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SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20

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Living room - open floor plan with lots of beautiful pine boards!
Cedar barrel sauna & hot tub!
Outdoor fire pit
Hot tub
Spacious kitchen! Large fridge, double wall oven, and 6 burner electric cooktop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 20390.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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East Waterford, PA
  • Juniata College
    ‪71 min drive‬
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪86 min drive‬
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪89 min drive‬
  • Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom #1 (master)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #5

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom #6

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Single Beds

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom #1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom #4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom #5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20

Welcome to "Shade Mountain Retreat." This is such a lovely private setting, perched on the side of a ridge among the rolling hills of Juniata County!

Watch the wildlife as you sip your coffee on the porch, relax in the hot tub, take a nature walk on the trails (28 private acres to explore!) and enjoy the numerous cozy spaces this property has to offer!

This property is WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE!!


INDOOR SPACE:
•The main floor is WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
• Large fully stocked kitchen on main floor
• Beautiful open living room space with cathedral ceiling
• Dining room with table that extends to seat 16+
• Basement family room with pool table and smart TV
• Laundry room in basement with 2 washers and 2 dryers


• Bedroom 1: Main level, queen bed, master bath with shower
• Bedroom 2: Main Level, queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Main Level, queen bed
• Bedroom 4: Main Level, queen bed
• Bedroom 5: Basement, one double bed, 2 single beds
• Bedroom 6: Basement, 2 single beds, 1 bunk bed
•Two full baths on main level (in addition to master bath)
• Full bath in basement and half bath/laundry in basement

Additional sleeping spaces:
•West loft - King bed and twin bed
• East loft - sleeper sofa
•Basement family room - sleeper sofa
•Office/sitting room in garage - sleeper sofa



OUTDOOR SPACE:
• Cedar barrel sauna
• Hot tub
• Two 60' long covered porches! Lovely spots to enjoy your morning coffee and watch the wildlife
• Fire pit area
• Basketball net
• Propane grill located under covered area outside the detached garage

•Large detached garage with rec room, ping-pong table, and smart TV on second floor

• 220V outlet in detached garage to charge electric vehicles


•We have WiFi, but it's not super fast as this is in a fairly remote area

•There is a landline phone available to use. There is generally limited cell service here, but if you have WiFi calling on your phone, you are welcome to use that.

Property manager

Jake Beiler
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Please contact me to inquire about hosting events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Must be at least 25 years old to make a reservation Please note that no additional guests are allowed without prior permission
No loud music, parties or events without permission No ATVs, guns, or fireworks No smoking, vaping, use of illegal drugs, or other similar activities
Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every guest staying at our property! We look forward to hosting you! 😊

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Please contact me to inquire about hosting events.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

North America

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East Waterford, PA

What's nearby

  • East Broad Top Railroad - 38 min drive - 38.3 km
  • Carlisle Fairgrounds - 69 min drive - 68.3 km
  • Juniata College - 71 min drive - 67.4 km
  • Raystown Lake - 86 min drive - 72.4 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 89 min drive - 101.4 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza & Sub Shack - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20 located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 25 mi (40 km) of Juniata Valley Winery, Sunset Hill Shooting Range and Rockhill Trolley Museum. East Broad Top Railroad and Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Amazing home and location

I can not say enough good things about this home!It is in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The home is gorgeous! It is well stocked with everything you could think of. The hosts instructions were easy to understand and and he was very prompt with communication. Everything is as described or better! The beds are very comfortable and so are the couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared V.

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

The Perfect Getaway!

This was such a great spot for our family vacation. Our group of 11 had such a relaxing, amenity-filled, and spacious getaway! The host, Jake, really went above and beyond with his communication throughout the weekend.The attention to detail with the decoration, furniture, and stocked kitchen, really made our stay extra relaxing. So many places to hang out, lots of chairs couches and tables to puzzle and game!The hot tub and sauna were excellent spaces to unwind and the garage game room was perfect for those who stayed up a bit later than the rest!Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

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

Perfect House

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B.

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

Fantastic Home for a Weekend Escape

This home was truly the long weekend getaway of my dreams. It has all the coziness of a cabin weekend with modern amenities including a hot tub and sauna. The house was spacious and clean, had enough room for 6 couples to all have private spaces (with room to spare!) and large "family" dinners, and lots of tucked away spaces for relaxation (for example, we used one loft TV room for football watching and the downstairs TV family room for a nice movie night, plus don't forget the ping pong table in the detached garage and the amazing firepit!). It snowed while we were there and Jake, the host, did a phenomenal job communicating with us and making sure that someone came out to clear the driveway so we could safely head out on check out day. In short, it was perfection and I am so grateful to have had such a wonderful place to getaway with friends. My heart is so full and I am so thankful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

PSU Weekend Getaway

Jake, the property host, was a pleasure to work with on any and all details of the house for the weekend getaway our group of friends that were in the area for the PSU - OSU game. The house was exactly as described, and the reviews are spot on! Spacious, clean, and everything you and guests could need. We have already talked about planning another trip to stay here in the future. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyer H.

