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This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Spring Mills, PA
  • Place, Penn's Cave
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Pisano Winery
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

2 Double Futons

Living Room 2

4 Single Futons

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 4

Soap · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups

Located in picturesque Penns Valley, our home is only 18 miles from State College. This spacious mountain retreat boasts 5 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, a stocked trout stream, pond and hiking/biking trails! Situated on 300 acres of private land, you will have ample space to explore and unwind. Nestled in the tranquil woods, this home offers an enchanting escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here you can immerse yourself in nature's beauty while enjoying the comforts of modern living.

The house is perched on the mountainside, surrounded by lush greenery and breathtaking views. A highlight of our property is the pristine trout stream that runs through it, providing an idyllic setting for fishing enthusiasts or anyone seeking tranquility by the water's edge. Step inside our welcoming abode, and you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere. The interior boasts a modern organic contemporary design, blending natural elements with modern comforts.

The large covered front porch is a welcoming and inviting space that exudes charm and relaxation. As you approach the porch, you'll notice its expansive size, stretching across the front of the house with a beautiful view of the pond.

Fully equipped kitchen: Prepare delicious meals using our modern appliances and ample cooking space. Whether you're a culinary enthusiast or prefer simple snacks, our kitchen has everything you need.

Living area: After a day of exploration, unwind in our comfortable living room or two other large gathering rooms.
Guest access
Guests will have private access to the property during their stay:

- Pavilion - electricity, water and barbeque pits
- Pond with dock
- Stocked trout stream (Sinking Creek)
- Covered porch
- Hiking trails
- Mountain biking on the trails
Other things to note
This retreat provides access to all things Penn State and Penns Valley!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 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

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Additional guests require approval and payment.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
$35 per day for each pet
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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, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
If able to - please remove linens from beds and place them in laundry baskets found in each bedroom.
Please place all used towels in the shower stalls of the bathrooms
Please remove all garbage and recycling and place it in the large bins located in the carport behind the house.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The pond is fishing catch and release only. Please do not try to catch the Koi, they have lived there for decades and love their home!
No using fireworks or creating fires outside the firepit. It's a forest property and no one wants to be responsible for starting a forest fire.
Please respect our property as you would your own. Have a great time but use the house and resources wisely so you can return for another fun stay!

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3471463vb
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: 16
Note from host: Additional guests require approval and payment.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Spring Mills

Spring Mills is home to this holiday home. Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Woodward Cave and American Philatelic Center. Tait Farm Foods and Creekside Rock and Gems are also worth visiting.
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Spring Mills, PA

What's nearby

  • Penn's Cave - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Pisano Winery - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars - 16 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Nittany Mall - 24 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 27 min drive - 33.8 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 34 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brother's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Earlystown Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bella Sicilia - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Frosty Hook - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups on 27 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,535, 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.

How much is parking at This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This spacious home boasts 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms Perfect for Penn State groups located?

Situated in Spring Mills, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Penn's Cave, Pisano Winery and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars. Poe Valley State Park is 10.8 mi (17.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and immaculate home. The hosts are very responsive and helpful and provided everything necessary for a wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Very well stocked and organized. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey S.

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

Great property

We had a great time. Everything was great and the property is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The biggest delight was the large island in the well-equipped, well-stocked kitchen. The enormous island made it easy for several people to work together on foor preparations, or for the rest of us to sit and talk to the lone chef while he created his magic.The biggest confusion was the heating system. There seems to be one thermostat in the great room, which was always cool while the bedrooms were always hot. We looked for instructions in the book about the property, but didn't find them. We probably should have called the hosts for the magic workaround, but we were too busy visiting and enjoying the property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew V.

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

Penn State family football weekend

Had a great family weekend at this property. House is beautiful and very clean. Host were amazing and communication was awesome. Highly recommend this house for a getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin m.

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

Beautiful property

Absolutely amazing property, surrounded by wilderness, the deck was great for hosting 10 of us at night. Beds were extremely comfortable. Any questions I had were answered right away. Will definitely make it a point to come here again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Kevin and his friends were great guests! I'm glad they enjoyed their visit. I appreciate how much they cleaned up at checkout.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Most amazing property and owners we’ve met!

The house and property are gorgeous and Sonia and her husband are amazing. So kind and responsive and friendly! Best trip I’ve had in years! Five stars! Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Thank you Lisa! It was a pleasure to host you and your family for your visit. We hope to see you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy R.

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

Grange fair family reunion 2024

Everything was outstanding. The beds were so comfortable several of us have already ordered the same mattress for our own homes. Very well stocked with everything we needed for our stay. It looks like the owners used an interior decorated it was just that beautiful! Loved sitting out on the porch with our morning coffee. Owners were so easy and nice to work with!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Awesome rental tucked away in the woods...

House was even better then the pictures! Sonia stocked it with everything we could possibly need! What a nice gesture, and unusual for most VRBO's. The house is out there, and I arrived after dark in the rain so missed the driveway on the first pass. Place is the perfect spot to gather with friends or family, definitely recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Outstanding

This property is beautifully and thoughtfully designed to be a perfect rental. We had plenty for room for all 13 people to sleep comfortably, share the bathrooms, and gather in the living space. It was a bonus to enjoy the pond and the woods. It was an easy distance to travel to Penn State for graduation. Our hostess anticipated our needs and we lacked for nothing and everything was easy to find and clearly labeled.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
To start, Sonia was AMAZING to communicate with! She made everything so easy! Then there aren't words to describe the perfection of the house inside & the attention to details in every possible area! Our group couldn't stop talking about it all while also talking about when we could come back again!! We couldn't rave about this rental property more!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

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

Annual Fantasy Football & Penn State Game

I brought 8 friends to stay at the property for our annual fantasy football event and to attend the Penn State game. The hosts were exceptionally helpful leading up to and during our stay. They were able to assist us with area contacts for virtually everything we needed. The property itself is beautiful and well-maintained with lots of amenities that made our stay absolutely awesome in every way. We will definitely come back! Thank you, Sonia and Jamie!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
We are thrilled you enjoy your stay. You were wonderful guests and hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karyn B.

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

Best VRBO in State College Area

We recently stayed here to celebrate our Daughter's Graduation from Penn State. We were a group of 15 including family and friends for the weekend We had was a celebratory toast to the graduate as well serving breakfast and dinner at the house. We were delighted the house was so well appointed, as we were hosting and wanted everything to be perfect This VRBO was by far the most luxurious we have stayed at In the area (and there have been several) The remaining small group stayed an additional day, and we all said we would love to come back !! Drive over to campus was easy Host is VERY responsive and thoughtful. They really care about their property, and it shows You will not regret staying here
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Dec 2023
Thank ypu Karyn. We are thrilled that all went well for the celebration weekend! Your group treated the home with respect and we would love to host you again .Excellent VRBO guest and group!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Why stay anywhere else?

Fantastic! We had a big group - 5 couples and a couple of college students - for Penn State whiteout. Facilities had everything: sleeping arrangements, cooking, kitchen, entertainment, porch. We grilled, cooked, laughed, lounged on the porch, sipped whiskey and wine. Hosts were very communicative, helpful and responsive. Place was spotless. Several acres of property including a lake and trails. Easy access to Beaver Stadium. The group was so pleased we discussed renting the property when there wasn’t a football game. Great retreat in a beautiful setting. Best VRBO we’ve ever rented.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2023
Thank you for being outstanding guests. We really appreciate the care you took while staying at the home. Hearing that you had a wonderful time is what makes this worthwhile. We would love to have your group stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

Beautiful House and Property

We stayed here for the Penn State homecoming game with 14 total guests including 6 children under 5. Sonia was extremely communicative and accommodating. Baby gates and a pack and play were made available. As soon as we stepped in the door we knew we had made the right choice. Everything was perfect and no detail was missed. We took advantage of the outdoor fire pit, covered porch (including propane grill) and cornhole set. The weather was lousy but it didn’t matter since the place was so nice. I highly recommend staying here and plan on coming back with a large group again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Oct 2023
Anthony and his family/friends were fantastic guests! The home was left in such pristine condition you would never have guessed they had a house full for the weekend! We are happy they were able to enjoy their time together despite the weather and would be happy to host them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew and Anna R.

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

Best Vacation Home You'll Find

This vacation home is probably the best you'll ever stay in. The interior design is gorgeous (as good or better than the photos) from top to bottom. Furnishings are top notch. The showers were amazing, beds and pillows comfortable, and the house is amply stocked. Jamie and Sonia are very responsive and thoughtful hosts, even leaving small gifts for my husband's birthday weekend. We had a family get together, and everyone immediately felt at home. The property boasts a pond and kayaks are included (perfect for younger children), trails, and trout stream. Jamie and Sonia even left out cornhole and a children's size soccer net and soccer ball for our kids. They thought of everything! We 100% would book again--and plan to!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Anna and her family were wonderful guests! Great communicators and very respectful of our property. Perfect guests to rent to!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brent h.

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

Perfect stay for Penn State events

We stayed at this property for a Penn State football game with friends and family. The house and property were amazing! It felt like we were the first guests to stay there. The house and property were extremely clean and well equipped. We needed to prepare food in the kitchen for the game. It was well stocked with pots, pans, utensils and spices. The bedrooms were nicely sized with very comfortable mattresses, bedding and towels. The fire pit and hot tub in the backyard were great. It stormed one night and we sat outside on the front deck and were well protected from the rain. The property is very private and quiet. The only problem we had was running out of time and not being able to enjoy the surrounding property for a hike. The host was quick to respond to any questions. We would absolutely request to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sonia Felker

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We love to travel and we love to host friends and family. Joel's Woods was an opportunity we couldn't say no to, we designed it with the needs of our guests in mind. We have the opportunity to offer your family and friends a relaxing vacation, a place to rest after exploring Centre County, or a gathering place for your group while you do all things Penn State! Come as guest, leave as friends!

Why they chose this property

A quick walk around the property tells you all you need to know about why we love this location. Not only is Penns Valley the place we call home but it allowed cherished friends an opportunity to downsize and know the mountain will be lovingly maintained by us.

What makes this property unique

Careful conservation of the property has resulted in beautiful forestry and clean streams, attention to every detail in the home interior design, a love of hosting makes this an ideal vacation retreat.
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