Quiet location near Amish Farms, and a perfect stop-over for a getaway 26 miles from State College and Penn State football. Our private cottage is surrounded by beautiful flower gardens with views of the mountains and nearby farms and their farm animals. It sleeps up to 4 adults (king-size bed in the bedroom and a queen sleeper in the living room), full kitchen and handicap accessible bathroom with shower. Cable TV in the kitchen, living room and bedroom. Ample parking for 2 cars.
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About the area
Reedsville
Located in Reedsville, this cottage is in a rural area. Pennsylvania Military Museum and Boal Mansion Museum are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Greater Lewistown Shopping Plaza and Mifflin County Commons.
State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 11 min drive
Starbucks - 10 min drive
Shy Bear Brewing - 14 min drive
Burger King - 9 min drive
Original Italian Pizza Milroy - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway?
As of 9 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway on 25 May, 2026 start from S$381, 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.
How much is parking at Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway?
Checkout is at 12:00 PM.
Where is Woodland Sugar Shack -Quiet Country Getaway located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Mifflin County Youth Park, Bender Park and Reedsville Playground. Milroy Baseball Fields is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Woodland Sugar Shack was the perfect getaway for a quiet weekend in Big Valley. Brenda and Lynn were gracious and welcoming, and the cottage was truly stocked with everything you could possibly need. Everything was as described and as pictured, except even better (and larger) than expected. Slept very well in the comfortable bed. Meals were easy to prepare because the kitchen is well-stocked with everything you need for cooking. We enjoyed our stay immensely and highly recommend!
Steven S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct, 2025
We enjoyed meeting Mark and Steven as they explored the area. They were very gracious and respectful of our property. We hope they decide to stay with us again.
Great property super cute with all you need included. Went to PSU football game with my daughter. Brenda communicated well while also giving us our space. We hope to come back in the near future!
Gregg D.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept, 2025
We enjoyed meeting Gregg and Brynn while they visited Happy Valley. We hope to see them in the future. Go Lions!!!
Brenda and Lynn are such gracious and thoughtful hosts we couldn’t have asked for a better experience for our two night stay. We would recommend the cottage as it’s very serene and comfortable and a lovely place to stay away from the crowds!
I've stayed in dozens of these rentals and Brenda and Lynne have built the cutest cabin, so quaint and complete is all regards - decorations to utility items - that you could think of. I could've stayed in this little house for weeks!!
Daniel S.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
It was so nice to meet and talk with Dianne and Daniel. Perhaps our paths will cross in the again. We hope so.
Brenda and Lynn gave us a warm welcome, and we had an amazing time at the lovely cottage. The peaceful setting of mountains and farmland was just perfect. And the stars at night were absolutely brilliant! Everything we needed was thoughtfully there, and the cottage was spotless. My family and I will definitely be back soon!
Anthony C.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2024
We enjoyed meeting all four of you and being able to show you our Cottage for your visit to Happy Valley. We appreciated all of you taking such good care of our property and would welcome you back anytime.
Terrific place next to Amish farms, spectacular gardens, very comfortable rooms fully equipped and outstanding hosts!
Douglas J.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Jun, 2022
Enjoyed meeting and talking about his hobbies and family. Would welcome the opportunity to continue our conversations and have him return to our property again. Perhaps his wife would be able to join him the next time.
This was the most beautiful and relaxing place to stay!! We loved everything about it!! We will definitely be back and looking forward to it!! Impeccable!!!
JENNIFER F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug, 2023
We enjoyed talking with and meeting the Ferry family and look forward to seeing them again. They were great people.
The property was just as described online. Brenda and Lynn were there to greet us and show us the property. It was in a great location and gave us what we were looking for. I’m sure we’ll visit again when we can enjoy the area a little more.
Lee S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2021
We enjoyed meeting and talking with Lee and Anne. We'd love to welcome them here again.
The Sugar Shack is a wonderful place to stay. Brenda and Lynn keep the cottage very clean, which was larger than we were expecting based on the pictures. It is close to State College, as well as some fun restaurant options nearby in Reedsville. I would definitely recommend.
Jason R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov, 2021
It was wonderful to meet our Big 10 neighbors. They were respectful of our property and kept everything very neat when they left. We hope to see them again.
Beyond fabulous. Our new go to place when we visit Happy Valley. The host is so generous and has warm touches everywhere. You would have to try really hard not to fall in love with this beautiful country cottage!
kelly S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct, 2023
It was wonderful meeting and talking with Kelly and Ken as they visited their "Penn Stater" on Parents Weekend. It would be great to see them again if they decide to return to the Woodland Sugar Shack.
