Host communication excellent. Cute house very close to the trail. Close to town, yet quite. Dreamingly comfortable beds - easy to get rest. House has everything you need. Fire pit was thoroughly utilized for smores, mountain pies, hot dogs, and good conversation.
The historic farmhouse was beautiful and a relaxing place to stay. The character of the house was preserved and blended seamlessly with modern conveniences. The host was friendly, easy to contact and was quick to respond. The fenced in yard was a bonus for the dogs. The house was centrally located to the places we visited including Raystown Lake, Pennâs Cave/Wildlife Park, Lower Trail Creamery and Farm Tour Friday events at Clover Creek Farm (cheese) and Stone Creek Farm - Lavender Field of Dreams. We would definitely recommend this property.
Unforseen change of plans, resulted in fantastic vacation.
No one wants to get that phone call less than a week before your vacation, saying that the house that you had rented a year prior will not be available due to unforeseen circumstances. I was fortunate enough to secure a stay at the Ganister House, and it was an absolute delight. The property was truly exceptional, with features such as ensuites and mini-splits in every room, convenient trail access, and ample table space for games and puzzles. I wholeheartedly recommend this property. Having grown up visiting historical properties, I thoroughly enjoyed examining the house in detail and trying to understand the various renovations it has undergone.The presence of a well-tuned piano in the dining room allowed my 9-year-old daughter to begin iPad piano lessons during our stay, and she made remarkable progress in playing and reading music. (I am now considering purchasing a piano for our home as a result.)The fenced-in yard made it incredibly easy to accommodate our furry family member.My daughter shared that she experienced the best sleep of her life, describing the bed as akin to being in a cloud.I certainly hope we have the opportunity to stay there again.
Outstanding from booking through the stay and departure. Wonderful place, great host, easy to contact, quick to respond. Beautiful House, well maintained, they thought of everything from tissues to coasters to wood for the fire pit. Great furnishings, comfortable, welcoming, and relaxing.
Rooms were spacious and well appointed. The decor and antiques were charmingly blended in with modern updates. Location was perfect for big PSU game. Hosts thought of everything--ample towels, linens, coffee station. Made us
We absolutely loved this property! Plenty of room for our family, including our two labs, and centrally located to the events that brought us to the area. We would absolutely recommend this property!
The home is beautiful and in a great location. I really liked having the walking trails so close and my daughter loved going down to the river each evening to play in the river. I hope that we will be able to go back again.
This was our second time here. Like before, the hosts were quick to respond to any question and the place is amazing. We especially enjoyed an impromptu firepit family gathering one night where the house even had logs for the firepit and marshmallow forks so that we could make smores. There is also a lovely piano in the house with a variety of sheet music for all levels of players. We plan to come back again.
This house is just the best in every way. We will definitely return. We enjoyed biking on the path which is right out front and taking walks to the blue hole and green hole. Next time we hope go make use of the wonderful kitchen and dining room.
We loved this place from the moment we arrived. It has all the modern conveniences but theyâve kept historical appearances. The rooms were spacious and the beds were comfy; each bedroom had its own en-suite. It was a perfect location for two of my favorite activitiesâbicycling and fishing. Too bad the weather didnât cooperate:( the hosts were gracious and responsive.
Very comfortable and accommodating. Visiting college son for Easter and was able to bring family and the dog along as well. Perfect! Already booked for the next time.
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.
Clean, spacious, beautiful! Perfect location for our family get-togetherâŠwalking 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!
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 vacationâŠone of our most treasured.
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.
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