In Benton .You'll find The Glens Natural Area and Ricketts Glen State Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this cabin. Lake Jean and Ganoga Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Ricketts Glen State Park - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
Lake Jean - 7 min drive - 4.6 miles
Lake Jean Beach - 23 min drive - 6.0 miles
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 42 min drive - 27.4 miles
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - 42 min drive - 25.8 miles
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Jamison City Hotel - 14 min drive
Rickett's Glen Hotel - 4 min walk
Trail's End Restaurant - 4 min drive
The Red Rock Scoop - 13 min walk
Spencer's Western Cafe - 4 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head.
We have a beautiful cabin On 10 acres that border Ricketts Glen State Park. The cabin is only 1/4 mile from the trail head at the foot of the mountain. This state park offers beautiful views year round. Whether you would like to hike the 22 waterfall trails, rent a kayak on Lake Jean or curl up with a good book on the sandy beach of the lake, we have the peace and quiet you have been dreaming about! There is also excellent mountain biking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, trail running, and hunting. You will enjoy a relaxing outdoor experience at our cabin. We have a comfortable interior with hardwood floors and all the comforts of home including air conditioning. The outside has many sitting areas including a fire ring and covered back porch. Please note that we have another mountain home which borders the park. This home would be better for a larger group 4-8 or a family that likes more space. It has 2 bathrooms, 3 bedrooms and a large kitchen, family room and game room.
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
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
Note from host: Ask about pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. to the airport?
This cabin is 35.7 mi (50-min drive) away from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this cabin.
How close is Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. to the beach?
This cabin is 6 mi (23-min drive) from Lake Jean Beach.
Does Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. offer free breakfast?
This cabin does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head.?
No, there is no casino at this cabin.
What time is check-in at Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head.?
Free parking is not available at this cabin.
Does Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. have a pool?
This cabin does not have a pool.
Does Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this cabin.
How close is Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. to downtown Benton?
This cabin is 8.3 mi away from Benton.
Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head. Reviews
Reviews
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 79 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jon C.
Mar 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin, near all the things
It's a nice place, clean, with all the amenities you'd expect. Host had a fire going for me when I arrived which was much appreciated. Host was responsive and accommodating to my change of plans, having to leave a day early.
Jon C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jim M.
Dec 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Great little cabin. Everything was clean and as described. Jeff had excellent communication and was very accommodating.
Jim M.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steven P., Fleetwood
Nov 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend get away
Great house.... Very roomy and clean.... Close to the park...... Loved our time there
Steven P.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jen D.
Oct 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Sweet
Peaceful and private
Jen D.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Maureen M., Pepperell, MA
Oct 10, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this cabin
Our stay was awesome. The cabin was cozy and very welcoming. The property was amazing. It was very peaceful and the tranquility of the woods made it even better. We loved Rickets Glenn Park and the cabin is very close to the park entrance. Great communication with host. When we arrived, Jeff stopped by and introduced himself. We would come back in a heartbeat.
Maureen M.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Steve B.
Aug 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay
Awesome cabin! Awesome location!
Very clean cabin! Looking forward to staying at this cabin in the future. The property owner Jeff was very responsive and nice to deal with.
Steve B.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny T.
Aug 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Jenny T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Amber B., Mount Joy
Jul 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
The property is absolutely beautiful. Jeff was quick to answer the few questions we had. We will definitely be back again! Thank you Jeff!
Amber B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael M.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property and host
Everything was clean and welcoming. Great communication with host. Would stay again.
Michael M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carrie O.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Love this cabin
I took my three teens for a long weekend to Rickettes Glenn to hike the waterfalls. This is a great location with multiple dining choices nearby. The cabin itself is lovely and very comfortable. We had a blast all around!
Carrie O.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian B.
Jun 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
This cabin was everything we thought it would be and more. The peaceful tranquility of the woods only helped to boost the cozy, relaxing environment of the cabin itself.
