Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House - Centre County

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Washer

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Kitchen

Explore the area

Spring Mills, PA

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
4 min drive
Penn's Cave
23 min drive
Poe Valley State Park
24 min drive
Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)
24 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House

A unique retreat located in the Seven Mountains region near State College, PA. Come relax and disconnect from the world. Enjoy the quiet mountains. The home features 4 bedrooms. There are 3 bedrooms each with double beds and 1 bedroom with a single over full bunk bed. There is a large living room with a gas fireplace. A large well equipped eat in kitchen and dining table that seats 8. The property is located near Bald Eagle State Forest, which provides opportunities for hunting, hiking, Dual Sport riding (prime ground for adventure riding) and some of the best mountain biking trails you could ask for. Rothrock Forest and Coopers Gap are also located nearby for more outdoor enjoyment. The house is just 15 minutes from famed fishing spots. Only 25 minutes to downtown State College, making this a quiet place to stay for any University events. There are also several local wineries to visit and antique shops to explore. Come explore central Pennsylvania. If additional space is needed see the attached cottage VRBO listing 2255864.

Property manager

Will and Dana Farwell

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Breakfast available

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Any check in after 9P must be pre-arranged.

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

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Spring Mills

Located in Spring Mills, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Tussey Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit The Greater Lewistown Shopping Plaza and Mifflin County Commons. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Spring Mills, PA

What's nearby

Penn's Cave - 23 min drive
Pennsylvania State University - 27 min drive
Bryce Jordan Center - 28 min drive
Pegula Ice Arena - 29 min drive
Beaver Stadium - 29 min drive

Getting around

Lewistown Station - 29 min drive
State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Frosty Hook - ‬16 min drive
‪Main Street Bar - ‬20 min drive
‪Earlystown Diner - ‬15 min drive
‪Pizza Heaven - ‬16 min drive
‪HOMAN’S GENERAL STORE - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and within 12 miles (20 km) of Poe Valley State Park and Penn's Cave. Tait Farm Foods and Penn-Roosevelt State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

29 July 2024

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

A Wonderful Weekend Retreat

We were visiting the area for a large family reunion and were so happy to find a great place to spend the weekend that accommodated our smaller group.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

2 July 2024

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

Great property for large family/friends group

Group of friends competing in the Ironman 70.3 event in Happy Valley. Rented the main house and cottage. Plenty of room and well enough equipped to cook and congregate together while still having our own space. Superb location for all outdoor activities. No WiFi, but most of us were able to get cell service.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly G.

22 May 2024

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

Even nicer than it looks

The house and the property are even cuter in person and the hosts are super accommodating. This was our second time at the house and we plan to come back every year!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy S.

17 May 2024

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

Great place

We really enjoyed our visit at your place. Thank you so much.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee C.

15 May 2024

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

Charming!

Rented for going to Penn State graduation. It was exactly what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rafael C.

1 May 2024

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

Luke Combs Getaway Weekend

We rented this place for the Luke Combs concert at State College. It was one of the most reasonable priced places we could find. It was a cute and charming place in the middle of the woods. We enjoyed how peaceful, everything was. We would recommend this place to anyone staying in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian S.

13 Nov 2023

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

Amazing

Everything was absolutely perfect. Perfect for the kids ages 8-10 with board games, movies and places to explore. Thank you so much !!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

2 Oct 2023

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

Penn State trip

The house was great, hosts were quick to respond and helpful, the location is great, and was close enough to make the drive to PSU nice and easy. Repeat customer for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon G.

23 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful house in a great location

Great house in a beautiful location. Highly recommend it.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

31 July 2023

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

I would stay here again.

This was an excellent VRBO! The location was great with access to a variety of activities. Seven Mountains Wine Cellars was a mile away and also provided for a great visit to the VRBO. The place was clean, accessible and very comfortable . Loved the front porch in the evening.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

23 July 2023

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

Great Stay In The Woods!

