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PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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  • Pet friendly
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Fireplace
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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks

Cedarwood Lodge is a mountain cabin on eight forested acres surrounded by the Moshannon State Forest with access to thousands of acres for exploring nature directly from the grounds. Only 4 miles off PA I-80, Exit 111, the cabin provides easy access to Parker Dam and S.B. Elliot state parks and the nearby Elk Herd (Rocky Mountain elk reintroduced in 1913 have prospered) and Elk Scenic Drive. Don't miss the spectacular Mountain Laurel Driving Tour to view the PA State Flower that proliferates throughout the mountain forests each spring.

NEW - July 2024: The internet has come to Cedarwood Lodge via StarLink! Not reliably available in this mountainous area of Clearfield County until recently, StarLink has been successfully installed and provides a strong signal though-out the cabin and surrounding property.

The Lodge is completely equipped including linens, all kitchen needs, microwave, gas cook stove and gas grill, coffee maker, toaster, TV/VCR/DVD (no TV reception), phone, wood burning stove/fireplace, and full bath with tub and shower.

Homemade bread, and sweet rolls or muffins are provided for your first morning's breakfast. Coffee and tea provided.

Deer, turkey, foxes, and an occasional bear can be observed making their way past the Lodge. Enjoy dark skies with easy access to the 'middle of nowhere' - just a 15 minute drive (12 miles) to Clearfield or 20 minute drive to DuBois.

It is easily accessible from the main highway, yet provides privacy and a feeling of seclusion. The Lodge is a great place for family get-togethers, a romantic get-away for two, or a gathering of friends.

Some comments from our guests:
'...But the best things were the walks along the logging roads, beaver ponds, flowers starting to bloom, and the peace and tranquility of the backwoods.' Ralph, Nancy, Tucker, Keisee and Marlie, from Novelty, Ohio
'Our drive was 5.5 hours, but it was worth it. We are sad to leave this hideaway to return to the stress of the city.' Amy and Pete from New York City
'We wanted to renew our friendships, enjoy nature, and escape the hustle and bustle of life. We wanted to laugh and talk late into the night. Here at Cedarwood, it all happened.' Barb, Ruth, and Diane from Evans City, PA
'We enjoyed three of the best days of our lives here! This is an absolutely wonderful place.' Chuck and Lori - newlyweds

Although there is not onsite swimming, the cabin is located 2 miles from two state parks which have swimming, boating, nature center, hiking trails of all degrees of length and difficulty. There are beaver dams within walking distance of the cabin.

Property manager

Peggy

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $10/night each; more than 2 must be pre-approved

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: No charge for age 2 and younger

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

PA Wilds Mtn 8 pvt Acres State Forest Elk Herd 2 State Parks
PA Wilds Mtn 8 pvt Acres State Forest Elk Herd 2 State Parks

About the neighborhood

Map
Penfield, PA

What's nearby

  • Parker Dam State Park - 13 min drive
  • DuBois Mall - 19 min drive
  • Dubois Country Club - 24 min drive
  • S. B. Elliott State Park - 27 min drive
  • Elk Country Visitor Center - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Applewood BBQ & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Penfield Fireman's Club - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pizza's Beverage - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Calliaris Pizza - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 4.8 mi (7.8 km) from Parker Dam State Park and within 16 mi (25 km) of Clearfield County Historical Society and Clearfield County Courthouse. Fun Central and DuBois Mall are also within 16 mi (25 km).

PA Wilds Mtn Cabin, 8 pvt acres in state forest, near Elk Herd & 2 State Parks Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 115 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 115 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Janet H.

Not what was expected AT ALL !!!
Check with owner first before booking. The owner mentioned VRBO uses AI and things are posted that are not true. No kayak, no river, no white birch trees as listed. We had to vacuum the upstairs bedroom with cobwebs above the bed. You can't open the bottom drawers due to the heater in the way which doesn't matter because they were filled with toilet paper and sheets. We cleaned outdoor chairs with bird droppings on them that have been there for some time. no wifi was mentioned but there is also no internet. The very old and very small tv had a green tent. the remote barely worked. Some condiments in the fridge were out dated. We left a day early and I mentioned all this to the owner who seemed to make excuses and not care too much. I was hoping she would offer at least a one day refund due to the misleading info on the website that she is responsible for checking. I guess that was an unrealistic expectation. I would never go back there again. Not to mention driving by another house with toys, broken down atv and other crap all over their yard, Its a shame, and an eye sore. This was the worst trip I have ever taken. I am upset that VRBO uses misleading information but more upset that the owner was unwilling to make good for it. f
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milo M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk visit
Very clean! Bread was amazing! Secluded and quiet! Definitely worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
2nd time staying here should say it all !! Very cozy even with the temps in the 20s
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This property was absolutely beautiful. The house was so amazing. We didn't need to bring a thing everything we needed was right there! The house is very spacious and there was room for everyone. The space was amazing it allowed up to have a great game night, watch movies and take walks! Thank you so much for inviting us into your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything We Hoped For AND MORE!!
The cabin was wonderful! It had everything you could possibly want or need in a forest getaway: fully stocked kitchen, plenty of washroom supplies, games, movies, books, blankets - it was all the comforts of home in a beautiful forested setting in PA’s Elk country. Our host was very thoughtful in her communications leading up to our stay, and then again while we were there with well thought out directions for the cabin, how to get around the area - even where the best grocery shopping is and how to get there. She left fresh baked goods in the cabin, along with the lights on in anticipation of a possible arrival after dark. Honestly one of the best rental vacations we’ve ever had - and we’ve had a lot! It was everything we’d hoped it would be and more. We loved our time at Cedarwood Lodge! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful
Beautiful place to stay while close to many of the wonderful things to see in Pa
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy and comfortable
The cabin was easy to get to with great instruction. The house was well stocked with everything we needed. We spent our evenings out by the fire pit roasting marshmallows and hotdogs and enjoying the fireflies. I recommend this wonderful place to anyone who wants to disconnect for a bit. The upper loft area was really nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay @ Cedarwood Lodge
Cabin was exactly as advertised and more. Very clean, well stocked with amenities including kitchen and linens. The property is beautiful and close to many great areas such as Parker Dam State Park (1 mile away) and other fantastic areas for hiking and exploring. Would definitely stay here again! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family hunting trip
Really enjoyed our stay and the properties was perfect for our purposes!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had an amazing time with friends! The place was so beautiful and cozy! All you need is your personal belongings, everything you need was provided and clean! Peggy is wonderful too, she made us delicious goodies! Thank you Peggy!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great escape!
The cabin was wonderful and a great escape from the hustle of the world. This was a great opportunity for our family (kids 10 & 8) to spend quality time with each without distractions of work and devices! We would definitely book with Peggy again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leroy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable could use new TV
Comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chisda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful stay in the woods of PA!
This was a lovely cabin that perfectly met our needs. It is secluded and near tons of beautiful hiking. We were so lucky to (accidentally) book around peak foliage in PA making the stay exceptionally beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

