Tiny House - Big Farm Adventure near Pittsburgh
Tiny home in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania
- 4 guests
- 1 bedroom
- 1 bed
- 1 bath
Hosted by Mark
- Superhost
- 9 years hosting
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Off-grid tiny house with outdoor kitchen
A solar-powered tiny house with a full kitchen, fire pit, outdoor grill pavilion, and a farm hiking trail
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Guests return year after year, with many praising Mark's warmth and the peaceful farm setting
Enjoy an Adventure in "Glamping" at Highland House on Pittsburgher Highland Farm. This custom built Tiny House is situated on 142 acres of rolling farmland, hills and forests, with Scottish Highland cattle, chickens, sheep & lambs, pigs, beehives and much more.
You have use of the entire farm during your stay.
Located about 45 minutes south-east of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's beautiful Laurel Highlands, there is lots to see and do both on site and nearby.
Photos updated 2026.
The space
"Glamping" with all the amenities of home!
Complete kitchen with stove, oven, sink and fridge. Included are pots, pans, dishes, flatware, a teakettle, and two French coffee presses. There are even 4 wine glasses - hey we aren't animals.
Our new outdoors "Highland Hillbilly Kitchen" in the Picnic Pavilion is there for your added enjoyment. Recently updated with a new wood floor and sides, it features a gas grill, sink, ice chests, stools, bars and a new picnic table - the perfect spot for bar-b-q's in most any type of weather.
Living room sofa folds open to a very comfy double bed. Linens & pillows are stored underneath.
A gel mattress Queen bed is just up the telescoping ladder in the sleeping loft along with extra linens.
Full bathroom with farm bucket sink, shower, medicine chest, mirror, lights and composting toilet. Towels and bed linens are included.
BnB: "Breakfast". We will not be there to cook you breakfast, (as we live 45 minutes away in Pittsburgh), however we do provide a nice way to start your day. There is always coffee (regular & decaf) and tea to brew, some juice, usually fresh fruit, a couple of fresh tasty, muffins from a local bakery, and some brown eggs from our hens. The kitchen is stocked with all the basics and more, so help yourself to what is there.
A CD-Tape-Radio combo is there for some music enjoyment along with a few books and games, a DVD player and an assortment of movies (G-PG-R).
Outdoors you can relax on the deck facing rolling hills, sit by a campfire (split logs, kindling and an axe are included), roast some S'mores (fixin's usually in the kitchen cupboard), gaze up at the stars at night, bar-b-q on the grill and eat dinner in the "Highland Hillbilly Kitchen", enjoy the Scottish Highland cattle, sheep & chickens, take the binoculars and go bird-watching or hike the 1.25 mile marked trail around the farm.
In the big brown Toy Box outside, you will find some games and toys for outdoor fun. Two bikes are in the gray shed if you'd like to ride the nearby trails and 2 vinyl sleds are also in the shed for winter snow fun !!
We added a regulation Horseshoe pit last year and you are welcome to test your skills.
Farmer Mark has added a new "Hiking Trail" that begins with point #1 at the top of the hill next to the Tiny House. There are 18 points of interest along the way and Maps are in the Welcome binder. The whole hike is 1.25 miles long and you can walk as much or as little as you like.
Points of interest along the Hiking Trail include:
Conestoga wagon found on the farm, Bee hives, our Composting & Bio Char operation, Historic General Braddock's Road, Native Trees forest and our Rotational grazing.
Mark is always happy to take you on a little tour of "Pittsburgher Highland Farm" and introduce you to the livestock and maybe, even feed a few apples to cows - they love it !
Guest access
Pittsburgher Highland Farm is 142 acres of hills, trails and fun to hike, walk and explore. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors and the coziness of "Glamping" indoors at the Tiny House.
So while you are here - take advantage of everything there is.
