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Home Away From Home

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View of back yard from back porch
Relaxing back yard with Fire pit and patio
Front view of cottage
Property grounds
Front Livingroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61363 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Third Bedroom

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Home Away From Home

We purchased this Cottage for our family enjoyment on Pine Creek and want you to enjoy it also as a Vacation Rental. Our Cottage is very comfortable for up to 6 guests and comes furnished. Where you may prepare your favorite meals in our fully equipped kitchen that includes a refrigerator, range, microwave, coffee pot, toaster oven, utensils, dishes, pots and pans to cook on and more. We also provide a laundry room equipped with a washer & dryer so you do not have to worry about running out of clothes. Off the main Bedroom & Den is door leading to a covered porch with a table & 4 chairs and gas grill. Also in the back yard we have a gas grill and a picnic table raised up. Also for your after dark enjoyment a fire pit to sit by and gaze up at the beautiful night skies above. WI-Fi and streaming live tv is available for you to use. Also there is access to Pine Creek within walking distance of the cottage a state road that leads down to the Creek with a spot to put in your Canoe or Kayak and float down Pine Creek.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Notify owners if child(ren) under 0-2 years.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets have to be approved and 50.00 fee
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
If you have a pet please inform us ahead of time for us to ok. Please have pet(s) treated for fleas and ticks prior to stay.
Residential Area; Absolutely NO parties, illegal drugs and loud music on premises!
Only 6 people MAX can stay in cottage. Due to insurance and Fire code.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gaines

Located in Gaines, this cottage is in the city center and on a river. Shoppers can check out Wellsboro Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cherry Springs State Park and Asaph Wild Area. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gaines, PA

What's nearby

  • John J. Collins Memorial Park - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Galeton Public Library - 7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Colton Point State Park - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Leonard Harrison State Park - 17 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Lyman Run State Park - 19 min drive - 20.7 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coffee - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Perma Stone Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Old Antlers Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Home Away From Home?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Home Away From Home on Mar 30, 2026 start from $169, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Galeton Public Library, John J. Collins Memorial Park, and Asaph Wild Area. Asaph Run Picnic Area and Leonard Harrison State Park are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 101 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

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

Had a great time

Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creekbend was a great stay. My family and I had a great time. Our pup enjoyed the run and it was nice eating dinners outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. Good amenities. The view over the creek is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ruth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place to stay while visiting family in the area. Hubby enjoyed fishing nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location (close to Galeton) was ideal.The backyard fire pit and grilling station was perfect for our family gathering (surprise weekend for my sister's 60th birthday. The cottage was very clean and our family enjoyed their stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yang s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House is clean, very spacious. In a remote location, pretty safe, no concerns of privacy.The only fallback is the noise from the passing cars on Rte 6.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Peaceful

Very relaxing place lovely home
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

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

Great getaway

This cottage was perfect for us and our pooch! So many little details made our stay even more relaxing. The cottage was clean and comfortable. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric H.

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

Weekend in Gaines

Very nice place to stay for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Great stay!

We love staying here! It feels comfy and inviting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynnette W.

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

Nice cottage

We spent 4 nights at creek bend cottage. It was clean and roomy with all the essentials plus extras like dog bowls, dog run liine. It was an easy drive to access points to the Pine Creek Rail Trail, Wellsboro and state parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Always a pleasure to stay!

Have stayed several times and will come back. Lovely cottage !
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

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

Great Stay!

Place was clean and comfortable. Good location for enjoying the state parks. Appreciated the nice touches- snacks and water bottles, flyers for local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kacey B.

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

Great place to stay!

This cute cottage was very welcoming and we felt right at home. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. We loved spending time in the backyard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

rene g.

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

Best Place

I have been on many trips though VRBO and this one by far was the best place. I felt at home, the kitchen had all the things we needed and lots of room to just relax.
Stayed 16 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina W.

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

Amazing place

This place is great! I will definitely book again! Jason was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

VERY NICE

enjoyed our stay..very nice fireworks in Galeton.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Matthew F.

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

Review

Place is awesome
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Perfect for what we needed

Great little house with an amazing back yard. The owners were great and the house had everything that we needed. Great location in the middle of just about everything. We would stay here again...hopefully with clear skies this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

wayne s.

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

Smith Vacation

It was very enjoyable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Friends and family getaway

We get together for bear season every year. We've stayed at this location a couple times now. It is comfortable, suits our needs well and is in a good location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanya L.

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

Great place to stay!

Overall we had a great time and experience on our trip to Tiago. Creek Bend Cottage was centrally located between all the places we wanted to visit which made it super convenient. The cottage was clean, comfortable and cozy. My family and pets felt at home during our visit! We would def recommend staying here as well as staying again ourselves!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ted j.

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

Pine Creek House

Enjoyed the area very much. First time in the region. Will come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Close to all attractions

Cute cabin! My husband, Lexi our dog and I enjoyed this cozy cabin! Great backyard for grilling and bonfires! Close to all the state parks and Wellsboro. Definitely would return!’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Amazing experience

This is our first time renting like this instead of hotel and it was a great experience. The check in process was easy, location is good, back yard is beyond amazing. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Jason Sullivan and Lori Jackson

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Lori and I bought this cottage in August of 2020. I have always wanted to have a place on Pine Creek. I learned how to trout fish on Pine Creek as a kid. I also kayaked down through the canyon every spring for 20 years. I did that until I decided that I didn't like sleeping on the ground anymore. After I met Lori we started coming to this area together. She also fell in love with how peaceful it is.

Why they chose this property

I had been looking for a home in this area for sometime. This home was just what I was looking for, from the size of the house and property. This cottage is also far enough away from our residential home in New York and it feels like we are getting away. It takes us about an hour to get to the cottage. The access to Pine Creek just a walk away was a selling point along with how cozy it is.

What makes this property unique

We loved the back yard with the views of Pine Creek just down over the bank. The access state road to drive down to unload your raft, kayak & canoes within 1 tenth of a mile is great. The state game lands that are great for hunting all around made this a great spot for a vacation rental.

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