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Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly.

Waterfront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Handicap ramp.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Clearville, PA
  • Place, Breezewood Proving Grounds
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Green Ridge State Forest
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Rocky Gap State Park
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly.

Our cottage is set back about a quarter mile from the road (all back roads here so minimal traffic noise), in nestled next to the pond in the middle of the woods. Our pet friendly solar powered vacation cottage is a perfect getaway for anyone trying to spend some alone time with nature!

We also have various shared hiking trails through the woods surrounding the cottage for campers and cottage guests to enjoy!

Guests staying at our vacation cottage are able to enjoy a furnished bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and dining/lounging space. As well as exclusive access to the pond (no fishing), kayaks, dock, hot tub, fire pit, and large deck with a grill!

Both rooms in the cottage are complete with a Fire TV logged into many of our streaming apps such as Netflix, Prime, Max, Disney+ and Hulu.

We have upgraded to a low flush toilet system so please disregard all reviews about the composting toilet, is has been replaced!

We have hiking trails through the woods surrounding the cottage that are shared with our campers.

Campsites are on the other side of the property from the cottage and campers are told that the cottage and pond are off limits and to respect your privacy.

There are blinds on the windows to allow for complete privacy while in the cottage.

We do live on property and occasionally drive past the cottage to get around, we try to keep this to a minimum and use quiet golf carts when possible.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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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 (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Turn off the lights
Checkout is at 11, but you are welcome to leave anytime before then, just let me know when you’ve headed out so I can get down there and start the turnover.
Leave all bedding on the bed and towels on the hooks in the bathroom. No need to leave everything in a pile on the floor.
Tidy up, we don’t ask that you deep clean but we do ask that you attempt to leave the cottage as you found it, with no major messes.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
NO fireworks and ABSOLUTELY NO firearms to be used while on the property.
We encourage guests to bring dogs, however we do ask that you clean up after them, waste can be thrown into the white bucket by the recycling bins.
All dogs must be kept on leads or on leashes at all times, no exceptions, if you need dog leads, we have extras we can loan you, feel free to ask.

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
This property uses solar energy
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

Clearville

Located in Clearville, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Berkeley Springs Castle and Museum of the Berkeley Springs are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area and Breezewood Proving Grounds. Berkeley Springs Antique Mall and Bedford Candies are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clearville, PA

What's nearby

  • Breezewood Proving Grounds - 13 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Green Ridge State Forest - 20 min drive - 28.1 km
  • Rocky Gap State Park - 31 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Berkeley Springs State Park - 32 min drive - 43.6 km
  • Rocky Gap Casino and Golf Course - 35 min drive - 52.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Road Kill Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Alley Cat Creamery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪4qf faerie kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly. pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Grouseland's Pondside Vacation Cottage. Pet Friendly. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Breezewood Proving Grounds and within 16 miles (25 km) of Billmeyer Wildlife Management Area and Green Ridge State Forest. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal and Tenley Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 171 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 171 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, great host, always a great time, cant wait to be back. Kids keep asking to go back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Chrystal S.

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

Time away with hubby

It was a nice place not too far from home to get away before baseball season starts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

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

Fall weekend getaway to the mountains

Great little cottage and property for a getaway to the mountains!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

Lovely area, wish we could have stayed longer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leenah C.

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

Great weekend getaway

Clean, well-maintained cabin. Great place to get away from the city and get close to nature!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

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

“Our” Place

Another wonderful stay at Grouseland! We’ve now been in three different seasons, and each has been special in its own way. We feel like we’ve finally found a place where we can truly disconnect from the world. Thanks to Mason for being a great host and keeping this special place!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle Z.

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

Great for sweetheart weekend

Thanks for a quiet weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel G.

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

Perfect little getaway!

What an adorable and wonderful place to stay! So quiet and peaceful. Thank you Mason for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher W.

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

Beautiful place

This was an amazing place. We will definitely love to come back in the summer and experience the pond.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Beautiful B&B!

We absolutely loved our stay! We plan to come back during warmer weather to take full advantage of what the property and area has to offer. The cabin is cozy and comfortable. Plenty of space for us and our two dogs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amity F.

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

Great getaway

Peaceful and relaxing. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louis D.

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

Amazing!

Host was great very nice , place was next level cool and the perfect getaway for anyone !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg I.

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

5 stars

Loved the time spent there
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

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

We enjoyed it very much

We would go back again but later in the summer
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Meagan W.

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

Great weekend with great friends!

When we got there I will say we were slightly turned off by the smell of the compost toilet but we didn’t let that ruin our time. The bed is one of the most comfortable beds in a rental I have slept in!! We went kayaking and hiking, got in the hot tub and had fire. Mason was very welcoming and helpful and was quick to bring more wood and eggs when we asked! We had a absolute blast and made memories we will never forget! 100% recommend this trip!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

rick j.

