Front of cabin taken from firepit area.
Imagine the peacefulness...
Main room view from stairs.
Unbeatable view from the firepit right out front.
Steel beam bridge to the pond.
Main room from dining nook.
View from ramp side of the deck.
Well stocked kitchen.  New appliances.
Main room view from stairs.
Picnic table, charcoal grill with plenty of bench seating.
Beautiful mountain sunset.
4-burner propane grill (propane included)
Main room.  Large front windows with a view.
Main room from the dining nook
Celebrate Christmas?  Bring the presents.  Santa stops here :)
Main living room.
Dining nook off of the main room.
46" LED TV Cable/DVR
Enjoying some tea by the fire.
Rear living area / Dining Room. Expandable dining room table.  Comfortably seat 10 - 12.
Rear living area / Dining Room.  Large panoramic window of forest and stream.
Rear living area / Dining Room.  Large panoramic window of forest and stream.
Rear living area / Dining Room.  Books and games.
Fridge has door water and ice.  Keurig and 12-cup coffee pot. K-cups provided.
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2 vanity.
Bathroom 3
Master bedroom.  (1 Queen)
Secluded Cabin with Lake - Views - Near Resorts image 30
Secluded Cabin with Lake - Views - Near Resorts image 31
Bedroom 3 - 1 double, 1 single
Bedroom 4 (separated from bedroom 3 by accordion style door) - 1 queen
HE washer and dryer with deep sink.
Firepit and volleyball area.
View from the deck, volleyball area.
View from volleyball area.  Large front yard for any outdoor activities.
Fall Foliage: A short walk to the lake
The path off of the road to go to the pond.
The path from the road to the pond.
Steps to the pond.
Fall Foliage: Crossing the stream to the lake
10x10 dock at the pond.
Large raft.
Fall Foliage @ the lake
Fall Foliage @ the lake
Fish in the pond. Brooke trout, bass, bluegill, perch.
We share our border with 1000's of acres of PA State Forest.
Beautiful sunsets from the deck.
View of morning fog from the deck.
Unbelievable scenic views
Snowscape view from the deck.
Snowscape view from the deck.
Pine trees at the edge of our yard.
Private lane.  ( 4/all-wheel-drive  required in Winter )

Roaring Run Lodge - Champion

13 guests
3 bedrooms
2 bathrooms
1660 Sqft
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Hosted by James

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Well-behaved dogs (4 max) are welcome as long as they are housebroken and cleaned up after. No cats or other animals.

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About this place

Rustic Cabin Near 7 Springs - Private/Lake/Scenic

You honestly won't find another property like this! It's nestled along the treeline of a 50-acre organic farm with breathtaking views of the mountains and sunsets visible through our large floor-to-ceiling windows. Our other border runs along PA State Forest, and with our lake and stream that runs through the property, you get a true mountain escape. If you're looking for a private, outdoor mountain experience with plenty of space and amenities, then you've found it!

While private, we're conveniently located about 10 minutes from both Seven Springs and Hidden Valley. Many people find it to be the perfect location due to the close proximity to the resorts while also having access to markets, restaurants, shops, and other attractions only a couple of minutes away.

In the warmer seasons, enjoy the large front yard complete with provided outdoor sporting equipment and a volleyball area. There’s plenty of room for almost any outdoor sport you can think of. Sit back and relax on our 500-square-foot deck, complete with a propane grill and picnic table. Sip your favorite beverage while enjoying a panoramic view of beautiful mountain ridges. Or, grab your swimsuit and a fishing pole and head down to our lake. At night, unwind around the large fire pit while enjoying smores and listening to the summer night’s sounds including the soothing burble of the Pike Run stream that runs through our property. Stargazing is stunning!

In the colder months, enjoy the indoor fireplace while looking out at beautiful snowscapes through the large front windows. From board games to movies and video games, there should be no shortage of entertainment while indoors. Seven Springs Resort and Hidden Valley are both about a 10-minute drive and offer some of the best skiing in PA as well as snow tubing and plenty of indoor activities.

One main highlight of our property is our lake. It’s constantly fed by a freshwater intake from Pike Run which flows from deep in the mountains. It's a secluded and beautiful place (check out our pics), and great for swimming and fishing.

Unlike other properties up on the mountain, we're within 5 minutes from Donegal with restaurants, groceries, beer and wine, a local zoo, a family entertainment center (go-karts, mini-golf, etc.), and many other fun places to visit. The ICV biking/hiking trailhead is only a mile away as well as hiking in the Roaring Run Natural Area. The location is hands down the best in the area as it's central to the resorts, town, main area attractions, and State Parks. Ohiopyle State Park is only a scenic 25-minute drive away as well and is great for rafting and day trips.

Looking for a rustic cabin but don’t want to give up the modern amenities? No problem! We offer many of the amenities you are used to at home, such as:

- High-speed internet and WIFI + repeater for great coverage throughout.

- 2 flat-screen TVs with cable (DVR, On-Demand, Amazon Prime Video, etc.)

