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Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​

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Time to relax in our Cabin built in 1925 and a member of the Historical Society!
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Room
Living area
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Culver Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Branchville, NJ
  • Place, Culver Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Stokes State Forest
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Kittatinny Lake
    ‪14 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​

Our cabin nestled in the woods with a screened in porch that makes you feel you are in a tree house. From the screened in porch there is a winter view of our 555 acre lake. Enjoy pristine waters of Culver Lakes private community. Although this cottage is not lake front, you have a private dock with use of canoe, rowboat and 2 kayaks included in your rental. Great spot for fishing, no gear provided. 16+ license required. Located just across the lake is our community sandy beach with great swimming, food, ice cream and games. This is an excellent place for the kids. Life guards are on duty. Seasonal activities summer/fall/winter. Close to water parks, youth theme park, zoo and museum, hiking trails, zip lining and more. Linens provided for a family of 6 or bring your own for an easy check out. Great place for a relaxing, fun filled vacation. Appalachian trail nearby, excellent waterfalls, hiking and biking. We are right next to Stokes State Forest. $300.00 damage control security deposit required, refundable within 7 days of your departure via mail. No Smoking/no pets.

Summer is weekly only. Your lake rights are included in your weekly rental. Any rental that is less than 7 days will have an additional $40 charge for lake access badges.

Country Log Cabin: This log cabin was built in l925 and is listed in the Historical Society. It has cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace and lots of 'old world' charm. It has been fully restored with cabin charm and is clean and comfortable. The large screened in porch off the living room is a great place to relax, play cards, enjoy a meal or a good book. Below that we have added a new room with trundle bed and a washer/dryer. View of 555 acre lake from Upper North Shore Road which backs Stokes State Forest. Internet, cable TV with VCR/DVD player is there for your enjoyment and a charcoal grill is provided without charcoal. Private dock 5 minutes away with canoe, 2 kayaks and row boat for your use. Sandy beach with swing set as mentioned above, several golf courses within 15 minutes of the cabin. Affordable family restaurants close by. Easy food shopping 1 mile away. Wal-mart shopping area a 15 minute drive from the cabin with Staples, Models, Marshals, Home Goods and many more. 4 beach chairs provided. Life jackets not provided for infants/young children. NO CANDLES PLEASE.

Culver Lake: Culver Lake is a clean spring fed natural lake nestled in the Kittatinny mountains. We are neighbored by Stokes State Forest which helps to keep our private lake community filled with an abundance of wild life to enjoy including the great Bald Eagle. Fishing is enjoyed my many, license required. Our mornings on the water are uplifting and our sunsets are peaceful and magnificent. Come enjoy sitting on our sandy beach and soak up the sun or sit under a shady tree enjoy the summer breeze. Our clean water is inviting to swim in and diving board is great fun for all.

Golf: Minutes away you will find the Chrystal Springs Golf Resort at Black Bear reachable at 973-209-2521. Farmstead Golf Club in Lafayette @ 973-383-1666. Bear Brook Golf Club in Newton @973-383-2327. Hidden Acres Gold Course 973-948-9804.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
This is a great place for children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
We do not allow any pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
No dishes left in sink please
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is a family atmosphere and there are no parties of any kind. Quiet time is 10PM. Sound travels in the country. Read check out instructio
Accidents happen, please advise the owner so there are no surprises for the next guest

Important information

You need to know

Property # 134148
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Branchville

Located in Branchville, this cabin is near theme parks and on a lake. The Columns Museum and The Upper Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Springs Golf Resort and Hidden Acres golf Course. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Skylands Stadium, or consider a night out at Airport Pub & Package. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Branchville, NJ

What's nearby

  • Culver Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stokes State Forest - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Kittatinny Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Kittattiny Beach - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sussex County Fairgrounds - 13 min drive - 14.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Quick Check - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Champion Of The Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Barnyard - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Layton Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jumboland - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​ pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​?

As of 27 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​ on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$954, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rustic country log cabin at Culver Lake.​ located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Stokes State Forest, Kittatinny Lake and Culver Lake. Kittattiny Beach and Stony Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed here during the Crawfish Festival and everything was as expected or better. Barbara was a great host, the cabin was clean and cute and exactly what we needed. Had dinner 2 minutes away at the Mountain Tavern - would highly recommend. Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Ilyssa: Thank you for your review and for caring for our cabin during your stay. It was great to meet Mary. Next time I hope to meet you as well. Regards, Barbara Cardinal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful & well stocked, the community was friendly & fun, and the host was AMAZING! Highly recommended…will definitely stay there again when in this area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2025
Thank you for caring for our cabin during your stay and for such a nice review. We look forward to hosting you again. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful, relaxing, long weekend and a beautiful setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Home, quiet, very relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Stacey, thank you for caring for our cabin during your stay. We hope to see you again. Barbara and Richard Cardinal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, had everything we needed. We hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Placed is beautiful and well maintained, like something from a story book, host made them selves available through text with any questions or concerns
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec 2025
Thank for caring for our cabin during your stay. We hope you return again to enjoy our little treasure. It was a pleasure to have you as guests. Barbara and Rich
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A nice little area to stay in

