2/10 Terrible
Marshall C.
28 Sept, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Marshall C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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Pet-Friendly Smithmill Retreat w/ Hunting On-Site!
Holiday home in Houtzdale with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
2.0 out of 10
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Prince Gallitzin State Park
- Place, DelGrosso's Amusement Park
- Place, Penn State Altoona
- Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
2 Double Beds
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
2 Double Beds
2 bathrooms
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Pet-Friendly Smithmill Retreat w/ Hunting On-Site!
'Partridge Place' | Close to State Game Lands
Adventure awaits at this Smithmill vacation rental! Nestled in nature, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is a welcoming base for hunters and anglers. Spend your days hunting on-site or venturing to nearby state game lands, then take in the scenic trails and water activities at Prince Gallitzin State Park. Cap it all off with a cookout on the patio, followed by stories and s'mores around the fire.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 2: 2 full beds
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 4: 2 full beds
INDOOR LIVING
- TV
- Dining room
- Board games & books
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Large yard
- Fire pit (starter firewood provided), picnic table
- Furnished patio w/ swing & gas grill (propane provided)
EAT-IN KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels
- Dining table
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Window A/C units, central heating, ceiling fans
- Iron/board, hangers
- Linens/towels
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 3 steps to enter
- All bedrooms on 2nd floor
- 1 bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Direct access to a hunting preserve
- Nearby activities: year-round clay shooting, upland hunting/fowling (September-October), fishing (4-mile trout stream)
- 12 miles to Prince Gallitzin State Park
- 13 miles to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Water Park
- 24 miles to Altoona & Railroaders Memorial Museum
- 40 miles to The Pennsylvania State University
- 40 miles to State College Regional Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs & cats allowed)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 3 steps to enter. While it has 1 full bathroom on the 1st floor, all bedrooms are on the 2nd floor and require interior stairs to access
Adventure awaits at this Smithmill vacation rental! Nestled in nature, this 4-bedroom, 2-bath home is a welcoming base for hunters and anglers. Spend your days hunting on-site or venturing to nearby state game lands, then take in the scenic trails and water activities at Prince Gallitzin State Park. Cap it all off with a cookout on the patio, followed by stories and s'mores around the fire.
-- THE PROPERTY --
SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 2: 2 full beds
- Bedroom 3: 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 4: 2 full beds
INDOOR LIVING
- TV
- Dining room
- Board games & books
OUTDOOR LIVING
- Large yard
- Fire pit (starter firewood provided), picnic table
- Furnished patio w/ swing & gas grill (propane provided)
EAT-IN KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, toaster, slow cooker, microwave
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware, trash bags/paper towels
- Dining table
GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Window A/C units, central heating, ceiling fans
- Iron/board, hangers
- Linens/towels
FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 3 steps to enter
- All bedrooms on 2nd floor
- 1 bathroom on 1st floor
PARKING
- Driveway (6 vehicles)
-- THE LOCATION --
- Direct access to a hunting preserve
- Nearby activities: year-round clay shooting, upland hunting/fowling (September-October), fishing (4-mile trout stream)
- 12 miles to Prince Gallitzin State Park
- 13 miles to DelGrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash Water Park
- 24 miles to Altoona & Railroaders Memorial Museum
- 40 miles to The Pennsylvania State University
- 40 miles to State College Regional Airport
-- REST EASY WITH US --
Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.
-- POLICIES --
- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs & cats allowed)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 3 steps to enter. While it has 1 full bathroom on the 1st floor, all bedrooms are on the 2nd floor and require interior stairs to access
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
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 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
About the area
Houtzdale
Houtzdale is home to this holiday home. Tyrone History Museum and Rowland Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Rock Run Recreation Park and Woody Lodge Winery. DelGrosso's Amusement Park and Railroaders Memorial Museum are also worth visiting.
Smithmill, PA
What's nearby
- Prince Gallitzin State Park - 28 min drive - 22.5 km
- DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 31 min drive - 26.6 km
- Penn State Altoona - 44 min drive - 47.2 km
- Pennsylvania State University - 55 min drive - 72.8 km
- Beaver Stadium - 59 min drive - 76.6 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Green Acres - 12 min drive
- Waylon’s Watering Hole - 4 min drive
- Country Cafe - 10 min drive
- Morann Rod And Gun Club - 4 min drive
- Joeys - 9 min drive
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Reviews
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Cleanliness
2.0/10
Check-in
2.0/10
Communication
6.0/10
Location
2.0/10
Listing accuracy
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