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Ferns in the Forest

Hosted by Virgil · Farmington, Pennsylvania
2 sites · RV, Lodging · 30 acres
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Learn more about this land: This wooded area is 5 miles away from the Ohiopyle State Park whitewater launch area and GAP bike trail. We are less than 9 miles from Frank Lloyd Wright's Classic Fallingwater and about 8 miles from Kentuck Knob one of the last resident homes he designed (both are open for tours). Fort Necessity National Battlefield is 5 miles away. There are numerous native trout streams in the area. Youghiogheny Reservoir is 7 miles away for fishing, boat rentals, and water-sports. The Fern House is the primary camp cabin on the property. Although if someone would want to park a "self contained" camper or small RV on the property we would permit the unit to occupy the area in front of the driveway just pass the entrance gate. It is not within the ferns and is next to the road. There is an electrical outlet available at this small RV or van camper site. We are "nice pet" friendly. Dogs should not be left in the cabin alone. We have a mountain spring (when the spring is running) up the trail road (450 feet away). The ferns will normally be in full glory by the end of May to mid September and are amazing, covering the forest floor. Deer, bear, wild turkey, fox, chipmunks, squirrels and many woodland birds abound the property especially owls. A picnic table, fire ring and firewood is available on the property. Free WiFi on the property as long as the plant life is not too thick! There is a mile hiking loop right on the property and many challenging trails in the area, including the starting point for the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. No smoking is permitted in the cabin. Read the entire narrative on the cabin (Tiny Fern House) before booking.
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Vehicle site · Sleeps 2 · Vehicles under 25 ft
This is just a place to park a SELF CONTAINED small RV, truck "camper", or van life type van (NO TENTS). It is close to the road and NOT within the fern surrounding forest. There is NO TOILET OR WATER on this site. There is a picnic table and fire ring with available fire wood. A dumpster nearby for trash and an 110volt 15amp electrical outlet to plug in small items to charge or use an electric coffee pot, hot plate or lights. You are close to all the attractions, Ohiopyle Falls, GAP trail along with other noted trails in the area. Falling Water is 9 miles away. You can read the general description of Ferns in the Forest and find out about other attractions in the area. PLEASE KNOW THIS IS FOR SELF-CONTAINED VEHICLES ONLY.
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The Fern House

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Cabin · Sleeps 2 · 1 bedroom · 1 toilet
This is a rustic tiny house (cabin with 480 square feet of space) only 5 miles from the Ohiopyle State Park whitewater river access and Greater Allegheny Passage (GAP) bike trail. Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater is 9 miles up the road, Kentuck Knob is 7 miles away, US Army Corps of Engineer's Youghiogheny Reservoir is 7 miles southeast on RT 40- It has good fishing, boat rentals, beach for swimming, and water-sports. National Park Service's Fort Necessity and Braddock's Grave (Revolutionary War) is 5 miles away. Many excellent hiking trails can be found throughout the area. The Fern House has a ladder-access sleeping loft (no standing head room), the mattress is very comfortable for two people. All sheets and bedding are provided. There is a back deck with grill for cookouts and a fire pit off the deck. The tiny house (cabin) is hidden behind standing Eastern Hemlocks. It is a private cabin and has a TV with several streaming apps and internet (WiFi). There is an electric heater and portable air conditioner to keep the cabin comfortable, although mountain summer weather is much cooler than in surrounding cities and towns. The small bathroom has a composting toilet (instructions are provided), sink (hot and cold running water) and shower with a very small (5 gallon) hot water tank. Camp showers are recommended. The kitchen has a refrigerator, 2-burner hot plate and large microwave. Dishes, glasses (plus wine glasses) silverware, and pots and pans are provided. Sink water is furnished from a mountain spring, with an independent hot/cold bottled drinking water dispenser in the kitchen. See photos for more details.
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Farmington, Fayette, Pennsylvania, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Joined in April 2021
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