Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 493 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Breakfast available

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Spring Mills, PA

Seven Mountains Wine Cellars
4 min drive
Poe Valley State Park
24 min drive
Pennsylvania State University
27 min drive
State College, PA (SCE-University Park)
36 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Pet-friendly

Parking available

Microwave

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Dec - 7 Dec

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A unique retreat located in the Seven Mountains region near State College, PA. Enjoy the quiet mountains and disconnect. The cottage features a large master bedroom with king bed and a balcony. There is a small bathroom with shower attached to the master bedroom. The first floor has a small kitchen. On the ground floor we have a new living room, an additional bedroom and a full bath. The property is located near Bald Eagle State Forest, which provides opportunities for hunting, hiking, Dual Sport riding (prime ground for adventure riding) and some of the best mountain biking trails you could ask for. Rothrock Forest and Coopers Gap are also located nearby for more outdoor enjoyment. Located near famed fishing spots such as Penn's Creek and Kish Creek. Only 25 minutes to downtown State College, making this a quiet place to stay for any University events. There are also several local wineries, pubs and cideries to visit. Come explore central Pennsylvania! If additional space is require, please see listing for the attached main house VRBO 2254922.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Seven Mountains Wine Cellars. Enjoy features like breakfast (surcharge). The cottage offers a kitchen and 2 bathrooms.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Breakfast is offered for a fee
1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Seven Mountains Wine Cellars and 8 mi (12.8 km) from Poe Valley State Park

This cottage offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Spring Mills cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Will and Dana Farwell

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Coffee/tea maker
Paper towels
Electric kettle
Toaster
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Breakfast available for a fee
Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

2 bathrooms
Shower
Towels provided
Soap
Toilet paper

Living spaces

Living room

Entertainment

DVD player

Outdoor areas

Balcony
Garden
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In the mountains
In a rural location

Things to do

Birdwatching nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Golf nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking nearby
Hunting nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1000 sq ft (93 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Lost Dutchman Retreat Cottage Reviews

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

3 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Outstanding beds, great place for a peaceful, relaxing space just outside of State College. Will be on our list for future visits as it was a great place for peace, quiet, and rest in the woods! Wonderful communication and a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

17 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little cottage

Loved this little cottage! Perfect location for PSU activities, as it is just a quick jaunt through the woods to Old 322 and then a straight shot to downtown! Nice and quiet…didn’t even hear the people who rented the larger home that the cottage is built on. I would absolutely stay here again!! ***make sure sure that your navigation apps have you approaching Decker Valley Road from the 322 entrance, or you’ll be driving on some crazy narrow roads and ATV trails to get there!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doreen A.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful experience in nature

Absolutely terrific place to get back to nature and reconnect with your friends and family. We went away during the day but played games on the poker table and talked every evening. The beds are very comfortable as is the other furniture. There is a cider press off the driveway where I enjoyed watching a cider press from 1860-1880 making cider. I brought 2 gallons home. Close to Penn's Cave which was attraction we came to see. We also enjoyed the antique mall in Milroy. Except for the rainy weather this was a wonderful weekend getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynda W.

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

PSU weekend

Great stay for PSU weekend- plenty of room and equipped with everything you need. Beautiful setting!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

30 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A Wonderful Weekend Retreat

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stuart H.

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great addition to the main house

Group of friends participating in the IronMan 70.3 Pennsylvania. Rented the cottage for additional space to spread out. Nice that they were interconnected

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

July 2024 trip to state college

Our second stay here, lovely place

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

1st summer respite

Marvelous experience for our first 2024 summer family outing! Wonderful place to stay it exceeded our expectations and we highly recommend this property for any families looking for a peaceful, relaxing time to connect and regroup 😀

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul O.

3 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Ok

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

23 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

Dana & Will have the perfect spot outside of State College, best enjoyed by mountain bikers & hikers! Our team enjoyed the large space to team dinner and preparing for the Raven Enduro.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Grad Weekend

PSU graduation weekend. This was a great base Of operations. The house and surrounding area is super cute and fairly convenient to State College. The house slept our group of 5 fine and the poker table was a big hit for game night fun. The owner brought by a corkscrew at a moments notice when we texted her that it wasn’t anywhere to be found. They live nearby. I wish the weather had been better.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Olympic Wrestling Trials

We didn’t get to stay long as we just used the location to sleep during the Olympic Wrestling Trials in State College, but the cottage was clean and in a very nice secluded location. Would definitely stay again! The owners are also very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

6 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay at Lost Dutchman's

We had a great stay at Lost Dutchman's. We rented the entire house (both units) as we had a larger group. Lovely area. Highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Penn state football weekend

All good, lovely property

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christian F.

8 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Escape for this crazy

What a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the deck every morning, exploring the day away in the forest, and enjoying a good night sleep on a comfortable bed. We loved not having reception most of the time as we really just wanted to be away from everything. Will and Dana were awesome on the communication front and let us know immediately when things changed. Loved our stay and definitely plan on coming back.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald V., Punta Gorda, FL

1 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

The Cabin

The cabin is a remodeled garage done well. The rooms were spotlessly clean. Beds were comfortable. There is no internet or live tv. Didn't need it. Short (1/2 hour) drive to the campus for football! Homan's General Store which is just down the road is a true deli. Great hoagies. Will recommend and who knows, maybe next year for a game.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C.

28 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful hidden property in the woods

The drive back a long gravel road led to a wonderfully secluded farmhouse behind the trees. There were no sounds other than the bugs and birds in the woods. I don't have any bad things to say about this place, but to those who may be surprised, the water definitely has some Sulphur in it. This can be shocking to someone who doesn't understand that it isn't actually bad.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

20 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very nice location

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer E.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote mountain retreat with close proximity to Penn State University

Spacious, quiet with lots of room to spread out! I was a little surprised at how remote the property was but it worked well for us this weekend. Super comfy bed in master bedroom!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Independence Day get away

Clean and convenient features a little bit outside of town but a peaceful retreat

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate P.

18 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

A cute cottage, close to State College and Lewistown. My Dad and I wanted to get away and this cottage delivered.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

1 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect mountain stay near Poe Valley State Park!

Super cute yet rustic place that was perfect for our small group heading to the area for Poe Valley and Poe Paddy Parks for hiking, biking, and hanging at the lake. Clean with everything we needed. Hosts were extremely accommodating in returning something to us that was left in the cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

1 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Gorgeous location

3 friends and I stayed for the weekend just to get away. We did a 5 mile hike, walked to a nearby winery and then hiked again around the property. Such a peaceful and beautiful area. We sat on the porch to have our coffee and talk while listening to birds and spring peepers. The cabin was clean and cozy and we spent evenings around the table eating and playing games. Lovely property and we all felt refreshed and renewed when we left. Just what we were looking for!😊

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

26 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful, cozy experience!

The communication from the owner both through Vrbo and in terms of directions printed at the property were excellent. The property itself was well maintained and had all of the necessary accoutrements available. All in all, the weekend stay was a great one and the property largely made that a reality.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

24 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

We enjoyed the cottage. Unique design. All the amenities needed were provided. Nice area to take a hike and enjoy the forest area. Will definitely return on another visit to that area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023