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Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range

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Escape to the PA Wilds at Camp Critter, nestled along Hicks Run. Experience a peaceful getaway with a spacious living area and fully equipped kitchen. Two large decks invite relaxation, while kids can play in the 2-acre yard or explore nearby State Gamelands and Elk State Forest.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom93 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range

  • Welcome! Camp Critter is situated along the banks of Hicks Run and provides perfect accommodation for anyone who wants to experience the PA Wilds. Whether you are a hunter, fisherman or just want a peaceful getaway, this is the place for you.

    Several improvements were completed in February of 2025 including: New Living Room Furniture, a newly repainted kitchen and a newly refinished kitchen table. We also provided several new items in the kitchen as well as some new mats and area rugs to freshen things up. More improvements to come as the year progresses.

    The Cabin features a fully equipped kitchen, spacious living area and room to sleep 8. There are two large decks, front and back for relaxing, listening to waters of Hicks run or watching the Elk and Deer that frequently visit the yard. A gas grill is available with propane provided. The yard is roughly 2 acres and provides plenty of space for the kids to run around.

    Camp Critter is a 20 minute drive from the Benezette Visitors Center and walking distance from the Hicks Run Viewing Area. The cabin sits on Hicks Run, a stocked trout stream accessible from the back yard. If hunting or hiking is your intent, the cabin is just minutes away from State Gamelands and the Elk State Forest.

    Please Note: The owners DO NOT provide Linens or bath towels at Camp Critter. This is due to having no laundry services available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Some LED lighting used
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

We have a Leave it Like you Found it Cleaning Policy. Please refer to the rental agreement for details

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Driftwood, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Elk Mountain Winery and Leaning Pines Public Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pine Tree Trail Natural Area and Bucktail State Park Natural Area. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking, hiking/biking trails, and hunting nearby. Visit our Driftwood travel guide
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Benezette, PA

What's nearby

  • A town with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by autumn-colored trees and houses.
    Main St Park
    18 min drive - 19.1 km
  • A large elk with prominent antlers in a grassy field with trees in the background.
    Elk Country Visitor Center
    21 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Pine Tree Trail Natural Area
    6 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Bucktail State Park Natural Area
    16 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Little Museum
    21 min drive - 13.5 km

Restaurants

  • The Bear Den Smokehouse and Tavern
    23 min drive
  • Bud's Bar
    14 min drive
  • Dylan's Chicken
    4 min drive
  • Sterling Run Tavern
    23 min drive
  • sterling run tavern
    80 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Pine Tree Trail Natural Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Bucktail State Park Natural Area and Little Museum. Main St Park and Elk Country Visitor Center are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Rustic and all the comforts of home in the Heart of the Elk Range Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 202 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan K.

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

Weekend getaway

Awesome place. Great location. Everything you need for a getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul Y.

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

Mountains

Very nice area cabin is good will return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory N.

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

Family from Germany

Was a great stay brought family from Germany with
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

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

Camp Critter

Excellent stay, Seth is a great host. Perfect location and camp for a weekend getaway with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale E.

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

3 day getaway

I enjoyed a nice, short stay at camp Critter. All the comforts of home. Checking in and out was a breeze. The location was great too!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave S.

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

4th year back...I think.

Camp Critter is a great place to stay. We've stayed here 4 years now, maybe 5. It is a great location and fishing in the area is excellent. Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

melissa b.

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

Last minute vacation

It was wonderful. It was everything the property listing said it would be. Very quiet and enjoyable. Definitely will go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Valentines Weekend

We had an amazing stay. The cabin was beautiful as well as the surrounding area. Me and the family cannot wait to return in the summertime so we can take full advantage of the sightseeing. My only complaint is that the house was full of ladybugs so we were up majority of the first night cleaning.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Martin Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

Had a good stay. Everything was as described. The kitchen could use a few more items - there was a curious lack of spoons. Also, we brought our own sheets, but there were also not enough blankets in the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christi M.

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

Little Slice of Heaven

We arrived a few minutes early and were able to meet the owners of the cabin. Very nice gentleman. The first morning when I went to open the door to have coffee on the porch, there was an Elk right in the front yard munching on the tree. There are also deer that visit the yard on a daily basis. The cabin was perfect. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey V.

