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Magical Clarion County Church Renovation

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area
Room
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
AU$196
avg per night

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Rimersburg, PA
  • Clarion University
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Cook Forest State Park
    ‪55 min drive‬
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
    ‪68 min drive‬
  • Butler, PA (BTP-Butler County)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • 92.9 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
Price is AU$196 avg per night,

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About the area

Rimersburg

Located in Rimersburg, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Marwick-Boyd Fine Arts Center and Hart Chapel Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Clarion Oaks and Foxburg Wine Cellars. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling, hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Clarion University - 36 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Cook Forest State Park - 55 min drive - 51.5 km
  • Cook Forest State Park Office - 56 min drive - 54.7 km
  • Gobbler's Knob - 65 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - 68 min drive - 64.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Snyder's Dairy Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Savelli's Tavern - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Joe's Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Korner Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
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About this property

Magical Clarion County Church Renovation

A very romantic space! The perfect atmosphere for the writer or artist.The large, open great room is inviting for yoga and exercise practice. A former church, this renovation has maintained a peaceful and meditative quality.A good place to make or listen to music. .Small back porch with a table and chairs.,Dogs are very welcome and the back porch area has a fenced in area they seem to like!!!!.Pretty bathroom with shower. The kitchen counter was once the counter in the old country store in the village of Lawsonham.The woodwork is beautiful and the high ceilings give one the feeling of freedom .The many windows invite the outside in. Come and rest a while, create, enjoy! So very close to the Lawsonham Rails to Trails entrance.Great opportunity for hiking and bicycling.!

Property manager

Mary Hamilton

Languages

English, Italian

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 21
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Propert is on posted land and no hunting is permitted.Pets accepted with prior approval.

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: 12
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Clarion County Church Renovation pet-friendly?

Yes, Magical Clarion County Church Renovation allows dogs (limit 2 total).

Where is Magical Clarion County Church Renovation located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is within 20 miles (32 km) of Clarion County Fairgrounds, Clarion Mall and Clarion Hospital. Clarion Oaks and Sutton-Ditz House Museum are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Magical Clarion County Church Renovation Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 83 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ann M.

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

The best on VRBO

We love staying in this church! It’s great for a long weekend. We cook, we hike, we laugh, we solve puzzles! And we refresh. I can’t say enough about this place! We love it!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

SHANNON R.

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

O$O’s Birthday and our anniversary

This was ideal location for a restorative weekend with the dog
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Engrid W.

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

Wonderful stetting

We thoroughly enjoyed staying in this unique accommodation. Very pleasant and restful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Joshua B.

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

Take me to Church - Literally! But not in a good way!

We were intrigued by the restoration and architecture which prompted our stay. Very disappointed by the cleanliness, discomfort of furniture/beds, and insufficient AC that didn't cool to a comfortable level to allow for restful sleep. Listing doesn't mention that the "two bedrooms" are without ceilings, just a wall divider between them. It also doesn't show or mention the extensive amount of large religious statues and memorabilia that are in your face during the stay. It is very noisy with constant loud traffic all night long on the highway that is 10ft from the building, very disruptive. The host; Mary called the landline phone multiple times daily starting at 9 am during our stay. The WiFi is worthless/unusable and shouldn't be included as an amenity! Not a serene or peaceful stay at all and we actually departed more exhausted than when we arrived!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

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

Lovely and peaceful

What a great location! Rosemary has done a beautiful job restoring this place. It is a respite and oasis for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Definitely magical!!

Absolutely beautiful!! We loved everything about this amazing renovated church! We are planning to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leone B.

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

Lovely Spot

The church is delightful. We loved the feeling of time and history there. The space has a wonderful feel to it, and the outside spaces are delightful as well. The stone circle is also great. I got some wonderful pictures of one of the dogs in the stone circle and both dogs on the nearby trail playing in the creek. It was a short but wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Everything about our stay was outstanding! The house was unique, comfortable, well-equipped and relaxing. The location is quiet and relatively secluded, with friendly little towns and great food just a short hop in any direction. Just an all-around great experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

cliff f.

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

Exceeded Expectations

We had so much fun it reminded us of our separate childhoods. The grounds and pathways behind the church were straight out of a storybook. Absolutely incredible untouched piece of heaven. We came on a beautiful week where the sun was shining and the grass was green. Mary was wonderful and showed us her Incredible art collection. 75/5 stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Unique

Love the place, very private. Mary the host was a sweetheart. We are definitely coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim Q.

