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Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University

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A church interior with wooden pews, stained glass windows, a wooden altar, and a chandelier.
A spacious room with a ping pong table, wooden furniture, a kitchen area, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, wooden flooring, and a mix of seating including sofas and a bench.
A wooden interior with a stained glass window, white doors, and a bench.
A white church with a pointed steeple and a gravel path leading to it.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Overlooking the mountains, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 9 guests. It includes 1 separate living room. Enjoy adventure activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking nearby while taking in the scenic mountain views.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning

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
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University

Experience the magic of staying in a beautifully restored 19th-century church – where history meets comfort in the heart of Penns Valley. Natural light streams through original stained-glass windows, illuminating a spacious, welcoming interior perfect for families, groups, and game fans.

Why guests love the Church House:
- Unique converted church with stunning original features
- Sleeps 8-10 across 2 bedrooms, +1 bedroom is in the grand room
- Game room for entertainment on cozy evenings
- Just 19 miles to Penn State University Park & State College
- Gorgeous country views and peaceful surroundings

Perfect location for adventure:
Penn State football games & the famous Creamery are minutes away. Explore Penn's Cave, cast a line at Penns Creek, hike and boat at Bald Eagle State Park, ski or go-kart at Tussey Mountain, or kayak the scenic Raystown Lake. Whether you're here for game day, a family reunion, or a peaceful getaway, you'll find endless ways to make memories.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Events must be approved by host in advance.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please clean your dishes before departing and bag all trash, bringing all trash to the trash can next to the shed outside.
Please put used towels in the bathtub.
Please leave used beds unmade; no need to strip beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Septic: Only toilet paper may be flushed—no wipes (even ‘toilet-safe’) and no feminine products. Nothing other than water down the kitchen sink.
Being residential, no overnight guests outside those included in the booking are permitted. Events must be approved by host in advance.
Violation of no pet policy, smoking, and event rules will result in a $500+ fee. Wood Burning Stove is out of order and cannot be used at this time.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4826428vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: Events must be approved by host in advance.
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

About the area

Spring Mills

Spring Mills is home to this holiday home. Woodward Cave and American Philatelic Center are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Poe Valley State Park and Poe Paddy State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Tait Farm Foods and Creekside Rock and Gems. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Spring Mills, PA

What's nearby

  • Penn's Cave - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Pisano Winery - 13 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Tussey Mountain - 23 min drive - 29.3 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 27 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 33 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Meandering Mallard Coffee House - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Earlystown Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Brother's Pizza & Italian Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Frosty Hook - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University?

As of 30 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University on 16 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,842, 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 Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Fun Church House, Sleep 8+, FreeParking, 19 miles Penn State University located?

Set in Spring Mills, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Penn's Cave, Poe Valley State Park and Pisano Winery. Tait Farm Foods and Seven Mountains Wine Cellars are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this unique family friendly stay 30 min away from Penn State for our family with 5 kids! All the essentials were available at the church house (linens, towels, toiletries, paper products, dish soap, laundry detergent, etc). It was a very comfortable and homey. Megan was able to accommodate an early check-in for us and kind enough to leave some goodies for us upon arrival. She was always available to answer any questions we had. We loved the property and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful and glowing review, Thao! The next time you and your family return to the Church House you’ll find even more games and entertainment (cornhole!). You all are welcome back any time - you were lovely guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My buddy from Nebraska and I have been meeting at a Nebraska football away game for 5 seasons. But this is the first time we have stayed at a rental property other than a hotel. It was nice to have a place to hang out together instead of just in the car.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2025
Thank you for your five star review! We're so glad you had a wonderful stay. We hope you both come again - you're welcome back any time. Your hosts, Megan & Matt
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as promised. Very neat and clean. Great communication with the owners. Check in was a breeze. We were allowed to check in early which was kind and accomodating. It's a large, unique space that was good for our group of six adults. We went for a Penn State football game and the location was perfect. Not too far from Beaver Stadium. We found a great coffee shop nearby as well as several local restaurants within a short driving distance. Thanks for a nice experience in a repurposed church.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the Church House’s unique space, easy check-in, and great location for the Penn State game. It was a pleasure hosting your group — we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is perfect for young families with children because the church house is a large open space with games to entertain the children. It’s on a quiet road & easy to find. The bathroom is large enough to accommodate a cast iron tub that looks inviting to soak yourself & a shower…The facility has several forms of heat & a heat pump to provide AC. Heat pump’s are very quiet. There are two private bedrooms for couples & two bedrooms in the open area ideal for mom/dad & 3 children. The morning sun on the stain-glass windows are awesome to look at while eating breakfast but eating eggs & toast on a Sunday morning in the church house was weird. The place has, what looks to be a 75” TV on the wall. Perfect for sports or movies. The church house has character. There is a swing set in the yard & lounge chairs with a fire pit for adult's to chat after sunset. .
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your family enjoyed the Church House, especially the games, stained-glass windows, fire pit, and all the space to spread out. And we got a good laugh out of the Sunday morning eggs and toast comment! Maybe next time we’ll recommend green eggs and ham — somehow that seems perfectly appropriate for a fun-filled church house experience. 😊 Thank you again for staying with us and for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review. We’d be delighted to welcome your family back anytime!

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