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Riverside home in Trees w/ Hot tub, Firepit at GAP

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Amazing views from the river side deck
The Treehouse
open living room/ kitchen
King bed in en-suite bedroom
2 twins in 2nd first floor bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Confluence, PA
  • Place, Youghiogheny River Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohiopyle State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Ohiopyle Falls
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Loft

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Master bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Shared full bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Riverside home in Trees w/ Hot tub, Firepit at GAP

Yough Treehouse is located in the town of Confluence nestled in the Laurel Highlands Mountains. Our private home sits on 2 acres of land along the Youghiogheny River at the tailwaters of the dam. Surrounded by protected woods (recently purchased by Western PA Conservancy and trails are in the works), at the end of a one lane road but within walking distance to town. We are 400 yds to the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail.

Our secluded, custom build home is well equipped and clean. The open floor plan in the kitchen/living area and large deck with grill make for ideal socializing. The house has lots of windows and is bright and cheery.

Yough Treehouse can accommodate up to 6 people. We have 2 bedrooms and an open loft for sleeping and 2 full baths. The master bedroom has a king sized bed and full bath including a claw foot tub. The second bedroom has 2 twins. And the loft has a queen sized bed.

The kitchen is well equipped with everything you'll need. There is a gas grill on the deck. All linens and towels are provided. There is a TV/DVD, highspeed, wireless internet and free local calls. Verizon/Sprint/AT&T cell phones work well from the house. The house has central A/C.
Our home is kid friendly and there is a highchair and portacrib. With 4 distinct seasons, the house is available year round.

Without leaving our property you can enjoy the natural beauty of the area while relaxing on our spacious deck over looking the river. Or listen for geese, ducks and other birds on the flagstone patio with built in fire ring or while soaking the hot tub. Fly fish for trout in the well stocked tailwaters of the dam in our back yard. Watch for great blue heron, osprey or if you are lucky the bald eagles that fish here as well.

Make a day swimming and boating at the Yough Lake just around the corner. Take a break from your ride through from DC to Pittsburgh on the bike trail or spend the day biking shorter routes in either direction. Kayak or pick up a raft trip in nearby Ohiopyle. Make this the perfect retreat for trips to the 2 Frank Lloyd Wright homes Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob. We are centrally located to the ski resorts (Wisp, Seven Springs & Hidden Valley).

Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway, a family planning the ultimate recreational vacation or old friends looking for a quiet retreat our home is the perfect setting. For larger groups please consider the http://www.youghriverhouse.com/ Riverhouse just down the road (sleeps 12). Or consider renting both the Riverhouse and Treehouse. The houses are walking distance apart.
Come back year after year and explore the wonders of the Laurel Highlands.


Please note that there is a security camera/motion detection light- facing the driveway, that we use to monitor when the space is vacant.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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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

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please see our rental agreement for house rules.
Your booking is not confirmed until we have a signed copy of our rental agreement. We will email you an electronic version. Once signed,

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Confluence

Located in Confluence, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Slide and Funland. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Confluence, PA

What's nearby

  • Youghiogheny River Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ohiopyle State Park - 8 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ohiopyle Falls - 23 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Cucumber Falls - 24 min drive - 20.6 km
  • The Casino at Nemacolin - 26 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 120 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rustic Joe's Coffee House - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The River's Edge Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Shepherd's Farm - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dodd's Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Lucky Dog Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside home in Trees w/ Hot tub, Firepit at GAP pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Riverside home in Trees w/ Hot tub, Firepit at GAP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside home in Trees w/ Hot tub, Firepit at GAP?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside home in Trees w/ Hot tub, Firepit at GAP located?

This family-friendly Confluence holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Youghiogheny River and Youghiogheny River Lake. Ohiopyle State Park is 2.1 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 206 out of 219 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 219 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 219 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 219 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly, clean house, huge patio, well stocked kitchen, ample bathroom space and lovely patio deck and rock terrace for fire pit. About a 15 minute drive to Ohiopyle town.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda B.

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

Family Getaway

Property was just what we needed. Quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John O.

