Title: Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. - 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 # Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46397000/46396918/75707f1c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46397000/46396918/8548afe2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46397000/46396918/a6d59e6e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46397000/46396918/466ea7d7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Meeting facility](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46400000/46397000/46396918/015adc2c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience rural Pennsylvania at its finest on this 163-acre family farm. Gather with friends and family in the large room addition, perfect for meetings or celebrations. Enjoy kayaking or fishing at nearby Aughwich Creek, explore Lake Raystown Resort, or visit historic sites like East Broad Top steam railroad. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. 163 acre family farm that is in the 5th generation, set in beautiful, rural south central Pennsylvania. It is a 2 story farm house, that has a large room addition, seating for approx. 65-70, that can be used for meetings or family reunions or banquets for an additional fee. Just an hour and 15 mins away from Penn State Beaver Stadium. 45 minutes to historical Huntingdon, home of Juniata College. Lake Raystown Resort is 24.4 miles and 7 Points Marina is 35.4 miles. Minutes away from the Agape farm, site of Creation Fest, and also historic steam railroad, East Broad Top. It is minutes to Aughwich Creek for kayaking or fishing. There are great biking and hiking trails in the Lake Raystown area. Fishing guides are available for hire for Lake Raystown. Its approximately a 40 minute drive to Belleville, in Big Valley, home to various Amish sects and the Belleville auction and flea market every Wednesday. It's about 45 minutes to Issett Heritage Museum in Huntingdon and to the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: outside smoking is permitted ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - On a river ### Things to do - Bicycles ### 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 - Bicycles - Garden ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116310000/116300300/116300279/04e44da1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 5-bedroom Mountain Home with AC & Hot Tub on 80 acres close to Raystown Resort. 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No use of the banquet room, unless previously agreed upon and extra fee included in rental. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings We have a large banquet room for an extra fee. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside smoking is 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 65 Note from host: We have a large banquet room for an extra fee. 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.26269%2C-77.92103&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4gTw8_wT3yLp0dYOl2E498dtnSU=) Shirleysburg, PA #### What's nearby - East Broad Top Railroad - 5 min drive - 4.2 km - Rockhill Trolley Museum - 6 min drive - 4.6 km - American Legion Country Club - 19 min drive - 21.6 km - Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail - 24 min drive - 23.6 km - Raystown Lake - 40 min drive - 48.5 km #### Getting around - Huntingdon Station - 37 min drive - Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Pizza Star II & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive - ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive - ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cassville Country Store - ‬30 min drive - ‪Whitse's Pub - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. located? > This family-friendly Shirleysburg vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of East Broad Top Railroad and Rockhill Trolley Museum. Riverside Park and Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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