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A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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

A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College

This property, while in the country, is still close to many interesting activities. The house is conveniently located near Johnstown, Altoona, Bedford and State College. The guest house is just 10 minutes off the turnpike.

There are brochures in the guest house for information on local places to visit. The brochures will direct guests to everything from spa's, shopping, antiques, bike trails, museums, covered bridges, hiking, skiing, and so much more. Very close to Shawnee state park and Blue knob state park.

I have been a life long antique and folk art collector as well as a shop keeper for over 25 years. The guest house showcases all that I love, antiques, folk art, quality reproductions coupled with my commitment to provide all the comforts of home. One of our guests wrote "the house is a great respite to decompress from the daily grind, sitting on the back porch listening to the birds sing."

This three bedroom house is on a 144 acre farm that is rich with history. The Spring Meadow farm was deeded in 1796 and the earliest owners were Quakers. Some of the Quakers that lived on this farm were involved in the underground railroad. Another interesting fact is just before the civil war President Buchanan would visit here. In the 1880's senator John M. Reynolds bought the farm at a sheriff sale. He had the road paved between the barn and the train station so he would have a smooth horse and buggy ride when he needed to head to Washington. It was the only paved road in the entire county. That is a sampling of the history here.

The guest house is nestled between the 1840's house and the barn. Come sit on the screened in back porch and sip coffee, tea, or drink of choice and enjoy the scenic views and the wildlife (birds, ground hogs, and deer). In the evenings you can grill out on the porch, swing in the hammock,or have a bon-fire. A great place to unwind with all the amenities of home.

We have hosted reunions, birthdays, quiet getaways and even weddings. Rent our Guest House and revisit life in simpler times.


Try a women's weekend! I have had many groups of women who have come and enjoyed a girls weekend. Some shopped, some cooked, some did crafts, some just enjoyed chatting with their friends, some have had a wine tasting party, and some have celebrated birthdays. No matter what they came to do, they all have enjoyed this guest house. Many are planning return visits. You can't go wrong spending a weekend with your girlfriends.






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Property manager

Liza Mishler

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking only on the back porch or outside

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Winery tours 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 are allowed on site
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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

A Norman Rockwell Setting one Hour From State College New Paris

About the neighborhood

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New Paris, PA

What's nearby

  • The Historic Lincoln Highway - 14 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Old Bedford Village - 15 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Shawnee State Park - 21 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Blue Knob - 38 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Flight 93 National Memorial - 40 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stooges Pub & Grub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Cow - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Best Way Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Lion's Den Cafe - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College located?

This family-friendly New Paris vacation home is located on a river, 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Mark Mock Memorial Park, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Bedford Candies and Old Bedford Village. Fort Bedford Museum and National Museum of the American Coverlet are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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A Norman Rockwell setting one hour from State College Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 96 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Nice rooms, fully supplied kitchen, and beautiful back deck and back yard. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Everything was perfect. Couldn't be any better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing mini-vacation
This house was adorable!! Very clean and perfect for a girls’ weekend getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay…wish we could have stayed longer. Charming and comfortable home. Perfect for family time while attending my niece’s wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable and we'll furnished.
Very easy check in. Everything was more than acceptable. Lovely guest house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was a beautiful, quaint setting nestled in the hills of Pennsylvania. The house was charming and beautifully furnished, and the hosts were very accommodating. If we're ever in the area again, I'd love to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet country home
Enjoyed our second stsy in this clean, quiet, peaceful housr.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, beautiful property
The property is beautiful and very serene. We stayed here before and had the same relaxing experience. The home is very clean and nicely decorated. We felt right at home during our stay. The property is a great place to stay if you want a tranquil setting with plenty of room. We really enjoyed both times we visited and would return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful, relaxing!
This was our first time choosing a place to stay through Vrbo and even tho it was an older house, it was very nice, clean, and met all our needs for this trip to Pa. If needed, we would choose this home again.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Place To Catch Up With Life-long Friends
We are five women in our 60s who have been friends since childhood. One lives in Philadelphia and the others in NE Ohio. The house is the mid-point and close to Bedford where we always spend the day shopping and dining. The house has plenty of room for all of us and has all the necessities. The beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

yajaira c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Staycation!
This was the BEST staycation. Check in was a a breeze, communication with the owner was easy and welcoming. The house was immaculate and well stocked with anything you could need. I already forwarded the information to friends of mine looking for a place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sweet Guest House
My daughter and I traveled from South Carolina to a family reunion and could not have been more delighted with this sweet guest house. Quiet, with comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen and close to State Parks and covered bridges make this a place we will book again. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the comforts of home!
The back yard is simply magical at night with the fire flies. Great authors on the book shelf. I loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing time away
My wife and I really enjoyed the house. Relaxing just to sit on the back porch and look out over the farm. We loved the house and decor. The area is rich with history. Would definitely suggest checking out Gravity hill, we were amazed. Our trip here was a very nice relaxing break.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Getaway Weekend
We are a group of childhood friends who have been gathering for a getaway weekend in central PA for many many years. Bedford is the mid-way point and we’ve stayed at many different places in the area. We LOVED LOVED LOVED Lisa’s place. It was spotlessly clean, very homey and comfy, and had every item we would need (and more). We will definitely come back on our next visit to Bedford.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

