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Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State

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Entrance
Red maple tree
Front Entrance
Sun porch
Small patio and sun porch

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 883.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Spring Mills, PA
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Penn's Cave
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Beaver Stadium
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Meadow View

1 Double Bed

Mountain View

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State

2 bedrooms, 1 bath with tub, fully equiped kitchen, large living room and dining area. Private yard and parking area at base of mountain on 120-acre organic farm with fresh mountain spring water, trails and campfire ring. During the growing season, guests may inquire about fresh vegetables and eggs from the farm.

Guests have access to some areas of the farm property and laundry area shared with other residents.

Guests should be aware that it is a working farm with other guests and rental units at the property.

Cottage rental is the main house unit. There is a small 1-bedroom lower-level unit in rear of building. Units have completely separate and private entrances, yards and parking areas.

Property manager

Leslie Zuck
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 3 total)
Pets must be leashed and not disturb residents.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted on the farm.

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) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Centre Hall

Located in Centre Hall, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Nittany Mall and The Greater Lewistown Shopping Plaza are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Penn-Roosevelt State Park and Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Tait Farm Foods and Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania are also worth visiting. 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

  • Pennsylvania State University - 21 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Penn's Cave - 22 min drive - 15.4 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 22 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 23 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Nittany Mall - 24 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 25 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brothers Pizza Italian Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Frosty Hook - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Earlystown Diner - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Tussey Mountain Amphitheatre - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State?

As of 26 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State on 30 June 2025 start from AU$429.61, 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 Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Organic Farm Cottage near Penn State located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Seven Mountains Wine Cellars, Tait Farm Foods and Penn-Roosevelt State Park. Tussey Mountain and Pennsylvania Military Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 48 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Quaint Clean, Secluded House

Very nice older home, that is spacious comfortable and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Great Penn State Football Weekend Location

This was quaint and comfortable for a weekend stay on a Penn State Football weekend. It is quiet and wooded with surrounding farms. I really enjoyed walking the neighborhood in the morning and evenings.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

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

Peaceful Farm Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage. It was clean and had everything we needed for our stay! Our hostess Leslie was very friendly and easy to contact. We will look forward to staying there sometime in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H., Willow Grove, PA

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

Great cottage stay!

Had a wonderful time at this cottage! Leslie, the host, was helpful and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi M.

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

Just what you would expect of a farmhouse cottage

Enjoyed the peaceful, beautiful property. The cottage is simple but has everything you need or want.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy P.

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

Charming

Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Lovely country setting

Leslie was super responsive and treated us to some goodies from the farm. The place is bigger than anticipated and wonderfully quiet. The setting is lovely -- we had our dog with us and we all enjoyed our walks on the property. The fire pit on a crisp autumn evening was perfect. The only negative was trying to make a left turn onto 322 on a football weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Zeta F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not what we expected

The property is a bit difficult to get into at night with a large pickup truck. The arrival time was our fault. We own that part. Driveway is very narrow.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila g.

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

Family W/E at Penn State

Everything is as it appears in the pictures. All that you need is provided. Our family included 4 adults and our grandson, who is in a wheelchair. The large, open and sunny kitchen, LR, dining area was perfect for us. Large dining room table enabled family dining and game (provided) playing and the open floor plan made for easy wheelchair movement. Leslie answered promptly with the one question we had.. smart TV … you just need to bring your firestick. We had a very relaxing w/e… much better arrangement for us than hotel rooms. Thank you, Leslie!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kolika C., Somerville, MA

Cute, spacious, homely!

This availability made our trip possible so I can't thank Leslie the owner enough. It's close to Colyer lake which was a regular hangout for us. Little far from campus/downtown but for move-in weekend, that's a good thing!! I don't know if it is CNG, composting or maybe sewer leakage, because there was a deadly rotten smell somewhere. The place is kept VERY CLEAN, so I am sure it's because of a small issue somewhere, that can be easily taken care of. There were also LOTS of flies. Given the weather and location, it's hard to avoid them, but maybe a trap or something you could place to get rid of them? Overall a very nice trip. The owner is very nice! And the place is very homely. Oh and we love Happy Valley! PS: Considering staying here? Please note this is a farm cottage. So I think it is important to set your expectations accordingly-- this is no InterContinental or Four Seasons (and that is not what we wanted either) it is someone's personal property in the country and they host you with care. My review compares it to other farms and B&Bs I have stayed at; and I have stayed in several from Oregon to Florida and everywhere in between. I would recommend it to friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Karin E.

