Title: Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area Vacation home in Emporium with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105769400/105769305/e8f43bf5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105769400/105769305/4e3a261c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105769400/105769305/54172ce1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105769400/105769305/178a6513.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105770000/105769400/105769305/a10b5a5a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of the PA Wilds, this retreat offers a tranquil escape surrounded by State Parks and Forests. Take advantage of canoeing, kayaking, or fishing along the Sinnemahoning River or simply relax in front of a cozy propane fireplace or build your own fire pit on the patio. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Fireplace - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - 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. ### Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area You are nestled in the heart of the PA Wilds, surrounded by State Parks and Forests. With miles of hiking, and biking trails to explore. Along the Driftwood Branch of the Sinnemahoning River you will be able to enjoy, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing in some of the best trophy trout waters in the state. Depending on what time of year you are staying at the house; there are nesting birds (we have a returning mourning dove on the deck). We have seen pileated wood peckers fledge from the old tree by the river along the path to the best place to launch your kayak/canoe. That “old tree” looks dead, but is full of life and home to many of our woodland neighbors. It is not unusual to see a Bald Eagle, Osprey or other bird perched on top waiting to fish the river. Deer and the occassional Elk like to pass thru the expansive back yard as well. The kitchen is well equipped; you should find what you may need to prepare meals. You can enjoy a propane fireplace in the living room, or build you own fire in the fire pit on the patio out back by the pond. Not only are you in the heart of the PA Wilds but you are also located in the Dark Skies viewing area. Lean back and enjoy the view in from the yard or visit near-by stargazing sites in the area. We encourage guests to explore the area as there are so many things to keep everyone interested. History buffs will recognize the Bucktail Trail from the Civil War Era. The area is rich in American and Pennsylvania History. The Cameron County Historical Society is close by located in a depression-era schoolhouse and full of fascinating collections. Mountain bike at dawn, hike or bike a nearby trail in the afternoon or float the river in a Kayak and cast a rod to try your luck at fishing, then pull up a chair for star gazing at night. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### 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. - 1 accessible parking space - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak ### 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) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Garden - Humane treatment of captive wild animals - Local artist showcase - Local culture and ecosystem education - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33560000/33550300/33550213/8ccce34d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Private retreat in the middle of Elk country Driftwood - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 222 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-22&endDate=2025-11-23&selected=33550213&PinnedHotelID=33550213&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83530000/83523100/83523084/3f42ad2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.448795,-78.170815&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:aj_%7CFpvb%7CM%3FS%3FS%40U%3FU%40S%3FS%40U%40S%40SBU%40SBSBU%40SBQBUDSBSDSBSDSDQDSDSDQFSDQFQDQFQFSFQHOFQFQHOHOFQHOHOHOHOJOHMJOHMJMJMJMJMHMLKJMJKLKJKLIJKLKLILKLGJILINGLGLILGNGLELENGLENELENELCNCNELANCNANCNALANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBL%40NDNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLDLDNFLFLHLFNHLFJHLHLHLHLJJJLHJJLJJJJLLJHLJLJLJLJLHLJNHLJNHNHNHNHNFPHNHNFPFPHNFPFRFPDPFPDPFRDPDRDRDPDRBRDRBRDRBTBP%40RBTBR%40TBR%40R%40R%40T%3FR%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FTARAT%3FRATARARCRATCRCRARCRCTERCRERCREREPEREREPGREPGPEPGPGPGRINGPGNIPINGPININININKLINKNIJKNKLKLKLILMJKLKJMJKJMHKJMJMHMHMHKFMHOHMFMHMFODMFMDOFMDODMBOFMBOBOBMBO%40OBO%40OBM%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAO%3FOAMAOCOAOCOAMCOCOCMCOGMCOEMEOGMEMGOEMGMIMGOGMKKGMIMIMIMKKKMIKKMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKMKOIKKOIOKMIOIOIOIOGQIOIQGOGQIOGSGQGQEQGQEQGSEQESESEQESCSESCSESCUCSASCSCSASCUASASAU%3FSAU%3FSAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=70Sp3dcSOups_wMFNKiiND4CGYE=) Emporium, PA #### What's nearby - Bucktail State Park Natural Area - 5 min walk - 0.4 km - Emporium Borough Building - 16 min drive - 13.7 km - Sizerville State Park - 26 min drive - 24.5 km - Elk Country Visitor Center - 53 min drive - 39.1 km - Sinnemahoning State Park - 54 min drive - 54.1 km #### Restaurants - ‪Rich Valley Wines - ‬9 min drive - ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬10 min drive - ‪Emporium VFW - ‬9 min drive - ‪Fox Pizza - ‬10 min drive - ‪Charleys - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area? > As of Nov 8, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area on Nov 10, 2025 start from CA $221.19, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Emporium-Hotels-Private-2-Bedroom-Located-In-The-Heart-Of-The-PA-Wilds-Dark-Skies-Viewing-Area.h105769305.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Private 2 Bedroom located in the heart of the PA Wilds & Dark Skies viewing area located? > Situated in Emporium, this vacation home is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Bucktail State Park Natural Area and within 6 mi (10 km) of Little Museum and Community Park. Mini Park and Cameron County Court House are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? 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