Magical Cottage at the Governor's Retreat on Dingmans Creek

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Dingmans Ferry, Pa

George W. Childs Park14 min walk
Dingmans Falls12 min drive
Bushkill Falls26 min drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Convertible Bed

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

The cottage is nestled among high hemlocks facing Dingmans Creek, which can be heard gurgling night and day. After duty as a stable and carriage house the barn was converted to living quarters sometime in the 1950s. It was renovated in 2001 and won Better Homes and Garden’s Home Improvement Contest and was featured as their cover story in October 2002. The guidelines for the renovation were to “preserve the irreplaceable.”

The lower level has two fireplaces. The one in the living room is wood burning and the one in the kitchen is gas. The walls and floors are primarily stone and the living room's vaulted ceiling is 30 feet high. The six skylights allow guests to enjoy sun, rain and snow.

The loft has a magical bedroom with windows that overlook the creek. The cottage was featured in Better Homes and Gardens, Good Housekeeping and Wood Beautiful. It was also used as a location for Hallmark Cards 2005 Christmas card collection.

Property manager

Lee Miller

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Dingmans Ferry

This holiday home is located in Dingmans Ferry. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with rafting and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.

Dingmans Ferry, Pa

What's nearby

George W. Childs Park - 14 min walk
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - 16 min walk
Dingmans Falls - 12 min drive
Raymondskill Falls - 16 min drive
Bushkill Falls - 26 min drive

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

SideStreet Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Ray & Charles - 15 min drive
Good Time Pizza - 6 min drive
Failte - 11 min drive
Lakeview Plaza Market and Dairy Bar - 7 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.

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 and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Delaware River and Dingmans Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

26 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

28 Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

29 Nov 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike F.

7 Oct 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey L.

29 Sept 2021

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