Country Vacation Cottages in Aaronsburg

Welcome... to Country Vacation Cottages
Since 1937, these charming cottages have welcomed travelers to the
historic village of Aaronsburg nestled in the scenic, mountains of
eastern Penns Valley. Our five recently restored, fully modernized,
non-smoking cottages are among the few surviving "Family Cabins"
that once flourished along highways throughout America. The Schafer
family is committed to providing Family-Friendly, comfortable
accommodations and old-fashioned hospitality in a quaint small town
setting. We welcome children in our cheerfully but simply decorated
cottages.

Amenities:
All Cottages include the following Amenities:

• Towels & Bed Linens, Clock Radio, Soap/Shampoo
• Microwave, Toaster, Coffeemaker
• Basic Dishes, Pans, & Utensils
• Complimentary Coffee and Condiments
• Guest-controlled Heat and A/C
• Cable TV & DVD Player
• Wireless Internet Access (call for details)
• FREE passes to nearby Heated, Outdoor Public Swimming Pool
  (seasonal)
• Board Games & Yard games for use during your stay (upon request)
• Guest Handbook & Recreation Guide, which includes driving
  directions, maps & brochures for all local recreation, attractions
  and restaurants as well as information about the local Amish
  communities.
• Special arrangements can be made for dinner reservations, fresh flowers, Birthday Cakes, a continental breakfast basket, Amish baked-goods or snacks, or any other special items you might require for your special occasion stay. Reasonable fee will be charged.

Things to See & Do

Sample the Amish & Rural Life
Scenic eastern Penns Valley is the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish Farming Community. East Penns Valley is the home of several Amish sects. Horse-drawn buggies frequently clip-clop past the cottages each day. Visitors can sample
Amish life by visiting nearby farmer's markets and shops where the
Amish make and sell a variety of fresh produce, baked goods, quilts,
crafts, and furniture.

Shopping, Antiques, Flea Markets
Discover the next family heirloom at the numerous antique shops,
flea markets and quaint country gift shops within a short drive.

Activities

• Bowling & Billiards can be enjoyed at nearby Millheim Lanes.
• Spend the day FREE at the outdoor heated Pool at Soldiers & Sailors Park just 1 mile away.
• Two of Pennsylvania's most spectacular tourist caves are located
  just 10 minutes drive from the cottages- Penns Cave and Woodward
  Cave.
• Two of nature's most beautiful State Parks are nearby. Poe Valley
  State Park and R. B. Winter State Park. Both are FREE access and
  both feature mountain lakes with beaches for swimming, fishing,
  picnic facilities & trails for hiking.
• You have nearby access to Bald Eagle State Forest and the Mid-State Trail.

Tour & Explore 

• Just twenty-five minutes away is the city of State College home of
  the Main Campus of Penn State University. Visitors are welcome to
  explore the campus with its many museums, libraries, cultural
  pursuits, and sporting events.
• Take in a concert or show at The Bryce Jordan Center or Eisenhower Auditorium. Cottages are available for all sporting event dates including the famous Penn State Nittany Lion football games.
• Sample the delicious ice cream at the University Creamery!
• Downtown State College is a beautiful, vibrant college town with a
  dynamic night-life, movie theatres, unique shops and an extensive
  variety of restaurants.
• Visit to Historic Bellefonte and Historic Boalsburg for shoppping, historical museums and outstanding architecture.

Fairs & Festivals
Summer brings many outdoor fairs and festivals to the area.

• JULY: Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts and The People's Choice Festival of Pennsylvania
  Crafts totaling over 500 artisans from all over the country displaying and
  demonstrating their hand crafts. Both festivals feature wonderful
  performance artists, & musicians as well as award-winning festival
  food.
• MAY:
  Celebrate Memorial Day in Boalsburg, Pa. Crafts & Antique vendors, Civil War Re-enactments, great food & entertainment. Tour the nearby Boal Mansion and Pa Military Museum.
• Mifflinburg Buggy Days centered around the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum, activities include Museum Tours, Skilled Crafters, Entertainment, Vintage
  Antiques, Authentic Demonstrations, Tempting Treats, Period
  Blacksmith demonstartion, Children's Activities, Buggy Rides and
  concerts in the park.
• JUNE & SEPTEMBER:
  Nittany Antique Machinery Show fires up its engines at Penns Cave. Thousands of
  antique tractors and engines are on display for the public and there
  are many activities for the whole family. Bring comfortable walking
  shoes to browse the gigantic flea market area.
• AUGUST: The Centre County Grange Encampment & Fair in late
  August in Centre Hall, Pa. This 130+ year old
  traditional county fair is the only tent-camping fair in the USA.
  Local families live at the fair all week long and renew old
  friendships and have family reunions in 950 tents, 1300 RV's on the
  grounds. The fair boasts hundreds of concessions, over 7,000 exhibit
  items, amusement rides, and delicious "Fair Food". The kids will
  love having an up-close encounter with farm animals including Cows,
  Pigs, Horses, Sheep, Rabbits, Goats, and Poultry featured in
  livestock competitions. Don't forget the tractor-pulling contests!
  Top names in entertainment are featured at the FREE grandstand.
  There is much more for the whole family!
• DECEMBER: Christkindl Market in Historic
  Mifflinburg in December. It is Mifflinburg's version of an
  authentic German Christmas Market, inspired by the 700-year-old
  traditional German Christkindl Markt. This is a festive event for
  three days, Mifflinburg's Market Street, with its many churches, is
  lined with festive outdoor huts featuring vendors with unique
  handmade crafts and traditional Christkindl treats. The air is
  filled with the enticing aroma of roasted almonds, hot chocolate,
  Hungarian goulash, sweet sausages, gourmet coffees, and hot-spiced
  wine. Sample the delicious Christmas cookies, desserts, and the
  traditional German Lebkuchen (gingerbread) hearts. Catch the spirit
  of the season as glorious holiday music is performed on outdoor
  stages and in nearby churches.

