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Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home

Family-friendly lodge in Austin

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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

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

About the area

Map
Austin, PA

What's nearby

  • Prouty Place State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Patterson State Park - 22 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Cherry Springs State Park - 24 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Cole Memorial Hospital - 27 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Lyman Run State Park - 51 min drive - 32.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Prouty Place State Park - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Renziehausen Park Rose Garden and Arboretum - ‬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:
  • Ping pong, games and snow sports gear
  • A video library, barbecues and smoke-free property
  • 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

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

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

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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Bear Trail Lodge - Potter County Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 179 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Leon B.

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

Peaceful and Exceeded Expectations

Rental process was very easy and the property Manager responded to emails quickly to address any issues or concerns. The property was well equipped for a comfortable stay. During our stay, we saw bears, Bull Elk, fox, Skunk, several Deer, an Eagle, numerous other smaller animals, and enjoyed the sea of stars in the night sky. We visited the Austin Dam, an Amish Auction and the Stevenson Dam. Thank again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave G.

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

Great cabin

Very nice seen alot of wildlife
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Bear trail lodge family celebration of oir 50th wedding anniversary

Very pleased with everything, the accomadations and area were beautiful, thankyou!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

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

Tara M.

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

Easter stay

We had the best time here. The house was amazing and the views were breathtaking. House was very clean and organized. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A., Richfield, Pennsylvania

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

Family time

We have a yearly family getaway. This place was by far our favorite. Peaceful and beautiful!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory A.

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

Great Stay

The place is awesome. Were there last year and plan to go again next year. Rained almost all the time but it was still great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P., Ronkobkoma

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

Family vacation

We had the best week that was well earned by all of us. The house was perfect. Enough room for everyone to have their own space. So clean and inviting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Peaceful and roomy

Our family enjoyed a long holiday weekend together. Foggy, cloudy nights prevented our stargazing plans from coming to pass but there was plenty of hiking and scenery to keep us busy otherwise.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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

Debbie S.

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

Amazing Home

This house is absolutely stunning. The deck was great for star gazing and the kids had a blast sitting around the fire. Saw 2 bear at the pond on the first night. The dog really loved playing in Prouty Run. Weather was hot two days but the fans and open windows helped cool things down at night. Had a great time and everything we needed was there with the house. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradley R.

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

Great place

Property manager was easy to communicate with and was great at answering questions pre, during, and post stay. House is awesome. Like that they have basic kitchen spices and basic condiments left in house from previous stays. Supplying firewood foe awesome fireplace that will make you sweat when it's 20 degrees outside is awesome. The best surprise not listed is the heated floors in the house. Best place I have stayed at in the area. Can't go wrong.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

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

Hilary P.

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

Fantastic Central PA spot

We celebrated my parents' 80th birthdays with a family reunion - 8 adults and 2 children 1 dog. The house was ENORMOUS and easily accommodated our party with nice private areas for everyone. The kitchen is very well equipped with the best pans I've seen in a VRBO. The whole house has filtered water, so even the ice was delicious. Two ice cube makers really came in handy! AC in the upstairs bedrooms was greatly appreciated. The main floor was very warm (temps in mid-upper 80s) but nice overnight.Sam was very responsive, especially when the power went out due to a storm. Getting the keys was very easy, and the whole house was spotless. The beds are all very firm, and the pillows were great. The "futon" on the lower level is an extra pillowtop mattress, which the kids loved sleeping on.We brought a hose that easily attached to the outdoor pump (very necessary since the dog couldn't stay out of the pond!). The gas grill is a griddle surface, not a typical grill, so we used the charcoal grill and fire pit grill for cooking.We enjoyed fishing and catching newts in the pond, and spent so much time on the huge covered porch. The moon was too bright to see the Milky Way, but we did see the ISS fly overhead twice. We had a really lovely, relaxing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 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

Gregory A.

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

3rd year there

We had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 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

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

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

david G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication, location

Vacation

Had a great time, thought it would be fun to play quates in the yard but I guess the owner thinks $250. Damage charge would make the grass grow again,,,,wouldn't recommend this cabin
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024