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Lost Dutchman Mountain Retreat - Main House

Holiday home in Spring Mills with kitchen and fireplace

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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  • Place, Penn's Cave
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
  • Place, Beaver Stadium
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
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. Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Tussey Mountain. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Spring Mills, PA

What's nearby

  • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Penn's Cave - 27 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 32 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 33 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 34 min drive - 34.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Earlystown Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪The Frosty Hook - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Old Country Store - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬16 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).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. My friends and I had a bunch of fun. No issues at all! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

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

Wedding weekend

Stayed for a family wedding and it was centrally located between the different places we had to go. The only complaint was from the younger adults about no WiFi. The hosts were more than helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at the retreat was perfect. Quiet and very relaxing. Yet close enough to Penn State to be able to visit our son for a football game Thank you Will and Dana for a great experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th time staying for PSU football! Thank you, always fabulous!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
plenty of room. road to retreat not the best. good supplies. walkway could be improved. enjoyed the winery and the cider press neighbir.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karlie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A peaceful stay. The area was incredibly quiet being tucked away on a gravel road. Host was communicative and attentive when we needed help. There’s little to no service inside the home, which can be a good way to unplug and rest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family felt very comfortable in this very nice cabin in Central Pennsylvania. We had a delightful time and enjoyed the front porch as well as the serenity. I just can’t think of anything that could’ve been better.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

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

Excellent!

We had a great stay! We were in town for my nephews wedding. The home worked perfectly for us. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Nice getaway

Was a nice house. Good communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

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

Beautiful place in the country

It was a wonderful place to relax while attending a family wedding. Our only concern were the bees, wasps & hornets while sitting on front porch because one of our family is highly allergic to them. Other than those little pests it was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen L.

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

Adorable hidden gem!

This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed here for Penn State weekends it is a hidden gem only 20 miles away. Secluded in the woods. Host is gracious, very clean, and beautiful historic property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly O.

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

The Lost Dutchman is a cozy but spacious

The Lost Dutchman offers many sleeping spaces and areas to hang during the day. The kitchen is equipped for any meal you would need to prepare. We had a misty, rainy weekend and spent any free time on the covered porch. Will and Dana reached out with easy check-in instructions .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Bruce B.

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.

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.

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

About the host

Hosted by Will and Dana Farwell

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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.

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