Entire home

Pap's Place

Choose dates to view prices

Photo gallery for Pap's Place

Dining
Terrace/patio
Interior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

View in a map
Rockwood, PA
  • Place, Laurel Hill State Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Seven Springs Mountain Resort
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Hidden Valley Resort
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

About the neighborhood

Rockwood

In Rockwood .You'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Laurel Hill State Park and 12 miles (20 km) of Seven Springs Mountain Resort. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Laurel Hill Lake and Somerset Courthouse.

What's nearby

  • Laurel Hill State Park - 15 min drive - 8.2 miles
  • Glades Pike Winery - 23 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 26 min drive - 13.7 miles
  • Hidden Valley Resort - 34 min drive - 16.0 miles
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 42 min drive - 23.8 miles

Getting around

  • Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rock City Cafe - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dub's Bar and Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Rockwood Mill Shoppes - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Halfway Jambo Shenanigans - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Operation Ground and Pound - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pap's Place

Pap’s place is a single-wide mobile home that has been recently renovated. This property is named after the former owner, Warren Sterner, affectionately called “Pap” by his grandchildren. Warren was a railroad enthusiast. He could never work on the railroad due to the loss of an eye at a young age. This home has been decorated with prints of railroad and local scenes that Warren painted during his life.

This single wide is an older structure. The owners have done a partial renovation in this space completed in June 2021. The house is equipped with Wifi, a smart TV for streaming your favorite shows, air conditioning in both bedrooms and the kitchen/living room area as well as a full kitchen with all the essential cooking supplies, and off-street parking for both bikes and cars. The home is equipped with a washer and dryer for guest usage. There is an ample sized yard for playing yard games or just hanging out and relaxing. The covered front porch invites you to sit and enjoy some reflection in the two rocking chairs that are provided for your relaxation.

Bedroom #2 has a full size bed in it.

Pap’s Place has 2 video cameras installed on the property. These cameras are NOT inside the house. They both are used to monitor the outside of the property. Once you have checked into Pap’s Place there is a three-ring binder in the living that contains information about your stay. Included in that binder is a photo that shows the coverage areas of the cameras.

This home is a little over ½ mile from the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP), but there is approximately 130 feet of elevation gain from the GAP to this home. The owner will provide the safest (not shortest) route on how to get from the GAP to this home in your confirmation email. There is a Dollar General in Rockwood where you can get some basic grocery needs. If you need additional food items you may contact the owner after your reservation has been made for possible arrangements of these items

Please note that this listing is in the small town of Rockwood (approx. 814 people according to 2020 census), but not all cell phone carriers work here. T-Mobile does not have any service in this town. If you cell phone carrier allows you to make phone calls over the internet then you can use my wifi to make cellular calls. The best way to find out if you can do this and how is to contact your cell phone company before traveling into the area. As I find out about any other carriers that do not work in this area I will continue to post here. (I have Verizon and it works great at Pap's Place!)

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Pap's Place Rockwood
Pap's Place Private vacation home
Pap's Place Private vacation home Rockwood

Frequently asked questions

How close is Pap's Place to the airport?

Pap's Place is 39.2 mi (60-min drive) away from the Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Pap's Place have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Pap's Place.

Does Pap's Place offer free breakfast?

Pap's Place does not offer free breakfast.

What time is check-in at Pap's Place?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Does Pap's Place have a pool?

Pap's Place does not have a pool.

How close is Pap's Place to downtown Rockwood?

Pap's Place is 0.3 mi away from Rockwood.

Reviews

Pap's Place Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good communication, very nice place, would consider staying there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dee M.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week at Pap's Place

Pap's Place was perfect for a couple. It was clean, comfortable, and quiet, even though it was located in town. The owner responded quickly to my inquiries. We enjoyed his collection of train and the area's history books.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in a small town!

Pap’s was a prefect stay for our ski trip. Just a short drive to Seven Springs. The locals were super friendly when we popped in Hidden Trail Brewery mins away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Sari H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good ski trip stay

The property is very clean. It was cold the weekend we went, so the furnace ran a lot, and we had difficulty falling asleep. Otherwise, the property is as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place!

Very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Friendly neighbors, clean house, host was very responsive & 15 min easy drive to 7S!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute cottage away from the hustle and bustle. Very quiet and clean place to stay. Highly recommend if staying near Laurel Highlands.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful place!

I stayed here with my daughters and we had a wonderful experience! It was clean, organized, with clear directions about check-out procedures. Safe, quiet neighborhood with close access to stores, restaurants, and the GAP trail. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Mark B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

Pictures from stay are accurate. Lovely place to stay and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend Trip

We loved the Pap’s Place and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maggie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxation with a capital R

We used Rockwood as our home base for our annual trip to Pittsburgh. It was an easy drive in and out of town, and we benefitted from the peace and quiet that Rockwood provided after the traffic of Pittsburgh. We were close to walking/biking trails which were a perfect activity for a beautiful sunny day. The atmosphere of the town and its residents was so nice, there was always a friendly wave as we were out walking. The host couldn't have been nicer, and the house fit our needs perfectly. We are considering making this an annual visit!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Very quite neighborhood, very clean, perfect for out mini vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Reese C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cleanest place I’ve ever stayed!!

I’ve stayed at many many rentals in my day and Pap’s place was by far the cleanest. It was the perfect size for 4 people (and we easily could have put someone on the couch or an air mattress is the living room). It was not far from 7 Springs which is what we went there for. The welcome message was a really cute touch and we were supplied with everything we needed for the weekend! I will definitely be booking Pap’s place again next winter during snowboarding season!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Just like home

Felt like home but in such a peaceful area. Has everything u could think of to make your experiences there relaxing. 5+ stars. Plan on going back once the weather breaks . Thank you so much
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and clean

Nice sized space very clean we loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021