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Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge

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A bedroom with a large bed, a view of a forest through open doors, and a small balcony with chairs and a table.
A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a ceiling fan, a wall-mounted TV, and a large window with curtains.
A modern living room with a glass dining table, a green sofa, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a snowy ground.
A kitchen with a large window, wooden chairs, a dining table, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to McConnells Mill State Park

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Portersville, PA
  • Place, McConnells Mill State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Grove City Premium Outlets
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Youngstown State University
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pittsburgh, PA (PIT-Pittsburgh Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Common Spaces

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

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About the area

Ellwood City

Located in Ellwood City, this apartment is on the waterfront. McConnells Mill State Park and Moraine State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Living Treasures Wild Animal Park and Lawrence County Fair.
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Map
Portersville, PA

What's nearby

  • McConnells Mill State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - 28 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Grove City Premium Outlets - 31 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Youngstown State University - 46 min drive - 59.6 km
  • Covelli Centre - 47 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Cal's General Store - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Smokin' Dave's BBQ - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pete's Uptown Beer and Beverage - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge on 5 November 2026 start from NZ$631, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gwen`s Cottage at Water`s Edge located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from McConnells Mill State Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Portersville Community Park and Portersville Steam Show. Moraine State Park and Hill View Manor are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cute place with great surroundings. We only stayed for a quick overnight and spent the day hiking at McConnel's Mill State Park. Really great hiking and a surprising well-preserved mill that we got to tour. We needed help getting in when we first arrived and had an immediate response from host. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway! The property was beautiful and the host was fantastic!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay in Pa.

My grandson and I stayed at the cottage and really enjoyed it as well as the parks in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 October 2024
Thank you, Mary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Get-Away

Quiet time in nature away from jobs, kids, and responsibility.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

We enjoyed our stay at Gwen’s Cottage! It was peaceful and tranquil and a nice escape from our work routine! We found some nice antique shops and some restaurants offering local flavor too! It was a pleasant getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

This was a perfect place to spend some time alone as a couple. Clean, easy to find, Friendly Owner, and an awesome Guard Cat. Located right along the water with trees all around, the property made us feel extremely relaxed. I will recommend to anyone visiting the area and we will stay again upon our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauty, peace, and tranquility

Beautiful property and cottage in a very tranquill setting! Gwen was such a gracious host! I cant say enough good things about this property and Gwen's hospitality!I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to relax in a quiet, peaceful setting surrounded by nature's beauty!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Cottage in Nature!

Stayed at this cottage in the Fall and the property is beautiful! Nice and remote, surrounded by beautiful nature and scenery. So peaceful, immaculately clean, and the owner Gwen is very friendly and down to earth! Nearby parks were a joy to hike. 5/5 highly recommend, look forward to seeing how the property evolves in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2024
Wonderful to host you David and Jane! Thank you for your beautiful words! See you next time!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay. It’s such a cute little cottage! Very clean and Gwen (the host) is so nice! We went end of December and it was really cold so we didn’t get to enjoy all of the outdoor amenities, but it was nice. The site does say that it sleeps 4, but there is only one king bed… for those traveling with more people. Also, they do have WIFI, but no TV.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

My new favorite get away!

Gwen was so nice and helpful! The cottage was so cute! If you like cats you’ll make a new best friend while relaxing out on the deck. The location was great, in the middle of no where but still so close to stores and restaurants. I definitely plan on coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gwen’s cottage was exactly what we were looking for. A beautiful cozy home away from home. The check-in process was super easy. It was close to McConnells Mills. Beautiful country roads all around. Easily accessible to rt 79. We would love to go back to see all the upgrades the owner is in the process of doing around the property. The nearby creek was beautiful as well. It was a peaceful stay and we appreciate Gwen’s hospitality.
Gwen’s Cottage in day
View of creek from pool deck
View of creek
Gwen’s cottage at night
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Weekend Getaway

Quaint accommodations and gracious host. Gwen’s Cottage at the Water’s Edge is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Located on above the stream and minutes from McConnells Mill and Moraine. Hiking, kayaking, and swimming filled our days. Nights, great restaurants are too just a short drive. The cottage is well appointed, immaculately clean, and provides the peaceful surroundings needed after a day’s activities. 5stars
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 July 2024
Thank you Jennifer! Honored to host your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is off the beaten path but right on a river. Recently redone it is like a nest in the trees. It is mid trees height. We noticed the wild turkeys were roosting in trees close by.It was special. When they settled down so did we. Lovely inside. A caring host. A getaway hiking trip and just 1 night.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serene Getaway

A quaint, clean, cozy cottage on the side of the wooded ravine overlooking a rippling creek. We enjoyed setting on the deck hearing the water flow and the birds sing.We enjoyed walking alongside the creek.Gwens cabin is so cute and everyone was very welcoming.We hiked several beautiful waterfalls around the area. Most were pretty easy hikes.When we left we drove into Ellwood and had a scrumptious breakfast at Breaking Bread.It was a wonderful break from city life and we plan to go back again. Thanks Gwen and crew!
Gwen’s cabin
Patio behind lodge
View from our deck
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy winter getaway

We arrived in the dark but were still able to locate the driveway by the signs near the road. The driveway is quite steep leading down to the property. Gwen greeted us in the lodge and provided all the details about the property and a waiver to sign. The cottage is up a flight of stairs from the parking area. Inside, everything was neat and clean. A WiFi hotspot was provided so we had internet access. Our stay was very comfortable and relaxing. We would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
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