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Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates

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View from one of the observation decks

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates

Historic 35 acre mountain estate formally owned by the founders of the Wise Potato Chip Company and turn of the century industrialist C.R. Woodin. Enjoy views of the town below & 60 miles of mountain ranges in this 4500 sq ft ranch home with five bedrooms, four and a half bath, recreation room with billiards, darts and foosball. Featuring a large living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area. Also on the estate are three observation decks, hot tub, sauna and a swimming pool.
**Please contact us, with details, if you would like to have your event here and we can give you proper event prices** Whether you’re passing through or you need a quiet refuge from a busy life, come and enjoy small town America in Berwick Pennsylvania. Located approximately three hours from New York City, two hours from Philadelphia, 40 minutes from the Pocono’s, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and fifteen minutes from Bloomsburg University. Stay at the historic 35 acre mountain estate formally owned by the founders of the Wise Potato Chip Company and turn of the century industrialist C.R. Woodin. Enjoy the knock-out views of the town below and 60 miles of mountain ranges. Accommodations include a 4500 square foot ranch home with five bedrooms (three king beds, one queen, two twins), four and a half bathrooms, large laundry room, recreation room with an antique, regulation size billiard table, darts, foosball and Poker table. It features a large living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area – all with great views. The home sports a very “retro” look having many of the original fixtures still in place. On the estate are three observation decks, hot tub, sauna and a swimming pool, a 1892 historic water supply tower, walking roads, a 1952 Cris Craft Double Cabin Fly Bridge (32 foot wooden boat - under restoration) and a static, 2001 Citabria airplane. Also located on the estate is a 5500 square foot Queen Ann style Victorian Mansion. The mansion was built around 1893 and lived in by former secretary of Treasury William H. Woodin under Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. This is a beautiful and peaceful place for you and your family. Give us a call … We love it here and are sure you will too! Future projects – this estate is being prepared to accommodate outdoor weddings and events.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Beyond the number of guests booked, no additional people are permitted on the property unless approved by owners.

Important information

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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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Berwick

Located in Berwick, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bill's Old Bike Barn and Berwick Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum and Bloomsburg Fairground.
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Berwick, PA

What's nearby

  • Rolling Pines Golf Course - 4 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Bill's Old Bike Barn - 5 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Berwick Historical Society - 8 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Nescopeck Creek - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - 12 min drive - 17.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hog's Hollow Saloon - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Romeo's Italian Submarines - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates?

As of 16 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates on 17 March 2026 start from NZ$915, 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 Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates located?

This family-friendly Berwick holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rolling Pines Golf Course and Bill's Old Bike Barn. Susquehanna River and Nescopeck Creek are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

Great Trip

We really enjoyed our time at the ranch. Directions were very clear and host was very responsive. We had everything we needed and more. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Each year I take my daughter, my daughter-in-law and two of my best friends on a girls weekend. This property is amazing. The views are beautiful. The property is so peaceful and quiet. Town is not that far away if you’d like to venture out.The house is well equipped with everything you will need very spacious the game room was a plus and of course the pool the hot tub in the sauna was wonderful. I have rented many homes and by far this one was the best. We are thinking about renting it again next year but in the fall so we can see the leaves change. I would highly recommend this home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

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

Great property and enjoyable time

Eclectic, comfortable, stunning grounds are just a few of the comments from my Alumni college friends that stayed at the house. I wasn't able to make it, but they all really enjoyed their time at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius R.

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

Very Relaxing

Spent a long weekend at the mountain top ranch. The pool and cabana were great. Awesome views and really neat property to explore. Host is easy to work with, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curt G.

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

Great weekend getaway

This is our 3rd stay, and we hope for many more. The peaceful and relaxing environment are just what we needed. Ouf group of 6 spent hours enjoying all the outdoor space and everything the house has to offer. Already planning next years trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

great place to stay

beautiful grounds- great pool and hot tub-nice playroom- great view. roomy rooms. Stayed here before, and went back a second time. The owner was very accommodating. highly recommended
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

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

Bloomsburg Homecoming weekend

Our group enjoyed every minute of our stay. The views were beautiful! Communication with the owners was perfect! We want to rent again next year! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gary K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Grounds & house were amazing and family had a great time. The house was left unkept by prior visitor and illness by maintenance staff to get home cleaned up prior to arrival.Maintenance was a no show to clean leaves from pool and common areas. 4 empty Propane containers and trash left laying around was picked up once alerting staff.New procedures should be put in place with a check off list being completed prior to arrival of new guests.Spending almost 1,000 a night I expected a WOW arrival instead of seeing all the trash from previous customer. nights credit would go a long way to soothe soul and lead to return visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie v.

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

Great communication

Overall we love this house. Some maintenance needs to be updated but once I addressed these issues with the property manager Mana I knew she would address them. We booked again for next year
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

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

4th of July Stay

The property as well as the view were absolutely beautiful. The host was very responsive, usually within a couple minutes. The pool and hot tub were amazing. There were plenty of activities within the house like pool table, poker table, darts. The only thing that I would mention is that there were a lot of bees by the pool area. 4 of us ended up getting stung, so if you are allergic to bees, be careful. We would 100% recommend this property for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

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

Family Reunion in the Family Home

My Grandparents built and lived in this home. As children,my cousins and I spent countless hours in this house. Four of us got the spend the 2 nights there reminiscing about our youth and grandparents. The decor is nothing like what my Grandparents had. It is very eclectic. But the bones of the house were the same.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

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

Getaway tucked away

My husband and I had a wonderful weekend celebrating our wedding at Ricketts Glenn state park and needed a place for backup and a reception afterwards. This place tucked away was perfect for our small get-together. Family and our friends had a blast. Other than not being able to find wash clothes in the linin closet we all made do. Both the property owners were awesome working with. We absolutely loved getting pictures there....took us back in time. We met the owner amd she was so sweet and accommodating. She answered all our questions and gave us a tour through history of her family's mansion. We absolutely loved this place. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel S.

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

Love this property

This is our 4th time in this house, We really enjoyed staying at the Wise Potato Chip House. Every year we travel to stay @ VRBO house with our current family of 10. This was one of our best family vacations that we ever had. Beautiful views, great out doors, enough bathrooms for everybody, same with bedrooms , Game room was fun for all , although darts are a little dangerous with so many young children around. The only drawbacks that we had were cold pool ( heater was not raising pool temp above outside air) The kids had to get out after an hour or so to warm up. Internet was spotty at best. This is the only reason I gave a 4 instead of 5 rating, otherwise it would have been a 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jim D.

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

Pleasant Stay

We really enjoyed staying at the Wise Potato Chip House. Every year we travel to stay @ VRBO house with our current family of 10. This was one of our best family vacations that we ever had. Beautiful views, great out doors, enough bathrooms for everybody, same with bedrooms , Game room was fun for all , although darts are a little dangerous with so many young children around. The only drawbacks that we had were cold pool ( heater was not raising pool temp above outside air) The kids had to get out after an hour or so to warm up. Internet was spotty at best. This is the only reason I gave a 4 instead of 5 rating, otherwise it would have been a 5.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barrie S.

perfect place for a family gathering

We were 9 adults, a child and two toddlers celebrating the 90th birthday of our mom, grandma and gigi. We chose the house because of its close proximity to Rickett's Glen State Park. There was room for everyone and nobody got into anyone's way. the card table was used by some, the pool table by others. Swimming pool was heated warm enough to enjoy at 80 and the hot tub was perfect. We enjoyed a campfire while a BBQ feast was prepared for all. Given that it was 20-30 minutes from Rickett's glen, I was thoroughly surprised at the proximity of a large supermarket (Weis) less than 3 miles away and the variety of restaurants. We ate our arrival meal at Taste of Italy where our waitress Dana did a great job dealing wth the 12 of us. and... I was finally able to introduce my sister and her offspring to Rickett's Glen, my favorite place east of the Mississippi. I would go back here when visiting the area with this large family group anytime.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

Liked: Check-in, communication

A Unique Experience

There’s no doubt that this location has beautiful views and it’s a one-of-kind home. The house is like a time capsule from 1950’s with a decor spanning multiple decades. When it was originally built, we can tell it must have been top of the line with high end touches. The layout is perfect for large groups with windows spanning almost end to end. Everything about the home and property lead to so many questions and interesting conversations. Like how did a plane and boat get on top of the mountain? Does someone really live in the Mansion? Was the house built by the Wise Chip Company for a large family or perhaps to replace the servant quarters? What is the deal with the hippie camper? It surely is a property to spark your imagination of the previous owners and how so many oddities arrived at this mountaintop location. With that being said, we were disappointed in the lack of information provided in the listing. Knowing in advance that the driveway was steep and mostly dirt would have been helpful. Luckily, we drove our truck but had it been my car, our trip would have been cancelled right away. We decided not to take food along and check out all the local restaurants in Berwick and Bloomsberg. The coming and going up and drown the driveway was frustrating for three meals a day. We could have stopped to get food to cook; however, finding mouse poop in the cabinets was too big of a gross factor. Nonetheless, we can see how there are so many great reviews. The pool area would be perfect in the Summer. The hot tub, fire pit and lookouts were great. Mana was very responsive anytime we contacted her. Ultimately, the view wasn’t enough to make up for what disappointed us, so we won’t be returning. It may not have been the right fit for us but don’t let that stop you from booking it. Our experience most certainly may not be yours.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described and ready for us
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Emilia L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Wonderful Views

The house was very nice, the rooms are big and it is very spacious. The pool is huge and was clean, as well as the sauna. There is lots of outdoor space to eat and relax as well! The trip up the mountain was beautiful, but a bit rocky if your car is not prepared for dirt roads. The inside was clean for the most part, aside from the vents which seemed like they needed to be clean and bothered some of our breathing. This year is unusually cold for memorial day, and there was no heating on the property despite the central system, so if you are visiting during the colder months I would tell the owners you would like to use the fireplace, just in case (and bring your own firewood). We set it at 72, and tried raising it higher, but the house never got above 64. You may also want to bring additional beach towels if many people are planning to use the pool. You also will need to bring seasonings like salt and sugar, as there was none provided. Despite the house being close to the owners, we did not see them at all. Overall it was a nice stay, and the hosts are very kind and communicate in the app well, the only problems were the lack of heat and lack of basic seasonings.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

stephanie v.

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

Love this property

This is our 3rd time staying at this property & we were finally able to enjoy the sauna ! This property is amazing. My children always look forward to “the big house” after our time at Knoebels.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Never a disappointment

Third time at this property and each visit we find something new!!! However, always clean and amenities amazing. One stop vacation venue, no need to stray off location. We met the pool attendant Josh, what a great guy as are Melissa and Mana. You will fall in love with the Wise Woodin Estate!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

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

6 Senior Active Ladies

Loved the pool and patio areas. House & grounds just amazing. The view---WOW We had a great time !
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

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

Perfectly beautiful place to get exercise or relax.

Our family was looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation and this was perfect. We could all be together or each find our own place. Sun or shade was available depending on preference and the pool and hot tub were enjoyed by all every day. The views were even better than the pictures. It definitely was an unforgettable vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

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

Happy Kids/Happy Adults

Mountain Top Ranch House was a fantastic house and location for our family of 10 (3 generations, 4 kids under 8). If you are looking for a beautiful getaway all to yourselves this is the place for you. While the description and reviews of the house and view were favorable, I wasn’t prepared for just how lovely it would be! At arrival we were greeted with a very large shaded well-kept yard. Walking into the house the big bright living room with huge window and gorgeous view took our breath away. The size of the bedrooms was unexpected with room for all of us to be very comfortable. The pool, decks, and observation platforms felt like being at a resort. The VRBO pool pictures are not current, and you’ll find covered decks, even a two-story structure to sit by the pool or eat at picnic tables. There were endless treasures to find on the property: seating areas, statues, historic water tower, and of course the view. The kids loved the golf cart rides, the wind in their hair looking for wildlife. Remember this is a 1960’s house so bathrooms, kitchen and laundry are not modern, but clean. There are many decorative objects that your little ones need to be aware of being careful. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

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

Another Year, Another Great Time

Second year staying at this beautiful location. The only bummer was the pool liner was torn, so we were unable to use it. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene H.

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

Charming mountain getaway!

Great interior vibe....very interesting art pieces and retro milieu! Outdoor property was amazing, close to nature, quiet and serene....loved our stay :)🤗
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mana Chmarney

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stay at home mom
part time property manager

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful retreat.
Amazing views!

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