Hunting, Fishing, Hiking, Skiing, Snow-tubing, Snowmobiling
Our cottages are popular with fishermen, who come for the
outstanding trout fishing in nearby creeks including Penns, Elk,
Fishing, Spring, White Deer & Spruce.
Hunting, hiking, mountain biking, boating, picnicking, & snow-
mobiling, can all be enjoyed nearby.
Winter and summer fun can be found at Tussey Mountain Ski Resort
including downhill skiing and snow tubing in winter and
Skateboarding and go-cart riding thru the summer. Enjoy the outdoor
concerts all summer.

Country Vacation Cottages are clean, casual and
comfortable, providing all the modern comforts of home in a quaint
small town setting. They are not ultra-fancy like a B&B nor are they
primitive like a cabin in the woods.
Our Cottages are excellent for Family Reunions and small Retreats of
up to 30 guests. Families & groups may rent all five cottages at
once. Special arrangements can be made for outdoor picnic canopies,
extra tables & chairs, equipment, catering or other services for an
additional fee.
*ALL RATES LISTED BELOW ARE BASE RATES (May-October). Please
contact us for:

• The Dicounted Weekly Rate,
• Off-Season Discounted Rates (November-April),
• Discounted Business Weeknight Rates
• Longterm Rental Rates
• Special Event/Holiday Dates may be higher
• Rates are subject to change
  (8.5% Applicable Sales Tax will be added)
  A $5.00-10.00 surcharge may be added for single night stays or extra persons.

COTTAGE #1: (2-3 guests)$75.00-$85.00/night
Nicknamed "the Fishermen's Cottage", this cottage is popular with fishermen &
other outdoor enthusiasts. It is decorated in relaxing denim blues
and has a casual atmosphere for folks on the go. It features

• 2 single beds in one room,
• a private bath w/stand-up shower,
• an efficiency kitchen with a table for two,
• an under-counter refrigerator with freezer
  compartment, an electric hotplate to cook on 
• a front porch with chairs.
• Beds can be made into a King size bed and a Cot for one child may be added.

COTTAGE #2 (4-5 guests)$85.00-$95.00/night
The open layout, many windows and cheery pastel green & white decor make this our most popular cottage. Relax & read the paper on the screened
side porch or sit under the stars and light a campfire. Recently remodeled this cottage is comfortable, casual and simply furnished for small families or a couple of friends. It includes

• two double beds in one room,
• a private bath with stand-up shower,
• a full eat-in kitchen with full size refrigerator, stove, & oven.

 COTTAGE #3 (2-3 guests)$75.00-$85.00/night
Affectionately called "The Honeymoon Cottage". This is a "cozy cottage
for two" that is popular with couples who need a simple getaway, it features

• a queen size bed,
• private bath w/stand-up shower,
• efficiency kitchen with table for two, under-counter refrigerator with a freezer compartment, electric hotplate to cook on.
• Cheerfully decorated in pastel green and white with a casual
  atmosphere. A Cot for one child may be added.
  
  COTTAGE #4 (up to 6 guests)$92.00-$120.00/night
  Cottage #4 features
• 2 separate bedrooms with a double bed in each room
• Double futon in the livingroom area,
• Private bath w/stand-up shower,
• Pat-in kitchen, full size refrigerator, stove, oven,
• Front porch with chairs
• Campfire ring.
• Open kitchen layout features a table for 6, a couch & loveseat.
• Each bedroom has a closet, and it's own entrance to the bathroom for
  added privacy and it's own exit to the front porch.

COTTAGE #5 (Up to 10 Guests)
$150-175/night (up to 6 Guests)
$190-235/night (7-8 Guests)
$240-280/night (9-10 Guests)
If you need a spacious yet private space for your fishing buddies,
family reunion or small group retreat, this cottage is ideal for
you. It includes:

• 3 bedrooms + 2 double Futons in the spacious livingroom. Bedroom #1 has a King size bed plus a twin bed. Bedroom #2 has
  2 double beds & Bedroom #3 has 2 single beds.
• One private bath with tub/shower combo
• Full size eat-in kitchen w/ refrigerator, stove, oven, dishwasher.
• Large semi-finished basement can be set up with tables & used for meetings/gatherings
• Outside there is a picnic table, campfire ring
• Front porch with chairs.
• Upon Request there is a diaper changing table, a high chair, a youth
  bed, booster seats & 2 additional single size inflatable Aerobeds.
• Open floor plan
• large front yard that adjoins the playground.
• Simply furnished with a casual atmosphere that is suitable for small children.