Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11125 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Check out the area

Doylesburg, PA

Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area9 min drive
Shippensburgs University46 min drive
Carlisle Fairgrounds67 min drive
Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Americana

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Lodge

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Master

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The walkout lower level guest suite of this home is yours to enjoy the beautiful valley views & nature on our 22 acre field & wooded property that backs up to Big Spring State Park. Relax & read, play a round of disc (frisbee) golf on our lower 9 hole basket course, roast marshmallows at the fire pit, walk in the woods or enjoy the stars. It is a quick 15 minute ride off the turnpike at Willow Hill exit Route 75 to get here. Watch out for the Amish buggies!
The property is located at the end of Burns Valley on a hill just over the Perry County line in the tip of Franklin County. The view of the valley & surrounding mountains are beautiful & always changing with the seasons as is the medicinal herbs, vegetables & fruit growing in the gardens. Guests have commented how peaceful it is here. Others like the star gazing, hiking, & picnicking features here & in the nearby state forests & game lands.
Full use of the lower level guest suite of the house with private entrance. There are 2 bedrooms(5 beds), 2 full baths, washer, dryer, fully stocked kitchen, wood stove, great room with a futon, chairs, foosball, arcade basketball, games, puzzles, books & guitar. There is seating for 9 at the kitchen counter along with 2 bar top tables with 7 chairs. Outdoor chairs are provide to enjoy the scenery, fire pit & stars. A grill is provided for you use. We do have personal items in the freezer section of the refrigerator that are not available for guest usage.
If the pavilion area with 8 picnic tables is not rented, feel free to play horseshoes or picnic there. The gardens & orchard produce is for our personal use. If you need anything or have any questions feel free to ask. We would be happy to interact with guests unless they prefer not to. Our dogs are friendly but will bark when you arrive.

Property manager

Brenda Solonoski

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

They are not allowed by the pond without an adult

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

No loud music after 11 am

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

No need to pick up if they go in the field.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking outside is OK. Put butts in firepit.

We recycle so please use the appropriate containers Septic system accepts only human waste and toilet paper to be flushed

Please review our property boundries so as to respect our neighbors' land & privacy. Small orange flags and Purple Paint mark boundaries also.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25

Note from host: No loud music after 11 am

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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Doylesburg

Located in Doylesburg, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. American Legion Country Club and Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Sunset Hill Shooting Range and Rockhill Trolley Museum.

Doylesburg, PA

What's nearby

Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area - 9 min drive
Conference Center at Shippensburg University - 45 min drive
Shippensburgs University - 46 min drive
Carlisle Fairgrounds - 67 min drive
Raystown Lake - 89 min drive

Restaurants

Starbucks - 88 min drive
Roy Rogers - 88 min drive
Auntie Anne's - 88 min drive
Neighborhood Sbarro - 88 min drive
Sbarro - 88 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area and 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Fowlers Hollow State Park. Sunset Hill Shooting Range and Cowans Gap State Park are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

9 Oct 2022

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

relocation hangout

this was our 2nd stay and i loved it just as much! we sold our house and moved 2.5 hrs away to Franklin County. Brenda and Joe’s place is a little slice of heaven!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly L.

26 July 2022

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

Weekend escape

This property is nothing short of heaven! The views are breathtaking. They have just about everything you need and then some! I also had the chance to do a reiki session with Brenda while there and I highly recommend it! She’s authentic and takes the time to educate you. This weekend was heaven on earth! We were hiding out while we put our house on the market and she allowed us to check in a day early ($) and stay later into the afternoon Perfection!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tressa M.

9 July 2022

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

Relaxing retreat

We had an amazing time with so much to explore on the property. Fantastic view of the valley from the grill/fire pit area. Impressed by the fire pits prepared to light and the abundance of wood available. Nicely stocked kitchen and plenty of games and activities. Our friendly host, Brenda, was eager to help with our every need. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

30 Aug 2021

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

Wedding weekend getaway

This was the perfect house for our family to stay at during a wedding weekend in Spring Run. Communication with the host was easy and fast and they were very accommodating. Check in was easy and the house was very clean and fully stocked with everything we needed for the stay. The location was gorgeous and the guys in our group enjoyed playing frisbee golf. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a great getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

sue a.

19 June 2021

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

Beautiful spot

Great place with a breathtaking view

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Solonoski

Joe is a meat manager for a local grocery chain and I sell Real Estate. I also do energy work called Reiki and Chakra Clearing besides growing & selling medicinal herbs, plants & products. Our son Julian and his wife Kama live in Colorado with their dog, Luna.
We purchased this 22 acre property 27 years ago and built the house 10 years later. . We just love it here. The view of the valley and mountains, the stars, the special areas in the woods and by the streams are a site to behold. Bella, Bud and Mooshie are our 3 dogs. They bark at everyone’s arrival, even at us when coming home or towards the house. They are very friendly though. The biggest dog, Bella, is very shy, Bud wants to take off hunting and the smallest, Mooshie, wants to say “hi and hold me”. They are kept under control so as not to bother you unless you request otherwise. The dogs are vital in keeping away unwanted wildlife and being part of our security system.
We have recently remodeled the pole barn which has been used for yoga and energy work during Holistic Retreats hosted here. Campsites in the woods have been cleared to offer more housing to Retreat guests. A refrigerator, microwave, drip coffee maker, and toaster oven and internet access have been added to the pavilion amenities. The Tiny House is a new addition to our housing rentals at Burns Valley Herbals and Retreat. It offers a comfortable step up from tent camping while still enjoying the outdoors and sounds of the stream.

Why they chose this property

It checked all our boxes: breathtaking views, beautiful sunsets, great stargazing, woods, streams, fields, local state parks and thousands of acres of forest.