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

On the river, quiet

Excellent communications with owner/manager. Wonderfully quiet location on, really on, the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patty K.

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

Great little get away

Great location … so much to do in the area .. the space was perfect for our family!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jeri H.

Another amazing girls weekend at the treehouse.

I'll say it again "The treehouse is like your favorite warm blanket". It's our retreat to peace, love, friendship and happiness.

10/10 Excellent

Ted S.

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

The best home

This home is so beautiful and it has to be the cleanest I ever stayed at. Sitting on the deck and hearing the river flow by was so relaxing. Definitely be back next year for a week. Thanks Kara for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha H.

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

Tough Treehouse stay

Great property on the River on a super quiet street. Fun time with longtime friends!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Clara and Joe R.

Peaceful Getaway

This is an annual event for us and fun to see the updates made to the Yough Treehouse over the years. The house is Extremely clean and comfortable. Great location to explore Ohiopyle, and even into Maryland. Kara, owner/host is fantastic and cares about her property and guests.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Christmas/ New Year/Birthday getaway celebration

Nice piece of property, secluded location that’s just off the beaten path and along the Youghiogheny River. Peaceful views. Properly owner extremely attentive to needs. We really enjoyed our stay and would consider returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marne B.

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

Riverview

Great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrianne W.

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

Anniversary getaway

Beautiful, comfortable, peaceful home in the woods. So kind to have fresh local coffee for us. Really enjoyed the water from the cooler. First rate!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh W.

Relaxing start to Spring Break

Our family of 5 kicked off our spring break with 2 nights at the treehouse. The house was super cozy and comfortable! We spent the day enjoying the waterfalls and overlooks in Ohiopyle, and the evenings in the hot tub, roasing marshmallows over the fire, and playing games in the house. The kitchen was well-stocked (crock pot, griddle, and the water cooler were perfect!) and the deck was relaxing! We loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

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

Fathers Day Getaway

We had a wonderful time! House was clean and well stocked with essential items. Loved the location. Very close to the bike trail and Yough Dam. The Lucky Dog Cafe, just down the road, was great too! We will definitely be returning. Thank you for caring for your property and sharing it with others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Relaxing escape

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Yough Treehouse! The weather had turned cooler which made the hot tub and fire pit that much more inviting. The house was clean and well stocked (games, blankets, filtered water). Being able to bring our dog was another bonus. The location is in walking distance to the Lucky Dog Cafe, where we had a really good lunch, and to Riversport, where we rented some kayaks. The bike trail is also right there, so if you want to bike or just take a nice walk you are all set! We hope to come back and stay again sometime!

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Yough River - Excellent Stay

The Yough Treehouse was exactly as described. The house was very clean and the location was excellent. Proximity to the bike trail is super close. The hot tub, fire pit, and outdoor accommodations were a great addition to the stay. My 10yr old loved the loft!! Kara, the host, was very communicative and made check-in very simple. She also was very quick to reply to any and all communication. This place was awesome and we'll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Family vacation

The property is all house. Nestled back with woods around you. The loft is awesome. 2 beds would be better up there, but the other (2nd) bdrm has the double beds. Showering, get in and out. Don't have 2 people showering at once. A quick drive to the campsite across the way has an awesome fishing spot for fly fishing. The town has a hardware store, gas station/restaurant and those ladies are very nice. Dollar General for all your needs. Grocery store for meats and things. The ice cream parlor, outlook is awesome. Ohiopyle is a must see, explore. McClure is a good hiking spot as well. It was very comfortable and the board games was a nice touch. OhioPyle state park, ramcat access point is awesome to explore. Some Frogg Toggs are a must for the river by the home. For some reason, the water is sooo cold. Lol... very enjoyable and would go back. White water rafting is a must. Kids 10 and up are fine. Definitely go to the natural water slides, go down them with jean shorts. Just in case! Sorry for any typos, sent from my phone.
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Another enjoyable stay at the Treehouse!

The house was clean and well equipped. We had a nice relaxing time and really enjoyed the hot tub and fire pit areas.
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10/10 Excellent

John P.

