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Newly Renovated - Clean!! Waterfront, Scenic Views, Private Yard, Firepit

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Property grounds
Traditional Pennsylvania colonial lovingly renovated.
Stainless steel appliances
Sleeper convertible sofa in the Keeping Room. Private with barn doors.
Downstairs Murphy bed with waterview.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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New Berlin, PA
  • The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Susquehanna University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Bucknell University
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Selinsgrove, PA (SEG-Penn Valley)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Camp Room

1 Double Bed and 3 Single Beds

Keeping Room

1 Single Murphy Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated - Clean!! Waterfront, Scenic Views, Private Yard, Firepit

THIS HOME IS NEWLY RENOVATED!! Cleaned and Disinfected using CDC guidelines!

Guests will enjoy this colonial home located in the quaint town of New Berlin, PA. Guests will delight in the picturesque setting from the private backyard with views of the famous Penns Creek and lovely established farms. Guests will appreciate their direct recreational access to the water right on the property with the home safely out of the flood zone. New Berlin, being central located, is a 10-15 minute drive to Lewisburg, Mifflinburg, and Selinsgrove.

This home, built circa 1850 is unique in several ways from the old fashioned side porch, original log accents, old wood floors, wide window sills and hand-hewn beams. Relax in the living room with the original log cabin wall and exposed beams in front of the warm fireplace. This room has an intimate, snug and warm feeling. Although visitors will enjoy the charm of days gone by they will appreciate the modern touches of the home’s complete renovation in 2019. Craftsman restored the original logs and chinking from the home. Exposed rough cut beams adorn the living room and upstairs bedrooms. Renters will enjoy the space of three bedrooms plus an additional child’s loft space for playing or sleeping. One of the bedrooms is a traditional colonial “keeping room”. In colonial times the keeping room was next to the kitchen to take advantage of the kitchen heat. A keeping room is a combination sitting room and sleeping room and utilizes convertible sofa bed to keep the traditional keeping room functionality. Guests enter the keeping room through double barn doors. This room has a relaxing feel with water-views and access to the yard. In addition to the keeping room/bedroom, guests will likely spend time gathering around the gas fireplace in the living room.

The home has two bedrooms upstairs with a full bathroom between the rooms. The feeling of space is accented by the 12 foot high ceiling emulating post and beam construction. This first bedroom has a queen size bed. The second bedroom has room to sleep five people with three single twin beds and a children’s loft with a full mattress. The headroom to the top of the loft is about 5 feet. The downstairs living room also have sleeping options with a queen sofa bed.

Guests will value the professional landscaped backyard that has a wood and wire fence to keep pets and children safe while maintaining the water-views. There is a sunken area with a stone fire pit to enjoy toasting marshmallows. There is also a large alfresco dining area. The back yard is accented with low stone walls built by hand. The tall cedar fence on the west side of the yard provides complete privacy. The east side is blocked by the homes tall, rustic, barn-like garage.

Guests will appreciate the quiet one-way street of this location. Traffic is minimal since most cars are headed to the few homes on this street. The locations is an easy walk to the town’s park that has a boat (kayak) launch and playground area. It is a nice area for a walk along the creek with your favorite person or four-legged friend. This park is used for the town's July 4th festivities and fireworks. Guests will also enjoy walking through town and checking out the Victorian architecture and gardens of the homes.

Don't be surprised if you see horse and buggies on the road. This area still enjoys the rich culture of an Amish and Mennonite community. Many have small businesses in the area that you are encouraged to shop at such as grocery stores with bakeries, plant nurseries/greenhouses, road side stands, fabric stores, farm goods and harness shops.

See the Attractions and Activities page on this site!