Enjoyable little cabin, nice lake, close to state and national parks. We explored the area with hikes and swims and got great ice cream at the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2023
Jay: Thank you for your review. It is much appreciated. We will be in touch. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the rustic log cabin! Everything was clean, comfortable and wonderfully decorated to highlight the history of the cabin. The location was perfect for beautiful scenery and relaxing. Being able to have a fire was a bonus! Barbara was very helpful and it was a pleasure hearing about the history of the home.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and want to thank you for caring for our cabin like it was your own. We look forward to having you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The best place

Great hosts, great history, great home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We welcome you back!! Barbara and Rich
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy cabin

Nice fireplace, enjoyable stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jan 2023
John, Thank you for your review and for caring for our cabin during your stay. We hope you come again. Tha Cardinals
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Barbara was very welcoming and helpful! Her adorable cabin was perfect for a weekend away. My husband and I hiked on nearby trails and went to dinner in the cute town of Milford. We hope to be back!
Cozy Cabin
Milford
Milford
Stokes Forest-Appalachian Trail
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Dec 2025
Thank you for caring for our cabin during your stay and for leaving it so tidy. We kappreciate our guests and hope to see you again. Barbara and Rich
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice cabin in the woods, well updated, clean and cozy.

I would be happy to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for your review and for taking good care of our little Cabin during your stay. You were model guests and we would love to have you return when you are back in our neck of the woods again!! Best regards, Barbara and Richard Cardinal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and charming cabin for a family it was winter and we can’t wait to enjoy a gateway during summer as well. Close to snowboarding the fireplace was awesome all details on the walls and decoration tells you the owners care and love their place. Barbara met us after checking in she’s kind and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Very beautiful and relaxing

Love the place very relaxing..
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Apr 2020
Thank you for your review, Hermelo. We look forward to your return. Barbara Cardinal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Getaway

Beautiful clean cabin! Everything exceeded expectations
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Historic stay

My wife and I enjoyed a weekend in this historic cabin in the woods. Privacy, Lake, nearby Animal Farm and late night outdoor fire pit made it a memorable experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2024
Mark: Thank you for your review and for taking care of our cabin during your stay. We hope to see you again. Barbara and Rich
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely getaway!

We had a great time in this cute cabin NJ! The beds were very comfy and we very much enjoyed the fireplace. Nearby Newton was fun for Thai food and a HomeGoods trip - lovely time away!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2022
Lisa: Thank you for your review. I want to thank you for caring for our cabin during your stay. We are happy you enjoyed yourselves and hope to see you again. Stay well, Barbara and Rich Cardinal
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Very nice place up in the mountains to get away for a bit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and cute cabin getaway

Just magical!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Dec 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay and we thank you for caring for the cabin. Barbara and Rich.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short visit

Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home Base

We enjoyed our stay. The lake was lovely. And it was close to lots of other things to do. It was also nice having a fire pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Helen: So glad you enjoyed your visit. I hope you made some fun memories for all 3 generations!! Please come again. Barbara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little cabin to call home for a week.

Our family of three enjoyed our stay in this well-cared-for cabin. It had everything we needed. Owners were very attentive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend at the Cabin

My wife and I had a wonderful weekend at the cabin. Very quiet, warm and cozy. A great place to unwind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Little Cabin

We had an amazing weekend of hiking, laughing,, eating and relaxing. Barbara was a most gracious host. Location was perfect for our plans, cabin was just right for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cabin. Excellent owners had a great time. The views and the are are magnificent.

Smooth transition. Great owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Nov 2020
Thank you for your review and for caring for our cabin during your stay. We hope you will try us again. Barbara and Rich

About the host

Hosted by Barbara & Richard Cardinal

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This cabin was built in 1925 by a member of the Disney family and it was used as a hunting lodge for his friends. There are several cabins, none the same, scattered in the area around the mother house across the street. This house is a member of the Historical Society and we cherish its welcoming charm.

Why they chose this property

When we saw this property, we knew we had to own it. It is so charming and cozy, not to mention it is part of Culver Lake and all it has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Lake rights to a private lake community for fishinig, swimming and row boating for our guests is a plus. Come back to the Cabin and feel the trees wrap themselves around you and put you a step back in time. Sit on the back screened in porch and relax in the peaceful quiet of the day with your favorite beverage. Evening brings fun around the chimnea toasting marshmallows and enjoying family fun.

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