You can:
Hike our new Trail, Bike, Walk, Bird Watch, Take Photos, Play Horseshoes, Star Gaze, Grill, Have a Picnic, Sled Ride, Build a Campfire, Roast Marshmallows, Cross Country Ski, Snow Shoe, Read a Book, Listen to Music, Watch a Movie, Get a Tan, Take a Nap - Relax and more !!
Restaurants and shopping are available nearby in New Stanton, Mount Pleasant and Greensburg.
Other things to note
PLEASE READ
This is a Unique Property and may not be suitable for everyone, so please read below:
Not wheelchair or ADA compliant.
"Highland House" is completely "off-the-grid".
Electricity is 100% Solar Powered (can not plug in anything with a heat element), Water is from our cistern and Propane fuels the heater and stove.
Running water from the cistern is great for showers and washing dishes but not so good to drink or cook with. Jugs of water for cooking & bottled water for drinking are provided in the fridge. Fridge is tiny.
Toilet is non-flushing, composting. Add a scoop or two of provided cedar chips and you're done. (empty toilet bucket into the composting can at bottom of yard near the pond when toilet is 2/3 or less full)
Bucket sink in bathroom needs emptied into shower when 2/3 full.
Gentle breezes will pull through open windows.
Fans in Livingroom & Loft Bedroom are provided for extra hot nights. Windows have screens.
No Air Conditioning
Highland House is pet friendly for all good doggies.
(beware of electric fences with your pets)
"Highland House" sleeps 4 people.
Sleep Loft (for 2) is accessed only by climbing the telescoping ladder. (must extend and climb ladder to access loft). There are 4 grab bars for stability. Loft bed will be fully made & dressed.
Sofa (for 2) opens easily to a full size bed. Linens are under the sofa and pillows are behind.
Additionally, there is a pop-up tent and 2 sleeping bags in the Gray Shed if you'd like to sleep outside under the stars.
Dark outside at night but there are solar lights around the property.
Very private & neighbors are not visible but nearby on main road.
At 8' wide x 20' long "Highland House" is Tiny. There is no extra room for lots of luggage and extra things inside. Pack Lightly.
No Wifi. No Televison.
Cell Phone reception has always been excellent here.
Unplug & Relax - that's why we're here.
Beware:
Electric Fences surround the pastures where the Scottish Highland Cattle, Sheep, Pigs & Chickens are so watch your pets, kids and yourselves.
There are two honey-bee hives located on the other side of the pond.
We have added some Bat Houses in the trees across the pond to create a Bat Habitat. Bats are good for the environment and need a good home too.
Mark is always happy to take you on a little tour of the farm and to meet some of the Scottish Highland cows to feed them apples......they love it!
You have use of the entire farm during your stay.
Located about 45 minutes south-east of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania's beautiful Laurel Highlands, there is lots to see and do both on site and nearby.
Photos updated 2026.
The space
"Glamping" with all the amenities of home!
Complete kitchen with stove, oven, sink and fridge. Included are pots, pans, dishes, flatware, a teakettle, and two French coffee presses. There are even 4 wine glasses - hey we aren't animals.
Our new outdoors "Highland Hillbilly Kitchen" in the Picnic Pavilion is there for your added enjoyment. Recently updated with a new wood floor and sides, it features a gas grill, sink, ice chests, stools, bars and a new picnic table - the perfect spot for bar-b-q's in most any type of weather.
Living room sofa folds open to a very comfy double bed. Linens & pillows are stored underneath.
A gel mattress Queen bed is just up the telescoping ladder in the sleeping loft along with extra linens.
Full bathroom with farm bucket sink, shower, medicine chest, mirror, lights and composting toilet. Towels and bed linens are included.
BnB: "Breakfast". We will not be there to cook you breakfast, (as we live 45 minutes away in Pittsburgh), however we do provide a nice way to start your day. There is always coffee (regular & decaf) and tea to brew, some juice, usually fresh fruit, a couple of fresh tasty, muffins from a local bakery, and some brown eggs from our hens. The kitchen is stocked with all the basics and more, so help yourself to what is there.
A CD-Tape-Radio combo is there for some music enjoyment along with a few books and games, a DVD player and an assortment of movies (G-PG-R).
Outdoors you can relax on the deck facing rolling hills, sit by a campfire (split logs, kindling and an axe are included), roast some S'mores (fixin's usually in the kitchen cupboard), gaze up at the stars at night, bar-b-q on the grill and eat dinner in the "Highland Hillbilly Kitchen", enjoy the Scottish Highland cattle, sheep & chickens, take the binoculars and go bird-watching or hike the 1.25 mile marked trail around the farm.
In the big brown Toy Box outside, you will find some games and toys for outdoor fun. Two bikes are in the gray shed if you'd like to ride the nearby trails and 2 vinyl sleds are also in the shed for winter snow fun !!
We added a regulation Horseshoe pit last year and you are welcome to test your skills.
Farmer Mark has added a new "Hiking Trail" that begins with point #1 at the top of the hill next to the Tiny House. There are 18 points of interest along the way and Maps are in the Welcome binder. The whole hike is 1.25 miles long and you can walk as much or as little as you like.
Points of interest along the Hiking Trail include:
Conestoga wagon found on the farm, Bee hives, our Composting & Bio Char operation, Historic General Braddock's Road, Native Trees forest and our Rotational grazing.
Mark is always happy to take you on a little tour of "Pittsburgher Highland Farm" and introduce you to the livestock and maybe, even feed a few apples to cows - they love it !
Guest access
Pittsburgher Highland Farm is 142 acres of hills, trails and fun to hike, walk and explore. Enjoy the peace and quiet of the great outdoors and the coziness of "Glamping" indoors at the Tiny House.
So while you are here - take advantage of everything there is.
You can:
Hike our new Trail, Bike, Walk, Bird Watch, Take Photos, Play Horseshoes, Star Gaze, Grill, Have a Picnic, Sled Ride, Build a Campfire, Roast Marshmallows, Cross Country Ski, Snow Shoe, Read a Book, Listen to Music, Watch a Movie, Get a Tan, Take a Nap - Relax and more !!
Restaurants and shopping are available nearby in New Stanton, Mount Pleasant and Greensburg.
Other things to note
PLEASE READ
This is a Unique Property and may not be suitable for everyone, so please read below:
Not wheelchair or ADA compliant.
"Highland House" is completely "off-the-grid".
Electricity is 100% Solar Powered (can not plug in anything with a heat element), Water is from our cistern and Propane fuels the heater and stove.
Running water from the cistern is great for showers and washing dishes but not so good to drink or cook with. Jugs of water for cooking & bottled water for drinking are provided in the fridge. Fridge is tiny.
Toilet is non-flushing, composting. Add a scoop or two of provided cedar chips and you're done. (empty toilet bucket into the composting can at bottom of yard near the pond when toilet is 2/3 or less full)
Bucket sink in bathroom needs emptied into shower when 2/3 full.
Gentle breezes will pull through open windows.
Fans in Livingroom & Loft Bedroom are provided for extra hot nights. Windows have screens.
No Air Conditioning
Highland House is pet friendly for all good doggies.
(beware of electric fences with your pets)
"Highland House" sleeps 4 people.
Sleep Loft (for 2) is accessed only by climbing the telescoping ladder. (must extend and climb ladder to access loft). There are 4 grab bars for stability. Loft bed will be fully made & dressed.
Sofa (for 2) opens easily to a full size bed. Linens are under the sofa and pillows are behind.
Additionally, there is a pop-up tent and 2 sleeping bags in the Gray Shed if you'd like to sleep outside under the stars.
Dark outside at night but there are solar lights around the property.
Very private & neighbors are not visible but nearby on main road.
At 8' wide x 20' long "Highland House" is Tiny. There is no extra room for lots of luggage and extra things inside. Pack Lightly.
No Wifi. No Televison.
Cell Phone reception has always been excellent here.
Unplug & Relax - that's why we're here.
