Grand Victorian - easy walk to trail, food & shops

Entire home in Confluence, Pennsylvania

  1. 9 guests
  2. 4 bedrooms
  3. 5 beds
  4. 3 baths
Hosted by Ruth
  1. 5 years hosting

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Relax after a long day of playing in this gorgeous, historical home in the heart of Confluence - the perfect town with easy walks to restaurants, groceries & bike shop. Backward Helmet House provides access to many outdoor activities including the scenic Hall of Fame GAP bike trail, whitewater rafting, boating on Yough lake and numerous hiking trails. This 120-year old home has been updated while retaining many original features—including a dining room that was the town’s doctor’s office.

The space
Entering through the back screen porch, you arrive in the renovated kitchen and breakfast area. The kitchen is set up for you cook a leisurely dinner or grab coffee on your way out the door. From the kitchen, step back in time as you enter the spacious dining room. Once the Doctor's office, you'll appreciate enjoying your meals in this setting. After your meal, relax in the living room and enjoying the fireplace (now gas) and thoughts of 100 years ago, or switch on the frame TV and use the high speed internet to stream movies 2024 style. When it's time to call it a night, admire the grand foyer and staircase on your way up to the four second floor bedrooms - all equipped with new ductless AC units (minisplits) and ceiling fans. There is also an outdoor gathering area with new tables and a grill. Locked bike storage is available inside the garage.

Guest access
You will have access to the entire house except for the basement and 3rd floor. The "office" side of the garage is available for locked, indoor bike storage. The main garage bay is not open to guests. Please do not park in the driveway - there is a parking pad behind the house.

Other things to note
This property was formerly the Confluence House Bed and Breakfast. It is now a whole house rental.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
55 inch HDTV
EV charger - level 2

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Rated 4.93 out of 5 from 44 reviews.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for value

Where you’ll be

Confluence, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Confluence is a charming small town with the following amenities: a local grocery store, bike shop, multiple restaurants and an ice cream shop (depending on the time of year-businesses are seasonal and close down for part of the fall, winter, and early spring), gas station, post office, banks, hair salons, hardware store, etc.

Convenient access to great day trips including:
-Whitewater rafting in Ohiopyle, PA
-Biking on the scenic Hall of Fame GAP Rail Trail
-Boating on the Youghiogheny Lake
-Frank Lloyd Wright homes Fallingwater and Kentuck Knob
-Lady Luck Casino at Nemacolin
-Hiking in Ohiopyle State Park
-Laurel Caverns

Meet your host

Host
44 reviews
4.93 out of 5 average rating
5 years of hosting
My work: Retired
Speaks English
Hi, I'm Ruth. My husband and I love the outdoors - especially biking, paddling, and playing tennis. We fell in love with Confluence, PA. It's a wonderful, quaint small town right on the Great Allegheny Passage bike trail. Local rivers (the Yough, Casselman, and Laurel Hill) provide great paddling and we love the local restaurants and shops. After camping in the area for years, we decided to purchase a home, and are happy to host you at Backward Helmet House and share the Town of Confluence.
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Things to know

House rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
9 guests maximum

Safety & property

Exterior security cameras on property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm

Cancellation policy