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Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!

Apartment in Emporium with kitchen and balcony

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1 bedroom upstairs apartment above an alpaca barn.
Deck off the bedroom with outdoor dining table and lounge chairs.
Living/ room with couch that converts to queen sleeper. Gateleg table seats 6.
Enjoy watching alpacas and goats from the deck off the bedroom.
Kitchen washer/dryer, fridge, stove, microwave, coffee maker and blender,

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Emporium, PA
  • Place, Elk Country Visitor Center
  • Place, Kinzua Bridge State Park
  • Place, Straub Brewery
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!

Enjoy a unique farmstay experience in a private fully furnished upstairs apartment over an alpaca barn. Summer can be hot and know there is no A/C. 2 ceiling fans and 2 box fans provided. Open windows at night to let cool air in and close in the morning. Learn about our huacaya alpacas, dairy goats, chickens, ducks and barn cats and chance wildlife sightings of deer, turkey, elk or black bear! West Creek Rails to Trails abuts the farm and on clear nights experience dark skies stargazing from the deck.Unique off-the-grid stay exploring the wonders of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Expect farm noises (rooster might go off as early as 3:00 AM) and smells...Summer can be hot and know there is no A/C. 2 ceiling fans and 2 box fans provided. Open windows at night to let cool air in and close in the morning.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Emporium

Located in Emporium, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Leaning Pines Public Golf Course and Straub Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bucktail State Park Natural Area and Sizerville State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Emporium, PA

What's nearby

  • Emporium Borough Building - 14 min drive - 13.9 km
  • The Look Out - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Bucktail State Park Natural Area - 20 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Straub Brewery - 23 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Elk Mountain Winery - 34 min drive - 36.8 km

Getting around

  • Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mack's Rhytm & Brews Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Guistos - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪sterling run tavern - ‬64 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!?

As of 9 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly! on 10 Nov 2025 start from AU$214.70, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Flag Memorial Park, Emporium Borough Building and Cameron County Court House. Mini Park and Front Street Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 48 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin is a great host and property is unique with farm animals. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious! Enjoyed our stay here. Loved that we had a special guest, a friendly feline, that we shared our space with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find, and comfortable. Love that Lochie the cat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

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

Amazing!

This was the perfect little place for my husband and I to have a quick little getaway. We had so much fun seeing all the alpacas and other little animals. Perfect location between St. Mary’s and Emporium making it easy for us to travel back and forth between attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

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

Birthday/Valentine's getaway

Husband and I had a wonderful stay at this cute little red barn/ alpaca farm!!! Robin was a wonderful host who actually taught us a few things about the animals and farming. We are grateful to have had this wonderful experience!! Will come back again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

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

Break from world

My favorite part of coming to pa yearly is put phones down because you have no service anyway and enjoy the beautiful land! The property with goats alpaca and friendly cats!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

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

Alpacas, Goats, Cats, Ducks and a Rooster- Perfect Farm Getaway!

We stayed here instead of Benezettte to see the animals! Anything you’d need is there. We didn’t have any issue with the slight smell and honestly I hate all smells and only noticed it the first time we walked in! The STARS!! Amazing! The rooster woke us up but what do you expect on a farm haha! Robyn is very kind, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Off the grid getaway

We loved being off grid, just wish we hadn’t ended up having 90 degree weather that week! Still, we were able to talk, read from actual books, and give our eyes a break from screens. The alpaca’s and goats, cats and ducks, all were delightful sights to see and hear which added to our relaxation! We’d love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

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

Alpacas!

Everything great. We arrived in the dark and fumbled with the lack of lighting. We are older and not as nimble as we once were :) A light on by the side door would have been terrific. Loved flipping on light and seeing the kiddos! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn J.

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

Great place to unplug.

We were a bit bummed nothing stayed in the barn and there were no animals to see while we were there. And it was a bit shockinf to find the bathroom door doesnt cover the doorway😅 But the property is lovely! The location is great! Everything was clean, working and obviously cared for! And the bed was so comfortable. Great place to unplug! Wed be happy to stay again when theres more time to enjoy it all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill E.

