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Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.

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Stylish hallway with a framed picture and doors leading to adjacent rooms.
Enjoy cooking in this well-equipped kitchen with a central island, oven, and refrigerator.
Conference room with a long table and comfortable seating for meetings and presentations.
Situated on a well-maintained grassy field, this rustic barn offers a serene rural landscape.
Situated in a serene natural setting, this house offers a charming two-story home with a porch and chimney.

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Shirleysburg, PA
  • Raystown Lake
  • East Broad Top Railroad
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Rockhill Trolley Museum
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Shirleysburg

On river.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Shirleysburg vacation home, you'll find East Broad Top Railroad and Rockhill Trolley Museum. Riverside Park and Municipal Building are within 16 miles (25 km).
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What's nearby

  • East Broad Top Railroad - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Rockhill Trolley Museum - 9 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • American Legion Country Club - 24 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Juniata College - 46 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks - 49 min drive - 30.5 miles

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 37 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Star II & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whitsel's Pub - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Spring Creek Diner - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.

163 acre family farm that is in the 5th generation, set in beautiful, rural south central Pennsylvania. It is a 2 story farm house, that has a large room addition, seating for approx. 65-70, that can be used for meetings or family reunions or banquets for an additional fee.
Just an hour and 15 mins away from Penn State Beaver Stadium. 45 minutes to historical Huntingdon, home of Juniata College. Lake Raystown Resort is 24.4 miles and 7 Points Marina is 35.4 miles. Minutes away from the Agape farm, site of Creation Fest, and also historic steam railroad, East Broad Top. It is minutes to Aughwich Creek for kayaking or fishing. There are great biking and hiking trails in the Lake Raystown area. Fishing guides are available for hire for Lake Raystown. Its approximately a 40 minute drive to Belleville, in Big Valley, home to various Amish sects and the Belleville auction and flea market every Wednesday. It's about 45 minutes to Issett Heritage Museum in Huntingdon and to the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds.

Property manager

Nadine Bubb

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: outside smoking is permitted

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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: 65
Note from host: We have a large banquet room for an extra fee.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 65. Note from host: We have a large banquet room for an extra fee. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

Frequently asked questions

How close is Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.4 mi (70-min drive) away from the Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. to downtown Shirleysburg?

This vacation home is 3.5 mi away from Shirleysburg.

Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country Retreat

I grew up near Shirleysburg and wanted to come back to visit family. It can be hard to find places to stay. The Farnhouse was perfect for my family. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family get together

This is a beautiful property. We had little kids with us and they had a blast. There was so much for them to do from chasing fireflies at night to riding bikes down the driveway. The inside of the house is exceptionally clean and well taken care of. The host has it well stocked with all of the necessities, even lots of toys for the kids to play with. It was a wonderful week, full of laughter and good conversation in the most peaceful Space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Ellie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Restful Stay

We always enjoy McClure Farms. We love the outdoor space and the property is always clean and well maintained. We did experience a well pump failure that led to no water one night, limited water the next night, and no use of the outdoor space the day we left due to very loud drilling. But the owners were very accommodating and provided extra water. We were given a 50% discount on one of our three nights due to the inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country oasis

House was clean and comfortable situated on a scenic historic farm. We enjoyed seeing the tractors come by and watching the cows in the morning. We stayed over a hot, hot weekend. House was cool and comfortable. Twelve people stayed but with sharing morning and night showers we all got hot showers. Plenty of clean towels and washcloths. Beds, pillows and bedding all very comfy. Not a lot of cons, but things good to know include that the downstairs full bath is accessed through the downstairs single queen bed bedroom. Fridge is on the smaller side but owner offers the use of an extra fridge in a banquet room adjacent to house if needed. Tap water is not drinkable but there is a water cooler with filtered water in kitchen. Although seating is somewhat limited (living room couches seat 4-6) there is lots of seating in the kitchen/dining area and outside also. We particularly enjoyed mornings outside in the little fire pit area overlooking the fields. Property is quiet, private and peaceful. Although this would not be the norm, due to our scheduled obligations, the owner was flexible to offer a late checkout even though there was another large group coming in. We really appreciated her flexibility and enjoyed meeting her and learning a little more about the history of the farm and the family on our way out. Highly recommend this property! We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

We had a wonderful stay at the McClure family farm. They had everything for all ages game's, bikes, etc. We lived the home feeling of the property and enhoyed being away from the city. The whole family was talking about how much fun it would be to go back. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loura N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