Amazing weekend with friends competing in the Wilderness 101 mountain bike race! Fantastic property in a beautiful setting. It was a great home base for us. Great escape for the weekend. Close to State College as well. Will and Dana were great hosts! We will be back again soon.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Georgia H.

16 July 2023

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

Lovely!

The house was WONDERFUL! Off the beaten path and quite. It was clean comfy and the property manager was very helpful and accessible. We had a great time and would recommend it and would stay there again ourselves.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim M.

13 July 2023

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

Wedding weekend

We had a nice time at the cottage. Everything was very nice and the accommodations were perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 June 2023

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

Quiet get away

The bedrooms were perfect and the kitchen was very roomy and well set up. Nice to site on the deck after riding all day and grill and chill. Host was very helpful. I’d definitely stay again

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua U.

8 June 2023

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

Great spot

Great place with amazing hosts! Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane K., Waterford

18 May 2023

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

Spacious but Cozy

My family and I stayed here for PSU graduation weekend. It was a short drive to Penn State and all of the graduation festivities. The cabin is lovely. Plenty of room for everyone, to have their own bedroom. It was so nice to be able to seat everyone together, at the dinner table. The kitchen was very spacious. The living room fireplace was enjoyed by all in the early morning and in the evening. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of towels. Everything was clean. The hosts were wonderful, helpful and responsive. The only thing that I would note, as a caution, it that this cabin is very old and has different levels of flooring to transition from one area of the house to another. For instance there is a step down when going from kitchen to living room and in the upstairs hallway and bathroom there are transitions. This proved to be somewhat of a challenge for the elderly grandparents, in our family. They had difficulty seeing the transitions. This could also be a concern for families with toddlers. Just something to be aware of. Our family enjoyed our stay. I would highly recommend the Lost Dutchman Retreat. We are looking forward to a return visit soon!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek Z.

2 May 2023

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

Wonderful.

Great place with an awesome cozy feel. Location was perfect close enough but far enough!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Ed B.

27 Mar 2023

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

Nice place

Although we didn't spend much time at the house, other than sleeping, we found it very clean, plenty of towels and cozy. A bit off the beaten path. No wifi but my tmobile worked great. Others in our party had reception issues.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy M.

30 Nov 2022

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

Family fun

This property was perfect for our family Thanksgiving. We had lots of space for our whole crew. We cooked, ate and did fun activities like playing board games and card games as a family. It was fun not having Wi-Fi!

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan R.

14 Nov 2022

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

Great Place for a weekend stay

Everything was just as described. Spacious but cozy. Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen area was super - nice big table for dinner for 6 and for playing games afterwards. Loved not having wifi!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

3 Nov 2022

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

Quiet Spot

Wonderfully remote. Enjoyed the fire pit and front porch 🥰

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

30 Oct 2022

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

Great Stay!

2nd stay here. Generous host with great communication!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dara G.

19 Oct 2022

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

Perfect getaway with friends

We loved staying here for a weekend getaway. It was a great to stay in a beautiful natural rural location that was also close enough to lots of attractions. The house is charming, comfortable and clean. We enjoyed playing games in the living room and sitting by the fire pit. Also the beds were SO comfortable!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen D.

10 Oct 2022

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

Parents Weekend

A gem in the woods. The property is beautiful and the house is clean and comfortable. We made good use of the firepit for post Penn State relaxing. The kitchen is huge and we were able to have all of our college kids over for a home cooked meal. Thank you for a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Adam B.

5 Oct 2022

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

Great Property

Property was very nice and an easy drive to State College. Thanks!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Will and Dana Farwell

We purchased this home in December 2020. The home has so much charm. We have been working on updating it to be able to share its charm with others.

Why they chose this property

The property is located in the Seven Mountains Region of Centre county. It is very peaceful here and located near lots of forest land for hiking, biking, hunting and fishing.

What makes this property unique

The house is just 4 miles off of Route 322 and 25 minutes from State College. In addition there is an attached 2 bedroom cottage if you need more space. See VRBO 2255864.