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Cottage on Clarks Creek

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The Cottage
Living area
living room
Interior
dining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Dauphin, PA
  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Harrisburg, PA (MDT-Harrisburg Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

1/2 bath

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cottage on Clarks Creek

The Cottage on Clarks Creek welcomes you. Jyoti and Michael’s newly built, secluded abode is nestled in the woods just steps away from an immaculate watershed creek. The lodge consists of 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath with not only a shower but separate jacuzzi tub, plus another ½ bathroom. The kitchen is equipped with all the appliances.

On the property, for your use, is a creekside, fully screened in, (not kid friendly) meditation room that is suspended right above the flowing water. The perfect spot to relax, have a meal or morning coffee. Mountain water flows through the creek making it pristine for fishing, rock stacking or floating. The Appalachian trail and Fly Fishing areas are around 1 mile from the property.

Between your getaway and the creek lives two fireplaces, one large stone fireplace with built-in seating, and the other is a smaller creekside fireplace.

Jyoti and Michael created a quiet, zen space intended for a romantic and relaxing getaway, we live next to the cottage. We will respect your privacy. If you are looking to party this is not the place for you.

Hershey Park is 28 miles and 35 minutes drive from the cottage..

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Breakfast available
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 13–17
No kids under 7 allowed. We have a pond and creek.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Thank you for taking care of our property. We will take care of everything but if you could pill all your towels on the floor in the bathroom we would appreciate. Thank you and Safe travels home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We live on the property and we will respect your privacy , we ask you respect our privacy also. quite time after 10 PM
No smoking of anything in the cottage. There will be a $200 charge if you break this rule. Smoking outside is cool.
no children under 8. we have a pond and creek and the meditation room is not young kid proof.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Dauphin

Located in Dauphin, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Harrisburg's Mini Statue of Liberty and Fort Hunter Mansion and Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include State Museum of Pennsylvania and Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex or Forum Auditorium. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Dauphin, PA

What's nearby

  • Fort Hunter Mansion and Park - 15 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex - 23 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Pennsylvania State Capitol - 26 min drive - 25.7 km
  • National Civil War Museum - 26 min drive - 25.8 km
  • Lake Tobias Wildlife Park - 27 min drive - 27.6 km

Getting around

  • Harrisburg Transportation Center - 23 min drive
  • Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fire & Ice Smokeho - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Glass Lounge Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Clarks Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Clarks Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Clarks Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Clarks Creek located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area and within 9 miles (15 km) of Harrisburg's Mini Statue of Liberty and Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. Rockville Bridge and Wildwood Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice property nestled in the woods with access to a beautiful creek and relaxing creekside amenities. The house is cozy and well-appointed for four people. We will definitely stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and very clean. Amazing experience overall. We will definitely book again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is an absolutely serene oasis! I loved spending time in the hand crafted meditation room, we even camped out there one night with the sound of a beautiful creek running by. Amazing! Only 30min from Hershey and so many other tourist locations in PA.The hosts go above and beyond the booking! They even provide a 5 page document sharing many local must do's including dining options, family activities and even some great hiking spots! We will visit again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

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

Absolutely Amazing

Everything was wonderful. Very peaceful getway. Will definitely recommend and visit again if in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful spot, clean, had everything we needed, host was friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacey W.

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

Zen Vacation

The property was amazing, the meditation room was our 16 year olds private oasis. We drove the hour to Gettysburg and relaxed by the river everynight of our stay. Thank you for the perfect family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The Cottage on Clarks Creek is an amazing place to stay. If you love the quietness of the country and listening to Peeper frogs at night, this is the place for you! Michael was a great host. He takes care of the cottage and the grounds around it to make it a beautiful and peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danica G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is an amazing retreat just far enough from Harrisburg and Hershey to be peaceful and relaxing but with lots of fun activities within reach. Michael was a gracious and very responsive host, the home was spotless, and everything was well explained. Beautiful art, comfy beds, and fresh flowers made it just perfect. I would happily stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

An amazing and calming experience

This was a beautiful property with an incredible serene surrounding. We were pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the beds were and my teen and his friends had a wonderful time playing hide and go seek around the house and into the woods. We loved sitting in the meditation hut and spent an entire thunderstorm there. We would definitely love to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jade E.

