Pennsylvania
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Furlough Homes & Retreat Centers
Private Listing, Altoona, PA – Two beds in private living space available. Downstairs double pull out sofa. Twin air mattress available. Bath in the hall. Meals with host family if stay is 2 to 3 days. Full kitchen available downstairs with meals on your own if longer than that. Available private living downstairs for up to one month (long-term). Laundry and internet access.
The Queen Bed and Breakfast, Bellefonte, PA
Spruce Lake Retreat, Canadensis, PA – Spruce Lake is a Christian retreat, conference and youth ministry center in the Pocono Mountains near Canadensis, PA, through peaceful surroundings and friendly hospitality, thousands of people are pointed toward Christ. We offer accommodations for groups and conferences of 5 to 500, retreat events for families and individuals throughout the year, and a family campground. We also host hundreds of children and teens at our overnight and day camps. Guests experience 888 acres with hiking trails to waterfalls and scenic vista, swimming, fields and courts for sports and games, team-building challenge courses, 6-person climbing wall and tandem zip line.
Pheasant Field Bed and Breakfast, Carlisle, PA
Keller House, Centre Hall, PA – In picturesque Centre Hall PA, only minutes from Penn State University, The Keller House is a cozy bed and breakfast noted for its warm hospitality. Featuring 5 themed bedrooms each with its own bathroom, and a shared sitting room downstairs.
Private Listing, Chadds Ford, PA – Offering 3 bedrooms (2 queen beds and 2 twin beds. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Chambersburg, PA – Offering 3 bedrooms with a kitchen and living space that is shared with the host. Finished basement has a full bedroom with comfortable sitting area, with room for an air mattress, if needed. Upstairs has a queen bedroom and a twin bedroom. Laundry and internet are available. Wonderful deck with peaceful view.
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Stepping Stone Farm B&B, Confluence, PA – As our guest, we want you to feel at home. We provide clean, hospitable family lodging in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where you can rest and recharge for your next day’s adventures and travels.
Private Home, Curwensville, PA – 4 bedroom home on 200 acre property with fields of crops, grazing fields for cattle, and woods. Includes 1 queen sized bed, 3 full sized beds, 1 full size sofa bed, and 1 twin bed, that can accommodate up to 10 people. Host lives in another home on the same property.
Lafayette Inn, Easton, PA – Just a couple of blocks off the Lafayette College campus, this 1895 Georgian-style mansion, with its sweeping wrap-around porch is ideal for sitting in the rocker and watching the world pass by. The eighteen rooms of Lafayette Inn are appointed with antiques and private baths, some with whirlpools, soaking tubs, and oversized showers. Some rooms have fireplaces, and all feature TV/VCR, air conditioning, and phones.
Christian Retreat Center, East Waterford, PA
Kromer's Bed and Breakfast, Ephrata, PA – Discounted for missionaries and pastors.
Canna Country Inn, Etters, PA – 4 rooms have king size beds and 2 have 2 queens all have private baths one is a 2 person whirlpool bath. Due to a large number of advance bookings term of uninterrupted stay would very and most likely be less than a week. Discounts will apply whenever rooms are available.
Private Listing, Fort Loudon, PA – Fully furnished home. 2 beds. 2 baths. Contact Brenda Pool: 717-496-1153.
Private Listing, Gap, PA – Offering 2 bedrooms (1 full size bed, and 1 full/twin bunk bed). Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
Carriage Corner Bed and Breakfast, Gordonville, PA – Right in the middle of Amish country, with carriages rolling by. Many guests are drawn to Lancaster for its peace, serenity, and the beautiful Amish farmland.
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Camp Joy EL, Greenscastle, PA
Jumonville Christian Camp & Retreat Center, Hopwood, PA
Missionary Retreat Fellowship, Jefferson Township, PA – A non-profit, independent, evangelical faith mission whose main ministry continues to be that of offering fully furnished, affordable furlough homes to evangelical missionaries. 6 fully furnished homes are available to missionaries and families for up to 12 months.
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Walnut Lawn Bed and Breakfast, Lancaster, PA
Private Listing, Landenburg, PA -- Offering 1 queen bedroom. Also a twin bed in the office, if needed. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
Private Listing, Landenburg, PA – Offering 2 bedrooms (1 queen size bed, twin bunk beds, and 1 toddler bed). There is also a queen size pullout bed, if needed. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
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B.F Hiest & House B&B, Marietta, PA – Featuring five uniquely styled rooms designed with ultimate comfort in mind. Each has a lovely private bath, premium linens, and many other creature comforts. A hearty breakfast is also included. Enjoy one of the most authentic historical homes in the Lancaster County area.