- Strong cellular service (Verizon's network but I assume others as well)

- Dishwasher

- Washer/Dryer

- Full kitchen

- Keurig with complimentary k-cups and a 12-cup coffee pot

- Fridge with door ice and water

- Whole house water filtration (crystal clear water with no “well taste” or smell)

- And much more :)

For the sake of being conservative, we have the cabin listed as 3 bedrooms, but you could make a case for 4. The "4th" bedroom is only accessible by going through the 3rd so it "technically" doesn't qualify. They are separated by a wall with an "accordion-style" divider for a door. You can see this in the pictures.

There is also an expandable dining room table in the back that can comfortably fit 10 - 12 for larger gatherings.

*** IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE BEFORE BOOKING ***

- The primary renter must be at least 25 years of age and match the name on the account/payment method. No renting on behalf of others.

- Maximum is 13 guests on the property at any time unless otherwise agreed to in writing. If your guest count changes from the information on the booking, you must let us know.

- There are 8 beds that sleep a total of 11. We provide a single and queen air mattress for the additional 2 guests if needed.

- The following are prohibited and could be cause for removal from the property without refund:

- Rowdy events/parties

- Smoking (anything) indoors - $250 fee

- Operating ATVs, dirt bikes, or recreational vehicles on the property

- Trespassing on neighbors’ property

- Shooting on the property (but the PA State Forest is 50 yards away)

- Vehicles in the field/yard

- Fireworks.

- Guests provide their bedsheets, pillowcases, and shower/swimming towels. We provide bed comforters, pillows (in waterproof encasements), throw blankets, and hand/kitchen towels.

- The lake is a 5-minute walk from the cabin and is not handicap accessible. If you have trouble navigating uneven ground, you may not be able to access it. Select neighbors have the right to visit the pond, so you might run into some others, but it is rare.

- A few interior doorways are 6’ 3” tall. If anyone in your group is over 6’ 2”, it may be an inconvenience.

- Parking for up to 5 vehicles. If you need more it may be possible, please inquire.

- Pets - dogs only, 4 max. Please ensure that you selected pets in the "guests" section.

- We don’t host events on our property, but a neighboring farm does “barn-style” events/weddings and you are welcome to rent with us for accommodations. Search online for "Sana View Farm". If outdoors, you may hear distant music during the wedding season.

COOLER SEASON BOOKINGS:

- 4-wheel/all-wheel drive is necessary with snow. Our road and parking area are gravel. Even after plowing, if there is any snow or ice on the road, a 2-wheel drive will likely have issues. We’ve never had issues as long as you have 4-wheel drive.

- Guests are responsible for shoveling/salting (provided) the steps and deck area to the front door during their stay if needed. We provide a plowing service for the driveway/road.

- Provided kiln-dried wood is for the fireplace only. Please do not burn outdoors unless otherwise mentioned. There are several places very close by to purchase wood for outdoor fires.

Sleeping configuration

Bedroom 1

1 queen bed

Bedroom 2

4 single beds

Bedroom 3

1 queen bed, 1 double bed, 1 single bed

What this place offers

58 Amenities
Washing Machine
Iron & Board
Hair Dryer
Basic Soaps
Full Kitchen
Oven
Fire Pit
Gas Grill
High Speed Internet
Laptop friendly workspace
Smart TV
Security Cameras
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Nearby activities

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Rafting
Beach Volleyball
Golf
Miniature Golf
Tennis
Swimming
Fly fishing
Fishing

Property Suitability

Please review these important guidelines to ensure this property meets your needs and expectations.

Child friendly

  • Children's books and toys
  • Baby friendly
  • Crib/Pack 'n Play
  • High chair

No events allowed

No smoking allowed

No Parking

Meet the Host

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James

Owner

English
Hello, My wife, son and I live in Plum Pa (about 30 minutes east of downtown Pittsburgh). I operate a digital consulting firm and my wife is the family ministry director at our local church.

We fell into hosting after my Uncle passed away and we later acquired his cabin located near Seven Spring Resort. It's really been a blessing to be able to host and generate enough revenue to keep the property in the family and afford to make continuous improvements. I've been going up there since I was born. We absolutely love the property and try to go up anytime we can! If you book our place you'll understand why ;)

Safe travels,
Jim and Mandie
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Member Since
October 2021

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Scenic views

Mountain viewWoods view

Location

MountainfrontWoods

Getting around

There is no public transportation. Uber and/or Lyft are hit or miss (mostly miss), so I would not depend on those for getting around. Possibly if 7 Springs is having an event there may be some around. Your own personal transportation is the only thing I would rely on.

There is parking in the driveway only. You can accommodate up to 5 cars fairly easily.
Exact location provided after booking.

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Policies & Rules

Check-In
3PM
Flexible timing
Check-Out
11AM
Standard
Max Guests
13 People
Including infants
Min Age
25
Primary renter
Not Allowed
Smoking • Parties
$Security Deposit
250
Refundable

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