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

Perfect

10/10 would recommend this stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage and surroundings are lovely and very peaceful. It's one of the best places I've stayed in my long life and was exactly what my family needed, with one of us having extreme noise sensitivity.The only caveat is that the owner told me a few weeks before the trip that the cottage was no longer available and asked me to cancel the reservation. I was devastated because nowhere else was available so close to the travel date that would meet my family's needs. I read about VRBO cancellations on Reddit and found that some owners try to get guests to cancel for shady reasons, and I followed the advice to decline to cancel and require the owner to do so, after which the owner told me he was able to make the dates work after all, to my great relief.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

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

Valentine’s Weekend

I would definitely book this property again! The hosts provided the perfect place for a romantic getaway for the weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip S.

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

Perfect

So simple and perfect for our stay for an event in Harrisburg.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful and peaceful

I thoroughly loved my stay! The cottage was like a home away from home. Didn't even need to bring shampoo or body wash! Quiet, peaceful, and was exactly what I needed!! Definitely would recommend to anyone who wants to get off the grid and unplug. Thank you so much Michael and Jtoyi!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenwood M.

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

Clean and Peaceful

10/10
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal R.

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

Amazing quiet getaway

The house was so beautiful and really nice art inside . The quietness away from NY was what we needed for our anniversary trip . Thank you for opening your home we will definitely be returning soon !
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

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

Private and Quiet

Great little quiet and secluded place to stay. Would stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Megadeth Concert Trip

Awesome cottage, beautiful area and lots of cool places to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan W.

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

Cottage at Clark’s creek

We had a wonderful time it’s a beautiful place to stay. It was very clean and had a homely feeling. we felt very welcomed thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather K.

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

Great Location

My family and I enjoyed our stay! It was a nice retreat away from the city but yet close enough to all things. Very quiet and serene, we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda W.

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

Perfect

Beautiful property, cabin and we enjoyed it immensely.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne P.

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

PERFECTLY SPECTACULAR

Words dont describe how amazingly spectacular this place was from the property, entire home splendid, meditation room, and owners hospitality. SPECTACULAR SPECTACULAR View of creek from Meditation room. Must see. Thank you to a great weekend getaway Need to go back
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobby C.

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

Great Harrisburg Vrbo experience

This two bed / two bath home is really well done. Everything has recently been renovated, the kitchen is perfectly stocked, wifi is great and its very comfortable. (Michael and Jyoti were great communicators as well.) The home is about 20 minutes from Harrisburg which was very convenient. We recommend Boro Bar and Grill on Front street for a great view of the river at sunset and some local craft beer.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alane R.

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

Better than expected!

What a wonderful, relaxing stay! My whole family enjoyed our time here and can’t wait to return! The host thought of everything and was very easy to contact. This is the perfect place to unwind and relax while remaining close to several cities and the Appalachian Trail.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christie K.

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

Beautiful Getaway

Simply Beautiful!!! Absolutely stunning even when it’s freezing out, we plan on going back in warmer days!! There’s a meditation room, that sits by the creek that has a tree in it too!!🙃 We can’t wait to try it out!😁
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

About the host

Hosted by MICHAEL HORGAN

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Jyoti and Michael designed and live next to the cottage.

Why they chose this property

This property is perfect for a romantic getaway, or girls weekend. We can not promise but we may be able to arrange a massage or facial. Jyoti Is from India and cooks delicious Indian meals, or Mediterranean, although we are vegetarian and Pescatarian (fish eater) so we do not cook meat. Please contact us prior to your arrival if you are interested to learn about meals. Of course this depends on our availability,

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