Rustic Getaway In The Heart Of The Pennsylvania Elk Range

2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 121000 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Benezette, PA

Elk Country Visitor Center20 min drive
Bucktail State Park Natural Area23 min drive
St. Marys, PA (STQ-St. Marys Municipal)58 min drive
Cherry Springs State Park96 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Enclosed Loft

+1

3 Queen Beds and 2 Twin Beds

First Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Nestled in the heart of the Pennsylvania Elk Range, Camp Can’t Keep Up offers a scenic retreat for families, couples, hunters, anglers, and nature enthusiasts.

With one private bedroom as well as an enclosed loft, Camp Can’t Keep Up is the perfect cabin for a romantic retreat, family vacation, or sportsman’s outing. Whether you are sitting one of the back porch swings listening to the water of Hicks Run, enjoying a dinner cooked over the fire, or warming yourself by the wood burning stove, Camp Can’t Keep Up offers a beautiful, rustic escape.

Enjoy amenities that include a full kitchen complete with a full-sized refrigerator and freezer, dishwasher, electric range and oven; one and a half baths, a washer and dryer, central air conditioning and heat, as well as satellite TV and unlimited local and long distance calling.

Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy fishing for trout in Hicks Run, watching wildlife at the Hicks Run viewing area, or hunt, hike, or mountain bike on the state game lands surrounding the property. Just a short drive away are additional elk viewing areas, restaurants, gift shops, wineries, antique shops, and other outdoor attractions.

Property manager

Bryan Lukehart & Jennifer Helman

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs only, housebroken, not allowed on furniture

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Driftwood

This cabin is located in Driftwood. Elk Mountain Winery and Straub Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bucktail State Park Natural Area and Sinnemahoning State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Benezette, PA

What's nearby

Elk Country Visitor Center - 20 min drive
Bucktail State Park Natural Area - 23 min drive
Sinnemahoning State Park - 36 min drive
Straub Brewery - 51 min drive
Cherry Springs State Park - 96 min drive

Restaurants

The Bear Den - 23 min drive
Elk View Diner - 16 min drive
Sterling Run Tavern - 23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Getaway In The Heart Of The Pennsylvania Elk Range pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Getaway In The Heart Of The Pennsylvania Elk Range?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Getaway In The Heart Of The Pennsylvania Elk Range?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Getaway In The Heart Of The Pennsylvania Elk Range located?

Situated in Driftwood, this cabin is 10.5 mi (16.8 km) from Elk Country Visitor Center and within 25 mi (40 km) of Bucktail State Park Natural Area and Sinnemahoning State Park. Sizerville State Park and Elk Mountain Winery are also within 25 mi (40 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Natalie M.

Jan 14, 2024

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

Family weekend

We had a great weekend, the cabin was nice and had all the kitchen utensils needed to prepare meals. Just a note you have to bring your own bedding and towels. You may also request bedding and towels through the hosts for a fee. We had our grandkids with us and our sons and daughter in law, a fun weekend was had by all.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

6/10 Okay

Brenda H.

Oct 31, 2023

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

Camp Can't Keep Up

The cabin was smaller than we thought. Could have used lighting over the dining table and curtains on the windows. Other than that, we enjoyed the cabin, good location, easy access to everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Donna A.

Oct 12, 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Communication

No coffee

The cabin was nice and as described. Lots of taxidermy which is ok but they are very dusty lots of cobwebs. The biggest complaint we had was the coffee pot didn’t work and we notified our host but it was never taken care of and it’s about a 10 mile drive each way to get coffee. More lighting in the dining room area would be helpful.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milissa O.

Sep 30, 2023

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

Elk viewing

We have been coming to Elk County for several years to view the elk and this year we brought our best friends along with us for their first time. They were so excited to see the big bulls and listen to all the bugling!! We had such a relaxing time at the cabin as well! It was perfect! Thanks for great getaway!!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo S.

Sep 16, 2023

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

Mostly great

We had one day of over 4 hours without electricity (no fault of the property owner). Otherwise, enjoyed the visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Lukehart & Jennifer Helman

An unlikely pair, Bryan grew up in Marion Center, Pennsylvania where he was raised on the family farm, tending to fields, and hunting and fishing when he got the chance; Jennifer grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, and when she came to Indiana County, PA to attend IUP, she fell in love with the outdoors and never left the area.

Bryan's family has a camp on Wolf Lick, and since he was a child, Bryan grew up fishing the streams in Elk Country, and hunting bear and whitetail deer in the abundant State Game and Forest Lands. Needless to say, Bryan's roots as an outdoorsman run deep, and still today, he is an avid fisherman, hunter, and trapper.

Almost a decade ago, Jennifer was introduced to Elk Country by Bryan's dad, Ed, and the two have put on countless miles photographing elk and sightseeing. Despite growing up in the city, Jennifer developed a deep love for the outdoors, she is an avid trail runner and hiker, and also likes to hunt and fish.

Why they chose this property

With many fond childhood memories of Elk Country and his family's camp on Wolf Lick Run, Bryan bought the piece of land that Camp Can't Keep Up now sits on around 2005, built by hand with the help of friends and family, Camp Can’t Keep Up has sat alongside the banks of Hicks Run since its completion in 2008.

Bryan cultivated many fond memories with his family, but especially his two children at this cabin over the years, fishing for trout, hunting whitetail deer in the state game lands, elk shed (antler) hunting, biking, cooking over an open fire, and just enjoying the beauty of nature in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

What makes this property unique

Camp Can't Keep up sits alone on a generous 1.5 acre lot, that is backed by Hicks Run. a well-stocked trout stream. Situated a mile off of the main highway, Hicks Run Road is perfect for running and biking, with very little traffic. The cabin has beautiful mountain views and the porch swings are perfect for drinking your morning coffee and listening to the creek. Kids of all ages love the swings and rope swings! The outdoor cooking area is large enough to accommodate the entire family!

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