Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access
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About this house rental
Calling all outdoorsy types, history buffs, train enthusiasts, and Penn Staters - Ganister House is perfect for you! Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly historic home. Originally the site of a log cabin in the 1790s, the home now boasts 3 en-suite bedrooms and a multitude of gathering spaces, including large fenced-in yard with firepit. Easily access historic canal and railroad sites, miles of river and hiking trails, state game lands, and even get to a PSU game in 45 minutes!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Allegheny River, PA
House in Allegheny River, PA
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for pets
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(32 Reviews)
5.0
Absolutely beautiful home. We all had a blast!
5.0
We were so impressed from the moment we drove up to the house. It was one of our most memorable vacation homes. Aside from the beauty and comfort, the house was well stocked with all the essentials. We had no issues preparing our Thanksgiving meal in the well equipped kitchen.
We loved being so close to the Lower Trail which we walked every day with our dog Maddie. And the huge enclosed yard was a great addition for her and us.
We all wished we could have stayed longer the
than 5 nights. Hopefully we can stay again. Everything was as described and the host was great! I highly recommend staying here. A beautiful mix of old and new that must be seen in person to fully appreciate.
5.0
Clean, spacious, beautiful! Perfect location for our family get-together…walking and hiking out the front door; Happy Valley and PSU a fairly short and very pretty drive on 45. We had an excellent family stay!
5.0
Beautiful house and perfect for families with dogs!
5.0
We had an amazing time at the Ganister House from the time we walked in the door until the time we left. It was a beautiful home away from home that exuded the positivity of the charm of the history of the home, the kindness of the owners and the nature of the surrounding the environment. We loved this vacation…one of our most treasured.
5.0
Loved the house and the location. Close enough to shopping, dining, etc., but far enough away to be secluded. Appreciate that our dogs were able to travel with us and have a secure yard to play in. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to stay in the area. Very responsive host as well.
5.0
A wonderfully restored historical home that was very comfortable for 6 adults and dogs. The fenced in yard was so relaxing with a fire pit and shady trees. Highly recommend this property for a group there is lots of room in the kitchen and sunroom plus the backyard, it was great. Thanks so much for opening your home to us. Everyone loved it
5.0
We rented this house to accommodate family coming to town for my daughter's college graduation. We also had a small party for her. It did rain so we were very thankful for the space in the house. The house was amazing. So many little details that just made you feel at home. We would definitely stay again.
5.0
Home was beautiful, hoping for a bit more privacy. Very clean, lots of things provided. Smell of water was awful and turned my jewelry brown. Overall though it was great!
5.0
What a fabulous historic home in a lovely location. We enjoyed walking the trail, sitting by the fire pit, playing the games and building puzzles. The local canoe creek state park is fabulous and worth a visit. We will be back!
5.0
Great property and great location! The six adults and two children along with our family dog had a wonderful visit to this area. The home was very clean with plenty of space and very comfortable. The hike trials are literally out the front door. We had grat fun with walks on the snowy trails. We will be back for adventures in the summer/fall. Awsome viist to theis well maintained property.
5.0
While the property photos were appealing, sometimes the arrival meets disappointment. This property is just the opposite. We were delighted by the spaciousness and ample window light in a rural house. Additionally, the house comes with a fully stocked kitchen and dining room, comfortable living area and tasteful bedrooms. We recommend this property without reservation.
5.0
Love the character in old homes and this does not disappoint. It is well kept and clean. Having the fire pit was a big plus since temps dropped down to the 30s at night. Host is quick to respond and neighbors seem to keep to themselves.
5.0
We could not have asked for better hosts or a lovelier property. We had a great weekend.
Thank you.
5.0
A lovely home, encompassing the best of historic features and modern conveniences. Stocked with all the essentials you’ll need for your stay. Great communications with host. Humans and dogs agree, this is a fantastic place to stay!
5.0
The property was beautiful. Rented for a weekend and had a family reunion on Sat. Big yard, kitchen was huge as well. Plenary of room for everyone to have a great time.
The owner thought of everything. Extra towels, sheets, toiletries ect….
The house is beautiful. Like stepping back in history!
Would rent this again!
4.0
We enjoyed our stay in this historic house. It is a roomy house able to comfortably fit 6 people.
