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Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing

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A large, two-story house with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a front porch.
A spacious hallway with hardwood floors, a staircase, and a chandelier.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a radiator.
A living room with a beige sofa, a matching armchair, a coffee table, and a view of a garden through large windows.
A fireplace with a mantel decorated with various items, a stone wall, and a wooden floor.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
8 bedrooms5+ bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Emporium, PA
  • Place, Mini Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Cameron County Court House
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Emporium Borough Building
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional)
    ‪68 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 8

1 Double Bed

5 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

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

Bathroom 4

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

Bathroom 5

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 6

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 7

Soap · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing

This gracious 5000 sq ft historic country estate offers all you need. Perfect for Oil & Gas executives, hunter, employees for a place to stay while working, a family reunion, a birthday treat, an anniversary blessing, the peaceful retreat you've been looking for to escape to, etc...

Your booking includes:
- Accommodation for 12 people. Extras person is $12 per night, may add up to 8 extra people, bringing to a total of 20.
- Hunting rights on 338 acres during hunting season (approximately half the size of Central Park in NYC) Permission form must be filled and signed.
- Private Fishing Access on the Driftwood Branch of Sinnemahoning Creek
- Use of the historic private small swimming hole
(waiver required, swim at own risk)
- Backyard fire pit (fire wood included)
- Optional rental of the large outdoor pavilion with stone fireplace
- Sighting of all kinds of wildlife
- Catering from local supplier is available upon request
- Special offers from Emporium Country Club, call 814-486-7715 and mention ‘VRBO rate’ for discount.
Property features:
- 20 rooms across 3 levels
- 8 bedrooms, 3 King, 2 Queens, 3 Full + 4 Twins
- 5 full baths, 3 half baths
- 5 TVs
- 7 fireplaces
- Wide oak hardwood flooring
- Pool Table and Foosball game room
- Full kitchen with commercial appliance, 2 fridges.
- Butler's kitchen
- 2-car integral garage

Please note: Hunting licenses are the guest's responsibility to obtain.
Rich Valley Estate was originally built as a New England-style summer house by Bernard Erskine, founder of Sylvania Products (now part of Hygrade Sylvania Corporation). The current owner, Joseph Roosa, has meticulously restored the property, including replacing the original pavilion.
We hope you enjoy your stay and create wonderful memories in this piece of Emporium, Pa history."

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is not childproof, they must be supervised.
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Option only valid for Pavilion rental with rules
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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 and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure the stove valve is turned off, and that all kitchenware is clean and ready to be put away. Kindly do not leave any dirty dishes or other items in the sink.
Turn off all Air Conditioners, lights and fans. We might not get there on the same day for cleaning. If winter time, please set thermostat temp to 54 degrees. Leave all garbage inside of the garage.
Please DON'T make the beds. To help us conserve water, please place all used towels in the laundry room. If you haven’t used a towel, kindly leave it in the bathroom. Thank you for your cooperation!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No Events or Parties, unless renting pavilion No PETS No Smoking, No Drugs, No burning any kind of aroma No Download of any pirated products $2000 fee
No unregistered guests Underage children must be supervised Fire arms must be locked at designated room, signed hunting and waiver forms required.
-Lost Key fine is $ 50 each -There are security cameras outside throughout the property, They will be deactivated prior to your arrival

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1783639vb
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: 80
Note from host: Option only valid for Pavilion rental with rules
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

Emporium

Located in Emporium, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Leaning Pines Public Golf Course and Straub Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sizerville State Park and Bucktail State Park Natural Area. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Emporium, PA

What's nearby

  • Big Flag Memorial Park - 8 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Mini Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Cameron County Court House - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Emporium Borough Building - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Bucktail State Park Natural Area - 11 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rich Valley Wines - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Aroma Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emporium VFW - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Charleys - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fox Pizza - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing?

As of 3 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing on 5 October 2026 start from NZ$4,499, 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.

Is Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Rich Valley Estate 8 bdrm 12 bds 7 fireplaces 8 bath+Swim hole,Hunting & fishing located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Big Flag Memorial Park, Cameron County Court House and Emporium Borough Building. Mini Park and Front Street Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a wonderful place for a 4 day getaway with family and friends. The layout of the house was perfect for large gatherings as well as having lots of private spaces for no sense of crowding. The bedrooms and bathroom were great. We lucked out on the weather and soooo enjoyed daily meditative walks to the creek. Path was cleared and full of beautiful butterflies, birds, deer and wild flowers. Recommend for a place, surrounded by beautiful woods.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful review! Reviews like yours are truly a gift, not just to us, but to future guests trying to picture what their stay might look like. Your words paint such a clear picture of what makes this place special, from the peaceful walks to the creek to the way the house comfortably holds a crowd while still offering privacy when you need it. We’re so grateful you chose to spend your time with us and even more grateful you took a moment to pass along your experience to others. Hope to host you again soon! Rita
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming home, owner is responsive for any issues and easy going, nature everywhere and beautiful landscape
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2026
We are grateful for your five star rating. You are a true classy lady. We loved your text about everyone loving the house and location. Glad you thought it is charming, we think so too. 🤗 Thank you. 🙏
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place!!! We stayed here for a hunting trip. It accommodated all of perfectly! It was clean and very functional. We are so grateful for the communication with Rita, the host. She was phenomenal and VERY accommodating. If we could give 100 stars, we would! Absolutely recommend!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 December 2025
We are thrilled to hear that your hunting trip was a success and that you’re already planning next year’s adventure! We look forward to hosting you again. Thank you so much for the wonderful review. it’s incredibly rewarding to know that we’re doing things right for so many wonderfully diversified group of guests staying at our Rich Valley Estate. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

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

Emporium...Roosa Host

We had the most amazing stay at this property and can't recommend it highly enough...Our Hosts were wonderful...Friendly, Responsive, and clearly take great pride in providing a top notch experience.If your considering Booking...Why Wait...Just Do It!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
We are thrilled you had a wonderful experience. It is our desire to provide excellent stay. Your 5 star rating encourages us to continue to offer great accommodation. Thank you for your awesome review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Wedding

Our daughter got married and The wedding party stayed at this beautiful home. It was just perfect there was plenty of room for all of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2024
Thank you for your 5 star review, glad to be part of this memorable event.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhae B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property did not disappoint. The owners attention to detail is obvious. The property was very clean and spacious. The kitchen was well supplied.The outside space was enjoyed by all of us especially the fire pit.We would see doe and buck emerging from the tree line, nightly. Today we saw a coyote and our sons saw bear scat near the fishing hole, today.Also, there is a grocery store nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
"Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and appreciated the cleanliness, spaciousness, and all the thoughtful details we’ve included. It sounds like you had some amazing wildlife sightings too! We’re glad the outdoor space and fire pit were a hit and hope to welcome you back again soon for another relaxing getaway."
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This unique home was just what we needed to host our large family! The beauty of this home is breathtaking, from the large windows overlooking the grounds, to the huge fireplace in the living room, to the charming bed rooms! The kitchen was probably the best stocked kitchen I've ever experienced.Our family enjoyed the warm glow of the massive fireplace while we gathered in the living room for great conversation and story telling!Rita was a great host. She was very pleasant and friendly! She made sure we had everything we needed. The house was very clean and extremely spacious.I would highly recommend this estate for an experience you will not forget. You will want to book another stay... trust me!Deb and Don Fapore and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel N.

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

Beautiful home and grounds!

What a fantastic experience! This was a great location to host extended family for our son’s wedding. There are ample bathrooms and the bedrooms are spacious. The well-stocked kitchen is a fine mix between domestic and commercial and allows for food preparation for large families. The property is beautiful, with plenty of room to walk and view wildlife. Loved the charm of the home! Host was incredibly accommodating and responsive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2024
It has been our pleasure to host you and your family. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay, we will be more than happy to welcome you back when that opportunity arises. Thank you so much for an awesome review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

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

Country Estate

We were attending a family member's wedding, so this home was a perfect place (both location and accommodations) for our family of 9 to gather. There was lots of room to have meals together, hang out and visit, sit and read, and private space if you wanted to be alone. House was very clean, and very comfortable. There were a couple minor things that needed attention, but the host was very responsive to these.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It is very much appreciated. Rita
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry V.

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

Beautiful home.

