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Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Enjoy an evening under the stars at the fire pit
Spacious kitchen with two sinks, dishwasher, wall oven, cooktop, & refrigerator
Living room/library with original hardwood floors
Relax by the pellet stove in the living room/library
Curl up with a book from our library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, PA
  • Place, Canoe Creek State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn State Altoona
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Raystown Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access

Calling all outdoorsy types, history buffs, train enthusiasts, and Penn Staters - Ganister House is perfect for you! Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly historic home. Originally the site of a log cabin in the 1790s, the home now boasts 3 en-suite bedrooms and a multitude of gathering spaces, including large fenced-in yard with firepit. Easily access historic canal and railroad sites, miles of river and hiking trails, state game lands, and even get to a PSU game in 45 minutes!

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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: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a river. Blair County Driving Range and Sylvan Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Plank Road Commons and Leighty's Flea Market. Frankstown Township Memorial Park and Kelly Park are also worth visiting.
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Williamsburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Canoe Creek State Park - 11 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Lakemont Park and the Island Waterpark - 21 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Penn State Altoona - 26 min drive - 29.1 km
  • DelGrosso's Amusement Park - 37 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Raystown Lake - 42 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Capri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪At The Hop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Williamsburg Original Italian - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dub Burg Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Riverside Park, Williamsburg Borough Office and Williamsburg Library. Williamsburg Sportsmens Park and Canoe Creek State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Rachel Block

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