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Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country.

Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country.

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Welcome to the Whitetail.
Entrance to the Whitetail.
Sit back and enjoy the view.
The charming eat-in kitchen.
The queen bedroom.

Overview of Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country.

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 464 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Mountain view
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Driftwood, PA
  • Popular LocationBucktail State Park Natural Area15 min walk
  • AirportSt. Marys, PA (STQ-St. Marys Municipal)40 min drive
  • Popular LocationElk Country Visitor Center40 min drive
  • Popular LocationCherry Springs State Park79 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country.

The Whitetail at Misty Pines is perfect for couples with it's open beamed ceiling queen bedroom. It will also accommodate two more guests on the queen sleeper sofa in the cozy living room if need be. Remodeled with rustic oak flooring and a whitetail deer theme, this cabin is easy to settle into. The full kitchen includes a refrigerator/freezer, glass top stove and oven, microwave, coffee maker, toaster and crock pot. Pots, pans, cookware, utensils and dishware are all provided. WIFI access, DISH satellite TV, DVD and VHS players and CD/radio are there for your use. Outside for your enjoyment are a deck, fire ring, picnic table and gas grill.

PLEASE NOTE: This rental is half of a duplex with a permanent resident in the other side. The rental has it's own private entrance, deck, fire ring and picnic table. We have compensated for the possible disadvantage of this set up by making our rates lower than others in our area. We have had many, many satisfied guests over the past 14 years but if this set up won't meet your needs please look elsewhere.

Bed and kitchen linens are also included. Bath linens are NOT provided.

Misty Pines cabin rental has been sharing our beautiful surroundings with guests since 2008. Visitors never seem to grow tired of the changing mountain scene before them. Whether it's dancing plumes of morning mist, colorful fall foliage, serene sunsets, or foraging wildlife, the view always creates a sense of peace.

Located in Sterling Run, Cameron County, we are in the heart of the PA Wilds and magnificent elk country. If you are looking for a place to connect with nature and outdoor adventure while still enjoying the comforts of home, Misty Pines is for you! Our local state forests, gamelands, trout waters, lakes and state parks offer plenty of room to roam in Pennsylvania's natural beauty.

Our busiest season is in the fall during the elk rut (mating season). The haunting bugling of the bulls and the rattle of clashing antlers are an exhilarating experience. During this busy season, throngs of visitors flood PA's "elk capital", the nearby town of Benezette, creating crowds ranging from pleasant hustle and bustle to literal gridlock. Our location, 40 minutes away, offers guests a peaceful respite after a day of sightseeing with other tourists. Not to mention that there is a very real possibility of seeing elk anywhere along the scenic ride from Misty Pines to Benezette. Highway or dirt road, it's up to you!

We are Mark and Evelyn Keiter and we live in the home up the road, the only other house visible from the cabin. We look forward to meeting new guests, with some regular visitors becoming friends. But, we know people come here to get away and would never disturb a guests' privacy unnecessarily. Most find it reassuring to know that we are nearby to help with questions about the area, or that one item that was left at home or even assistance with car trouble. We enjoy being able to provide a comfy stay for people as they share in the wonderful place that we call home. We hope to see you soon!


Property manager

Evelyn & Mark Keiter

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside
No discharging of firearms on the property.
No parties.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Driftwood

Located in Driftwood, this cabin is in the mountains. Elk Mountain Winery and Straub Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bucktail State Park Natural Area and Sizerville State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Driftwood, PA

What's nearby

  • Bucktail State Park Natural Area - 15 min walk
  • Sinnemahoning State Park - 35 min drive
  • Elk Country Visitor Center - 40 min drive
  • Kinzua Bridge State Park - 74 min drive
  • Cherry Springs State Park - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Bear Den - 9 min walk
  • Sterling Run Tavern - 9 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Misty Pines Whitetail- Lodging With A Marvelous View In Elk Country. located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Bucktail State Park Natural Area and within 20 miles (32 km) of Sizerville State Park and Elk Country Visitor Center. Sinnemahoning State Park and Austin Dam are also within 32 miles (52 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Gayle V.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin with amazing view
Awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Renee A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple but nice
This was a nice inexpensive place to lay our heads as we explored the area. Nothing fancy, but lovely views, clean and ample space for two. Owners were wonderful in providing information about the area and check-in was easy. For future guests, be aware that the kitchen may not be ideal for making complicated/large meals, the "drive way" was rough but typical for the area, and the listing states a hot tub, but one was not present. All-in-all though, it was a great little place for the money.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elk Viewing
The house was clean, cute and served our purposes well. The house was close enough to elk viewing sites that we visited during the day. Beautiful country side.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Delbert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
misty pines
It was very clean and everything was as I was told it was .No problems. It was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K., Grove city pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and great location
This was the cleanest home we ever rented (we rent several times a year). It had everything we needed for our 3 night stay. We really liked the decor with the white tail deer theme and there were 4 deer in the yard every evening. We even saw a bull elk 1/2 mile from the house and 2 bald eagles a few miles away. I would highly recommend this rental for a quiet get-a-way.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Evelyn & Mark Keiter

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We, Mark & Evelyn Keiter, were originally from southeastern PA. Looking for a change in lifestyle and to escape the ever encroaching rat race we decided to pull up stakes and move with our young daughter to the mountains. We were looking for a place where we could be surrounded by nature, to be part of it and enjoy it everyday. Leaving a good job, selling our home and a business to move to the remote wilds of PA took a brave leap of faith. Over a decade later we have no regrets about our decision and the rewards have been too numerous to mention. When Mark isn't out mowing he works for a local construction and remodeling contractor and Evelyn keeps busy taking care of the cabin and working in the garden. Whenever we get the chance we head out to enjoy the natural world in our "backyard" with some hiking, kayaking, fishing & hunting.

Why they chose this property

In truth, it was the elk that drew us to this area and this property. Finding a place that was wild enough to be home to free roaming elk while still being suitable to raise our daughter was our goal. When we first saw what is now our home we knew we had found what we were looking for. A few years later, when the house that is now Misty Pines became available it was a perfect addition to our property. After nine months of extensive remodeling the transformation into Misty Pines was complete. Combined, we sit on 40 private acres, About 10 of which are cleared with the remaining 30 in native forest. Surrounded by natural habitat, the creatures of the woods are our neighbors. Providing a comfortable place for visitors to stay while they enjoy this wonderful area has been Misty Pines' purpose ever since.

What makes this property unique

Situated on a westward facing hillside our view of the surrounding mountains is inspiring. Seated on the deck or by the campfire you'll have a perfect view of the setting sun or the starry night sky.
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