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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Dawn • couple • us
9
Nice woodsy retreat.
Pros:

Close for my man to go hunting and a very nice fishing spot for his friend . The big dumby forgot to get pics for my review.

Cons:

Nothing bad to say

2026-11-07 • via Nuitee
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Fred • couple • us
8
The cabin totally clean but the tv a total disaster and u should of informed us about providing our
Cons:

Some notice that our cabin was off campus
And some one there to greet us plus after several phone calls we were instructed to move to the location and recieved incorrect directions telling us the wrong direction and I waisted an hr trying to find the place thank god for the cleaning lady who we bumbed into accidentally

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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Marjorie • couple • us
10
It was a perfect place for a peaceful getaway
Pros:

The property was very well kept and right along Pine Creek with benches so you can sit and enjoy the view. The room was very clean and had all the necessities.

Cons:

Unfortunately everything is situated right along the highway. Although it didn’t bother us at night. The beds could use an upgrade also.

2026-11-05 • via Nuitee
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SHARPE • couple • us
9
Pros:

Very clean,very nice location.beautiful property.

2026-11-03 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
10
2026-11-01 • via Nuitee
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Cathy • couple • us
5
Pros:

There was no breakfast available. The location is definitely isolated. The suites 7-10 are across the road from everything else, seems kinda strange.

2026-10-19 • via Nuitee
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Josh • couple • us
9
2026-10-18 • via Nuitee
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Trimboli-Bill • couple • us
10
Stay here!
Pros:

Simple check in amd out. Absolutely beautiful accommodation. Came for a night for a wedding, going to come back for a true stay!

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Justina • couple • us
9
Pros:

The cabin was very lovely, clean and comfy. Liked the gas fireplace. The outdoor area was very nice . Liked the fire pit and being right at the Pine creek. My husband enjoyed the fishing. We also enjoyed the sauna and hot tub
We appreciate that the place is dog friendly.

Cons:

The highway traffic noise but there's not much you can do about that.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Jaccuzi, Firepit, Pool Table, Atmosphere, View,

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Eidel • couple • us
9
Relaxing enjoyable couple of days
Pros:

Very nice in-room amenities...coffee maker...sofa...deck furniture...fireplace

Cons:

Would have liked complementary coffee

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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GH • solo_traveller • us
9
Pros:

Size of the rooms.

Cons:

Traffic noise, but they had fans, and white noise machines to help mask it.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Robert • couple • us
8
Clean and comfortable. Outdoor space at this particular lodge was not conducive to relaxation due to loud truck traffic.
Pros:

Clean and had everything you could ask for in a kitchen.

Cons:

The road was close and the trucks traveling were very loud

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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RVinGR • solo_traveller • us
8
One night stay in PA Grand Canyon
Pros:

Nice unit (suite #1). Very clean and loaded with all the amenities you need.

Cons:

Being we were on the 2nd floor, lugging all our stuff up stairs was not fun. (No elevator) The other thing was that the bed was way firmer than I like.

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Justin • couple • us
10
The perfect get away for a low price.
Pros:

It was good value wise for both what you got and how beautiful the scenery was.

Cons:

No issues.

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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James • extended_group • us
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Beautiful cabin and location

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Carol • family_with_children • us
8
Beautiful place, you have to pay extra for linens, but they were very generous with everything .
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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April • extended_group • us
10
All in all everything worked out and we were very pleased. We left only wishing we could’ve stayed longer.
Pros:

The place was immaculate. Expertly built. Comfortable. Beautiful in every way just like the photos. In addition, it wasn’t just fully stocked it was smartly stocked with all the true comforts of home + essentials. They thought of everything, every comfort we could imagine. Whoever decorated and put the units together really knows what they’re doing, we were incredibly pleased. They also accommodated us with all our requests.

Cons:

The stairs to suites 1-3 are rather steep, however they accommodated us and allowed my parents a ground floor unit, suite 6, which is a handicap accessible unit at no extra charge. In the 100+ photos advertised it shows an indoor pool. When I asked about it, over the phone, I was told that the pool was at one of their other properties. We were at the PA Grand Canyon location which has the hot tubs no pool and I assume there’s another location somewhere that has a pool but no hot tubs. It wasn’t a big deal, but the pictures in the listing for that reason are misleading. After booking I was told linens and towels were not included in the price I paid, they wanted to charge extra, I thought this was ridiculous, they ended up waving the fee for us but it did cause me and my family a lot of unnecessary stress and confusion while already in a high stress situation traveling trying to get there. There’s no reception or front desk person onsite.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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SYED AZEEM • solo_traveller • ae
10
2026-08-23 • via Nuitee