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A Haven in the Heart of Elk Country

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Buck Haven Lodge is a quaint cabin situated just outside of downtown Benezette
Exterior
The spacious back yard has a custom-built fire pit
Guests can cook their meals over an open fire on the custom-built fire pit
Behind the cabin is 6 acres of private land for guests (and elk!) to enjoy

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 471.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Benezette, PA
  • Main St Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Elk Country Visitor Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Elk Mountain Winery
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • St. Marys, PA (STQ-St. Marys Municipal)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

East Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

West Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

A Haven in the Heart of Elk Country

Located only one mile from the town of Benezette, Buck Haven Lodge is a cabin that offers close proximity to Elk Country’s best attractions, but also boasts 6 private acres of wooded land for tenants to enjoy. Elk routinely move through the old-growth hemlock and pine, with masses of native ferns coloring the forest floor.

The newly renovated Buck Haven Lodge has two bedrooms, a full bath, a fully-stocked kitchen, and a cozy living room complete with a propane fire place. Whether you are interested in elk viewing, fishing, hunting, hiking or just experiencing the beauty of the Pennsylvania mountains, Buck Haven Lodge offers both convenience of location and enough privacy to enjoy your getaway.

The living area boasts a spacious, open floor plan. The kitchen has large appliances including a full-sized refrigerator, propane stove and oven, and microwave. Small appliances such as a coffee pot and toaster are available, as well as a generous number of other items to ensure you have everything you need to prepare and enjoy a meal, such as pots, pans, bakeware, serving utensils, plates, cups, eating utensils, etc. The living room has enough seating for everyone with a couch (which is a sleeper sofa that can accommodate extra guests), loveseat and a recliner. For those chilly nights in the mountains, guests can enjoy the propane fireplace. There is a flat-screen television with Dish Network and WiFi, as well.

There is a spacious, full bathroom with a commode, sink, and bathtub/shower combination. There are two bedrooms, each bedroom has a window looking out at the woods behind the cabin, a queen-sized bed and generous closet.

For those looking to relax by a campfire and enjoy the mountain air, there is a custom-made fire ring with swinging grates for cooking over the fire. There are also two Adirondack chairs at the front side of the cabin for guests to relax in while enjoying mountain views.

Property manager

Bryan Lukehart & Jennifer Helman
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Mountain view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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 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

Benezette

Located in Benezette, this cabin is in the mountains. Elk Mountain Winery and Leaning Pines Public 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 Marion Brooks Natural Area and Pine Tree Trail Natural Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Benezette, PA

What's nearby

  • Main St Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Elk Country Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Marion Brooks Natural Area - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Elk Mountain Winery - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Parker Dam State Park - 31 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Palotv Benezette Hotel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Big Trout - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Benezette Store & Restaurant - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Elk View Diner - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Old Bull Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Haven in the Heart of Elk Country pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at A Haven in the Heart of Elk Country?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Haven in the Heart of Elk Country?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Haven in the Heart of Elk Country located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Main St Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Elk Country Visitor Center. Mt Zion Historical Park and Hemlock Ave Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 149 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Great location

We have stayed here before I find it close to town and attractions we enjoyed our stay and great communication with owners thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

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

Loved it!

Elk even in backyard! Fantastic! Loved everything about it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Great stay

The house was clean and well kept. The kitchen was well stocked, and had a variety of odds and ends. The gas fireplace created a warm, cozy environment, and kept up comfortable all night. It took us a bit to figure out that the unit would kick off occasionally, but would eventually come back on. My only recommendation would be to let renters know in the listing that bedding is an extra expense. This is not disclosed until after booking. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Stay!

The area was perfect! Very close to the visitors center and local places to eat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cara L.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tawnya M.

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

Very nice and clean!!

Yes, very much so enjoyed our stay. Very cleaned. My husband said Tv could be a little bigger. lol. We will be definitely looking you up next year if you have an opening when we plan to come down. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layle L.

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

Buck Haven Lodge

Awesome location to see the elk. Very nice place clean and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

GREG G.

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

RECENT STAY

IT'S VERY COZY, SECOND YEAR IN A ROW WE STAYED THERE
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill W.

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

Great

Besides the rain it was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Amazing!

Buck Haven lived up to the name as we got to see a large ten point Buck and a 6x6 Bull Elk right in the yard. The lodging is quaint and cozy, perfect for a small family or couples retreat. Would happily book again in the future!! 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Velma S.

