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Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat

Cottage in Ohiopyle with kitchen

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Step into the hand-crafted charm of Pura Vida, where reclaimed wood and natural stone bring the Costa Rican wilderness indoors. Hand-cut wooden floors, walls, and accents await your arrival in this tranquil retreat that blends seamlessly with its surroundings.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat

Step into Pura Vida, a handcrafted retreat where every detail—from hand-cut wood floors to reclaimed cabinetry—immerses you in nature. Perfect for couples or small groups, this secluded cabin offers serenity and comfort with WiFi, satellite TV, and an outdoor fire pit for starry evenings. Watch wildlife wander nearby, unwind in the peaceful surroundings, and experience the artistry of wood and stone from the trees and creek on the property. A truly unique escape in the Laurel Highlands for every season.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located Ohiopyle State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Located Ohiopyle State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Located State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located Ohiopyle State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Located Ohiopyle State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located Ohiopyle State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Located Ohiopyle State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Located State Park
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located IN Ohiopyle State Park!
Ovr's Pura Vida Beautiful Lodge Located IN Ohiopyle State Park!
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About the neighborhood

Map
PA, Ohiopyle

What's nearby

  • Ohiopyle State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seven Springs Mountain Resort - 47 min drive - 45.5 km
  • Deep Creek Lake - 51 min drive - 53.8 km
  • Wisp Resort - 51 min drive - 54.2 km
  • West Virginia University - 56 min drive - 81.2 km

Getting around

  • Connellsville Station - 42 min drive
  • Morgantown, WV (MGW-Morgantown Municipal) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪APlus at Sunoco - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Braddock Inn Restaurant - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Joe's Coffee House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Falls Market Restaurant & General Store - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Curt's Family Restaurant - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps from Ohiopyle State Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Youghiogheny River and Ohiopyle Falls. Meadow Run Natural Waterslides Area and Ferncliff Peninsula Natural Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Pura Vida - Romantic Woodland Retreat Reviews

Reviews

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 140 out of 197 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 44 out of 197 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 197 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 197 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 197 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

COLANNE D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay! Would definitely go back. Large home with good amenities and a nice yard for outdoor activities. Super private location, which was exactly what we were looking for. Host was responsive to our inquiries before and during our stay. Overall, one of the nicest places we have ever stayed for vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great property! Really enjoyed our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with a group of friends for our OhioPyle vacation. A few minutes from everything but also feels like you're in the middle of the woods. The hot tub was a great way to warm up after a day of rafting. House was well appointed. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alva H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and well maintained. Only issue was the one family member has mobility issues, so you may consider adding some more equipment to accommodate such as a safety bar in the bathrooms and maybe a ramp of some sort for people with these issues to get in and out more easily Hot tub was great and in good repair
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff & Kathy G.

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

Enjoyed our stay

Nice quiet getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

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

Pure Vida

We totally enjoyed our stay, the home was beautiful,clean and would definitely do this again in the future.It was so close to many fun, historic and beautiful things to see and do! Thank you, Susan Wyant and family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Girls’ Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay and hope to make it back. House was cute, hot tub relaxing, beds comfy, and location wonderful.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

rachel n.

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

Wonderful trip

Amazing stay We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delma C.

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

Great vacation spot!

Lots of space. Many amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elysia N.

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

The perfect cozy cabin getaway

Looking for a great escape into the woods? This place has it all. Our family spent the holidays here and it will forever be a cherished memory.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Wonderful

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Highly recommended!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brooke P.

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

First Time - Not the Last Time

AHHHHMAZING!!! Our first time camping in Ohiopyle was beyond expectations! The Pura Vida house was beyond what we thought we were renting - HUGE, BEAUTIFUL, PRIVATE retreat minutes from everything we wanted to experience. White water rafring, fishing, hiking, shopping and hanging out around the fire and in the hot tub more than filled our days. We literally started planning to come back next year on the first day.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glen C.

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

Great winter vacation at pura vida.

Beautiful place; had everything we needed and more. Very secluded and scenic!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Marie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Bike Trip

It is a beautiful setting, although in a rather remote location, especially when your mode of transportation is bikes. Not a lot of extras in the kitchen but could make do. It would be nice to have ground coffee there & not just K-cups.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua K.

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

Had a great stay

Great
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

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

Peaceful mountain home close to fun places

Immaculately clean home in the mountains for a fun family vacation in Ohiopyle!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

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

Quiet Getaway

We got snowed in and I can’t think of a better place for that to happen! Enjoyed the house, the woods, the bedrooms, and the hot tub. Nice and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Excellent Cabin

It was exactly as listed on the site, I experienced some inclement weather during my stay but they provided us with salt and a snow shovel. The cabin was well heated and had good hot water so I had a great time during my stay, would definitely love to come back at some point in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Mike B.

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

Relaxing

Scenic
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Markie M.

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

Amazing place off the grid!

Overall the property was amazing. Well secluded but lots to do within a few miles. This is out in the woods so you can expect low water pressure. When we first arrived the upstairs smelled like sewage but the area recently got a lot of rain and as soon as we started using the water/drains in went away. This place is spacious and worked perfect for our aunt/niece getaway! Very cozy and the beds were very comfortable! This house had everything basic you needed down to some shampoo and soap!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great

Property was great, super nice. Would liked to use the wood burner but it was still nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Amazing

Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

James L.

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

Would definitely stay again

We really enjoyed our stay, very few complaints.The tap water has a strong rust smell & taste, which is common when on a well, but a couple of gallons of Spring water would be great! There were only three of us, so we each had our own bedroom, one of my criteria. Next trip to Ohiopyle, would probably go with something smaller. My son is planning a gathering of friends and is going to consider this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura O.

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

Wonderful

A girls weekend and we had a wonderful time, a beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was excellent for our family. We loved it. The fireplace was awesome. We will return for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023