Quaint Cabin Near 2 Great PA State Parks

Entire cabin in Benton, Pennsylvania

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 3 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Jessica
  1. Superhost
  2. 7 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

Check yourself in with the lockbox.

Extra spacious

Guests love this home’s spaciousness for a comfortable stay.

Beautiful area

Guests love this home’s scenic location.
Roughing it never looked so good!

Come and experience the outdoors in this fully furnished cabin that offers such amenities as a whirlpool tub and air conditioning ………… while capturing the classic, old style cabin look and feel with hand hewn beams, stone work, and old wood floors. The Cabin is completely furnished and comfortably sleeps four with a bedroom downstairs and a loft.

Not hiking? Then have a seat on the front porch and unwind or gather around the firepit or the gas fireplace.

The space
Guests should expect to unplug and enjoy nature while here. As the internet and tv is satellite and the only provider in the area. Speeds and connectivity can vary.

Cell phone service in the area varies by carrier.

Child's pack and play and high chair is available for use.

This rental does not charge a cleaning fee. Please note - Sheets and Towels are provided for an additional fee - upon request. Guests are also welcome to bring their own.

Firewood is not provided but is sold onsite.
Due to lantern fly infestations in other parts of PA, we prefer you do not bring firewood from outside the area.

Note – The layout of this cabin is from the 1960’s and a ladder was initially installed to access the loft. When the modern bathroom was added, a stairwell was installed as a safer option to get to the loft in this cabin. In order to traverse to the loft, the stairwell in the bathroom must be used. We wanted to make guests aware of this layout if 4 people are staying at the cabin.

Check-in: 4pm
Check-out: 11am

AC is typically installed June 1.
Gas fireplace is turned off until mid-fall.

3/15/24 - Trail Advisory: The Falls Trail system is now fully open for the season!

Other things to note
This cabin is in a rural setting and critters can be seen at times - ants, squirrels, mice, bears. It’s important to not let food lay around as this will create an issue with these animals.

There is a security camera on the exterior of the cabin.

We encourage all of our guests to purchase travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances and cancellations.

Ricketts Glen Falls Trail Update: On SATURDAY 3/21/26 the lower portion of the Falls Trail was opened to regular hiking for the year. It will be open from PA Route 118 up to Waters Meet. A total of 3 waterfalls are visible on this section, 4 if you include Adams Falls just south of 118. The upper loop of the Falls Trail system (everything above Waters Meet) will remain closed for another couple of weeks while ice continues to melt and staff can gain access to clear out more heavily iced areas. To access the upper portion of the trail system ice hikers still need to sign in with the park office and have the required minimum safety equipment of: Crampons (not micro-spikes), an ice axe, and rope for every individual entering. This message will be updated again as soon as the status of the upper portion of the trail changes.

AC is typically not available until June 1. Fireplace is not available until October 1.

We encourage all guests to purchase local firewood if using the firepit. This is to prevent bringing lantern flies to the area.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Mountain view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
TV with standard cable

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 432 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Benton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Located conveniently between 2 of Pennsylvania’s most popular state parks, Ricketts Glenn and Worlds End, Black Bear Cottage is a hiker’s destination offering something for everyone.

Ricketts Glen State Park is on 13,050 acres in Columbia, Luzerne, and Sullivan counties known for its old-growth forest and 24 named waterfalls along Kitchen Creek. Worlds End State Park, located in the Loyalsock Creek valley, is a 780-acre Pennsylvania state park in Sullivan County that features exceptional hiking, swimming, and picnic areas for the family to enjoy.

Other area attractions include local wineries, antique shops, Knoebels Amusement Resort, and some of the best trout fishing in the state!

Meet your host

Superhost
1,105 reviews
4.91 out of 5 average rating
7 years of hosting
Born in the 70s
Where I went to school: Bucknell University
Hi! We are Jessica & Doug. I (Jess) grew up right down the road from Ricketts Glen State Park - working at Lake Jean as a lifeguard through high school and college. I did not realize how lucky I was living so close to this little gem in PA! Once I moved away for work - I missed the area, the quiet, and the people. Once we bought a cabin at which to spend the weekends, we wanted to share it with others when we were not using it. We love to share the local area and great little places tucked away in Northeast PA!

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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
4 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Heights without rails or protection
May encounter potentially dangerous animal