Great Getaway

This is the third time staying at the Yough Treehouse. We are very comfortable here and the setting couldn't be better. There is easy access to biking, hiking, fishing, and just hanging out on the beautiful deck looking at the river. We especially enjoy the quiet. The house is always clean and well equipped and Kara is a pleasure to deal with. Obviously, we will continue coming back!

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was great. We plan to come back next suy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at at the Tree House. Everything was neat and orderly and comphy! Grill and all the appliances worked fine We enjoyed the seclusion!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Tree House was everything we needed to enjoy ourselves and the surrounding area. The area has something for everyone, river, lake, biking, hiking, state park, national monument, Frank Loyd Wright Waterfall home or you can just sit on the deck and enjoy the sound of the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Peaceful Beauty!

Yough Treehouse was the perfect spot for our weekend getaway! Five adult siblings took our mom for a surprise 79th birthday weekend. Just mom and her kids - a special time for sure! There was plenty of room for the six of us. The kitchen was well-appointed and had everything we needed. We appreciated that a bottled water dispenser was provided for us to fill our reusable water bottles, thereby avoiding the wasteful use of disposable plastic bottles. Incidentals were also provided (garbage bags, dish soap, hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc.). So nice not to have to remember all the little things! The fire pit area was our favorite! The lighting created a lovely ambiance and ensured our walks back to the house were safely lit. We found slab firewood just a couple of miles East on Route 281. They have a barn painted with the black Mail Pouch logo. The address is approximately 8178 Kingwood Rd, Confluence. Very nice people and inexpensive! Kara is a great host who takes pride in the details for her guests! We will book with her again! Thank you, Kara, for sharing your lovely home with us!

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful propertyEverything has been provided to make yourstay a lovely experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great getaway

In town for a week before a wedding near Pittsburgh. Wanted peace and quiet and that is this place. Everything was as advertised. Would highly recommend. Also just a few yards to the bike trail.advertised.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P.

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

Had All We Needed

The home was very private yet close to all outdoor activities. Right along the river, walking, biking, and fishing were all within steps. We enjoyed the outside deck and the firepit and hot tub were available to us. The home was very comfortable and well equipped. WiFi worked great. This was our second time here and we will definitely return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kara (Treehouse)

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Super short version of our story: I grew up in Confluence, learned to kayak with my family, it became my passion, I met my husband through kayaking, we got married. In 1997 we saw this little cabin with 2 acres of land on the banks of the Yough River. We bought it and happily lived there for many years but always wanted a deck, and a kitchen with a full sized fridge and closets. The "deck" turned into the house you see today. We lived there even more HAPPILY until we had kids and moved away. We struggled with selling this property until a friend suggested that we KEEP it and make it a vacation rental. In 2010 the Yough Treehouse was born. Our other business is making high end, technical whitewater kayaking gear. This taught us the value of excellent customer service. That along with being immersed in the outdoors and connoisseurs of all that the Laurel Highlands has to offer made sharing our home with guests ideal.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Confluence and learned to love it's rivers and mountains but university and kayak racing took me away. My husband, having worked and kayaked in the area spotted a little cabin and 2 acres of land for sale on the Yough River. I knew the area well and used to do a trail run over the mountain and by the house, but never really noticed it--it blended in. I was racing in a World Cup kayak race when he faxed me the documents to sign to buy it! He knew it was a treasure.

What makes this property unique

The unique benefits of the Treehouse start with it's location. Of course it's on the Yough River and just off the GAP bike trail, but it's quiet and private, yet it's close to town. The short stroll to Lucky Dog Cafe for lunch, dinner or just a cocktail is wonderful.
The layout of the house is modern and great for a family or group gathering. If you like to cook, the kitchen is fantastic. Some highlights include: soaking in the claw foot master bath tub--or better yet, the hot tub, drinking coffee while reading the paper on the deck. There is basically no traffic on our one lane road, dead end road. And a glimpse of the bald eagles is a treat of a lifetime.

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