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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 492.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Spring Mills, PA
  • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Penn's Cave
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Pennsylvania State University
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Reedsville, PA (RED-Mifflin County)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage

A unique retreat located in the Seven Mountains region near State College, PA. Enjoy the quiet mountains and disconnect. The cottage features a large master bedroom with king bed and a balcony. There is a small bathroom with shower attached to the master bedroom. The first floor has a small kitchen. On the ground floor we have a new living room, an additional bedroom and a full bath. The property is located near Bald Eagle State Forest, which provides opportunities for hunting, hiking, Dual Sport riding (prime ground for adventure riding) and some of the best mountain biking trails you could ask for. Rothrock Forest and Coopers Gap are also located nearby for more outdoor enjoyment. Located near famed fishing spots such as Penn's Creek and Kish Creek. Only 25 minutes to downtown State College, making this a quiet place to stay for any University events. There are also several local wineries, pubs and cideries to visit. Come explore central Pennsylvania! If additional space is require, please see listing for the attached main house VRBO 2254922.

Property manager

Will and Dana Farwell
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Spring Mills

Located in Spring Mills, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and Tussey Mountain. 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

  • Seven Mountains Wine Cellars - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Penn's Cave - 24 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 27 min drive - 26.9 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 28 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 29 min drive - 28.8 km

Getting around

  • Lewistown Station - 29 min drive
  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Frosty Hook - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Earlystown Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Bar - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Heaven - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Smitty's Bar and Grill - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and within 12 miles (20 km) of Poe Valley State Park and Penn's Cave. Tait Farm Foods and Penn-Roosevelt State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great spot!

Outstanding beds, great place for a peaceful, relaxing space just outside of State College. Will be on our list for future visits as it was a great place for peace, quiet, and rest in the woods! Wonderful communication and a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Great little cottage

Loved this little cottage! Perfect location for PSU activities, as it is just a quick jaunt through the woods to Old 322 and then a straight shot to downtown! Nice and quiet…didn’t even hear the people who rented the larger home that the cottage is built on. I would absolutely stay here again!! ***make sure sure that your navigation apps have you approaching Decker Valley Road from the 322 entrance, or you’ll be driving on some crazy narrow roads and ATV trails to get there!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

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

Wonderful experience in nature

Absolutely terrific place to get back to nature and reconnect with your friends and family. We went away during the day but played games on the poker table and talked every evening. The beds are very comfortable as is the other furniture. There is a cider press off the driveway where I enjoyed watching a cider press from 1860-1880 making cider. I brought 2 gallons home. Close to Penn's Cave which was attraction we came to see. We also enjoyed the antique mall in Milroy. Except for the rainy weather this was a wonderful weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

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

PSU weekend

Great stay for PSU weekend- plenty of room and equipped with everything you need. Beautiful setting!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

A Wonderful Weekend Retreat

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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

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

Great addition to the main house

Group of friends participating in the IronMan 70.3 Pennsylvania. Rented the cottage for additional space to spread out. Nice that they were interconnected
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

July 2024 trip to state college

Our second stay here, lovely place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

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

1st summer respite

Marvelous experience for our first 2024 summer family outing! Wonderful place to stay it exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend this property for any families looking for a peaceful, relaxing time to connect and regroup 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

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

Ok

Ok
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

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

AMAZING

Dana & Will have the perfect spot outside of State College, best enjoyed by mountain bikers & hikers! Our team enjoyed the large space to team dinner and preparing for the Raven Enduro.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

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

Grad Weekend

PSU graduation weekend. This was a great base Of operations. The house and surrounding area is super cute and fairly convenient to State College. The house slept our group of 5 fine and the poker table was a big hit for game night fun. The owner brought by a corkscrew at a moments notice when we texted her that it wasn’t anywhere to be found. They live nearby. I wish the weather had been better.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

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

Olympic Wrestling Trials

We didn’t get to stay long as we just used the location to sleep during the Olympic Wrestling Trials in State College, but the cottage was clean and in a very nice secluded location. Would definitely stay again! The owners are also very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Great stay at Lost Dutchman's

We had a great stay at Lost Dutchman's. We rented the entire house (both units) as we had a larger group. Lovely area. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

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

Penn state football weekend

All good, lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

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

Great Escape for this crazy

What a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the deck every morning, exploring the day away in the forest, and enjoying a good night sleep on a comfortable bed. We loved not having reception most of the time as we really just wanted to be away from everything. Will and Dana were awesome on the communication front and let us know immediately when things changed. Loved our stay and definitely plan on coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald V., Punta Gorda, FL

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

The Cabin

The cabin is a remodeled garage done well. The rooms were spotlessly clean. Beds were comfortable. There is no internet or live tv. Didn't need it. Short (1/2 hour) drive to the campus for football! Homan's General Store which is just down the road is a true deli. Great hoagies. Will recommend and who knows, maybe next year for a game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

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

Wonderful hidden property in the woods

The drive back a long gravel road led to a wonderfully secluded farmhouse behind the trees. There were no sounds other than the bugs and birds in the woods. I don't have any bad things to say about this place, but to those who may be surprised, the water definitely has some Sulphur in it. This can be shocking to someone who doesn't understand that it isn't actually bad.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

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

Remote mountain retreat with close proximity to Penn State University

Spacious, quiet with lots of room to spread out! I was a little surprised at how remote the property was but it worked well for us this weekend. Super comfy bed in master bedroom!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Independence Day get away

Clean and convenient features a little bit outside of town but a peaceful retreat
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate P.

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

Perfect spot

A cute cottage, close to State College and Lewistown. My Dad and I wanted to get away and this cottage delivered.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Perfect mountain stay near Poe Valley State Park!

Super cute yet rustic place that was perfect for our small group heading to the area for Poe Valley and Poe Paddy Parks for hiking, biking, and hanging at the lake. Clean with everything we needed. Hosts were extremely accommodating in returning something to us that was left in the cottage.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Gorgeous location

3 friends and I stayed for the weekend just to get away. We did a 5 mile hike, walked to a nearby winery and then hiked again around the property. Such a peaceful and beautiful area. We sat on the porch to have our coffee and talk while listening to birds and spring peepers. The cabin was clean and cozy and we spent evenings around the table eating and playing games. Lovely property and we all felt refreshed and renewed when we left. Just what we were looking for!😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Wonderful, cozy experience!

The communication from the owner both through Vrbo and in terms of directions printed at the property were excellent. The property itself was well maintained and had all of the necessary accoutrements available. All in all, the weekend stay was a great one and the property largely made that a reality.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Relaxing

We enjoyed the cottage. Unique design. All the amenities needed were provided. Nice area to take a hike and enjoy the forest area. Will definitely return on another visit to that area.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Will and Dana Farwell

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We purchased this home in December of 2020. The home has so much charm and is located in a lovely mountain area. We recently completed an upgrade to the cottage from a 1 bedroom to a 2 bedroom, 2 bath with a living room.

Why they chose this property

This property is located in the Seven Mountains area of Centre County, PA. Quiet and peaceful with good access to surrounding state forest.

What makes this property unique

The cottage has a large bedroom with a large King bed and and eat-in kitchen. There also a roll-away available upon request. If additional space is needed, you can also rent the adjoined main house see VRBO 2254922.

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English

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