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Exterior
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel crib, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Emporium, PA
  • Elk Country Visitor Center
    57 min drive
  • Kinzua Bridge State Park
    67 min drive
  • Cherry Springs State Park
    78 min drive
  • Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional)
    68 min drive

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House 20 Minutes from Elk Viewing and 5 Minutes from Local Restaurants!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
4.9 out of 5, Exceptional, (13)
The price is CA $187
per night
CA $346 total
includes taxes & fees
9 Jan - 10 Jan
House 20 Minutes from Elk Viewing and 5 Minutes from Local Restaurants!

About the area

Emporium

In Emporium .Stay at this Emporium apartment and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Flag Memorial Park and Emporium Borough Building. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Cameron County Court House and Mini Park.
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What's nearby

  • Straub Brewery - 19 min drive
  • Elk Country Visitor Center - 57 min drive
  • Elk State Park - 57 min drive
  • Kinzua Bridge State Park - 67 min drive
  • Cherry Springs State Park - 78 min drive

Getting around

  • Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mack's Rhythm & Brews Sports Bar - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Alpaca Retreat Off-Grid Farmstay - No WIFI, sketchy cell service. Unwind & Relax

Enjoy a unique farmstay experience in a private fully furnished upstairs apartment over an alpaca barn. In addition to our huacaya alpaca herd, you will encounter Willow (our horse boarder), dairy goats, chickens, ducks and barn cats as well as wildlife sightings of deer, turkey, elk or black bear! West Creek Rails to Trails abuts the farm and on clear nights experience dark skies stargazing from the deck. Savor an off-the-grid stay while you explore the wonders of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Property manager

Robin Kuleck

Languages

English

Property amenities

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Alpaca Retreat Off-Grid Farmstay - No WIFI, sketchy cell service. Unwind & Relax Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christian P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed the animals and rail to trail hiking.
Really enjoyed the stay. I wish we would have had time to talk to the owners and hear their story. Beautiful area.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpacas, Goats, Cats, Ducks and a Rooster- Perfect Farm Getaway!
We stayed here instead of Benezettte to see the animals! Anything you’d need is there. We didn’t have any issue with the slight smell and honestly I hate all smells and only noticed it the first time we walked in! The STARS!! Amazing! The rooster woke us up but what do you expect on a farm haha! Robyn is very kind, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Serena F.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect little getaway!
we loved our stay here! they are dog friendly which was a bonus! our dog loved playing around with the goats and alpacas! perfect little area, near many of sight seeing activities!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Mose T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed
We saw one review that mentioned something about the animal smell upstairs, but thought they might have been a "city sleeker". My wife and I both grew up on a farm so we can handle some animal smell, but the animal smell was horrible upstairs. We ended up going to a motel instead. I was able to contact Robin about the smell. I did give a few suggestions to try to minimize the smell. They did refund us most of the money, which we very much appreciated!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
Our stay was homey. Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kathryn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alpacas!
Everything great. We arrived in the dark and fumbled with the lack of lighting. We are older and not as nimble as we once were :) A light on by the side door would have been terrific. Loved flipping on light and seeing the kiddos! Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Quiet mountain out of the way area. Watching & interacting w the animals was a relaxing +++. Orange cat made us feel like home he's a keeper... Property owner was very nice and got my hubby to milk a goat which I never thought he would do. would go back in a heartbeat.. TYTYTY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
The apartment was very nice but above the animal pen and the smell was horrendous but once you shut the doors upstairs it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A gem off the beaten path!
A weekend away with great accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

Liked: Cleanliness
very nice with a few exceptions
The place was nice, but I would say that it needs to be understood that it is a working farm with all the odors associated with it. It was fine for us, but others should know. Also, the place has no air conditioning so consider that when planning in the summer. Other than that, it was an excellent apartment and we enjoyed the alpacas, the farm and the rail trail that runs through the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

dan h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for class reunion
Great gem of cameron county.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
Great location for all the surrounding country has to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday/Valentine's getaway
Husband and I had a wonderful stay at this cute little red barn/ alpaca farm!!! Robin was a wonderful host who actually taught us a few things about the animals and farming. We are grateful to have had this wonderful experience!! Will come back again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This was the perfect little place for my husband and I to have a quick little getaway. We had so much fun seeing all the alpacas and other little animals. Perfect location between St. Mary’s and Emporium making it easy for us to travel back and forth between attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was exactly what I needed for my stay in St. Mary’s. I enjoyed seeing the animals and the host were amazing. I did have an AT&T hotspot and was able to connect to the outside world. I would deffinetly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unplug.
We were a bit bummed nothing stayed in the barn and there were no animals to see while we were there. And it was a bit shockinf to find the bathroom door doesnt cover the doorway😅 But the property is lovely! The location is great! Everything was clean, working and obviously cared for! And the bed was so comfortable. Great place to unplug! Wed be happy to stay again when theres more time to enjoy it all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing stay
We had a relaxing getaway and stay here… animals on the property were so cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful country setting
The kids loved the animals. We just recently acquired a stray kitten and so the kids loved having our visitor Loki. They were also excited to see what other animals could be viewed from the apartment. Only down fall (with no fault to the owners) was the lack of service in parts. Did not discover until we were leaving that we could get some service on the porch but none inside the building. My 6 year old said he was sad to be going home. ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

joan b.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ahhh
Very relaxing place. Has all the essentials. Watching the animals (even in the rain) was entertaining. Quiet, close to many destinations you want to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Off the grid getaway
We loved being off grid, just wish we hadn’t ended up having 90 degree weather that week! Still, we were able to talk, read from actual books, and give our eyes a break from screens. The alpaca’s and goats, cats and ducks, all were delightful sights to see and hear which added to our relaxation! We’d love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Break from world
My favorite part of coming to pa yearly is put phones down because you have no service anyway and enjoy the beautiful land! The property with goats alpaca and friendly cats!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overnight stay
Great place… wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jesse M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool place
Nice quiet place to stay. Very clean. Great location. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donika M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect little getaway
Peace, quiet, and farm friends abound! Loki the feline ambassador greeted me upon arrival and showed me to the door (really, it was impressive!) of a clean, modern, and comfortable apartment. Well appointed space with plenty of room and activities for families. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023