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Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 8
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Williamsburg, PA
- Place, Canoe Creek State Park11 min drive
- Place, Penn State Altoona26 min drive
- Place, Raystown Lake42 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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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.
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
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
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Hosted by Rachel Block

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