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Gorgeous Waterfront Cabin, Stunning Nature Setting Near PSU

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4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
4 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining
Bathtub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Spruce Creek, PA
  • Little Juniata River
    9 min drive
  • Pennsylvania State University
    33 min drive
  • Beaver Stadium
    38 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    45 min drive

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About the area

Spruce Creek

Located in Spruce Creek, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Little Juniata River and Warriors Mark Historical Society. .This family-friendly vacation home is 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Arch Spring and 8.2 mi (13.2 km) from Diamond Lake.

What's nearby

  • Little Juniata River - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 24 min drive - 23.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 33 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 36 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 38 min drive - 34.3 km

Getting around

  • Tyrone Station - 20 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Paesano's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Diner 22 - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spruce Creek Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Grier Summer Camp - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shawnee's Manor Restaurant - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous Waterfront Cabin, Stunning Nature Setting Near PSU

Beautiful (recently remodeled) home on world renown Spruce Creek. Stunning, serene nature setting, yet only 25 minute drive from State College/Penn State University. Right across the stream is 5,000 acres of forest.

- Surrounded by stunning nature but
- Huge yard for games
- Fenced in area for dogs (if needed)
- Wifi
- 60" 4K TV
- Some movies and board games
- Big open kitchen stocked with spices, cooking oils, pots, pans, cookware, etc.
- Grill and patio overlooking the stream
- Nice outdoor firepit by water
- Great hikes super close, trail head to Indian Lookout less than 500 yards away

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO BOOKING:
We are super easy going and strive to go above and beyond our guest's expectations to ensure you have an awesome stay! Although we have only had this property for less than 2 years, we have been Superhosts for 4+ years and the vast majority of our stays have been great hosting experiences. Unfortunately, there have been a few (very rare) issues where guests violated and damaged our home through massive parties and unapproved (poorly trained) pets so we now feel it is necessary to spell out some basic rules. Please don't take this as us being rigid and uptight hosts, we are just trying to protect ourselves from the very rare, unfortunate hosting experience. With the exception of the very important fishing rule (explained below) these will be common sense for most.

General Overview:
- No smoking in the house
- No parties (unless you request and we provide written approval). We are certainly happy to accommodate additional guests (upon request) if you want to host family or friends from the area over for a meal or something. However, there are outdoor security cameras so we will know how many people arrive. If an unauthorized party does take place there will be an a $250 fee per guest over the requested guest count. Example: if 10 people are supposed to be staying but 20 end up staying (without written approval) there will be an additional $2,500 charge to your stay. Again, having some friends/family over that aren't staying at the cabin is not why this is in place, we have unfortunately had significant damage to our property from a large "kegger" party.
- Leave the house in the same (clean) condition as when you arrived.
- All pets must be requested prior to booking and we do charge a minimum pet fee of $25 per dog per day but reserve the right to charge up to $50 per dog/per night depending on the dog/group size. If an unapproved pet comes it will be $100 per night per animal.
- Our rate is based on a max occupancy of 8 total people. There is enough bed capacity for 11-12 people as well as additional space for air mattresses or cots (which you can bring). However, we charge $40 per person/ per night for each additional person over the first 8 guests and we ask that you please be transparent with your group size.

FISHING STRICTLY PROHIBITED
*There are amazing spots to fish close by, some with a guide, others are public but the stretch of stream in front of this house is heavily regulated and not owned by us. This house is strictly a house rental, under no circumstances can you fish the water connected to the property. By booking this property you accepting full responsibility if you violate this very simple rule. Upon arrival, we have all guests sign an acknowledgement waiver agreeing to the risks/penalties if any fishing does happen. This includes but is not limited to, fines of several thousand dollars and potential legal action. As a reminder, there are outdoor security cameras and if you fish you will be caught, it is definitely not worth it. In summary DO NOT FISH in the water attached to the property *

CLEANING:
Please reference the checkout checklist prior to leaving the property. The house is professionally cleaned between guests so it will be fresh and clean upon your arrival. All we ask is that you please leave the house in the same condition as when you arrived. We will take care of all linens and trash (which you will leave in designated areas). The cleaning fee covers the linen turnover/bed making, trash removal and some minor misc. items like stocking soap, paper towels, etc. If the house is not left in the same clean condition and additional cleaning is required we may have to charge extra to cover any added cost we incur from the cleaners.

