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Benton Home on 50 Acres w/ Private Deck & Views!

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A cabin with a covered porch, stone exterior, and a gravel driveway.
A rural landscape with a gravel path leading through a grassy field, surrounded by trees and hills in the distance.
A spacious living room with wooden flooring, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering views of the outdoors.
A spacious living area with a high wooden ceiling, a staircase, and a large sofa.
A spacious dining area with a large wooden table, black chairs, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Benton, PA
  • Place, The Glens Natural Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ricketts Glen State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Jean
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

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About the area

Benton

Benton is home to this holiday home. Berwick Historical Society and Sullivan County Historical Society are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Morgan Hills Golf Course and Colonel Ricketts Hard Cider. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hunting.
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Benton, PA

What's nearby

  • The Glens Natural Area - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ricketts Glen State Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Lake Jean - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Ganoga Lake - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Lake Jean Beach - 15 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamison City Hotel - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Crooked Creek - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Big John And The Bears - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rickett's Glen Hotel - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Deer Oak - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Benton Home on 50 Acres w/ Private Deck & Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Benton Home on 50 Acres w/ Private Deck & Views!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Benton Home on 50 Acres w/ Private Deck & Views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Benton Home on 50 Acres w/ Private Deck & Views! located?

Situated in Benton, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Ricketts Glen State Park, Lake Jean and Ganoga Lake. Lake Jean Beach and Morgan Hills Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a very relaxing weekend in the wilderness was a great time away with the family will definitely rent again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful secluded cabin very close to Ricketts Glen
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful, secluded setting and how close the cabin is to Ricketts Glen. It's a special spot for guests who want a peaceful retreat with easy access to great scenery, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Although we never met Dave, he was good and responsive when we contacted him..The cabin was clean and checkinwas easy. The kitchen was well eduipped and the dining table easily fit nine of us.It is even bigger than it looks in the photos.our experience could not have been better
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
We're so glad the communication was easy and that check-in went smoothly, even without meeting in person. It's wonderful to hear the cabin was clean, the kitchen had everything you needed for a group of nine, and that the space felt even more spacious than the photos suggest. Comments like this make all the effort worthwhile, and we're thrilled your experience was such a great one from start to finish.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

It was cold and blowing and we were cozy and warm. The house is always just what we need for out girls get-a-way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin/house was in beautiful location. The yard was great to cook and hang out. The are has plenty to do.I wish I could have stayed longer. Had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Review

Beautiful property.. Had a blast..We will be returning...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Great place, great host, great weekend
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay!

All the ladies had a great time. Extra bonus it snowed while we were there! The outside was just beautiful with the fresh snow. Can't wait to do it again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything we were looking for!

Group of 6 friends that meet each year. This was our first time at this property and we are already checking dates to rebook for next year! We found everything as advertised in this listing. Beautiful setting, super clean and spacious property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, great host. His only shortcoming was he was unable to make the rain stop. Otherwise it was phenomenal
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent as usual

Another successful retreat with all the quilting ladies. We love this house and are set up for our next year's retreats. Thanks to Dave and Mike for always taking good care of us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

It was exactly what we expected.

It was exactly what we expected. Room for the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Always a good time

Back again for our quilt retreat. A full weekend of laughs, sewing, and eating. The home is perfect for us and we enjoy our time at this home in the early summer. The weather cooperated and it was only muggy and stuffy the first day, then the rain came in and it was cooler and more comfortable for the rest of the retreat, as the home does not have air conditioning. Got to see a bear also! Can't wait for next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beauty, Quiet, Solitude

Tucked away in the woods on top of a hill at the end of a long dirt driveway, this house was just what we were looking for. Close to Ricketts Glen State Park where we took three great hikes, including opening day of the falls trail, not to be missed. Also drove out to World’s End SP, another beautiful place to hike with very different scenery from Ricketts. Dave, the owner, was very responsive to a couple of issues we had at the start of our stay. The fireplace was GREAT. A really strong draft and the brickwork inside it made the room quite cozy, unlike other fireplaces that actually suck the heat out of the room. Very easy to get going. Nicely equipped kitchen and a lot of room everywhere. A little more furniture and some throw rugs, especially in the bedrooms, would be nice. But the location more than makes up for it. Truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Serene Home in the Woods

The house is exactly as pictured and described in the listing. Lots of room and bed options for guests with kids. The kitchen was very well stocked with lots of dishes for large parties. There are plenty of towels and extra blankets and the beds are comfortable. There are ceiling fans and extra box fans in every bedroom. There is a house fan, as well, that cools down the entire house in the evening. The home is very private and peaceful, surrounded by woods all around. Our host, Dave was so friendly and communicative. He checked in before and during our trip to answer any questions and make sure our stay was enjoyable. He even took the time to ship me something I had left in the house. The property is a short drive to Glen Ricketts State Park where we visited every day of our stay. There is a super cute ice cream shop just a short drive from the house and is a must visit. There is a convenience store too that stocks the basics, like milk, eggs, chips and snacks. They also have made-to-order sandwiches and deli meat. Book your stay at this incredible property. You won't regret it!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Left 2 days early

