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10 Minutes to Cherry Springs, Dark Skies, Star Gazing, Hiking, Fishing, Skiing

10 Minutes to Cherry Springs, Dark Skies, Star Gazing, Hiking, Fishing, Skiing

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Valley Vista Lodge
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Valley Vista Lodge

Overview of 10 Minutes to Cherry Springs, Dark Skies, Star Gazing, Hiking, Fishing, Skiing

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Galeton, PA
  • Popular LocationCherry Springs State Park18 min drive
  • Popular LocationOle Bull State Park19 min drive
  • Popular LocationLyman Run State Park29 min drive
  • AirportSt. Marys, PA (STQ-St. Marys Municipal)104 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

10 Minutes to Cherry Springs, Dark Skies, Star Gazing, Hiking, Fishing, Skiing

Bedroom 1- 1 double bed Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen bed Loft- 3 double beds
The Lodge is complete with Knotty Pine interior and slate floors in the kitchen and dining area. The Great Room has a beautiful flagstone fireplace. Dining area has a separate woodstove to warm up by.
Central Air Conditioning
We provide DSL, T.V., DVD, an outdoor grill, fire pit, picnic tables on both porch and tower (110 electric on deck). Fly fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing, star gazing @ Cherry Springs State Park , geo-caching. Direct snowmobiling and horseback riding from the Lodge. Numerous state parks and the PA Grand Canyon with 30 minutes drive. Fly fishing only streams (Little Kettle) 15 minutes away. PA Wild Areas are a short drive.
The views from the Lodge and tower are gorgeous.

Property manager

Benn Batterson

Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Milky Way
The Old Alth Farm and Pavilion near Cherry Springs
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
10.0 out of 10, (54 reviews)
The Old Alth Farm and Pavilion near Cherry Springs

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Please contact the owner. We have a $25 pet fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Bookings canceled at least 30 days before the start of the stay will receive a 100% refund.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Galeton

This lodge is located in Galeton. Coudersport Golf Club and Coudersport Area Recreational Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cherry Springs State Park and Ole Bull State Park. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing.
Map
Galeton, PA

What's nearby

  • Cherry Springs State Park - 18 min drive
  • Ole Bull State Park - 19 min drive
  • Lyman Run State Park - 29 min drive
  • Colton Point State Park - 57 min drive
  • Pine Creek Gorge - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • Waldheim - 14 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 128 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 145 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 145 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
weekend get away
Cabin is very nice. Heed the 4x4 warning! Great location and if the weather would have cooperated, I'm sure the star gazing would have been amazing at that location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great do-over
We stayed last year to checkout the dark skies in midwinter but had completely overcast skies. This was a great do-over. Benn was accommodating again as he was last year. The property is in a great location. Extremely peaceful and a great getaway spot. We had clear skies and the best star view ever.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location
Wish we had more than just the weekend to explore the area. So much to do close by that we didnt have time for. But our daughter got a wonderful picture of the milkyway taken from the platform in the field, so she was thrilled. The cabin was nice. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanda G., Annville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
Great location for ATV’ing. House was clean and spacious.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable farmhouse
Fun hikes, friendly (though very few) people and a beautiful peaceful setting. We were a little bummed to not get to stay in the original house we booked, with an observation tower (we were switched to the owners farmhouse because the original property needed repairs), but with smoke from Canadian fires and nearly full moons (novice stargazer here) it was very hard to stargaze anyways. My kids especially enjoyed the backyard fire pit and making s’mores. Remember to bring towels for all different purposes: we remembered bath towels but forgot dish towels, small towels to dry our hands in the bathrooms and washcloths. Woops! In any case, we had a great stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Benn Batterson

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I was born and raised in Potter County. After meeting my wife and graduating from college we moved back to the area. The previous owner of Valley Vista of 35 years is a dear friend. After he decided to move closer to family and milder climates we were offered the Lodge to make our own memories.

We currently live and raise our family on a sheep farm in Potter County. We strive to provide a childhood of years gone past for our three children

Why they chose this property

We purchased this property as our retirement home. We had looked at building a home with a similar view but Valley Vista came on the market and we loved the location and layout. The privacy and quiet provides a peaceful setting

What makes this property unique

The gorgeous views both from the tower and lodge porch make Vista unique. Anything from stars to sunsets and wildlife in between. The Lodge sits on top of a ridge bordering 250,000 acres of State Forest with hiking trails and old roads to explore.
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