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Secluded Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA

Family-friendly vacation home in Huntingdon

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Game room
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Nestled in the central PA mountains, this secluded mountain house offers a serene escape with wildlife views and a tranquil atmosphere. Enjoy hiking trails on 115+ acres of property, explore nearby Whipple Dam and Greenwood Furnace State Park, or unwind by the campfire under starry skies. With three bedrooms sleeping six comfortably, whole-house heating and air conditioning for year-round comfort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61300 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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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 Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA

Get away for a mountain top experience in this secluded mountain house where wild life can be enjoyed with your morning coffee along with a breathtaking view. Experience quiet solitude in the central PA mountains yet you are about 30 minute drive to State College with all the activities of Penn State University and Football. The three bedrooms comfortably sleeps 6. A wood stove in the basement, gas fireplace upstairs, whole house heating and air conditioning and an emergency generator system guarantee your comfort no matter what is happening outside. In the winter 4 wheel drive is necessary to drive up the steep gravel lane in ice and snow.
Enjoy hiking trails on our 115+ acres of property which has access to Stone Creek, an active trout stream. Also Whipple Dam, Greenwood Furnace State Park, Rothrock State Forest and Raystown Lake are a short drive away. The mountain house adjoins Spotted Hart Stables, home to our 12 Appaloosa horses which can be seen grazing in their hillside pastures. On a stroll through the forest you may catch a glimpse of Ghazi our 3 time Appaloosa national champion endurance horse out for a training ride or experience the soaring of bald eagles on mountain air currents. Wildlife abounds for you to experience. End your day with s'mores around an evening campfire watching the sun set with brilliant colors that change every day behind the next mountain. As you wait for the stars to appear unhindered by background light, peace and tranquility will take on a new meaning for you.
The opportunity to antique shop, visit a winery, enjoy Amish & country cooking awaits your visit to Belleville. Small town charm, architecture and Raystown Lake await your visit to Huntingdon. If you prefer the more upscale modern restaurants and shopping experience, State College is happy to supply your desires. Whether you are looking for that quiet getaway with friends & family or are looking for a more private peaceful convenient location to access State College activities, the mountain house will become your home away from home. We will attempt to provide for any special requests and look forward to helping you find peace and relaxation on your stay.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking except outside away from the home.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking 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: 1,300 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Close the porch gates to prevent wild life from entering the porches.
Set thermostat to 58 when on HEAT. Set it to 78 when on COOL.
Return any outdoor furnishings to porches, and lawn games to basement. The wind takes them flying on the lawn! Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

A 4-wheel drive vehicle with good tires is required for cold icy weather to access the property. The lane is very steep gravel and long.
55 in Smart TV in living room, and 32 in TV in master bedroom can be used with your internet media accounts such as Netflix. No cable Srvc available.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Children must have adult supervision at all times

Events

No events allowed
Hosting parties or events is not permitted.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking except outside away from the home.

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
Note from host: Hosting parties or events is not permitted.
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Secluded Mountain
Secluded Mountain Huntingdon
Secluded Mountain House Huntingdon
Secluded Mountain House
Secluded Mountain House Near Sate College Huntingdon
Secluded Mountain House Near Sate College Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

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Huntingdon, PA

What's nearby

  • Stone Valley Forest - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Pennsylvania State University - 32 min drive - 19.6 miles
  • Pegula Ice Arena - 35 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 36 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Beaver Stadium - 36 min drive - 20.8 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 20 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Village Restaurant - CVR - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Doan's Bones - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McMurtries Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stone Valley Diner - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Darkline Beach Club - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA 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 Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA located?

This family-friendly Huntingdon vacation home is located in the mountains, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Stone Valley Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Barree Township and Greenwood Furnace State Park. Whipple Dam State Park and Shavers Creek Volunteer Fire Co. Firemans Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Secluded Mountain House near State College & Huntingdon, PA Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dee B.

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

Beautiful Get-Away

Enjoyed the stay - lovely property, great hosts, easy to work with.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shelli R.

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

Beautiful Secluded Mountain House

This was our third stay and we always enjoy the accommodations. This home has every amenity you could want and the hosts are very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen r.

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

Great Weekend getaway

The Mountain House was wonderful. The house was clean and very nice. It was a great location for our Penn State football game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry S.

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

Family adventure

We enjoyed our slice of country mountain seclusion, minutes from town. Thank you for sharing your beautiful property with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

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

Trip to Penn State

Lovely hosts ! Squeaky clean. Wish I had more time to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Repeat Visitors

We enjoy the solitude and comfort of this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Weekend getaway

Love visiting PA. We always look for those stays that are secluded. Check in was easy, house was clean. Did see quite a few lady bugs. Games were available which we took advantage of for a family game night. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Penn State White Out Weekend

2nd time at Jeff and Amy's mountain getaway. Terrific home and experience, already planning next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Susan G.