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

PA wilds BDR stay

Stayed in cabin that is right off of section 3 not far from the Elk visitor center on the route. Was perfect for doing the route in a few days with a good base camp without all your camping gear on bike and hang out and cook on the fire with your crew at the end of long day with a cold beverage. It was excellent. Only advice, bring drinking water. Good for cleaning and safe to drink just would not recommend it for drinking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis G.

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

Four veterans reunion weekend

Spent the weekend looking for elk sheds, eating, good food, and drinking adult beverages. Very nice property. Well laid out with ample room together and relax. Will definitely come back and stay here in the future. Be sure to bring your own linens, towels and wash clothes, and bottled water to brush her teeth. The master bedroom only has one outlet. So if you wear a CPAP, be sure to bring an extension cord.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer in Benezette

We had a great time. The cabin was nice, could have been a little more clean, but everything worked perfectly there were plenty of kitchen supplies. The front porch needed the furniture wiped off. There were lots of bugs/insects but I’m assuming that’s because it is summer. The water had the strong odor but you get past it. Bring lots of bottled water because you cannot drink the well water. We would like to return in the fall sometime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Family fun

We stayed with another family- 4 adults and 4 kids. Rooms and beds suited us well. We had rain, but still enjoyed playing in the creek and hanging out on the covered porch playing games. We saw some Elk at the nearby viewing area at dawn and dusk every day! We did have something big take the trash cans off the deck and scatter them overnight one night. We brought our own wood for the campfire, but there was some there if needed. We had an overall fun, relaxing time in nature.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori D.

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

Great location

We spent the weekend at Camp Critter and we all loved it! Unfortunately, it rained all weekend, but we made the best of it! The creek at the cabin wasn’t ideal for fishing, but if you travel to the end of the road there’s a great spot on the Sinnemahoning stocked trout. We explored Benezette and saw several elk. The kids liked the visitors center along with the little shops through town. The cabin was perfect for relaxing on the covered porch listening to the rain. It was clean upon arrival and a beautiful cabin. There are close neighbors and some neighborhood activity, but it certainly didn’t bother us at all. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back in the future, when time allows, for another weekend in Benezette!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shane w.

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

Easter weekend

Nice and peaceful setting. property could use some minor work. Had to put bathroom door handle back on as it fell off, One bed upstairs is broken. Propped it up to support it. Porch steps are like ice when wet. Water stinks. Recommend bringing own water to drink and cook with. All in all would rent again. Short drive off main road, Elk tracks in yard. Property is semi clean and kitchen is pretty well stocked with anything you need. Really should clean up scrap laying around in back wooded area and old pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lysette M.

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

Miss the fireplace but still a great time

Comfy cabin, like the new bed downstairs. This was our 4th stay here and for the most part it was wonderful as the other 3 times. “Fireplace” should be removed from the listing as that was always a selling point for us The smell of fuel burning outside was a new turnoff as well, along with XL piles of dog poop in the front and back by the fire pit. There should be some sort of path to the outdoor fire pit as it’s very muddy and hard not to track dirt in. We tried to make a fire outside but the pit was too wet. Other than that we had a great time watching movies with the Roku and felt at home with our 3 pups in this cozy cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic and well appointed for a great family get together. Host was super responsive. We appreciated it was pet friendly. Would definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wendy H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Host was easily accessible, property is gorgeous!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is perfect and the cabin is nice and cozy!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Nathan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is in a great location. The stream out back is beautiful and the mountains surrounding brings a sense of peace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
property was nice and clean. everything went smooth checking in. A supply of wood wood be nice. The grill on porch needs replaced. Inside burners are very rusty and falling apart. Other than that it was a great getaway. Peaceful and serine. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chris R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love the location . Love the creek so peaceful
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thos is a great property-one of our favorites in the area! This was our second stay at Camp Critter. Such a great location & lovely property- it's just far enough out, but not too far. Hope to visit again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

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

Always a great stay!

I can’t express how awesome the owners of this property are and
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025