Mountain Dale Farm, McClure, PA – Our 175-acre general farm is secluded, yet very accessible. Many activities may be enjoyed on the farm and nearby state parks. Farm animals include sheep, goats, cattle, horses, geese, ducks, chickens, and a dog. Guests may help with the barn chores. Open year round.
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Private Listing, Mifflin, PA – Offering 3 bedrooms, each with a double bed. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available. No television in the home.
Private Home, Mifflintown, PA – 4 bedroom home, available Mondays to Fridays, only. Upstairs bedrooms: Three queen bedrooms with full bath in the hall. Downstairs: a Queen with bath attached (shower only), and bedroom with double bunk bed on bottom and single bunk bed on top with bath in hall. Living room, Playroom (ping pong, foosball table, and child’s kitchenette) Large dining/kitchen area. Laundry and internet available.
Blue Rock Bed and Breakfast, Millersville, PA – Discounts available for missionaries and pastors except holidays, the month of October, and some summer weekends.
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Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, New Ringgold, PA
Hopewell Hill Farm, Oxford, PA – The young at heart of all ages will enjoy our warm and friendly hilltop farmhouse built by the Dickey family in 1832. One of our two cozy rooms awaits your visit to our working farm, which has been in the family for over a century. Come to explore, play, or just relax.
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Black Rock Retreat, Quarryville, PA – We are a non-profit Christian facility primarily providing retreat facilities for use by Christian churches and organizations. We also offer a summer camp for youth, a ropes course, an outdoor education program for Christian schools and Elderhostel programs for senior adults. Black Rock Retreat is dedicated to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ and strengthening His church. We provide quality facilities and a serving staff within a refuge of God's creation which encourages spiritual growth and restoration.
Brownstone Colonial Inn Bed and Breakfast, Reinholds, PA
The Homestead (Sheep Shed) Guesthouse, Spring Run, PA – The Sheep Shed guest house is a stand-alone, recently restored barn. Every part of the building was dismantled and put back together as a new space. The guest house sits on a small, 115 acre farm that gives you space to roam and the chance to enjoy 4 seasons of beauty. It is equipped with a full kitchen, 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, washer/dryer, and a large basement rec room. There is room for a family with children. The bunk room has matching bunks with trundles, so up to 6 can comfortably sleep there. Our farm has a pond for swimming or paddling around in a kayak.
Refreshing Mountain Camp, Stevens, PA – Located on 80 acres of Pennsylvania woodland. Motel facility is part of a retreat center that has a large pool, sports fields, two gyms, hiking trails, outdoor education, etc. Very peaceful and refreshing atmosphere.
The Limestone Inn Bed and Breakfast, Strasburg, PA
Private Listing, Stroudsburg, PA – Offering 2 queen bedrooms. One twin air mattress is also available, if needed. Kitchen and living space is shared with the host. Laundry and internet are available.
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Apple Bin Inn, Willow Street, PA – Our charming inn features spacious rooms that cater to both parents and children, ensuring everyone feels comfortable and at home. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, combining cozy furnishings with a touch of local charm. Four rooms in the main house and a separate cozy, two-story cottage, just perfect for celebrating those special occasions. All rooms have private en suite baths, sitting areas, cable TV, and wireless internet access.
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Furlough Vehicles
Please note that furlough vehicles are in high demand and there are not many organizations meeting this need at this time, so please make reservations for vehicles far in advance, or they may not be availability when you need them.
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Righteous Rides, Bernville, PA – A network of missions-minded Christians who confront the furlough transportation crisis by providing care and cars to missionaries so they can have a stress-free stateside journey. Their primary locations are in Truesdale, MO or Slidell, LA, but they also have an EWR Hub in Bernville, PA.
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Righteous Rides, Philadelphia, PA – A network of missions-minded Christians who confront the furlough transportation crisis by providing care and cars to missionaries so they can have a stress-free stateside journey. Their primary locations are in Truesdale, MO or Slidell, LA, but they also have a PHL Hub in Philadelphia, PA.
Support & Services
We are not currently aware of any services in this area, but if we learn of any we will be sure to list them here.