Fish the "Little J"/Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State | House in Alexandria
2 Bedroom House in Alexandria
Step back in time, and enjoy a stay at our century-old family cottage, just minutes on foot to the Little Juniata River.
No "traditional" internet or broadcast TV -- so our home is ideal for guests who prefer to "unplug" from media distractions. Although...
Adequate WiFi service via the guest's own cellular data when tethered to a laptop or tablet has been reported by multiple recent guests, sufficient for remote network access and video streaming. (Experience may vary, however, according to the guest's cellular network. We will assist our guests in getting connected upon request.)
The cottage features a cozy living room with a CD/DVD player and flat screen TV. A wide selection of DVD films is available, or bring your own. Connection to video streaming services via cellular data with an HDMI cable connection is also possible.
Recent guests have reported good cellular service with Verizon and AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile. AND as of October 16. 2023 a new signal amplifier is active that boosts cell reception with quite satisfactory results!
The "Little J" -- well known to fly fishers far and wide -- is one of Pennsylvania's best trout streams and popular with kayakers and river tubers as well; we are just a mile down-river from the village of Barree.
Built in 1902 on a wooded acre by 2nd and 3rd generation descendants of late 18th Century settlers of northern Huntingdon County, the home has been carefully maintained and fully modernized -- serving both as a seasonal and a long-term residence over the last 120 years. Expanded periodically since first built, the home retains many of its original architectural features together with some period furnishings.
Take your morning coffee on our all-seasons porch (screened in warm weather, enclosed with thermal widows in cold weather). Hike up the road into the Rothrock State Forest lands. Hike the Mid-state Trail from a nearby trail head with adequate parking.
The cottage comprises about 975 sq ft (90 sq m) and can accommodate 4 guests comfortably.
The kitchen is equipped with dish soap, dish cloths and dish towels, pots and pans, cooking utensils, toaster, toaster oven with broiler, microwave oven, plates, cups, coffee pots (French Press and Italian Stove Top Espresso), glasses, and flatware. The kitchen seats up to 4 persons, with a 1920s-era Hoosier cupboard and a professionally-restored, 1950s-era gas range, ready for stove-top cooking.
IF YOU PLAN TO ROAST, BAKE, OR REHEAT, ask us to set the oven's standing pilot for you prior to arrival. (Note that this model range did not include a broiler.)
The two bedrooms are in the half-story loft: one with a queen bed and the other with two twin beds.
While many of our guests prefer to bring their own BED and BATH linens, we can furnish these at the guest's request for a one-time $30 fee to cover our linen laundry costs and make up the beds for you. We furnish bed pillows. comforters and light blankets.
You can draw the privacy curtain between the rooms if needed.
The house has modular and window air conditioning units installed in hot and humid weather.
The full bath has a tub with shower.
Our cottage is clean but not fussy: a kick-off-your-shoes, settle-in-with-a-good-book-or-good-conversation kind of place.
We are about 50 minutes from Penn State University and about 20 minutes from Juniata College.
Convenience stores and gas stations (10 minutes to Petersburg or to Alexandria) and supermarkets (20 minutes to Huntingdon) are within convenient driving distances. Several local eateries are close by for eat-in or take-out, and some for delivery.
Fish the "Little J"/Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State is located in Alexandria. Fish the "Little J"/Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Parking, among other amenities. This House features Kitchen, Air Conditioner, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Fish the "Little J"/Cozy Cottage convenient to Juniata College & Penn State has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Alexandria has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Alexandria, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Facility Overview
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Heating
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Air conditioning
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Towels provided
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Toilet paper
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Bathtub or shower
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Soap
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1 bathroom
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Shampoo
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2 bedrooms
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Bed sheets provided
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Dining table
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Living room
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Stovetop
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Spices
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Electric kettle
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Microwave
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Refrigerator
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Paper towels
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Oven
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Toaster
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Cookware/dishes/utensils
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Onsite parking
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No pets allowed
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Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
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If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
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No elevators
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Mountain biking nearby
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Birdwatching nearby
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Water tubing nearby
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Hiking nearby
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Hiking/biking trails nearby
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Fishing nearby
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Kayaking nearby
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Wildlife and game walks nearby
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Hunting nearby
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Books
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Video library
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DVD player
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TV
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Recycling
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Energy-saving switches
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Unit size: 975 sq ft (91 sq m)
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At least 80% lighting from LEDs
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English
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French
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German
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On the river
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In the mountains
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Near a hospital
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In a rural location
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Free WiFi
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Garden
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Porch or lanai
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Deadbolt lock
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Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
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First aid kit
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Fire extinguisher
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Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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