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A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette

A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette

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The front seating area has a grill and space for seating
The picnic area is under roof, allowing for outdoor dining even on rainy days
Elk are regularly found in front of the house grazing or looking for apples
The kitchen and dining area is a bright, spacious room to share family meals
Enjoy your morning cup of coffee, watching the elk in the front yard

Overview of A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 93000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Check out the area

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Benezette, PA
  • Popular LocationElk Country Visitor Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationElk Mountain Winery25 min drive
  • Popular LocationParker Dam State Park33 min drive
  • AirportDuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette

Located a mere one mile from the Elk Country Visitor’s Center, The Elk Grove is a semi-secluded haven right in the heart of Benezette, Pennsylvania. Tucked against wooded lands at the end of a gravel drive, The Elk Grove is a perfect escape for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to stay right in the town of Benzette without being feet away from other tenants.

This three bedroom, two bath house, with a full finished basement is spacious enough for larger families, but cozy enough for couples. The Elk Grove is walking distance to many attractions in Benezette, including the Elk Country Visitor’s Center, Benezette Wines, The Old Bull Café, The Benezette Hotel, the Elk Trail, and the waterways of Trout Run and the Bennett Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. Despite being so close, guests can still feel far away with picnic and fire pit areas where you see more trees and wildflowers than neighbors!

Elk regularly visit the property to graze in the yard, or look for apples on the tree only 20 yards from the windows in the dining and kitchen areas. The former occupants told us stories of how "Fred," the former Benezette town bull, used to sit just under two bedroom windows regularly! So don’t be surprised if you see an elk staring in your bedroom window when you wake up!

The Elk Grove has a full kitchen equipped with a propane cooktop and double ovens, a full refrigerator and freezer, and a microwave. The eat-in kitchen has table seating for four, where guests can sit with their morning coffee or evening glass of wine and watch the elk come into the yard to graze on the grass or search for apples. The living room has enough seating for the entire family and includes a comfortable sectional sofa, recliner, and rocking chair, as well as a flat screen television with Dish Network. The upstairs bathroom features a tub/shower, toilet, and vanity illuminated by custom tin lighting that accents the mountain wildlife themed room.

There are three generously sized bedrooms upstairs, two with queen sized beds, and the other with a king. There is plush carpeting throughout the living room and bedroom areas. Each bedroom has ample closet space for longer stays, as well. There is also a large hall closet to collect the family's coats during those colder months in Pennsylvania.

There are a washer and dryer located in the finished basement available for tenant use. The basement is carpeted, with a full bathroom including a toilet, sink, and stand-up shower. There is more than enough space for the kids to play here!

For outdoors lovers, there is a picnic table under roof for outside meals, even in the rain. There is also a fire pit area outback with a perfect view of the woods behind the house.

The Elk Grove offers all of the convenience and close proximity to the attractions of Elk Country without the encroachment of other cabins, we hope you will join us!

Property manager

Bryan Lukehart & Jennifer Helman

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Benezette

Located in Benezette, this cottage is in the city center. Elk Mountain Winery and Straub Brewery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Parker Dam State Park and S. B. Elliott State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Benezette, PA

What's nearby

  • Elk Country Visitor Center - 4 min drive
  • Elk Mountain Winery - 25 min drive
  • Parker Dam State Park - 33 min drive
  • Straub Brewery - 37 min drive
  • Dubois Country Club - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • Palotv Benezette Hotel - 3 min walk
  • Old Bull Cafe - 1 min walk
  • Elk View Diner - 9 min drive
  • Benezette Store & Restaurant - 5 min walk
  • Benezette Store - 5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette located?

Set in the center of Benezette, this family-friendly cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Elk Country Visitor Center, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Elk Mountain Winery and Parker Dam State Park. Memorial Park and KRHC Fox Township Medical Center are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Holly Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything close by
House was perfect for our stay. Plenty of parking and close to everything in town including ice cream at Elk Life!! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome 4 days
Fantastic place to stay, close to everything that you want to visit. Fully equipped house just unpack and enjoy your stay. Will definitely be back this fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tabatha D.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Disappointed
The first hour we stayed we had to get bedding, bath towels/washclothes. I looked on the listing and it didn’t say anything about this at all. Luckily I always bring my pillows along or we would had to buy them too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M., Gardners

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Stay
We arrived right at checkin and met the cleaning man leaving. He was nice & pleasant. The house was warm & cozy, spacious basement. Great walking location to many popular businesses. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck D., Portersville pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun
Nice clean spacious house. Clean and close to many attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bryan Lukehart & Jennifer Helman

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An unlikely pair, Bryan grew up in Marion Center, Pennsylvania where he was raised on the family farm, tending to fields, and hunting and fishing when he got the chance; Jennifer grew up in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, and when she came to Indiana County, PA to attend IUP, she fell in love with the outdoors and never left the area.

Bryan's family has a camp on Wolf Lick, and since he was a child, Bryan grew up fishing the streams in Elk Country, and hunting bear and whitetail deer in the abundant State Game and Forest Lands. Needless to say, Bryan's roots as an outdoorsman run deep, and still today, he is an avid fisherman, hunter, and trapper.

Almost a decade ago, Jennifer was introduced to Elk Country by Bryan's dad, Ed, and the two have put on countless miles photographing elk and sightseeing. Despite growing up in the city, Jennifer developed a deep love for the outdoors, she is an avid trail runner and hiker, and also likes to hunt and fish.

Why they chose this property

On Mother's Day weekend of 2016, we saw a "For Sale by Owner" sign along Route 555 in the town of Benezette and decided to take a look.

Right in the middle of Benezette, yikes! At first glance, this wasn’t an ideal location for another vacation rental. The more we toured the property, the more we fell in love. Despite being in the middle of downtown Benezette, this cottage, now named “The Elk Grove” after the former owners, Walt and Donna Grove, sits at the end of a long gravel drive and is backed by wooded land that is home to many of the local elk herd.

In fact, the former owners told us stories about how “Fred,” the former town Bull, used to lay in their mulch bed under the bedroom windows!

What makes this property unique

For us, this cottage offers the best of both worlds: close enough, but also far enough away. It is the perfect balance of near and far; just one mile from the Elk Country Visitor’s Center, guests are within walking distance to local attractions, but have enough space and seclusion that you aren’t looking at another cottage or cabin 10 yards away.

Our kids love walking to the Old Bull Cafe for ice cream! We love that the Elk trail is only one mile away, and that we can have a fire in the back yard and watch the elk walk through the woods!
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