10/10 Excellent
Robert T.
16 February 2025
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Weekend stay
Robert T.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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Lusch Acres Retreat ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6167.2 sq m
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Explore the area
Dushore, PA
- Bob Kosts Pond9 min drive
- Worlds End State Park19 min drive
- Ricketts Glen State Park23 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 ...Unwind & Enjoy a Relaxing Vacation
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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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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Languages
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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
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
- Sullivan County Library - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
- St. Basil's Church - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
- Bob Kosts Pond - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
- Worlds End State Park - 19 min drive - 17.6 km
- Ricketts Glen State Park - 23 min drive - 22.2 km
Getting around
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
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Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
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10/10
Eco-friendliness
10/10
Check-in
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Communication
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Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kim D.
31 March 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easter weekend getaway.
Kim D.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Howard
16 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private cozy
Howard
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
Glenn D.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Don F.
3 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Country Location
Don F.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Liz
5 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Liz
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily Z.
17 November 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Emily Z.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
vanessa j.
22 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a cozy cottage
vanessa j.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
28 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hiking!
Angela P.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Scott N.
28 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Nice Stay
Scott N.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Glenn D.
23 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
oct road trip
Glenn D.
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kristen B.
21 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Kristen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Emily Z.
19 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Getaway
Emily Z.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Misty W.
30 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and relaxing
Misty W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny M.
16 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Jenny M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Gary S., Wixom Michigan
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pa vacation
Gary S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Amy W.
24 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend in the mountains
Amy W.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
8/10 Good
vanessa j.
16 October 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage
vanessa j.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sharon W.
17 December 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy get away
Sharon W.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
John S.
5 August 2014
Excellent Vacation Experience!
John S.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Marjorie F.
31 October 2017
Always a GREAT getaway!
Marjorie F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Carla V.
6 April 2015
It Was Perfect!!
Carla V.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
10/10 Excellent
Elaine D.
16 May 2015
Perfect Anniversary trip!
Elaine D.
10/10 Excellent
robert k.
6 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, roomy quiet retreat
robert k.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.
8/10 Good
MB M., Phillipsburg
8 July 2016
Wonderful!
MB M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2016
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.
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.
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.
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