Privacy, birdwatching, fishing + Five Star reviews - no extra cleaning fees - Fort Hill

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 274 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Fort Hill, PA

Youghiogheny River Lake16 min drive
Ohiopyle State Park21 min drive
Ohiopyle Falls34 min drive
Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)34 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Privacy, birdwatching, fishing + Five Star reviews - no extra cleaning fees

Quiet country cottage. We will begin taking reservations for 2024 on 1 December
The pond is for your exclusive use for fishing while you are visiting. Catch and release - large mouth bass (see photo of a big one in our photo galary), channel catties, red-checked sunfish and blue gills. You are welcome to eat some of the "pan" fish but please "catch and release the bass.
This cottage has a modern bathroom with a seated shower stall, raised oak vanity and a user friendly composting toilet. See: https://usa.sun-mar.com/self-contained-composting-toilets/ The step to the unit has been replaced with a wooden platform - about 18" x 18" The unit is odor free and requires no maintenance however, if you have knee or hip issues please consider our Woodland Cottage: www.vrbo.com/848951
***Relax by the fire, hike, watch birds or an old movie & visit nearby attractions***
The "cottage is located near to Fallingwater, Kentuck Knob, Ohiopyle and GAP.
See our 5 Star reviews and plan a visit soon.
***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!
****AND we have another five star rated cottage see: www.vrbo.com/848951
No Pets
- 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.
Two adults only - queen bed.
And do note - this is a rural area - there are no streetlights. Consider bringing a flashlight. There is a light on the front porch.

Property manager

Mona Rishel-Shissler

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Mountain view

Outdoor space

You will loved the deck - both uncoverd and covered - looking into the forest

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

- Catch and release fishing in the pond with PA fishing license. - Campfire in stone fire ring only - Inquire before hiking on the property

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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Fort Hill

Located in Fort Hill, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Laurel Hill State Park and Seven Springs Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ohiopyle State Park and Laurel Ridge State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fort Hill, PA

What's nearby

Youghiogheny River Lake - 16 min drive
Ohiopyle State Park - 21 min drive
Ohiopyle Falls - 34 min drive
Cucumber Falls - 35 min drive
Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 48 min drive

Restaurants

River's Edge Cafe - 16 min drive
Anchor In - 16 min drive
Lucky Dog Cafe - 15 min drive
Shepherd's Farm - 15 min drive
Suder's Soft Freeze - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Privacy, birdwatching, fishing + Five Star reviews - no extra cleaning fees pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Privacy, birdwatching, fishing + Five Star reviews - no extra cleaning fees?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Privacy, birdwatching, fishing + Five Star reviews - no extra cleaning fees?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Privacy, birdwatching, fishing + Five Star reviews - no extra cleaning fees located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Youghiogheny River Lake, Ohiopyle State Park and Mount Davis. Youghiogheny River is 10.6 mi (17.1 km) away.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Lida B.

21 Oct 2023

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

Always amazing!

We are never let down when we stay at the cottage. Mona and Bryon’s attention to detail goes above and beyond. Beautiful setting. Great fishing. Comfortable cottage. So peaceful. We’ve been staying at the cottage every year since we were married there in 2014. We are never disappointed! Thank you for sharing your little slice of paradise with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

19 Oct 2023

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

Our favorite place

We love coming here year after year. The cottage is so cozy and clean and the views are amazing! You can tell Mona and Bryon take great pride maintaining their property. It is our little piece of paradise!! Thanks for sharing it with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

2 Oct 2023

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

Tranquility

The most relaxing and wonderful weekend. The cabin has everything you need and more for a peaceful weekend surrounded by nature.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Sept 2023

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

Lovely Cottage Stay!

My Fiance and I had a wonderful time staying at this lovely cottage! The property was beautiful and the cottage was cozy. We had a blast exploring the area and relaxing while watching the birds and chipmunks in the backyard. We will definitely be returning soon!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan and Coleen F., Delmont

19 Sept 2023

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

A Slice of Heaven

This was our third stay, and it was nothing short of amazing, as usual. Our first stay, in 2018, is when we got engaged. Our second stay, in 2019, was to celebrate our honeymoon. This stay, in 2023, was to celebrate our 4-year anniversary. From the first impression, to just this recent stay, the Campbell Farm cottage and property holds a very special place in our hearts and lives. The cottage is filled with all of the comforts of home and have a way of taking you back in time, when things were less hectic. Inside and out, Campbell Farm is absolutely one of the most beautiful, peaceful and comfortable places on earth. A true slice of heaven. As before, all of our senses were filled with the most beautiful sights, sounds and smells of nature all around. We loved seeing all of our wildlife friends again. They seemed to enjoy having us back. And the hosts, Mona & Bryon, are two of the most beautiful, pleasant and down-to-earth people we've ever met. We love Campbell Farm and everything about it! And we can't wait to go back!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mona Rishel-Shissler

My husband (Bryon) and I purchased the James Campbell Farm property in 1990 and spent many years restoring the original (1780's) log house as our home. Subsequently we have refurbished all of the farm buildings. We have planted 1000's of trees (mostly native species), created vegetable fruit, herb and flower gardens. In addition to raising much of what we eat we cut firewood on our sustainably managed forests and offer guests the opportunity to catch and release the fish in the pond. We also press cider in the fall and early in the year produce "wood-fired" maple syrup from trees on the property. -- Come and see how 'green' country life can be!

Why they chose this property

This old homestead used to provide multi-generations with food and shelter. In order to accomplish this the property had many buildings in addition to the log farmhouse and timber framed barn. Bryon and I decided to renovate and expand one of the buildings that we believe was used as a brooder house and turn it into a guest house. We are happy to give others the opportunity to enjoy 'our little piece of paradise.' Both U.S. and international guests have enjoyed the property and many visit multiple times per year to enjoy different seasons. It is a special joy to have guests return every year!
***************Come and see how simple & green country life can be!******************

What makes this property unique

The cottage feels like it is 'tucked' into its very own 'special' spot. There are many types of bird feeders that attract a variety of birds. Flowerbeds attract butterflies. There are ducks, great blue heron and kingfisher on the pond. And on any given day you might see woodcock, ruffed grouse, wild turkey and white-tailed deer. If you are lucky you might hear a great horned owl, screech owl, or a coyote. The view from the dining area overlooks the pond, forests and mountains.