John S., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable, Private Rental Property
Our family has stayed at this property several times. The house is quaint and is satisfactory for our short family trip. Using the property was easy and it had all of the basic amenities described. The WiFi was a little unreliable and improving this would be a nice upgrade. As long as you don't want modern styling or accommodations, this is a good property to rent.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas Holiday
Thank you Liza for continuing to offer your VRBO. Its been 10 yrs since our 1st stay and it still offers all that we could possibly need. We enjoy the rural location, the ease of travel time to Bedford and the decor that makes it a comfortable home. Knowing you are nearby if we need anything is a plus too!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene & Jim Y., Sturbridge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
The older home was very well maintained. Linens were clean & soft. The kitchen was well stocked with anything you would need. The screen porch and beautiful yard were so peaceful to relax and enjoy. Hope to return again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country Treasure
This is a clean and comfortable country guest house. My granddaughters and I had an enjoyable time in the Bedford/Altoona area in spite of the weather not cooperating : ) The screened-in back porch was a blessing for crafts, cards, and puzzles, the girls and I loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Farmhouse
The house is just lovely. Stayed for two nights, would’ve loved to stay longer. It was quiet and the owners were very hospitable. Property tranquil and park-like with multiple birds, trees and large backyard. The home was decorated with antiques and primitive items; very well done The owner had many things available such as binoculars. Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice B., Staunton, VA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Warm and Welcoming
This is a beautiful home with all kinds of interesting antiques. It was so inviting and felt like coming home. Liza was wonderful to work with and very accommodating. The kitchen is probably the best equipped kitchen I have seen in a rental and made cooking meals for five very easy. The comfortable beds and the quiet location allowed for much needed rest at night. We also enjoyed watching the deer in the field behind the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Beth E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place
This was our second time staying at this property. It is a great location when we visit with family who live in the area. We had absolutely perfect weather for our weekend exploring the surrounding counties. We spent time at the Flood Museum, Flight 93 Memorial, and even spent an afternoon at the Johnstown Polka-Fest! We were traveling with my husband's two sisters and they both loved eating our meals on the screened in porch, and we were able to enjoy an evening around the fire pit. We had dinner one evening at Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford--very good and nice a outdoor dining experience. We had a vey busy, but lovely weekend..Thanks Liza!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect
My family and I journeyed apt to rural Pennsylvania for my nephews wedding. From the moment we arrived at this stunning guest house we felt like we were at home or visiting a relative rather than staying at a stranger’s house. Everything has been perfectly thought out. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was fully equipped. The towels were luxurious and plentiful. The TV worked and we watched movies in the evening. Outside there was a fire pit, gazebo, swimming pool (closed for the winter) Plus an open and enclosed patio. I wish I could stay there forever I loved every minute of it. We will definitely be back. My family agrees 100% and really enjoyed your stay. We were four adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W., Riverdale Park, Maryland, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home - quiet spot
We were looking to get away from the city for two weeks during the COVID-19 shutdown. We didn’t want to eat out, so we went shopping at the beginning of the trip and made many fabulous meals while there. The kitchen had everything we needed, including a Kitchen Aid mixer for baking! We brought our kayaks and went kayaking nearly every day on the many nearby lakes & reservoirs. We also enjoyed the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River. The stars were spectacular - we saw the Milky Way and the Perseids meteor shower after eating s’mores cooked on the campfire. The home was charming. The pictures on the listing don’t do this lovely home justice. Spotlessly clean, a cozy living room, and comfortable beds. Our favorite place was the screened-in back porch. My son loved the hammock. The owners were delightful, and we wanted for nothing during our stay!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peggy D.

Best Sister's "Weekend" Ever!
Every year my two sisters and I have "sisters' weekend". This year our weekend stretched to 5 days which we spent at Spring Meadow Guest House near Bedford, PA. The guest house is decorated beautifully with antiques, coverlets, braided and hooked rugs with lots of early American memorabilia, tastefully arranged. Liza has an eye for detail that is extraordinary. Everything necessary for a comfortable stay is provided. We spent hours drinking coffee, talking, watching a series on Netflix, reading, shopping at the Spring Meadow Antique store that is on the grounds, sightseeing at Old Bedford Village and the Flight 93 Memorial, lunch at Bedford Springs Resort, dinners out, breakfast in. Bob and Liza havecreated a little bit of heaven at Spring Meadow. The accommodations and hospitality exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended. We will be back!