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Rusty Perch Tiny Home

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Exterior
Exterior
Room
Room
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 230.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Confluence, PA
  • Youghiogheny River Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Ohiopyle State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Ohiopyle Falls
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Oakland, MD (ODM-Garrett County)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Rusty Perch Tiny Home

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. This off-grid tiny home is powered by hydroelectricity sourced from the nearby stream. Step outside of your comfort zone with your favorite amenities; bamboo mattress, strong WIFI, full bath, and equipped kitchen. With only one bed and one bathroom, this is the perfect retreat for couples looking to spend time getting back to the basics

This tiny house has one main room with an attached bath. The total usable indoor square footage is 324 square feet. The main room includes a bed, chair and end table, kitchen and kitchen table.

Property manager

Dean Hay
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 first aid kit

About the area

Confluence

Located in Confluence, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. The Drane House and Casselman River Bridge State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ohiopyle State Park and Laurel Ridge State Park. Funland and Alpine Slide are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Confluence, PA

What's nearby

  • Youghiogheny River Lake - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 14 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Ohiopyle Falls - 27 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Cucumber Falls - 28 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Kentuck Knob - 30 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 111 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anchor In - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪River's Edge Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Suder's Soft Freeze - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shepherd's Farm - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lucky Dog Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rusty Perch Tiny Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rusty Perch Tiny Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rusty Perch Tiny Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rusty Perch Tiny Home located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Youghiogheny River Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Ohiopyle State Park and Youghiogheny River. Mount Davis is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michele D.

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

Peaceful

Lots of privacy in the middle of the woods, very peaceful and beautiful property.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annette C.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The cabin is an absolutely wonderful place to unwind and escape daily stressors. It is clean and comfortable. Mr. Hay is a great host and provided some fun ideas for us to do while we were there. We plan to do this every year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Debora G.

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

Secluded

There has been a bad drought in Southwest Pennsylvania. The creek was not running full. We received several days of rain while we were there; so we were then able to hear the creek the last few days that we were there. The owner was very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly D.

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

Weekend stay

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

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

Rejuvenating hideaway

This was just what we needed before the start of a new teaching semester. Everything you see in the photographs is just what you get. Dean seems to be very conscientious about the environment which we really appreciate. The property is well cared for and secure, and if you want an escape from the typical onslaught of life, this is a great place to get it.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank C.

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

Rusty Perch

Dirt road to get to the cabin was well maintained with no issues to worry about. The cabin is secluded which created a peaceful atmosphere for us to finish our vacation and rest for our last leg home. We would definitely stay here again if the opportunity arose
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

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

Peaceful

If you want to relax and unplug from the craziness of your work schedule or daily life, this is the place to go!! We had a wonderful time enjoying the peacefulness and beauty around us. This place is a short drive to OhioPyle and Fallingwaters. We enjoyed both and hit up some wineries too. Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent cute cabin. It is super clean and you can enjoy the sound of running stream and all kinds of bird songs. Very relaxing. The only thing is the cell coverage. It's not just this cabin; it's in general the cell coverage is not great in that area (at least for me). If you have wifi calling/text, it shouldn't be too much of an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

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

Peaceful Cabin in the Woods

This cabin is the perfect place to escape the craziness of life. There is complete privacy with only the sights and sounds of nature. The cabin is immaculate, well maintained, and had everything we needed. It's an extra bonus that it is environmentally conscious. We enjoyed exploring Confluence, Ohiopyle and Mount Davis. Often times we had the trails/ roads to ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

barbara s.

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

GREAT getaway!

a most enjoyable, relaxing, cozy spot to refresh our spirits., off the grid and off the beaten path on a road less traveled. so GREAT FULL to have access to such a delightful space.thank you, thank you, thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Stayed July '23 for our Anniversary weekend. Loved the cabin. Would stay again! Hubby was a little concerned about no AC, but we opened a couple windows and were plenty cool enough.

10/10 Excellent

michelle b.

