Come away to Peace Lodge. Explore the fun outdoor wilds of PA ⛰️. Relax in the calm outback.

★ 8 Bedrooms & 11+ Beds; can sleep 22+
⭐ 40 min to Shamokin Dam & Lake Augusta
★ 11+ acres nestled in outback, peaceful, countryside, farming environment
★ property joins Walker Lake
⭐ 15 min to Bald Eagle State Forest
★ great for groups 🧡 gathering spaces + lots of nooks and private spaces
★ large outback camping area

Breathe in the view of Jacks Mountain range and the sunset from the back deck. 🌄


** THE SPACE **

The property is packed with space outdoors and indoors. It is perfect for company retreats, extended family get-togethers, church getaways, and much, much more.

Throughout the house are lots of seating areas. Peace Lodge is loaded. I counted 35+ sitting spots outside and 30+ inside. Come, sit down and relax!

→ approx 6000 sq ft
→ 3 large fridges
→ two kitchens
→ 8 bedrooms
→ 11 beds plus a few air mattresses. Could sleep as many as you want. Please understand that we provide sleeping arrangements. You decide how you want to use it. But on our end, it's a matter of arranging how many you want to bring.

The whole house is great for multiple families who each want their own space. So it is here for you to use as a collective experience or to each have your own space.


THE INDOORS:
Main Floor
→ large master bedroom with a king bed, Roku TV and DVD player, large walk-in closet, jacuzzi tub, ensuite his & her bathroom, drencher shower, personal outdoor deck, attached library, and much more.
→ handicapped accessible room with ensuite bathroom (wheel-chair accessible shower), king bed, and Roku tv and DVD player.
→ 2 other bedrooms. 1 with a queen bed and the other with a king. There is a hallway bathroom with a shower tub combo for those two bedrooms
→ The Great Room with couches, a gas fireplace, and tall windows overlooking the Jacks Mountain Range
→ kitchen/dining room with attached cafe room complete with kitchenware, a large dining table, access to the back deck, plenty of cabinet space, a large fridge and even an old restored church bench. FUN!!
→ sunroom with a high-quality 8' Olhausen table and those awesome Brunswick Centennial balls. The half bath is in the hallway between the kitchen/dining room and the sunroom.
→ Laundry washer and dryer

The Loft
→ entertainment area with smart Roku TV and DVD player and a single over single bunk bed in the corner. This room overlooks The Great Room.
→ a small bedroom with a single bed. Note that this room does not have a fire escape/egress window.
→ a small sitting area overlooking the kitchen.

The Basement Floor
→ 2 normal-sized bedrooms each with a queen bed.
→ entertainment room with large QLED 60" screen, piano, and electric fireplace. Hang out here and chill with your friends and family.
→ 1 hallway bathroom with walk-in shower.
→ oo and fun kids' area/cubby hole plus another bedroom with a single over single bunk bed great for kids. Note that this bedroom does not have a fire escape/egress window
→ small kitchen with a stove, fridge, and kitchenware


THE OUTDOORS:
→ 3 large covered decks/porches each with plenty of seating
→ large 7-8 person hot tub out back in a private area. (open year-round)
→ lots of private spaces/sitting areas tucked away between the trees and plants. This can be great for personal time/solitude.
→ a few picnic tables, a large firepit area, and a grill to hang out and have fun with your favorite people. :)
→ small pond behind the house. We cannot however recommend it for swimming. But it can be fun. It's full of frogs and other wildlife.
→ the area is rich in wildlife. In the evening the frogs and crickets come out for their grand symphony. There are deer everywhere and birds galore. I have seen a hummingbird once.
→ the stars are gorgeous at night. Being away from any major urban area and hidden away in a rural farmland area the stars are captivating on a clear night. It's inspiring.
→ 11+ acres to explore


THE AREA

Nearby Water:
→ Walker Lake (239-acre lake bordering the property)

Please note that Walker Lake is public property and all applicable Fish & Boat Commission regulations apply and boating is limited to boats powered by electric motors and un-powered boats only.