If you're heading to Ricketts Glen yourself to do some hiking or water sports, or maybe just a quiet getaway in the woods, you have GOT to check this cabin out.
Brian B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Danielle H.
May 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
This was the perfect vacation location for our trip to Ricketts Glen. The property is very close to the the state park. The cottage was beautiful, clean, and well maintained. Jeff was easy to work with and answered questions quicky. We will definitely be returning!
Danielle H.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michelle O.
May 22, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Falls Trip
The location is unbeatable. Private yet close to the state park activities.
Michelle O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian S.
Apr 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Weekend
Beautiful cabin for a short weekend getaway with the family. Will definitely book again.
Brian S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
George Hunter M.
Dec 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great retreat
The stay was awesome. Cabin is clean, cozy and very nice getaway. Will be booking again!
George Hunter M.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa H.
Nov 9, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
Nice cabin in the woods near trail head of Ricketts Glen. I especially liked the little gift shop at the cabin the owner provides, as we didn’t find a gift shop at the Glen. When we arrived Jeff introduced himself. Clean and quiet cabin
Lisa H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
William J.
Oct 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Colonel’s Cabin
Very private location, pleasant surroundings.
Difficult to find however . A more prominent marker of some kind at the road would be helpful .
William J.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela K.
Oct 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rickets Glenn family gathering
Jeff is an awesome host his properties are amazing cozy and offer the best amenities for a wonderful vacation or getaway! If you haven’t been to Rickets Glenn- pack your bags and just do it! This place is amazing!!
Pamela K.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sarah G.
Oct 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location!
We really enjoyed our stay. Well appointed cabin and the location was excellent-- less than 10 minutes to the entrance to Ricketts Glen.
Sarah G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Donna C., Oneida, NY
Oct 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rented both houses for wedding at Ricketts Glen
Adorable cabin in the woods, wish we had more time to sit and enjoy but we're fairly busy with my daughters wedding nearby at Adams Falls. We stayed here with kids ages 4-11 and had my parents stay at the other house, as this house has a spiral staircase and all bedrooms are upstairs.
Would stay again.
Donna C.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carol F.
Sep 4, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
The Colonel's Cozy Cabin
The cabin was cute and space was well used. I especially enjoyed the porches and walking the little trail behind the cabin in the morning. We LOVED Rickett's Glen State Park and how close we were to it. Jeff was a fantastic host and was so responsive. He even stopped by with something we needed for the kitchen sink. We would come back in a heart beat.
Carol F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven G., Manheim PA
Aug 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Just as advertised. Great place to go for a long weekend. Don't miss the Falls hike. The beach at Rickett's Glen is enjoyable.
Steven G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura W.
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
End of summer trip
Took a few days off at the beginning of the week to show my children the beautiful waterfalls of Ricketts Glen. I chose this place because of the absolutely perfect location, but there was more than just the location that we loved.
The fire pit outback was the perfect setup for mountain pies and s'mores. A huge box of wood, protected from the rain, was available for $5 for 10 pieces.
We played Monopoly, cards, and Worst Case Scenario, all of which were in the cabin. We had all the cooking utensils we needed for pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast. Plenty of paper towels, toilet paper, and garbage bags.
We hiked 7 miles one day and it was nice to quickly return to the cabin in less than 5 minutes and rest. There are also several restaurants within 10 minutes as well as a Dollar General, corner store, and gas station.
If we come out that way again, we'd definitely try and get this cabin again.
Laura W.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
craig g.
Jul 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet, secluded yet close to the road/park/eats, really nice and comfortable cabin.
Jeff was great. He keeps the place nice, and we wanted to leave it nice. Grill, fire pit, porch with chairs, full kitchen, full bath, air, WiFi, new mattresses. 3 great days, 3 great nights. We'd come back in a heartbeat.
craig g.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michaela M.
Jul 1, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Cozy Cabin at the Ricketts Glen
We had a wonderful stay at the cabin. Everything was as described. I expected a small cozy cabin and got a charming cozy cabin that was more spacious than expected.