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

Great accommodations

Mary was an excellent host and the sweetest woman. She called us before our arrival so she could meet us there and let us in, then called again just as we were about to leave to wish us safe travels. The entire property is gorgeous and well kept. Will definitely book this one again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

another great stay

great place to stay - lots of space inside and out! 1/4 mile from bike trail head
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Weekend getaway to see the 2024 Solar Eclipse

Loved the way the church redone to be living quarters. Airy and spacious. We don't have dogs but there is a small fenced yard if you do. House in right on the road but there is little traffic. Very close to the Redbank Valley trail. Enjoyed the views of the woods and watching the deer and birds. We stayed here to be within a much more reasonable driving distance to see the eclipse (which was amazing, btw) and to keep some distance from crowds. We enjoyed hiking the nearby trail (12.6 miles total) and want to come stay again to explore more of the trails around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

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

The avalon

This is such a unique and clearly loved property. Lots of interesting furniture and art, but not in a stuffy way! It was extremely comfortable and cozy for my husband and I and our pup! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great space!

Awesome place in the country - just up the hill from trail head w bike/hike trails going in three directions. Can hear the rapids from the house. Great space around the house, loads of room and privacy! It is the country, expect some country critters - also, it is hard to find a place that takes our hounds - two large dogs - fenced in area for dogs as well. We'll be back over the summer w our bikes - Paul and Linda of Middlefield OH
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

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

Ethereal.

This is our second time staying at this lovely, place. Mary is so welcoming to her absolutely beautiful property. The entire vibe to the building, the surrounding grounds, the various towns a few miles down the road feels like home. The only downside is that it isn’t closer for us to get to more often. Our pups enjoy being”country dogs” for a few days too. We cannot speak more highly of our time here. It’s just simply good for the heart, mind and the soul.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy T., Pittsburgh, Pa

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

Unique and Special

Check in was easy. Mary was awesome. Spends time touring and giving you history of the property. Helped me really appreciate where I was staying. Property has everything you need but food. Mary also supplied a welcome gift and coffee for the Kuhrig. Also a few treats foe my dog. Fenced area, along with about a 1/4 to 1/2 mile worth of trails right on the property make it ideal for anyone who has a dog. This is a truly unique property. You have to appreciate this property for what and where it is. Its a very old church with amazing original woodwork and doors ect. So yes there is gonna be some dust and a random cobwebb. Its part of the charm of it all. The natural light from all the windows during the day. Is only equalled by the light games you can play at night with these ceilings and some candles. Property is less than 1/4 mile from entrance to Redbank Valley Trail with majestic setting and bakdrops for hiking or bike riding For me this place is 12 out of 10. Like I said its unique. I will be back, often ... you kinda have to stay here and see if you love it as much as I did.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

mrs

very relaxing weekend. house had everything we needed and more.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

amy e.

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

Refreshing and unique!

Mary created a unique space that is at once peaceful and refreshing. The sounds of nature lulls you to sleep, the soft light dances throughout the space, and all the artistic details honor the history of the church. It was perfect for Ti Chi, yoga and reading, cooking and crafting. Excellently stocked kitchen, spacious bathroom, clean laundry! Beautiful antiques throughout. And the 2 does and 2 fawns that frequented were special. Really nice touch to have a fenced in part of yard for our dog! The mini Druid circle peeked our curiosity! We hope to visit again when visiting family in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

AUDREY A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyed our stay

Very nice place and wonderful Host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan B.

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

Special place

Such a peaceful place! Mary really goes the extra mile to make guests (including dogs) feel right at home! We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

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

Perfect.

My husband and I along with our pups stayed at this absolutely beautiful property. Mary was welcoming and knowledgeable. Basics were available, the check in process could not have been easier. Stores were only a few minutes down the road. Nearby restaurants were good, clean and friendly. The nature walks and hikes were lovely and peaceful. This was our first time using this platform and at the property. We absolutely recommend this location and plan to come back. Just book, you’ll be so happy that you did!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue M., Sharon Pennsylvania

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

Our Favorite!!

Our second time here! This is the perfect spot to hike, take some time for quiet and calm, cook a great meal, open a great bottle of wine, listen to great music, or watch an old movie! We love this place and are looking forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Amazing rental!

This is an amazing rental opportunity unlike no other! The renovated church is so cozy and provides a peaceful, serene environment to unwind. Miss Mary met us upon arrival to check us in, to make sure we had everything we needed, and to meet Dink (our traveling wiener dog companion). In addition to a tasteful renovation, Mary's decorating style complements the church so very nicely. We need to return just to have more time to read some of the interesting books throughout! We enjoyed exploring the surrounding area, as well as the rental property, which includes a very cool stone circle "out back". Also, the outside fenced-in area for four legged friends was perfect! Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chandler L.

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

Wonderful Space

This place is beautiful and the open space is wonderful. We brought our 2 dogs and they loved having a fenced in back yard to be able to go outside off leash. Mary was a delight and met us when we arrived. She made sure to walk us through the property and made sure we had everything that we needed before leaving. She also called to check in on us as there was heavy rain storm the first night. She even made our dogs a little welcome bag with treats! We were so happy to be able to stay in all weekend, cook, and watch movies. Overall we will be coming back to stay for another getaway as we enjoyed this one so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022