Comfy Lakeside Cabin: All Meals, Canoes, & Kayaks Included, Shared Sauna

Located on Second Roach Pond within 100,000 acres of conserved land, Medawisla Lodge and Cabins is operated by the Appalachian Mountain Club, the country’s oldest recreation and conservation organization. Staying at Medawisla will provide opportunities to hike, bike, ski, fish and paddle out your front door. Your stay supports the AMC’s ongoing conservation efforts.

This ADA accessible cabin has a living room, two bedrooms, a bathroom and a screened porch. The living room contains a table and benches, a futon, and a woodstove. The primary bedroom holds a queen bed while the ADA accessible bedroom holds a twin bed. The bathroom holds a stall shower, toilet, sink and electric lights and outlet. Linens and pillows are provided as are wool blankets and bath towels. Cell service is poor and there is no internet available on campus. Despite electric lights, a headlamp or flashlight is strongly recommended.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included with rental of this cabin. All meals are served in the main lodge which also has a living room which includes a library and small retail store. Breakfast and dinner are served buffet style while lunch is a bag lunch provided immediately after breakfast to take on your adventure for the day. We can accommodate major dietary restrictions.

A shared sauna is available upon request at the main lodge.

The drive to Medawisla Lodge takes you on logging roads which can be difficult to pass after major rain events in early June and late October. GPS can be inaccurate in the region and it is suggested that pay close attention to driving directions provided after making a reservation.

Free use of our fleet of canoes and kayaks is included in your stay and can be launched off our boat slip on Second Roach Pond. A common rocky beach swim area is a short walk from the cabin. If you intend to swim or boat, please bring your own beach towel.

There is a single campfire ring in camp with benches, and chairs. Firewood is provided and staff will light the fire upon request.

Our staff is knowledgeable about local recreation opportunities and can point you in the right direction for gravel biking adventures, hiking trips, fishing spots, ski tours and great locations to spot local flora and fauna on land and on the water. Natural history presentations are often offered on site as well.

There is a meeting space available to rent if you have a larger group that would like to have a space set aside.