at restaurant, chicken parmesan was over cooked and way to much cheese, home fries were made in deep fryer,

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JessicausUS
Verified booking
family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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