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Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!

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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Outdoor dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Marienville, PA
  • Place, Cook Forest State Park
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Clear Creek State Park
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Cook Forest State Park Office
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!

Shire is one of four pet-friendly cabins at Forest Villas... a private
4-acre adventure compound a quarter mile from downtown Marienville, PA.
Walk to town in 5 minutes. Throw an axe before dinner. Light the fire pit
when the sun drops, and stay up later than you planned.

Who Shire works for:
- Couples who want a cozy, photogenic getaway
- Small families and pet owners (dogs welcome)
- Outdoor travelers heading to Cook Forest, Allegheny National Forest, or Rails-to-Trails
- ATV, snowmobile, and recreation travelers (room for trucks + trailers)
- Bigfoot Festival weekend visitors looking for walking-distance lodging
- Remote workers who need full cell reception and high-speed Wi-Fi

About Forest Villas:
You're not just renting a cabin... you're staying at a private pet-friendly
adventure compound. Forest Villas sits on 4 wooded acres with on-property
amenities most cabin rentals can't match.

What you get on-property (included with every stay):
- 6-lane axe throwing range (yes, really)
- The world's tallest Bigfoot statue, over 3 stories tall
- 4 acres of private forested trails through pines and hardwoods
- A peaceful pond with cattails
- A tire obstacle course
- Direct access to the Rails-to-Trails path (property runs along it)
- Resident wildlife, including a rare white deer that visits regularly

Inside Shire (510 sqft, well-laid-out):
- Private bedroom with a real closed door and a brand-new luxury queen mattress
- Living room with two leather-look convertible sofa beds (flexible sleeping for 2 more)
- Wood-paneled kitchen with full-size refrigerator, gas stove, and microwave
- Indoor dining nook
- Tiled shower, full bath
- Smart TV with Netflix, Roku, and more
- High-speed Wi-Fi (works for streaming and remote work)
- Full cell reception
- Heat and A/C, linens, pillows, and towels included

Outside your cabin:
- Covered front porch with seating
- Privacy-fenced rear bar patio with a hand-built tree-stump bar table,
metal bar stools, and string lights overhead
- Brick-surround fire pit with bench seating
- Decorative gravel + railroad-tie pathway
- Gravel driveway with 2 dedicated parking spots
- Shared loop drive with neighboring cabins... room for trucks, trailers,
ATVs, snowmobiles, or anything else you're hauling

Within minutes:
- 5-minute walk to downtown Marienville
- 15 minutes to Cook Forest State Park
- Quick access to the Allegheny National Forest
- Walking distance to the Forest County Bigfoot Festival

Pets:
We welcome dogs. $30 non-refundable pet fee per stay. The covered porch
is a great rainy-day spot, and the 4-acre property gives them room to
stretch. Please keep pets leashed.

What to know before booking:
- Cabin is 510 sqft... cozy, efficient, well-laid-out
- Gravel shared driveway (year-round accessible)
- Real closed-door private bedroom (most "1BR" cabin listings in this area
are actually open lofts)
- Quiet, residential feel... no industrial noise
- On-property amenities are shared with the 3 other Forest Villas cabins...
it's a small compound, not a resort

Book Shire for your next Marienville trip. Whether it's a quiet weekend
with the dog, a Cook Forest hiking trip, an ATV weekend, or Bigfoot
Festival lodging... this cabin is built for the slow-down kind of getaway.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Axe throwing range: use at your own risk. Adult supervision required for guests under 18. No alcohol while throwing. Axes stay at the range.
Do not climb or damage the Bigfoot statue.
Pets must remain leashed on the trails and around the pond.

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 5
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Marienville

Marienville is home to this cabin. Red Bandana Winery and Hunter Station Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cook Forest State Park and Clear Creek State Park.
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Marienville, PA

What's nearby

  • Cook Forest State Park - 17 min drive - 20.1 km
  • Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts - 19 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Farmington Township Community Park - 19 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Clear Creek State Park - 20 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Cook Forest State Park Office - 22 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bettinas - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ray's Hot Spot - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Luckys Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Forest Fire BBQ - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?

As of 1 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$305, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! located?

Situated in Marienville, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Cook Forest State Park, Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts and Clear Creek State Park. Red Bandana Winery and Farmington Township Community Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun get away ! Awesome quiet place to stay. Close to trails and the forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, delightfully decorated particularly the out of doors. Very cute and inviting. Close to Cooks forest and many hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was beautiful, homey, and quiet! We loved it so much, we plan to rent it again in the future. Great people to rent off of too! Friendly, accommodating and easy to talk too. Highly recommend these cabins!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend getaway. Even though near a main road felt private. Outdoor space was beautiful. Brittany checks in and makes sure you have what you need. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a couple for a relaxing weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4th of July weekend

Perfect little spot outside of cook forest. Very clean and gracious hosts! Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meagan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was privet and clean. Close distance to many attractions. Would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway Spot

My girlfriend and I loved how the cabins were set up! It's cozy and private with lots of comforts from the electric fireplace to the beautiful little waterfall nearby. The trails were also chocked full of cool attractions! Definitely worth the visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

JILL D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Wonderful getaway

Perfect getaway cabin. We cooked out and relaxed around the fire. Has all the amenties needed for the weekend. Cute trails with a large Bigfoot sighting. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First and foremost, it was clean, comfy cabin. Not overly private or woodsy, however.Some basic essentials were missing. There were only 5 squares of toliet paper, remote needed new batteries, and the shampoo dispenser was bone dry.It just felt like you are getting a bare bones cabin in a run down town for the price of a good hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Cozy!

