10/10 Excellent
Benjamin G.
13 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Benjamin G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park
Family-friendly holiday home in Doylesburg
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11125.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Doylesburg, PA
- Place, East Broad Top Railroad47 min drive
- Place, Shippensburgs University53 min drive
- Place, Luhrs Performing Arts Center55 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Americana
1 Queen Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed
Lodge
2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Master
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful valley views & next to Big Spring State Park
The walkout lower level guest suite of this home is yours to enjoy the beautiful valley views & nature on our 22 acre field & wooded property that backs up to Big Spring State Park. Relax & read, play a round of disc (frisbee) golf on our lower 9 hole basket course, roast marshmallows at the fire pit, walk in the woods or enjoy the stars. It is a quick 15 minute ride off the turnpike at Willow Hill exit Route 75 to get here. Watch out for the Amish buggies!
The property is located at the end of Burns Valley on a hill just over the Perry County line in the tip of Franklin County. The view of the valley & surrounding mountains are beautiful & always changing with the seasons as is the medicinal herbs, vegetables & fruit growing in the gardens. Guests have commented how peaceful it is here. Others like the star gazing, hiking, & picnicking features here & in the nearby state forests & game lands.
Full use of the lower level guest suite of the house with private entrance. There are 2 bedrooms(5 beds), 2 full baths, washer, dryer, fully stocked kitchen, wood stove, great room with a futon, chairs, foosball, arcade basketball, games, puzzles, and books.There is seating for 9 at the kitchen counter along with 2 bar top tables with 7 chairs. The dining table seats 6 but can be extended for larger groups. Outdoor chairs are provide to enjoy the scenery, fire pit & stars. A gas grill is provided for you use.
If the pavilion area with 8 picnic tables is not rented, feel free to play horseshoes or picnic there. If you need anything or have any questions feel free to ask. We would be happy to interact with guests unless they prefer not to. Pet fee $25 for 2 pets. Maximum 2 pets. Our dogs are friendly but will bark when you arrive.
The property is located at the end of Burns Valley on a hill just over the Perry County line in the tip of Franklin County. The view of the valley & surrounding mountains are beautiful & always changing with the seasons as is the medicinal herbs, vegetables & fruit growing in the gardens. Guests have commented how peaceful it is here. Others like the star gazing, hiking, & picnicking features here & in the nearby state forests & game lands.
Full use of the lower level guest suite of the house with private entrance. There are 2 bedrooms(5 beds), 2 full baths, washer, dryer, fully stocked kitchen, wood stove, great room with a futon, chairs, foosball, arcade basketball, games, puzzles, and books.There is seating for 9 at the kitchen counter along with 2 bar top tables with 7 chairs. The dining table seats 6 but can be extended for larger groups. Outdoor chairs are provide to enjoy the scenery, fire pit & stars. A gas grill is provided for you use.
If the pavilion area with 8 picnic tables is not rented, feel free to play horseshoes or picnic there. If you need anything or have any questions feel free to ask. We would be happy to interact with guests unless they prefer not to. Pet fee $25 for 2 pets. Maximum 2 pets. Our dogs are friendly but will bark when you arrive.
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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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
They are not allowed by the pond without an adult
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No loud music after 11 am
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
No need to pick up if they go in the field.
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking outside is OK. Put butts in firepit.
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25
Note from host: No loud music after 11 am
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 and a first aid kit
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Doylesburg
Located in Doylesburg, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Fowlers Hollow State Park and Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Rockhill Trolley Museum and East Broad Top Railroad. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Doylesburg, PA
What's nearby
- Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
- East Broad Top Railroad - 47 min drive - 43.0 km
- Shippensburgs University - 53 min drive - 57.5 km
- Luhrs Performing Arts Center - 55 min drive - 57.8 km
- Parx Casino - 58 min drive - 54.8 km
Restaurants
- Starbucks - 88 min drive
- APlus at Sunoco - 88 min drive
- Auntie Anne's - 88 min drive
- Roy Rogers - 88 min drive
- Bottom Road Beer Bar - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
don s.
1 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Adventure- Too Short
don s.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Tressa M.
9 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing retreat
Tressa M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Holly L.
26 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend escape
Holly L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin D.
5 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property out in the country
Benjamin D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Holly L.
9 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
relocation hangout
Holly L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
30 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding weekend getaway
Jennifer R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
sue a.
16 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot
sue a.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
David H.
30 September 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful home and wonderful hosts!
David H.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Tracy L.
24 July 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brenda and Joe are wonderful hosts! Their property is absolutely fun and stunning! We all loved it!
Tracy L.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Sharon M.
30 July 2018
Breathtaking views, comfortable living
Sharon M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
Sue C.
14 June 2018
Excellent!
Sue C.
Stayed 1 night in May 2018
About the host
Hosted by Brenda M Solonoski
Joe is a meat manager for a local grocery chain and I offer Reiki energy sessions and Chakra Clearing along with growing & selling medicinal herbs, plants & products. Our son Julian and his wife Kama live in Colorado with their dog, Luna.
We purchased this 22 acre property 30 years and built the house 10 years later. We just love it here. The view of the valley and mountains, the stars, the special areas in the woods and by the streams are a site to behold. We have 3 dogs who are vital in keeping away unwanted wildlife and being part of our security system.
The pole barn had been remodeled a few years ago and has been used for yoga, dancing, painting, energy work during various Retreats hosted here. Campsites in the woods have been cleared to offer added options for Retreat guests. A refrigerator, microwave, drip coffee maker, and toaster oven and internet access have been added to the pavilion amenities.
The Tiny House and Cabin are addition to our housing rentals at Burns Valley Herbals and Retreat.
We purchased this 22 acre property 30 years and built the house 10 years later. We just love it here. The view of the valley and mountains, the stars, the special areas in the woods and by the streams are a site to behold. We have 3 dogs who are vital in keeping away unwanted wildlife and being part of our security system.
The pole barn had been remodeled a few years ago and has been used for yoga, dancing, painting, energy work during various Retreats hosted here. Campsites in the woods have been cleared to offer added options for Retreat guests. A refrigerator, microwave, drip coffee maker, and toaster oven and internet access have been added to the pavilion amenities.
The Tiny House and Cabin are addition to our housing rentals at Burns Valley Herbals and Retreat.
Why they chose this property
It checked all our boxes: breathtaking views, beautiful sunsets, great stargazing, woods, streams, fields, local state parks and thousands of acres of forest.
What makes this property unique
It is a place in a beautiful area that is good for your mind, body, and soul.
Languages:
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