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Bright carriage house steps from rail trail and river & 45 minutes to Penn State
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9.6 out of 10
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2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4
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Explore the area

Williamsburg, PA
- Canoe Creek State Park11 min drive
- Penn State Altoona26 min drive
- Raystown Lake42 min drive
- Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bright carriage house steps from rail trail and river & 45 minutes to Penn State
Situated in the village of Ganister, steps away from the Lower Rail Trail and the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, the completely remodeled Carriage House at Ganister is a cozy place that is centrally located for everything Central PA has to offer! State parks & game lands, Raystown Lake, National Historic sites, and PSU are all within 45 minutes. Or bring your fishing gear, bikes, and kayaks and enjoy the nearby river and trail! The single-floor living space is ADA-friendly for mobility.
The Carriage House at Ganister is bright and airy, with an open living space including a dining table for four and a full kitchen. Curl up in the reading nook while enjoying a favorite beverage or partaking in an afternoon nap. Use the full kitchen to cook your favorite meal after a day biking the Lower Trail, kayaking the Juniata River, fishing in Piney Creek, attending a Penn State game, or enjoying any number of activities the area has to offer.
Once you're ready to turn in for the night, drift off to sleep in the queen sized sleigh bed or in the bunk beds, which are perfect for the young or the young-at-heart.
The lower level is separated from the living space by a locked door, but is where the washer and dryer are located and is available for storage of any outdoor equipment you might wish to bring. You can also borrow our bike or rent one of our kayaks for $50 per kayak, per stay; we have 3 single kayaks and 1 tandem kayak. This space is also used by the owners and nearby guests.
Guests are able to access the entire Carriage House. The lower level is separated by a locked door as it is accessible to nearby guests and the owners via the garage door.
Looking for more space? Check out Ganister House, an historic stone farmhouse located only steps away!
The Carriage House at Ganister has recently been made available, so we appreciate your patience as we finish up minor items such as final trim painting, painting the stairs to the lower level, and organizing construction materials in the lower level (garage area).
The Carriage House at Ganister is bright and airy, with an open living space including a dining table for four and a full kitchen. Curl up in the reading nook while enjoying a favorite beverage or partaking in an afternoon nap. Use the full kitchen to cook your favorite meal after a day biking the Lower Trail, kayaking the Juniata River, fishing in Piney Creek, attending a Penn State game, or enjoying any number of activities the area has to offer.
Once you're ready to turn in for the night, drift off to sleep in the queen sized sleigh bed or in the bunk beds, which are perfect for the young or the young-at-heart.
The lower level is separated from the living space by a locked door, but is where the washer and dryer are located and is available for storage of any outdoor equipment you might wish to bring. You can also borrow our bike or rent one of our kayaks for $50 per kayak, per stay; we have 3 single kayaks and 1 tandem kayak. This space is also used by the owners and nearby guests.
Guests are able to access the entire Carriage House. The lower level is separated by a locked door as it is accessible to nearby guests and the owners via the garage door.
Looking for more space? Check out Ganister House, an historic stone farmhouse located only steps away!
The Carriage House at Ganister has recently been made available, so we appreciate your patience as we finish up minor items such as final trim painting, painting the stairs to the lower level, and organizing construction materials in the lower level (garage area).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note there are open stairs
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Williamsburg
Located in Williamsburg, this cottage is in the mountains and on a river. Baker Mansion and Fort Roberdeau are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Raystown Lake and Canoe Creek State Park. Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park are also worth visiting.

Williamsburg, PA
What's nearby
- Canoe Creek State Park - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
- Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
- Penn State Altoona - 26 min drive - 29.1 km
- DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 37 min drive - 47.4 km
- Raystown Lake - 42 min drive - 19.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Sizzler - 3 min drive
- Villa Capri - 11 min drive
- At The Hop - 5 min drive
- Williamsburg Original Italian - 4 min drive
- Dub Burg Brewhouse - 4 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Rachel Block

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