Quaint Cabin Near 2 PA State Parks - Ricketts Glen & Worlds End

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Welcome to Black Bear Cottage!
Enjoy the open basic kitchen  - gas stove, sink, fridge and large island
Use the handmade barn wood island to prep your food.
Gas stove and microwave for cooking conveniences.
Simple luxuries with a rustic feel in this kitchen.
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10Outstanding
(153 Ratings)
"Everything was exactly as advertised. Beautiful setting. Beautiful cabin. Host was extremely responsive and helpful."
Barry S.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(153 Ratings)

Cabin in Pennsylvania

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

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About this cabin rental

Roughing it never looked so good!
We invite you to experience the outdoors in this fully furnished cabin that offers such amenities as A whirlpool tub and air conditioning …… while capturing the classic, old style cabin look and feel with hand hewn beams, stone work, and old wood floors. The cabin is completely furnished and comfortably sleeps four with a bedroom downstairs and a loft.

Located conveniently between 2 of Pennsylvania’s most popular state parks - Ricketts Glenn and Worlds End, Black Bear Cottage is a hiker’s destination offering something for everyone.
Ricketts Glen State Park is on 13,050 acres in Columbia, Luzerne, and Sullivan counties known for its old-growth forest and 24 named waterfalls along Kitchen Creek. Worlds End State Park, located in the Loyalsock Creek valley, is a 780-acre Pennsylvania state park in Sullivan County that features exceptional hiking, swimming, and picnic areas for the family to enjoy.

Not hiking? Then have a seat on the front porch and unwind or gather around the firepit, tell some tales, and create some memories. Other area attractions include local wineries, antique shops, Knoebels Amusement Resort, and some of the best trout fishing in the state!

With many grocery and convenience stores located in the area, as well as several locations offering eat-in and take-out services, it’s not necessary to cook all meals, but if you do, the kitchen is fully stocked.

Note – The layout of this cabin is from the 1960’s and a ladder was initially installed to access the loft. When the modern bathroom was added, a stairwell was installed as a safer option to get to the loft in this cabin. Due to safety concerns, the ladder has been removed. In order to get to the loft, the stairwell in the bathroom must be used. The layout is unique but guests do not seem to mind.
We wanted to make guests aware of this layout if 4 people are staying at the cabin.

Linens are provided at an additional cost upon request.

AC is typically installed by June 1.

Firewood is not provided but is sold onsite.
Due to lantern fly infestations in other parts of PA, we prefer you do not bring firewood from outside the area.

When staying between Nov - April some snow accumulation should be anticipated in the area. A FWD, AWD, or 4WD vehicle is best for these conditions - as driveways and roadways may have some snow cover and not all cover is able to be plowed.

There is an exterior camera located on the property for security.

We encourage all of our guests to purchase travel insurance for unforeseen circumstances and cancellations. Ricketts Glen Falls Trail Update: On SATURDAY 3/21/26 the lower portion of the Falls Trail was opened to regular hiking for the year. It will be open from PA Route 118 up to Waters Meet. A total of 3 waterfalls are visible on this section, 4 if you include Adams Falls just south of 118. The upper loop of the Falls Trail system (everything above Waters Meet) will remain closed for another couple of weeks while ice continues to melt and staff can gain access to clear out more heavily iced areas. To access the upper portion of the trail system ice hikers still need to sign in with the park office and have the required minimum safety equipment of: Crampons (not micro-spikes), an ice axe, and rope for every individual entering. This message will be updated again as soon as the status of the upper portion of the trail changes.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(153 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Everything was exactly as advertised. Beautiful setting. Beautiful cabin. Host was extremely responsive and helpful.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Adorable cabin very close to incredible hiking at Ricketts Glen State Park. Had a great stay! FYI there is a linen rental fee, which we missed in the listing, but luckily the owner was pro active in asking us if we needed them (which we did as we were traveling out of state).
8 / 10Excellent·Jun 2026
Overall place was pretty nice. Some minor inconveniences with the place but nothing that was a deal breaker. Host was friendly and communicated well. Nice location and ok price.
6 / 10Average·Jan 2025
I will start by saying that the cabin was quaint, clean and comfortable. The heat is rather loud, but we adjusted to it after the 1st night. The cooking pans should also probably be replaced as they were nonstick but showed some wear. Unfortunately, I had a very unpleasant exchange after we left some items behind. I expressed that I thought the extra fee plus shipping was excessive. When I shared this with the owner, she berated me for leaving things behind. She complained that she had to "store" the items at her house, pack them and then had to drive to the post office on a Saturday. She oddly insinuated that we left them behind on purpose or something. If she would have just kindly explained that she had to drive a distance to pick the items up and then ship them, I would have been more understanding. What would/should have been a nice memory of our annual winter stay at a cabin, is instead replaced with an unkind exchange with the owner.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cabin?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Quaint Cabin Near 2 PA State Parks - Ricketts Glen & Worlds End. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cabin?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Quaint Cabin Near 2 PA State Parks - Ricketts Glen & Worlds End pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Quaint Cabin Near 2 PA State Parks - Ricketts Glen & Worlds End?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.


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