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

Amazing

This was a surprise trip for my wife for our 20th anniversary and we both loved it. It was so peaceful and the scenery is beautiful. If you’re looking for a place to get away from it all this is it. The hot tub was great and just sitting on the dock watching the fish was so relaxing. Everything was clean and check in was easy. Mason was great and showed us everything we needed. Next time we come, probably summer (to venture into the pond) or fall to see the leave change. We are to bring better hiking shoes to go on some more of the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

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

Relaxation 10/10

My wife and I loved our stay! Relaxing on the private pond and hiking on the trails were highlights of our trip. The scenic overlook was amazing. Sitting in the hot tub or by the fire pit was the perfect way to unwind at the end of the day. The tranquility and privacy exceeded our expectations. Overall, the cottage was clean, well maintained and stocked with the essentials. As solar panel owners ourselves, it was nice to see the use of solar on the property. The fresh chicken eggs were delicious too! Mason was a top notch host - excellent hospitality and communication. We would return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Cozy, secluded, and relaxing.

We stayed at this comfortable little cottage for a weekend get-away to enjoy the fall weather. The pond and surrounding landscape of trees are truly picturesque, especially when the leaves are so vibrantly colored. The hosts are welcoming and easy-going, available at the drop of hat to address any questions or concerns. The cottage, grounds, and little pier in the pond are very clean and well kept. The closest restaurants and grocery stores are around 30 minutes away which makes this spot a quiet respite from the high-speed life on the east coast. We particularly enjoyed kicking back and stargazing, you can even make out the Milky Way from here. Really nice grill, too!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lideya A.

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

Romanic getaway

This was my partner and i’s first vacation as a couple and we could not have chosen a better place! Mason was responsive and helpful during the initial walkthrough + days leading up but him and his crew generally left us alone aside from driving by every once in a while (which was mentioned and not a problem) the view is beautiful and the cabin itself has so much personality and light and everything you could really need aside from food but mason was nice enough to provide eggs milk and butter :) the pond and the fish were the real stars of the show. The koi are BEAUTIFUL and HUGE there are a bunch of what looks like blue gills as well as some catfish too. I loved using the kayaks provided to swim along side them and we made a whole day out of being brave enough to swim with them :) super scary but they are so friendly and so beautiful. You may have to drive 25-35 min if you want to step out for food but I recommend “Buddy Lou’s” was abt 25 min away with good food and lots of character. All in all was the most ideal stay for 2 people, ride back home was very quiet :’)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

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

A beautiful little paradise

This was a really lovely place to stay, we loved the dock with the hammock, watching the fish, and doing a little swimming. It'd be really nice if there was a more comfortable place for more than one person to sit under the roof of the dock, the bench there isn't nearly as pleasant as the hammock. The water in the pond is very deep and cool, filled with curious little fish and few giant beautiful koi who kept their distance while we floated in there. The pond is definitely a natural experience--youre going to wind up with some brown discoloration on your swimsuit so I recommend dark colors! The grill and hot tub were both easy to use, and there are signs up around the house to remind you how things work. The only problem we had was with the composting toilet, but it was a big problem--it had a smell that radiated through the house and out to part of the deck. We had to choose our places we hung out pretty carefully based on avoiding the sewage/ammonia smell. Luckily the pond and dock are far away from all that. Mason mentioned they'd been having trouble with the composting toilet and I believe he said we'd be the last weekend guests who would have to deal with the issue, since they're replacing it with a flush toilet. Lucky us, I guess! That's why I still gave five stars, because without that problem this would have been an ideal vacation, and it sounds like it's going to be taken care of soon! We'll definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Completely beautiful and Mason is great host. Definitely will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

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

Fantastic

Perfect romantic getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Erika H.

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

Getaway

Perfect secluded place with comforts of wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

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

Peaceful and relaxing

We enjoyed the peaceful beautiful setting! Much needed weekend away to visit some friends that live in Clearville. We were all able to hike some trails together!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren B.

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

We keep coming back!

We have been to Grouseland three times now in three different seasons, an each one has been magical in its own way. Mason is a great host, the cottage is so thoughtfully laid out, and the property is beautiful. We’re so excited to have found a place where we can truly unwind!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Mason A Miller

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Grouseland was started by my aunt and uncle, Murray and his wife Jane in 1998 as a bicycle touring and mountain bike training company. Through the years the property has changed and evolved into a hospitality company now co-owned and run by me!

I am originally from the Chicago area, I moved here in 2016 to go to college for business at Frostburg State University and take over Grouseland after I graduated in 2020.

Why they chose this property

Set about a quarter mile of the road, our pet friendly solar powered vacation cottage is a perfect getaway for anyone trying to spend some alone time with nature! Guests have complete privacy inside the cottage with a full kitchen, two TV's, Wi-Fi, and a mini split system for heating and cooling. As well as exclusive access to the hot tub, fire pit and pond outside!

We also have various shared hiking trails through the woods surrounding the cottage for campers and cottage guests to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Grouseland Hospitality is about 100 acres large, and aside from the cottage we also live on property and have two houses of our own on opposite ends of the property, on the other side of the ridge, not visible from the cottage we also have 4 private campsites.

The Cottage is set about a quarter mile from the back road that leads to the property, and about center on property, there is very little traffic noise from that road. And we do not have any immediate neighbors.

We do however occasionally drive past the cottage to get around on property. No other guests should ever drive past the cottage and are all told that the cottage and pond as well as immediately surrounding yard is off limits to them and they are asked to respect your privacy.

There are hiking trails weaving through the woods surrounding the cottage that are shared with all guests, so please be prepared to run into other people while hiking. We ask that all dogs are kept on a leash at all times for this very reason.

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