PET POLICY:
We are animal lovers and this is a "Pet Friendly" property. However, this does NOT mean we allow any and all pets. If you have a pet that you would like to bring please share details about your pet along with a request to bring them with you. For liability reasons some general information is needed; size, age, breed, temperament , etc. Additionally, we ask that you please keep your furry friends off the furniture and leave the house/property in the same condition as when you arrived (with or without pets).

We do not have a fixed pet fee as this changes depending on the animal(s) and size of group, etc. Typically we charge $25-$50 per day. This fee does NOT cover damage to the property or any mess caused by the pet. We do expect any "mess" outside or brought into the house to be cleaned up.

To clarify, pets may be welcome at this property but not until after we have given written approval (prior to your booking).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brendyn Dornich

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 4 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Local meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
4 total pets
Note from host: All pets must be requested prior to booking.

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
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Gorgeous Chalet, Stunning Nature Setting Near PSU Spruce Creek

Gorgeous Waterfront Cabin, Stunning Nature Setting Near PSU Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Football Weekend
Very spacious, clean and well maintained. A bit far for PSU, but very nice and well worh it. Would like to come back sometime when we can soend more time around the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Steve B., Gloucester City, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had an awesome family weekend!
The interior of this cabin is amazing and it’s got a huge family room. Our family had a great stay. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful scenes and peaceful vibes
A very warm rustic stay away from home. Everything was very clean, easy find stuff for cooking, comfortable furniture, and the beds were the best to sleep on, I stay out of town a lot so it was nice to have a good night sleep. The outdoor scenery is breathtaking with the greenery & woods with a beautiful flowing spruce creek to listen too. Would most definitely recommend anyone to stay here and would rebook again in the future if available.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Property
Great house, fantastic views and an overall fantastic trip. We will definitely be staying here in the near future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great kitchen and comfortable beds
2nd year we've stayed here. Great kitchen comfortable beds
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Kathryn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a few “hiccups”
Property is in a beautiful location, would be great outdoor space in nice weather. Virtually impossible to find in the dark, needs better signage, lighting, specific directions, because the road signs don’t match up with any navigation apps. and it is Dark back there! Thankful for the back up heat sources because the central heating as well as Internet service (including tv streaming) were off-line for the first 24 hours until the manager returned my texts. The shared living spaces are wonderful, kitchen/dining and family room areas. Our teens enjoyed using the pool table since TV service wasn’t working. Bed and bath situation not really conducive for 10 guests as one of the bedrooms just basically fits a bed, has no privacy with glass doors, no storage and a bedroom door that doesn’t close. One bathroom is captive to the main bedroom, and the other bathroom is very tiny to be shared among eight guests. The interior is nicely decorated and well-maintained, exterior is a work in progress.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob P., Washington, DC

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Thanksgiving home away from home
We enjoyed our stay at the cabin and was what we were looking for. A place to relax, enjoy the surroundings, and unwind. Our host was terrific as well - engaging to ensure we enjoyed our time here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M., CHESTER SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness
Football weekend
Had another wonderful stay at this cozy home! Can't wait to visit again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M., blain pa

Liked: Cleanliness
Did Not Disappoint
Must See Fantastic House, very clean and stocked with everything needed for a family get away. We enjoyed spending time in the large family room and sitting out by the fire and listening to the creek .
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property Beautiful Spot
I come to Spruce Creek each year bringing a group of friends to fish. This house is ideal. Great kitchen, great recreation room and beds and bedrooms are really comfortable.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Beautiful area. Love how quiet it was. The creek running by made morning so relaxing. And to have the fire outside was great. It was great for a small college friend reunion. The house was clean. Well kept. We would rent it again. Loved the higher beds. Felt like home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
Beautiful view of the mountains, creek running through was great to hang out side with the fire. Really enjoyed spending time in the great room with the pool table and plenty of seating so we could all spend time together! Owners are very attentive, my son lost his phone there and they so kindly offered to meet us to return! Will definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spruce Creek
Really nice place. Perfect for a large family gathering. Stayed there with our family for the PSU vs MD game. Convenient drive to football tailgating lots on north side of Beaver Stadium.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun family weekend getaway
Great property for getting together with family/friends. Very spacious with cabin feel inside. Beds were comfortable and there was plenty of seating. Large selection of DVDs. Large kitchen…but could use new pots/pans… there were no baking dishes or cookie sheets. Family room was large and pool table was enjoyable. Outside area was not as private as we had hoped, but view out back was great… loved the large creek running right behind the property. Enjoyed hiking, but most trails were fairly steep and rocky… just something to know ahead of time. Internet is very spotty so plan on being without technology while staying here. Fenced in area for the dogs was very convenient. Overall it was a nice rental with the cabin gel we were seeking!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Freezing weather but still fun
My husband and I took our kids and little pug here for Christmas. Of course we pick the coldest weekend in 30 years!! It was -6 degrees. The pipes froze but the owner drove out on Christmas Eve to thaw them and no problems after that. The kids had fun in the snow until they froze. It's in a pretty area with a river in the back and a fenced in area for the dog. It was a quiet space and didn't feel like there was anyone else around. The kitchen was well stocked. The place was clean. The owners were very responsive and truly wanted us to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
My parents, wife and kids all stayed for about a week and had a wonderful time. Plenty of space and quiet location, yet close to town. We saw bald eagles from the windows almost every day. Kids loved shooting pool. Just be prepared to have limited cell and Wi-Fi connectivity, we didn’t mind. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M., CHESTER SPRINGS

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and charming
Our family had a wonderful time here. It was clean and very cozy. Very nice sitting in the living room in front of the fireplace and also having the pool table there to enjoy. The internet was spotty, which we knew going in, so if that's a critical thing for you then do consider that. Hosts very nice. Would go here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, homey cabin
Excellent place for our PSU football weekend. We really enjoyed the pool table. Can't wait to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

George B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Amazing view and very comfortable like a home away from home
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family get away
The house is set up with large kitchen/ dining area in the center with a very large Family Room on one side and the bedroom wing on the other. The creek is very close and the rushing water sound was nice. The side yard was also very large and the family enjoyed being out on the property. It accommodated 10 sleeping pretty well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious Cabin for Perfect Getaway Weekend
Enjoyed a nice long weekend with my spouse and a friend from college (WE ARE!) and her family at this cabin on Spruce Creek. Both the wifi and cell service were very limited and spotty, but it made it nice to just be able to disconnect for a little while and enjoy the company and the outdoors. The creek in the back made for the perfect serene backdrop. The inside of the house absolutely met expectations from the pictures and was very clean. The only reason I took one star off for cleanliness was due to what appeared to be remodeling materials including a discarded counter left outside on the far side of the house, but we didn't venture over there very often for it to make any noticeable impact on our stay. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and Brendyn and Becca were great hosts. Would absolutely consider coming back in the future. NOTE: Don't use Google Maps to get there. Use Waze instead, it got us there perfectly and matched the instructions that Brendyn and Becca sent to us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in this lodge-like waterfront place!
Although it was a rainy weekend, we were able to thoroughly enjoy this well appointed home with pool table and plenty of space for all. The rustic wood panel interior and fishing theme and hunting theme touches were great. The moose head was a big hit! The beds were very comfortable and the new heating/cooling system allowed everyone to set there bedroom temperature. The kitchen was well appointed and plenty of DVDs to watch or board games. The bathrooms were clean and plenty of hot water for the family showers to start the day. Great fire pit out back along the stream but rain hampered our use! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing and peaceful
Spent Christmas with my family and we had an amazing time. The house was perfect, lots of charm and plenty of room. Huge kitchen and dual dining area. Recommend this place to anyone wanting so real R&R.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021