Places to stay near Horseshoe Curve National Historic Landmark

Hooting Haus Cabin | Hot Tub | Fire Pit | Loft

Nestled at the woods edge and named after our resident owl, Hooting Haus is a European styled cabin retreat close to all Penn State offers. The gourmet kitchen's rustic charm features a zinc island, butcher block counter and natural stone wall. Entertain guests at the artisan crafted pine table while dining next to the antique fireplace. Relax with a hot tub soak, then cap the evening sharing stories under an inky sky gathered round the fire pit with a soothing hot toddy or mug of creamy cocoa.

Fern Hill Cottage ~ With Hot Tub~ Nature~

Experience the tranquility of rural Pennsylvania with a stay at our serene cabin, nestled on 20 acres of land that's home to deer, turkey, and bear. The cabin features a relaxing hot tub and an outside fire ring. There's plenty to explore nearby, with the Thousand Steps just a short 15-minute drive away. Raystown Lake, East Broad Top Railroad, and Juniata River for fishing and canoeing are all within a convenient 25-minute drive. This cabin offers the perfect base for your Pennsylvania escape.

Misty River|Hot Tub| Container home(UTV Included!)

New Container home! Park your vehicle and load up your very own UTV and head down a well maintained trail to a new container home that is perched on a clifftop overlooking a river! With your own private bathhouse with running water, a hot water shower and a flush toilet! The perfect romantic getaway or a great way to enjoy nature! Winter is here! Stay warm with heat and an electric fireplace, and hot tub, hot showers, and heated bathhouse 50 feet from the container! View nature at its finest!

Cozy Cabin Among the Trees - Rustic Charm

Escape to this cozy 700 sq ft rustic cabin on 26 private wooded acres in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands—your peaceful nature retreat! Arrive via a serene 1/4-mile private gravel road. Unwind on the porch swing or hammock watching wildlife. Important: Driveway is dirt/gravel with small hill—drive slowly. Winter (Dec–Mar): AWD or 4x4 required. No TV/WiFi for true relaxation. Just 2 miles from Quemahoning Reservoir for fishing, kayaking, trails. Ideal for couples craving quiet reconnection.

Secret Garden Glamp

The glamp is a part of a bigger initiative to build a community infrastructure that produces generational wealth of mind, body, and spirit for a community at large. Yesterday, It was a forgotten dairy farm. Today it's a sanctuary to free your wild spirit. In a wild garden, everything is wild in mind, body, and spirit. And in that, there is peace and balance. This is a space to fast from the sensationalized life, and hone your mind, body, and spirit back to their wild & natural baseline.

Log Cabin

The primary bedroom features a queen-size bed, while the secondary bedroom includes a full-size bed. The living area is equipped with a sleeper sofa for extra sleeping space, and the loft adds two twin mattresses for additional accommodations, ideal for kids. The cabin’s kitchen is equipped with everything you need, including an oven and refrigerator and microwave. Whether you're enjoying time indoors or exploring the outdoors, this cabin offers the perfect balance of comfort and adventure.

Charming Home-Quiet-Modern Amenities & Fast Wi-Fi

Perfect for PSU game days / visiting family / weekend getaways Private, cozy cottage - lots of extras. Stocked with carefully chosen non‑toxic body & laundry products. Wake up after a comfortable night's sleep to a breakfast of eggs from our chickens, prepared in a well-appointed kitchen. After a day of sightseeing relax on the patio with a glass of wine & watch the sunset. Close to shopping, restaurants, UPMC Hospital, PSU Altoona, Horseshoe Curve, Canoe Creek, 2 miles to I 99 & US 22.

"Lost Eden" Raystown Lake, mountain views, hot tub

Get "lost" to nature in this luxury house for two, located a 5 minute drive from Shy Beaver boat launch. Atop a meandering mountain road, this unique chalet has treetop views, a 30-foot-high living room, and a open bedroom with a king bed. Lots of natural light filters in from skylights and windows. A spiral staircase adjoins both decks. The lower level has a relaxing hot tub with a privacy wall and patio furniture. A cable railing incloses the deck for an unobstructed view of nature.

Comfort and Convenience

We have extensively remodeled this special home and brought it forward from the 1960s while maintaining its character, including the original wrought iron railing and open vaulted living room. We've also incorporated some elements of Altoona's history into the home. It's the perfect cozy and welcoming space to rest and relax whether traveling for work, visiting family, or exploring the beautiful surrounding area.

Little Stone Cottage

Take it easy at this unique and tranquil getaway. Originally built as a carriage house in 1820 along with the adjoining stone home and a second stone building originally used as an out kitchen. This rustic cottage has been tastefully modernized and has a queen sized bed, full size refrigerator/freezer, gas range, large screen TV, heat pump that supplies air conditioning and heat, hot water shower

Modern Lake House at Raystown Lake

Modern 4BR/4BA cabin less than a mile from Shy Beaver boat launch at Raystown Lake. Surrounded by peaceful woods, this private home offers an open, contemporary design with space for family and friends. Enjoy an elevated deck with gas grill, a relaxing hot tub, and a cozy fire pit. Perfect for lake days, hiking, or unwinding in nature—your ideal retreat for relaxation and adventure.

Immaculate, spacious 3 BR, near UPMC + PSU

3 bedroom family home located one mile from Penn State Altoona, a few blocks from UPMC Altoona, and an easy drive up I-99 to State College. The whole house is available and set up to be a convenient and relaxing stay... it is great for individuals, couples, families, and larger groups. The first floor has a spacious, open concept floor plan with windows everywhere.