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Bright carriage house steps from rail trail and river & 45 minutes to Penn State

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior detail
Smart TV

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Williamsburg, PA
  • Canoe Creek State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Penn State Altoona
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Raystown Lake
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County)
    ‪33 min drive‬

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About the area

Williamsburg

Located in Williamsburg, this cottage is on a river, within a 5-minute drive of Riverside Park and Williamsburg Library. .This cottage is 11.7 mi (18.8 km) from Raystown Lake and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Williamsburg Borough Office.
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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

  • Altoona Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Altoona, PA (AOO-Blair County) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sizzler - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Villa Capri - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rax - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪American Legion post #456 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dub Burg Brewhouse - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright carriage house steps from rail trail and river & 45 minutes to Penn State

Situated in the village of Ganister, steps away from the Lower Rail Trail and the Frankstown Branch of the Juniata River, the completely remodeled Carriage House at Ganister is a cozy place that is centrally located for everything Central PA has to offer! State parks & game lands, Raystown Lake, National Historic sites, and PSU are all within 45 minutes. Or bring your fishing gear, bikes, and kayaks and enjoy the nearby river and trail! The single-floor living space is ADA-friendly for mobility.

The Carriage House at Ganister is bright and airy, with an open living space including a dining table for four and a full kitchen. Curl up in the reading nook while enjoying a favorite beverage or partaking in an afternoon nap. Use the full kitchen to cook your favorite meal after a day biking the Lower Trail, kayaking the Juniata River, fishing in Piney Creek, attending a Penn State game, or enjoying any number of activities the area has to offer.

Once you're ready to turn in for the night, drift off to sleep in the queen sized sleigh bed or in the bunk beds, which are perfect for the young or the young-at-heart.

The lower level is separated from the living space by a locked door, but is where the washer and dryer are located and is available for storage of any outdoor equipment you might wish to bring. You can also borrow our bike or rent one of our kayaks for $50 per kayak, per stay; we have 3 single kayaks and 1 tandem kayak. This space is also used by the owners and nearby guests.

Guests are able to access the entire Carriage House. The lower level is separated by a locked door as it is accessible to nearby guests and the owners via the garage door.

Looking for more space? Check out Ganister House, an historic stone farmhouse located only steps away!

The Carriage House at Ganister has recently been made available, so we appreciate your patience as we finish up minor items such as final trim painting, painting the stairs to the lower level, and organizing construction materials in the lower level (garage area).
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Please note there are open stairs

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 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