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

Great place to stay!

We had an absolutely great time. Places exactly as described and very neat and clean. The owner was easy to reach and was friendly to all of our requests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

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

Weekend Getaway

Overall very happy with our stay! Jake is a great host and our group enjoyed the spacious property especially having fun at the ping pong table, relaxing in the hot tub and sauna, making s’mores at the fire pit, and getting our exercise walking through the nature trail…just to name a few!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

Amazing!!

Beautiful quiet place in the woods!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

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

Friends weekend

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Extended family gathering

Shade Mountain Retreat is a delightful place for an extended family gathering such as ours. The property is beautifully furnished ans maintained, with a roomy kitchen, lots of pots and pans, and abundant dishes and silverware. The wide-open central space and looong dining room table were ideal for our group encompassing 3 generations. We particularly liked all the wood paneling. There were lots of fun things to do, from indoor and outdoor games to hiking in the woods. All in all, a very enjoyable week for the entire family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

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

Wonderful Getaway

House was the perfect location for our multi-family holiday Celebration. The hot tub, ping pong table etc was enjoyed by all ages. Plenty of space to have alone time and come together for meals and games. Most well stocked house we’ve ever rented (kitchen items, bathrooms items, towels, trash bags, etc). Jake was a wonderful host and was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sid B.

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

Ideal property for family vacation

- Jake is prompt, flexible, proactive, awesome! - Best for families wanting to spend time in one location - Ample rooms, beds, towels, amenities, hot tub, ping pong etc. - Unlike other properties this one has many bed rooms as well as multiple bathrooms - Not many places to visit close to the location i.e. remain in the property and have quality family time... thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lupita S., Aspers

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

A beautiful labor weekend with church family!!!!

We had such of beautiful time in the middle of the nature, the air, the surrounding area with just us and God’s creations!!!! If you are looking for a quite place to be outside of your house and enjoy nature this is a great option!!!! Jake is awesome as an owner, very communicative. We had no problems staying here. Minus details that were very well addressed. If we will need Jakes place again. We will be very happy to stay here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zema S., Butler, PA, USA

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

Perfect spot

We recently spent a week at Shade Mountain Retreat with our family of 16. It's a wonderful property for a multi-generational vacation. Hiking trails and a firepit were available for our active members. A pool table was well used by all 3 generations present. The large property gave us space for many activities. There are extra activities available in the area. Our only concern was a lack of cell phone coverage (not Jake's fault)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

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

Extended Family Gathering

This beautiful, clean property, situated in a lush green forest, was the perfect choice for our large extended family gathering in May. We were 14 guests of many ages, but there was always a possibility we might have had more, and it was nice to know we had room to sleep 20 just in case. Our elderly folks were quite comfortable among the 4 queen bedrooms on the main floor, without ever using stairs, to their delight. The kids were quite happy to be together in bedrooms on the lower floor, near the pool table (The site of a secret midnight pool tournament... rumor has it.) There are many different family rooms sprinkled around the 2 buildings, providing the various age groups to gather independently. Other indoor activities are available, and the very large ping pong game room above the garage was perfect for our rainy day. A VERY long dining table was key for seating 12 of us with even a few more at the counter, and the two extra refrigerators in the garage meant that our many meals over 5 days were possible without any food runs. Relatives all got a chance to reconnect while seated together. The large BBQ got used every night, and can officially fit 16 large steaks. Hiking trails (hilly) provided a bit of exercise and bird-spotting, while the fire pit was a big hit in the chilly evening. (Thanks to our awesome host for providing firewood!) Our host, Jake, was very responsive, before and throughout the rental process. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade L.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed my stay. Location is great House is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

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

Great Cabin!

Such a wonderful property! A great place to rest and relax with a large group of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joselito V.