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

Fabulous

Leslie was very nice and informative and was very accessible. This made my daughter's PSU graduation so much better because it felt like a home away from home! Definitely would like to stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

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

Perfect weekend in Happy Valley

My daughter goes to Penn State and I chose this cottage so my three children their boyfriends and I could have time together after tailgating and the football game. There was plenty of room for the 7 of us to socialize, play games at the table and sleep comfortably.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

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

Beautiful Cottage

We stayed for a night for a Penn State football game. Cottage was absolutely beautiful. There was a ton of room. Leslie was very good in communicating where the property was, check in instructions, and check out instructions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

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

Charming Cozy and Welcoming

Host left property ready for us to come relax in the home with comfortable beds all made up and with special touches throughout. Well stocked kitchen and enough books/movies to enjoy for as long as we would ever want to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

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

Love this Organic farmhouse!

Leslie is a very nice and generous host. Would highly recommend! We go for our son’s PSU football games. Only complaint is it’s a little tough getting out onto 322 from the road. Very busy, would help if there was a light there!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

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

A quaint quiet cottage stay.

I’m writing this for family members from Canada… I didn’t actually stay but they did and this is their review. They stayed for 2 weeks, so got very familiar with the cottage and property. They loved the location and how quiet it was and the location was perfect for their planned outings. They also loved the cottage and how much room they had. Their overall rating was a 5, but did have a few issues… drain issues in the bathroom, a flaking, falling ceiling in the kitchen and plenty of spiders and bugs visiting them on the inside of the cabin. They said none of these issues would stop them from staying again but hope that Leslie does the upgrades for a much more comfortable stay. The cottage was well stocked and the appliances worked well. A quaint cottage close to Happy Valley an ideal spot.
Stayed 15 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., St Petersburg

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

Quaint country house stay

It’s bigger then expected and had everything you need. Quaint old fashioned finishings all around. Like visiting grandmas house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

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

Great, cozy. Place

Great location, Leslie was a wonderful host. Will definitely return for PSU football season 2022!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

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

Cozy Cottage in Peaceful Location

We were very pleased with Leslie's cottage. It is comfortable, well stocked, and in a good location, very close to State College. Leslie responded immediately whenever I had a question and she even gave us a dozen fresh eggs, which were greatly appreciated. I especially enjoyed being able to sit and read in a comfortable chair with a good lamp nearby; so few rental properties privde this. We highly recommend this cozy cottage to fellow travelers and hope to return to it soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maggie S.

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

October stay

It was the coziest place to catch up with old friends over a bottle of wine! Everything was very clean and Leslie was very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

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

Quiet

We just slept there while we worked on a project. Owner was accommodating
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H., Usa

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

Relaxing stay

Leslie was a wonderful host. She met us with fresh tomatoes and potatoes. She contacted us several times during our stay to ask us if we needed anything. This property although close to everything seemed very secluded. We ended every night sitting next to the fire pit. A wonderful vacation for everyone!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

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

Wonderful place! Clean and Roomy

It was a wonderful experience. The place was neat and clean. The owners were wonderful and attentive. Loved the entire weekend that we were there. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K.

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

Farm cottage

Cozy farm cottage in the country. Quiet setting. Easy access to state and national parks as well as to State College. Host made sure we had everything we needed including fresh eggs from the farm. Kitchen was well equipped. Enjoyed nightly fire out at the fire ring.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd S., Phoenixville

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

Close to State Forest

Good base for exploring surrounding State Forests both Rothrock and Bald Eagle. Cottage is well equipped and right next to Rothrock state forest and close to State College.

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Zuck

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We have been farming organically at this location since 1986.

Why they chose this property

Common Ground Organic Farm features farm animals, vegetable gardens, a small greenhouse, pond, hayfields, and hiking trails through the wooded mountainside.

What makes this property unique

It's not everyday you get the chance to experience life on a real farm. Visitors enjoy peacefulness of the forest. Birds and other wildlife are abundant.

Languages:

English

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