I had a group of 17 stay at this home. There was plenty of room for everyone. The instructions for everything were included. The views were beautiful. The kitchen was fully stocked with appliances. This made cooking for 17 people a breeze. The outdoor grill was also very useful. The host was available via messaging during the stay but was not intrusive which we loved. The home is older and the furnishings are appropriate to the time period. That being said the wifi and tvs were all in working order.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay and had a great experience at our property. It was a pleasure hosting you and your group. Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Praveen C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Big House for large family get together

Plenty of space for large group and family to have fun. Took a while to figure out the rooms and the way inside the house. Game room in basement was good. It was a bit cold in basement, winter it may be too cold down there. Basement has fire place to heat it up though. State of kitchen, grill and appliances were bad. Not clean at all, some of them were not working and sometimes suddenly the appliances stop working . 3-4 rating out of 5. Improvement needed are for cleanliness and appliance availability. Finally we were the first guest group to house. Lot of good things to say about pavilion and other facilities and only thing to improve in the appliances and cleanliness in kitchen equipments!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2024
Thank you very much for your input. There is central heat during winter time. So basement coolness is a blessing for summer time. We have bought a new dishwasher and did a complete thorough cleaning of the BBQ grill and oven. Truly sorry for the imperfection.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The estate was breathtaking! We got so many picture’s taken on property and I cannot wait to see them! The house had everything from glasses for mimosas (as we were getting ready for our wedding day) to emergency sanitary products. The beds were super comfortable and we had more than enough room for everyone that stayed with us! We had some children with us as well and my son still asks us if we can go back to the “big house” to play. It was really lovely having a designated area for kids to rest and play during our stay.Being on property for our big day was so essential for how smoothly our wedding day went! We were able to store our food and drink in the kitchen the night prior and move everything to the pavilion the next day, this saved us so much time and reduced our stress significantly! The owners are also extremely nice and had everything ready to go for us! We are so happy we had the opportunity to stay at the estate and have our wedding day there as well - The Fauvers This past Saturday we had my son's wedding at the Rich Valley Estates in Emporium PA. The owners of this beautiful location were accommodating, helpful, and super respectful of our needs for this special day. The venue was breathtaking! We were surrounded by trees and a babbling brook. Because the venue was so out of the way we thought we would have to bring generators to have music and light. To our surprise, there were dozens of outlets to use. I can't thank you enough for how amazing this locatio
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2025
We are truly delighted to hear your success story and thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with us. Your 5-star review affirms our commitment to creating unforgettable stays for our guests and inspires us to continue striving for excellence. May your photos beautifully capture the joy of your special day and remain cherished memories for years to come.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
15 members of our family stayed at Rich Valley Estate from August 9-15 2025.Check in couldn't have been easier. What a fabulous home, plenty of room(s) to sleep, gather or separate yourself to read, take a nap, watch TV or get some work in. The property is beautiful, we explored it on foot and with 4 wheelers. The swimming hole is a beautiful spot, but our kids preferred a pool which we discovered at Sizerville State Park - just a few minutes away. At night we had fires in the fire pit, showed movies on the deck with our projector and screen, explored Emporium, Ridgway and Benezette (where we did see some elk). We found the coolest ice cream shoppe with the BEST ice cream (In St Mary's). The house was well stocked with everything we needed, a few things we didn't need and a few things we didn't know we needed. All instructions were clear and spelled out in a binder left at the house along with the history of the house - so interesting. All in all a great house, well stocked, beautifully decorated.Now if I can just say a word or two about Rita. My husband and I have been renting houses through VRBO for many years. We have never had a host who was as friendly, patient, helpful and accommodating as Rita. She even recommended the best places to use our 4-wheelers and a nearby county fair taking place the week we were there so we checked that out. She was always quick to respond to any question no matter how trivial. Thank you Rita for a wonderful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

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

We Loved This Historic Home With Modern Upgrades On 338 Acres, Private Trails, and Watering Hole!

The Rich Valley Estate is a huge beautiful home on 338 acres. As an avid hiker this was perfect to be able to have peace and serenity for a long weekend away. I was able to enjoy the private trails, stream, and forest all to myself! I can really see the potential of this place. With such a large home it can fit your whole family and then some, just yourself, or a couple wanting to get away. It has an upscale feel with old world charm and custom woodwork and details that you won't find elsewhere. There's even a huge pavilion with outdoor stove if you wanted to have a gathering. I could see someone having their engagement or even wedding here. For just myself and a few friends it was more than perfect! I recommend making a picnic meal and enjoying it at the table by the private stream. It's so peaceful. I even saw deer in the field and lots of birds in the forest as I walked. From its deep rooted history, the charm of the old mixed with all of the upgrades you would expect from newly built rentals, this is a rare find. The home has all modern appliances with a full Chef's Kitchen to just the everyday things like fast internet, cable and a big screen TV even though you're in a remote location. Peace and quiet in the woods, but all the conveniences of modern life. When you mix that with the fact that there's a trail right to your own private stream with natural rock formations and watering hole for swimming, its a winner!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you so much for your incredible review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. It certainly gave us a boost in hosting this property. We will continue our faith in doing the right thing.

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