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Charming, comfortable Inn/Guest House in Cresson, PA

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Mary's Home Away
Living Room
Living area
Kitchen
Table and chairs in kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 20.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Cresson, PA
  • Mount Aloysius College
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Saint Francis University
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Johnstown, PA (JST-John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming, comfortable Inn/Guest House in Cresson, PA

Nestled in Cresson PA, in a very quiet neighborhood so relaxation is great! You will enjoy the 2nd floor of the host's home. A code will be provided for your secure entry.
We are located in the West-Central Allegheny Mountains and 'train buffs' love it here.

Private entrance with all the amenities of your home while you are on vacation. There is off street lighted parking.

You may cook in the fully equipped kitchen with a table and chairs or enjoy local restaurants. Minutes from town with restaurant, pizza and grocery store.

Living room also includes a desk for your convenience. Wi-Fi is provided and the TV has a firestick. Air conditioning is provided.

There are 2 private bedrooms; one bedroom offers a queen size bed comfortably sleeps 2 people and has a private bathroom.

The 2nd bedroom has a double bed and private bathroom.

When you book you are booking for 2 people. If more than 2 people be sure to put the number of people. No more than 4 people.

You are invited to enjoy our back patio with a picnic table or just enjoy the outdoors and star gazing at night.

We are 3 miles from St Francis University, minutes from Mount Aloysius College and 25 minutes from Penn State Altoona.

We are within minutes of Cresson Lake Playhouse, Lemon House and several churches of different denominations. Rock Run Recreation ATV Park, Prince Gallitzin State Park and Blue Knob Ski Resort are about a 30-minute drive. Delgrosso's Amusement Park is within a 45-minute drive. If you like riding your bike, we are near The Ghost Town Trail. Train enthusiasts can visit the observation deck in Cresson, Allegheny Portage Railroad Historic Site, nearby Horseshoe Curve, Carney's Crossing and The Altoona Railroaders Museum. Johnstown offers many sites and memorabilia from the floods of 1936 and 1977. The Johnstown Incline Plane is known for being the "world's steepest vehicular incline plane".

Altoona is a 15-minute drive, Johnstown 30 minutes, 45 minutes from State College and approximately 1 hour from Pittsburgh.

Come for the weekend or the week. If you prefer to stay longer, arrangements can be made with the Owner.

Property manager

Mary

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Cresson

Located in Cresson, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Gallitzin Tunnels Park and Museum and Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Veterans Park and Kelly Park. Holiday Bowl and Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Cresson, PA

What's nearby

  • Mount Aloysius College - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cresson Area Heritage Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Saint Francis University - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark - 17 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 26 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Johnstown, PA (JST-John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Keystone Truck Stop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Penn Avenue Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Wine Cellar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming, comfortable Inn/Guest House in Cresson, PA pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming, comfortable Inn/Guest House in Cresson, PA?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Charming, comfortable Inn/Guest House in Cresson, PA?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Charming, comfortable Inn/Guest House in Cresson, PA located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Mount Aloysius College and Cresson Area Heritage Park. Veterans Park is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Becky M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for our Thanksgiving
Just right for having a home away from home Thanksgiving. Convenient location, great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay!
Perfect for our needs plus clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Montgomery R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and nice
Met the owners and they were very nice. Place is very clean and we enjoyed our stay. Will stay here again for sure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Inn
Mary was a great host. We had great communication. My son and I stayed for a wrestling tournament and the place was very comfortable and roomy for the two of us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
So impressed with Mary’s hospitality! My boyfriend and I were so pleased with the cleanliness and how perfect everything was for just the two of us. We will definitely be back for another weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Restful Overnight Stay
This very comfortable 2 bedroom apartment was perfect for an overnight stay and far better than any motel for the price. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
We have stayed here before and we enjoy Mary & Rick's hospitality. The location is perfect for our visit with my son. It is a peaceful area, and very beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Portage Wedding
Visited the area for a family wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary's house
We have had the opportunity to stay with Mary on several occasions, and each time the accomodations were perfect. She and her husband are great people.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cresson, PA
Our stay was the best. Mary and her husband are such nice people and they treat you like family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Getaway
The house was very clean and nice. I was very comfortable and Mary made sure I had everything and to contact her for anything else I might need!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home!
My son and I stayed here (at Mary’s) while we toured an area college. This place was easy to find and had all the comforts of home. It was also very clean and maintained. It was really nice to unwind in the living room after a busy day; there’s more space here than any hotel room could offer. We slept well and enjoyed our stay. Recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mary's Guest House
Property easy to find, plenty of parking. Accessing the room was easy. Mary responded quickly to messages, and was very accomodating. Snacks and water for our arrival was very thoughtful!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Had a great stay at this VRBO residence. The owners were very accomodating and went above and beyond to help us out. When we visit the area again, we will look to see if their home is available.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annette E., Long Beach USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and Welcoming!
It definitely is a “home away from home”! We entered through a private entrance equipped with a code lock. There is a steep stairway to climb to the apartment…excellent for an exercise workout! We were amazed at how Mary thought of everything we’d need! Our first impression was how clean everything was!!! Very important to us! It is a great set up with a kitchen equipped for making meals if necessary. Even snacks and milk and water in the fridge! The living room is spacious and the furniture is comfortable. There is also a TV and WiFi. The bedroom is a good size with a comfy queen size bed and plenty of drawer space for your clothing. The bathroom is right off the bedroom, convenient and spotless and there were plenty of towels…even sample bottles of shampoos and soap. We were exhausted when we arrived after a very turbulent flight. It was such a relief to be able to just fall asleep for several hours with nothing to worry about… We felt as comfortable as if we were at home! So glad we had the opportunity to meet you Mary and to stay at your lovely rental. If, or when, we plan to return to PA, we hope to be able to stay there again. Thank you for everything!!! God’s Blessings always!🙏🙏🙏 Annette and David ❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟❤️🌟
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Constance Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable, homey place, friendly hosts.
We had a very nice 2 day stay while visiting family in Northern Cambria. The hosts are friendly and outgoing, easily available.

