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Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!

Apartment in Emporium with kitchen and balcony

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On a private farm in the Pennsylvania Wilds, West Creek Farmstay offers an off-the-grid retreat. Connect with nature and wildlife, including alpacas, goats and barn cats while stargazing from the deck on clear nights. Explore nearby Rails to Trails or simply unwind in your cozy apartment above an alpaca barn.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!

Enjoy a unique farmstay experience in a private fully furnished upstairs apartment over an alpaca barn. Off-grid = no Wi-Fi! Summer can be hot and know there is no A/C. 2 ceiling fans and 2 box fans provided. Open windows at night to let cool air in and close in the morning. Learn about our huacaya alpacas, dairy goats, chickens, ducks and barn cats and chance wildlife sightings of deer, turkey, elk or black bear! West Creek Rails to Trails abuts the farm and on clear nights experience dark skies stargazing from the deck. Unique off-the-grid stay exploring the wonders of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Expect farm noises (rooster might go off as early as 3:00 AM) and smells...

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Located in Emporium, this apartment is in a rural area and in the mountains. Leaning Pines Public Golf Course and Straub Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bucktail State Park Natural Area and Sizerville State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Emporium travel guide
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Emporium, PA

What's nearby

  • Big Flag Memorial Park
    10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Emporium Borough Building
    11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Cameron County Court House
    11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Front Street Park
    11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Community Park
    12 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Bradford, PA (BFD-Bradford Regional)
    68 min drive

Restaurants

  • Guistos
    23 min drive
  • Burger King
    10 min drive
  • sterling run tavern
    64 min drive
  • Mack's Rhytm & Brews Sports Bar
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly! located?

Situated in the mountains, this apartment building is within 9 miles (15 km) of Big Flag Memorial Park, Emporium Borough Building and Cameron County Court House. Mini Park and Front Street Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Alpaca Farmstay & Dark Skies, PA Wilds -Lumber Heritage Region. Pet-Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ROGER

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Wonderful hospitality on a pet friendly property. We loved seeing all the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin is a great host and property is unique with farm animals. Would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great place to enjoy the fall colors and night sky. Took a walk by the pond and stream and enjoyed all the critters on the farm. Place was comfy and fun.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Albert T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean rooms,loved the animals.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Val S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robin responded very promptly to all of my questions. We enjoyed the animals and the relaxing experience!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super relaxing. Loved the roosters crowing and the little orange welcome kitty. Pet friendly was refreshing. NO TV was the best surprise! The cool air at night made for a great nights sleep!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

We had a relaxing getaway and stay here… animals on the property were so cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Serena F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

perfect little getaway!

we loved our stay here! they are dog friendly which was a bonus! our dog loved playing around with the goats and alpacas! perfect little area, near many of sight seeing activities!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet getaway

Great location for all the surrounding country has to explore.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Javier P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was a pleasant surprise. The unit is spacious, clean and well-appointed. All instructions were clear and easy to follow. I really loved the star-gazing opportunity and, of course, the animals. My doggos loved the aromas of the farm :) Thank you so much for a great adventure. Only minus was my own fault since I didn't focus on how far the unit was from State College.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hillary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I enjoyed this cute little unit as a getaway during our visit to Emporium. The farm is very scenic and is located right along the West Creek Rail Trail - which I highly recommend for biking or jogging! The farm animals were very amusing to watch.We were here in July, and as the listing mentions, there was no AC. Thankfully it was overcast, but it was still pretty warm for us. Other should keep that in mind when visiting.Robin was very communicative and accommodating, working with her was super easy. We would stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

This was the perfect little place for my husband and I to have a quick little getaway. We had so much fun seeing all the alpacas and other little animals. Perfect location between St. Mary’s and Emporium making it easy for us to travel back and forth between attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was exactly what I needed for my stay in St. Mary’s. I enjoyed seeing the animals and the host were amazing. I did have an AT&T hotspot and was able to connect to the outside world. I would deffinetly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danielle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday/Valentine's getaway

Husband and I had a wonderful stay at this cute little red barn/ alpaca farm!!! Robin was a wonderful host who actually taught us a few things about the animals and farming. We are grateful to have had this wonderful experience!! Will come back again !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

joan b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ahhh

Very relaxing place. Has all the essentials. Watching the animals (even in the rain) was entertaining. Quiet, close to many destinations you want to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Quiet mountain out of the way area. Watching & interacting w the animals was a relaxing +++. Orange cat made us feel like home he's a keeper... Property owner was very nice and got my hubby to milk a goat which I never thought he would do. would go back in a heartbeat.. TYTYTY
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicolette B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Break from world

My favorite part of coming to pa yearly is put phones down because you have no service anyway and enjoy the beautiful land! The property with goats alpaca and friendly cats!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, communication
The apartment was very nice but above the animal pen and the smell was horrendous but once you shut the doors upstairs it was good
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alpacas, Goats, Cats, Ducks and a Rooster- Perfect Farm Getaway!

We stayed here instead of Benezettte to see the animals! Anything you’d need is there. We didn’t have any issue with the slight smell and honestly I hate all smells and only noticed it the first time we walked in! The STARS!! Amazing! The rooster woke us up but what do you expect on a farm haha! Robyn is very kind, friendly and helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Off the grid getaway

We loved being off grid, just wish we hadn’t ended up having 90 degree weather that week! Still, we were able to talk, read from actual books, and give our eyes a break from screens. The alpaca’s and goats, cats and ducks, all were delightful sights to see and hear which added to our relaxation! We’d love to come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacalyn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to unplug.

We were a bit bummed nothing stayed in the barn and there were no animals to see while we were there. And it was a bit shockinf to find the bathroom door doesnt cover the doorway😅 But the property is lovely! The location is great! Everything was clean, working and obviously cared for! And the bed was so comfortable. Great place to unplug! Wed be happy to stay again when theres more time to enjoy it all!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful country setting

The kids loved the animals. We just recently acquired a stray kitten and so the kids loved having our visitor Loki. They were also excited to see what other animals could be viewed from the apartment. Only down fall (with no fault to the owners) was the lack of service in parts. Did not discover until we were leaving that we could get some service on the porch but none inside the building. My 6 year old said he was sad to be going home. ☺️
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and spacious! Enjoyed our stay here. Loved that we had a special guest, a friendly feline, that we shared our space with.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find, and comfortable. Love that Lochie the cat!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025