Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates - Columbia County

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5 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 10

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Berwick, PA

Rolling Pines Golf Course
‪5 min drive‬
Bill's Old Bike Barn
‪6 min drive‬
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
‪15 min drive‬
Hazleton, PA (HZL-Hazleton Municipal)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Bathroom 5

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Deck or patio

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Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates

Historic 35 acre mountain estate formally owned by the founders of the Wise Potato Chip Company and turn of the century industrialist C.R. Woodin. Enjoy views of the town below & 60 miles of mountain ranges in this 4500 sq ft ranch home with five bedrooms, four and a half bath, recreation room with billiards, darts and foosball. Featuring a large living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area. Also on the estate are three observation decks, hot tub, sauna and a swimming pool.
**Please contact us, with details, if you would like to have your event here and we can give you proper event prices** Whether you’re passing through or you need a quiet refuge from a busy life, come and enjoy small town America in Berwick Pennsylvania. Located approximately three hours from New York City, two hours from Philadelphia, 40 minutes from the Pocono’s, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton and fifteen minutes from Bloomsburg University. Stay at the historic 35 acre mountain estate formally owned by the founders of the Wise Potato Chip Company and turn of the century industrialist C.R. Woodin. Enjoy the knock-out views of the town below and 60 miles of mountain ranges. Accommodations include a 4500 square foot ranch home with five bedrooms (three king beds, one queen, two twins), four and a half bathrooms, large laundry room, recreation room with an antique, regulation size billiard table, darts, foosball and Poker table. It features a large living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast area – all with great views. The home sports a very “retro” look having many of the original fixtures still in place. On the estate are three observation decks, hot tub, sauna and a swimming pool, a 1892 historic water supply tower, walking roads, a 1952 Cris Craft Double Cabin Fly Bridge (32 foot wooden boat - under restoration) and a static, 2001 Citabria airplane. Also located on the estate is a 5500 square foot Queen Ann style Victorian Mansion. The mansion was built around 1893 and lived in by former secretary of Treasury William H. Woodin under Franklin D. Roosevelt during the Great Depression. This is a beautiful and peaceful place for you and your family. Give us a call … We love it here and are sure you will too! Future projects – this estate is being prepared to accommodate outdoor weddings and events.

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Mana Chmarney

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Beyond the number of guests booked, no additional people are permitted on the property unless approved by owners.

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This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

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

About the area

Berwick

Located in Berwick, this holiday home is in the mountains. Bill's Old Bike Barn and Berwick Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Children's Museum and Bloomsburg Fairground.

Berwick, PA

What's nearby

Rolling Pines Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Bill's Old Bike Barn - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
Bloomsburg Fairground - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
Knoebels Amusement Resort - 36 min drive - 35.3 km

Restaurants

‪Scicchitano's Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
‪Tuzzi Baking Company - ‬6 min drive
‪May's Drive In Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪Dalo's Bakery - ‬5 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mountain Top Ranch House - Wise Woodin Estates located?

This family-friendly Berwick holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Rolling Pines Golf Course and Bill's Old Bike Barn. Susquehanna River and Nescopeck Creek are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

24 Mar 2025

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

Great Trip

We really enjoyed our time at the ranch. Directions were very clear and host was very responsive. We had everything we needed and more. Thanks for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

27 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

16 Oct 2024

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

Great property and enjoyable time

Eclectic, comfortable, stunning grounds are just a few of the comments from my Alumni college friends that stayed at the house. I wasn't able to make it, but they all really enjoyed their time at this property!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Samuel S.

30 Sept 2024

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

Love this property

This is our 4th time in this house, We really enjoyed staying at the Wise Potato Chip House. Every year we travel to stay @ VRBO house with our current family of 10. This was one of our best family vacations that we ever had. Beautiful views, great out doors, enough bathrooms for everybody, same with bedrooms , Game room was fun for all , although darts are a little dangerous with so many young children around. The only drawbacks that we had were cold pool ( heater was not raising pool temp above outside air) The kids had to get out after an hour or so to warm up. Internet was spotty at best. This is the only reason I gave a 4 instead of 5 rating, otherwise it would have been a 5.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

7 Sept 2024

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

Getaway tucked away

My husband and I had a wonderful weekend celebrating our wedding at Ricketts Glenn state park and needed a place for backup and a reception afterwards. This place tucked away was perfect for our small get-together. Family and our friends had a blast. Other than not being able to find wash clothes in the linin closet we all made do. Both the property owners were awesome working with. We absolutely loved getting pictures there....took us back in time. We met the owner amd she was so sweet and accommodating. She answered all our questions and gave us a tour through history of her family's mansion. We absolutely loved this place. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julius R.

