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Ricketts Glen Retreat

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
3 bedrooms, WiFi
Exterior detail
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Benton

With a stay at this farm stay in Benton, you'll be in the mountains, within a 5-minute drive of Ricketts Glen State Park and The Glens Natural Area. .This farm stay is 27.1 mi (43.7 km) from Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza and 28.3 mi (45.6 km) from Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs.
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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
  • Ganoga Lake - 11 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Lake Jean Beach - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Big John And The Bears - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jamison City Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Rickett's Glen Hotel - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Crooked Creek - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trails End Restaurant - ‬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!
There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom has a shower/tub combination and a hair dryer. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

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

Pets not 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

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

Ricketts Glen Retreat Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was perfect for day hiking and close to a Dollar General for basics. We enjoyed the Evergreen Trail with dogs, then Cherry Run Loop and Falls Trail during our stay. Bringing bedding/towels added extra luggage, but doable. Very peaceful and pet friendly. We required no assistance during our stay and we were able to check in early which was much appreciated! We would definitely stay again! The kids (teeangers) enjoyed the ping pong, chess and other games available. Lots of various wildlife poop on property....but we didn't get to see anything fun (or scary) while there aside from a friendly grey cat. :) Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This was my second time at this property. I love this beautiful place. It is very convenient for hiking at Ricketts Glen. The host is a great communicator and responds very quickly to questions. The house is immaculate, comfortable, and equipped with everything you need for a comfortable stay. I would book again without question.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house. Had all the accommodations we needed. Terrific location. Wonderful host. Zero complaints
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a really lovely house and very comfortable. We were only two people staying and had lots of room, but the house can accommodate many more. The kitchen was great for cooking and the game room was lots of fun. The location off of the highway made it a very quiet place. As others have mentioned, you need to buy a bag of ice if you like using ice. You also need to bring your own linens and towels, which was a little inconvenient, but the comfort of the home made up for it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tam D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place close to Ricketts Glenn

Nice place to stay close to Ricketts Glenn state park. Grand kids enjoyed the game room & having smores around the fire pit after our hike.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alema N., farmingdale, NY USA

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a very nice peaceful . The surrounding is beautiful. The house had everything we needed. Will book again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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