Four season destination - find something unique each time you visit.
The wildflowers are in bloom along the GAP trail and our bird feeders are very active.
*Additional space has just been added. Living room is expanded and a separate cozy bedroom with barn door and dresser has been added to the original cottage space. Please see photos.
Build a campfire (firewood provided) --- watch the birds (different types of feeders invite a large variety of birds) -- - Large covered deck provides rainy day use and mountain views. AND choose from dozens of old movies for a snuggle in.
We are a short drive to Fallingwater - Kentuck Knob - The Great Allegheny Passage - Ohiopyle State Park - Somerset, PA, Forbes State Forest, Mount Davis, Springs, PA and Grantsville, MD
***This contemporary - cottage is located adjacent to our 65 acre homestead and surrounded by over 800 additional acres of undeveloped woodlands (hiking on these surrounding properties with prior permission only - they are posted by the owners as: Highland Land Assoc., LLC.) However, Forbes State Forest only 8 miles away.
Activities are available nearby in Maryland and Somerset, PA and in other parts of the Laurel Highlands.
This Woodland Cottage offers you the opportunity to experience life in the Appalachian Mountains in a very private setting.
*****No wifi - please plan to use data on your cell as a "hotspot". The Verizon cell
tower is visible from our property, and we do have good coverage however,
we do encourage you to check your carriers' coverage area.
AND there is an HDMI cable if you want to bring your lap top to connect to the flatscreen TV
Two adults only - queen bed. ***Let us know if you prefer to also use the daybed - there will be an additional $25 linen fee requested. Check or cash upon your arrival.
And do note - this is a rural area - there are no streetlights. Consider bringing a flashlight. There is a light on the front porch.
***Fishing opportunities nearby.
The cottage is within 10-yards of a mountain brook and on the edge of an 800 acre forest through which the Casselman River and Great Allegheny Passage flow. Occupants are serenaded by the sounds of forests bird, amphibians, tree crickets, howling coyotes, barking fox and babbling water. The elevated 10’ x 34’ deck overlooking forest and stream has a 10’ x 22’ section under roof allowing “outdoor” time even on rainy days.
The Woodland Cottage has a fully equipped ready to cook kitchen, dining area with table and chairs, living room area with reading chairs and gas fireplace (in season Labor Day through Mother's Day weekend), den area currently with daybed and chairs by the gas fireplace can be easily turned for movie watching.
The rental is for 2 adults. Bedroom with queen size pillow topped mattress, side tables and dresser. Living room has a daybed - twin.
The cottage is ADA accessible and the bathroom has a large shower that is ADA compliant and a ADA compliant sink. (Please ask ahead of time for shower chair.) However, we do encourage you to send an inquiry with questions.
Outside: large covered and open deck has a dining area, gas grill, comfortable chairs, dining table with chairs and benches from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend). There is a fire ring with wooden benches. Firewood for a campfire that will last several hours for each night of your stay is provided. Additional firewood is available for a reasonable fee. Two other rustic benches are placed in more secluded locations for solitude or private discussions.
Heating and air conditioning are available year round as appropriate. Our gas grill is available on the covered back deck from Memorial Day weekend in May through Labor Day Weekend in Sept. -- Gas fireplace (Jodel) in living area from Labor Day Weekend in Sept. through Mother's Day Weekend in May.
***We currently do not charge and additional cleaning fee - many vacation rentals do.
Our guests have consistently left the space as they found it and, we hope you will too!
Please - no smoking inside. Sorry, no pets.
Check in after 3 p.m. -- Check out by noon