5.0
This was a perfect setting for our family gathering birthday celebration! The house is beautiful and was so comfortable for all of us - even the dogs! Our hosts were attentive and responsive when we had a few questions. The house has a wonderful historic character with every modern convenience. We loved dinner around the big table, the fire pit, the rail trail - all of it! If we are ever looking to stay in the area again we will definitely be back!!!
5.0
The blend of historical aspects and modern designs have come together for one fabulous and welcoming place to stay. It was our first full family vacation! We spent some time outdoors and spent quality time together in side. We had good home cooked meals, played games, visited Lincoln caverns, kayaked, swam, fished, walked the trails, and visited the water park. Overall, it was a wonderful time of bonding! The hosts are friendly, very kind and great to work with. Thanks for a cozy stay while we enjoyed our family!
5.0
History unites
The blend of historical aspects and modern designs have come together for one fabulous and welcoming place to stay. It was our first full family vacation! We spent some time outdoors and spent quality time together in side. We had good home cooked meals, played games, visited Lincoln caverns, kayaked, swam, fished, walked the trails, and visited the water park. Overall, it was a wonderful time of bonding! The hosts are friendly, very kind and great to work with. Thanks for a cozy stay while we enjoyed our family!
5.0
An amazing place to stay !!
I do not have enough good things to say about this amazing house, property and location. The house has incredible charm. It is a beautiful old stone house with lots of history but has all modern amenities inside. The beds were very comfortable and there are multiple tables in both the kitchen, dining room and sunroom to eat. The fenced yard was huge and perfect for our dogs. The house is located right off of a beautiful long trail for walking, running or bike riding. There is also lots to do in the surrounding areas. The host was extremely responsive to my questions. I would highly recommend staying in this VRBO home if you are in that area !!
5.0
Family visit
Charming, good location to lots of state parks and lakes, well equipped, lovely yard, great neighbors, the walking path on the canal is a real bonus.
5.0
I stayed in this beautiful home with my parents, husband and two dogs. When we first arrived we were automatically in awe over the beauty of this home, pictures do not do it justice! Not only was is extremely clean, we were all so very comfortable throughout our stay. We enjoyed the river, the walking trail and sitting out in the fenced in yard with our dogs. We also got a-lot of amazing history of the home that we all enjoyed very much. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for your hospitality! ❤️
5.0
A Lovely Time in a Lovely Home
This house is incredible, one of the best houses my family and I have ever rented! The house is so charming, very clean, and well-stocked with essential items (soaps, linens, detergents, etc.). We love that the hosts kept the historical feel while upgrading some amenities for comfort (central air, updated bathrooms, very comfortable beds). The location couldn’t be beat and we enjoyed walking the Lower Trail daily. We also spent time grilling outside and enjoying the beautiful yard. Without hesitation, we’d love to stay here again. Thank you for opening your home to us!
10.0
I stayed in this beautiful home with my parents, husband and two dogs. When we first arrived we were automatically in awe over the beauty of this home, pictures do not do it justice! Not only was is extremely clean, we were all so very comfortable throughout our stay. We enjoyed the river, the walking trail and sitting out in the fenced in yard with our dogs. We also got a-lot of amazing history of the home that we all enjoyed very much. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for your hospitality! ❤️
5.0
Fun family getaway.
I stayed in this beautiful home with my parents, husband and two dogs. When we first arrived we were automatically in awe over the beauty of this home, pictures do not do it justice! Not only was is extremely clean, we were all so very comfortable throughout our stay. We enjoyed the river, the walking trail and sitting out in the fenced in yard with our dogs. We also got a-lot of amazing history of the home that we all enjoyed very much. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you for your hospitality! ❤️
5.0
This gracious and comfortable home was the perfect base camp for our family for Penn State graduation. It is a beautiful 45 minute drive from campus. The location took us out of the hubbub in town and gave us time and space to relax and celebrate. The three bedrooms each with a clean, modern bathroom makes it easy to travel with multiple family units. The kitchen is big, charming and well stocked. We cooked all of our meals in the house and it was a pleasure in that kitchen. The living spaces are generous and very comfortable. The yard is large and fenced. The house is situated in a very historic and picturesque spot, right on a walking and biking trail that we used that each day. Two days of our stay were rainy and the house was a great place to hang out indoors. Our last day was sunny and we got a taste of all of the outdoor opportunities the area affords.
The owners were very responsive when we had questions and the house itself had everything we needed, and then some!
We would love to go again and explore all that the area has to offer.
5.0
The property was very nice and we had everything we needed. There were 4 of us visiting for a quilting weekend. With the dining room, kitchen and sun porch there was plenty of room for us to spread out our sewing machines and fabric and still have room to eat and visit. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom which made it very convenient for the 4 of us staying there. The fenced in yard made the stay nice for my dog as she enjoys being off leash. We also enjoyed being next to the rail trail and took several walks. Make sure you look at the picture of the outside of the house before you go. As stated in the house description, cell signal is not very good and I couldn't get access to my emails once I got there. I had to go into town to get to the email and see what the house looked like from the outside. The house number being put on the front door would be helpful. Thank you Rachel for making your house available to us.
5.0
Blair County Property
The property was very nice and we had everything we needed. There were 4 of us visiting for a quilting weekend. With the dining room, kitchen and sun porch there was plenty of room for us to spread out our sewing machines and fabric and still have room to eat and visit. Each bedroom had it's own bathroom which made it very convenient for the 4 of us staying there. The fenced in yard made the stay nice for my dog as she enjoys being off leash. We also enjoyed being next to the rail trail and took several walks. Make sure you look at the picture of the outside of the house before you go. As stated in the house description, cell signal is not very good and I couldn't get access to my emails once I got there. I had to go into town to get to the email and see what the house looked like from the outside. The house number being put on the front door would be helpful. Thank you Rachel for making your house available to us.
5.0
Penn State graduation stay
This gracious and comfortable home was the perfect base camp for our family for Penn State graduation. It is a beautiful 45 minute drive from campus. The location took us out of the hubbub in town and gave us time and space to relax and celebrate. The three bedrooms each with a clean, modern bathroom makes it easy to travel with multiple family units. The kitchen is big, charming and well stocked. We cooked all of our meals in the house and it was a pleasure in that kitchen. The living spaces are generous and very comfortable. The yard is large and fenced. The house is situated in a very historic and picturesque spot, right on a walking and biking trail that we used that each day. Two days of our stay were rainy and the house was a great place to hang out indoors. Our last day was sunny and we got a taste of all of the outdoor opportunities the area affords.
The owners were very responsive when we had questions and the house itself had everything we needed, and then some!
We would love to go again and explore all that the area has to offer.
5.0
We got to meet a new cousin “Scott” in this tiny village. We were able to talk about old family members long gone. We also walked familiar paths that once were rail tracks. I was able to point out the old post office village store that are no longer standing along with other sites.
5.0
What a wonderful house! We had a great time exploring the local area as well as extended trips to Altoona and State College (both pretty close).
The house itself was beyond charming, very clean, and had everything you could need. The pictures do not do it justice. TV, fridge, oven, stove, microwave, about 5 different spots to enjoy a meal… what more could you want. And, the owners communication is too notch. She responded quickly to any question we had, and went above and beyond when we so stupidly left something behind. We will be booking again!
5.0
Ganister village home of grandparents
We got to meet a new cousin “Scott” in this tiny village. We were able to talk about old family members long gone. We also walked familiar paths that once were rail tracks. I was able to point out the old post office village store that are no longer standing along with other sites.
5.0
Stupendously Clean
What a wonderful house! We had a great time exploring the local area as well as extended trips to Altoona and State College (both pretty close).
The house itself was beyond charming, very clean, and had everything you could need. The pictures do not do it justice. TV, fridge, oven, stove, microwave, about 5 different spots to enjoy a meal… what more could you want. And, the owners communication is too notch. She responded quickly to any question we had, and went above and beyond when we so stupidly left something behind. We will be booking again!
5.0
Enjoyable stay.
A very nice historic property. Its location by the river and walking trail was ideal. The fenced in yard for the dogs was an unexpected plus. The only downside was the water pressure is low. It would not deter me from renting it again.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Allegheny River?
The average price for a rental in Allegheny River is $149 per night. This rental is $82 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Historic stone farmhouse with rail trail and river access?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen / kitchenette, internet / wifi, and fireplace.
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