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Storybook Waterfront Cottage; Close to Hidden Valley/ Seven Springs

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Bridge leading to Creekside Cottage
Great Room with 17 windows provides panoramic views!
Recently Renovated Kitchen
Class 1 trout stream runs through the property
Enjoy the fire pit, BBQ Grill and creek side patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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somerset, PA
  • Kooser State Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hidden Valley Resort
  • Seven Springs Mountain Resort
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Johnstown, PA (JST-John Murtha Johnstown - Cambria County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Great Room

2 Double Futons

Living Room

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Storybook Waterfront Cottage; Close to Hidden Valley/ Seven Springs

Beautiful Waterfront Craftsman-Style Cottage, just minutes from Vail's Seven Springs and Hidden Valley Resorts. Private setting among native laurel and hemlocks, just a few feet away from Trout Stream, with creekside patio and firepit, bridges, and hiking trails.
Carefully restored cottage circa 1927 is filled with charm, as well as latest conveniences including high speed WiFi Internet and SmartTV with Netflix and Amazon.
Great room with 17 windows overlooks stream below; Sounds of waterfalls are heard throughout!
Full kitchen with all new stainless steel appliances and modern front load laundry. Hardwood dining set with extended seating for 6. Stone fireplace, and Gas Stove. 2 bedrooms with sleeping for 5, with 2 additional sofabeds, sofa. and inflatable bed.

Property Details: Private 5 acre wooded setting backs to hundreds of acres of undeveloped resort property . Over 250' frontage on Class 1 trout steam, with 2 bridges, hiking trails, mountain spring, creekside picnic area with park style grill, and creekside vollyball court! Stone patio and Adirondack Chairs. Extensive landscape plantings among native hemlock and laurels. Trail from property leads to adjoining Historic State Park with lake, hiking trails, and picnic area

Property manager

Dave Bachman
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Place used towels an sheets in washer
Turn back heat/AC as per posted directions
Call/email to inform of departure
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Requires signed copy of rental agreement 24 hrs prior to check-in
No assignment or agents: Individual making and paying for reservation must be a guest
Reservations with misrepresentation or disregard of rules subject to cancellation

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Somerset

Located in Somerset, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Seven Springs Mountain Resort and Laurel Hill State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Alpine Slide and Living Treasures Animal Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Caddie Shak, or check out an event or a game at Jennerstown Speedway Complex. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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somerset, PA

What's nearby

  • Kooser State Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Glades Pike Winery - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Laurel Hill State Park - 10 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Living Treasures Animal Park - 23 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 12.4 km

Getting around

  • Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foggy Goggle - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Emo's Pit - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Foggy Goggle - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Glades Pike Winery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Slopeside - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Storybook Waterfront Cottage; Close to Hidden Valley/ Seven Springs pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Storybook Waterfront Cottage; Close to Hidden Valley/ Seven Springs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Storybook Waterfront Cottage; Close to Hidden Valley/ Seven Springs?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Storybook Waterfront Cottage; Close to Hidden Valley/ Seven Springs located?

This family-friendly Somerset cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Laurel Hill State Park, Kooser State Park and Glades Pike Winery. Laurel Hill Lake and Hidden Valley Resort are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Seven Springs Ski Trip

Great place to stay. Cabin is comfortable and cozy. Loved the great room with views of woods, bridges and creek.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Great weekend getaway

Great weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan N.

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

Excellent stay

Place was perfect. Owner very friendly. Extremely peaceful area with the sounds of the stream. Will be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bevin K.

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

This cottage is adorable!

We had a wonderful getaway. Love the history of the bungalow, the great room, and the style/decor. The beds are also very comfortable. It was perfect for a small family of three and our dog was also welcome! The hosts are very nice and communication was great and we appreciated the attention to detail. The backyard and the property is amazing—love the bridges! We like that you can hike over to Kooser State Park in about ten minutes. Inside and outside, you can enjoy the sounds of nature and the beautiful stream. We were surprised by the close proximity of the cottage to the busy road (PA-31) and the sound of cars/trucks isnoticeable. However, I was able to tune it out and there is a sense of being transported when you’re in the backyard amidst the trees and the stream, and the woods. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

Great stay!

We had a really good time. The cabin was beautiful and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin C.

