Rough Cut Lodge

Hotels
9.3 (520 reviews)
2570 Route 6 , Gaines , us
+1 814-435-2192

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Helpful staff
Beautiful location
Cons:
Hidden fees
Road noise
Lack of toiletries

Categories

Cleanliness
8.86
Generally clean but some reviews referenced issues with linens and additional fees.
Service
9.83
Most comments highlighted helpful staff and overall accommodating experience.
Location
8.87
Beautiful setting but had concerns about road noise and hazardous entrance.
Room Quality
10
Rooms were reported to be comfortable and well-appointed.
Amenities
8.82
Good kitchen facilities but lacking in basic items like toiletries.
Value for Money
8.85
Some complaints about unexpected fees affecting perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9.31
No specific mentions but kitchen facilities indicate cooking options.
Overall Experience
9.86
Overall positive sentiment with intentions to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-11 09:26

Property Description

Mountain Views and Family Fun

Rough Cut Lodge in Gaines provides a cozy retreat with stunning mountain views and a children's playground, perfect for a family getaway.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities

Each room at Rough Cut Lodge is equipped with a flat-screen TV, gas fireplace, kitchen, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even have a balcony for guests to enjoy the scenic surroundings.

Outdoor Activities and Nearby Attractions

Guests can partake in various activities such as fishing in the picturesque surroundings of Gaines. Additionally, the hotel's proximity to Elmira/Corning Regional Airport makes it a convenient choice for travelers.

Book your stay at Rough Cut Lodge for a memorable mountain retreat with your loved ones!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Managed by a private host
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: ELM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 520 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.86
Service: 9.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 10
Amenities: 8.82
Value for Money: 8.85
Food and Beverage: 9.31
Overall Experience: 9.86
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SYED AZEEM • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Lorraine • couple • us
10
Pros:

Didnt know we were 1/4 mile from the main area not as close to the creek.

2026-08-22 • via Nuitee
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Dmitri V • couple • us
8
A stop-over near US-6
Pros:

The room was great. It was most nice to have a Dinner (a take-out from a nearby tavern) on the balcony. The grounds were pretty and welcoming.

Cons:

The whole notion that you have to pay separately for linens seems a bit (very) absurd.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Alan • couple • us
8
Comfortable, clean and good location!
Pros:

very clean and comfortable!

Cons:

All staff was remote.

2026-08-21 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • couple • us
9
Pros:

Beautiful. Would definitely recommend and come back again

2026-08-16 • via Nuitee
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Carolina • couple • us
10
We love it here...!
Pros:

We came to the RCL for the first time in 2020, returned in 2023, and now in 2026. We love it here mostly because of it's location and setting...it's just a beautiful place. It's amazing how well is kept through the years.

Cons:

Check out time at 11:00 would have been helpful for us. Other than that, it's perfect...!

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Marius • solo_traveller • lt
9
Pros:

Jaukūs apartamentai, visko ko reikia poilsiui.

Cons:

Nebuvo ledukų. Kelias šalia kėlė gana nemažą triukšmą.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Jesse • solo_traveller • us
9
Peaceful
Pros:

Even though it was next to a highway, it was quiet & peaceful. It was very rustic & beautiful. The stars were amazing until the clouds came in & it rained. But next I plan on staying longer.

Cons:

Not being there very long, but that wasn't the lodges place.

2026-08-12 • via Nuitee
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Gianluca • family_with_children • it
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Jenny • couple • us
10
Pros:

We were there for a weekend and it was the best place to stay. Everything was very clean and comfortable! We will definitely stay here again for a longer weekend!!

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Shannon • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Clean and wasnt run down. Comfortable bed and had fridge, microwave, and stove.

2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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Rick • couple • us
8
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Donna • family_with_children • us
9
I would definely stay again. I wish we would have stayed longer.
Pros:

I loved everything about the experience except that you had to pay extra if you wanted linens and towels. For the price I paid, they should have been included.

Cons:

Paying extra for linens and towels.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Jane • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

The huge manicured lawn that extends to the creek. Several hammocks and rocking benches for lounging. I stayed in Suite 4. Loved relaxing in the recliner while streaming. The unit was very clean. Kitchen had everything I needed. Bed was comfortable. Great value. There's free EV chargers at Leonard Harrison State Park. Charge up while you hike.

Cons:

The shower made a high pitch screeching sound. The kitchen faucet hot and cold were reversed. Neither of these were a big deal, just things I noticed.

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
9
2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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Lang • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and fairly modernized with a rustic feel, staff was very pleasant and kind to work with.

2026-07-14 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Roland • couple • us
7
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Marcio • couple • us
9
Great place to stay a couple of days or a long vacation week
Pros:

Pleasant and beautiful location, close to PA Grad Canyon (Pine Creek). Hot tub followed by a bath in the cold river is priceless

Cons:

I missed some human touch. Check in and check out worked well, but all remote and thorough messages.

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
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Jayden • couple • us
10
Pros:

The facility was very clean and welcoming. The rooms were spaced nicely apart to give you a nice feeling of privacy and comfort. Check in was easy and worry free!

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee