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Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell.

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Dining
Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 124500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell.

Limestone Lodge overlooks the banks of Big Fishing Creek. This 4500 square foot home sleeps 16 and is fully equipped with all the amenities necessary to enjoy a weekend away. In addition to 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, the home has a spacious kitchen, sun room, screened in side porch, 1 large wrap around porch, game room, dining area, living room, an outdoor hot tub, and propane grill.

Those that enjoy the outdoors will find the setting ideal with adjacent private stream access that supports a world class brown trout population and nearby wooded areas that deer, turkeys, and bald eagles frequent.

Property manager

Lance Wilt and Tracey White

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Car required
  • 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

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,500 square feet

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    Policies

    Check-in

    Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    Contactless check-in available
    Minimum check-in age: 21

    Check-out

    Check-out before 11:00 AM

    Special check-in instructions

    You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

    Pets

    Pets not allowed

    Children and extra beds

    Children are welcome

    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 are allowed on site
    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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
    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

    A car is required for transportation to and from this property

    Property is also known as

    Ideal Setting Along Banks Big Fishing Creek. PSU Bucknell House
    Ideal Setting Along Banks Big Fishing Creek. PSU Bucknell
    Ideal Setting Along Banks Big Fishing Creek. PSU Bucknell House
    Ideal Setting Along Banks Big Fishing Creek. PSU Bucknell House
    Ideal Setting Along Banks Big Fishing Creek. PSU Bucknell

    About the area

    Map
    Mill Hall, PA

    What's nearby

    • Millbrook Playhouse - 5 min drive - 5.6 km
    • Triangle Park - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
    • Piper Aviation Museum - 10 min drive - 12.6 km
    • Lock Haven University - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
    • Penn's Cave - 36 min drive - 38.6 km

    Getting around

    • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 38 min drive

    Restaurants

    • ‪Flying J Travel Center - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Wayback Burgers - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Cinnabon - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪Village Tavern - ‬9 min drive
    • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive

    Frequently asked questions

    Is Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell. pet-friendly?

    No, pets are not allowed at this property.

    How much does it cost to stay at Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell.?

    As of Aug 3, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell. on Aug 4, 2025 start from CA $744.44, 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 for more accurate prices.

    What time is check-in at Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell.?

    Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

    What time is check-out at Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell.?

    Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

    Where is Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell. located?

    Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Millbrook Playhouse, Susquehanna Health Family Medcn, and Lock Haven University. Haven Medical Center and Heisey House Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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    Ideal setting along the banks of Big Fishing Creek. Close to PSU and Bucknell. Reviews

    Reviews

    10

    Exceptional

    Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
    Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

    9.2/10

    Cleanliness

    Reviews

    10/10 Excellent

    Daniel H.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    LHU Gray Eagles

    Amazing property! Absolutely perfect.
    Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

    8/10 Good

    Nicholas C.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful place!

    It was a beautiful place and location. Some minor damage from prior renters but no major issues aside from hot tub being out of commission! Great owners!!
    Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Debbie K.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Away from Home

    We enjoyed our stay very much. The home is in a beautiful setting with a serene atmosphere. The host is very accommodating and responsive. We hope to return next year.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    lori w.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Awesome

    Great stay for a Penn State football weekend!! Beautiful home with great amenities! Our group loved it!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    Soren P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Limestone Lodge Visit

    It's a stunning cabin that feels secluded but is also conveniently situated next to nearby stores and restaurants. The photos lined up exactly with the place. Tons of beds and couches makes sleeping large groups easy.
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Diane R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Beautiful rural location and home

    We rented the house for a college reunion (Lock Haven alum). The property is very clean and spacious. It had every amenity we could have wanted. The kitchen is large and comfortable. It’s located in a beautiful wooded area with views of the creek below. The owners of the property were great to work with. We will absolutely stay here again!
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Mackubin O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    A Very Pleasant Experience