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

Amazing Historic Cottage

We absolutely loved our weekend getaway at this cottage. The property is
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin S., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

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

Perfect Thanksgiving

Had a wonderful relaxing stay in this cozy cottage! The perfect thanksgiving!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor P.

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

Weekend stay

David was very helpful and accommodating. We took a short weekend trip and had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca C.

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

Nice Cottage

As described. Good communication from owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heath P.

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

Great for a get away with friends.

Beautiful property that encourages being outdoors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula C.

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

Relaxing cottage

Beautiful location, quite for those of us who want to get away from the busy everyday routine.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carter C.

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

Wonderful bungalow!

The bungalow was terrific! Full of history and more space than anyone would need. Kitchen fully outfitted heating sources were perfect and the backyard fire pit was outstanding. The backyard Creek and Bridge made for a perfect setting. Road noise was a bit loud went out in the backyard, but you couldn’t really hear it from inside. Close to parks, wineries and distilleries.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

paula t.

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

sylvania lodge

we enjoyed our little mini getaway very much. the cabin/lodge was spacious and accommodating. we walked the trails and spent time in the back with the babbling brooks and firepit. we enjoyed preparing and eating dinners from the kitchen
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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

Great, quiet retreat close to hiking trails

Needed a place to hole up and get lots of writing done. This was the perfect place for it. Would rent again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Howard W.

Cozy

My wife and I had a great time here. Very clean and cozy. This place is great for a couples get away or if you want to bring the kids.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

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

Beautiful cottage

The cottage was fantastic and beautiful! Lots of things to do outdoors. The host was great and the process of checking in/out was easy. Thanks for allowing us to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh R.

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

Wonderful Get-Away

Stayed two nights in this lovely vintage lodge. Loved the fire pit with the stream and woods. Hiked to Kooser State Park on a trail behind the lodge. Laurel Hill State Park is nearby and went on 2 beautiful hikes. Please know the front of the house is on a busy road but the back yard makes up for it. The owner was very responsive and friendly. roamakes up for it. only
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy D.

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

Cozy and comfortable.

House is cozy and conveniently located to see many sites. Hiking, waterfalls, Fort Ligoner and the Flight 93 Memorial are all within an hour of the house. The house has everything you need to be comfortable. There is a bit of road noise at night but there is a white noise machine in the bedroom that helps. I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mikel D.

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

Delightful retreat

David was a wonderful host and responded quickly to questions. The home is filled with all sorts of well thought out details. The large window room with the view of the creek was so peaceful we didn’t want to leave. I’d come back again for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amie J.

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

Weekend Getaway

Clean comfortable home. Nice location in relation to hiking and ski resorts. Back yard is amazing. You do hear traffic from the road however it is still a beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryce W.

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

Great TAC Weekend

For a Seven Springs Total Archery Event, we wanted to stay in a cabin and not a hotel. This place checked the box, and had a great backyard.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

Fantastic property, great host

The lodge was beautiful, in very good shape, with everything that we needed. Even in the winter, it the heating and hot water worked well. Dave was a great host and was very helpful in providing information for everything in the lodge and also stopped by to shovel the driveway.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2017

8/10 Good

Koraleigh G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Cottage

The house and woods are beautiful. The road it's very close to sounds like a motor speedway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Fantastic!

Was in the area to do Fallingwater and some of the state parks. This place was amazing! As others mentioned it is on a busy street, but that didn’t hinder our enjoyment at all. Place is clean and comfortable. The fire pit, stream, and hiking trails can’t be beat. Wish we could have stayed longer and definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

DAN P.

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

Get away

My parents loved it! Thanks for the great communication and facility.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Dave Bachman

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My day job is an enginner for a major IT company, while my hobby is historic home renovation. I am married and we live in the Washington DC area with our 2 children.

I grew up in Pennsylvania, and I love the Laurel Highlands.

Why they chose this property

The atmosphere and creekside setting of this property is breathtaking, and has been features in national magazines. It is very close to the largest concentration of Ski Resorts in the Mid-Atlantic, and other attractions in the Laurel Highlands.

What makes this property unique

-Beautiful setting among the stream and woodlands.
- Trail leads directly into state park; makes for great hike or morning jog
- 1 mile/5 min to ski resort. Easy for skiers and nonskiers
-Walk to resturaunt with good food and great prices
- The atomsphere at sunset during the summer on the stone patio and firepit with a nice glass of wine with friends is priceless.

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