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

Off Grid Connection

This place was what we needed. The stars at night and the farm animals by day were very inviting. For those who wonder about privacy, there was no need to ask the hosts on the property for anything. If it weren't for me seeing him feed the chickens and ducks, I don't think I would have known they were there. We were also greeted by Loki, an affectionate cat that allowed us to take him in. We played games together and enjoyed the atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

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

Beautiful country setting

The kids loved the animals. We just recently acquired a stray kitten and so the kids loved having our visitor Loki. They were also excited to see what other animals could be viewed from the apartment. Only down fall (with no fault to the owners) was the lack of service in parts. Did not discover until we were leaving that we could get some service on the porch but none inside the building. My 6 year old said he was sad to be going home. ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Mose T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

We saw one review that mentioned something about the animal smell upstairs, but thought they might have been a "city sleeker". My wife and I both grew up on a farm so we can handle some animal smell, but the animal smell was horrible upstairs. We ended up going to a motel instead. I was able to contact Robin about the smell. I did give a few suggestions to try to minimize the smell. They did refund us most of the money, which we very much appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to enjoy the fall colors and night sky. Took a walk by the pond and stream and enjoyed all the critters on the farm. Place was comfy and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin responded very promptly to all of my questions. We enjoyed the animals and the relaxing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had fun looking at stars, relaxing, and watching the alpacas. There were goats, chickens, and a cat named Loki. He was fed well.Everything was not very far away. The landscape was absolutely stunning. Beautiful time of year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Albert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms,loved the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super relaxing. Loved the roosters crowing and the little orange welcome kitty. Pet friendly was refreshing. NO TV was the best surprise! The cool air at night made for a great nights sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a cute little property. Lots of alpacas. A little kitty that greeted you.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a pleasant surprise. The unit is spacious, clean and well-appointed. All instructions were clear and easy to follow. I really loved the star-gazing opportunity and, of course, the animals. My doggos loved the aromas of the farm :) Thank you so much for a great adventure. Only minus was my own fault since I didn't focus on how far the unit was from State College.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dmitriy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay! The host was great and the farm is super cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful stay with Robin and the crew. We were lucky enough to help her milk one of her goats. The night’s were beautifully cool and beds were comfy. It was so peaceful just the break from busy suburban life we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed this cute little unit as a getaway during our visit to Emporium. The farm is very scenic and is located right along the West Creek Rail Trail - which I highly recommend for biking or jogging! The farm animals were very amusing to watch.We were here in July, and as the listing mentions, there was no AC. Thankfully it was overcast, but it was still pretty warm for us. Other should keep that in mind when visiting.Robin was very communicative and accommodating, working with her was super easy. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

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

Enjoyed the animals and rail to trail hiking.

Really enjoyed the stay. I wish we would have had time to talk to the owners and hear their story. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robin Kuleck

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My husband Mike and I bought the Filling property in 2007 to fulfill my dream of owning a farm with alpacas. I enjoy creating - whether it is knitting, crocheting, tatting, and now weaving.... having fiber animals seemed a natural extension. I have followed a circuitous career path, registered nurse, family & consumer science (home economics) teacher and certified financial planner. Mike is retired and I am the certified school nurse with the Cameron County School District as well as owner of Kuleck Financial Planning.

Why they chose this property

Over the years we created an oasis that we are now able to share with others by providing an apartment rental without internet and limited cell service. Visitors to the Pennsylvania Wilds will experience country life in Cameron County where the state owns about 80% of the land in state game lands, state parks and state forests.

What makes this property unique

The farm is bordered by the Rails to Trails connecting Emporium to St. Marys. The West Creek Branch of the Susquehanna river runs through the property. We have a stocked fish pond for catch and release of small and large mouth bass. Flower and vegetable garden, apple orchard and about 16 acres of fenced pastures for the alpacas and dairy goats to graze on. Visitors often take in the Cherry Springs Dark Skies, Kinzua Railroad Bridge, Allegany National Forest and the Elk Visitor Center in Benezette PA.

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