Paddlington Bear Cottage---Access to Water, Sunsets and Hot Tub!

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5111.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Hot tub

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Confluence, PA

Youghiogheny River Lake
13 min drive
Ohiopyle State Park
17 min drive
Youghiogheny River
23 min drive
Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
38 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Kids Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Bedroom

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

Looking for an incredible value close to Yough Lake, Casselman and Yough Rivers, while still putting your close to Fallingwater! Enjoy this 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, open concept cottage for your next getaway to the Laurel Highlands. The cottage sits on 12 beautiful acres with quick access to the Cassellman, Laurel Hill, and Yough Rivers. Perfect for the couples or family that enjoys the outdoors, fisherman or hunter that want to be close to their catch!

Guests Please NOTE this listing requires a signed lease to finalize all guest reservations. Please do not submit a reservation request if you are unwilling to sign a short term lease agreement.

THIS PROPERTY IS LOCATED AT APPROXIMATELY 2200 FEET ELEVATION. WE DO PLOW; HOWEVER, GUESTS SHOULD HAVE A 4WD VEHICLE TO STAY HERE FROM NOV 1-MARCH 31!

Please Note: Pavilion Area, including grill, fire pit and hot tub is common area for the property.

Please NOTE to AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT: This home will put you close to nature, there are frequent animals close to the home. The home sits directly in a beautiful PA Wilds country meadow. You are entering nature at its best. The home is under pest/rodent treatment; but, you will see all types of bugs (wasps, bees, gnats, ants, etc), chipmunks, mice, groundhogs, skunks, porcupines at the home. At one point, this home has had each under and around the home. Furthermore, raccoons, deer, coyotes and bear are relatively common and close to the house; so, outside garbage/food/pets should always be secured. If this is NOT an experience as a guest that you would like to have, we would recommend you NOT booking this home.

Security:

For the safety or our guests and the protection of the property against criminal activity, all guests understand that, at a minimum, there is a “Blink” security camera type located at the front and rear entrance of the cabin to monitor access/egress and driveway areas. Security cameras are in use 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Guests should not remove, disturb, modify or damage any part of the onsite security system. IF this occurs it will result in the loss of security deposit or added charges, which ever applies.

Property manager

Lindsay at TLVR

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Hot tub

Kitchen

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Children welcome

Events

No events allowed

Events Allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets less than 45-50 pounds will be considered.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Thank you for not smoking!

Guest will digitally sign a short term lease agreement no later than 48 hours after booking

Guest acknowledge and agree that this home will put you close to nature. Bugs/Ants/Bees/Bear and a variety of other animals are present!

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

Note from host: Events Allowed

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 deadlock

About the area

Confluence

Located in Confluence, this cottage is in a rural area. Laurel Hill State Park and Wisp Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Funland and Alpine Slide. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Confluence, PA

What's nearby

Youghiogheny River Lake - 13 min drive
Ohiopyle State Park - 17 min drive
Ohiopyle Falls - 30 min drive
Cucumber Falls - 32 min drive
Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 53 min drive

Getting around

Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 116 min drive

Restaurants

‪Anchor In - ‬13 min drive
‪River's Edge Cafe - ‬13 min drive
‪Suder's Soft Freeze - ‬12 min drive
‪Shepherd's Farm - ‬16 min drive
‪Pumers Pub & Restaurant - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Paddlington Bear Cottage---Access to Water, Sunsets and Hot Tub! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Paddlington Bear Cottage---Access to Water, Sunsets and Hot Tub! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Paddlington Bear Cottage---Access to Water, Sunsets and Hot Tub! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Paddlington Bear Cottage---Access to Water, Sunsets and Hot Tub! located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Youghiogheny River Lake and within 12 miles (20 km) of Ohiopyle State Park and Mount Davis. Youghiogheny River is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) away.

9.0

Wonderful

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

11 Feb 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudette F.

3 Dec 2023

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

Cozy and comfortable

Absolute perfection. Serene hideaway with deer passing through. Hot tub was amazing. Will definitely rent again. Owner had fast responses to our questions. Much appreciated. Thank you. Great weekend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

23 Oct 2023

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

Great place

Very nice place to stay even on a rainy weekend since the hot tub griill and firepit are under a shelter. Only complaint we had was the propane bottle for the grill was empty and there wasnt any propane for the firepit on the porch

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

25 Sept 2023

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

A relaxing get away

Had a wonderful visit

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

8 Sept 2023

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

Great getaway!

