The Dam Cottage, waterfront paradise

Entire cabin in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania

  1. 6 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by James
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

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In rural PA, near Ricketts Glen

About a 30-minute drive to Ricketts Glen State Park, with covered bridges and creek-side trails nearby

Creek-side with kayaks included

Kayaks and a canoe are provided for use on Huntington Creek, which runs right alongside the property

Jim and Diana go above and beyond

Guests return year after year, praising Jim and Diana's warmth and the breakfast they leave in the fridge
The Dam Cottage is close to parks, great views, and art and culture. This completely restored Cottage is all season and is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travelers, and families (with kids). We are a short distance from Ricketts Glen State Park & Lake Jean, many covered bridges, Bell Bend Power Station, Bloomsburg State University & Geisinger Medical Center.

The space
Quiet and peaceful, the grove is little changed since the 1800's except for the addition of all the modern conveniences including Wi-Fi.

Guest access
You may treat the entire place like it is your home away from home.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable
Washer

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Rated 4.97 out of 5 from 256 reviews.

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This home is in the top 1% of eligible listings based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

  1. 5 stars, 98% of reviews
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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, United States
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Meet your host

Superhost
262 reviews
4.97 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
My work: Capt. Jim Shotwell/BoatBuilder
Lives in Mifflinville, Pennsylvania
Hi, I'm James {Capt. Jim} Shotwell a retired boat builder and a USCG licensed 50 ton Master of Sail, Power and Steam vessels. Since selling my boat company in 2007 I have been restoring water front cottages in the Pennsylvania mountains and on a limited basis offering to share this unique cottage experience through my life long contacts and Airbnb. If a get-away in a quiet, secluded, waterfront cottage grove paradise with all the modern comforts is to your liking you will not be disappointed at the Dam Cottage. Safe Travels.

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Co-hosts

  • Julie Curland

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 3:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
Carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm