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Shoff-Read Central Pennsylvania Century Farmhouse Vacation Rental

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Curwensville, PA

Prince Gallitzin State Park26 min drive
Rock Run Recreation Park30 min drive
Gobbler's Knob39 min drive
DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional)55 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This is our third time staying at this house. House is always clean, well stocked with plenty of bath towels and kitchen...

cindy p.

Jan 2, 2024

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon and 1 Twin Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Central Pennsylvania Shoff-Read Century Farmhouse Vacation Rental

Our farmhouse was built circa 1885 and the farm has been owned and maintained by the family for over 150 years. Five generations of our family have lived on the farm, and we are now making the farmhouse available for those needing a quiet, country retreat or vacation rental for an entire family looking for a place to stay while attending a wedding, family reunion or other special occasion in the area. The house is also ideal for those visiting the Clearfield area for recreational purposes. The quiet and peaceful setting would also be attractive for those who write. The home sits on nearly 200 acres consisting of farmed fields, grazing pasture for cattle, and forested areas bordering the property.

This century farmhouse has been lovingly renovated, modernized, and furnished with mixed period antiques and current day style, yet keeping with the character of a farmhouse built in the 19th century.

Our farmhouse has 12 rooms with 2 stories for your use, consisting of 4 bedrooms upstairs (one queen, three full size beds) and one downstairs bedroom with a twin bed & a sleeper sofa with the ability to sleep up to 10 people in the home.
There are 3 full size bathrooms (2 upstairs and 1 downstairs) with all towels and linens supplied. It has a modern kitchen equipped with all appliances and cookware.

This is a lovely vacation home for those wanting a quiet, comfortable home to enjoy for relaxation or for an entire family looking for a place to have extended time together.

Our home is non-smoking. Smoking is permitted outside or on the porch but not anywhere in the home.

Property manager

Susan Read

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Well behaved children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

No open-invite parties and events at the farmhouse

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking anywhere in the home.

No lit candles No parking on lawn. Parking on driveway only. No driving across the lawn to the back door

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No open-invite parties and events at the farmhouse

Long-term renters welcome

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Curwensville

Located in Curwensville, this farm stay is in a rural area. Clearfield County Historical Society and Contres Greer Social Hall are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Fun Central and Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Curwensville, PA

What's nearby

Prince Gallitzin State Park - 26 min drive
Rock Run Recreation Park - 30 min drive
Gobbler's Knob - 39 min drive
Penn State Altoona - 45 min drive
DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 52 min drive

Getting around

DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Starlight - ‬15 min drive
‪La Jose Hotel - ‬8 min drive
‪The Broken Arrow Cafe - ‬14 min drive
‪Chestquehanna Family Dining - ‬14 min drive
‪Starlite Lounge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Central Pennsylvania Shoff-Read Century Farmhouse Vacation Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Central Pennsylvania Shoff-Read Century Farmhouse Vacation Rental?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Central Pennsylvania Shoff-Read Century Farmhouse Vacation Rental?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Central Pennsylvania Shoff-Read Century Farmhouse Vacation Rental located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly farm stay is within 16 mi (25 km) of Bilger's Rocks, Prince Gallitzin State Park, and Glendale Lake. Rock Run Recreation Park and Clearfield County Historical Society are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Jul 22, 2024

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

Golf trip

As in the past this property delivered an amazing place close to the golf course for our friends to stay the week. Susan is always helpful with anything we might need. Look forward to staying again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Jul 9, 2024

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

Wonderful Stay

Our family loves to stay here when we are in the area for family reunions. It is like coming home when we stay here.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri V.

Jun 12, 2024

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

Nephew’s Wedding

Beautiful huge farmhouse! The cleanest rental we have ever stayed in. The location was very close to the wedding venue and the area is lovely and peaceful!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Jun 4, 2024

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

Beautiful Property

This was our 3rd stay and it was a great weekend away with friends. It's always relaxing and enjoyable. We are already looking forward to our next visit.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

May 20, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Turkey Hunt

Farm house and property are beautiful. Area is very peaceful and relaxing. Beds and pillows are ultra comfortable. Everything was clean. Staci was delightful.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

cindy p.

