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Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!

Guesthouse in Moshannon

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Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! provides a firepit and more. Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this guest house. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About the area

Map
Moshannon, PA

What's nearby

  • Bald Eagle State Park - 24 min drive - 39.8 km
  • Pennsylvania State University - 35 min drive - 61.2 km
  • Mount Nittany Medical Center - 36 min drive - 61.9 km
  • Beaver Stadium - 38 min drive - 63.3 km
  • Bryce Jordan Center - 39 min drive - 63.6 km

Getting around

  • State College, PA (SCE-University Park) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Snow Shoe Brothers Pizza - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Newman's Sandwich Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Chester's Chicken - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Snowshoe Sandwich Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Snow Shoe Exit 22 Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!

Guest house in the mountains
Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! provides a firepit and more. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this guest house. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this guest house include:
  • Smoke-free property and barbecues
Room features
All guest rooms at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! have perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as separate dining areas and Internet access.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 2.5 bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Porches or lanais, outdoor lighting and separate dining areas

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Kayak

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In the mountains

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed
Small parties and family get togethers acceptable

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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Small parties and family get togethers acceptable
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Welcome To The Bucktail Lodge
Welcome to the Bucktail Lodge! Moshannon
Welcome to the Bucktail Lodge! Guesthouse
Welcome to the Bucktail Lodge! Guesthouse Moshannon

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Bucktail Lodge!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! located?

Situated in the mountains, this guesthouse is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Black Moshannon State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Black Moshannon Beach and Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks. Bellefonte Art Museum for Centre County and Creekside Rock and Gems are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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Reviews

Welcome to Bucktail Lodge! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.8

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Very nice place.

We really enjoyed our stay here. Very clean and really had everything we needed
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place! Been visiting family in the area annually and it is the best spot to stay. Living space is large enough to play long board games and/or just relax together.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was quiet, beautiful and not terribly far from areas we wanted to visit. Was great for the eight of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily W.

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

Wonderful home

What a beautiful home! Owner was wonderful! We had everything we needed! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Clean and spacious

The house was clean and comfortable. Plenty of space for all of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very easy to get along with the owners. No isuues and a beautiful place.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary H.

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

Great house with privacy!

Although the house was connected to the host’s house, you would have never known that. Great privacy, short trip to town if anything is needed and very affordable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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

D king

Good stay
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dva Rental P.

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

Graduation stay

The property was great. The home is well maintained, clean and exactly as described. Our only hesitation was that there was no oven/stove, but there was a grill outside that worked as well as a microwave and toaster oven in the house. The kitchen had everything we needed in terms of pots, pans, plates etc. The property was very nice and also well maintained. Rachel was great about getting back to me regarding questions we had leading up to our trip.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Absolutely outstanding

My family rented this lodge for a family reunion near by. The house is clean, homely, comfortable, and in a great location. Instructions were left on the fridge and were very clear and concise! Bucktail lodge can sleep 7-8 easily (we had 7).
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Perfect getaway

The home was wonderful, we had plenty of space for our large group. Very clean and it had all the amenities noted. The home owner went above and beyond when I had car trouble the last day of our stay. We were in Town for a PSU Football game and it was an easy commute. I would highly recommend this home. We will stay here again for PSU Games.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

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

Daughters Penn State Graduation 2024

We had a wonderful time, everyone commented on how cozy and comfortable the house was and the beds were so comfy. My daughter wanted to know where you got the mattresses from because she was in heaven. Check in was so easy and Brothers pizza was amazing. The only thing I would add is more mirrors, and a shade for the skylight in the loft. But everything was amazing. Plenty of towels and linens. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful lodge.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Chermaine G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Disappointed!

I am sorry to say, I was disappointed with our stay. The listing said 30 min away and it is 40-45 min. Google maps states 38 min. That was a huge discrepancy for drive time back and forth to Penn State. I thought this place was going to be a really nice from the reviews and pictures. 1) The back door was unlocked when arrived (Hmmm) 2) The top burner didn't work properly; one top burner would go out if you were using the other tops burner so we really could not cook--- Frustrating 3) The towels smelled like mildew (All of them, they really need to be replaced) 4) The chandelier had only 1 light working 5) The stair railing was so loose, it looked like it was going to tumble right over if you placed your hand on it 6) We could hear the owners in the next room (they woke us up early) 7) They did not have the fire alarms in rooms. (Not sure if that's breaking the law) 8) The fireplace was not working and a note saying it was closed. I don't understand it was cold and they are heading into winter. 9) They had a fire pit and no wood... Yet no place around to get wood, they are pretty secluded. 10) You don't have any grocery stores close to you. Be prepared to get food before you go to the house. The location was beautiful but what we paid was not worth it. I am very disappointed. I am sad to say, I been to many VBROs and I have not experienced anything like this.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

ted s.

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

Everything was great! Nice spacious, clean on beautiful wooded property

Good Times!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing place

Rachel was so accommodating. Bucktail lodge is beautiful, clean and in an amazing setting!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nellianne P.

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

Rental Review

The rental was very good. It would have been excellent to have use of laundry facilities since we were there riding trails, even If it was only for part of the time. Also, no stove was a little difficult, we were able to use the toaster oven and grill, but that would have made it even better. The communication and friendliness was the best experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic time. The property is amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajendra B.

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

Rachel was very responsive and helpful.

Very nice property for a family get-to-gather!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

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

Beautiful area!

The only think that would have made the trip better is a full size stove and oven. Otherwise it was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tawanda J. Z.

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

Excellent in all ways!

This place is exactly as described, plenty of space for our group (~20 people). the weather kinda sucked but there was plenty of space indoors. Our host was really fast with responding messages and very accommodating with special requests. Not to far from state college but far enough to get some peace. At the price we payed this is definitely an insane deal! I highly recommend Bucktail and hope to be there again soon with a smaller group and better weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gail H.

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

Family Girls Weekend

We stayed here for our family's annual girls weekend. There was plenty of space for the nine of us. The house was very clean and parking was not an issue for all the cars we had. We thoroughly enjoyed our getaway at the lodge. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Molly K.

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

Cozy and fun house for a getaway weekend

My 7 friends and I spent the weekend for my 22nd birthday and loved the house and everything included! Great for a cozy getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sophia B.

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

Great place

Very nice house and great owners. We all had a good time .
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

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

Great lodge for PSU weekend

Great property, great location, very clean, hosts were excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Peaceful lodge

Had a great visit for Penn State parents weekend and was nice for some of the kids to get a break from campus. I was nervous about making my daughters favorite meal with a hot plate and small oven but it actually worked just fine. Wonderful stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021