Lusch Acres Retreat ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Dushore, PA

Bob Kosts Pond
‪9 min drive‬
Worlds End State Park
‪19 min drive‬
Ricketts Glen State Park
‪23 min drive‬
Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional)
‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Bedroom# 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom #2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

1st floor bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

2nd Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Lusch Acres Retreat

This 2-story vacation home in the beautiful Endless Mts. is centrally located just 4 miles south of Dushore on what is known locally as 'Ringer Hill'. Part of the original 1850 homestead of Julius Lusch, this cozy home is privately situated on 6 acres and within a short drive of Worlds End State Park, Eagles Mere, the Loyalsock Trail (hiking to the Haystacks) and Ricketts Glen State Park. The area boasts great fishing in the big and little Loyalsock Creeks as well as some picturesque swimming holes in the big Loyalsock, countless hiking trails and just the simple beauty of nature which surrounds you wherever you go. This is truly a getaway meant for relaxing!

In the home you will find 3 bedrooms (1 queen, 1 full, 2 twins) and 2 baths which allow plenty of room to accommodate 6 guests with all linens provided. (One bedrm & bath on first floor). The open floor plan of the living room & dining room features the warmth and ambience of a beautiful cast iron gas stove with 3-sided fire view, while the flat screen tv with satellite service & DVD player in the living room provides evening entertainment. The fully equipped kitchen offers a gas range, dishwasher, full size refrigerator, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. We provide a comprehensive selection of cooking spices & coffee for your stay. We also start you off with minimal complimentary paper products (napkins, paper towels & toilet paper) but recommend that you buy/bring extra for your stay at the Retreat. The entry mud room is large enough to store boots, coats and sporting equipment and has a washer & dryer for added convenience. There is also a sunny three-season room with comfortable seating as well as a table & chairs for games or meals. Relax on the decks at both the front and the back of the house or around the firepit in the spacious back yard. SMOKING AND PETS ARE NOT ALLOWED. Anyone disregarding these rules will be asked to leave AND will be charged a $200 cleaning fee. We ask that guests be courteous to the home owners and to other guests by abiding by these rules. We work hard to provide a comfortable, clean home for our guests to enjoy and ask that they, in return, be respectful of the property. Minimum age for all renters is 21 unless accompanied by a parent, and ID's are checked by the property owners. Check-in is after 4pm and Check-out is promptly at 11 a.m. In preparation of cleaning the house and getting it ready for the next guests, we have a checklist of minimal things to do before you leave (such as washing dishes, removing sheets from beds, etc.). Our cleaning fee assumes that these things will be done, but any renters who do not want to do them have the option of paying a higher cleaning fee.

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John & Kay Krakoski

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Dushore

Located in Dushore, this holiday home is in a rural area. Sullivan County Historical Society and Eagles Mere Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Eagles Mere Historic Village and French Asylum. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.

Dushore, PA

What's nearby

Bob Kosts Pond - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Sullivan County Historical Society - 12 min drive - 10.2 km
Eagles Mere Auto Museum - 16 min drive - 13.9 km
Worlds End State Park - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
Ricketts Glen State Park - 23 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Mad Bakers - ‬11 min drive
‪Pam's Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Jolly Trolley - ‬9 min drive
‪MaryBeth's WestSide Deli - ‬9 min drive
‪220 House - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lusch Acres Retreat ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lusch Acres Retreat ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lusch Acres Retreat ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lusch Acres Retreat ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Sullivan County Library, Bob Kosts Pond, and St. Basil's Church. Sullivan County Historical Society and Eagles Mere Air Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Corne p.

3 March 2025

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

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert T.

16 February 2025

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

Weekend stay

Very homey and clean. Everything was as described. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

17 November 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed a weekend getaway and this house and location were perfect for our little trip. This house is very clean and wonderfully taken care of. It is well thought out as far as your needs. A home away from home. This is the second time we have stayed here. We will definitely come back in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Howard

16 November 2024

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

Private cozy

Very clean . Private location. All amenities provided. Would strongly consider staying here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

31 October 2024

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

peace and quiet

as always very clean property 3rd time staying there hopefully we will be back thank you for making it available

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

vanessa j.

22 October 2024

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

Such a cozy cottage

We love this property because it’s so central to all we love to do. It’s half an hour to two different state parks, and close to town so gas, groceries, etc, are nearby. There’s always deer on the property, and it’s quiet. The owners are always helpful, too.

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

3 September 2024

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

Quiet Country Location

This is a great place if you are looking for a quiet country location. Very clean and well kept. I have stayed here for work related business and the owners are nice and very accomidating.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

16 August 2024

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

Peaceful

The house and property were clean and welcoming. Our family appreciated the clear instructions for check-out and how to use the amenities. The owners were responsive to questions. The only thing I would change is to stay longer there. I live in a busy city, and this is a beautiful retreat. This area is very special to me. I have close family in the County. If you love nature and want to relax, book it.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

14 August 2024

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

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen B.

21 June 2024

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

Wonderful stay

Hosts and house are great. Beds are comfy, kitchen is well stocked with everything you need. There is a large wonderful yard with a fire pit and great big decks in the front and back of house. They have another property nearby that is super nice too. Very serene and peaceful area. We saw a mama deer and her fawn hanging right out on the lawn.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

olena m.

