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Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views!

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A two-story house with a balcony, surrounded by a grassy hill and trees with autumn foliage.
A two-story house with a stone facade, a dark roof, and a front porch.
A wooden deck with white railings overlooking a forested landscape with autumn foliage.
A two-story house with a dark roof, a front porch, and a view of a forested area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Elk Township, PA
  • Place, Colton Point State Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Leonard Harrison State Park
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Place, Cherry Springs State Park
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views!

Our spacious 3300 sq ft vacation rental accommodates 10 guests with 6 adult beds and 2 child beds. Featuring 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and 2 cozy living rooms, it's your home away from home. Enjoy your time inside and out with an expansive deck and firepit overlooking the surrounding mountains. Located near Pine Creek, Ole Bull State Park, and Cherry Springs State Park, and with ATV and Snowmobile Accessibility - adventure awaits. Plus, the night skies are perfect for stargazing enthusiasts!

Sleeping Arrangements – sleeps up to 10

Main Floor:

Primary Bedroom: King bed, sitting area access to bathroom with rainfall shower, split heat & AC

Ground Floor:

Bedroom 1: Queen bed

Bedroom 2: King bed with workstation

Bedroom 3: King bed + 2 child-sized built-in bunk beds

Bedroom 4: Double bed + single bed





Bathrooms – 2.5

Main Floor Bathroom 1: Rainfall shower with access to primary bathroom and hallway

Main Floor ½ Bath

Ground Floor Bathroom: Shower/tub combo





Kitchen & Dining

Fully equipped kitchen with island

Large Dining table

Coffee options: Coffee pot and Keurig





Outdoor Space

Large deck with mountain views

Firepit for evenings under the stars

Near state parks for hiking, fishing, and outdoor adventures

ATV/Snowmobile parking available





Comfort + Convenience

Two living rooms with Smart TVs

Split heat and AC unit in the main living room

High-speed WiFi

Linens and towels included

Keyless check-in after 4pm

Parking for a trailer

Starter home kit includes:

Toilet paper

Paper towels

Hand soap

Dishwashing detergent

Laundry detergent

Trash bags

(Guests should bring additional supplies for full stay.)





Location

Close to:

Pine Creek

Ole Bull State Park

Cherry Springs State Park

ATV & Snowmobile trails

Enjoy outdoor activities and scenic exploration





Travel Notes

AWD/4WD recommended November–April due to snow and terrain

Cell service may be spotty

Parking for a trailer





Security

Exterior security camera with audio monitoring front of home and entry door

Cameras for guest safety and property protection





Important Information

Guests must follow all DCNR ATV regulations

MVR Vacation Rentals, Inc. is not responsible for:

Policy updates

Violations or fines

ATV-related accidents or injuries

Guests should verify rules with DCNR or local authorities prior to riding





Highlights

Large 3,300 sq ft vacation rental for up to 10 guests

Incredible Views

Perfect for stargazing

Located near Pine Creek, Ole Bull State Park, and ATV/Snowmobile trails

Two living rooms for relaxation

Ideal for family gatherings, multi-generational stays, or outdoor enthusiasts

Parking for trailer

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3146319vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a security system and a first aid kit

About the area

Gaines

Located in Gaines, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Ski Sawmill and Coudersport 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 Leonard Harrison State Park and Colton Point State Park.
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Map
Elk Township, PA

What's nearby

  • Galeton Public Library - 28 min drive - 25.1 km
  • John J. Collins Memorial Park - 28 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Colton Point State Park - 32 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Leonard Harrison State Park - 45 min drive - 44.9 km
  • Cherry Springs State Park - 51 min drive - 47.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coffee - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Waldheim - ‬31 min drive
  • ‪Wonder Bar & Grill - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Kettle Creek Hills Lodge: Exceptional Views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Leonard Harrison State Park, Colton Point State Park and Galeton Public Library. John J. Collins Memorial Park is 11.8 mi (18.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jàmes B.

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

Weekend Getaway

The property was beautiful and the view was amazing. The house was very clean and well equipped. The location was perfect for our group of 10 to ride SxS from. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2025
Thank you for staying with us at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge, we look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The house is great! Everything you could need in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable. View was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tami H.

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

Memorable weekend

This pristine house is the perfect remote place to enjoy a view that goes forever as you rest and relax or travel a short distance to ride bike or hike in several State Parks. We explored 3 PA State Parks in 3 days.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Tami, your stay at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge sounds wonderful. We are so glad to hear you found everything you needed to relax and explore the area. You certainly had beautiful weather to enjoy the view! We can't wait for you to come back to stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Wanda K.