Property manager

Brenda
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee is $25 per night.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Berlin

Located in New Berlin, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. The Campus Theatre and Packwood House Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Shikellamy State Park and Milton State Park. T & D's Cats of the World and Veterans Memorial Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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New Berlin, PA

What's nearby

  • Mifflinburg Buggy Museum - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lewisburg Farmers Market - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness - 17 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Susquehanna University - 18 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Bucknell University - 18 min drive - 18.2 km

Getting around

  • Selinsgrove, PA (SEG-Penn Valley) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarlet D Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Original Italian Pizza & Family Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Amy's Frosty Freeze - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Rail Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated - Clean!! Waterfront, Scenic Views, Private Yard, Firepit pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated - Clean!! Waterfront, Scenic Views, Private Yard, Firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated - Clean!! Waterfront, Scenic Views, Private Yard, Firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated - Clean!! Waterfront, Scenic Views, Private Yard, Firepit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Keene Community Park, Mifflinburg Buggy Museum and Mifflinburg Community Park. T & D's Cats of the World and Harry Haney Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kandice M.

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

Breathtaking view

This was such a beautiful property. Inside and out. You could really tell its well cared for. The host has truly made it a welcoming home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

A Nice Gem in New Berlin

The entire process was super seamless from check-in to check-out and in between. The house is nicely renovated and appointed, extremely clean & comfortable and dog friendly with a fenced in yard. Brenda is a wonderful host, very communicative and left us very solid cookies from a local bakery .A great spot overall!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

What an amazing STAY!

We came in to meet our son and his wife and grandchildren and needed a cozy homie place to relax and unwind. They home is that and so much more. She thought of every possible thing moremuch kore.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen M.

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

Thank you!

We enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Another great stay

Another great stay on this gem. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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

Wonderful property rich with character and history

The Blue Heron is a wonderful property, rich with character and history. Our family truly enjoyed staying here while visiting our daughter’s college for Homecoming. I’m not sure who enjoyed the property more, the humans or the dogs. The yard is perfect for dogs and also for families that want to spend some time outdoors, fishing, or enjoying the weather or foliage. The home is properly supplied with everything you could possibly need and everything is very comfortable, including the beds. The hostess was very responsive and even left us some cookies from a local bakery. We even saw a Blue Heron the morning we were checking out while eating breakfast. We will definitely return another time. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dracaena D.

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

Senior Day Stay

Visiting daughter at Susquehanna weekend for her Senior day. Property was amazing and was great location between Selinsgrove and Lewisburg. Very clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Diane P.

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

Relaxation

On arriving the view of the water provided a soothing atmosphere to a long drive. Once entering the house, the layout, decor, and overall ambience allowed my family to relax and enjoy each other's company.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne L.

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

Great Stay

The house was just as it appeared in the listing, great location near the water. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Johnny D.

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

Family getaway

The house was very nice and in a quiet location. Everything that was needed was there. It was nice having separate controls for the A/C in each room. The fishing wasn’t the best but didn’t get rent the house for that. The house was centrally located where we wanted to go and have fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

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

Lovely!

This was a nice house in a lovely spot. It was convenient to the state parks and state forest for hiking. We enjoyed sitting watching the river flow past, as well as all the animals that came to the river - herons, geese, and deer among others. The downside is that there’s a lot of road noise from the bridge and the road across the river. Other than that, the beds were comfortable and the kitchen had most of the things we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D.

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

Peaceful retreat

This is such a beautiful property. Clean and well stocked. Brenda was easy to communicate with and even sent a message to check on us during our stay. So many things to do in this property. Some of our favorites were; movies in the living room, reading on the covered porch, fishing by the creek, dinners at the large island in the kitchen, and my daughter's favorite the loft space for kids. There was more than enough room for our family of five, we didn't even use all the beds. Looking forward to a longer trip in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Absolutely relaxing

The property was fantastic. Beds enough for everyone, clean and well decorated. It was nice to have a home base for our family visit. The kitchen was a dream to cook it and the outdoor space was lovely. Brenda was a great host. Any question we had was quickly responded too. Will definitely stay again the next time we are in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great house, beautiful view

House was clean, owner nice and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nespole G.

