Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain

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Front/street facing view of the Hidden Gem

Front living room, reading nook, large chair and natural light

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Check out the area

Clifford township, PA

Crystal Lake6 min drive
Newton Lake7 min drive
Elk Mountain Ski Area13 min drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)39 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

The Hidden Gem is centrally located in the village of Clifford, PA. Close to the city of Scranton and the PA Endless Mountains. Take part in skiing, hiking and biking, and shopping, exploring and dining at some of our favorite local spots! Enjoy our 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, eat in kitchen, large living room with Roku tv + Netflix, yard with natural fire pit and deck for lots of outdoor lounging and activity. Come spend some time unwinding and unplugging with family, friends and your furry loved one all year long. Guests can enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine from our favorite local winery, coffee, tea and sugar.

Local Favorites:

Restaurants and Coffee
Burning Bush Coffee- Carbondale, Pa
Cables General Store- Forest City, Pa
Finch Hill Diner- Greenfield Township, Pa
Dunkin’ Donuts- Carbondale, Pa
Electric City Roasting Park- Peckville Pa
Frank’s- Simpson, Pa
Mountain View Tavern- Clifford, Pa
The Stonehouse- Carbondale, Pa
Arlo’s Country Store- Uniondale, Pa
The Speak Easy- Uniondale, Pa
Henry’s on Clay- Dunmore, Pa
State Street Grill- Clarks Summit, Pa
Riverview Winery-Jermyn, Pa
Alexander’s- Mayfield, Pa
JW’s- Jermyn, Pa
Lake Sheridan Bar and Grill- Nicholson, Pa

Grocery
Weis Supermarket- Carbondale Pa
Zazzerra’s Supermarket- Forest City, Pa
Paradise Plaza- Clifford, Pa

Activities
Clifford Children’s Park-Clifford, Pa
Merli Scarnoffi State Park
Elk Mountain-Uniondale, Pa
Endless Mountain Axe Throwing- mobile axe throwing
Village Venue- private events, paint and sip, kid friendly workshops, wine tasting, comedy nights, etc! -Scott Township, Pa
Riverview Winery
Montage Mountain and Waterpark-Moosic Pa * check for events such as Brewfest, GROW, Music Mondays, concerts
DH Rail Trail
PA Heritage Trail
Family Lanes Bowling- Carbondale, Pa
Salt and Sage Studios- Forest City, Pa
The Salted Pixie- Archbald, Pa
Stitches and Strokes- Forest City, Pa
Dickson City Lazer Tag- Dickson City, Pa
Lahey Family Fun Park- Clarks Summit, Pa
Idle Hours North-Dickson City, Pa cosmic bowling, big arcade, mini golf
Regal Cinemas- Dickson City, Pa
Shopping- Commerce Boulevard Dickson City and Shoppes at Montage-Moosic, Pa

Property manager

Gina L Phillips

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Pet friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Clifford

Located in Clifford, this vacation home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Steamtown National Historic Site and Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lahey Family Fun Park and Nay Aug Park.

Clifford township, PA

What's nearby

Crystal Lake - 6 min drive
Newton Lake - 7 min drive
Elk Mountain Ski Area - 13 min drive
Lackawanna State Park - 16 min drive
University of Scranton - 29 min drive

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

Binghams Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
Lenox Restaurant - 10 min drive
Finch Hill Restaurant - 6 min drive
B & B Family Restaurant - 13 min drive
Montdale Country Club - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Endless Mountains and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Crystal Lake. Newton Lake and Homestead Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sidney D.

Jan 21, 2024

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

3 day ski tripw

It was very satisfactory. The only issues we had was we couldn't figure out how to use the 'fireplace' plus the living room carpet had a easy to trip over ripple that we couldn't eliminate. Also, the steps are very steep with short treads and the bannister is too short.... doesn't go all the wat to the 1st floor nor to the 2nd floor. We are all in our 70's and 80's and appreciate using a bannister for balance.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

Dec 31, 2023

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

Super Stay

Exceptionally clean and comfortable accommodations. Highly professional property manager. Will definitely return for next ski vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

Dec 24, 2023

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

It is really a hidden gem!

When you walk in, you instantly feel welcomed! The home is very cute and comfortable with a decent amount of space to relax. Loved it and would stay again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Bayville, USA

Dec 19, 2023

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

Cozy Home

We loved the house. The best sleep we have had being away from home. Communication with the host is fantastic if you need anything or have questions. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Nov 7, 2023

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

comfy home away from home

This comfy little house provided hubby and I and our dog Mishka with a place to stay while renovations were being done to our home. It was close to our residence, conveniently located in the nearest little town of Clifford. The house was clean and cozy. Well stocked with essentials. We decided to take advantage of the fire pit on the patio and roasted marshmallows and made s’mores. Great fun. Gina was a great host, quickly responding to questions. Highly recommend this sweet little house to anyone looking for a home away from home stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

About the host

Hosted by Gina L Phillips

Hi! We are your hosts Gina, Brett and our dog Luna. We started out hosting journey to bring people to Northeast, Pa and introduce them to some local favorites during their stay in October of 2021. We appreciate each guest and enjoy learning about what brings them to Clifford, PA and any ways we can always be improving their stay at the Hidden Gem. We enjoy adding small touches to make our home feel like your own while connecting with small businesses in our community. We love to fuss over the Gem and Luna enjoys coming along to run around in the backyard and occasionally make herself comfortable on the couch!

Why they chose this property

The name says it is all. We chose this house because it truly was a Hidden Gem in the quaint village of Clifford, PA. We set out looking for a local home that guests can enjoy all year round and that is exactly what we found. We enjoy the firepit just about all year round. The fall is prime time to appreciate the foliage and local orchards and pumpkin patches. Winter is excellent for skiing at Elk or Montage Mountain or cozying up and cooking a home cooked meal in our kitchen with family and friends over the holidays. Spring is a great time to get out on the D&H Rail Trail with your bikes and get a tour of a local maple syrup farm. Enjoy a coffee on the deck in the summer time and explore the lakes and trails nearby along with the beautiful wedding venues such as Takash's Grove and the Farm at Cottrell Lake. Ultimately we chose this home to update because we saw it's potential and fell in love with giving it a new story. We instantly felt comfortable and wanted our friends and family to enjoy it too! We hope you feel comfortable, safe, and relaxed when you stay at the Hidden Gem.