    Due to weather, we unfortunately had to cancel our stay the day of. I messaged the owners to ask if we could possibly reschedule the stay (I wasn't expecting any sort of refund since it was so late) . They showed immense understanding and without asking refunded 100% of the money spent on the stay. Although we did not get to stay at their awesome looking property (yet!), the short experience we had with the owners guaranteed that we will absolutely do so in the future.
    Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

    8/10 Good

    Susan P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Perfect COVID vacation

    This is a large house with plenty of space to spread out. Lots of conveniences and everything we needed including paper towels and TP, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer wipes, and hand sanitizer gel! The temperature was a bit hard to control because it is three levels. The lower level got cold, the main floor was comfy and the upper level was warm. We worked it out by raising and lowering a few degrees depending on where we were spending our time. Three of the four bedrooms are on the lower level with one full bath and a kitchenette and TV room/entry area. The main floor has the kitchen, dining area, sun room, screened porch, deck, family room, game room, bathroom and laundry. The third floor is the master bedroom and bath with a small relaxation area of the loft. We brought fans with us and used one up there. The giant bean bag chairs in the family room are awesome! Furniture is comfy. Hot tub was great. We had trouble with the TVs and internet connectivity but Tracey worked with us and tech support and we got it all working to our satisfaction. This was the perfect place to stay during COVID. The house is on a private drive and is remote from any other houses. It is tastefully decorated and is mostly used as a fishing lodge and weekend getaway. It is located in an area with very low incidence of the virus so we felt relatively safe but still wore masks when we went out. It is close (20 mins) to Bald Eagle State Park/Lake which has a nice beach and some hiking trails. We rented a pontoon boat and had a blast riding on the giant tube that came with the rental. There are lots of other good walking/hiking trails in the area too. Make sure you visit the Bald Eagle Produce and bakery stand on Eagle Mountain Lane in Beech Creek. Their molasses cookies are amazing! Tracey, one of the managers, helped arrange a horseback ride for us which was really nice. Tracey was great to work with and helped make our stay enjoyable. Highly recommend this location for a great vacation getaway.
    Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    Noah W.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Jason G.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
    Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

    10/10 Excellent

    Debbie J., Woodstown

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Absolutely fantastic

    This lodge is beautiful. We rented this place for our daughter's graduation from Penn State. Easy access to everything in State College without the crowds. We loved every minute of our stay and didn't want to leave.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

    10/10 Excellent

    lief d.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Fall weekend

    Great stay for a Penn state football weekend. House was beautiful and had many amenities!
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Rebecca O.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Enough room for a family reunion!

    My family and I (10 of us) stayed the weekend to attend a family wedding. There was enough room to spread out, play pool, and enjoy each others company. The hosts responded to any questions in a timely (i.e. quick) fashion. We'd definitely stay here again and We'd recommend it to others.
    Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

    8/10 Good

    Ron S.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Place was charming and secluded close to our auction

    House was very cooperative call Rayj back when we needed anything great time will definitely run again flathead
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Kim P.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    What a wonderful place to stay! Consider this location for PSY

    We had such a wonderful visit, celebrating our daughter’s graduation from Penn State. The lodge is immaculate with gorgeous views ( even on rainy days!) we hosted a post graduation celebration and our friends and family were thrilled with the accommodations. It is just 30 minutes from the University and it exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend!
    Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

    10/10 Excellent

    Verified traveller

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great Get-away Site!

    Mill Hall Pennsylvania is a great area for a relaxing! Unplug from your life, hike in rolling hills, swim in local lakes, sample wines at local vineyards and enjoy some of the best produce and meats we’ve ever had from the local Amish farmers. We were totally charmed by all the Amish buggies passing us or seeing the horse drawn tractors and hay wagons in the fields. I suspect leaf watching in the fall would be spectacular. We only tried one local restaurant, a local rib place called Curt’s, and it was very good. The house itself was perfect for our group, with lots of bedrooms, comfortable beds and lots of different spaces to relax so those who needed to work or wanted to participate in a digital exercise class or watch a movie could find their own nook. Our ambitious cooks found we could easily prepare dishes because the kitchen was well-equipped in terms of dishes, pots and serving bowls. Plus, the previous tenants had left lots of herbs, spices, and condiments. Our contact, Tracey, was very kind, responsive and gave great local suggestions, making our stay very comfortable. I would highly recommend this site.
    Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

    10/10 Excellent

    Elizabeth R.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Always a great stay

    this is our second time staying here and we hope to come back in the future
    Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

    10/10 Excellent

    John T.

    Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

    Great as usual

    Third time staying here. Great well stocked house.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Robert O., MIDDLEFIELD

    Great place

    Rented this very large house for son’s psu graduation and army commissioning ceremonies. Easily accommodated our family and three relatives. Beautiful setting, lots of windows. Drive to state college was very manageable. Neat area by well known trout stream. Guy down the road at tackle shop was very friendly and knowledgeable.
    Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    John T.

    Great house

    Second time staying here. Joe C's review says it all. Beautiful home. The only thing that changed since staying here 5 months ago was the TV situation - no cable TV. Apple TV's are now the 2 main TV's in the house. Not a showstopper and certainly not something to deduct a * for but probably something you'd want to know prior to renting (esp. if you want to watch live TV coverage). Great stay!
    Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

    10/10 Excellent

    Joseph C.

    Awesome PSU retreat

    Our group of 12 loved our stay at Limestone Lodge. Due to the parking situation at the PSU game we simply wound up back at the house afterwards as it afforded so much room to spread out and relax. The kids loved the hot tub! The space is so great because there is so much room to spread out, so many rooms to almost get lost. The setting is very quaint down a small private road, over a bridge and up a hill, and over-looking the stream below. Our only downside was the cold and dreary weather, otherwise we would have used more amenities such as fishing, the fire pit, etc. Oh and our last comment, Lance and Tracey are awesome to deal with. Very speedy to respond, super accommodating, and all with a highly friendly demeanor. We had a few questions when we first arrived and the the cable was out. Both Lance and Tracey came by to assist us, and get the info they needed for Comcast. They even enjoyed a cold beverage with us and chatted for a few minutes. We enjoyed our stay here so much that we already booked this place again for a PSU event in the spring. I guess that the best statement we can make regarding our feelings about Limestone Lodge.
    Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Heather S.

    Relaxing Getaway

    We traveled to this property in October, as a group of football fans who were attending the Penn State game. The commute to State College was easy, and this home was WONDERFUL. Our only regret was that we did not book a longer trip, as we did not get to enjoy all of the amenities of/around the house. Tracey was great to work with, and provided everything that we needed for our stay. I would definitely recommend this property, and we are hoping to return on a future visit.
    Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Jeff O.

    W O W

    If you ever travel to the State College area for a Penn State game and don't choose to house your group here, well that's simply your loss. What a beautiful home, with wonderful grounds and a serene setting. If you need to relax, this home will bring your stress levels down. It is idyllic and we can't wait to book for our next visit to watch the Nittany Lions. Easy access to and from campus make this a perfect location. Thanks for having us and we will be back!
    Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

    10/10 Excellent

    Jonathan W.

    Great stay at a great house!

    Myself and 10 friends stayed over NYE weekend the Limestone Lodge and had a blast, not just because we also had a Murder Mystery dinner party but because the house and location is wonderful. Huge common space that is very open with abundant windows and natural light. There was 11 of us there but we never felt on top of each other. I communicated with both Tracey and Lance and they were both very easy to deal with and extremely pleasant and accommodating. I and all 10 of my friends highly recommend a stay at the Limestone Lodge! Everyone also LOVED the outdoor hot tub!!
    Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017
    This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

    10/10 Excellent

    Brett D., North Syracuse

    The property was beautiful

    Had my bachelor party there, very great location. Beautiful property. Plenty of room and definitely will be returning in future years again. Everyone has a great time and did not want to leave.
    Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017