→ Faylor Lake (10 min drive)
→ Middle Creek (10 min drive)
→ Penns Creek (15 min drive)
→ Juniata River (25 min drive | Mifflintown)
→ Susquehanna River (30 min drive | Selinsgrove)
→ Lake Augusta & Shamokin Dam (35 min drive | Sunbury)

Nearby Trails:
→ Hemlocks Trail
→ Thick Mountain Trail
→ Tall Timbers Trail
→ East Kettle ATV Trail
→ Shade Mountain Trailhead & Lookout
→ Old Game Refuge Trail
→ Jaks Mountain Trailhead

Nearby Attractions:
→ T & D’s Cats of the World
→ Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyard
→ Shade Mountain Golf course
→ Bald Eagle State Park
→ Woodward Cave
→ Snyders Middlewarth Natural Area
→ Raymond B winter state park
→ Knoebels (1 hour drive)

Nearby Grocery Store:
→ Saylor's Market (10 min drive | Beaver Springs)
→ L & L Market Place (12 min drive | Middleburg)

Nearby Significant Cities / Towns
→ Mifflinburg (18 min)
→ Selinsgrove (30 min)
→ Lewisburg (33 min)
→ Lewistown (36 min)

The great outdoors of PA awaits you! :) It happens a bit that people ask about our properties and they delay and then someone else gets it. You may want to book the dates before they are gone.


** GUEST ACCESS **

● Entire space is included. Please make yourself at home.
● Space is accessible via a personalized code provided after booking. You can self-check-in upon arrival and come and go as you wish.
● Space is yours and only yours. No one else will be present.
● Plenty of parking in the driveway for you to come and go.


** OTHER THINGS TO NOTE **

● Internet is limited. Max speed is about 2mbps. You will not be able to easily stream especially not on multiple devices.
● Cell service is not the best. Some carriers have no service at all.
● Children should not be left unattended outside. There is a pond and sometimes some animals in the pasture.
● We cannot guarantee whether the pond is safe to swim in.
● Kayaks are for rent at $60 each. Rentals need to be arranged in advance.
● Security deposit, verified ID, and signed rental agreement required before accessing the property. We make it easy for you to do so and only take a minute, sometimes less.
● We realize that sleeping arrangements may not be the preference of everyone for the max guest count we provide. However, we do welcome it provided you are aware of and fine the sleeping arrangements and have a plan such as sleeping bags, air mattresses, couches, etc.


** NEIGHBORHOOD **

This 11+ acre property is surrounded by rolling farmland hills of Synder County of Central PA.
The neighborhood is relatively quiet and secluded. However, you may hear farming activity or something similar.
You can see some of the neighbors through the trees.
It's rural but not 100% secluded.

** GUESS SAFETY CONSIDERATION **

> Nearby lake, river, or other body of water
A pond is accessible behind the house.

> Potentially dangerous animal
“The area teems with wildlife. Caution is in place”


** SAFETY DEVICES **

> Security cameras/audio recording devices
1) Outside security cameras. Cameras are visible and are NOT inside the building.
2) Noise monitoring devices. Detect disruptive or destructive noise levels i.e. illegal parties. They DO NOT listen to you or record audio.
NOTE: Devices DO NOT infringe on privacy & DO comply with privacy laws.”

> Carbon monoxide alarm
“Installed and placed in compliance with local municipal building code. 1 device on the basement floor. ”

> Smoke alarm
Installed and placed in compliance with local municipal building code. Includes each bedroom, hallway, and most common areas.


** PROPERTY INFO **

> Must climb stairs
“This is a 3-story house. However, it is still easily handicapped accessible minus the 2 steps at the front door. ”

> Amenity limitations
“Internet and cell service are limited/spotty on the property. ”

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