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

Escape from the hustle & bustle of city life

Wow is the first word that came out of everybody’s mouth. This place accommodated 20+ of our extended family to celebrate my mother in law’s 70th Birthday. The property is immaculate, very private, full stocked and well maintained. Hot tub, pool table, ping pong table and the Basketball hoop were a big hit. The hiking trail is definitely a must. Jake the host was awesome with communication and even had a welcome basket full of goodies. We had a Wonderful time with this property. Will definitely come back or will try Jake’s other property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

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

Perfect Family Reunion House

This house was the gathering spot for family members from NY and VA. It worked out perfectly and met all of our needs. From the stocked kitchen to the provided items, this house made it easy to arrive and feel right at home. We made great use of the hot tub, the basketball hoop, the trails behind the house and all the indoor gathering spots. Would definitely return in the future and highly recommend others consider! Jake's responsiveness was the cherry on top -- he was excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

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

The PERFECT family getaway!

I cannot say enough good things about this listing--just thinking about it makes me smile :) I rented this property for our extended family's holiday retreat (10 adults, 9 kids!) and it was truly a magical experience. The cabin is laid out beautifully with enough room for all of our guests, even a super kid-friendly lower level with bunk beds and game room. There's even a hot tub for the "bigger" kids :) The kitchen is extremely well stocked with a great layout (open plan, pass-through with counter seating) that made the non-stop meal prep (again, 9 kids) a breeze. The dining room table even has 7 extra leaves and could accommodate our whole crew. We brought a fair amount of food/groceries with us, however, there is a smaller grocery nearby (15-20min) for immediate needs and larger/more shopping options about 40min away in Lewistown. The cabin itself is super cozy and even has a backup generator in the event of power outages. The cell phone reception is not great, however there is a landline and wi-fi, so easy enough to set up wi-fi calling on your mobile device, should you feel the need. The cabin also sits on 20+ acres, great for day hikes and outing with the kids. There is also a covered porch lined with bird feeders that made for some excellent bird-watching. Perhaps the best part about this property is the host and his service team. :) Jake was incredibly helpful and responsive to all of our needs. We were five different households covening during a massive winter storm and he went above and beyond to make sure we had easy/safe access to the property and stayed nice and cozy throughout the low temps. (Surprisingly good temperature regulation for a cabin!) From the excellent communication and meticulously cared for property to the welcoming decor and decorations, there's a reason he has the "super host" designation. I have been an avid patron of VRBO and its like competitors for a decade in at least a dozen countries and Jake was hands down our best host, to date. In summary, EXCELLENT listing. Highly recommend...so long as you don't try to book it when I am :)
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley L.

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

A wonderful weekend at shade mountain retreat!

Our stay at shade mountain retreat was wonderful from start to finish! A weekend away with friends and family in a beautiful home was just what was needed! The house was beautiful, spacious, extremely clean, and stocked with everything you could think of! I cannot say enough nice things about the host, Jake. He answered every question I had for him almost immediately and went completely out of way to make our stay amazing! A 5 star experience the entire weekend! Thank you, Jake! We plan on coming back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather C.

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

Spacious secluded house

First off Jake was amazing! He always responded very quickly before and during our stay. There was so much space, rooms and bathrooms the 16 of us never felt crammed. He provided enough table space and chairs for us all to sit together at the dinner table for Thanksgiving. It was great too with that many people to have 3 refrigerators. The direct TV was nice since like he stated in his overview of the place that you have no cell service and the wifi isn't the best when you have so many people trying to be on it. But he was very upfront about it so we already knew there was nothing he can do about it. Like he also stated there really isn't close access to a large department store so just come prepared. We did and we had no issue. Very nice place and we all were able to have our own rooms. We went on a hike on his trail as well a couple of times which was very nice. It is a steeper hike but a great workout and great to get one with nature. Thanks Jake! We will definitely be back and loved the place!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., 140 Pine Tree Rd Manchester, PA 17345

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

Northeastern Class of 83 friends trip

We absolutely loved the cabin and property and all it had to offer. We pick a different destination every year for our class gang of 11 for a long weekend, but it we every decide to visit this area again we would definitely book this cabin. Blessings Tina Supenia
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Communication

The communication from Jake was outstanding. He responded and followed up within minutes. Even answered a question from a family member immediately. Jake even took time to check in throughout the weekend to see if anything was needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jake Beiler

Host profile image
Hello! My name is Jake. I enjoy traveling and have stayed in many short term rentals, and I love providing exceptional spaces for guests to experience and make memories!

I'm a runner and a full time real estate investor. I love traveling, I love exploring new areas and meeting new people. Most of the time I don't get to meet my guests, but I'm generally very responsive to phone calls or text messages, and would love to connect if you want to chat!

Why they chose this property

This property is located in the beautiful rolling hills of Juniata County.

What makes this property unique

This property is truly a place to relax and unwind. It is a very private location and just so peaceful and calm. Come and be refreshed!!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests