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Unique Stay! Ricketts Chic Farmhouse Retreat w/ BUBBLE Tent

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Property grounds
Simple farmhouse elegance.
Dining
Living area
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Stillwater, PA
  • Ricketts Glen State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Bloomsburg Fairground
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Hazleton, PA (HZL-Hazleton Municipal)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Unique Stay! Ricketts Chic Farmhouse Retreat w/ BUBBLE Tent

***Featured on PA Bucket List and Discover NEPA!***
https://pabucketlist.com/spending-the-night-in-a-star-bubble-in-columbia-county-pa/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrWny0jwdeg

Get ready for amazing stargazing, beautiful sunsets, and comfortable seclusion in this beautifully modernized farmhouse tucked between farm field and forest. This newly renovated farmhouse has tons of amenities (including a stargazing BUBBLE TENT!), allows for you to curl up in cozy comfort, and is perfect for families. Conveniently located 19 min from Ricketts Glen, 20 min from Bloomsburg, and 45 minutes from Knoebels Amusement Park!

Upon arrival you will drive down an old dirt/gravel road through beautiful farm fields and will possibly be greeted by a deer or wild turkey. The house sits on a 1+ acre secluded plot surrounded by mature trees and lovely farm fields; it is safe and perfect for the kids to run around on! There is a new deck overlooking the forest with an outdoor dining area and BBQ. There's also a fire pit equipped with outdoor lighting, recliner chairs, and a fully stocked S'mores station. And did we mention there is a BUBBLE tent with a telescope for stargazing? Stillwater is one of the best stargazing areas in all of Pennsylvania so whether you want to enjoy an hour looking up at the heavens or feel adventurous and want to sleep out under the stars (the tent is furnished with a queen bed), this is a unique opportunity you won’t find in many places!

Inside you will enter into a comfortable, modern farmhouse living room equipped with couch, rattan chair, and streaming TV, which includes Disney + and Netflix among other channels (note: the Wifi is a bit spotty at times. Streaming can be slow but I work from home and have not had any difficulties with video calls.) The kitchen features an oven, stovetop, full-sized refrigerator, farmhouse sink, waffle maker, popcorn machine, dishwasher, and microwave as well as any cooking utensils you need to cook a proper meal. The coffee and tea station is equipped with a glass pour-over coffee pot, single-serve coffee machine, coffee grinder, and your choice of complimentary coffees and teas. Also downstairs you will enjoy a lovely 8-seat farmhouse dining table with a beautiful chandelier overhead. And finally, grab a good book or enjoy a cup of tea while taking in stunning forest views in the sunroom, which boasts a large daybed and hanging succulent décor.

The second floor hosts three bedrooms and a full bathroom. The first bedroom is decorated with simple farmhouse elegance and boasts a queen bed with memory foam mattress, microfiber sheets, and plush pillows. The second bedroom is astronomy themed and contains a queen memory foam mattress/pillows as well as microfiber sheets. The final bedroom houses 2 bunk beds and is perfect for children. With a whimsical firefly mural, children’s tent, star night light, TV with DVD player, and plenty of children’s toys, it is a space that is designed for both play and for rest.

We want you to feel as comfortable as possible and offer the following amenities:

• Memory foam mattresses for each queen bedroom. Overall there are 2 queen beds, 2 bunk beds (4 twin beds), and one twin day bed. An additional queen bed is outside in the bubble tent if you want to enjoy a night under the stars.
• Microfiber sheets and memory foam pillows
• A fully equipped bathroom with hair dryer and comfortable towels
• Pour over coffee and tea station with Pirouline chocolate wafer sticks
• Popcorn machine with popcorn
• Box air conditioning units in dining room and both queen bedrooms. The other bedroom has a window fan that will keep the room quite comfortable.
• Wifi
• Keyless entry system
• Large firepit with large outdoor seating and smores station
• Deck with outdoor dining area
• Lawn games, including badminton, cornhole, wiffle ball, and horseshoes
• Foosball table
• Bubble stargazing tent
• Telescope
• Children’s accessories (i.e. Pack N Play, toys, games)
• Welcome trays

The entire house is accessible for you, with the exception of the unfinished basement, which is locked. The grass yard and amenities surrounding the house are also completely at your disposal. For your safety and out of respect for our neighbors we ask that you do not trespass on their property (signs are posted).

Property manager

Patrick
Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We welcome children and families!
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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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Benton

Located in Benton, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Berwick Historical Society and Artspace Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mill Race Golf Resort and Purple Cow Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Children's Museum and Bloomsburg Fairground. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and cycling.
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Stillwater, PA

What's nearby

  • Benton Farmers' Market - 8 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Ricketts Glen State Park - 22 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Bloomsburg Fairground - 34 min drive - 30.3 km
  • Knoebels Amusement Resort - 51 min drive - 48.2 km

Getting around

  • Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Old Filling Station - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Old Tioga Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Valley Pizza - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Unique Stay! Ricketts Chic Farmhouse Retreat w/ BUBBLE Tent pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Unique Stay! Ricketts Chic Farmhouse Retreat w/ BUBBLE Tent?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Unique Stay! Ricketts Chic Farmhouse Retreat w/ BUBBLE Tent?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Unique Stay! Ricketts Chic Farmhouse Retreat w/ BUBBLE Tent located?

This family-friendly Benton holiday home is located in the mountains, 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Benton Farmers' Market, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Mill Race Golf Resort and Purple Cow Winery. Ricketts Glen State Park and Lake Jean are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

The S.

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

Private Retreat

This is a beautifully renovated older home on very private property. The host has thought of everything you would need to make your stay comfortable and fun. Their little extras are amazing with plenty of supplies to make your stay effortless. All the bed mattresses are very comfortable too. We would return for another time in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charla F.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We enjoyed our quiet stay with family and loved that the farmhouse was a short drive to Rickett’s Glen State Park. Our granddaughter loved the bubble tent and the adults enjoyed the campfire.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

East Coast W., New Jersey, USA

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

Nice quiet spot

Comfy home in the middle of nowhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl j.

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

Charming Farmhouse

This cute farmhouse was the perfect place to settle after hiking with friends. Loved the decor. The house was very clean. Check in and out was easy. We had everything we needed. Patrick was so nice and responded quickly to any questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Beautiful property & stay!

I cannot say enough how wonderful our stay was. The amenities were excellent. I was prepared with things I brought that were already in the house. The property was perfect for kids, so much room to run around and play and the firepit was used daily (when it didn't rain) to sit and visit with our family. Plenty of games and things for the kids to do. Which I appreciated! Location is rural, lots of wildlife but super close to the town of Benton which was adorable! The owner was always available for questions and responded very timely. Again a wonderful stay and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elliot S.

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

Birthday Stay at Hyview Hideaway!

We stayed at this place for my girlfriends birthday, we wanted to be close to the Ricketts Glenn state park to hike the waterfall trails! The drive there is absolutely gorgeous! We wanted a change from the area we typically stay in which is more urban, but this was more rural and it was so nice to be away from everything and enjoy the view and the wildlife!! It was a very clean and cozy place to spend the weekend at, the kitchen had everything we needed! It was extremely comfortable, 100% would be staying again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Patrick

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Hi! We are Patrick, Linden and family and can't wait to host you at our property in Stillwater! A bit about us: we are a family of 5 living outside of Philadelphia. We love the outdoors, hiking, swimming, kayaking, and especially the beauty of the Endless Mountains. What we especially enjoy about the property is the peace and quiet, great stars, and plenty of room for the kids to roam free. We hope you love our property as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

I absolutely love this area! As you pull up on the dirt road leading to the house, take a moment to soak in the beautiful view overlooking the valleys of the Endless Mountains. The property is absolutely peaceful and quiet with no lights or other properties visible. It is truly a restful experience!

What makes this property unique

We designed the cottage with comfort and rest in mind, particularly for families. The simple and elegant modern farmhouse décor and comfortable amenities will make you feel at home. We also hope you will spend a lot of time outside by the firepit and especially after dark in the BUBBLE TENT! This is a truly unique experience tailored for anyone who enjoys stargazing. The panoramic view is delightful for children and adults alike.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests