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SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20

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Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong, books
Terrace/patio
6 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

6 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20390 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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East Waterford, PA
  • Place, Pennsylvania State University
  • Place, Juniata Valley Winery
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Juniata County Courthouse
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20

Welcome to "Shade Mountain Retreat." This is such a lovely private setting, perched on the side of a ridge among the rolling hills of Juniata County!

Watch the wildlife as you sip your coffee on the porch, relax in the hot tub, take a nature walk on the trails (28 private acres to explore!) and enjoy the numerous cozy spaces this property has to offer!

This property is WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE!!


INDOOR SPACE:
•The main floor is WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
• Large fully stocked kitchen on main floor
• Beautiful open living room space with cathedral ceiling
• Dining room with table that extends to seat 16+
• Basement family room with pool table and smart TV
• Laundry room in basement with 2 washers and 2 dryers


• Bedroom 1: Main level, queen bed, master bath with shower
• Bedroom 2: Main Level, queen bed
• Bedroom 3: Main Level, queen bed
• Bedroom 4: Main Level, queen bed
• Bedroom 5: Basement, one double bed, 2 single beds
• Bedroom 6: Basement, 2 single beds, 1 bunk bed
•Two full baths on main level (in addition to master bath)
• Full bath in basement and half bath/laundry in basement

Additional sleeping spaces:
•West loft - King bed and twin bed
• East loft - sleeper sofa
•Basement family room - sleeper sofa
•Office/sitting room in garage - sleeper sofa



OUTDOOR SPACE:
• Cedar barrel sauna
• Hot tub
• Two 60' long covered porches! Lovely spots to enjoy your morning coffee and watch the wildlife
• Fire pit area
• Basketball net
• Propane grill located under covered area outside the detached garage

•Large detached garage with rec room, ping-pong table, and smart TV on second floor

• 220V outlet in detached garage to charge electric vehicles


•We have WiFi, but it's not super fast as this is in a fairly remote area

•There is a landline phone available to use. There is generally limited cell service here, but if you have WiFi calling on your phone, you are welcome to use that.
You'll find features like a hot tub, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room at this cabin. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the cabin.
  • Air-conditioned cabin with kitchen, washing machine, and 4.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • Onsite recreation includes a sauna
  • 15.4 mi (24.8 km) from Juniata Valley Winery and 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Big Spring State Forest Picnic Area
This cabin offers its guests a hot tub and a sauna. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly cabin.

This cabin is smoke free.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Front entrance ramp
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,200 square feet
  • Water-efficient toilets

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Must be at least 25 years old to make a reservation Please note that no additional guests are allowed without prior permission
No loud music, parties or events without permission No ATVs, guns, or fireworks No smoking, vaping, use of illegal drugs, or other similar activities
Our goal is to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for every guest staying at our property! We look forward to hosting you! 😊

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed
Please contact me to inquire about hosting events.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: Please contact me to inquire about hosting events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Shade Mountain Retreat With HOT Tub! Sleeps 22
Shade Mountain Retreat With HOT Tub! Sleeps 20
Shade Mountain Retreat With HOT Tub!! 28 Acres Sleeps 20
SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ WITH HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20

SHADE MOUNTAIN RETREAT ★ CEDAR BARREL SAUNA & HOT TUB!! ★ 28 ACRES ★ SLEEPS 20 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Frances M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was very accommodating. Liked that there were so many hooks in bathrooms and other rooms. Haha
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness
This VRBO rental is fantastic and Jake, the host, was easy to communicate with and very responsive. The home is beautiful and spacious. The dining room table expands to fit a small army! The kitchen was well stocked with all the cooking equipment one could possibly want, and there was plenty of plates, bowls and silverware to accommodate a large group. We appreciated the extra full size fridge/freezer in the garage, to minimize the trips into town for groceries. Also, the hot tub was glorious after a long hike, and we enjoyed the fire pit most every night. WiFi worked well for those of us who needed to communicate with our office, and WiFi calling on our mobile phones was very clear with a strong signal. Overall, a wonderful experience with this VRBO rental! Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was great. Open floor plan. Bedroom space was more than expected. Huge garage and play space. Very clean hot tub and lots of towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

robert b., Mont Alto

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Weekend Trip

Every year our family of 16 tries to spend several days together enjoying each others company. This year we went to this property in East Waterford and loved the property and all of its amenities. From the pool table and ping pong table, to the fire pit, swing and rocking chairs on the porches, to the hot tub and sauna, everyone found something to do that was fun and relaxing. The kitchen was well stocked, the beds comfortable and the manager and housekeeper went above and beyond to make our stay enjoyable. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with others!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible Property

If you’re looking for an out of the way getaway, this is the place. Our group was here for three days and never left the property. Can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing home and location

I can not say enough good things about this home!It is in a beautiful, peaceful setting. The home is gorgeous! It is well stocked with everything you could think of. The hosts instructions were easy to understand and and he was very prompt with communication. Everything is as described or better! The beds are very comfortable and so are the couches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jared V.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Getaway!

