Benezette Township, Pennsylvania

Your Mountain Escape
Starts at the Country Store

Nestled along Quehanna Highway, the Old Elk Country Store offers a one-of-a-kind vacation rental where rustic charm meets quiet comfort. Wake up to forest views, explore ancient trails, and slow down to the rhythm of the woods.

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1800s Historic Roots
12K+ Acres of Wilderness
4 Seasons to Explore
Mountain landscape near Benezette Township with rolling hills and dense forest
Rustic country store building surrounded by Pennsylvania woods
A True Benezette Gem
Quehanna Highway road leading through Pennsylvania forest in Benezette Township
Interior of the Old Elk Country Store with rustic wooden shelves and vintage fixtures
Est. A Living Piece of Benezette History
Our Story

More Than a Rental —
A Chapter of Benezette

The Old Elk Country Store isn't just a place to stay — it's a piece of living history in Benezette Township. For generations, this building has stood along Quehanna Highway as a gathering place, a general store, and a waypoint for travelers crossing through the vast Quehanna Wild Area.

Today, it welcomes visitors as a vacation rental that preserves the warmth and character of a bygone era while offering the comfort you need after a day of hiking, fishing, or exploring the surrounding forests and wetlands. The original timber, the worn floorboards, the view of the canopy from every window — these aren't staging choices. They're the real thing.

Historic Character

Original architecture and materials preserved with care

Remote Serenity

Tucked away in Benezette Twp, far from the noise

Personal Hospitality

Direct owner contact — your stay, your way

The Stay

Rustic Comfort,
Modern Essentials

Everything you need to unwind, with none of the distractions. The Old Elk Country Store balances old-world charm with the practical comforts of a well-cared-for vacation home.

Cozy sleeping quarters with wooden beams and soft natural light

Sleeping Quarters

Comfortable beds in a space that feels like a retreat. Wake up to sunlight filtering through the trees and the quiet sounds of the Pennsylvania woods.

Country kitchen with vintage appliances and wooden countertops

Country Kitchen

A fully equipped kitchen for preparing meals with local ingredients. Cook breakfast before a morning hike or simmer a stew on a cool evening.

Wraparound porch overlooking the forest canopy of Benezette

Porch & Grounds

Sit on the porch and watch the light change across the hills. The surrounding grounds offer a peaceful setting for reading, stargazing, or simply being still.

Full Kitchen
Free Parking
Wood-Burning Stove
WiFi Available
Outdoor Seating
Hiking Trail Access
Surroundings

The Quehanna Wild Area
At Your Doorstep

Benezette Township sits at the edge of one of Pennsylvania's most remarkable natural areas. The Quehanna Wild Area spans over 12,000 acres of old-growth forest, alpine wetlands, and rugged ridgelines — some of the oldest trees in the state stand just miles from the store.

Hiking & Backpacking

Miles of untouched trails through primeval forest, from easy walks to challenging ridgeline treks.

Fishing & Waterways

Nearby streams and wetlands offer trout fishing and peaceful paddling in summer months.

Wildlife & Stargazing

Deer, turkey, and the occasional elk roam these woods. Minimal light pollution makes for incredible night skies.

Historic Quehanna Mail Route

Walk or drive portions of the old mail route that once connected isolated farms across the wild area.

Forest hiking trail through the Quehanna Wild Area in Pennsylvania
Creek flowing through the forest near Benezette Township
The silence here is different. It's not empty — it's full of everything you've been too busy to notice.
— A guest at the Old Elk Country Store
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Ready to Visit
the Old Elk?

Whether you're planning a weekend retreat, a solo hiking trip, or a family getaway into the Pennsylvania woods, we'd love to hear from you. Reach out directly and we'll help you plan your stay.

Address 23154 Quehanna Hwy
Benezette Twp, PA 15868-6504

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