Looks great in photos, but house was damp and musty. Kitchen table and island were dirty. Coffee maker's basket hadn't been cleaned in some time. Toilet bowel clean, but not on back surface. Didn't have a dehumidifier. On day 3, 2nd floor ceiling was leaking and water puddled on the floor in hallway. Discovered mold and previous water damage that we didn't notice before. Contacted manager, who said he'd look into it after we left. Informed him that we wanted to leave 2 days early, and he came over the next day. We left 2 days early. He refunded us for 1 day and the cleaning fee. Disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Ardis, thank you for taking the time to leave your review. As you can see, yours is the first negative review this property has received - we hate that your experience was so disappointing. We've shared your feedback with the homeowners and wanted to pass along the following: - We've never received this type of feedback on cleanliness, but we appreciate you letting us know about your concerns; we'll double down on cleaning procedures so future guests have nothing to worry about. - We're also sorry about any extra moisture you experienced in the home; since there is no plumbing in the second-floor ceiling, the owners believe this was condensation from the extreme ranges in temperature during your stay. They'll continue to investigate so this is not an issue going forward. We truly want to provide everyone with a five-star experience, and we hope the measures we took helped to make things right. Thanks again for your feedback and helping us improve.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Trip We Will Never Forget

What can I say? My group and I traveled over six hours and we had the freedom to pick the house that seemed to have everything we wanted. This location and its owner blew past all of those expectations and gave us a stay we will never forget. The house is set back in the middle of the woods such that you can’t see anything but trees or hear anything but wildlife. It was so quiet and peaceful; I’ve never slept better. While the driveway does ascend into the woods, I would only imagine this to be a problem with a sedan driving after snowfall; any other car any other time would be fine. The house itself is a spacious arched cabin with beautiful hardwood all around - with plenty of room for doing anything you would want to do. As some reviewers have noted, there isn’t much furniture (but what was there was comfortable). However, this means that the walls aren’t over-cluttered with knick-knacks and you can make the space what you want it to be – which is the point of a vacation. My group used the enormous kitchen table to put our phones and computers away and play board games together. The kitchen is very well stocked with any cooking utensils you would need; it is so spacious and inviting that we stuffed ourselves at every meal and enjoyed cooking together. Out group also enjoyed the cabin as a staging ground for the endless hikes in the area. If you are a hiker of any interest or ability, this is a cabin you need to put on your list. Our group hiked on two consecutive days. The highlight was the incredible Ricketts Glen Waterfall Loop. This was the single best waterfall hike I’ve ever done and I’ve been on waterfall hikes all over the country. It’s not the size of any one waterfall, it’s the almost continuous series of waterfalls throughout the entire hike. My group was skeptical of us driving over six hours to stay at this cabin for this hike but I was a hero after they completed it! Finally, I have to say something about the owner, Dave. He took the time to speak with me by phone before the hike to make sure I would feel at home in the cabin. He wanted to make sure our group enjoyed themselves and told us to text him if we needed anything at all. Finally, one of our group mistakenly left behind their laptop in the cabin. Dave insisted on mailing the laptop back with ultra-quick shipping and refused compensation for his efforts and the cost of shipping. What can you say about a host like that? Reserve this home. You won't be sorry.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Benton House

Excellent location, great property, great host.Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house for a quiet get away!

The house is in the mountains away from everyone. It doesn't have much furniture but has plenty of room. The driveway can be tough to drive up. It isn't paved and is steep. The kitchen is so well stocked with anything you need. The house has plenty of towels, sheets, detergent, soap, and basically anything else you will need. We had a blast there hanging out, enjoying the outdoors, and watching for animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful spacious cabin!

This was the perfect place for our family of 10 which included 4 kids 6-10 yrs old. There was limited furniture which suited us fine. The kitchen was deluxe and we had several meals at the large table. No AC but the whole house fan cooled the upstairs well enough. Downstairs was always cool. Beautiful porch and grounds, including the covered pavilion with the woodburning fireplace. It felt like we were secluded on the top of the hill…and we were! The property manager, Dave, was very attentive and kept in touch with us by text and phone calls. We’ll definitely come back to this cabin if we are in this area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in the quiet woods!

Our spacious cabin was certainly the best place we’ve stayed at as a growing family! It was both rustic and modern. The limited furniture suited us fine since we had 4 grandchildren ranging from 10 to 6 yrs old who loved the abundant hardwood floors. Located in the woods on top of a hill we felt like we had the area all to ourselves (I think we did!!). The kitchen was fantastic and used by our family of 10. Our host, Dave, was considerate and caring, and let us know if we needed anything (which we didn’t), to just ask. If we are ever in the area again, this is where we’d like to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Price is reasonable. Location worked well for us. Beautiful, big place with everything we needed. Checking in was easy and no problem getting a hold of someone if we had questions. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house lots of room!! The covered fire pit outside was awesome!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, secluded home

This house was perfect for our family vacation: lots of space, a beautiful and secluded property, lots of peace and quiet, and everything that we needed. We really enjoyed our stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, secluded home

This house was perfect for our family: LOTS of space, everything that we needed, beautiful property, and lots of peace and quiet. We really enjoyed our stay and plan to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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