Jan 2, 2024

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

Family wedding

This is our third time staying at this house. House is always clean, well stocked with plenty of bath towels and kitchen items. Large home with plenty of room for every to be comfortable. Susan is a great host! We will visit again!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Oct 10, 2023

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

Fall 2023 Getaway

This was our 5th time that we have stayed at the Farmhouse and this time like the other 4 times was excellent. We have always arrived and Susan has the lights on and door unlocked. She also had freshly baked sweets sitting on the counter. We would recommend this property to anyone who would like to get away and relax — sitting on the swing or chairs on the front porch watching the Amish go by in their horse drawn buggies with the American Flag flying.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daryl V.

Sep 7, 2023

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

Wonderful

We have spent time in this beautiful home before and had a great experience. This is why we stayed here again and once again, was truly pleased with everything. If a person wants to stay at a home that has everything to make you feel at home, this is your place. I definitely would rate this property above a 5 star rating. Thank you Susan for everyhing, we are very grateful with all that you do to make a person feel at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L., Seattle Wa

Aug 14, 2023

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

Great place to get away and enjoy rural life

This house is so amazing. If you are looking for a great place to get away from urban life, then this is your place. I grew up in the area, but moved to more urban areas a long time ago. I was looking for something that reminded me of my youth. House is very spacious, five very comfortable bedrooms and three bathrooms. Loved the little treats that were left for us to snack on, just like the hospitality I was use to growing up with. Susan is a wonderful host! Kitchen is well stocked for any of your basic needs. Outside seating, front porch is very inviting. I will be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Jul 24, 2023

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

Member Guest

Awesome as always. Had our group of friends stay and they all loved it. Thanks to our host !!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Jul 8, 2023

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

Summer Get Away

This property is a jewel for those who love and appreciate a quiet, peaceful, and country setting. My wife and I have been here 4 times over the past 20 months (averaging a week on each stay), we plan to return for a week in October. The owner goes out of her way to make sure everything is perfect and is quick to correct if something does go off track. We stay in VRBO’s on a regular basis and we are thankful that we found this one. Anyone who stays here and not give it 5 Stars, probably should not be booking a home that is over a 100 years old and packed with antiques.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Kate S.

Jun 7, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding weekend

This house was absolutely perfect for the family of the bride to stay in. It was 15 minutes away from the venue, quiet and had plenty of room for all 9 of us to stay in. It had everything we needed for our 1 year old including toys and a high chair. We would highly recommend and would definitely stay there again

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

May 8, 2023

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

Wonderful Place!

Beautiful country setting. Very peaceful and very well maintained.

Stayed 42 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi C.

Oct 24, 2022

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

Beautiful house with beautiful views!

We LOVED our stay at the farmhouse. My 10 year old wants to learn more about farm life and she loved everything she found inside and around the property. She made friends with a cow as we hiked up to the top where we saw the gorgeous colors of the fall. The house was so perfect to reconnect with a few local family members we hadn’t seen in years. We enjoyed Bilgers Rocks while in town, a huge natural playground for big kids of any age. If you are looking for a place to spread out and enjoy nature, this is the house for you.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Oct 9, 2022

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

Reunion

This was our 2nd stay at this property and it is our go to place when in the area. We have it rented again in November for a family Thanksgiving get together. A wonderful place.

Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Sep 19, 2022

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

A couple of nights.

We were in town for a family event. The home was beautiful, it had everything we needed and more. The area was beautiful and the cows friendly! If we had stayed longer we would have taken advantage of more of the local offerings.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Wexford, PA

Jun 20, 2022

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

Excellent long weekend

This is the second time we have stayed with friends and it's a great location to relax! Would gladly stay there again. The check-in process was easy, the house is fully equipped and communication with the host was first rate. A+ rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

Jun 13, 2022

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

Love the farmhouse

Fantastic old farmhouse with spacious rooms and tons of character. Cant get much more relaxing than sitting on the front porch. Look forward to returning again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Billy L.

