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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Exterior
Games room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Benton, PA
  • Ricketts Glen State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Lake Jean Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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Charming 5-bedroom lodge in delightful Benton minutes from Ricketts Glen.

  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Microwave
The price is €730
for 1 cabin
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Charming 5-bedroom lodge in delightful Benton minutes from Ricketts Glen.

About this property

Ricketts Glen Retreat

This mountain home is the bigger of our 2 rentals near Ricketts Glen state park. We just finished renovating and are very pleased with the result. This property which was my grandparents actually borders Ricketts Glen. I have many fond memories hunting and hiking the mountain and coming back to my Gram’s exceptional cooking. This home is situated off of Hynick road tucked in on the western border of Ricketts Glen on 10 private acres. Walking distance from the falls!
During your stay at this farm stay, you'll be within walking distance of Ricketts Glen State Park. Enjoy features like an arcade/game room.
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute drive from Ricketts Glen State Park and a few minutes from The Glens Natural Area
This farm stay offers its guests barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Benton farm stay is smoke free.

Property manager

Jeff Hynick

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/games room
  • Playground

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Firepit
  • Garden

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ricketts Glen Retreat Benton
Ricketts Glen Retreat Private vacation home
Ricketts Glen Retreat Private vacation home Benton

Ricketts Glen Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Randi B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
The house is quaint and clean. The kitchen cabinets are very difficult to open and shut. Just old I guess. There were old pots and pans and not enough to cook one spaghetti meal. Most of the house was very clean. The upstairs tub was not clean. I should have been a more thorough reader of the details. Bringing towels, bedding for a family of 6 was a lot to pack for one weekend. Additionally there’s no dishwasher. Not a big deal, but time consuming as well. Location was great and the park is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P., Fleetwood

Liked: Cleanliness
The big house by the park
Huge house ....great for our family..... The kitchen is great to cook in... And the out side fire pit was also large enough for us... We had a fire every night
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house close to hiking at Ricketts Glen!
Great house to stay just outside the Falls Trail (trail with 21 waterfalls) at Ricketts Glen. The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed to cook meals between hiking. The fire pit was so nice in the evening after hiking during the day. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rickett’s Glenn Retreat
Nice old farmhouse on a beautiful tree lined road. Great location very close to the park. The house was clean, but the inside of the refrigerator and microwave hadn’t been cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Ricketts Glen
Long weekend hiking at Ricketts Glen. House was close to state park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay with Old Friends
Reconnected with some close friends from 30+ yrs ago. Met here at the Vrbo and went on a journey to see the 21 waterfalls ffom Ricketts Glen. The beauty of the waterfalls was amazing Thank you for your warm home environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location to the Park
Jeff was an excellent host - Flexible and very easy to contact. The house and grounds were perfect for the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Oneida, NY

Liked: Cleanliness
Rented both houses for wedding at Ricketts Glen
Great location for exploring Ricketts Glen. My daughter's wedding was at Adams Falls, very close by. House was very old farm house, perfect for our country loving family. We rented both houses as we have a lot of kids and my parents were with us, too. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great long weekend getaway
Jeff is an excellent host with a nice home in a great location to visit Ricketts Glen. House was clean with all amenities in working order. We plan on returning. Thank you Jeff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness
peaceful getaway
The house and grounds were very nice and well kept. It was a very quiet, peaceful area and we enjoyed just sitting back and relaxing while the others went hiking or to the beach. I would definitely recommend this to others. The house, by the way, was an older home that has been remodeled and was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S., Manheim, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious house in a great location
Whether hanging out in the house or enjoying the very close-by state park, this place was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay for Ricketts Glen State Park
We enjoyed our stay. We especially liked the den, the outdoor patio, and the rooster who came to visit. The house was large, clean, and had its own personality. Note: If you use a lot of ice, bring some ice cube trays with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Nice Time
We have a very nice time. We enjoyed the property, beautiful surroundings, and the proximity to Ricketts Glen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Ricketts Glen State Psrk
This property was perfect for our weekend at Ricketts Glen State Park. The property is very close to the main entrance and was perfect for our weekend getaway. It was clean, well taken care of and we’ll stocked. We would definitely stay here again if we find ourselves back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway!
Property manager was fantastic with communication. House was spotless. Secluded and great location. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shariti L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
The property is as described & as it looks in pictures. Very clean & spacious. Jeff stopped in the day we got there to see if we had any questions & to fill us in on what was available in the local community. Our stay was peaceful & quiet & very enjoyable. We plan to stay agsinsome time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nothing could have made out stay any better.
We rented it for 4 nights to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday with a few family members. It was perfect and no complaints. Owner Jeff is so friendly. Everyone enjoyed the game room and also a brief time at the outside fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Simply wonderful!
Fantastic place. Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for a quiet stay
We loved our stay at this home next to Ricketts Glen State Park. The house is clean and very roomy. The beds were so comfortable. The house was fully equipped with everything that we needed on our stay, inside and outside. The owner was so prompt in responding to our texts. Ricketts Glen has hiking trails for every ability, and World's End State Park is only 35 minutes away. Don't miss the view from High Knob, you can drive to the top for a very scenic vista.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hema S., Broadview Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Great place to stay. Close to the trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to hiking
Wonderful farmhouse, stocked with tissues, paper towels etc. So close to Ricketts that it is super convenient. Great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellie Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!!
Absolutely amazing weekend! The house and property are beautiful and well kept. More private area on a dirt road with only two other houses. Very close to Rickett’s Glen! The owner was very easy to reach when needed and very helpful. I definitely recommend this rental! I’d love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location and Charming, Spacious House
We loved our stay at this home. It had everything we needed for a relaxing vacation “away from it all.” We made use of the fire pit nightly, and the game room was a hit with the kids. The location of the property was so convenient for hiking and a short ride into town to visit antique shops. The owners gave recommendations for where to shop and the best hikes for young children that were spot-on. We would love to stay here again one day!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter weekend hiking
Great house! Plenty of room for all 6 of us and the kids with a great yard, fire pit area, and location for hiking or even just chilaxing!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021