The property was nice, clean and secluded, even with two other cottages on the property. The night sky was amazing at the back of the property, wished we would've brought a telescope. There are alot of state parks in the area for walking and hiking and Ohiopyle is close for rafting or kyaking, we were even able to take a quick trip to the Pittsburgh Zoo amd Aqaurium which was only about an hour and half away. Would book again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mom A., Wernersville, USA

21 Aug 2023

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

Long weekend away

The locations was absolutely beautiful, very out of the way! My kids thought it was to far away from civilization lol. The home was cozy even though the AC was not working the window units worked a little fan we purchased also worked great. We toured the Falling Waters, ohiopyle state park and some hiking. I highly recommend for a little getaway for a couple/family or alone

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tatjana K.

17 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful little house

Watched a sunset from the back yard! A beautiful and quiet location, close to a couple little towns and Ohiopyle. Will definitely stay here again and will bring our bikes next time!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Kara H.

31 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed and wouldn’t recommended to anyone

Just before my arrival I received a message from the property management company stating that the drain in one of the bath tubs was broken and it could not be stepped on because it would break the temporary fix that was in place. At first I thought that the property was clean when I walked in because it smelled clean. After living there for a couple nights I really started seeing how unclean the place really was, which is really gross. Not to mention the other issues during our stay. I understand that we’re located in the middle of nowhere where wildlife is abundant. However, the “skirting” around the bottom of the house was not secure and some type of rodent got underneath and was rattling the walls of the house. From the inside it sounded like a bear but after investigation we figured it must have been a ground hog or something. The cabinets and drawers in the kitchens had mouse poop in them and I saw a mouse run across the floor and run behind the dishwasher! I contacted the number that was given if there were any issues. Travis was very nice and did come out the next day to set a live trap for the animal under the house and put some mouse traps under the kitchen sink. It wasn’t until later that evening that we discovered that the dishwasher was not functional-after we had already loaded it. The property management company didn’t seem very concerned with my displeasure either. Overall, for the price I paid for a 2 night stay I expected much better of an experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Roy B.

29 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Close to GAP, needs some TLC

Overall the cottage okay and location is very nice but the cottage needs some TLC. Had come to the Confluence area to ride the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) trail. For my rental of 13 nights, per night price was very reasonable. First the good The location is approximately 2 miles from a GAP trailhead on a lightly travelled road. Even with two other cottages sharing the driveway, hot tub and grill never heard the other renters the few nights that there were other renters. Got to see several rabbits, robins, bluejays,a groundhog and a hummingbird. Good kitchen. Used the grill twice. Too hot for hot tub. some slight differences between listing/pictures and reality Now has two window AC units. Central air still runs but doesn't seem to cool very well, is noisy. Hughes satellite internet. Speed was slow compared to at home but not sure if that is normal for Hughes. Also on a limited data plan which you only learn about days before your stay. Now the not so good Dishwasher wasn't working. Would beep, lights come on every 25-30 minutes but never worked. Bathub in bathroom by smaller bedrooms had stopper/drain hole broken off from the rest of the tub. Many dead bugs in the exhaust fan globe in master bathroom. Could see the bugs through the globe with light off. Dishes put away that weren't clean. Did notify management about these issues except for central air. Told them they could wait to fix them until after I left. More to review but limited by VRBO.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

24 June 2023

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

A wonderful place to stay

We booked this place on one day's notice so I can overlook some usual amenities not being there such as soap, shampoo/conditioner, matches and other similar things that hosts usually supply. That being said, it was a wonderful place to stay. Very cozy, doggo friendly and beautiful place to spend time with easy access to Ohiopyle. We absolutely recommend staying there

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Maryann W.

5 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Laurel Highlands in PA

Property was cozy and quaint. Close to Falling Waters and Ohiopyle - good location to visit the area. Property management is accessible and responsive. Good experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Robin N.

18 May 2023

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

Off the beaten path, quiet country home

Quiet setting. We saw a few critters and sitting on the back porch in the evening we saw lots of birds. It is perfect if you want to "unplug" for a bit. Though it is secluded, you can get to restaurants in 15 minutes, and you still have your TV and internet if you can't let that go!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

15 Aug 2022

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

Family get away

The house was wonderful,close to town, restaurants, hiking, rafting and resting. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Imer R.

3 Jan 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Running water issues and very dirty home.

It's a very dangerous and remote place they almost right infront of our eyes.the place had water issues and the place wasn't cleaned very well,the place had bad wifi and connection.we reported the water issue and they sent 2 men that looked drunk and they never knew what was wrong.and now they say it is our fault.but what I know is that people have to shower and use the restroom but supposedly it was our fault.we couldn't even shower or use the bathroom.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Jessica S.

