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Entire home·Private host

Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Interior
Meeting facility
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Experience rural Pennsylvania at its finest on this 163-acre family farm. Gather with friends and family in the large room addition, perfect for meetings or celebrations. Enjoy kayaking or fishing at nearby Aughwich Creek, explore Lake Raystown Resort, or visit historic sites like East Broad Top steam railroad.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.

163 acre family farm that is in the 5th generation, set in beautiful, rural south central Pennsylvania. It is a 2 story farm house, that has a large room addition, seating for approx. 65-70, that can be used for meetings or family reunions or banquets for an additional fee.
Just an hour and 15 mins away from Penn State Beaver Stadium. 45 minutes to historical Huntingdon, home of Juniata College. Lake Raystown Resort is 24.4 miles and 7 Points Marina is 35.4 miles. Minutes away from the Agape farm, site of Creation Fest, and also historic steam railroad, East Broad Top. It is minutes to Aughwich Creek for kayaking or fishing. There are great biking and hiking trails in the Lake Raystown area. Fishing guides are available for hire for Lake Raystown. Its approximately a 40 minute drive to Belleville, in Big Valley, home to various Amish sects and the Belleville auction and flea market every Wednesday. It's about 45 minutes to Issett Heritage Museum in Huntingdon and to the Huntingdon County Fairgrounds.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside smoking is permitted

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No open flames inside the house. place dirty linens /towels in piles or laundry baskets before checking out. place garbage in outside cans,
No walking or motorized vehicles in fields during summer/ fall months when hay making or cattle grazing, no motorcycles or 4 wheelers NO HUNTING
No food or drink upstairs other than bottled water. No use of the banquet room, unless previously agreed upon and extra fee included in rental.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
We have a large banquet room for an extra fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking is permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 65
Note from host: We have a large banquet room for an extra fee.
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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Shirleysburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Riverside Park and Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include East Broad Top Railroad and Rockhill Trolley Museum.
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Shirleysburg, PA

What's nearby

  • East Broad Top Railroad - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Rockhill Trolley Museum - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • American Legion Country Club - 24 min drive - 21.2 km
  • Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail - 29 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Juniata College - 46 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 37 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Star II & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cassville Country Store - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Whitse's Pub - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. located?

This family-friendly Shirleysburg holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of East Broad Top Railroad and Rockhill Trolley Museum. Riverside Park and Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Reviews

Secluded, authentic farmstead, built in 1899, fully refurbished in 2019. Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Loura N.

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

Wonderful stay

We loved our time here and the host was amazing! Thank you so much!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barb B.

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

Country Retreat

I grew up near Shirleysburg and wanted to come back to visit family. It can be hard to find places to stay. The Farnhouse was perfect for my family. The house was very clean and stocked with everything we needed. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony B.

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

Quiet, Pleasant Stay

Great communication with the owner! Beautiful setting with a cute campfire/picnic table area. Incredible views. Not too far from Raystown Lake and Lincoln Caverns.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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

Family get together

This is a beautiful property. We had little kids with us and they had a blast. There was so much for them to do from chasing fireflies at night to riding bikes down the driveway. The inside of the house is exceptionally clean and well taken care of. The host has it well stocked with all of the necessities, even lots of toys for the kids to play with. It was a wonderful week, full of laughter and good conversation in the most peaceful Space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica N.

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

Country oasis

House was clean and comfortable situated on a scenic historic farm. We enjoyed seeing the tractors come by and watching the cows in the morning. We stayed over a hot, hot weekend. House was cool and comfortable. Twelve people stayed but with sharing morning and night showers we all got hot showers. Plenty of clean towels and washcloths. Beds, pillows and bedding all very comfy. Not a lot of cons, but things good to know include that the downstairs full bath is accessed through the downstairs single queen bed bedroom. Fridge is on the smaller side but owner offers the use of an extra fridge in a banquet room adjacent to house if needed. Tap water is not drinkable but there is a water cooler with filtered water in kitchen. Although seating is somewhat limited (living room couches seat 4-6) there is lots of seating in the kitchen/dining area and outside also. We particularly enjoyed mornings outside in the little fire pit area overlooking the fields. Property is quiet, private and peaceful. Although this would not be the norm, due to our scheduled obligations, the owner was flexible to offer a late checkout even though there was another large group coming in. We really appreciated her flexibility and enjoyed meeting her and learning a little more about the history of the farm and the family on our way out. Highly recommend this property! We will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the historic property. Absolutely perfect for our family. Our grandchildren loved biking down the long lane!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ellie T.

