112-Acre Sheep Farm Guesthouse: Animals, Nature, Scenery

9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Sunbury, PA

Geisinger Medical Center15 min drive
Spyglass Ridge Winery18 min drive
Selinsgrove, PA (SEG-Penn Valley)20 min drive
Knoebels Amusement Resort29 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Enjoy a country vacation amid the green, rolling hills of our sustainable livestock farm in the Susquehanna River Valley. With hundreds of sheep, friendly pigs , chickens, turkeys, working border collies, horses, and honeybees, there is always something interesting going on. You'll stay in The Loft, a cozy guesthouse with 4 beds on the second floor: one bunk bed, one twin, and one double. Your visit is very private and personal, because we host only one group at a time. We are in the country, but grocery stores and amenities are just 10 minutes away. Explore our woods and fields, curl up with a good book by the pond, watch the antics of the flock. Take a sunset walk up Turkey Hill, a favorite spot for deer and yes, turkeys. We'll let you know what farm activities are planned during your stay, and you are welcome to observe or participate as you wish. Families welcome: for safety's sake, children must be supervised at all times. There are many other guest attractions in the region, such as Knoebel's Amusement Park, Clyde Peelings Reptile Museum, and Tobias Wild Animal Park. Dave and I are your hosts: we live steps away from the guesthouse. Note: when we say Sleeps 6, we feel the space is best suited when the 6 includes kids. 6 adults will seem a bit crowded.

Property manager

Caroline and David Owens

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Amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Closely-supervised children welcome!

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Sunbury

Located in Sunbury, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Iron Vines Winery and Whispering Oaks Vineyard are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Susquehanna Valley Mall and Lewisburg Farmers Market. Knoebels Amusement Resort and Bounce Fun Plex are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Sunbury, PA

What's nearby

Geisinger Medical Center - 15 min drive
Spyglass Ridge Winery - 18 min drive
Pennsylvania State Sportsmen's Association - 26 min drive
Bucknell University - 27 min drive
Knoebels Amusement Resort - 29 min drive

Getting around

Selinsgrove, PA (SEG-Penn Valley) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Burger King - 14 min drive
Bottleworks - 12 min drive
Jay's Tiffany's Northside - 13 min drive
Pelican's Snoballs - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 112-Acre Sheep Farm Guesthouse: Animals, Nature, Scenery pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 112-Acre Sheep Farm Guesthouse: Animals, Nature, Scenery?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 112-Acre Sheep Farm Guesthouse: Animals, Nature, Scenery?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 112-Acre Sheep Farm Guesthouse: Animals, Nature, Scenery located?

Situated in a rural location, this guesthouse is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Susquehanna River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Northumberland County Historical Society and Shikellamy State Park. Joseph Priestley House and Merle Phillips Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Karen Y.

19 May 2024

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

Owens Farm

Friendly, educational owners. Truly enjoyed our stay! Thank you Dave & Carolyn! Can’t wait to come visit you again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

15 May 2024

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

Beautiful and quiet spot

Lovely place with a nice host! Warm and cozy amongst the sheep.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

14 Sept 2023

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

Amazing Experience

Great time staying on David and Caroline's farm. They were great hosts and you felt like you were visiting family. We were free to roam the farm and visit the animals. My husband would go out with David in the morning to do farm chores. He loved learning about the daily farm duties. We also got a bee keeping lesson-very interesting!. The barn was cute and comfortable and perfect for our stay. It was just enough room. There is wifi but no tv. At first I was worried about that, but we decided to stay anyway. We took advantage of family time and played games so we didn't even miss the tv. The farm dogs and cats were adorable and friendly and would come up to you to pet them. The 2 pigs were so cute running to greet us when we were going to see them. We also got to see the pony and the horse which was loving the attention from us. The location is central to many area attractions, but you may also want to leave some time to spend on the farm. We really wished we had more time to spend there but were so booked up with visiting attractions. It was a great time for us and our two 20 year old children. We really enjoyed it! I highly recommend the farm for families with younger children and even grandparents wanting to take their grandchildren on a memorable vacation. We have a few friends that heard about our stay and want to visit. Thanks David and Caroline for a vacation that we will always talk about! We are looking forward to visiting you again in the spring! Have a great winter!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela F.

4 Sept 2023

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

Family trip

We were so happy to be able to stay at Owens farm again this summer… my daughters and I had the pleasure last summer and we’re so excited to bring my boyfriend this time around. He enjoyed the honey and all the animals and we can’t wait to come back and order fresh lamb and turkey next season!!! Thank you again Owens Family!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

31 May 2023

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

If you like rural, this is for you!

We loved staying on the farm. It beats a hotel any day of the week. The bunk room was perfect for our family. Lots of space and all the amenities you need. The space is well appointed and organized. Arriving late and night was a concern but very easy to find. Perfect for the Bucknell Graduation weekend. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline and David Owens

We are David and Caroline Owens, the family behind Owens Farm. We have three children, 'grown and flown'. Our farm boasts 112 acres of rolling pasture, with lovely views in all directions. A traditional red Pennsylvania Bank barn, pond, and classic white farmhouse complete the picture.
We started farming on 13 acres in New Hampshire. We raised livestock for our own needs, tending our animals in a natural setting and avoiding chemicals and growth stimulants. It was only a matter of time before neighbors approached us, asking if we could raise and sell some extra animals. People were learning about the pitfalls of industrial agriculture, and seeking pasture-raised meat for their families. A business was born. By 2007, we were ready for a larger farm. A two-year search led to the state of Pennsylvania and the town of Sunbury.
OUR BACKGROUNDS:
Caroline is a former Vocational Agriculture teacher who worked in marketing communications and the equestrian travel business before starting her family. She holds a B.S. in Animal Science/Agricultural Education from Cornell University and an M.B.A. from Boston University.
David is an engineer now running his own database and software consulting business. He earned his B.S. in Engineering from the University of Lowell and a M.S. in Biomedical Engineering from Boston University.

Why they chose this property

We knew this was our farm the minute we drove in the driveway. We were looking for a farm with we were raising grass-fed livestock. The more we saw, the better it looked: there were existing fencelines, a pond, interesting conservation areas to attract wildlife, space for an orchard and bees, barn space , and welcoming neighbors who were also farmers. Equally important, the folks around here appreciate a source of humanely raised, healthy meats.

What makes this property unique

You will not feel like a number here (well, ok, maybe Number 1!). We have one rental space, and accommodate a single group at a time. We honor your privacy, but welcome you to join in the farm activities as time and interest allows. We will let you know what we plan on doing during your stay, but there is absolutely no pressure to '"get your hands dirty". This is not just a working farm, but also a lovely, peaceful place to unwind and watch the world go by. Roaming piglets, baahhing sheep, and crowing roosters will be your soundtrack.