30 Dec 2021

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

Fun family time

Nice trip to Paddington bear cottage. We enjoyed the covered fire pit so much. The property is shared with other cabins. The cabin was cozy and had more room than expected.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Barb B.

28 Nov 2021

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

Thanksgiving getaway

We had a great time hiking the OhioPyle area!! We had our dog with us and picked up after him; however the neighbors dog came over and we cleaned up after him as well ! The house was bigger inside than I Imagined !! Nice and quiet😌

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

24 Oct 2021

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

Nice getaway!

Great place to stay in a beautiful area with great views for a relaxing fall weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

Jason S.

11 Oct 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Whitewater rafting trip

The place was ok. Could use some updating stained sheets comforters etc. The dishwasher didn't work. I didn't make an attempt to get it fixed just washed by hand really not a big deal. Overall an ok place just needed some minor attention in certain areas. Weed eating, skirting fixed etc. Was also confused because i was charged a cleaning fee upfront then was asked to sweep and vacuum before i checked out. Not sure what that was about. Maybe that's common practice. Fairly new to VRBO rentals.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gail S.

3 Oct 2021

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

Clean and spacious accommodations!

This house was perfect for our family of four while in town for the Springs Fest. It is much bigger that it appears from the outside. It was very clean with full kitchen and appliances. The bedding and towels were hotel quality and really enhanced our experience. The TV and wi-fi worked great. We enjoyed the propane fire feature on the front porch one night and the fire pit out back the second night. The shooting target also got some good use. It was so quiet at night and the meadow was beautiful to wake up to.each morning. Will definitely return! Thank you for a great time!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Seth

30 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

2 July 2021

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

Nature getaway

My family and I really enjoyed our stay. We were looking forward to spending some relaxing time with each other in a nature-setting. This was perfect. We enjoyed evening fires, beautiful sunsets, nearby hikes and whitewater rafting. We were even able to bring our dogs with us for our stay. Thank you for sharing your place with us!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luis E.

28 Apr 2021

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

Quiet weekend getaway

Very peaceful, comfortable, lots of room.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor M.

19 Apr 2021

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

The cottage was very clean, had adorable decor, multiple amenities, absolutely wonderful location. Very spacious inside and clearly well maintained. The pavilion was much bigger than it looked in the pictures and the swing, picnic tables and fire ring made it my favorite spot over the weekend. Very convenient access to route 40 and the ohiopyle falls. The property managers were so kind and very helpful with all of our questions. This was the perfect location for a relaxing weekend. I would without a doubt stay here again and recommend it to anyone looking for a rental in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

8/10 Good

Janet B.

11 Apr 2021

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

Conundrum - 5 star or 3 star?

My husband and I met our 27 yr old daughter for a weekend together. We needed a place to accommodate her dog and this fit the bill. General notes: Sleeping and eating arrangements support 5 if you are a family, with younger kids. Maybe a teenager, definitely not unrelated adults, in our opinion. Table is a bistro style, that just worked for 3 adults. Might be fine if you will spend most of the time outdoors or touring. Master bed was comfortable. Plenty of dresser/closet space. For pet-friendly places, this was clean and in good shape. We didn't feel like we were putting up with a trashy place because of the dog. That said, there was plenty of dog hair on the living room seating. The 5 star: The kitchen was outfitted with a whole set of knives that were sharp, non-stick pots and frying pans that worked, and important accessories for cooking whole meals. Best we've seen in VRBO - I think it was pretty newly outfitted. Beautiful setting, about 30 minute drive from many attractions. Open layout makes up for low square footage. 3 star: We've never had to make our own beds before. Actually the bed was dressed, but the sheets and pillows weren't on it. At bedtime we discovered that we still had that chore, and then discovered our sheets were still a bit damp, although folded and ready to go. There are no hangers in the whole unit. There was no drying rack, or dish towels for the kitchen. No baking pans, sheets, or grill pan. One half size cutting board. We would recommend this cottage, but just be prepared for a little extra work.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

12 Oct 2020

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

A little slice of heaven

The world we live in today makes this place so comforting...the sights, smells and breathtaking views. Such a wonderful place to regroup and enjoy the area. Clean. Peaceful. Beautiful. The leaves were at peak and the sounds were so relaxing. Home away from home. Easy access to the bike trail and hiking trails with our dogs. Our dogs absolutely loved this place just as much as we did...no anxiety from them at all. We will definitely be back! You all are so easy to work with. Thank you so much for everything!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020