We had a wonderful weekend at our stay here! The property was clean, cozy and the property owners were super accomodating! They even set up a little activity for our 3 year old to do. It was a perfect weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway

We enjoyed ourselves and the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Groundhog Day

We took a last minute trip to PA for Groundhog Day. The cabin was perfect! It was clean and cute. Fireplace was on when we arrived and it was so cozy. Would definitely stay here again if ever in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

AMAZING!!!

Just an amazing experience all around!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Corey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ATV getaway

Nice little cabin close to ATV trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome Glamping

Simple, cute place to go to for outdoor adventures! The two couches fold down for a few more people.Enough room for our fur babies. Ample amount of yard space plus a beautiful background drop for weddings or photos.Great host, she’s very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed at Forest Vista

The cabin was beautiful and extremely clean , everything we needed was provided . The location was amazing !!! The hostess Brittany Gibbs went above and beyond to make our stay amazing . We will definitely be going back many more times in the weeks to come . If you book this cabin I promise you … you won’t be disappointed, it is beautiful!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Jessica W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great home base for exploring Cook Forest

Initially I was feeling disappointed because this cabin backs up to the road and there is a big white house across the street so it didn't feel as woodsy as i hoped, but it was actually a very quiet road and we enjoyed having a camp fire in the yard. The cabin was not unlocked but Brittany came right over and let us in.over and let us in.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend

We had such a nice time and we enjoyed this place so much!! One minor wi-fi issue was all we suffered and that was not a big deal whatsoever. This place is cozy, quiet, warm, and I would 100% go back again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

Cozy cabin in a quiet area to enjoy some R&R. A few details missing but overall everything worked out well. Owner/Property Manager communication and follow through was fantastic. Was a great location to stay for our baby moon where we just wanted to stay in and relax, cook some quiet meals and enjoy a nice bonfire. Backyard can’t be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Warm and welcoming

My husband and I went to have a little getaway for our anniversary. When we first arrived we were in complete awe!! There were plants in every room making it a warm welcoming and just the feel of home. The cabin was so nice and clean. The property manager is very nice and never left a question unanswered. We will definitely be stay at this property again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

We went for a 2 night stay between Christmas and New Years and enjoyed our stay. It was warmer than expected, which made things a little muddy outside for the dogs, but that was nobody's fault. We also should have prepared better with napkins and paper towels, as those were not available. It was a beatifully decorated cabin that we would be happy to stay at again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Robb B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway

This property is very nice. Also, very new. The kitchen could be stocked a little bit better. However, for where it's located and what you're using it for, i.e., going hiking and things like that it's perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Jennifer M.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Communication was absolutely horrific. Got there and the place was not set up for 4 adult guests as was promised. Only 2 bath towels, no hand towels, no paper towels and only 2 sleeping pillows. AND, there was a concession trailer parked in the driveway with a generator that ran non-stop for the majority of our stay. We arrived on Friday evening and left Sunday morning. Even though we contacted our host within a hour of arrival we never heard back from her!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Brittany Gibbs

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We’re Johnny and Brittany, co-owners of Forest Villas. What began as a single property has grown into our first full raw land development, built from the ground up with one goal.. creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Johnny was raised right here in the Allegheny National Forest region and brings an insider’s knowledge of the best trails, hidden gems, and local adventures. He’s not only a dedicated businessman and visionary host, but also a proud father who loves helping guests make the most of their stay.

Brittany first came to the area on a nursing contract and, after renting one of Johnny’s cabins, joined forces as co-owner and property manager. With a background in hospitality and a passion for guest care, she helps shape everything from quick response times to the little touches that make your stay feel like home.

We’re proud of what we’ve built, but more than anything, we’re excited to welcome you. Our cabins are more than just a place to stay… they’re a space for you to slow down, reconnect, and create the kind of memories you’ll never forget.

Why they chose this property

We’re Johnny and Brittany, co-owners of Forest Villas. What began as a single property has grown into our first full raw land development, built from the ground up with one goal.. creating unforgettable guest experiences.

Johnny was raised right here in the Allegheny National Forest region and brings an insider’s knowledge of the best trails, hidden gems, and local adventures. He’s not only a dedicated businessman and visionary host, but also a proud father who loves helping guests make the most of their stay.

Brittany first came to the area on a nursing contract and, after renting one of Johnny’s cabins, joined forces as co-owner and property manager. With a background in hospitality and a passion for guest care, she helps shape everything from quick response times to the little touches that make your stay feel like home.

We’re proud of what we’ve built, but more than anything, we’re excited to welcome you. Our cabins are more than just a place to stay… they’re a space for you to slow down, reconnect, and create the kind of memories you’ll never forget.

What makes this property unique

We pride ourselves on being available anytime a guest needs us with a 100% response rate on other platforms and donned with a Super Host title! While this cabin and listing are both new to VRBO, we can’t wait to fill up the reviews. Being able to provide you with an amazing experience is at the core of our passion.

We are located between the Allegheny national forest and the infamous cooks forest. There are several trails of varying degrees of difficulty and composure. We are very well known for hunting, fishing, and snowmobiling as well. If that is not your cup of tea, we are only a few minutes from the Allegheny National River. Pick a Cove and jump in or along the river front, there is a canoe/raft rental company that also provides transportation!

While in town most any essential need is available and the small close knit community will make you feel like family. Marienville is truly a hidden gem!

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