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Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home

Escape to nature’s serenity where starry nights await at Cherry Springs State Park. Relax amidst 27 acres of forest trails and unwind by a warm stone fireplace.

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Nestled on 27 acres of state forest, Bear Trail Lodge is a handcrafted log cabin haven with trails for snowmobiling, ATV rides and hiking. Unwind in the great room by the stone fireplace or enjoy music from the surround sound system.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry room
  • Kitchen

About the area

Located in Austin, this lodge is in a rural area. Coudersport Golf Club and Coudersport Area Recreational Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cherry Springs State Park and Prouty Place State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Prouty Place State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Cherry Springs State Park - 24 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Sinnemahoning State Park - 41 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Lyman Run State Park - 41 min drive - 28.0 km
  • Ole Bull State Park - 47 min drive - 44.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Renziehausen Park Rose Garden and Arboretum - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Prouty Place State Park - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home

Family-friendly lodge in a rural location
Take advantage of a garden, an arcade/games room and laundry facilities at Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Smoke-free property, ping pong and a video library
  • Snow sports gear, barbecues and games
  • Books
Room features
All guest rooms at Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home offer perks, such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as separate dining areas and Internet access.
More amenities include:
  • Children's books and travel cots
  • 3.5 bathrooms with showers and shower/bath combinations
  • TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Decks/patios, separate dining areas and kitchens

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Video library

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Note from host: No smoking in Lodge or garage Please...
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Separate dining area
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Living room
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: Pets are not allowed on furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in Lodge or garage Please...

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
Parties and events are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Bear Trail Lodge Potter County Vacation Home
Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home Austin

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home located?

This family-friendly Austin lodge is located in a rural location, 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Prouty Place State Park, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cherry Springs State Park and Patterson State Park. Austin Town Square and Coudersport Golf Club are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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Reviews

Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 195 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ethan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We love this place

Hidden gem!! This lodge is super comfortable and well equipped. This was actually our second visit, and we’ll probably be back again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house/Great quiet location

The family had a great time staying here great views and a abundance of wildlife
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house

House was beautiful, grounds were great. Location is a little remote but was disclosed by the owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Russ G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Log Home Near PA Grand Canyon!

The cabin was simply beautiful. Despite inclement weather we still enjoyed the outdoor deck. The kitchen was well equippped and the Blackstone Grill came in very handy for breakfast and dinner! This was a "guy camp trip" but we'd love to come back and bring our spouses in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

2024 Christmas Trip

We had a wonderful time at the house. This might be our favorite Christmas trip so far. The only issue we had was the key wasn’t in the lock box, but that was resolved very quickly. We had plenty of areas to get some hikes thru the days.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Lodge January

Repeat vacation at Bear Lodge .. great place and love the town. great get away and snow was everywhere which made the vacation perfect. Great place and well maintained... just a few details of opportunities.. we could not get the tv to run pay for preview movies.. would of been nice.. and a large pan for cooking large dinners (roast pan). otherwise great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

This is a beautiful log home retreat. Enjoyed just relaxing on the huge wrap-around porch. Lots of things to do such as hiking, bird watching" Eagle perched in tree by pond", and golfing. Great place to stay. Planning to return next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sledding and stars

Beautiful place to hang out with friends and family - play games in the living room, heated garage, basement, or outside on the hill. I gave the cleanliness less than 5 only because of the ladybug situation - dead and live bugs. We plan to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steven M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, quiet property. The grounds were well kept, in the same manner that you’d see at a resort. The lodge was very large, with a huge finished basement. Comfortable living room furniture, and a large kitchen with everything you need to cook during your stay. The wrap around porch had plenty of seating and table space, both in the front and back. We also used a large grille on the back porch to make breakfast and dinner. We were there during the summer, so the fireplace wasn’t needed. But I can imagine how cozy the lodge must be when it’s snowing. About a 20 minute drive to Cherry Springs park, although the sky & stars were excellent on-premises as well. We live in eastern Pennsylvania, and forgot that there are elk in the western part of the state. One walked right up past the lodge while we were sitting on the porch. While it is a beautiful lodge, please note that it is a fully provisioned home with electricity\fridge\freezer\heat\water\plumbing\full kitchen\WiFi\etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Bit of heaven on earth