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

Good location

We enjoyed our stay. Liked the convenience of all one floor. Place was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Great cabin in a convenient location for Elk Viewing

This cabin was a wonderful find! It is the perfect size for four adults and is very well stocked, furnished, and decorated to enhance the enjoyment and relaxation of the area. The cabin is immaculate and you can tell there is pride in ownership and the ability to provided a perfect stay. Our last evening there, we saw four elk across the road. Amazing! We will stay here again when we visit the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

V H.

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

Busy but Beautiful

We've stayed here for 2 yrs now and its always busy (that time of yr) but the cabin and surroundings were beautiful! Seen a lot more Elk this yr than last yr.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Milissa D.

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

Great stay

We always have a great time when we visit Bennezette. And being so close to everything is awesome to. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Layle L.

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

Benezette stay

The house was perfect and the location was also perfect for us. Thank you for being a pet friendly place. We seen lots of elk across the road and in the backyard of the cabin. We will definitely stay here again and we already referred family to stay here too. Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Audrey G.

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

Buck haven lodge

Our stay at BHL was very comfortable.It had all the comforts of home but in a country setting.We were able to view the wildlife. nearby and just totally relax.The lodge was equipped with everything you could possibly need.I would highly recommend this area.There are great restaurants nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Linda H.

Musty Odor

Just opening the door a very strong odor of musty, mildew or possible dog urine which was covered up by a strong scent of some type of air freshener or catpet treatment. The beds were comfortably but lots of squeeks. AND no bed linens or towels supplies. I obvious missed that In the instruction. The coffee cups were dirty. Outside area was junky looking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Doug G.

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

Family Elk Viewing Trip

Booked this cabin for a quick family getaway to Elk County. Owners were very responsive and provided all necessary information prior to our arrival. When we arrived everything was very clean as described. The only thing that put a damper on the beautiful view of the property were pallets of building material in the backyard. The water in the house also had a strong Sulphur smell but I attributed that to staying in the mountains. Overall we had a lovely time and were able to see lots of Elk!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Really enjoyable, again!

This was our second trip to the Benezette in six weeks. Bryan and Jenn are super hosts. This was the second house we rented from them My wife and I, and the two pups, continued our exploring of the area/region. This time we were not disappointed by seeing some Elk up close. We actually saw a single Bull Elk standing in a yard while we were driving around. Very impressive! The local hotel is a great place for a meal, snacks and beverages. Enjoy!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

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

Awesome

The cabin is well stocked and very cute!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Diane R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location

We enjoyed a nice weekend getaway. We saw lots of elk and whitetail deer. Drove up to the amazing Kinzua Bridge and had a delicious dinner at the Benezette hotel and coffee and ice cream at Elk Life! Cabin was a great location for all the things we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Lukehart & Jennifer Helman

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An unlikely pair, Bryan grew up in Marion Center, Pennsylvania where he was raised on the family farm, tending to fields, and hunting and fishing when he got the chance; Jennifer grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, and when she came to Indiana County, PA to attend IUP, she fell in love with the outdoors and never left the area.

Bryan's family has a camp on Wolf Lick, and since he was a child, Bryan grew up fishing the streams in Elk Country, and hunting bear and whitetail deer in the abundant State Game and Forest Lands. Needless to say, Bryan's roots as an outdoorsman run deep, and still today, he is an avid fisherman, hunter, and trapper.

Almost a decade ago, Jennifer was introduced to Elk Country by Bryan's dad, Ed, and the two have put on countless miles photographing elk and sightseeing. Despite growing up in the city, Jennifer developed a deep love for the outdoors, she is an avid trail runner and hiker, and also likes to hunt and fish.

What makes this property unique

The town of Benezette is largely enveloped by Elk State Forest and reclaimed land that has been developed by the DCNR, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, and other organizations to create a habitat for the majestic Pennsylvania elk herd. Naturally, there is not a large amount of private land in and around Benezette.

Needless to say, we were ecstatic when we were able to buy a cabin with 6 acres right in the heart of elk country! After a couple months of updates, it was ready to welcome tenants who could appreciate the undeveloped land right outside the door.

Our greatest hope is that people will love having local attractions and restaurants close by, while still getting a “cabin in the mountains” experience!

Languages:

English

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