Rustic Cabin with Sleeping Loft
Rustic cabin has a loft for sleeping. Camping indoors on 52 acres. Great for outdoors people who want to bicycle, hike, snowshoe, and kayak days on Red Bank Creek trails. The acreage is beautiful and quite private. Dogs love it too. The cabin is dark and conducive to " early to bed and early to rise" active explorers. Sleep well in the quiet with a sturdy door and a roof w
Rustic cabin has a loft for sleeping. Camping indoors on 52 acres. Great for outdoors people who want to bicycle, hike, snowshoe, and kayak days on Red Bank Creek trails. The acreage is beautiful and quite private. Dogs love it too. The cabin is dark and conducive to " early to bed and early to rise" active explorers. Sleep well in the quiet with a sturdy door and a roof which means no leaky tent. Heat water on wood stove or propane single burner for coffee or tea provided. The heat from woodstove goes up to loft area. In summer we cook over outdoor firepit to keep additional heat from going upstairs. Avoid traipsing to toilet outside in middle of night, compost loo is downstairs. No flush to wake anyone, just cover with sawdust provided. The trails begin in Brookville 3 miles away and go 50 miles to the Allegheny River. Or do our 1 hour pink marked hike loop on the property. Be aware for winter camping, floor of cabin is concrete and often damp, therefore sleep up in loft. This site is best for a couple or small family with older children. Open loft to concrete below not good for toddlers and young ones.
Small firepit next to picnic table outside along a stream which may be gushing or a trickle depending weather and time of year. The downstairs of cabin is cool on hottest day due to sandstone walls and in winter naturally somewhat warmer than outside. I have a cohost who is not intrusive who helps greet you when I am not available. She sells fresh eggs if you'd like some. The duck eggs are best. An axe, bow saw, and a single log splitter available for your use. Spring next to cabin did not pass bacterial testing. If used boil, only for washing. Potable water provided in thermos.
- Check in: After 1PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 12 months out Weeknight discount: 10% off
- Response time: Within an hour
- Response rate: 92%
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Firewood bundle
Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your c...Read more
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Red Bank Creek bike trail starts in Brookville. Parking across from Giant Eagle. Ride 6 miles to town of Baxter, go a little fa...Read more
Fishing
In Red Bank Creek at western edge of property. Can also canoe down and fish creek from watercraft. Most fishermen wade by canoe...Read more
Hiking
On property and Allegheny National Forest and Clear Creek State Park and more.
Paddling
We put in from ramp in town of Brookville three miles away. Go downsteam to Summerville. Last stretch is very beautiful. Yester...Read more
Snow sports
Snow shoe or x- country ski.
Swimming
In town at Walter Dick Park or deep enough in Red Bank Creek in certain spots. Our section along river is relatively shallow an...Read more
Whitewater paddling
Further down from where we usually paddle at New Bethlehem and seasonally on our river section.
Wildlife watching
Doe and fawn reported by last guest next to cabin. We always see deer. Last night a skunk crossed our path, 2 baby raccoons, an...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Rustic Cabin with Sleeping Loft in Pennsylvania.
Cave
Reported to be one on property but have never found it.
Forest
Maple, hemlock.
River, stream, or creek
Red Bank Creek meets up with Alleghany River in about 50 miles. Clarion River has power boats and two ramps, also other watercr...Read more
Swimming hole
Past our property in bend of river by large rocks.
Wetlands
Stream in front of cabin runs through the property to Red Bank Creek
Driveway
Parking for more than one vehicle on left side of drive. Careful coming into drive off of main road as spring rains tends to wa...Read more
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33 Reviews
Linda was very warm and welcoming, and I appreciated her creating time to check in on me. The property is amazingly beautiful, and I enjoyed my stay. Definitely bring heavy duty tick repellent if you go hiking, as my all natural spray wasn't enough to keep those pesky jerks at bay. Also bring some sheets. Not sure if I misread the description, but the bed and pillows had no sheets. I had brought extra blankets, but didn't bring sheets. It wasn't a huge deal but would have brought sheets had I known there wouldn't be any. Seeing as this was my only "complaint" (although it's more of an observation), 10 out of 10 would stay there again. Thank you, Linda! Had a lovely break on my work trip!




Our fourth time at the cabin and it gets better every time! Absolutely love this place! Thank you for sharing this spot with us.
Really enjoyed my stay here! Make sure to hike the pink trail, a real treat at the end. Was a tad cold but kept the stove going all night with a back up mr buddy heater was just fine. No cell service but overall a great stay!
This rustic cabin was a great little place to stay for the weekend! The host brought us fresh chicken and duck eggs, they were delicious! We enjoyed the creek right beside the cabin. Cooked delicious food, enjoyed the trail. Great place to stay!




We had a great time staying at the cabin for a little off grid retreat. The trail was a nice hike we were surprised at how long the trail was and all the little waterfalls were gorgeous. Make sure you have wood splitting and fire building skills and bring a lantern! There are lanterns upstairs you can bring down too. Great little place to get away from these screens and "normal" life
My first time cold camping was a) fun, and b) informative. I mastered fire building using pine cones Linda had collected. These are genius fire starters. Went to sleep with a hot water bottle and a few comforters and slept nice and toasty. Woke up once and heard somebody chewing something, but never saw who it was; we respected each other's spaces 😊
I love staying at this cabin. Watch out for the small door. Lol. This is my favorite camping place. I’m physically challenged ( I walk with a cane). I don’t get to climb the latter to the loft but my son said he was really comfy cozy. I come with my 2 large dogs when others won’t allow them. This is my second time staying there and I would definitely go back even though I live on the other side of the state, near Scranton.
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay here! I was picturing something a little more "off the beaten path" but with the leaves still on the trees at the time of my stay the seclusion was quite acceptable. Would certainly consider this cabin again if i find myself in the area.
What a conveniently located, cute campsite! The cabin was easy to find and it has a lot of charm. It is close to a lot of amenities and downtown Port Barnett, with beautiful forests and trails nearby. The host was very welcoming and responsive. We visited during a heat wave, so the cabin was a bit muggy, but this would be a perfect spot for fall, winter, and spring!




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- Property
- Neal Homestead Camp
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- $45/night
- 1 Site