Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek

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A rustic cabin with a stone facade, a steeply pitched roof, and a small porch with wooden chairs.
A wooden desk with a candle, books, and a vase of flowers by a window with a forest view.
A rustic interior with a wooden table displaying cheese, bread, and a fruit basket. Two wine glasses and a bottle are also visible.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, desk, chair, and a window with a view of trees.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a chandelier.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to George W. Childs Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Dingmans Ferry, PA
  • Place, George W. Childs Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Birchwood Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible Bed

1 Double Futon

Crib

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Dingmans Ferry

Dingmans Ferry is home to this holiday home. The Upper Mill and Grey Towers National Historic Site are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bushkill Falls and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Hemlock Farms Administration Office and Mountain Laurel Performing Arts Center are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Dingmans Ferry, PA

What's nearby

  • George W. Childs Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lower Birchwood Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Dingmans Falls - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Bushkill Falls - 27 min drive - 24.6 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Silverlake Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Layton Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Walpack Inn - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪SideStreet Bar & Grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Delight - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek?

As of 29 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek on 1 Nov 2026 start from AU$1,992, 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 Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek located?

Situated in Dingmans Ferry, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of George W. Childs Park, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Lower Birchwood Lake. Veterans Memorial Park and Nyce Lake are also within 2 miles (3 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. 13 out of 13 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

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

Wonderful property and location

Enjoyed a peaceful stay in this quaint cottage along a gurgling stream in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

The Governor's Cottage in Dingman's Ferry was a perfect weekend getaway. The cottage was warm and welcoming with a beautiful creek right outside. The owners, Sonda and Lee, provided great tips and suggestions about the surrounding area. We enjoyed eating out in Milford, hiking with our dogs in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, napping on the hammock outside the cottage and sipping on wine beside the fireplace.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tranquility

This place is not done justice by the pictures and description. If you imagined a getaway place this is what you’d have dreamed up. A stream literally right out the front door, stone and wood, fireplace… fantastic!. The entire property would be a fantastic place to gather as family for an event or just to get away from the world for a bit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2021
Thanks Scott.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect in Every Way

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we had last minute scramble to find a place for 3 adults and our dogs. Lee was responsive and allowed us to rent it on the day of check-in. Thank you for saving our Thanksgiving. The Governor's Retreat was perfect. Clean, cozy, quiet and relaxing are the terms that come to mind. We can not wait to visit it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Dec 2022
Thank you Scott. We were happy to "save" your family's Thanksgiving and look forward to meeting you on your next visit. Sonda & Lee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A unique and idyllic property.

This is a special place, uniquely situated feet from the Dingmans Creek. The cabin is well appointed and cared after, the pride of owners Lee and Sonda, a peaceful retreat from the busy world outside Dingmans Ferry. We thoroughly enjoyed the cabin and the company of the owners, enjoying a beautiful early fall weekend. Our only regret is being too early for the peak foliage but we enjoyed being outdoors for meals and fires for a spectacular night. We also enjoyed Lee's retelling of the history of the place and the cabin and it was special to know the history of Gov Sproul, a name familiar to all from Delco. The Govenor's Retreat is a truly special place and one we'd like to revisit with our dog, Sasha.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than expected

Cottage was amazing. Scenery was beautiful. The pictures and descriptions online are very accurate, but you cannot fully appreciate it until you’re there in person. The property host (Lee) was very friendly and accommodating. We don’t often say this about weekend getaways, but we will be back here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
Thank you for the kind review. We look forward to seeing you again. Warm regards, Sonda and Lee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful!!

This was a very much needed little break! The cottage is spectacular and everything was so clean. Lee was the best host giving ideas and tips for walking trails and eating out! We really enjoyed our stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Thank you Stacey. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely retreat near the Delaware Water Gap

We had a lovely time at Lee and Sonda's cottage on their beautiful property. They live on site and welcomed us with a tour and a little history of the Governor's Retreat. The stream running through is lovely and the structure is intricately built. It was the perfect spot for our anniversary weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity now

We were looking for a quiet, peaceful place. And we found it. Thank you for sharing this lovely place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Our most favorite place ever

My husband, dog and I spent memorial day weekend at the Governor's retreat and we cannot wait to return. The photos do not do this place justice. It truly is magical. We enjoyed hiking nearby, there were several really great restaurants and unique shops, and best of all, we were ably to truly relax. Close to everything, but we felt like we were worlds away. Lee and Sonda were wonderful hosts.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Dream Stay

Dear Sonda I want to thank you for the BEAUTIFUL time we've spent at the cottage. So many details to enjoy; the house is amazing (it truly is an award winner and a landmark), two days of a dream. It was warm, it was comfortable, it was amazing from the second we came. The housekeeper is great, everything was clean, ready, spotless. For those who will visit I want to say - all you might need is in the house - towels, soap, shampoo, drying fan, books, movies, CDs... The kitchen has all the utensils and appliances. I would love to recommend the house to all my friends and visit myself again.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Arts & Crafts beauty harmony with outdoors

This arts and crafts stone cottage was without comparison the most beautiful place we have ever stayed. Two fireplaces, stone floors, charmingly decorated, much larger than anticipated. The beautiful trees, the roaring creek, the stone-top outdoor tables and various outdoor nooks - numerous near-by locations to hike. Lovely town of Milford nearby for groceries, antiques, fine dining, casual dining and so forth. However next time we may just plan on never leaving the grounds. Were there for our 27th anniversary - plan on coming back when possible with two of our children for hiking, tennis and fishing. Thank you Sonda and Lee for sharing your retreat with us.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2020
This a wonderful review. We get a lot of repeat business. Sonda Miller
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Magical weekend!

We just returned from a wonderful weekend at the Governor's Cottage in Dingman's Ferry. Both the cottage and property are beautiful and relaxing. Sonda and Lee were incredibly gracious hosts - recognizing our anniversary and giving us a tour of the surrounding property. We actually looked at the calendar to book our NEXT trip while we were still there. Can't wait to go back!
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