Escape to The Whitetail Cottage, a serene retreat nestled near Black Moshannon State Park and PSU. Perfect for family gatherings, this spacious 1,600 sq ft home offers ample parking and outdoor rocking chairs for relaxation. Enjoy nearby hiking trails or ride your ATV/UTV on local trails just a short drive away.
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Entire home
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air-conditioning
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State
Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay. Minutes to Black Moshannon State Park & less than 30 min to PSU. We want this to be your home away from home with all the conveniences without having to bring it all. The Whitetail Cottage is over 1,600 square feet. Perfect for family, friends, special gatherings, and many other experiences. Come hike, hunt, kayak, ATV/UTV trails, canoe, bike, boat, or relax by the fire! There are plenty of outdoor rocking chairs for all. Hiking trails, snowmobile trails, and ATV/UTV trails are located very close to this property. 10-15 minute walking distance to Black Moshannon State Park Beach and store. Less than a 30-minute drive to State College/Penn State University. Parking is directly outside the door! Bring your ATV's or UTV's and park them here on the property. For ATV/UTV riders: Go right and there is a rush township road a few hundred feet down the road. That will take you to SSRT. Bedrooms: 4 Bed: 6 Bathrooms: 2 Additional areas: 5 All areas are just for guests
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Work spaces
Desk
Desk chair
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Gym
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)
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
Conserve water, the cottage is on a well
For large parties over 20 people, we require a porta john rental
Do not put metal/foil in the microwave
Washer/Dryer is available
Check-out procedure: • Pile soiled laundry outside each room • Please clean up •Put all trash in container on back porch • Clean your dishes, put away
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Note from host: Please clean up after your pet inside/outside
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
No underage drinking
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 50
Note from host: No underage drinking
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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
About the area
Philipsburg is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Black Moshannon State Park and Black Moshannon Beach, while Rowland Theatre and Palmer Museum of Art are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Bryce Jordan Center or Beaver Stadium. Visit our Philipsburg travel guide
Is Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).
How much is parking at Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State located?
Situated in Philipsburg, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Black Moshannon State Park and Black Moshannon Beach. Philipsburg Dog Park and Union Church and Burial Ground are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Relaxing Cottage near Black Moshannon and Penn State Reviews
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Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was definitely one of the cleanest places that I ever rented.
The host was incredibly welcoming and helped us asap with my mistake with the entry code.
Loved it there! AND am going back for 4 nights in October!
3 generations stayed at the cottage for a Penn State football weekend. The cottage was clean and check in was easy. Note that the ceilings are a bit short making the top bunk in one bedroom best suited for a child. The Start Park is beautiful, but does have you on some winding roads getting too and from places like State College
Property was great! Everything worked out perfect for our weekend. The location is perfect for access to Black Moshannon park and all the activities. Would definitely stay here again.
Absolutely beautiful! This place is perfect, great location, awesome host, spacious and has everything you need. Spent our evenings relaxing by the fire and watching the wildlife. Can’t wait to do it again!
We stayed here over PSU Parents weekend with our son and friends. The house is roomy with a nice comfortable common area. Kitchen was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Furniture and decor is all updated and in great condition. Our dogs loved exploring the yard. It was a short walk to the trails at Black Moshannon State Park.
We had a nearby family reunion and this was a great place to stay. My mother in law has limited mobility and mostly uses a wheelchair. The entrance and first floor bathroom was easily accessible. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed to make a couple of dishes to take to the reunion potluck. Cell reception was poor but the wifi was excellent.
The cottage was clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay there again.
All was good. Complete kitchen. Good bathrooms. Good beds; good towels.
Only negatives:
1). We bought several light bulbs to replace ones that we burned out
2). The downstairs bathroom had a urine smell. Not sure if it was human or pet.
While it's a perfect location for many other hobbies, we rented this house to ride on the Snow Shoe Rails to Trails system. With a short trip down the road you're on your way to the SSRT Black Bear Trailhead. After that its game on as we did 95 miles and 102 miles in 2 days crusing up to Bloody Skillet and back. There is a lot more riding to do but we just ran out of time. The property manager is in the know of the local spots and can guide you on where to ride.
Parking is great for trucks and trailers. We backed in 2 F150s with 14ft and 18ft trailers with zero issues. A third truck/trailer/utv combo is easily doable. A forth truck and trailer combo may get tight while trying to keep off the grass.
The kids loved the place as they immediately swarmed to the swing and games. We didnt utilize the fire pit, smores, or patio but it's all there if you want it.
The house was spotless and its dog friendly. With AT&T i did not have cell service and my brothers Verizon phone had some cell service. The WiFi was great as it powered my phone downloading Gopro videos, the kids tablets, and streaming to the TV at the same time.
I'm thrilled with my visit and cant wait to plan the next one.
Andrew
Whitetail cottage is a wonderful place to stay. It is clean, the beds are comfortable, and you have all the amenities you need. Collette is a wonderful host and very helpful. Looking forward to our stay next year for another Penn State whiteout weekend.
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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jessica
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is clean and well maintained. I was overwhelmed with the amount of extras. They have EVERYTHING you need for the perfect stay.The owners are super nice also !
We stayed here 3 nights for a wedding at Rolling Rails Lodge. The house is beautiful and was 20 minutes to the wedding venue. 30-35 min from State College. They had everything that we needed. The owners were very nice and very accommodating They brought us a large full length mirror and extra extension cords so we could all get ready on the wedding day. Also in\near Black Moshannon State Park I’d stay here again
Cottage was adorable exactly as pictured. Host had great communication and the cottage had so many extra necessities it was amazing!! If ever needed to return to area would stay again!
Beautiful cottage in Black Moshannon state forest! Perfectly clean and well stocked kitchen. Worked out ideally for 6 of us. After traveling 5 or 8 hours from NC and western OH it was easy to relax and enjoy time with each other. Host has everything as expected so communication was a breeze. Although it is extremely pet friendly, we did not bring pets this time. Bathroom was wonderful. We highly recommend. Drive carefully the last few miles, area has abundant wildlife. We saw a lot of deer and turkey.
Great spot. Lots of deer to see in the area.
Host was extremally accommodating and went out of their way to ensure we had what we needed. Well equipped home - and even comes with smores makings :)
Wish we would have had more time to see the area. Cottage was very comfortable well equipped with needed items. Only missing item was a cork screw for wine.