This was such a great spot for our family vacation. Our group of 11 had such a relaxing, amenity-filled, and spacious getaway! The host, Jake, really went above and beyond with his communication throughout the weekend.The attention to detail with the decoration, furniture, and stocked kitchen, really made our stay extra relaxing. So many places to hang out, lots of chairs couches and tables to puzzle and game!The hot tub and sauna were excellent spaces to unwind and the garage game room was perfect for those who stayed up a bit later than the rest!Can’t recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect House

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margarita B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Home for a Weekend Escape

This home was truly the long weekend getaway of my dreams. It has all the coziness of a cabin weekend with modern amenities including a hot tub and sauna. The house was spacious and clean, had enough room for 6 couples to all have private spaces (with room to spare!) and large "family" dinners, and lots of tucked away spaces for relaxation (for example, we used one loft TV room for football watching and the downstairs TV family room for a nice movie night, plus don't forget the ping pong table in the detached garage and the amazing firepit!). It snowed while we were there and Jake, the host, did a phenomenal job communicating with us and making sure that someone came out to clear the driveway so we could safely head out on check out day. In short, it was perfection and I am so grateful to have had such a wonderful place to getaway with friends. My heart is so full and I am so thankful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness

PSU Weekend Getaway

Jake, the property host, was a pleasure to work with on any and all details of the house for the weekend getaway our group of friends that were in the area for the PSU - OSU game. The house was exactly as described, and the reviews are spot on! Spacious, clean, and everything you and guests could need. We have already talked about planning another trip to stay here in the future. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dyer H., New York, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

We had an absolutely great time. Places exactly as described and very neat and clean. The owner was easy to reach and was friendly to all of our requests. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend Getaway

Overall very happy with our stay! Jake is a great host and our group enjoyed the spacious property especially having fun at the ping pong table, relaxing in the hot tub and sauna, making s’mores at the fire pit, and getting our exercise walking through the nature trail…just to name a few!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

Beautiful quiet place in the woods!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends weekend

Amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended family gathering

Shade Mountain Retreat is a delightful place for an extended family gathering such as ours. The property is beautifully furnished ans maintained, with a roomy kitchen, lots of pots and pans, and abundant dishes and silverware. The wide-open central space and looong dining room table were ideal for our group encompassing 3 generations. We particularly liked all the wood paneling. There were lots of fun things to do, from indoor and outdoor games to hiking in the woods. All in all, a very enjoyable week for the entire family.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

April B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Getaway

House was the perfect location for our multi-family holiday Celebration. The hot tub, ping pong table etc was enjoyed by all ages. Plenty of space to have alone time and come together for meals and games. Most well stocked house we’ve ever rented (kitchen items, bathrooms items, towels, trash bags, etc). Jake was a wonderful host and was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sid B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal property for family vacation

- Jake is prompt, flexible, proactive, awesome! - Best for families wanting to spend time in one location - Ample rooms, beds, towels, amenities, hot tub, ping pong etc. - Unlike other properties this one has many bed rooms as well as multiple bathrooms - Not many places to visit close to the location i.e. remain in the property and have quality family time... thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lupita S., Aspers

Liked: Cleanliness

A beautiful labor weekend with church family!!!!

We had such of beautiful time in the middle of the nature, the air, the surrounding area with just us and God’s creations!!!! If you are looking for a quite place to be outside of your house and enjoy nature this is a great option!!!! Jake is awesome as an owner, very communicative. We had no problems staying here. Minus details that were very well addressed. If we will need Jakes place again. We will be very happy to stay here!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zema S., Butler, PA, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot

We recently spent a week at Shade Mountain Retreat with our family of 16. It's a wonderful property for a multi-generational vacation. Hiking trails and a firepit were available for our active members. A pool table was well used by all 3 generations present. The large property gave us space for many activities. There are extra activities available in the area. Our only concern was a lack of cell phone coverage (not Jake's fault)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Extended Family Gathering

This beautiful, clean property, situated in a lush green forest, was the perfect choice for our large extended family gathering in May. We were 14 guests of many ages, but there was always a possibility we might have had more, and it was nice to know we had room to sleep 20 just in case. Our elderly folks were quite comfortable among the 4 queen bedrooms on the main floor, without ever using stairs, to their delight. The kids were quite happy to be together in bedrooms on the lower floor, near the pool table (The site of a secret midnight pool tournament... rumor has it.) There are many different family rooms sprinkled around the 2 buildings, providing the various age groups to gather independently. Other indoor activities are available, and the very large ping pong game room above the garage was perfect for our rainy day. A VERY long dining table was key for seating 12 of us with even a few more at the counter, and the two extra refrigerators in the garage meant that our many meals over 5 days were possible without any food runs. Relatives all got a chance to reconnect while seated together. The large BBQ got used every night, and can officially fit 16 large steaks. Hiking trails (hilly) provided a bit of exercise and bird-spotting, while the fire pit was a big hit in the chilly evening. (Thanks to our awesome host for providing firewood!) Our host, Jake, was very responsive, before and throughout the rental process. We could not have asked for a better experience.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Really enjoyed my stay. Location is great House is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

Such a wonderful property! A great place to rest and relax with a large group of friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joselito V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escape from the hustle & bustle of city life

Wow is the first word that came out of everybody’s mouth. This place accommodated 20+ of our extended family to celebrate my mother in law’s 70th Birthday. The property is immaculate, very private, full stocked and well maintained. Hot tub, pool table, ping pong table and the Basketball hoop were a big hit. The hiking trail is definitely a must. Jake the host was awesome with communication and even had a welcome basket full of goodies. We had a Wonderful time with this property. Will definitely come back or will try Jake’s other property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023