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

Mountain House review

Beautiful setting, immaculately clean, peaceful. If you are looking for a quiet weekend getaway, this is the place. A little out of the way for us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Whiteout weekend

Charming mountain venue, appreciated everything about the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Beautiful property

This is a great home in a beautiful area outside of State College. The owners were great and responsive, provided all of the necessities and was very clean. It is a little bit away from Penn State but close enough if you were going to a game and also want to get away from the chaos of a football weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

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

Family retreat

Amazing location tucked away and surrounded by beatiful views and wildlife. Met up with family for the weekend and this was the ideal setup for 6 of us to unplug for the weekend. Would highly recommend, Jeff & Amy are great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

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

Beautiful Rural Home

We enjoyed our weekend stay. The home is lovely, very clean and well equipped. Definitely a rural location. Beautiful night sky.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald O.

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

Secluded paradise

The home was excellent . Everything was well kept and maintained . Great secluded setting with picturesque views and walking trails . Would definitely stay again . Hosts , Jeffery and Amy are superb . Thank you for great accommodations .
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leigh S.

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

Peaceful stay!

This house was perfect! We were visiting our kids at Penn State on a football weekend. Loved the location and the amenities, house was very clean, and such a peaaceful place to come back to at the end of the day. Loved gathering around the firepit at night. Would love to come back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John E.

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

Secluded stay on the farm

We stayed the weekend of a Penn State home football game, and it worked out great. 30 minutes from PSU, plenty of space to hang out, grill some dinner, and enjoy the big family room. A great place to get away from the busy town during a game weekend, yet close enough to drive back and forth. We'd definitely stay again. At first we thought it was a bit pricey but it was easily in line with everything else the weekend of the big game with Ohio State.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

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

Perfect spot for a PSU football weekend!

Located just about 30 minutes from State College, this was a perfect spot for getting in and out of PSU for a football game! Would have loved to have more time to explore the property and relax at the house. Great communication from the owners and will definitely be bookmarking this for future trips! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie Y.

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

Perfect spot for memories

We loved our weekend at the Spotted Hart Mountain House. The home was everything it is advertised to be and more. The yard was the perfect place for the kids to play during the day and relax around the fire pit at night. We loved exploring the property and surrounding areas. We left our weekend with lots of wonderful memories and would come back in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Great getaway

Stayed Friday and Saturday evenings, in town for the Penn State game. The house was everything that was advertised. The owners were great and provided clear instructions and guidance. The house is beautiful, and the property is well maintained. The house had everything we needed, the kitchen is well equipped. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Y.

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

Beautiful Home

Love this rental. Communication is good. Home is spotless. The location is remote. A beauty star filled sky at night. Thank you for a wonderful time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana S.

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

Perfect stay for our Penn State weekend!

Our stay was truly wonderful! Communication with the owners was great, and you can feel their genuine hospitality without ever meeting them in person! Upon arrival, there was a welcome basket with homemade baked goods! The house was super clean and beds were really comfortable! Although we were in town for a football weekend and not at the house much, the views and outdoor experience would have been awesome to enjoy if we had more time. Also, the basement was such a surprise - filled with all kinds of tabletop games! We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rayleen R., Ambler, PA

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

Beautiful, peaceful property!

My husband and I stayed at this lovely property when we came up to visit our freshman son at PSU and take in a football game. Came with my 90-year-old parents and teenage daughter and friend. Place is immaculate, peaceful, and a true "retreat" in the mountains. The owners were so communicative and helpful in suggestions for dining, navigating the area and flexible with a later check out so the boys could spend a little more time with their dad and pop-pop. Couldn't have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Therest B.

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

Beautiful views and convenient location

Visited Penn State for college tour and needed a place close to the school . Unfortunately, we visited on a busy weekend, making it difficult to find quality accommodation. I decided to look for areas that were right outside State College town and found a hidden gem . Beautiful property with fantastic views of lush green mountains and trees surrounding the property. The owners were very accommodating and easy to communicate with throughput the entire stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

scott w.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

We had a lovely stay at this incredibly quiet, peaceful, and very clean home that sits atop a mountain. You def need 4 wheel drive if you are going up in the winter, but once you arrive, you will not want to leave. The owners left fresh baked goods (which were delicious) and were very easy to communicate with. We did some food shopping close to State College as the local country store was not open when we were there. The home had everything we needed to cook on site, couches and beds were very comfy, and even though it was freezing outside, we enjoyed the outdoor deck to take in some nature. Would def recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Shavers Creek and Blue White Game

We couldn't have had a better time! I had a meeting at Shavers Creek which is only about 15-20 minutes away, and then we went to Penn State for the Blue White game. Just an outstanding weekend at a wonderful and secluded property. The hosts are very accommodating and communicative. The property is very well-kept, comfortable, and clean. Top notch experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022