10/10 Excellent

Alla M.

Quiet,clean, comfortable with great hosts.
Mary and Rick were so welcoming. After a disastrous road trip to Cresson, Mary's welcome was enough to calm me. All the little touches of home were there- milk in the fridge, tea and coffee and delicious home made banana bread. Being invited to supper as well was delightful. Mary and Rick are kind, warm friendly people. This truly was like home away from home, and they made me feel as if I had been adopted into their family. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel U., Brogue, Pennsylvania

Just like home
Mary and Rick were very friendly and welcoming, and the apartment was lovely and spacious. I will certainly be booking with them again if I travel to Altoona again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Anjonette S., Morgantown

Looks cute!
I enjoyed my stay. Everything was there that I needed and wanted.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Maria E.

Warm, friendly, flexible
Mary couldn't have been nicer! Roomy, clean and comfy!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Shann J., Fairbanks, Alaska

Perfect location to stay while visiting family
Coming back to visit family in south-central PA has been made much easier after our experience with Mary. I was only about a 15 minute drive from my brother's and my mother's houses. The apartment suited every need we had. The area within Cresson was quiet and peaceful. Mary and Rick could not have been more gracious hosts. We will definitely choose to stay with them again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Cozy, clean and safe
Mary and Rick were great hosts. The apartment was very spacious, clean and in a great location. I was visiting my daughter at St Francis and it was less than a ten minute drive to campus. Mary even had a sewing machine I borrowed to make some curtains for my daughter! The kitchen had everything I needed to make some great meals and there were even fresh eggs to buy a few doors down from Mary's! I will definitely stay here again. Thanks Mary and Rick for a great visit. Karen from Houston
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kristen R.

Great location for St. Francis University
Hosts were very welcoming and rental was very clean. Would come back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean G.

neat, quiet and comfortable
The bed is comfortable and the owners are wonderful, welcoming and personable. You have your own little apartment away from home.

About the host

Hosted by Mary

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I was born and raised right here in Cresson, PA. I like to meet new people and build new friendships. My home is your home while you are on vacation.

Why they chose this property

We are nestled between Pittsburgh and State College in the Laurel Highlands. This is a great place for 'train buffs'. Blue Knob is very close for winter skiing. In the summer, enjoy Prince Gallitzin State Park. We pride ourselves on "cleanliness and friendliness" We are off the main road and it is very peaceful and quiet.
I am 3 minutes from Mount Aloysius College and 10 minutes from Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA. Come visit your son or daughter and enjoy our surroundings.

What makes this property unique

We offer "a home away from home" You will feel very relaxed and our place is very welcoming. We are private and quiet. Off street parking. Lighted entrance. Come for the weekend, week, or longer.

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English
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