JoAnn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Elk Viewing Trip
Best place we have stayed in the Elk Viewing Area. The location was ideal to access hiking trails at Parker Dam, visit Bilger's Rocks, and easy travel to the Elk Viewing area in Benezette. The location is secluded and quiet. The lodge is well cared for and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., St Petersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Central to the local State parks
It’s a great old cabin, clean with most modern conveniences and located central to many area outdoors activities. Great host as well. Only cons are that cell service is terrible + there’s no Wi-Fi and that nearby “State park road” has a lot of heavy truck traffic and brake retarders, so it’s not a quiet place to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Grace E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sisters trip
My sisters and I (with a 7-month baby in tow!) enjoyed our weekend stay at the Lodge. Clear communication with Peggy, clean and comfortable cabin, beautiful location in the PA Wilds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelly m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful weekend in the Wilds
The cabin was lovely. It had everything you needed for a wonderful weekend away. Cabin was spotless & the grounds were well kept. We had a fun weekend exploring the area. Would definitely stay here again. Peggy made the best sweet breads. Was perfect surprise upon arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful stay!
The cabin felt secluded but still near enough to town to easily get supplies. The only thing I wish we had was wifi, but other than that everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Quaint cabin, clean beds comfortable. Nice firepit. Close to state parks and hiking trails. Peggy is a great host with lots of communication. Thanks again Peggy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eliza G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway in the woods
Beautiful cabin with everything you need. Conveniently close to state parks and trails. The cabin has an open layout with lots of windows to let in natural light. The homemade curtains are a neat touch. We loved that the windows had screens so we could open them and enjoy the fresh air. The screened porch is nice, too. We enjoyed our stay here while taking part in a gravel bike race. The only downside was there was no hose available at the cabin to wash our filthy bikes off afterward, but this was easily rectified by a 15-minute drive to a car wash in Clearfield. Highly recommended for a quaint getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great and relaxing Birthday weekend ; )
What a great place to relax. We had a great time enjoying hiking the trails with our dogs, playing board games and reading books. The weather was great and stars were amazing. We felt right at home in the cabin which was cozy and inviting and the home baked bread and muffins were over the top. Peggy was the best.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Katie S.

Snowy weekend
Peggy was wonderful and accommodating about letting us check in early and check out a bit late because of a snowstorm...10 inches!! The cabin is spacious and charming. She had left sweet bread and homemade bread for us which were both delicious! Someone plowed out our cars after the storm which was wonderful! The last guests didn't clean their dishes very good, which was disappointing but that isn't the hosts fault bc they do request you do your own dishes. The Verizon cell service is not good, so don't count in having service all the time or being able to use a hotspot there. Wifi would make this a 5 star rental!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
The property was in immaculate condition as always and the peace and quiet was just what our family needed! We will continue to come back year after year!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharyn w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Christmas vacation
This was a great place, we enjoyed our stay here. When we arrived it was nice and clean and cozy and the bread was a very nice treat! Great hiking trails all around!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Christian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pre-Christmas Getaway
We loved the cabin. The amenities were clean. Everything was tidy. Plenty of sheets, blankets, pillows, hand soap, toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher detergent, books, crossword puzzles, etc. The upstairs loft is great. I'm hard of hearing, but it was amazing how easy it was to hear each other between the first and second floors of the cabin. Really nice! The fire pit is great and we made the best campfire ever. Peggy was very easy to work with and everything that was contained in our email conversation was right on the money. The local area is nice. Parker Dam State Park seemed nicer than the other nearby state park. There are neighbors on either side. The one beyond the cabin is about 80 yards away and I think it is a similar cabin to the one we stayed in. It was vacant. The residence that is passed before the cabin appears to be a year-round residence. It is a little farther away than the vacant cabin. I was hoping that there would be no neighbors. Fortunately, they were very quiet. I've learned not to ask property owners about the neighbor situation because what is "close" to one person might not be to another. Not a big deal since they were cool. I have two gripes. The first one is not the owner's fault; the nearby main drag (SR 153, I believe) is heavily trafficked with big trucks. The hill is pretty steep and the trucks use their Jake brakes, which are super loud. Fortunately, there are few trucks after evening hours. Few is not none, though. The other gripe is that the downstairs double bed needs to be replaced. It is like trying to sleep on a crooked upside-down taco. The upstairs bed is fine. 4 out of 5!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021