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Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access

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Enjoy an evening under the stars at the fire pit
Spacious kitchen with two sinks, dishwasher, wall oven, cooktop, & refrigerator
Living room/library with original hardwood floors
Relax by the pellet stove in the living room/library
Curl up with a book from our library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, PA
  • Place, Williamsburg Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Riverside Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Williamsburg Borough Office
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access

Calling all outdoorsy types, history buffs, train enthusiasts, and Penn Staters - Ganister House is perfect for you! Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly historic home. Originally the site of a log cabin in the 1790s, the home now boasts 3 en-suite bedrooms and a multitude of gathering spaces, including large fenced-in yard with firepit. Easily access historic canal and railroad sites, miles of river and hiking trails, state game lands, and even get to a PSU game in 45 minutes!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2568237vb
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: 50
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Blair County Driving Range and Sylvan Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Plank Road Commons and Leighty's Flea Market. Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park are also worth visiting.
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Williamsburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Williamsburg Library - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Riverside Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Williamsburg Borough Office - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Frankstown Township Memorial Park - 12 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Canoe Creek State Park - 12 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Capri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dub Burg Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Biddle’s Brewing - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪American Legion post #456 - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverside Park, Williamsburg Borough Office and Williamsburg Library. Williamsburg Sportsmens Park and Canoe Creek State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 53 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay! Kitchen had everything we needed, plenty of space for family dinner, and room for the dog too!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful historic home with everything you need. We enjoyed our stay and will recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay as usual! See you next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well-stocked, comfortable house — perfect home base for our extended 4-day weekend in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Easter Dinner

Beautiful property. Great place to stay with the family and dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
We were happy to have hosted you and your family to celebrate Easter. Thank you so much for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duncan D.

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

Cozy Escape

Great property for a cozy escape with family and friends!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly R.

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

Beautiful property!

Beautiful house and perfect for families with dogs!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Great weekend get away!

Excellent!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay, Sharon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

car

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

Amazing Stay - Relaxing Vacation

Host communication excellent. Cute house very close to the trail. Close to town, yet quite. Dreamingly comfortable beds - easy to get rest. House has everything you need. Fire pit was thoroughly utilized for smores, mountain pies, hot dogs, and good conversation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Beautiful, Historic Charm

We absolutely loved this property! Plenty of room for our family, including our two labs, and centrally located to the events that brought us to the area. We would absolutely recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for staying with us, Daniel. We are glad your family and pups enjoyed your visit! We hope to see you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

As it should be!

Outstanding from booking through the stay and departure. Wonderful place, great host, easy to contact, quick to respond. Beautiful House, well maintained, they thought of everything from tissues to coasters to wood for the fire pit. Great furnishings, comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for staying with us, John! We are glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the amenities we have for our guests. We hope to welcome you back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher S.

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

Get away

Good place to get a way for the weekend in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angelique G.

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

Christmas weekend gathering

Absolutely beautiful home. We all had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

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

Christmas Vacation

Everything was as expected. Beautiful home. Plenty of room for huge family vacations
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

Family wedding weekend

Loved the house! So accommodating for your guests. Everything you need for a country getaway! Would love to visit and stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for staying with us, Terry! We hope you enjoyed the family wedding and are able to return to stay with us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

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

Wonderful!

Clean, spacious, beautiful! Perfect location for our family get-together…walking and hiking out the front door; Happy Valley and PSU a fairly short and very pretty drive on 45. We had an excellent family stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerri T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The historic farmhouse was beautiful and a relaxing place to stay. The character of the house was preserved and blended seamlessly with modern conveniences. The host was friendly, easy to contact and was quick to respond. The fenced in yard was a bonus for the dogs. The house was centrally located to the places we visited including Raystown Lake, Penn’s Cave/Wildlife Park, Lower Trail Creamery and Farm Tour Friday events at Clover Creek Farm (cheese) and Stone Creek Farm - Lavender Field of Dreams. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon A.

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

Historic and beautiful

What a fabulous historic home in a lovely location. We enjoyed walking the trail, sitting by the fire pit, playing the games and building puzzles. The local canoe creek state park is fabulous and worth a visit. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

anita s.

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

Family visit

Charming, good location to lots of state parks and lakes, well equipped, lovely yard, great neighbors, the walking path on the canal is a real bonus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat P.

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

Great Historic Getaway

Loved the house and the location. Close enough to shopping, dining, etc., but far enough away to be secluded. Appreciate that our dogs were able to travel with us and have a secure yard to play in. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay in the area. Very responsive host as well.
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

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

Vacation

The home is beautiful and in a great location. I really liked having the walking trails so close and my daughter loved going down to the river each evening to play in the river. I hope that we will be able to go back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and were able to take advantage of the nearby river. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori R.

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

Charming home with modern conveniences

Rooms were spacious and well appointed. The decor and antiques were charmingly blended in with modern updates. Location was perfect for big PSU game. Hosts thought of everything--ample towels, linens, coffee station. Made us
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us, Lori and were able to easily get to the PSU game. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DickLinda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very unique experience in an elegant 200 year old house with all the modern amenities for 2025 comfort. There is plenty of space for any family activity, formal or infomal including a spacious yard for your puppy dog and children to exercise. The location gives convenient access to Altoona and Huntingdon. However, along with the authentic colonial charm there are a variety of floors and steps that senior folks may find hard to navigate. Our host was very available for any information needed. If you want to experience a part of early 19th century life in Pennsylvania, stay aat Ganister House.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne V.

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

The most beautiful historic house

This house is just the best in every way. We will definitely return. We enjoyed biking on the path which is right out front and taking walks to the blue hole and green hole. Next time we hope go make use of the wonderful kitchen and dining room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
Thank you for staying with us, Joanne!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy A.

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

Easter Visit

Very comfortable and accommodating. Visiting college son for Easter and was able to bring family and the dog along as well. Perfect! Already booked for the next time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jan 2025
We are so glad you stayed with us, Amy, and look forward to your next visit!

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