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River Mountain Outdoors

Hosted by Doug · Mainville, Pennsylvania
6 sites · Tent, Lodging · 83 acres
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The history of the Pump House began in 1878, when three ambitious men hatched a plan for the world's first long-distance underground oil pipeline which would transport oil from well to refinery more quickly and efficiently than the horse-drawn wagons of the time. Pumping stations were needed every fifty miles along this long route to keep pressure on the pipeline so that the oil could reach its destination. Pump House Bed and Breakfast is one of the only properties in the country in which the both the original homes of the foremen and the large brick buildings remain. Doug, owner, has spent more than 20 years lovingly restoring these foreman houses as well as the large industrial brick buildings. The Brick Barn Hall once housed steam pumps to pressurize the pipe and keep the oil moving, and the Catawissa Cabin behind it served as the telegraph office. The Studio Hall contained boilers that produced the steam to power the pumps, while the adjoining Studio Cabin functioned as a blacksmith's workspace. Today, the buildings function as reception spaces for weddings and other special events, and house private suites as well as an art studio where Doug pursues his work and teaches drawing, ceramics, and stained glass classes. The Season House, one of the two foreman homes, features additional guest accommodations while Doug resides in the other foreman house. Visit and experience a piece of PA history! The 2004 This Old House feature on Doug's
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Creekfront Tent Camping on Tip of The Island

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Tent site · Sleeps 8
Nestled between two mountains the clear Catawissa creek forms the small Three Sisters Island. With three Large Tulip Poplar trees growing together. One of two campsites with a stone fire ring with a cooking grate. Your tent will be right on the water's edge at the very tip of the island. The sound of the rapids will lull you to sleep. A wonderful creek to go fishing or jump in for a relaxing cooldown. You can enjoy hiking trails including an old train tunnel on an abanded railroad bed trail. You can wade across the creek to explore a 7-acre island. Your campsite is just a few steps away from two public bathrooms, and a new shower room. We are a B&B wedding venue on some weekends.
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Creekfront Tent Camping Close to Shared Amenities

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Tent site · Sleeps 8
Nestled between two mountains the clear Catawissa creek forms the small Three Sisters Island. With three Large Tulip Poplar trees growing together. One of two campsites with a stone fire ring with a cooking grate. Your tent will be right on the water's edge of the island. The sound of the water will lull you to sleep. A wonderful creek to go fishing or jump in for a relaxing cooldown. You can enjoy hiking trails including an old train tunnel on an abanded railroad bed trail. You can wade across the creek to explore a 7-acre island. Your campsite is just a few steps away from two public bathrooms, and a new shower room. We are a B&B wedding venue on some weekends.
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Creekfront Tiny Home with Full Bed and Twin Bed

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Tiny home · Sleeps 3
At the Pump House B&B Tim's House turquoise wood siding features. Its front door is an extra-special part of the house: the oak it's made of was taken from a five-hundred-year-old tree, pulled from nearby Fishing Creek. The back wall boasts a design in a pressed tin and the curtained windows offer a secluded view of the property. Has a comfortable full bed and twin bed with sheets and towels. The house also offers a tea kettle for tea and coffee, a sink, electric heat, access to four public bathrooms, and a new shower room just a few steps away.
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Rustic Tiny Home with Full Bed

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Tiny home · Sleeps 2
Mountain Tiny House is nestled in the Pump House woods. Its exterior is rustic cypress with forest-green mullions and a small porch perfect for relaxing under the stars! Its wooden interior features handmade wooden drawers in true tiny-house fashion - tucked under the full bed that has bedding and towels. it also boasts a tea kettle for tea and coffee. with electric heat. Its vaulted ceiling lends an air of space and comfort to this cozy one-room house. With access to four public bathrooms and a new shower room only a few short steps away. Close the Catawissa creek.
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Mountain river Manifold House

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Cabin · Sleeps 4
The Pump House Weddings is a restored industrial property in the forest. The Manifold House is a private, free-standing suite in a historic brick cottage with large windows. This recently restored space features an open floor plan private bathroom with a handcrafted tile shower, created by our owner Doug A queen bed, a queen futon, and a wood stove. It has WiFi but no TV. This private cabin. Escape to the tranquil atmosphere of the woods, hiking our miles of trails along the Catawissa creek.
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Private unique Mountain river cabin

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Cabin · Sleeps 3
A short walk from its namesake, the Catawissa Creek, the Catawissa Cabin is a private three-room suite with a queen bed, day bed in the kitchen, and the private bathroom features a handmade tile shower a beautiful glass bowl sink, and stained glass windows. The Pump House Weddings and B & B is a restored an industrial property turned into a gorgeous space. Escape to the tranquil atmosphere of the woods, take a hike by the creek. Our elegant location is perfect for a natural charming stay.
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Mainville, Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Doug H.

Joined in September 2020

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