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Architects dream, 1 mile from falling water and river, private with camp area

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15557.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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1838 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA, 15464
  • Ohiopyle State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Ohiopyle Falls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Cucumber Falls
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Architects dream, 1 mile from falling water and river, private with camp area

Beautifully renovated Frank lloyd Wright inspired home sitting quietly at the end of a mile long driveway on 65 acres. Enjoy the nearly 6,000 square feet of space in this architect's dream of a house designed by a husband/wife architect combo in the 1960s. Located less than one mile from the rapids and falls of Ohiopyle as well as Frank Lloyd Wright's 'Falling Water' home. You'll be at peace with the comforts of home but yet the quiet serenity of nature. Enjoy all that the laurel highlands area has to offer including Fort Necessity, Nemacolin Woodlands and Casino, Living Treasures Animal Park, Seven Springs Ski Resort, and Kentuck Knob which are all located just minutes from the property. You may also enjoy hiking throughout the trails of the 65 acre plot the house is located on as well as pitching a tent along the drive in an open space for a more rustic feel. White water rafting and biking on trails are just a mile away!

This house was designed with a breezeway connecting 2 very different units. The entire house has been under a vast remodel that took a year and a half to complete. Nothing was spared in the remodel to give guests a one of a kind experience. In order to give an accurate description of the property the main house located on the right side hosts a full kitchen with new granite counter tops, all new appliances, a kuerig, toaster, and an eat in dining space. Also included are dishes, silverware, pots, pans, and glassware for your convenience. The main house on the right side also boasts a card/bumper pool table, a jacuzzi tub, a balcony overlooking the wilderness, washer/dryer, a fireplace, and a large wrap around porch with furniture and a fire pit. There are two full bedrooms with two queen beds on the main house right side as well as a leather futon located above the shower of the master bathroom, with two large sectional sofas providing more sleeping space if needed. The main house has two full bathrooms with the master having both a jacuzzi tub and a separate shower. The other bathroom is located in the first floor bedroom and has a shower stall. Also included is a propane grill and patio furniture for your enjoyment.

The unit on the left we call the Chalet can accommodate up to seven people comfortably with three separate rooms. One having a queen bed with a leather sofa, another with a king bed, and two twin beds located on the third floor with a pull down ladder(great spot for the kids). The Chalet has one full bathroom and a small kitchenette with new appliances and an eating area. Other amenities include a kuerig, microwave, toaster, glassware, dishes, and silverware. Located on the second floor of the Chalet, with a calming view of the forest, enjoy catching up on your favorite book in the loft above the kitchenette.

Extra amenities for the entire property include satellite tv, starlink satellite internet, city water, ductless heat and air conditioning, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, and a gated entrance.

Guests may encounter wildlife from time to time. Please be careful in and around the property. This house is surrounded by a forest with complete privacy, wildlife will find its way around the property so please respect the animals and be aware of your surroundings.


Property manager

jay shultz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please take all garbage to the dumpster and lock the doors when you leave

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mill Run

Located in Mill Run, this holiday home is in a rural area. Kentuck Knob and Fort Necessity National Battlefield are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohiopyle State Park and Laurel Ridge State Park. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Mill Run, PA

What's nearby

  • Ohiopyle State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Fallingwater Visitor's Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ohiopyle Falls - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Cucumber Falls - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Kentuck Knob - 8 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Connellsville Station - 28 min drive
  • Latrobe, PA (LBE-Arnold Palmer Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ohiopyle House Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Falls City Pub - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Fallingwater Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Paddlers Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The All New Dogwood Acres - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Architects dream, 1 mile from falling water and river, private with camp area pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Architects dream, 1 mile from falling water and river, private with camp area?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Architects dream, 1 mile from falling water and river, private with camp area?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Architects dream, 1 mile from falling water and river, private with camp area located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Ohiopyle State Park and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Fallingwater Visitor's Center. Youghiogheny River and Ohiopyle Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 54 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jake F.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Liad P.

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

Fallingwater stay

Very convenient for Fallingwater and Ohiopyle attractions. Spacious and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian P.

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

Thanks!

Thanks for the stay. Appreciate the communication, fun home and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Great mountain retreat

Had a great time at this unique and well-appointed property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henry L.

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

Great place

Great place, dog loved it as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nina T.

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

Three generation gathering

This large and interesting house absorbed us, our three sons and their families comfortably. In all, we were 13 people from 5-74 plus two well behaved dogs. Jay was a great communicator and made our stay very pleasant. Strongly recommend. Thanks again Jay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stacey r.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Great house to spread out or be all together whether inside or outside! Close to downtown OhioPyle and truly an architectural delight!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim g.

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

Unique and private

9 friends in our 50s/60s. It was a spacious quirky house. Loved the outside area. A short straight drive into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin P.

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

Bachelor party

Property was perfect for our guys weekend! Highly recommend this place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

40th getaway

Perfect space and setting for a 40th birthday celebration!! Close to where we went white water rafting and beautiful outdoor set up to hang out at after!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan D.