Beware:
Electric Fences surround the pastures where the Scottish Highland Cattle, Sheep, Pigs & Chickens are so watch your pets, kids and yourselves.
There are two honey-bee hives located on the other side of the pond.
We have added some Bat Houses in the trees across the pond to create a Bat Habitat. Bats are good for the environment and need a good home too.
Mark is always happy to take you on a little tour of the farm and to meet some of the Scottish Highland cows to feed them apples......they love it!
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Where you’ll be
Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights
Western Pennsylvania is rich in culture and history and overflowing with opportunities for fun and excitement.
There are countless things to do in the Laurel Highlands neaby:
stunning works of architecture, charming shops and stores, historic sites and battlefields, wineries and, of course, family amusements. We are blessed to have two of Frank Lloyd Wright's designed homes, both nearby in Mill Run and open for tours: Kentuck Knob and his world famous Fallingwater.
Fans of Wright will also enjoy "Polymath Park" in nearby Acme, PA. There you can visit 4 more Frank Lloyd Wrights homes built elsewhere and recently relocated and rebuilt here.
Restaurants and shopping are available nearby in New Stanton, Mount Pleasant and Greensburg. Parks, museums and family recreation are also nearby.
Westmoreland Mall on Route 30 is a regional shopping mall in Greensburg featuring Macy's, J. C. Penney, H. & M. and Old Navy, along with many big box retail stores. "Live! Casino" recently opened in front of Westmoreland Mall featuring slots, poker, gaming tables and restaurants.
Big City attractions, including National Sports teams Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, Theater, Concerts, Museums and Rivers Casino are only 45 minutes away in Pittsburgh.
We have four seasons of Fun ~ Plan your getaway today !
There are countless things to do in the Laurel Highlands neaby:
stunning works of architecture, charming shops and stores, historic sites and battlefields, wineries and, of course, family amusements. We are blessed to have two of Frank Lloyd Wright's designed homes, both nearby in Mill Run and open for tours: Kentuck Knob and his world famous Fallingwater.
Fans of Wright will also enjoy "Polymath Park" in nearby Acme, PA. There you can visit 4 more Frank Lloyd Wrights homes built elsewhere and recently relocated and rebuilt here.
Restaurants and shopping are available nearby in New Stanton, Mount Pleasant and Greensburg. Parks, museums and family recreation are also nearby.
Westmoreland Mall on Route 30 is a regional shopping mall in Greensburg featuring Macy's, J. C. Penney, H. & M. and Old Navy, along with many big box retail stores. "Live! Casino" recently opened in front of Westmoreland Mall featuring slots, poker, gaming tables and restaurants.
Big City attractions, including National Sports teams Steelers, Pirates and Penguins, Theater, Concerts, Museums and Rivers Casino are only 45 minutes away in Pittsburgh.
We have four seasons of Fun ~ Plan your getaway today !
Meet your host
My work: Pittsburgher Highland Farm
Lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
After a long white collar career in commercial real estate, I started raising Scottish Highland cattle in 2008 and doing real estate consulting work in struggling old steel towns southeast of Pittsburgh. Today I co-own (along with Dana O'Connor) Pittsburgher Highland Farm. We raise grass-fed Scottish Highland and Red Devon cattle as well as chickens, bees, fruit and produce on two farms near New Stanton PA. In addition to our own beef and eggs, we also market grass-fed lamb and pastured pork that we buy from trusted fellow sustainable farmers. We added Highland House to the mix in 2014 and starting inviting folks to come enjoy what we experience every day.
Having grown up on a dairy farm, this endeavor has brought me full circle. I've always liked being outdoors doing things like running, hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and skiing, and now I get to do it every day!
When not at the farm I live near Pittsburgh with my husband (also Mark) and our dog Bentley. Dana, Mark and I hope you enjoy the Tiny House Big Farm Adventure. It is our goal to create a relaxing atmosphere amidst a regenerative environment for everyone to experience. We encourage all to know your food sources and know your farmers and hope that your stay with us is a step toward doing just that!
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