[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Fish the "Little J" / Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State Riverfront vacation home in Alexandria with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391900/64391840/4f6ef0cb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391900/64391840/9fc18f37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391900/64391840/25f0b98e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391900/64391840/43ee91e0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64400000/64391900/64391840/125c04e6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Step into the charming century-old family cottage, nestled just minutes from the serene Little Juniata River. Unwind in a cozy living room with a CD/DVD player and flat screen TV or enjoy your morning coffee on our all-seasons porch. The home has been carefully maintained and fully modernized while retaining its original architectural features. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4975 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fish the "Little J" / Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State Step back in time, and enjoy a stay at our century-old family cottage, just minutes on foot to the Little Juniata River. No "traditional" internet or broadcast TV -- so our home is ideal for guests who prefer to "unplug" from media distractions. Although... Adequate WiFi service via the guest's own cellular data when tethered to a laptop or tablet has been reported by multiple recent guests, sufficient for remote network access and video streaming. (Experience may vary, however, according to the guest's cellular network. We will assist our guests in getting connected upon request.) The cottage features a cozy living room with a CD/DVD player and flat screen TV. A wide selection of DVD films is available, or bring your own. Connection to video streaming services via cellular data with an HDMI cable connection is also possible. Recent guests have reported good cellular service with Verizon and AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. AND as of October 16. 2023 a new signal amplifier is active that boosts cell reception with quite satisfactory results! The "Little J" -- well known to fly fishers far and wide -- is one of Pennsylvania's best trout streams and popular with kayakers and river tubers as well; we are just a mile down-river from the village of Barree. Built in 1902 on a wooded acre by 2nd and 3rd generation descendants of late 18th Century settlers of northern Huntingdon County, the home has been carefully maintained and fully modernized -- serving both as a seasonal and a long-term residence over the last 120 years. Expanded periodically since first built, the home retains many of its original architectural features together with some period furnishings. Take your morning coffee on our all-seasons porch (screened in warm weather, enclosed with thermal widows in cold weather). Hike up the road into the Rothrock State Forest lands. Hike the Mid-state Trail from a nearby trail head with adequate parking. The cottage comprises about 975 sq ft (90 sq m) and can accommodate 4 guests comfortably. The kitchen is equipped with dish soap, dish cloths and dish towels, pots and pans, cooking utensils, toaster, toaster oven with broiler, microwave oven, plates, cups, coffee pots (French Press and Italian Stove Top Espresso), glasses, and flatware. The kitchen seats up to 4 persons, with a 1920s-era Hoosier cupboard and a professionally-restored, 1950s-era gas range, ready for stove-top cooking. IF YOU PLAN TO ROAST, BAKE, OR REHEAT, ask us to set the oven's standing pilot for you prior to arrival. (Note that this model range did not include a broiler.) The two bedrooms are in the half-story loft: one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds. While many of our guests prefer to bring their own BED and BATH linens, we can furnish these at the guest's request for a one-time $30 fee to cover our linen laundry costs and make up the beds for you. We furnish bed pillows. comforters and light blankets. You can draw the privacy curtain between the rooms if needed. The house has modular and window air conditioning units installed in hot and humid weather. The full bath has a tub with shower. Our cottage is clean but not fussy: a kick-off-your-shoes, settle-in-with-a-good-book-or-good-conversation kind of place. We are about 50 minutes from Penn State University and about 20 minutes from Juniata College. Convenience stores and gas stations (10 minutes to Petersburg or to Alexandria) and supermarkets (20 minutes to Huntingdon) are within convenient driving distances. Several local eateries are close by for eat-in or take-out, and some for delivery. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Recycling - Unit size: 975 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66310000/66308300/66308269/83ab332c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little Juniata River House - A Fly Fishing and Family Retreat Alexandria - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 116 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=66308269&PinnedHotelID=66308269&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88700000/88697500/88697469/f5a6a8d3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great lodging for Penn State events and view of Lake Louise at Camp Golden Pond. 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Wash used dishes, glassware, and kitchen items used and leave in drainer in pantry. Place used bath linens in the tub. Place used kitchen linens in the kitchen sink. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules A detailed description of our Property Information and House Rules is available, upon request, for the guest's review prior to booking. The guest's booking constitutes guest's full understanding of our Property Information and guest's agreement to and compliance with our House Rules. Due to the property's bordering State Forest and other heavily wooded lands, no open fires are permitted on the property at any time. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Barree Guest Cottage ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=40.589836,-78.088646&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qqwvF%60ur%7BM%3FU%3FS%3FU%40S%40S%3FS%40U%40S%40SBS%40SBSBU%40SBSBSDSBSBQDSDSBQFSDSDQDQFQFQDQFQFSFOHQFQFOHOFQHOHOHOHOHMJOHOJMHMJMJOJMJKHMLKJKJMLKJILKJILKLILIJILILGLINGLGLGLGNGLENGLELENCNELCNENCLANCNANCNALANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NBNDLBNDLBNDLDNFLDLFNFLFLFLFNHLFJHLHLHLHJJLHLJJHLJJLJJJJJLJJJLJNJLHLJLHNJNHLHNHNHNFNHPHNFNFPHPFNFRFPDPFPDPFPDPDRDRDPDRBRDPBRDRBR%40RBRBTBR%40R%40RBR%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%40T%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FRAR%3FRATARCRATAPCRCTCRARCRERCRERCPEREREPEREPGPEPGPEPGRGPGNIPGPGNINIPGNININININKLINKLILKLKNKLKJKLKJKLKJMJKHMJMJKHMHMJMFKHMFOHMFMFMFOFMFMFODMDODMBODMBODOBM%40OBO%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FMAO%3FOAOAM%3FOCOCOAOCMAOCOEMCOEOCMEMEOEMGOGMGMGMGOGMIMGMIKGMKMIMIKKMKKIMKKKKMMKIMKKKMKOKMIMKMIOKMIOIOIOIOIOGQIOGOGQIQGOGQGSEQGQGQEQEQESGQCSESEQCSCSESCSCSASCUCSAQCUASASAU%3FSASAS%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jav4QX9HNp1UkJlnxzIMZaDJqCM=) Alexandria, PA #### What's nearby - Little Juniata River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km - Juniata College - 23 min drive - 18.9 km - DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 34 min drive - 36.4 km - Pennsylvania State University - 52 min drive - 46.9 km - Beaver Stadium - 56 min drive - 48.9 km #### Getting around - Huntingdon Station - 18 min drive - State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 54 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bluegills Bar and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Spruce Creek Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪Paesano's Italian Family Restaurant - ‬8 min drive - ‪Shawnee's Manor - ‬5 min drive - ‪Diner 22 - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fish the "Little J" / Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fish the "Little J" / Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fish the "Little J" / Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Fish the "Little J" / Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Little Juniata River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Diamond Lake and Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. Shavers Creek Volunteer Fire Co. Firemans Park and Arch Spring are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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