Homestay Susquehanna County

Step into a world where comfort meets whimsy, a charming haven nestled just below Elk Mountain Ski Resort. This delightful retreat invites you to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones amidst nature’s beauty and serene landscapes.Property Highlights:🌸 Enchanting Interiors: Our cozy, well-appointed home boasts three spacious bedrooms. Snuggle up with a good book, lounge outdoors, or enjoy board games in the living room, where laughter and joy abound.🌳 Nature’s Embrace: Surrounded by lush greenery and the gentle hum of nature, our property offers the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle. Explore the nearby trails, have a picnic by the lake, or simply unwind on the porch, soaking in the tranquility that only the countryside can provide.🍂 Memorable Gatherings: The open-plan kitchen and dining area are designed for togetherness. Cook up a feast, share stories around the table, and let the warm, inviting ambiance make every meal a special occasion. Outside, the fire pit awaits for marshmallow roasting and stargazing nights.🏡 Comfort & Convenience: With modern amenities at your fingertips, including Wi-Fi, a fully-equipped kitchen, and comfort bedding, you’ll have everything you need to relax and recharge. The kids have plenty of space to play or explore, while adults can enjoy a peaceful retreat in the sun.We love the peace we feel when going for a walk in the neighborhood or gathering with friends by the lake. There are plenty of hiking trails, small towns, dairy farms and places to enjoy. Dickson City contains all the big box stores and gives you a bit of the city, with restaurants, university districts and museums. Check out our guide for some ideas!About pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).Pets must be crated and potty trained..About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Property is not child proofed..About checkIn:Check in after 3:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 25.About events:No events allowed.

**Our cabin is cleaned and sanitized by a professional crew after each rental**Discover the beautiful Endless Mountain region in Northeastern PA. Situated above the Poconos, you will find quaint country towns, antique shops, art, music, historical sites, scenic country roads, long lazy rivers, game lands, trout streams, a plethora of restaurants and the highly regarded Elk Mountain Ski Resort (13.6 miles door to door).The cabin is 1500 sq. ft. located on four very private acres situated on a bluff situated above a thickly wooded, country lane. The owners do not live on site, so you have full access to the cabin and property. While only 7 miles from historic Susquehanna and just a few minutes from the state highway, you will feel miles away from civilization. This well-appointed cabin features a fully equipped kitchen with oven, stove, refrigerator, blender, toaster, microwave, crock pot, and all of the plates, glasses, pots and pans you will need. There is a Keurig for your coffee. The living room features a nice wood burning fireplace, flat screen television (with a ROKU and about 20 local channels - no cable) and plenty of comfy seating. There are two large bedrooms upstairs with a total of 5 twin beds, 1 double bed, and a couple of spare futons for the kids. There are two full bathrooms, one upstairs and one downstairs. There is a smaller bedroom downstairs that has been converted to a sitting lounge/office with games, books, karaoke and bar supplies. Set up your laptop and take advantage of the fast, free Wi-Fi. The cabin is tastefully decorated with a nice sofa, a couple of love seats and a few scattered chairs. Local artwork adorns the walls. A few antiques from the area can be found throughout the cabin. A large porch wraps around two sides of the cabin - the front is covered for rainy days while the side has an outdoor table for dining under the stars. Roast some marshmallows over the fire pit, play a leisurely game of badminton, throw some horseshoes or simply relax out on the lawn chairs and take in the views. Nights are typically cool and very clear for stargazing.Guests have four full acres to roam on the property, as well as country roads for biking, trails for hiking (Florence Shelley Nature Preserve, Salt Springs State Park, D&H Rail Trail), nearby state game lands, trout streams, golf courses, and much more. The woods feature cherry, maple, ash and soaring pine trees as well as a wide variety of animals including deer, fox, turkey, and black bear. Like to fish? There are trout streams nearby and a few public access lakes. Have a canoe or kayak? The Susquehanna River is down the road. There are State Game Lands throughout Susquehanna County for deer and turkey hunting in the fall. It is also near the Aaronic Priesthood Restoration Site. Guests do not need to meet with the owner to check in. There is a keypad on the door. No key exchange needed. Directions provided upon booking. Important Notes:-Please understand that this is a cabin in the woods. It is not a 5 star hotel but if something seems amiss, please let me know and we will work with you to get it right. We rely on a cleaning company, a plow driver, the mowing crew and our most importantly guests to help keep our cabin clean and bright.-We do not provide sheets and towels, in that there is no washer/dryer on site and your own sheets, pillowcases and towels are much more sanitary. However, there are plenty of comforters, blankets, and pillows provided which are switched out often. There are laundromats nearby for the needs of our longer term guests. Bring toilet paper.-Really Important: You will need to take your trash with you at the conclusion of the rental. We are quite remote and do not have trash service. There are local drop off points for garbage but they have limited hours--we have provided directions in the cabin. Most plan on taking their garbage home with them. Unfortunately there are no exceptions to this policy.The heat is electric baseboard and controlled in each room through a wall thermostat. There is a window unit AC upstairs for that very rare warm evening.We respectfully request that you treat this property with the same respect that you do your own home. Please clean up as needed, take garbage, and leave the furnishings as they were upon check-in. Be careful with the fire pit. It can get very windy! Food and garbage needs to be store inside to keep the wildlife away (we have bears around). Sheets, towels, and pillowcases must be provided by the guest. Well-behaved dogs are ok but a flat pet fee applies, No cats, please.Hunting is NOT permitted on the property, but there are plenty of nearby game lands.Winter Guests: You will most likely need 4WD. Our driveway is plowed, but steep. ##We do not provide firewood. Wood can be purchased locally##About pets:Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total).Well-behaved dogs only.About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.Lots of sofas and futons for kids..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking allowed: in designated areas.Smoking outside is OK.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.

If you are looking to escape to the woods and a lake this is your place. We are 25 minutes from Binghamton, NY and 35 minutes to Elk Mountain PA. Our place is comfortable and is your home for the time you are here. Complete house with lake access from the yard, kayaks, canoe, paddle boats, row boat and more. There is a pavilion, firepit and BBQ grill at your disposal. Peace and quiet with no motors allowed on the lake. NO PARTIES OR EVENTS ALLOWED DUE TO COVID CONCERNS.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 12:00 PM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:We must have 2 days advance notice in order to book our cabin..About checkIn:Check in after 2:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.