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Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park.

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis
Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Portersville, PA
  • Moraine State Park
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Portersville Community Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lakeview Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Portersville

In Portersville .A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Moraine State Park and 3 miles (5 km) of Portersville Community Park. Also, Pleasant Valley Beach is within 3 miles (5 km) and Portersville Steam Show is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Moraine State Park - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Portersville Community Park - 4 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Pleasant Valley Beach - 6 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • McConnells Mill State Park - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Lakeview Beach - 19 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Last Minit Mart #9 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Beast & Boar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Brown's Country Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬6 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.

Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park.

Tranquil Flower garden, wrap around deck with wooded back and fireplace. Only 40 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh. Great place to get away from it all... If you need me I’ll be available to message, but won’t be around to bother you.

Property manager

Christopher Horning

Languages

English

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  • Pet friendly
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  • Air conditioning
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. to the airport?

This vacation home is 44.5 mi (54-min drive) away from the Pittsburgh Intl. Airport (PIT) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. to the beach?

This vacation home is 2.9 mi (6-min drive) from Pleasant Valley Beach and 8.4 mi (20-min drive) from Lakeview Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park.?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park.?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. to downtown Portersville?

This vacation home is 2.5 mi away from Portersville.

Private Cottage minutes from Moraine State Park and McConnell's Mill State Park. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Allison M.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Near the Atrium for a Wedding

This was a perfect location for us with our dogs. We were able to be close to the wedding venue, but also able to explore the two state parks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice peaceful location

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawnette D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Sunrise

We enjoyed our stay. Easy access to the home. Lovely deck off the back that overlooks trees and beautiful sunrises. Home was cozy, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D., Atlanta, GA

Liked: Cleanliness

Free from the world

We had a lovely stay away from the noisy city of Atlanta. It was Heavenly! The cabin was so cozy and had everything we needed. The fire was really nice. The red controller on the Nintendo is stuck & doesn't work btw. There was a bit of dog hair about but it's a pet friendly cabin so that's expected. I can't express how peaceful our stay was. Thank you so much for the easy check in and great communication. Having a fresh drinking water cooler was a nice touch. Thanks again and again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

margie k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend away!

Was just looking for a place to get away not too far away from home. This place topped the billing! Everything was ready and plenty of supplies/ dishes and cookware in the kitchen and whole house. We didn't even leave the house. Chilled for two days! Cooked all of our our meals and simply relaxed. A new roof over the porch made for a great place to sit and relax... even as it rained! So convenient to highways, parks, a lake and all!! HUGE bedroom upstairs ad a bath both up and down stairs. Very nice and quite comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittany K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Weekend

Cozy, clean and comfortable place to stay!! We loved our weekend away :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Forest Escape

The property is absolutely beautiful, and the generous windows bring the forest to you. The place was very clean. The kitchen is well-provisioned and we did a lot of cooking with no limitations. He provides filtered water so you don’t need to bring water bottles. Loved that it was dog friendly. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Met our expectations. Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot!

Far away from things but also close enough and a quick drive into downtown Butler.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year’s eve Stay

My husband and I booked this cute house for two days over New Years. We loved the wood burning fireplace! We were also appreciative that we were able to bring our fur babies. The only hiccup we had was the heat was not working for the first night but Chris was able to send out someone to get the furnace back up and running. We were very happy with our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance C., West Chester, OH

Liked: Cleanliness

Thankful Thanksgiving stay

Christopher’s property was perfect for our family’s holiday. We were able to bring our dog which was such a relief as he’s part of the family and it’s always hard to find someone to watch him over the holidays. The location was perfect for us very close to Moraine St park so Leopold had beautiful wide open spaces to hike/run. It was also close to Cranberry/Seven Fields where most of my PA family live so spending time with them was easy & a blessing. A couple minor observations- The house is near a main road so some street noise but that didn’t phase us. The shower drain was a little slow.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place!

This place is beautiful! Very clean and had everything I needed. Better than advertised. Very helpful with last minute booking. Ideal location close to State parks but only a 1/2 hour drive to Pittsburgh. There were also a couple cute smaller towns with food and shopping nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

This is the perfect place to enjoy a few crisp fall days!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall Great Place to Stay

Location was perfect, minutes from the state parks we visited. Comfy bed, wood burning fireplace (with wood provided), nice tv, and the kitchen was stocked with all the amenities that make traveling easier, such as condiments, cooking oils, foil, utensils, pans, coffee and filters, etc. The only things we noticed worth improving were providing more pillows for the beds (two on each), and securing the internet with a password as our work IT policies prohibit us from connecting to unsecure Wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayke B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Fall Getaway

Always imagine seeing at a house or cabin in the woods at the fall time for my 40th birthday, my partners 40th and my daughter's 11th birthday. In addition, planned to propose during this trip. This house was the perfect spot for all of this to make the coming back after busy days magical, very relaxing and comfortable and overall a perfect place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

nancy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Work vacation

It was a perfect place for my dog and I. Moraine was so close to be able to take her easily for a nice walk. The location was also perfect to go and teach a class. It was only 10 minutes away. Everything was very comfortable and relaxing.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short stay, lots of fun

Love this property, especially spending time on the deck among the trees! The sounds at night are amazing. Look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

It was great location close enough to shopping and outside activities but also very secluded, lots of quite time on the deck.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great dog friendly place to stay

We very much enjoyed our stay, and we're so appreciative that we could find somewhere to stay while traveling with my dog on short notice. The home was very clean and comfortable, and the location is perfect for visiting the state parks nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage stay

Very nice, enjoyed staying here w our dogs, we're thankful for allowing pets. Boarding is not an option for them due to anxiety of crating & other animals. We look fwd to staying at this property again over the next 3 yrs,while attending an annual events - beautiful area, lots of wild life, deer, birds garden. We also want to come back and stay in the summer to visit the state parks. thank you so much! 3 stars for communication bc we didnt have to reach out at all
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024