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The Village Retreat House

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including chairs and a table, overlooking a natural landscape with trees and foliage.
A hallway leading to a glass shower door with a towel hanging on the door handle.
A house with a window, surrounded by dense greenery and flowering plants.
A kitchen with a wooden floor, a glass-top table, and a chair.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • At the centre of it all
    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Elverson, PA
  • Place, Warwick County Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Natural Lands' Crow's Nest Preserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, King of Prussia Mall
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lancaster, PA (LNS)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Elverson

Located in Elverson, this holiday home is in a rural area. Classic Auto Mall and Pennhurst Asylum Haunted House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Carousel at Pottstown and Mast Farms. Markies Mini-Golf and Wilcox are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails and other activities like birdwatching.
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Elverson, PA

What's nearby

  • Warwick County Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Natural Lands' Crow's Nest Preserve - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks - 31 min drive - 35.0 km
  • King of Prussia Mall - 36 min drive - 44.5 km
  • Sight and Sound Theatre - 54 min drive - 65.6 km

Getting around

  • Exton Station - 26 min drive
  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tha Mowdahome - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Roy Rogers - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Village Retreat House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Village Retreat House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is The Village Retreat House located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Warwick County Park and Natural Lands' Crow's Nest Preserve. French Creek State Park and Coventry Woods Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Great little bungalow right on French Creek in the quaint village of St. Peters.
Stayed 110 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Interesting!

Great place to spend a weekend hiking trails, rocky creek bed, and the small town shops!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway

Planned a last-minute getaway. Host was super accommodating and very responsive. St. Peters Village is an extraordinary little gem of a village and staying at the Village Retreat was like the cherry on top! Really hope to stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, quaint place

Lovely place right in the middle of St. Peter's Village. It's very relaxing overlooking the stream and woods through a big picture window. Comfortable bed and the hostess is great! The spiral, wooden stairs are very unique however steep - very cool but probably sub-optimal for those who are not sure-footed.
Stayed 69 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Character and Charm

We loved our few days staying in this Village Retreat. Morning coffee on the deck over the water fall was heaven! This older home has the character and charm we love! Walked to the Inn for dinner one night and window shopped in the quaint village. Wish we had more time to explore the area and enjoy this home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

Very nice to be in the center of the village with shops and restaurants next door. The back porch was lovely to sit on and listen to the water flowing just underneath in the river. Bakery has an excellent breakfast. Too many cobwebs inside house would be my only suggestion.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Definitely going back!

We had an awesome long weekend at Cindy’s home. Everything was just as described. We ended up sleeping on the main floor on the sofa bed…very comfortable! The weather cooperated, and the location and proximity to French Creek was perfect. Thank you, Cindy! We had so much fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfectly unique little house

House was exactly as described and pictured in the listing. The back porch is an amazing place to sit and relax. It’s a wonderful old house full of charm and quirks. Defiantly a unique place to stay! The kitchen has the necessities for light cooking. Owner was communicative and helpful. Hope to be back for another girl’s trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely perfect in every way!

My stay was perfect. I was looking for beauty, nature, relaxation, peace. I felt all of this and more. Cindy was the perfect hostess, responding immediately to all of my questions. This adorable purple house is a hidden gem that I highly recommend. ~ Cindy
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Romantic getaway

We spent 5 nights at this lovely cottage overlooking the bouldery French Creek. A superb bakery is 3 doors down, and a marvelous, yet affordable restaurant is only 4 doors down the street. Several interesting shops and a winery are within a couple hundred yards. A great place for a romantic getaway. The only drawback is the single spacious bedroom is upstairs via a steep, twisting staircase. However, there is also a large, pullout sofa on the first floor.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 months in heaven

My husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to stay here for 10 months while we waited for our new home to be completed (multiple COVID delays). It is an absolutely beautiful setting and we made friends with many residents on St Peter’s Rd. A very sociable area indeed. Cindy, the owner/manager, was always available and eager to see that we were comfortable and content. We are really going to miss the deck and he sound of the creek as we slept at night. Thank you for providing us with a very comfortable place to wait for our “forever “ home. Joy and Peter
Stayed 183 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to get away to...

St. Peter's Village would take you 5 minutes to walk through. There are a few nice shops, a pinball arcade, a wonderful bakery, an inn, and a lovely rocky stream that is beautiful but marred by graffiti. If you'd like to have a nice quiet weekend, this house is perfect. It's clean, and updated yet still has old-time charm. Cindy thinks of the details...a pen and pencil on the desk, brochures from nearby parks, K cup are fully stocked, flashlights... The only negative side of the house was the spotty internet. Since I was doing work from here, it was not ideal for my stay. But if you're away and need internet for normal purposes, you're good. Want to try something new and exciting? Glasslight, Inc which is just down the street is a place where you can get lessons on making glass items. The owner Joel is a great guy who really knows his trade and likes to share it with others.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Purple House

My son had the wonderful opportunity of staying in The Purple House for last year. He was able to experience the village of St. Peter’s during the four seasons. The house’s backyard is climbing rocks and a bubbly stream that is breathtaking all year long. The village has a fantastic bakery and the inn has great food and live music. The house is very quaint and well maintained. It is very clean and comes well stocked. Cindy, the owner, is extremely easy to work with and any question is quickly answered. Would highly recommend a stay in this house, you won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 19 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

St. Pete”s Retreat

The scenery is fantastic, the location takes you back to a quaint town of yesteryears. The owner, Cindy, is very amenable to making things work. The house is well stocked with everything that is needed and directions and information readily available. This house was very clean and is well maintained. This house is a treasure and is enhanced by the river of rocks right under the deck.
Stayed 21 nights in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sanctuary Amongst the Gurgling Rocks

We actually stayed here for an extended period during Covid, so we were able to truly enjoy all seasons. The summer was epic; relaxing on the deck above the most picturesque part of French Creek was a people-watching haven and swimming in the little falls and pools was a dream. The winter snow blanketed the town and woods behind the house into a wonderland. The Village itself is a Norman Rockwell-meets-hippie enclave that felt super special and very peaceful. Everything you need is here at the antique little purple house. Cindy, the owner, makes sure that you have all the comforts for a long-term stay and is a delight to communicate with. She always made us feel taken care of and at home. Tons of markets in nearby towns for local treasure like PA mushrooms, duck eggs and hand-crafted cheeses, as well as myriad wineries and small-batch breweries. There is even an amazing bakery and an inn with decks over the water to enjoy live music and drinks. We will definitely miss this secret place and will keep it in our hearts for years to come. Stay here!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace at the purple house along French Creek

This old house was even more beautiful and has more charm than the photos can capture. Property was very clean and well maintained. We had fun exploring The Village and surrounding nature trails. A few steps down the street is The Bakery (a must-go if you are staying here) and a few steps the other direction is a fun antique pinball arcade. The deck was our favorite part of the house- so peaceful to just sit, relax, and listen to the creek. Perfect getaway if you're looking to unwind and explore!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar 2020
Thank you, Alexa. It was a pleasure hosting you. The warmer months with foliage make for an even better stay - I would love to have you back !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to get away

Nice clean little house, right next to a flowing creek. Very relaxing. Deck out back with beautiful views
Stayed 26 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving in St Peters

We were the 1st renters in the property so there was some confusion with getting the key and getting in, but the owner was very accessible and helpful. The house was just as advertised. A little musty but it’s a very old house, so that’s not a surprise and it’s not noticeable after a short time. The only other issue is that the bathroom is downstairs from the master bath. But there is a nice little sitting area next to the bathroom that made it easier. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and hope to stay there again next Thanksgiving.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 49 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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