The lodge was awesome! Inside and out. Great views. Saw many wild animals from the great wrap around porch. Kitchen well stocked. Very relaxing! Enjoyed by all ! 💕
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing and secluded cabin

This cabin was amazing! Modern amenities but the rural and isolation to get away! The cabin was clean and spacious! Unfortunately some of party couldn't attend so the place was even more spacious! We were able to see the stars for 2 nights and then we got about 4 inches of snow over the next! Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Areli R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

beautiful cabin

We were all fascinated with this beautiful cabin. It is large and I think that more than 12 people would be fine. There were 10 of us and a dog. The stay was incredible. We will definitely return. We were also lucky enough to see bears in the distance by the small lake there. I would also like to mention that if the terrain was more even we could have played soccer, but since it is not flat, we couldn't hahaha, but even so, we were happy there. A great place, 100% recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bud Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway

For starters, the place is incredibly clean. The amenities cover everything you should need. Communication with the owner was excellent and his responsiveness was better than we could hope for. The location is remote and the home is rustic but modern. We literally could not have asked for anything better for our holiday destination gathering for our family that is in multiple locations around the country. Would stay here again, no question!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lodge Winter Getaway

In the middle of hills, there is a beautiful lodge/mini-hotel where you can hang out and play games, sled and slide, hike, and eat & drink. The power went out on us for a night. But, we fortunately brought lanterns, used the fireplace, and melted snow to flush the toilets. We rebooked for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Forest Find

Luxury cabin nestled back in the Wilds of PA. Tons of room for all of our family. Everyone enjoyed the immaculate accommodations. Lightly rained the entire time we were there, but with plenty of room inside and tons of outdoor covered deck space, we still had a great time. The location is quite rural (just what we were looking for as long-time visitors of the Black Forest area in PA), so be prepared. Sam was easy to communicate with and the check-in/check-out process was very simple. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a peaceful retreat... with everything you could possibly want in a house.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time to reconnect

Had a fantastic week at the lodge with our adult children and preschool grandchildren. The kids LOVED running everywhere ! Even had fantastic whole family hide and seek. Explored some local sites, but also just enjoyed the property. The ac units upstairs were so welcome. It got a bit uncomfortable heatwise inside, but overall it cooled down enough for sleeping. We ate every meal on the porch. Once we started seeing bear, we saw them 5 different times! Everything was thoughtfully stocked and we'd love to return one day. The hardest thing to figure out was regulating the hot and cold on the upstairs and downstairs showers. Stargazing is a must. the porch. were
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is place is absolutely amazing! It is very accommodating for all ages. The cabin was spotless and had all the needed amenities needed for the stay. The owner was quick to respond to a few questions we had before arriving. We will definitely be coming back to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

We had an amazing time staying at this house! It was the perfect getaway with friends—quiet, peaceful, and surrounded by stunning night skies. The house was was clean, and everything was in working order, making our stay hassle-free. We’re already planning our next trip back! Highly recommend for anyone looking for a relaxing retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Conor W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house in a beautiful location
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krishna S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding location, beautiful house. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melvin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice big cabin. We saw bear every morning and evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graceann C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The lodge was even better in person. Very picturesque and very clean, and quiet. The lodge had everything you could need and the host was very responsive to any questions and was very pleasant and thoughtful. Perfect spot for our small Wedding under the stars! Just gorgeous with stunning views of the night sky.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin and property very quiet and wildlife are abundant. We enjoyed our stay very much . We saw plenty of black bear some deer one bull elk. We would recommend this place and would stay again. Thanks Sam for providing this opportunity.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and property. Had a great time despite the bad weather.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great - Remote property

Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025