9 Aug 2024

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

Very Relaxing

Spent a long weekend at the mountain top ranch. The pool and cabana were great. Awesome views and really neat property to explore. Host is easy to work with, we will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

18 Jul 2024

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

4th of July Stay

The property as well as the view were absolutely beautiful. The host was very responsive, usually within a couple minutes. The pool and hot tub were amazing. There were plenty of activities within the house like pool table, poker table, darts. The only thing that I would mention is that there were a lot of bees by the pool area. 4 of us ended up getting stung, so if you are allergic to bees, be careful. We would 100% recommend this property for a getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

15 Oct 2023

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

Bloomsburg Homecoming weekend

Our group enjoyed every minute of our stay. The views were beautiful! Communication with the owners was perfect! We want to rent again next year! Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

25 Aug 2023

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

great place to stay

beautiful grounds- great pool and hot tub-nice playroom- great view. roomy rooms. Stayed here before, and went back a second time. The owner was very accommodating. highly recommended

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Curt G.

20 Aug 2023

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Great weekend getaway

This is our 3rd stay, and we hope for many more. The peaceful and relaxing environment are just what we needed. Ouf group of 6 spent hours enjoying all the outdoor space and everything the house has to offer. Already planning next years trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie v.

17 Aug 2023

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Great communication

Overall we love this house. Some maintenance needs to be updated but once I addressed these issues with the property manager Mana I knew she would address them. We booked again for next year

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jim D.

5 Aug 2023

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

Pleasant Stay

We really enjoyed staying at the Wise Potato Chip House. Every year we travel to stay @ VRBO house with our current family of 10. This was one of our best family vacations that we ever had. Beautiful views, great out doors, enough bathrooms for everybody, same with bedrooms , Game room was fun for all , although darts are a little dangerous with so many young children around. The only drawbacks that we had were cold pool ( heater was not raising pool temp above outside air) The kids had to get out after an hour or so to warm up. Internet was spotty at best. This is the only reason I gave a 4 instead of 5 rating, otherwise it would have been a 5.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susie P.

31 Jul 2023

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

Family Reunion in the Family Home

My Grandparents built and lived in this home. As children,my cousins and I spent countless hours in this house. Four of us got the spend the 2 nights there reminiscing about our youth and grandparents. The decor is nothing like what my Grandparents had. It is very eclectic. But the bones of the house were the same.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sarah S.

1 Jan 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

A Unique Experience

There’s no doubt that this location has beautiful views and it’s a one-of-kind home. The house is like a time capsule from 1950’s with a decor spanning multiple decades. When it was originally built, we can tell it must have been top of the line with high end touches. The layout is perfect for large groups with windows spanning almost end to end. Everything about the home and property lead to so many questions and interesting conversations. Like how did a plane and boat get on top of the mountain? Does someone really live in the Mansion? Was the house built by the Wise Chip Company for a large family or perhaps to replace the servant quarters? What is the deal with the hippie camper? It surely is a property to spark your imagination of the previous owners and how so many oddities arrived at this mountaintop location. With that being said, we were disappointed in the lack of information provided in the listing. Knowing in advance that the driveway was steep and mostly dirt would have been helpful. Luckily, we drove our truck but had it been my car, our trip would have been cancelled right away. We decided not to take food along and check out all the local restaurants in Berwick and Bloomsberg. The coming and going up and drown the driveway was frustrating for three meals a day. We could have stopped to get food to cook; however, finding mouse poop in the cabinets was too big of a gross factor. Nonetheless, we can see how there are so many great reviews. The pool area would be perfect in the Summer. The hot tub, fire pit and lookouts were great. Mana was very responsive anytime we contacted her. Ultimately, the view wasn’t enough to make up for what disappointed us, so we won’t be returning. It may not have been the right fit for us but don’t let that stop you from booking it. Our experience most certainly may not be yours.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie v.

