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Black Connection Valley Lodge

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Terrace/patio
6 bedrooms, free WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18206 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Black Connection Valley Lodge

Tired of your busy lifestyle or just looking for a relaxing getaway? At Black Log Valley Lodge your peace can be restored. Surrounded by an abundance of Oak trees, you'll find the lodge, overlooking acres of forest. With the scent of the woods wafting in the air and the sound of chirping birds, you'll find tranquility. Although relaxation is key, there are multiple extracurricular activities to keep you occupied during your stay. Right outside your back door you will find a fire pit, swing set, a horse-shoe game and walking trails. Not too far down the road you will find access to a creek well equipped for fishing or cooling off. This is a perfect activity in the spring and summer. And as the weather transitions, the coziness of the cabin will be irresistible. Cuddle up by the gas fireplace and watch a movie. The possibilities are endless with the sights and scenery nearby.
Don't miss your opportunity to experience nature at its finest, book your stay with us.

Total (6 bedrooms )

Basement:
Bedroom 1: Double bed
Bedroom 2: Double bed
Full bathroom

Main Floor:
Kitchen (refrigerators, oven, stovetop, microwave, cookware provided)
Living room (TV, DVD/VCR player)
Full bathroom (bathtub and shower)

Second Floor:
Bedroom 1: Queen bed
Bedroom 2: Two double beds and a crib
Bedroom 3: Two double beds
Bedroom 4: One double bed and two twin beds
Full bathroom

Activities:
Quoits (provided)
Outdoor fire pit
Swing set
Biking/walking trails
Yard games
Fishing/swimming creek within walking distance
Juniata River with dock (4 miles)
Raystown Lake (20 miles)
Cowans Gap State Park (16 miles)

Property manager

Phares Zeiset 717-471-0927

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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 there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2220 sq ft (206 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Pet fee is 35.00 per pet

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
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

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Orbisonia, PA

What's nearby

  • Rockhill Trolley Museum - 18 min drive
  • East Broad Top Railroad - 19 min drive
  • American Legion Country Club - 22 min drive
  • Juniata College - 35 min drive
  • Raystown Lake - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • Huntingdon Station - 32 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whitsel's Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Checker's Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hill Valley Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Johnny' S Place - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Original Italian Pizza - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Connection Valley Lodge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Connection Valley Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Connection Valley Lodge ?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Black Connection Valley Lodge located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cabin is within 12 mi (20 km) of Rockhill Trolley Museum, East Broad Top Railroad, and American Legion Country Club. Thousand Steps - Standing Stone Trail is 11.8 mi (19 km) away.

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Black Connection Valley Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 84 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chadd R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place
We enjoyed our stay so much. Will definitely be going back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jack S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
This is our 2nd time staying here. Enjoyed the location and area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time
We had a great time with family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place for a quiet family get away.
Nice place for a quiet family get away. Very remote, we saw a bunch of turkeys and other wild life, and could hear coyotes howling in the distance. The firepit/play set area was great for both adults and kids. Plenty of space for a large family.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very nice relaxing place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
Lodge was spacious in all areas, kitchwn, living room, deck, outdoors, plenty bedrooms and rest rooms. Fully stocked ( kitchen utensils) for a crowd, down to having dish towels available ( although we brought our own). Family enjoyed fishing and tubkng nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyable Family Getaway!
Beautiful wooded property. Enjoyable putdoor activities on site. Perfect place for infants to great grandparents to enjoy each other. Spacious. Comfortable. Relaxing. Host was very helpful with any questions I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Tara T.

Great family getaway!
The house was clean and spacious. There was plenty of room for all of us. The property was beautiful and very private. The fire pit was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

6/10 Okay

marvin m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get together
Family friendly-average accomodations. Shower knob off in the basement shower, beds need new mattresses,breakers would flip in the kitchen when running more than one appliance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

Robin R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Our stay
We had a few issues right from the start which I left a list of for the owner. Property was not as close to Lake Raystown as we would have liked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gretchen F.

Wonderful getaway from everything!
This was a great place to get away and enjoy a few days of family bonding. Even the teens talked and played games with everyone. The house was clean and thoughtfully planned for large groups with plenty of beds and plenty of seating inside and out! There were fans in every room making it very comfortable for sleeping. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lillian B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very nice and secluded
we enjoyed it very much. lots of room for 17 people. only drawback no cell service. have to drive 2 miles to get it. lots of shade
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Camp
Camp was wonderful! This is a great house with a kind owner. There is so much space to accommodate a large group but also cozy enough for a smaller group. This was our second stay here and we have plans to return next year. Check in is easy. The owner provides you with area info and has the vet phone number posted in case you bring a fur baby that needs help. Nearby mountains are beautiful. Wildlife sightings are common. People in town are friendly and helpful. We enjoyed campfires, walks, horseshoes and more. Nearby Raystown lake is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Farheen A.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Budget friendly stay
If you’re looking for a low budget/good enough stay. Obviously nothing fancy as you can see from the pictures but had everything we needed for the stay. The large property with firepit, yard games, balcony with grill, and nearby lake and river are great. The biggest negative for me was the cleanliness - it’s an old place with some broken things. This is definitely a bare minimum place- there is no washer and dryer, no dishwasher, you have to bring all your own bedding and towels (which can be inconvenient for a large party). But all this information is provided in the listing so it’s communicated up front as long as you pay attention to the details. We were out and about most of th
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
There were 13 in our group. The cabin is spacious and the kitchen features a large gathering table. We appreciated the well stocked kitchen and extra table to put on covered deck. All the kids ate on the deck. We enjoyed the woods and peaceful setting The kids loved playing on the property and in the nearby creek. The guys went fishing on the river and we had camp fires in the evenings. There is an extra charge if you use their firewood. We brought our own. This is a great place if you just want to relax and enjoy family time and nature. Suggestions would be more thorough cleaning. Mattresses need replaced and mattress protectors washed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Jason O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Comfortable, quiet, but no cell service.
Zero cell service. You have to drive about 4 minutes to the top of the mountain to get cell service. Since there is also no WiFi, that means you are completely out of touch with the outside world. Be sure to bring cards, other games, some puzzles or crafts to stay entertained while in the house. There is a DVD and VCR, but the single TV in the house is not HD. It's an older tube TV. Decent sized, but don't plan on plugging in your Roku or FireStick (wouldn't work anyway without WiFi). I always load a few movies on my laptop, for the kids or for my wife and I to sit and watch at night, and then plug the laptop into one of the TV's at the house using an HDMI cable. That won't work with this TV. Just note that. Very nice house, pretty big, and good for 2 families with kids, maybe 3 families if they share beds and you don't have a ton of kids, or good for multiple couples. Tucked in the woods a little bit, so it's very secluded from any neighbors. Well kept and clean. Very cool deck on the second story out back overlooking the swing set and fire pit area. So parents can relax and still see the kids while they play outside. There's a queen bed listed, but we didn't see a queen bed anywhere in the house. My wife and I sleep in a queen at home and whenever we rent a house (this was our 3rd house rental through VRBO). So we settled for one of the Full beds. If you want a secluded setting, it is definitely that. Just note the zero cell service (for any carrier) and no WiFi.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Everything as Advertised - Great Lodge Weekend Getaway!
Our group thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Black Log Valley Lodge in June 2019. Although, this property is rural. The owner provided us with a comprehensive e-mail listing everything we would need to get the most out of the Lodge. The directions from the turnpike were spot on and the lodge was easy to identify from the road. Upon arrival, we were able to secure entry to the property. Once inside, everything was labeled appropriately to get the lodge up and running. Checkout was also streamlined and logical based on the description. The electricity had no issues, the water was clean and the hot water also worked. We were in the deep woods, so there were a few bugs around the doorways and outside of the windows; however, to our delight the inside of the lodge was essentially bug free. Regarding the kitchen, it met our needs perfectly. Two large refrigerators, an oven, microwave, and range (Which all worked great). In addition, enough silverware, plates, cups, etc to give us what we needed during our stay. Owner also had a grill with propane, which made dinner easy to prepare. There is no dish washing machine. Plan accordingly There were a total of six bedrooms (four upstairs; two in the basement). You have to bring your own linens which is fine. There is no Laundry at the facility, plan accordingly There were three bathrooms, one on each floor. Each had a shower and were clean. Outside, there was ample seating along with additional chairs in the garage. Garage also contained some yard games (Horseshoe, Cornhole, etc.) to pass the time. Fire pit was also well constructed and maintained. There was some wood there; however, this is for the owner during their time. As a result, bring your own wood. Regarding the location, we went into Mt Union for supplies which was roughly 20 minutes away. That town had food, beverages, fuel, and supplies to meet your needs. Lake Raystown and Altoona are also within an hour from the lodge. Finally, if you're looking for the lap of luxury (Cell Service, Internet, Cable, Air Conditioning, etc.) this place is definitely not for you. There is no cell service, a single CRT TV with a DVD player, and no Internet. However, it was great for our purposes as we wanted to connect with our group and unplug for the weekend. The lodge is also secluded so you don't hear/see the neighbors which is also a plus. Very Relaxing and highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Kim L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Restful Family Weekend
This house accommodates our family well with its many bedrooms and bathrooms, and large living room. We enjoyed visiting on the porch, around the fire outside, and on the swing-set.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chadd R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
2nd year in a row at this place and will continue going for many years. Great place to relax. Entertainment is close by, but we love sitting by the fire the most. Highly recommended
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashlyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect secluded cabin
This was our second stay. We returned to this cabin for the simplicity and seclusion. Just enough entertainment for a relaxing time and big enough for family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded family cabin
Perfect cabin to accommodate multiple families. Nice open layout on first floor with kitchen, large table and livingroom allowed conversation during meal preps. Beautiful fire pit, large bundles of wood for only $5. Surrounded by woods. Only negative was there was not much close by and the mountain roads make travel take a very long time. The host was very responsive. I would recommend this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location for a guy's weekend
I just got back from an extended weekend at this camp with 14 other guys in their 30s and 40s. It was EXACTLY what we hoped for. Secluded out in the woods, plenty of space outside to do stuff, plenty of space inside to hang out, enough sleeping arrangements for all of us. Couldn't recommended high enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
This cabin was perfect for our annual family trip. We had 14 people with an age range from 2-62 years and a dog. The cabin was clean and plenty of rooms and seating for everyone. The kids had a blast on the swing set. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

peter b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, spacious family accommodation
Multigenerational family gathering for Baptism in nearby town. Age range from 4weeks to 90 years old. Everyone had a place to stay, enjoy nature on the porch and fire pit, beautiful woods with some walking trails. Ground floor be dry with attached bathroom was perfect for grandmother
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
secluded getaway
nice place tucked back in the mountains. would return. bring sheets, TP, etc as host guides; basic cooking supplies are in home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024