May 26, 2022

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

Beautiful Farmhouse

The farmhouse is beautifully decorated and close to everything we wanted to see. It is well stocked with everything you would need. The flowers were all in bloom and we had so much fun watching the cows.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Apr 29, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It's comfortable, beautiful and quiet. Loved the way it's decorated. It has all the necessities, while still preserving the "country farm feel". Absolutely gorgeous!!!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Apr 5, 2022

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

Home away from home

This was our second time staying at the farmhouse. It is a wonderful place to stay to get away from the hustle and bustle. Nice and quiet with the sound of horse and buggy every once in awhile. Very well stocked with everything you need. Susan is very sweet and there to help if you need anything. I highly recommend staying there, I know we will be back. It is now our go to place to visit home.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennie F.

Feb 4, 2022

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

Book Club Reunion

We loved our stay at the farmhouse. We were a group of best friends, celebrating 20 years since the start of our book club. We came for Groundhog and Punxsutawney did not disappoint. What we loved the most though, was our time together at your beautiful, spacious, well supplied home. Thanks so much for the memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

Feb 2, 2022

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

Century Farmhouse getaway

This our second visit to the Century farmhouse I'm sure it won't be our last our stay was enjoyable and I gave us an opportunity to spend quality time together as a family what a great place hope to get back in the spring

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Dec 8, 2021

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

Happy 90th Birthday

The property was excellent for 5 Adults and a 6 and 8 year old to stay for Pap's 90th Birthday Celebration. Over the years we have stayed at numerous VRBO locations and this was the cleanest one ever. The owner went out of her way -- we arrived several hours after dark and she had the house open, and lights on. The house was warm and decorated for Christmas along with snacks on the counter. Each room in the house has its own thermostat with the exception of the sun room and the one bed room upstairs. There was an excellent supply of kitchen tools and small appliances. The home has plenty of towels and extra bedding. Our two grandsons spent time visiting the cows at the barn. This property was amazing. We are already talking about going back for another visit to this property. We would recommend this place -- giving it a 10 out of 10 rating!

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

kelly B.

Dec 1, 2021

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

Holiday Cheer!

Our favorite house to stay in!! It was decorated for Christmas and looked beautiful. We had our Thanksgiving dinner here and felt right at home. This house is clean and well stocked. Anytime we are in this area we will stay here!

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Susan Read

The farmhouse was built by my husband's great grandfather circa 1885. My husband's grandfather, mother, my husband and our children were raised on the farm and have so many wonderful memories of their lives here. We built our home on the farm property and view the pond, farmhouse, barn and buildings every day. It is a reminder of the effort and commitment made by those before us to preserve it for future generations to use and enjoy.

Why they chose this property

The farmhouse and 200 acre farm has been passed down through 6 generations. We feel so blessed to have such a rich heritage and it is our desire as a family to use, preserve and maintain it for generations to come.

What makes this property unique

The entire home is available per booking. Special family events, holidays and celebrations could be enjoyed in this spacious 12 room farmhouse. We are 30 minutes from I-80 (Clearfield exit), 40 minutes from I-99 (Tyrone exit), 1 hr from Johnstown, Indiana, Altoona and State College, 35 minutes from Rock Run ATV Park in Patton, 2 hrs from Pittsburgh, 3 hrs from Harrisburg and Lancaster and 5 hrs from New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. This is a beautiful and well equipped country farmhouse in the center of the state ready to be used and enjoyed. It offers a relaxing and peaceful setting for those wanting to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life. Nearby summer activities include hiking, boating, fishing, golfing at nearby golf course 5 minutes away etc. Each season offers its own unique beauty and activities. Spring is a refreshing time to visit with the countryside turning green and flowering trees in bloom. Summer is a popular time for families to get together for reunions, weddings, or retreats. Fall is one of the most beautiful times to stay when the surrounding hillsides are shades of yellow, red, and orange with the fall foliage. The winter months of December, January, and February are quieter times here in the country but the farmhouse offers a cozy place for a winter get-together, writers retreat, or those wanting solitude and stillness or special times with family around the holidays.