Submitted by Jack_Wang_1107 t3_xu881s in Pennsylvania
Hey everyone, I just finished my work recently and do need a out-of-town break.
I am looking for cozy cabins, prefer in mountains, good view, fresh air, quiet, nearby some trails, I would like to do some hiking and see sunrise or sunset. I am located in State College, I guess, preferably less than 3 hours by drive.
Any recommended mountains, resorts, and cabins? Prefer Airbnb but cozy hotels would be acceptable as well.
Thanks
Maybe middle Oct, 2- 3 days, weekdays can be fine as well.
Play around on the NJ State Parks site. I genuinely like their cabin accommodations - many of them are tucked away in the Pine Barrens, with exactly the right amount of amenities you’d want and easy access to local trails.
Having weekdays as an option significantly ups your odds - they’re usually well booked for weekends all year the minute it’s possible
Thank you so much! Do help me a lot!!!!
Yeah, no problem. By October, these are apt to be a little chilly if you don’t maintain the fireplace. But that was also true of my house as a kid, and is part of the appeal for some day trippers.
But if easy temp control is a must, something to keep in mind.
Wait… do you mean runaway or getaway?
cookforest.com , Just about 2 hours away from State College, easy drive I-80 west, lots of options of places to stay
Never heard anyone call it a "runaway".
I’d check out Raystown Lake area. About 1 hour and 20 minutes from where you’re at now.
Prince Gallitzin State Park
So you're looking to land a plane near a cabin? What do you fly?
I’ve had this place bookmarked for years and have always wanted to go. The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle State Park, owned by the state park system, I believe. Though it might not be far enough away from State College for you
Bushkill Falls or the Poconos in northern PA.
This! We stayed at Gateway Lodge years ago- beautiful property and location , great food. Can stay in the lodge or get your own cabin.
Freakin' L😍VE Cook Forest!!!
Gotta go Poconos…we loved renting airbnbs in Bushkill falls area.
Not sure what area you're in, but Jim Thorpe has nice areas. French Creek state park is nice for camping and hiking. The Endless Mountains near the NY border is also gorgeous.
There are cabins at Linn Run state park, maybe you will get lucky with a cancellation, but here is a link for the trails.
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/LinnRunStatePark/Pages/default.aspx
Or check out Donegal or Somerset. 7 Springs ski resort is located there, but there are cabins and air bnb’s around. Polymath Park is a group of Frank Lloyd Wright houses- I am certain they will be booked (and expensive)- but it is an easy drive over to explore for next time. They are close to Falling Water. The mountains are beautiful now, and if you like a chill in the air when it warms up in the afternoon, now is the time.
Little Pine Reserve is about an hour away. Nice hiking trails.
Yea I thought this was a teen asking where to hide out.
The Archbald Pothole up in the Eynon lol.
The Poconos
Jim Thorpe PA. is roughly 2.5 hours from State College.
A nice little town with many things to do.
I stayed at this Cabin last week for nice getaway.
It's in the woods, but only 5 minutes outside of town.
Full disclosure: It's owned by my landlord, but feel free to check my post history. I never posted about this before. It's not some kind of clever marketing.
Cowens gap
Check our Cowans Gap State Park. They rent cabins. About 1 1/2 hrs south.
https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CowansGapStatePark/Pag
I think you misread.
Little_Noodles t1_iqucjds wrote
What’s your date window look like? I have a handful of favorites, but some are hard on short notice, others are tricky for short stays, etc.
You should also add your budget - the short stay ones get a lot easier if you can spring for a few days you don’t fill, etc.