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Ricketts Glen Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Dining
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Benton, PA
  • Ricketts Glen State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Lake Jean
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Lake Jean Beach
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the area

Benton

In Benton .You'll find The Glens Natural Area and Ricketts Glen State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this farm stay. Lake Jean and Ganoga Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • The Glens Natural Area - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ricketts Glen State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Jean - 8 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Lake Jean Beach - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 49 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamison City Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rickett's Glen Hotel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Trail's End Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Rock Scoop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Spencer's Western Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Ricketts Glen Retreat

This mountain home is the bigger of our 2 rentals near Ricketts Glen state park. We just finished renovating and are very pleased with the result. This property which was my grandparents actually borders Ricketts Glen. I have many fond memories hunting and hiking the mountain and coming back to my Gram’s exceptional cooking. This home is situated off of Hynick road tucked in on the western border of Ricketts Glen on 10 private acres. Walking distance from the falls!

Property manager

Jeff Hynick

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Exterior

Rickett's Glen state Park! Our cabin is only 1/2mile from the trail head.

  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Living/dining area
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 81 reviews
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ricketts Glen Retreat Benton
Ricketts Glen Retreat Private vacation home
Ricketts Glen Retreat Private vacation home Benton

Ricketts Glen Retreat Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Nature Getaway

The peaceful house has plenty of room and is in a beautiful area to explore nature. We walked to the falls trail at Ricketts Glen and had bonfires every night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Vivian K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Private

Loved the location. It’s very private with a huge yard. It’s really nice the owner can provide firewood (small fee) and there are tongs to make s’ mores. All the basic supplies were there- toliet paper and dish soap. Basic kitchen spices, too. The bed we picked wasn’t great- sinks after a bit, but not terrible. Had fun playing games and watching TV. I will definitely rent again. The trails in the park are magnificent. Ice cream at Fran’s Dairy Barn is yummy! We took advantage of the nicely stocked kitchen to cook at home
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Randi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

The house is quaint and clean. The kitchen cabinets are very difficult to open and shut. Just old I guess. There were old pots and pans and not enough to cook one spaghetti meal. Most of the house was very clean. The upstairs tub was not clean. I should have been a more thorough reader of the details. Bringing towels, bedding for a family of 6 was a lot to pack for one weekend. Additionally there’s no dishwasher. Not a big deal, but time consuming as well. Location was great and the park is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven P., Fleetwood

Liked: Cleanliness

The big house by the park

Huge house ....great for our family..... The kitchen is great to cook in... And the out side fire pit was also large enough for us... We had a fire every night
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house close to hiking at Ricketts Glen!

Great house to stay just outside the Falls Trail (trail with 21 waterfalls) at Ricketts Glen. The kitchen was nicely equipped with everything we needed to cook meals between hiking. The fire pit was so nice in the evening after hiking during the day. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marilyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rickett’s Glenn Retreat

Nice old farmhouse on a beautiful tree lined road. Great location very close to the park. The house was clean, but the inside of the refrigerator and microwave hadn’t been cleaned.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tracy Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Ricketts Glen

Long weekend hiking at Ricketts Glen. House was close to state park.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with Old Friends

Reconnected with some close friends from 30+ yrs ago. Met here at the Vrbo and went on a journey to see the 21 waterfalls ffom Ricketts Glen. The beauty of the waterfalls was amazing Thank you for your warm home environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location to the Park

Jeff was an excellent host - Flexible and very easy to contact. The house and grounds were perfect for the whole family.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna C., Oneida, NY

Liked: Cleanliness

Rented both houses for wedding at Ricketts Glen

Great location for exploring Ricketts Glen. My daughter's wedding was at Adams Falls, very close by. House was very old farm house, perfect for our country loving family. We rented both houses as we have a lot of kids and my parents were with us, too. Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great long weekend getaway

Jeff is an excellent host with a nice home in a great location to visit Ricketts Glen. House was clean with all amenities in working order. We plan on returning. Thank you Jeff.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol K.

Liked: Cleanliness

peaceful getaway

The house and grounds were very nice and well kept. It was a very quiet, peaceful area and we enjoyed just sitting back and relaxing while the others went hiking or to the beach. I would definitely recommend this to others. The house, by the way, was an older home that has been remodeled and was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S., Manheim, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious house in a great location

Whether hanging out in the house or enjoying the very close-by state park, this place was the perfect place to unwind and enjoy nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good stay for Ricketts Glen State Park

We enjoyed our stay. We especially liked the den, the outdoor patio, and the rooster who came to visit. The house was large, clean, and had its own personality. Note: If you use a lot of ice, bring some ice cube trays with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Nice Time

We have a very nice time. We enjoyed the property, beautiful surroundings, and the proximity to Ricketts Glen.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to Ricketts Glen State Psrk

This property was perfect for our weekend at Ricketts Glen State Park. The property is very close to the main entrance and was perfect for our weekend getaway. It was clean, well taken care of and we’ll stocked. We would definitely stay here again if we find ourselves back in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway!

Property manager was fantastic with communication. House was spotless. Secluded and great location. Would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shariti L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Away

The property is as described & as it looks in pictures. Very clean & spacious. Jeff stopped in the day we got there to see if we had any questions & to fill us in on what was available in the local community. Our stay was peaceful & quiet & very enjoyable. We plan to stay agsinsome time.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wes S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nothing could have made out stay any better.

We rented it for 4 nights to celebrate my mother’s 80th birthday with a few family members. It was perfect and no complaints. Owner Jeff is so friendly. Everyone enjoyed the game room and also a brief time at the outside fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Simply wonderful!

Fantastic place. Super clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location for a quiet stay

We loved our stay at this home next to Ricketts Glen State Park. The house is clean and very roomy. The beds were so comfortable. The house was fully equipped with everything that we needed on our stay, inside and outside. The owner was so prompt in responding to our texts. Ricketts Glen has hiking trails for every ability, and World's End State Park is only 35 minutes away. Don't miss the view from High Knob, you can drive to the top for a very scenic vista.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hema S., Broadview Heights

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome stay

Great place to stay. Close to the trails
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to hiking

Wonderful farmhouse, stocked with tissues, paper towels etc. So close to Ricketts that it is super convenient. Great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ellie Jo S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!!

Absolutely amazing weekend! The house and property are beautiful and well kept. More private area on a dirt road with only two other houses. Very close to Rickett’s Glen! The owner was very easy to reach when needed and very helpful. I definitely recommend this rental! I’d love to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021