Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!

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A stone fireplace with a mounted animal head, a chandelier, and a rustic wooden ceiling.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a large window with a view.
A stone facade with two blue doors, a welcome sign, and a bench with pink flowers.
A bed with a wooden headboard and multiple pillows, including one with 'Live Love Lodge' text.
A living room with brown leather sofas, a wooden staircase, and a kitchen in the background.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Moshannon, PA
  • Place, Snow Shoe Rails to Trails - Gillentown Trailhead
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bald Eagle State Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

1st Floor Bunk

1 Single Bunk Bed

1st Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

2nd floor Loft

3 Single Beds

2nd Floor Master

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor Jack N Jill

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Full Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!

Our lodge is located in the mountains of Happy Valley on 14 acres of forest land. You will not be disappointed with your stay here. We are only 35 minutes from State College, home of the Nittany Lions! Visit the Arboratorium, the Penn State Creamery, snow tube/ski down Tussey Mountain, hike Mt. Nittany, visit Penns Cave and Wildlife Park, watch an event at the Bryce Jordan Center, cheer on the Nittany Lions in Beaver Stadium!!! So many things to do and see. For the outdoor enthusiast we are home to local snake hunts, prime Elk viewing, the largest coyote hunt in the state and legendary trout fishing adventures. Relax in our 4 bedroom 2.5 bath lodge that will accommodate all your guests.
Please allow us to host your family!

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
Small parties and family get togethers acceptable
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Small parties and get together's acceptable with responsible adults

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4728815
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Small parties and family get togethers acceptable
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Snow Shoe Rails to Trails - Gillentown Trailhead and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Black Moshannon State Park. Black Moshannon Beach and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! Reviews

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. 49 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay. Host made everything very easy and was extremely accommodating. Great value, great location, absolutely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time visiting Bucktail Lodge while attending our family reunion at Black Moshannon and Philipsburg. Plenty of beds and baths for our extended family and we really enjoyed the firepit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rooms and sizes. Spacious and cozy at the same time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rooms were extremely clean, lots was provided for us, and the host was extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Very nice place.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Very clean and really had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Been visiting family in the area annually and it is the best spot to stay. Living space is large enough to play long board games and/or just relax together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, beautiful and not terribly far from areas we wanted to visit. Was great for the eight of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home

What a beautiful home! Owner was wonderful! We had everything we needed! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and spacious

The house was clean and comfortable. Plenty of space for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very easy to get along with the owners. No isuues and a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We always love staying at Bucktail when we come up to visit family. The dining room is perfect for Board Game Nights! We make dinners also, just remember while planning that there is not a full stove/oven. There is a hot plate and a large toaster oven (it broils and bakes) that get the job done. Beds are comfy as well and the area is quiet and pretty.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house with privacy!

Although the house was connected to the host’s house, you would have never known that. Great privacy, short trip to town if anything is needed and very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

D king

Good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely outstanding

My family rented this lodge for a family reunion near by. The house is clean, homely, comfortable, and in a great location. Instructions were left on the fridge and were very clear and concise! Bucktail lodge can sleep 7-8 easily (we had 7).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

The home was wonderful, we had plenty of space for our large group. Very clean and it had all the amenities noted. The home owner went above and beyond when I had car trouble the last day of our stay. We were in Town for a PSU Football game and it was an easy commute. I would highly recommend this home. We will stay here again for PSU Games.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation stay

The property was great. The home is well maintained, clean and exactly as described. Our only hesitation was that there was no oven/stove, but there was a grill outside that worked as well as a microwave and toaster oven in the house. The kitchen had everything we needed in terms of pots, pans, plates etc. The property was very nice and also well maintained. Rachel was great about getting back to me regarding questions we had leading up to our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Daughters Penn State Graduation 2024

We had a wonderful time, everyone commented on how cozy and comfortable the house was and the beds were so comfy. My daughter wanted to know where you got the mattresses from because she was in heaven. Check in was so easy and Brothers pizza was amazing. The only thing I would add is more mirrors, and a shade for the skylight in the loft. But everything was amazing. Plenty of towels and linens. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful lodge.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointed!

I am sorry to say, I was disappointed with our stay. The listing said 30 min away and it is 40-45 min. Google maps states 38 min. That was a huge discrepancy for drive time back and forth to Penn State. I thought this place was going to be a really nice from the reviews and pictures. 1) The back door was unlocked when arrived (Hmmm) 2) The top burner didn't work properly; one top burner would go out if you were using the other tops burner so we really could not cook--- Frustrating 3) The towels smelled like mildew (All of them, they really need to be replaced) 4) The chandelier had only 1 light working 5) The stair railing was so loose, it looked like it was going to tumble right over if you placed your hand on it 6) We could hear the owners in the next room (they woke us up early) 7) They did not have the fire alarms in rooms. (Not sure if that's breaking the law) 8) The fireplace was not working and a note saying it was closed. I don't understand it was cold and they are heading into winter. 9) They had a fire pit and no wood... Yet no place around to get wood, they are pretty secluded. 10) You don't have any grocery stores close to you. Be prepared to get food before you go to the house. The location was beautiful but what we paid was not worth it. I am very disappointed. I am sad to say, I been to many VBROs and I have not experienced anything like this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything was great! Nice spacious, clean on beautiful wooded property

Good Times!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place

Rachel was so accommodating. Bucktail lodge is beautiful, clean and in an amazing setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rental Review

The rental was very good. It would have been excellent to have use of laundry facilities since we were there riding trails, even If it was only for part of the time. Also, no stove was a little difficult, we were able to use the toaster oven and grill, but that would have made it even better. The communication and friendliness was the best experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time. The property is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Rachel was very responsive and helpful.

Very nice property for a family get-to-gather!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful area!

The only think that would have made the trip better is a full size stove and oven. Otherwise it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent in all ways!

This place is exactly as described, plenty of space for our group (~20 people). the weather kinda sucked but there was plenty of space indoors. Our host was really fast with responding messages and very accommodating with special requests. Not to far from state college but far enough to get some peace. At the price we payed this is definitely an insane deal! I highly recommend Bucktail and hope to be there again soon with a smaller group and better weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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