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

Great time

We has a wonderful time celebrating our son’s graduation from Bucknell. The house was warm and inviting. The appliances worked perfectly. The view across the stream was gorgeous. Thanks so much.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa L.

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

Second stay just as great as the first

Just had a great Easter weekend with my family here including our dogs. House is updated and very clean. Fenced in yard with a beautiful river view is perfect. We will back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

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

Shhh don’t tell anyone

Best kept secret on Vrbo! The home is perfect. Brenda was so responsive and helpful. If you’re one of the lucky ones, she will have some of the most amazing cookies like she did for us upon check in. Everything from the location, to the home, to the host, exceeded all my expectation! I Highly recommended to anyone, as long as they don’t want the same week as us, because we will be heading back! This house actually made visiting my in-laws fun. That sentence is the best review I can possible leave!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosa L.

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

Beautiful home

Had a great weekend at this beautiful home. Exactly as advertised: clean and newly renovated. It was great to find a home we could bring our pups to visit our daughter at Bucknell.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Connie G.

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

Cute house

Had a great holiday with family. Cozy clean house that felt like home. Everyone enjoyed the stay. We hope to come back in the future. Owner was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Creek Cabin

Cute little spot to visit with family. My kids loved the loft area and their room. Loved the big island for family visits. Not to mention the complimentary cookies were delicious 🙂.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deniel F.

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

Beautiful Home!

Beautiful home with lots of charming character. Very clean & stocked with everything you need.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary F.

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

Great house on the Penns

The house was so comfortable and clean and the property was perfect. Backyard on the Penns. We caught fish. The yard is fenced in for the dog. The fire pit looks amazing and there is a great little deck and grill with an amazing view. We will stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Home away from Home

This property was absolutely beautiful. It felt like home away from home. The lake you could see from the back porch and it was gorgeous to wake up to every morning. My family had so much fun staying here and cant wait to come back!! :) Thank you for letting us stay here at your lovely property.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Reunion Weekend in the Cutest Farmhouse

What a beautiful home! The host, Brenda, was wonderful & met us when we checked in to give us a tour & show us how everything worked. She even brought us cookies! The home is a charming farmhouse with a wonderful view of the water & fall foliage. It was exactly as presented in the pictures. A group of friends stayed here while celebrating our 35th reunion at Susquehanna University … we have already decided to stay at this lovely farmhouse again for our 40th!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea F.

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

Great stay

House was clean, beautiful, and just as advertised. Would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brenda

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I am a wife and mother of three active boys who love to fish and kayak in the creek. I am also a K12 career counselor in one of the local schools. I am originally from Levittown, outside of Philadelphia. I attended Neshaminy Maple Point.

This is my second venture in taking a "fixer-upper" home in a great location and doing a total remodel to meet the standards of a lovely vacation home. I am an HGTV fan which inspires me to take on "too rustic" homes and make them beautiful.

I attended Bloomsburg University, Indiana University, Bucknell University, and completed my doctorate at Liberty University.

I want all my guests to have a relaxing, comfortable stay.

Why they chose this property

This is my second venture in taking a "fixer-upper" home in a great location and doing a total remodel to meet the standards of a lovely vacation home. Feel free to check out my other property, Bear Den number 678814. I selected this home because of the property site. I loved the access to the creek and views of the farms. I also know that many people visiting the area are attending events at Bucknell or Susquehanna University or wedding in the area or just want to relax in beautiful central PA. This location provides very convenient access to all those venues. I must admit too that I loved the idea that this was an old log home in colonial times! I loved revealing the old log beams and thinking about how old that wood was and the men that hand-hewed the logs. Amazing!

What makes this property unique

Waterfront
Charming historical architectural features - log revealed and hand-hewed beams side sitting porch, keeping room
Views!
Location, Location, Location! Convenient to many sites in Lewisburg, Mifflinburg and Selinsgrove! Heart of Central PA!

Languages:

English

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