We loved our time here and the host was amazing! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Time with Aunts and Cousins

I wanted a place where my aunts, their daughters, my sister, niece and I could get together. My mom passed away in January and I needed her sisters. The house was great! Very clean and well maintained with plenty of room! The TV wouldn’t pick up the Wi-Fi so we didn’t watch any movies, may have been a blessing in disguise. Definitely plan on visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded, relaxing and clean

Cleanest place I have ever stayed in. We all were really impressed. They think of everything for your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great relaxing/comfortable environment

Easy and worry free. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta & Michael B., Pasadena, Maryland

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Retreat for Famolies or Small Groups

We loved our visit to the McClure Family Farm. The home was clean and well stocked, and the owners were responsive to questions. The rural, farm setting made for a great family getaway. We visited several state parks, Raystown Lake, caverns and a small amusement park -- all 30-60 minutes from the farm. The kids loved the outdoor fire, grilling and making mountain pies! The water situation was a surprise. We discovered upon arrival that the water was not safe to drink or use to cook without boiling. The owner supplied 5 gallon bottles that they filled with water from elsewhere to use. The water situation was not addressed in advance, but the day before we arrived a message from Nadine recommended simply that we bring some bottled water with us. I was initially quite alarmed and upset, but we dealt with it and actually had a wonderful time during our stay. I do think that renters should be aware in advance of the water situation, but everything else about our stay was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house!

This house is incredibly clean and very comfortable. We were a church youth group staying there during Creation Festival at Agape Farm 2 miles away and it met and exceeded everything I was hoping for in the house. We had plenty of room to sleep and the outdoor swing overlooking the field was a great place to gather in the early morning hours. The kids in the youth group loved seeing the cows grazing in the field. The owners respond quickly to any questions you may have. If you need a place to stay in the area you can't go wrong with this house! Just don't take it when we need it again! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic farm

From listing to follow up these property owners were amazing. They went out of their way to make sure that we had the best trip ever. The house was amazing clean and ready for us when we got there. They make sure that we had firewood and everything that we needed to have an enjoyable vacation. I would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Getaway

This home and property met every expectation and more. So peaceful, comfy and a great place for family to enjoy and reconnect. Nadine and Charles are wonderful and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic farmhouse in a beautiful setting.

If you need a getaway this is the place. You are close to many museums and shops and a decent drive to raystown lake. But the pull of this rental is the home and property itself. The house is fully remodeled but retains it's farmhouse charm, whether you are sitting at the fire ring and enjoying the stars or relaxing on the covered patio to take in the sunrise you will feel the stress of life melt away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karl Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wknd trip on raystown lake

Overall great experience.. would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Neva O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home..

Myself and some friends rented this beautiful home for a show we were attending…. It was so peaceful and relaxing ! Nadine was very helpful.. we messaged her to see if we could check in early and she said yes we were very happy because we had drove up from Florida… I would definitely recommend this home !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent!

The property, check-in process, and communication were excellent! Wonderful location and absolutely beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

Fantastic would rent again
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Nevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote country getaway

Nice country getaway property with many necessities furnished. We enjoyed using the outside fire ring one night and fire wood was furnished for that also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Savannah R.

Liked: Cleanliness

August 2020

Our stay here was very enjoyable for our group of friends. It was clean, spacious, and had plenty of room for everyone to sleep. We loved the outdoor fire pit and swing. It wasnt too far from Raystown Lake. The owner was just a call away if we needed anything. I would love to stay at this lovely home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah F., Mechanicsburg, PA

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely getaway

Property was in beautiful location, private, and very clean. We very much enjoyed our time as a family at this lovely farmhouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, Pleasant Stay

Great communication with the owner! Beautiful setting with a cute campfire/picnic table area. Incredible views. Not too far from Raystown Lake and Lincoln Caverns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation from the craziness of life.

Friends and I went for a weekend, place was awesome! Spacious and comfy the house suites all our needs. Very relaxing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic stay and great hosts!

We absolutely loved our stay with Nadine! We came with a few girls for a bachelorette party and everyone was happy and comfortable! We especially loved the fire pit and the large gathering areas around the house where we could all enjoy each others company. We can’t wait to return!

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful

Beautiful property and relaxing getaway.