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

Great views

Nice house for our stay. It was exactly what we needed for our family of 5. There was somethings I would change but definitely not a deal breaker on whether i would go back or not. It was a fantastic house and worked for what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2023
Thank you for choosing MVR Vacation Rentals and Kettle Creek Hills Lodge for your stay. We are happy to hear that the house worked out so well for you and your family. We hope to have you back soon. Safe travels.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great getaway

Property was just as described. We were a group of motorcyclists that found the property perfect for our needs. Would highly recommend the roads throughout the area for other bikers. Roads were twisty with elevation changes and hardly any traffic.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Michael, what a great trip to Kettle Creek Hills Lodge, so glad the weather was accommodating for your ride! It is certainly motorcycling country out there. We are glad the house was just what you expected, and we enjoyed hosting you. Safe travels!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie W.

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

Exceptional Country Vacation

Property was just as expected. Well stocked kitchen and linens. It was a great place to get off the grid. Shopping and conveniences are about 20-30 minutes away. Mountain views and night time stargazing were without compare. The Germania Hotel, and the little country store were a blast from the past with delicious burgers and cheese steaks. The only drawback was a very rutty, rocky drive to the property, but that was disclosed and expected. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Thank you for staying with us at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge! It's such a perfect place to get away from it all. We love hearing how you were able to take in some of the quaint surroundings in the area! Happy to host you again, Melanie.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne D.

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

An amazing house!

Kettle Creek Hills Lodge is an amazing house for a large family or several families! 4 families shared this house while we were in the area for the Pa Little League State softball tournament. This house is located in a beautiful location and is outfitted amazingly. It was the perfect home base for us for a week, felt like a home away from home. Such a well set up house from the floor plan, bedrooms, and amenities included. The property management company was wonderful to deal with as well! Quick response to emailed questions and were willing to help us out with our flexible schedule needs! Would absolutely stay here again and recommend to others!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2023
Adrienne, it was our pleasure to host your families at Kettle Creek Hills Lodge. We are so happy it worked out so well for your softball tournament and you found it comfortable & stress-free. We hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gail K.

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

Huge, lovely house -- perfect for our family!

We had a mini-family reunion--11 of us and needed a place within ~4 hours from Pittsburgh and ~ 4 hours from Kingston NY as we only had 3 nites to get together.. House was super clean, incredibly well-equipped throughout (kitchen, laundry, games, kids toys and books, BBQ grill, lush towels, etc), new appliances throughout (way nicer than the ones I have at home....truly). Floor plan of upper floor was PERFECT for us as the 3 youngest in the family are 10 months, 12 months and 2.5 years---huge open space gave these little ones tons of space to crawl and play. The 12-month old could push his wagon (walking) by himself 20 feet from living room over to kitchen--he was so happy! We enjoyed several outings (a 30-min drive to short 1-mile round trip hike to scenic overlook (doable even with the little ones) then a half-day trip into Wellsboro). The property is super quiet, very cool at night (August) (no AC needed), and a beautiful, calming view. Huge wrap-around deck--perfect for the 2.5 year old to run run run! Clearly the owners put a lot of thought and care into outfitting this property. We all made some great lasting memories from our time together here. I hope other families get to enjoy it as much as we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 August 2024
Hi Gail, this is exactly what hosts love to hear about our properties! Special family memories in a peaceful location. We'd be glad to host you next time you're in the area.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Melissa G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful House with a Bug Problem

I messaged the property manager a week ago with no response, so it doesn't look like any action is to going to be taken to fix the issues we brought up. Because of that, I wanted to give other guests a heads up. This house was beautiful and had an amazing view as the leaves changed color, but it has a serious bug problem. Our adult group of 5 had to have killed over 100 flies in our week there. We weren't leaving doors open and could find no reason for how they were getting in. The basement had a significant spider problem as well. We found spiders in the first two beds that we chose. We must've found more than 2 dozen spiders in total. There were spiders and cobwebs in every corner of the basement. This was a beautiful house, but it was hard to relax with all of the bug problems. If those were taken care of, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 November 2023
Hi Melissa, We apologize for any delay in response that you experienced. We have been working diligently with VRBO to address some technical issues with their platform. We have not been receiving notifications from their platform and want you to know we are doing our best to remedy this issue as quickly as possible. We also appreciate the information regarding the bugs. We have reached out to the homeowners to be sure this is taken care of so that future guests do not experience similar problems. We would love to host you at a return visit to Kettle Creek Hill Lodge, MVR Vacation Rentals

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