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Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve

Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve

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Overview of Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Mountain viewMountain viewMountain view

Check out the area

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Milford, PA
  • Popular LocationRaymondskill Falls11 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrey Towers National Historic Site16 min drive
  • Popular LocationDingmans Falls19 min drive
  • AirportAllentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)97 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve


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Relax in this cozy small 2 bedroom cottage, nestled on a 575 wooded acre preserve with a rushing native trout stream flowing through the property and a series of mini water falls with a huge cool soothing swimming hole. There is an abundance of wildlife, an exceptionally pristine natural wooded landscape. Perfect for a quiet romantic getaway, only 75 miles away from New York City.

Entering the driveway, one begins a slow descent into the relaxed, other-worldly aura of the peaceful, bucolic and mysterious Dwarfskill Glen, traveling half a mile before reaching the cottage, the four-bedroom vintage main lodge (VRBO # 414465) and a small one-room cabin (VRBO#: 445407). From the top of the driveway, one can see a far ridge, which is part of the Dwarfskill Preserve Property.

This building is one of three rental properties at the Dwarfskill Preserve, which include a 4 BR Lodge, 2BR Cottage and 1Rm Cabin. The buildings are spaced around a large circle at the end of a 1/2 mile driveway. The Lodge faces the Dwarfskill Creek and its screen porch and deck cannot be seen from the other two buildings; the Cottage faces a meadow, similarly private. The Cabin sits between the other two buildings, at the beginning of the trail to the waterfall on the 575 acre property. The only other habitable structure on the property is the Caretaker's Barn, halfway up the driveway, which is not available for short-term rental.

The open combined kitchen, dining and living area in the cottage is all knotty pine with wood floors, ceiling fan, cathedral ceiling with French doors leading to a large screened in porch overlooking the meadow, with a picnic table,charcoal grill, abutting the forest. Two small bedrooms, each with queen size beds. Comfortable furniture, gas stove and kitchen stocked with necessary dishes, cookware and spices. Immaculately clean, with quality bed and bath linens. Window Air Condition Unit in the main bedroom.

The Dwarfskill creek is just down a path through the woods; it can be heard babbling through the dense hemlock and pine forest as it rushes downstream to Split Rock Falls (ten minute walk from the cottage). More than a mile of the Dwarfskill, which is a naturally-reproducing trout stream, runs through the property.

The cabin is located six miles from Milford, PA, which Atlantic Magazine once called “the prettiest county seat in America”; three-quarters of the village is in a National Historic District and it galleries, antiques, coffee shops, boutiques and specialty shopping.

Heritage attractions include Grey Towers (Richard Morris Hunt-designed 19th c. stone mansion), The Columns Museum (featuring the blood-stained Lincoln flag, which cushioned the President's head moments after he was shot) and the Hotel Fauchere/Relais & Chateau (see website at hotelfauchere) with its three restaurants, patisserie, day spa, vintage menu collection and permanent exhibit of Hudson River School paintings.

Property manager

Sean Strub

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed
Need owners permission

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Only in designated areas
Under no circumstances are All-Terrain vehicles allowed on the trails at Dwarfskill. Trails for walking ONLY!
Any parties or events need to get approval from the owner first and require that guest rent all three buildings.
Checking out- Please strip each bed, leave dirty sheets & towels on bed. Take out garbage to shed. Leave key the same spot when you arrived.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Need owners permission
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Milford

Located in Milford, this cottage is on the waterfront. The Upper Mill and Grey Towers National Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and High Point State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Milford, PA

What's nearby

  • Sunrise Lake - 4 min drive
  • Raymondskill Falls - 11 min drive
  • Grey Towers National Historic Site - 16 min drive
  • Dingmans Falls - 19 min drive
  • Bushkill Falls - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.) - 97 min drive

Restaurants

  • SideStreet Bar & Grill - 8 min drive
  • Peter's Europa House - 24 min drive
  • Ray & Charles - 4 min drive
  • China Buffet - 18 min drive
  • Good Time Pizza - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Isolated Charming Knotty Pine Cottage on 575 Acre Forest Preserve located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.3 mi (2 km) from Sunrise Lake and 2.1 mi (3.5 km) from Gold Key Beach. Raymondskill Falls and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

evelyn r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love it
We had a great time .
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Nancy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Getaway
Very clean, private place to relax and unwind. We enjoyed it thoroughly and hope to be back soon! -Nelson & Nancy/Huntington, NY
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and secluded
We wanted a place with as little interaction with people as possible. There’s a town not too far if socializing is your thing but for us, it was about campfire, grilling, and exploring. The creek is great view and can follow it in either direction to see it in its natural condition. Just be wary that the terrain as is not optimal for people with movement difficulty or young children. We was always alert for the possibility of a black bear but did not notice any. The clean air, lush green, wind rustles, creek water, and aves animals set a nice atmosphere. Overall we had a great time and the wife didn’t want to go back home.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
had a great time
Great! Listing isn't kidding when it says isolated so if that's what your looking for, this place is perfect. Also, the internet held up for the two of us well. Hope to be back again
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A cut way, way above the ordinary
My son and I loved being in a 600-acre preserve with a series of wild, utterly remote waterfalls. The cottage we rented was perfect for us--pine walls, ceiling, and floors, a kitchen and bathroom with all the necessaries, the best in comfortable beds. We especially appreciated the works of art on the wall. The "Reliquariarum," for example, is a stunning, thoughtful-provoking, amazing piece, a far cry from the cloying cutsie decorations often found in these remote cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Sean Strub

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Owner is a writer and investor who lives in nearby Milford and New York City. Loves dogs, nature, reading and gentle, kind people.

Why they chose this property

I bought the property because it is exceedingly private, evokes a spiritual connection to nature and it is movie-set gorgeous. It is also close to NYC, only 75 miles away, but it feels like you’re in the Canadian northwoods or somewhere far away from the stresses and pressures of urban life.

What makes this property unique

Mushrooming; trout fishing; hiking; wildlife including black bear, deer, wild turkey, mountain lion. Very few mosquitoes (the bats eat them.)

Pond; stream; waterfall; swimming hole.

Exceptional privacy, half-mile long driveway.

The Historic Village of Milford - the birthplace of the American Conservation movement - is only 6 miles away, with heritage & cultural attractions, antiques and great restaurants (including the Delmonico Room, Bar Louis & the Patisserie Fauchere at The Hotel Fauchere, co-owned by the owner of this cottage).

70,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.

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