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Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access

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Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, fireplace, books
Property grounds
Lake

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access

Calling all outdoorsy types, history buffs, train enthusiasts, and Penn Staters - Ganister House is perfect for you! Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly historic home. Originally the site of a log cabin in the 1790s, the home now boasts 3 en-suite bedrooms and a multitude of gathering spaces, including large fenced-in yard with firepit. Easily access historic canal and railroad sites, miles of river and hiking trails, state game lands, and even get to a PSU game in 45 minutes!

Property manager

Rachel Block

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

About the area

Map
Williamsburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Canoe Creek State Park - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Peoples Natural Gas Field - 17 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 23 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Raystown Lake - 32 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martin General Stores - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Country Smokehouse - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sizzler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Williamsburg Oip - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Brumbaugh Delites - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverside Park, Williamsburg Borough Office and Williamsburg Library. Williamsburg Sportsmens Park and Canoe Creek State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend get away!
Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming home with modern conveniences
Rooms were spacious and well appointed. The decor and antiques were charmingly blended in with modern updates. Location was perfect for big PSU game. Hosts thought of everything--ample towels, linens, coffee station. Made us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family wedding weekend
Loved the house! So accommodating for your guests. Everything you need for a country getaway! Would love to visit and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, Historic Charm
We absolutely loved this property! Plenty of room for our family, including our two labs, and centrally located to the events that brought us to the area. We would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
The home is beautiful and in a great location. I really liked having the walking trails so close and my daughter loved going down to the river each evening to play in the river. I hope that we will be able to go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
family get-together
This was our second time here. Like before, the hosts were quick to respond to any question and the place is amazing. We especially enjoyed an impromptu firepit family gathering one night where the house even had logs for the firepit and marshmallow forks so that we could make smores. There is also a lovely piano in the house with a variety of sheet music for all levels of players. We plan to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most beautiful historic house
This house is just the best in every way. We will definitely return. We enjoyed biking on the path which is right out front and taking walks to the blue hole and green hole. Next time we hope go make use of the wonderful kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved this place from the moment we arrived. It has all the modern conveniences but they’ve kept historical appearances. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfy; each bedroom had its own en-suite. It was a perfect location for two of my favorite activities—bicycling and fishing. Too bad the weather didn’t cooperate:( the hosts were gracious and responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Visit
Very comfortable and accommodating. Visiting college son for Easter and was able to bring family and the dog along as well. Perfect! Already booked for the next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angelique G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas weekend gathering
Absolutely beautiful home. We all had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lois S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay in historic home.
We were so impressed from the moment we drove up to the house. It was one of our most memorable vacation homes. Aside from the beauty and comfort, the house was well stocked with all the essentials. We had no issues preparing our Thanksgiving meal in the well equipped kitchen. We loved being so close to the Lower Trail which we walked every day with our dog Maddie. And the huge enclosed yard was a great addition for her and us. We all wished we could have stayed longer the than 5 nights. Hopefully we can stay again. Everything was as described and the host was great! I highly recommend staying here. A beautiful mix of old and new that must be seen in person to fully appreciate.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Clean, spacious, beautiful! Perfect location for our family get-together…walking and hiking out the front door; Happy Valley and PSU a fairly short and very pretty drive on 45. We had an excellent family stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property!
Beautiful house and perfect for families with dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than we ever expected
We had an amazing time at the Ganister House from the time we walked in the door until the time we left. It was a beautiful home away from home that exuded the positivity of the charm of the history of the home, the kindness of the owners and the nature of the surrounding the environment. We loved this vacation…one of our most treasured.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Historic Getaway
Loved the house and the location. Close enough to shopping, dining, etc., but far enough away to be secluded. Appreciate that our dogs were able to travel with us and have a secure yard to play in. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay in the area. Very responsive host as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day family get-together
A wonderfully restored historical home that was very comfortable for 6 adults and dogs. The fenced in yard was so relaxing with a fire pit and shady trees. Highly recommend this property for a group there is lots of room in the kitchen and sunroom plus the backyard, it was great. Thanks so much for opening your home to us. Everyone loved it
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Kelsey's graduation weekend
We rented this house to accommodate family coming to town for my daughter's college graduation. We also had a small party for her. It did rain so we were very thankful for the space in the house. The house was amazing. So many little details that just made you feel at home. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relax, fish get away.
Home was beautiful, hoping for a bit more privacy. Very clean, lots of things provided. Smell of water was awful and turned my jewelry brown. Overall though it was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A., Naples

Liked: Cleanliness
Historic and beautiful
What a fabulous historic home in a lovely location. We enjoyed walking the trail, sitting by the fire pit, playing the games and building puzzles. The local canoe creek state park is fabulous and worth a visit. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome winter weekend on snow trails with family and dogs!
Great property and great location! The six adults and two children along with our family dog had a wonderful visit to this area. The home was very clean with plenty of space and very comfortable. The hike trials are literally out the front door. We had grat fun with walks on the snowy trails. We will be back for adventures in the summer/fall. Awsome viist to theis well maintained property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda B., Philadelphia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Exceeded Expectations
While the property photos were appealing, sometimes the arrival meets disappointment. This property is just the opposite. We were delighted by the spaciousness and ample window light in a rural house. Additionally, the house comes with a fully stocked kitchen and dining room, comfortable living area and tasteful bedrooms. We recommend this property without reservation.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
PSU/OSU
Love the character in old homes and this does not disappoint. It is well kept and clean. Having the fire pit was a big plus since temps dropped down to the 30s at night. Host is quick to respond and neighbors seem to keep to themselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a great experience.
The historic charm of this property cannot be overlooked. Yet, every modern convenience is readily at hand. The owners better than great hosts. Thank you again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb
We could not have asked for better hosts or a lovelier property. We had a great weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022