Summer in Pennsylvania always seems to go so fast. Even though many of us can't wait for the crisp days of fall, we have plenty to love about summer - from lazy days by the pool to evenings under the stars. While the season is quickly barreling toward its end, it's not too late to plan an end-of-summer adventure. The best way to start? Book one of these last-minute getaways in Pennsylvania.

1. Riverbreeze Cottage – Winfield

Spend balmy days and cool summer evenings on the deck overlooking the water at Riverbreeze Cottage in Winfield. The spacious waterfront home features two bedrooms and four beds, easily accommodating up to seven guests. Enjoy a long list of amenities, including a full kitchen, an indoor fireplace, wifi, and a 55-inch TV. Eat in the outdoor dining space, and roast marshmallows over the roaring fire pit. The home's prime location, under an hour from Knoebels Amusement Resort and Williamsport, makes exploring easy.

2. Lazy River Lodge – Renovo

Truly get away from it all when you check into Lazy River Lodge in Renovo, the most remote small town in Pennsylvania. The three-bedroom home, which sleeps eight guests, is just steps from the water, where you can while away the hours tubing and kayaking. You might even catch sight of local wildlife - beavers, elk, and bald eagles - as you lounge by the water or on the screened-in porch. The home's nearly five dozen amenities include a full kitchen, heating and A/C, wifi, a BBQ grill, and a fire pit.

3. Lake Erie Sunset Retreat – North East

Drink in sensational views of the water from this

" target="_blank">Lake Erie Sunset Retreat in North East. Renovated in 2024, this waterfront home boasts a full menu of modern amenities, including wifi, shared beachfront access, a full kitchen, outdoor furniture, and a BBQ grill. Perfect for an end-of-summer retreat in Pennsylvania, the three-bedroom home sleeps up to eight guests.

4. Turning Branch Trail House – Ringtown

Turning Branch Trail House, hidden on four private acres, is all about relaxation. Let your worries wash away with long soaks in the hot tub as the birds serenade you. With more than 2,000 square feet, the cozy chalet features three bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms and sleeps up to 10 guests. The nearly six dozen amenities include a wood-burning fireplace, a 60-inch HDTV, security cameras, a hammock, a BBQ grill, and a fire pit. The property is also pet-friendly.

5. Rustic Farmhouse – Stillwater

Escape to this farmhouse in Stillwater that sits on 30 acres and boasts sensational sunsets by the pond. Take advantage of summer's warm weather by kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing. With four bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms, the spacious home welcomes up to 10 guests. Enjoy such amenities as HDTV with Netflix, a wood-burning fireplace, wifi, a full kitchen, a BBQ grill, and a fire pit.

Where is your favorite place to go for an end-of-summer getaway? Which of these last-minute getaways in Pennsylvania would you book? Let us know in the comments! If you want to explore a bit, how about following one of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania? Find a comprehensive list, including photos and maps, on All Trails.

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