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

Shield lock retreat

We were five dudes, all with wives and kids at home, that know each other through F3, and with the wisdom of the Q-source, decided to be intentional about locking shields through the 3Ps. We stayed 3 nights—rafted, worked out, cooked and ate, and shared about our lives. Property was great for all this, with big common space, comfortable sleeping, a well outfitted kitchen, fire pit, and great grounds. Jay was a really good host anytime we had a question, and the weekend was one none of us will soon forget!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

David K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice Place, A Bit Dated

Wonderful owner and great location. Some unusual aspects of the house are ones to just be ready for: heaters in each room pre-set that cannot be changed, spaces that are somewhat difficult to get to for small children sleeping arrangements (e.g. ladders to the third floor), and some patience needed with the kitchen (e.g. oven has a sizable gap when closed that delays cooking times).
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

K G.

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

Family Ski Trip

What a fun place to stay! The house is so charming and unique. Definitely was a home away from home feel. The property is very well taken care of, very clean. The kitchen is very well equipped. Hoping to rebook for next year. Check in and check out was very easy. Book with confidence.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Luc M.

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

Phenomenal Host and Place

The region was hit by really bad weather, power outages, extremely cold weather and snow. The host and I were texting and calling back and forth as the weather deteriorated. He was extremely nice, responsive, and accommodating. Because of infrastructural widespread failures outside of our control, we ultimately had to cancel the reservation. He could not have been nicer. He even had proactively made alternate arrangements for our large family group at another location accessible through the weather in the event we had already begun our trip. We cannot wait to stay at this amazing house. We were in it a few months prior to our reservation and it is a beautiful, clean, large, and fun house to stay in. There are great common areas and also places to escape the chaos that comes with larger family gatherings. It is such a unique place!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antonio C.

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

Beautiful Secluded property, minutes away from activities, spectacular host.

10/10 Would stay again. Thank you Jay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Great host

Nice house set in the woods with plenty of parking. Great host to work with - very responsive to anything we asked about.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Highly Recommend

Experience was great. Everything was clean, there were many places to sleep, and the AC worked well. Property was beautiful. Property owner was nice, responded quickly and communicated very effectively.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Great House for a Family Reunion

Architect's Dream is truly a unique property. We had numerous discussions, during our 4 night stay, trying to figure out how it was pieced together. It is ideally located in the middle of the woods, close to Fallingwater and the town of Ohiopyle. Our group consisted of 7 adults and 5 children ranging in ages from 9 to 74. There are 4 separate bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms had private baths and 2 had to share one. The sleeping arrangements worked fine since we had 5 kids. If we were 12 adults, it might have been challenging. Jay, the owner, was easy to work with. He was extremely responsive to all my inquiries. He literally responded within minutes to all my questions. I would highly recommend this place for larger groups and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Large unique home in a great location

The owner was great and so easy to work with. The home was huge and very unique on property with a trail. Unfortunately, our weather didn’t allow us to explore the trail. The homes are basically two separate building connected with an upper breezeway. I actually had to walk the house a few times in order to remember where each of the rooms was located! There are 3 bedrooms that are private and two other bedrooms that share a more open space. So there are lots of sleeping choices. There is a large kitchen with a dining area plus another table that is suited well for a gaming table. In the other section of the house, there is a smaller kitchen. I would say the only con are two of the 3 bathrooms are small and you must go through the bedrooms to get to them. The third bathroom is large but the toilet room does not have a door. Overall, I’d recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Great Ohiopyle getaway

Great spot with unique architecture. Would recommend for anyone traveling to the area with a large group
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura A., Vienna, Virginia

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

Unusual house in a great location

We stayed at this house for a Frank Lloyd Wright-themed trip to southwestern Pennsylvania. For our purposes, the property was ideally located - between Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob, and a short drive away from Polymath Park, all of which are worth a visit. It is also down the road from Christian Klay winery, which made for a fun afternoon excursion. The house is situated in the middle of a beautiful wooded property, which was great for walking our dogs. We spotted hawks and wild turkeys during our stay. The property manager was quick to respond to our questions, and the house was well stocked with paper products and nice linens. The house is described as being inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, but Salvador Dali may also have been an influence. For a group with architecture on our minds, it made for interesting conversation starters, such as "Why is there an interior window with a view of the laundry room?" , "Why is there a loft with a couch in the master bathroom?", and "Is that a usable kayak on the living room wall?" From a practical standpoint, the house has a lot of room to spread out. There are quite a few interior steps, so it may not be the most appropriate rental for those with toddlers or older family members. I could see elementary school-aged kids having a ton of fun playing hide-and-seek in this house, though. Also, be aware that there is one decent-sized bathroom, and that the other two bathrooms are quite small. Finally, while there were some wonderful porch swings surrounding a fire pit, the house would benefit from additional outdoor furniture, as there was only one picnic table at which to eat outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stevan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

House in the woods

The location and property were exactly what we wanted and expected. The house layout is very different and interesting. We did enjoy our weekend getaway with our grown up family. The 7 hour power outage was an inconvenience but, nobodies fault. Jay did come to help with generator issues. We had a pleasant weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ashley W.

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

Family vaca

Super fun house to visit. The owner was super helpful and quick to answer a call to help us out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori R., Indiana PA

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

Beautiful home in a fantastic location

We had a great time at this property. The owner is very responsive. The property is secluded and beautiful. We had 12 members of our family from the ages of 4 to 80. Plenty of room for all. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Trey R., Lansing, MI

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

Great spot!

Smooth process and a very unique home
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

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