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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Property grounds
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6127 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Gaines, PA
  • Place, John J. Collins Memorial Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Galeton Public Library
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Leonard Harrison State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About the area

Gaines

With a stay at this cottage, you'll be centrally located in Gaines, within a 10-minute drive of Galeton Public Library and John J. Collins Memorial Park. .This family-friendly cottage is 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Cherry Springs State Park and 6.3 mi (10.1 km) from Asaph Wild Area.
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What's nearby

  • John J. Collins Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Galeton Public Library - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Lyman Run State Park - 18 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Leonard Harrison State Park - 20 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Colton Point State Park - 25 min drive - 21.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Perma Stone Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wonder Bar & Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home Away From Home

We purchased this Cottage for our family enjoyment on Pine Creek and want you to enjoy it also as a Vacation Rental. Our Cottage is very comfortable for up to 6 guests and comes furnished. Where you may prepare your favorite meals in our fully equipped kitchen that includes a refrigerator, range, microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven, utensils, dishes, pots and pans to cook on and more. We also provide a laundry room equipped with a washer & dryer so you do not have to worry about running out of clothes. Off the main Bedroom & Den is door leading to a covered porch with a table & 4 chairs and gas grill. Also in the back yard we have a gas grill and a picnic table raised up. Also for your after dark enjoyment a fire pit to sit by and gaze up at the beautiful night skies above. WI-Fi and streaming live tv is available for you to use. Also there is access to Pine Creek within walking distance of the cottage a state road that leads down to the Creek with a spot to put in your Canoe or Kayak and float down Pine Creek.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as gas grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 steps to reach entrance
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Single level property
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,363 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets have to be approved and 50.00 fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Notify owners if child(ren) under 0-2 years.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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Home Away From Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house. Good amenities. The view over the creek is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

yang s.

Liked: Cleanliness
House is clean, very spacious. In a remote location, pretty safe, no concerns of privacy.The only fallback is the noise from the passing cars on Rte 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Creekbend was a great stay. My family and I had a great time. Our pup enjoyed the run and it was nice eating dinners outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location (close to Galeton) was ideal.The backyard fire pit and grilling station was perfect for our family gathering (surprise weekend for my sister's 60th birthday. The cottage was very clean and our family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cottage

We spent 4 nights at creek bend cottage. It was clean and roomy with all the essentials plus extras like dog bowls, dog run liine. It was an easy drive to access points to the Pine Creek Rail Trail, Wellsboro and state parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Linda P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our 4th of July stay in Gaines

The house is in a perfect location to many area attractions. The back yard offers a spectacular view of pine creek and the mountains in the back. We didn't get to use the fire pit but it offers a lovely area for R&R after a day of kayaking, hiking, or any touristy thing you do.I appreciated the keyless entry! We had all the normal amenities in the house. It was indeed comfortable.The drawback I found was that the water seemed to have a Sulphur odor. The notes said it was safe to drink but we chose not to.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful

Very relaxing place lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway

This cottage was perfect for us and our pooch! So many little details made our stay even more relaxing. The cottage was clean and comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable place to stay while visiting family in the area. Hubby enjoyed fishing nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing experience

This is our first time renting like this instead of hotel and it was a great experience. The check in process was easy, location is good, back yard is beyond amazing. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice, central spot near the Grand Canyon of PA

My family had 4 adults and 2 children staying here. It was clean, comfortable, and felt very roomy. Their kitchen had all utensils/items you could possibly need. We appreciated the detailed information book with instructions for our stay as well as recommendations for things to do and nearby shops/restaurants. It was a good central location to a lot of the activities we had planned. You definitely can hear the road noise from the bedrooms at night. However, that was expected and wasn't too bothersome. Overall, a really nice place and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ardella H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Siblings vaca

We appreciated that the bed linens and towels were supplied. Kithen was well stocked also! The firepit was just perfect for cooking steaks and mountain pies!! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary weekend

The house was cozy, good location, plenty of room, very nice back yard, we really enjoy our stay. The only negative thing i can say is it is close to the road and you can hear it. But the speed limit though there is 35 so it wasn't bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for what we needed

Great little house with an amazing back yard. The owners were great and the house had everything that we needed. Great location in the middle of just about everything. We would stay here again...hopefully with clear skies this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay!

Place was clean and comfortable. Good location for enjoying the state parks. Appreciated the nice touches- snacks and water bottles, flyers for local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent experience and environment

This cottage was as described and MORE. It had everything needed. Bring food and clothes and you are set for a wonderful stay. Owner communicated during a storm to check on us. I highly recommend this cottage. Better than 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

This cute cottage was very welcoming and we felt right at home. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. We loved spending time in the backyard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Trip

We were taking a motorcycle trip to celebrate one of our groups 80th birthday. We were so happy with the property. The house is adorable and very well kept. And the views!!! Simply gorgeous!! We were able to do day trips to visit many nearby places ending each day in this beautiful home. thank you for helping to make the trip a huge success!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Always a pleasure to stay!

Have stayed several times and will come back. Lovely cottage !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayak tradition

My children and now grandchildren come every year in May to kayak. This is our second stay at this property. Love the changes to the backyard! We also appreciate the ability to bring the dog. Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

ted j.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pine Creek House

Enjoyed the area very much. First time in the region. Will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nicely remodeled, lots of room

Decent place with a good bit of room. Just note that it is right up against Rte 6 so you’ll have traffic right outside the front windows. However this was expected as I knew where it was based on the description so not a complaint, just a note for other folks that may not do the same diligence.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage with everything you need!

We stayed here to visit Wellsboro and see the PA Grand Canyon. This cottage was close to both areas and other state parks. We want to come back again and explore more of this beautiful area. I would definitely stay here again. It had everything you needed, which made packing so easy. The beds were comfortable and the cottage was clean and bigger than the pictures show online. The fire pit was an extra plus. The cottage is along the road, but it didn’t bother us. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends and family getaway

We get together for bear season every year. We've stayed at this location a couple times now. It is comfortable, suits our needs well and is in a good location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023