13 Sept 2022

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

Love this property

This is our 3rd time staying at this property & we were finally able to enjoy the sauna ! This property is amazing. My children always look forward to “the big house” after our time at Knoebels.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David M.

28 Aug 2022

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

Never a disappointment

Third time at this property and each visit we find something new!!! However, always clean and amenities amazing. One stop vacation venue, no need to stray off location. We met the pool attendant Josh, what a great guy as are Melissa and Mana. You will fall in love with the Wise Woodin Estate!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

20 Aug 2022

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6 Senior Active Ladies

Loved the pool and patio areas. House & grounds just amazing. The view---WOW We had a great time !

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

17 Aug 2022

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Perfectly beautiful place to get exercise or relax.

Our family was looking for a peaceful, relaxing vacation and this was perfect. We could all be together or each find our own place. Sun or shade was available depending on preference and the pool and hot tub were enjoyed by all every day. The views were even better than the pictures. It definitely was an unforgettable vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S., Akron

6 Aug 2022

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

Happy Kids/Happy Adults

Mountain Top Ranch House was a fantastic house and location for our family of 10 (3 generations, 4 kids under 8). If you are looking for a beautiful getaway all to yourselves this is the place for you. While the description and reviews of the house and view were favorable, I wasn’t prepared for just how lovely it would be! At arrival we were greeted with a very large shaded well-kept yard. Walking into the house the big bright living room with huge window and gorgeous view took our breath away. The size of the bedrooms was unexpected with room for all of us to be very comfortable. The pool, decks, and observation platforms felt like being at a resort. The VRBO pool pictures are not current, and you’ll find covered decks, even a two-story structure to sit by the pool or eat at picnic tables. There were endless treasures to find on the property: seating areas, statues, historic water tower, and of course the view. The kids loved the golf cart rides, the wind in their hair looking for wildlife. Remember this is a 1960’s house so bathrooms, kitchen and laundry are not modern, but clean. There are many decorative objects that your little ones need to be aware of being careful. I would definitely recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

3 Jun 2022

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Another Year, Another Great Time

Second year staying at this beautiful location. The only bummer was the pool liner was torn, so we were unable to use it. Looking forward to returning next year.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arlene H.

18 May 2022

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

Charming mountain getaway!

Great interior vibe....very interesting art pieces and retro milieu! Outdoor property was amazing, close to nature, quiet and serene....loved our stay :)🤗

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

16 May 2022

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

Amazing!

We loved our stay here. The pictures do not do it justice. The home is spacious, beautiful and unique. The view is amazing. The hot tub was perfect to relax in while taking in the view. I can not say enough about this place- we didnt want to leave!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

31 Mar 2022

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

Bloomsburg Reunion

We had an excellent stay! There were 7 of us Bloomsburg Alumni, and we are all nurses. It was SO awesome to have a nice, quiet, BEAUTIFUL place to stay while we reunited and reconnected with one another. The view is incredible, it was very clean, and communication with Mana was very easy, fast, and quick. I highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alla V.

17 Feb 2022

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

Loved

This house is great we where here 4 times and it is fabulous. The house is very clean, neat and provides all things you need. The view is absolutely gorgeous. If you have any answers she always replies. We loved this house to much.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

seth m.

15 Nov 2021

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Excellent

Very comfortable and spacious Mid-century home with an unforgettable view

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

About the host

Hosted by Mana Chmarney

stay at home mom
part time property manager

Why they chose this property

It's a beautiful retreat.
Amazing views!

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Berwick

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10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

Great Trip

Jon P.

10/10 Excellent

Mel R.

Mel R.

10/10 Excellent

Pam H.

Great property and enjoyable time

Pam H.

8/10 Good

Samuel S.

Love this property

Samuel S.

10/10 Excellent

Pam G.

Getaway tucked away

Pam G.

10/10 Excellent

Julius R.

Very Relaxing

Julius R.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas C.

4th of July Stay

Nicholas C.

10/10 Excellent

Jacqui D.

Bloomsburg Homecoming weekend