Excellent property, host, weekend. My only concern is that others will find out about it and reserve all the football weekends before I do! Highly recommend. Thanks to Brenda and Lynn
Greg W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct, 2021
We enjoyed meeting Greg and Ruth. They were terrific guests and very respectful of our property. We look forward to seeing them again for a future Penn State weekend.
My husband and I celebrated our 20th anniversary at Brenda and Lynn’s gorgeous country cottage. It was immaculate, beautifully decorated and situated among the rolling hills of central Pennsylvania. The cottage was lovingly built by the owners and showcases their fine craftsmanship, lovely garden, and country collectibles. They were extremely welcoming and went above and beyond to make our stay special. I highly recommend this location!
Lisa C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2021
We enjoyed meeting Lisa and Tom while they were here for Penn State's Parents Weekend. It was also wonderful to have them here while they were celebrating their anniversary. We also had the opportunity to meet their daughter. They were very respectful of our property and kept everything the way they found it. We hope they decide to come and visit the Woodland Sugar Shack again.
My husband and I headed back to Penn State for the annual Blue/White weekend and we were fortunate enough to be able to stay at the Sugar Shack this year!The house is a comfortable, relaxing place for us, far from the loud, obnoxious traffic we deal with every day. I love to spend my mornings on the little porch overlooking a few farms with a cup of coffee in hand. The house itself is bright, clean and comfortable with ice and beverages in the fridge. The hosts are warm, area knowledgeable and thoughtful. They have thought of everything to make a stay there comfortable.Can't wait to return!
Beth K.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May, 2025
It was wonderful to have Beth and Randy return to our property. We always enjoy talking to them and catching up on changes in our families over the past year. We look forward to their return. Go Lions!
Great place to watch Penn State football, cows, and sheep
Stayed here two nights to attend a Penn State football game. The word “perfect” has become way overused in our culture but it accurately describes the property and the owner’s responsiveness and availability. The three of us — my wife, high school friend, and I— were very impressed. Would return.
Mark D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2024
It was wonderful to meet our guests from the West Coast but originally from the East and Penn State as well as UCLA fans. We look forward to a future visit from all of them.
This cozy country cottage is a place pulled from a Hallmark movie! It’s picturesque views from the private patio are breathtaking while enjoying your morning coffee or tea while the sun rises lost in your own thoughts! It’s definitely a place where you can relax and reset from the stresses of life. The inside is just as beautiful as the outside and gives you the at home feeling. Brenda and Lynn are amazing hosts and they make you feel at home your entire stay💜
Brian B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul, 2023
We enjoyed meeting and talking with Kelly and Brian during their stay with us. Brian, having been from around this area growing up, was familiar with some of the same places and it was nice to talk about some of them together. When they come East again, we hope they will decide to revisit the Woodland Sugar Shack. It would be great to see them both again.
Brenda and Lynn were lovely hosts. They seemed to think of everything we could possibly need! The cottage was wonderful! It was spacious, comfortable impeccably clean and well decorated too! And such a beautiful location in the rolling countryside! I was able to sit out on the covered porch and have coffee looking out over the rolling fields with cows, horses, and sheep and Amish buggies going by on the road, yet still was only about 30 minutes from Penn State! We had a wonderful trip!
Diane O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct, 2022
It was a pleasure meeting Diane and Mike. We enjoyed talking with them briefly when they arrived. She very proudly told us about her son at Penn State and daughter at Bucknell. They were very respectful of our property, and we would welcome the opportunity to have them stay with us again.
We spent a few nights at the Sugar Shack for our son's Penn State graduation as the drive to State College was only ~30 min. We really enjoyed being able to spend some time off campus. Brenda and Lynn's home is immaculate, inside and out, with such a thoughtful attention to detail. Our favorite part of the house was the private outside covered deck overlooking the beautiful farms and landscape. A wonderful place to enjoy a sunset glass of wine and morning coffee. An overall wonderful experience!
Janice M.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
It was a pleasure meeting Janice and Scott. We are happy that they were able to relax and enjoy our property while they celebrated their son's success and accomplishments. We congratulate all of them.
