Family-friendly vacation rentals in Johnstown

Mountain View Acres Getaway

Enjoy nature in a beautiful peaceful setting with 100 acres of privately owned property. Breathtaking panoramic views spanning 45 miles in a tranquil natural spot with hiking trails throughout. Handicap accessible. Within a short drive of 2 major ski resorts, the Flight 93 Memorial and 2 wineries. Several restaurants and a brewery also within a 15 minute drive. The property includes an outside firepit that is a favorite place for guests to relax and enjoy the breathtaking views of the mountains.

Cozy Cabin Among the Trees - Rustic Charm

Escape to this cozy 700 sq ft rustic cabin on 26 private wooded acres in Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands—your peaceful nature retreat! Arrive via a serene 1/4-mile private gravel road. Unwind on the porch swing or hammock watching wildlife. Important: Driveway is dirt/gravel with small hill—drive slowly. Winter (Dec–Mar): AWD or 4x4 required. No TV/WiFi for true relaxation. Just 2 miles from Quemahoning Reservoir for fishing, kayaking, trails. Ideal for couples craving quiet reconnection.

Secret Garden Glamp

The glamp is a part of a bigger initiative to build a community infrastructure that produces generational wealth of mind, body, and spirit for a community at large. Yesterday, It was a forgotten dairy farm. Today it's a sanctuary to free your wild spirit. In a wild garden, everything is wild in mind, body, and spirit. And in that, there is peace and balance. This is a space to fast from the sensationalized life, and hone your mind, body, and spirit back to their wild & natural baseline.

Log Cabin

The primary bedroom features a queen-size bed, while the secondary bedroom includes a full-size bed. The living area is equipped with a sleeper sofa for extra sleeping space, and the loft adds two twin mattresses for additional accommodations, ideal for kids. The cabin’s kitchen is equipped with everything you need, including an oven and refrigerator and microwave. Whether you're enjoying time indoors or exploring the outdoors, this cabin offers the perfect balance of comfort and adventure.

Country Cottage

Country side private house nestled in the beautiful Laurel Mountains of Pennsylvania. Minutes from Ebensburg . Sit out on the back or front porch for morning coffee, watch the local turkey or deer pass through. Minutes away from one of the inaugural Rails to Trails in the east, including The Ghost Town Trail. You can bike, or walk along the beautiful river. Fifteen minute drive to Yellow Creek State Park. 25 minute drive to IUP, Saint Francis University and Mount Aloysious College.

Schantz Haus-Farm Stay -Apt

Once considered the grossdaudy or "grandfather" house this furnished apartment now offers private space for guests. The apartment is handicap accessible with a paved parking area and private entrance. Everything you need is conveniently located on one floor with additional space in a loft accessed by a set of spiral stairs. A large porch offers space to rest where you can watch the farm work around you. Enjoy a walk around the property to meet the animals and experience farm life.

The Blue Cottage

Remodeled 2nd floor of Country Cottage on the edge of town. Private entrance, 1 bedroom w/ Queen bed, eat in kitchen, bathroom, livingroom and use of outdoor firepit. Walking distance to Ghost Town Trail, Memorial Park, Ebensburg town square, community swimming pool, Legends Gym, Nathan's Divide Water Shed and Lake Rowena Park. Area colleges include, Saint Francis Univ, Mount Aloysius College, Univ of Pittsburgh Johnstown, Indiana Univ of Pa, Penn State Univ, and Penn State Altoona.

Private Lane Creek Front Cottage

Welcome to Ligonier, PA. Four Mile Cottage, nestled in the Laurel Highlands, is located at the end of a Private Lane along Four Mile Creek. Convenient Location! We are a short distance from the Idlewild Park & Soak Zone, Ligonier Diamond, Laurel Mountain Ski Resort, hiking trails, Mtb trails, wineries, and breweries. Under 1 hour from Seven Springs, Hidden Valley, Nemacolin, Ohio Pyle, and Greensburg LIVE Casino. This location is perfect for an adventurous or relaxing getaway.

Cozy 2 bedroom rental unit with office space

Conveniently located in the Westmont area of Johnstown. Enjoy your home away from home. This comfortable and cozy 2BR/1BA features updated vinyl plank flooring throughout with all the amenities of home. Check out the area’s numerous outdoor activities including hiking & biking trails, fishing and river adventures. Enjoy great dining, museums and local events such as Thunder in the Valley, Cambria City Ethnic Festival, Sandyvale Wine Festival, music events and so much more.

Stylish, Spacious, Bright & Clean *PET FRIENDLY*

This immaculate, stylish 2-bedroom apartment is all yours! It's comfortably furnished and located in the heart of the city. Decorated in funky, vintage motorcycle-themed decor with a record player and a pile of old vinyl, it's one of a kind. Located in downtown Johnstown, you're in walking distance to restaurants, a coffee house, a mircobrewery, and local attractions like America's oldest record store, Coal Tubin', PNG Park, the Inclined Plane, and the home of AAABA baseball.

Comfortable newly renovated home in Cambria County

Newly renovated home in the heart of historic South Fork. 3 bedrooms (one is captured, but private) Large eat in kitchen with new black stainless appliances and a nice view of the town and railroad (RR enthusiasts take note). Large living room with a cozy brick fireplace (not for guest use) and TV. Local to both Johnstown and Altoona. Directly across from Dimond Funeral Home (convenient for out of area funeral attendees). Rear covered patio and large yard.

Micah House @ Trinity Farms Center for Healing

The perfect, peaceful place, nestled in the beautiful Laurel Highlands, to spend time with family, friends or by yourself. A great place for retreats, vacations or family reunions. Surrounded by fields of corn, goats and sheep makes communing with nature easy and enjoyable while within easy driving distance of many area activities like Flight 93 Memorial in Shanksville, Johnstown's Flood Memorial and Historic Ligonier Valley and Fort Ligonier.