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

Rusty perch

Beautiful in fall. Very clean. Perfect getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Perfect Getaway Location

We loved this place. Its secluded, beautiful location is exactly as advertised. The house itself is perfect for two people - clean, comfortable, with a complete kitchen if you want to cook. The off grid system is an interesting concept if you’re curious about the idea. If not, you’ll never know it’s not on grid.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

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

Kim and Steve's stay

This was an absolute wonderful getaway. The cabin was perfect. It was clean and well stocked. The bed was comfortable. Best part was the fire ring by the stream and listening to the water all night in bed. We had a storm but enjoyed watching it from the balcony. Can not wait to go back! Highly recommend if you need to get away and be stress free! Oh and the view from every window...fabulous!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had such a lovely stay at Rusty Perch. We totally loved that it is off-the-grid and you’d never know it. All the comforts of home. Well stocked, clean and cozy. Outdoor seating on the deck by the stream was a delight. Dean was responsive, kind and friendly. We can’t wait to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

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

A Phenomenal Rental Experience.

Rusty Perch was an amazing experience. Tucked away in a quiet cool hollow next to a crisp running stream it offered much needed downtime and a salve for the soul. Mostly, I was there to unplug and I ventured out for rafting, kayaking, hiking and biking. Nearby, there were plenty of beautiful pastoral vistas, a rail trail and the gorgeous Youghiogheny river. . When I needed to plug-in I was able to work remotely on the Wi-Fi. connection. Video and voice calls were no problem. The cabin remained cool, around 76 degrees, in the heat of late July. Clean bedding made for amazing sleep during the cooler nights. One interesting note is that the cabin super efficient. The hosts have really done their homework. Stream-powered electric and clean UV-irradiated stream water were just a couple of their efforts to ensure that the cabin's environmental footprint was small. I was very impressed A very well-equipped kitchen and a great gas stove provided me with all the space and gear I needed to cook great meals. The hosts were communicative and accommodating. I can't express my gratitude to them enough for the opportunity to visit this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful!

Property was very easy to find, beautiful and clean. Very relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Wonderful and Relaxing

Much bigger than in the photos! Very relaxing especially with the running water outside! Everything i needed was inside! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Private Getaway

We loved staying here for a long weekend. Great location. Had all the essentials (even for cooking) in a cozy space. Perfect for two people! Relaxing and gorgeous views and sounds to get back to nature in the Laurel Highlands region.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

zachary m.

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

Private and quiet

Very nice clean cabin off the beaten trail little fire pit and calm stream add to the relaxation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robbin M., COLUMBUS

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

Babbling brook

Enjoyed the sounds of nature while connecting to the outdoors. Offgrid but not lacking in amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Quoc N.

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

Sustainability in the woods!

Location was secluded and beautiful. The cabin was cozy and perfectly situated from major attractions without feeling crowded. Lovely property and very friendly owner showed us all of the "off the grid" features of the cabin! Would definitely recommend to others looking for a quiet time in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
loved the beautiful property; it was quiet, private and just the retreat my husband and I needed
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dean Hay

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What makes this property unique

This tiny house is powered by a hydro electric system. The nearby stream supplies water to turn the hydro generator. Electricity is stored in batteries until it is needed. The electrical usage in this house has been greatly reduced due to a number of decisions in how the cabin is used. We have chosen to have a propane refrigerator, stove, hot water heater, and heat for the cabin. These appliances have helped us to greatly reduce the amount of electrical usage. We have also used only LED lights throughout the cabin. Due to our choice for low electrical usage we have opted NOT to have a TV, microwave, toaster or coffee maker. (For your coffee we have a French Press.) You can bring your own laptop or other devices to watch online media if you really feel the need, but we encourage you to unplug and enjoy the beauty that is all around you. Our cabin has a regular 110V house system. Thus you can bring you things like laptops, CPAP machines or other devices that you use at your home, but please keep in mind we are trying to use as little electric as possible. If too much electric is used then the batteries will completely discharge and you will need to wait for the batteries to recharge before electricity is available.

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