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

Restful Stay

We always enjoy McClure Farms. We love the outdoor space and the property is always clean and well maintained. We did experience a well pump failure that led to no water one night, limited water the next night, and no use of the outdoor space the day we left due to very loud drilling. But the owners were very accommodating and provided extra water. We were given a 50% discount on one of our three nights due to the inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison G.

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

Amazing property

We had a wonderful stay at the McClure family farm. They had everything for all ages game's, bikes, etc. We lived the home feeling of the property and enhoyed being away from the city. The whole family was talking about how much fun it would be to go back. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grace G.

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

Time with Aunts and Cousins

I wanted a place where my aunts, their daughters, my sister, niece and I could get together. My mom passed away in January and I needed her sisters. The house was great! Very clean and well maintained with plenty of room! The TV wouldn’t pick up the Wi-Fi so we didn’t watch any movies, may have been a blessing in disguise. Definitely plan on visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

DEBRA F.

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

Secluded, relaxing and clean

Cleanest place I have ever stayed in. We all were really impressed. They think of everything for your stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Great relaxing/comfortable environment

Easy and worry free. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roberta & Michael B., Pasadena, Maryland

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

Wonderful Retreat for Famolies or Small Groups

We loved our visit to the McClure Family Farm. The home was clean and well stocked, and the owners were responsive to questions. The rural, farm setting made for a great family getaway. We visited several state parks, Raystown Lake, caverns and a small amusement park -- all 30-60 minutes from the farm. The kids loved the outdoor fire, grilling and making mountain pies! The water situation was a surprise. We discovered upon arrival that the water was not safe to drink or use to cook without boiling. The owner supplied 5 gallon bottles that they filled with water from elsewhere to use. The water situation was not addressed in advance, but the day before we arrived a message from Nadine recommended simply that we bring some bottled water with us. I was initially quite alarmed and upset, but we dealt with it and actually had a wonderful time during our stay. I do think that renters should be aware in advance of the water situation, but everything else about our stay was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

Excellent house!

This house is incredibly clean and very comfortable. We were a church youth group staying there during Creation Festival at Agape Farm 2 miles away and it met and exceeded everything I was hoping for in the house. We had plenty of room to sleep and the outdoor swing overlooking the field was a great place to gather in the early morning hours. The kids in the youth group loved seeing the cows grazing in the field. The owners respond quickly to any questions you may have. If you need a place to stay in the area you can't go wrong with this house! Just don't take it when we need it again! :-)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

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

Fantastic farm

From listing to follow up these property owners were amazing. They went out of their way to make sure that we had the best trip ever. The house was amazing clean and ready for us when we got there. They make sure that we had firewood and everything that we needed to have an enjoyable vacation. I would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

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

Great Getaway

This home and property met every expectation and more. So peaceful, comfy and a great place for family to enjoy and reconnect. Nadine and Charles are wonderful and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

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

Fantastic farmhouse in a beautiful setting.

If you need a getaway this is the place. You are close to many museums and shops and a decent drive to raystown lake. But the pull of this rental is the home and property itself. The house is fully remodeled but retains it's farmhouse charm, whether you are sitting at the fire ring and enjoying the stars or relaxing on the covered patio to take in the sunrise you will feel the stress of life melt away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karl Z.

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

Wknd trip on raystown lake

Overall great experience.. would recommend

10/10 Excellent

Neva O.

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

Beautiful home..

Myself and some friends rented this beautiful home for a show we were attending…. It was so peaceful and relaxing ! Nadine was very helpful.. we messaged her to see if we could check in early and she said yes we were very happy because we had drove up from Florida… I would definitely recommend this home !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Excellent!

The property, check-in process, and communication were excellent! Wonderful location and absolutely beautiful scenery.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard F.

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

Fantastic

Fantastic would rent again
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Nevin W.

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

Remote country getaway

Nice country getaway property with many necessities furnished. We enjoyed using the outside fire ring one night and fire wood was furnished for that also.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Savannah R.

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

August 2020

Our stay here was very enjoyable for our group of friends. It was clean, spacious, and had plenty of room for everyone to sleep. We loved the outdoor fire pit and swing. It wasnt too far from Raystown Lake. The owner was just a call away if we needed anything. I would love to stay at this lovely home again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leah F., Mechanicsburg, PA

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

Lovely getaway

Property was in beautiful location, private, and very clean. We very much enjoyed our time as a family at this lovely farmhouse.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Relaxation from the craziness of life.

Friends and I went for a weekend, place was awesome! Spacious and comfy the house suites all our needs. Very relaxing!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Fantastic stay and great hosts!

We absolutely loved our stay with Nadine! We came with a few girls for a bachelorette party and everyone was happy and comfortable! We especially loved the fire pit and the large gathering areas around the house where we could all enjoy each others company. We can’t wait to return!