The spaceThe cabin includes an open living room and kitchen on the first floor, as well as a full bathroom with shower and bath. The entryway has a futon and can provide an additional private sleeping area if desired. The large loft on the second floor includes a king size bed, a single bed, and a queen size sofa bed.
Guest accessGuests have access to the cabin and over 5 acres of land with a creek going through the center. There is a large patio with a smokeless fire pit as well as an outdoor stone wood fired oven. There is also a large open yard beside the cabin with another more primitive fire pit, a swingset and plenty of space for outdoor activities, including tents and any other yard games you’d like to bring.
Powdermill Nature Reserve trails can be accessed via the gravel access road that starts at the end of Powder Mill Rd and continues into the Nature Reserve. It is about a .3 mile walk from the Cabin to Powdermill’s Porcupine Ridge Trail, which can either take you to an overlook vista of the Laurel Mountain or to the Powdermill Nature Center and their other trails. You can also access the trails through the woods from the property, but will need to make your own trail.
Additional notesThe property is surrounded by nature, including the nature reserve which means over 2,200 acres of preserved wildlife. While on the property we have seen everything from squirrels, deer, birds, mice, snakes and bears. The animals are happy to leave you alone if you leave them alone, but open food can attract them. We recommend not leaving any unoccupied food outside, we also provide sealed storage containers for any food that is not stored within the refrigerator.
The creek can provide hours of fun for children and adults alike, but it can also be dangerous without precaution. Young children should never be left unattended. The rocks in and around the creek can be very slippery and there are also ledges and dropoffs, as well as some swimming holes that can be up to 4 feet deep. Periods of heavy rain or snow melt can cause high waters, strong currents and flooding, please take extreme caution before entering the creek during any of these conditions and at all times enjoy the creek at your own risk.
Guest interactionWe won't be around for your stay, but reach out any time. We are happy to assist with your questions, travel plans, dinner plans and make recommendations based upon your unique taste.
Neighborhood overviewWhile the cabin is mostly immersed in nature it is actually located on the side of a small neighborhood referred to as Powder Mill Village. Although there are no neighbors on 3 sides of the cabin there are a few neighbors on the opposite side of Powder Mill Road.
The main attraction in the immediate area is the Powdermill Nature Reserve and its Nature Center. But only a short drive away is Linn Run State Park and the historic town of Ligonier. There are also multiple Ski Resorts in the area including Seven Springs, Laurel Mountain, and Hidden Valley.