We loved this place. About 1/2 hr easy drive to State College. Very quaint private cottage behind the owner’s residence. Beautiful landscaping outside and the inside was decorated with country charm. All new appliances with a beautiful bathroom with a walk in shower. We loved the little extras: bottles of wine and candy bowl, and the fridge was stocked with water bottles, soda, and beer, along with frosted beer glasses in the freezer! We would definitely stay here again. Thank you Brenda and Lynn for your hospitality! Sent from my iPhone
Suzanne R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct, 2021
We enjoyed meeting and welcoming Suzanne and Gary to the Woodland Sugar Shack. They were very warm and friendly as soon as they arrived. In fact, she hugged me when we met. It would be our pleasure to have them stay with us again.
Penn State Homecoming drew us back to the area once again and we enjoyed our stay just as much as the last times we've been to The Sugar Shack. Nothing beats a clean, well stocked, comfortable, quiet rental and The Sugar Shack has all that and more. Friendly, knowledgeable hosts who respond to any question quickly, quiet days and nights and all you need within the house from wine and beer to candy to little motion activated nightlights! The weekend started out rainy and our hosts, left a cart by the driveway to carry our luggage to the house. But they also left huge umbrellas beside it to keep us and our luggage dry. Such a thoughtful gesture. Looking forward to coming back again!
Beth K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov, 2024
We thoroughly enjoyed having Beth and Randy stay with us again. Go Lions!
I got to celebrate my birthday (plus a few days) at the Sugar Shack and we had a wonderful relaxing time. The peace and quiet of the area surrounding the house is what draws us back but the owners,Brenda and Lynn, are another reason They are both warm and welcoming and knowledgeable about the area which is great.The Shack has everything we need for a relaxing time away. The little porch overlooking the nearby pasture is my morning spot. So relaxing I want to just stay there. A freezer that is always filled with ice and a refrigerator that has drinks for you are just two of the amenities they provide. I am counting the days until we can come back.
Beth K.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 May, 2024
We love it when someone returns to our property, and we have an opportunity to see them again. We really enjoy talking with Beth and Randy every time they come back. Always nice to see Penn State fans. Go Lions!!
My daughter and I were on a college visit and lucked into this quaint property. Brenda and Lynn were there to greet us and help us get settled. The décor was so cute and we felt instantly at home. We appreciated the extras that Brenda and Lynn included with our stay. My daughter loved the dish of candy and I appreciated the refrigerator full of drinks. And the grounds and flowers were beautiful. After spending the day on the campus of Penn State it was so nice to know that we had a lovely place to come back to for the night. If our daughter chooses to attend Penn State, we will definitely be back.
Pam s.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2023
It was wonderful to meet Pam and her daughter, Brooke, while she visited Penn State as a possible school for her education. We would love to have them stay with us again. Regardless of where she decides to attend college, however, we wish her the best.
Staying at Brenda and Lynn's Sugar Shack was by far the best VRBO experience we have ever had. The many thoughtful personal touches (that I won't spoil!) truly made us feel so welcome and at ease, and the home itself is charming and well-appointed with a heated bathroom floor and motion sensor night lights. Brenda and Lynn thought of everything to make our stay stress-free, from the emergency numbers on the fridge to a Penn State themed wagon left by your car to haul your luggage a short way to the shack. Easy drive to University Park campus. We stayed here for a home football game and my only regret is that we didn't have more time to spend enjoying the house and beautiful yard. Thank you Brenda and Lynn for being such considerate and kind hosts!
Jean A.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov, 2023
We were happy to have Jeanne and Chris stay with us while visiting their Penn Stater and attending a football game. It was nice to meet them and talk about their family and of course, Penn State. We welcome the opportunity to have them stay with us again. Chris's brother and wife also stayed but arrived too late for us to meet them so perhaps there will be another time to do so. Best wishes.
This was the second time this year we stayed at the Sugar Shack and we are certain it won't be the last. Brenda and Lynn are the nicest people and very helpful. The fridge is well stocked with beverages and the rooms are inviting and comfortable. Loved the heated bathroom floor! Some nice touches are the candy bowl we tried hard to stay away from, area info and motion sensor nightlights. No need for a flashlight! I spent my mornings on the little porch watching horses in the next field graze and listened to the Amish buggies go by.The location is everything we want when we travel: Quiet country roads, peaceful farms and easy to find. Plus, nice owners that share their knowledge of the area.. I can't see us ever staying at a hotel in State College again when this place is only a 30 minute drive away.
Beth K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Nov, 2022
It was wonderful to have Beth and Randy stay with us again. We enjoyed talking with them and hearing about their adventures. They usually come to take in the beautiful local State Parks and their surroundings, and of course, visit Happy Valley. It is always special when Penn State Alumni visit us!