29 May 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Beautiful location, house needs updates

The house is very nice ,beautiful views. But the smell of mold inside. The notes everywhere about something is broken or "don't do that" are too much. It's better to just fix it instead of notifying. It felt annoying to see those notes at many places in the house. The end of it, to pay for the garbage bag $ 4()It might be normal for this neighborhood. We rented many properties at VRBO and never had such a request. I found it unfriendly to the customers. The internet is excellent considering the overall poor connection in the mountains. That could be the highest possible rating if the house got updated.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily Z.

19 May 2024

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

Weekend Getaway

This house is set out in a country setting with plenty of outdoor seating. Perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The house is just minutes away from downtown Dushore. The house is both cozy and spacious. It is clean and well maintained. It is close to a couple state parks where you can hike and enjoy the numerous waterfalls. We enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz

5 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute, comfortable cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

31 March 2024

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

Easter weekend getaway.

Perfect spot to stay while visiting family in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dolores

18 March 2024

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon W.

17 December 2023

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

Cozy get away

Came with daughter and grandson. There was some snow still left so my grandson had a great time playing in it! We played ball in the front yard where the snow had melted. Took a walk down the road and had some cozy time reading and watching movies Nice place for a weekend getaway for us Would recommend and would stay there again without a doubt.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn D.

23 October 2023

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

oct road trip

excellant property would not hesitate to rent again

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

vanessa j.

16 October 2023

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

Cozy cottage

We’ve been here several times now and really enjoy the retreat. It’s back far enough from the beaten path to be quiet, although there seems to be a little more road traffic than last year, but that could be due to several new homes being built nearby. We always see deer on the property and there’s lots to do nearby. Always a fun getaway!

Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

24 September 2023

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

Weekend in the mountains

The rental was very clean and the beds were very comfortable. It was a beautiful setting, and despite the rainy weekend, we had a great time! Lots of memories made on our girl's trip! Thank you for a pleasant time at your property.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Wixom Michigan

15 July 2023

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

Pa vacation

Great place to stay, it has a big outside deck on three sides of the house, with a big sun room. Comfortable beds, everything we needed and more. Seen deer everyday, on a quiet road with very little traffic. Wish we could have stayed longer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

28 May 2023

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

Great hiking!

Cozy and clean house and very nice hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna Z.

24 April 2023

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

Out amongst the stars

We loved everything about this home, except for the spotty internet, but that is to be expected in the mountains! We had booked this to observe the meteor shower and to do some hiking. It was perfect for observing the night sky. We so appreciated the comfort of this home. It was immaculate with all the comforts of home. We only stayed two nights, wish it could have been longer. The directions to get there were clear, we had no issues. The instructions/house rules were also easy to understand and follow. I could go on but I will just say we had a great time and would love to book again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty W.

30 March 2023

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

Peaceful and relaxing

Wonderful stay with school friends. Plenty of room and very cozy. Perfect!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott N.

28 February 2023

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

Very Nice Stay

The house was maintained well, and had everything we needed. We were very happy with the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Lexington

22 January 2023

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

Peace and quiet

The home is welcoming. I am picky about towels, sheets, smells and this home passed with flying colors. Water pressure in upstairs shower was awesome. We hiked in Loyalsock; gorgeous. One note... you either have to take trash or leave cash. We only had one small bag so we took it with us.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

About the host

Hosted by John & Kay Krakoski

Hi I'm John and this is my family; my wife Kay, daughters Jessica, Sarah and son John Michael. Kay and I both grew up in beautiful Sullivan County, left here in 1974 to go to college, and then married and lived across the country as I was working for IBM. We moved back here in 2008, retired in 2011 and now enjoy living once again in the area that we love!

Why they chose this property

The land this house was built on was part of the original family farm that my mother's ancestors from Germany homesteaded in 1850. Prior to this cute cottage stood a 2 story chicken coop where they raised chickens. When I was a young boy, the chickens were gone but I had lots of fun playing in the 'Coop'. My father passed away in 1975 and my mother was fortunate enough to finish raising the younger children in our family home until 1980, when she sold the entire farm. It changed hands twice before my wife and I were blessed to be able to buy most of the homestead back.

This piece of property was part of a 10 acre parcel that was sold and then sub-divided and 2 new homes built. This one we call 'The Retreat', the other and much larger one is called 'The Lodge'.

My wife and I re-built the old Homestead across the road. That is where my ancestors built the original 'Homestead' and that is where Mom and then my 6 brothers and sister and I grew up. When we moved back in 2008 we originally were going to renovate the Homestead but instead tore it down and rebuilt in it's similar footprint.(Of course we've added some nice amenities) but it really does remind everyone of the 'Grand Old Lady' that it used to be.

What makes this property unique

As a vacation rental all of our guests have been quite pleased with the accommodations of the Retreat. They remark on the comfort of the home, the peaceful, quiet location, and the beauty of the woods that surround the house as well as it's central location to most activities within the county. You can get away from it all AND still have the convenience of being only 4 miles from Dushore (with grocery stores, a pharmacy and restaurants)!

The county is perfect for relaxing and connecting with nature right in your backyard or deck, to go exploring the many state parks and trails, fabulous scenic vista views, or swimming in the spring fed lakes and streams. More recently we have had some local wineries as well as a micro-brewery pop up and they are fun to go visit.

Also, since this is part of our homestead you have access to 200 acres for exploring the woods and fields right out your back door.