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UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK!

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A wooden cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a spiral staircase.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden floors, and a dining area set for a meal.
A wooden interior with a stone fireplace, wooden benches, and a painting of deer.
A wooden interior with a large dining table, benches, and a sofa.
A rustic dining area with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a large table set for a meal.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade and game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

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Gaines, PA

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

THE CHERRY ROOM (extra room--optional add-on)

1 Queen Bed

THE HICKORY ROOM

1 Queen Bed

THE MAPLE ROOM

3 Single Bunk Beds

THE RED OAK ROOM

3 Single Bunk Beds

THE WALNUT ROOM

1 Queen Bed

THE WHITE OAK ROOM

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1/BEDROOM AREA

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2/BEDROOM AREA

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3/BEHIND UTILITY ROOM

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4/IN UTILITY ROOM

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK!

A DREAM FOR THOSE WHO ENJOY NATURE AND WILDLIFE ALONG WITH THE WARM PEACE OF AN EVENING FIRESIDE! Stroll along an old railroad bed beside a babbling and pristine trout stream running along breathtaking mountain views. A one-of-a-kind property with more than 500 private acres containing many hillside trails for your exclusive enjoyment--many options for hiking, horseback riding and cross-country skiing or just wandering and wondering.

The flat open areas around the cabin and our full-size barn offer a variety of sites for your private events including weddings, reunions and corporate retreats. To get even further away, an extensive variety of open and wooded trails meander across and over the mountain for many miles...and we are just up the road from the north entrance to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon!

Sunsets bring on a sort of magnetism to our unmatched fire pit where many flames of debate have settled the differences of the past among friends. Of course, there is always another matter called to order for the next evening, or of course you can simply lean back, unwind, and find your answers in the stars...of which there are many! Very far from any neighbors, only the trees will hear your singing and tales, and they will pass along only a few whispers....

Inside the cabin, enjoy extensive hand-crafted woodwork and construction hewn from timbers on the property. Relax in front of a unique and inviting stone fireplace built from stones gathered from the property and surrounded by floor to ceiling windows. The fireplace rises from the center of the room with a cylindrical stack stretching up a two-story atrium and alongside a rustic spiral timber staircase. You won't want to leave this cabin...!

--Doors to the cabin and some out-buildings are monitored by exterior security cameras for protection of both you and us.

--Make sure you are aware of advance notice requirement and fees for linens & towels, pets, total guests more than 10 or extra room.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Separate arrangements must be made for venue barn.
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
ATV's require advanced permission and kept ONLY on gravel drive and trails, Nothing on grass or through fields--violations forfeit security deposit.
NO FIREWORKS AT ANY TIME!
Traveler must have a 4-star rating. Add'l fees and 1 week advanced notice for more than 10 people, extra room or linens and towels.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 503155vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Separate arrangements must be made for venue barn.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Gaines

Located in Gaines, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Cherry Springs State Park and Asaph Wild Area can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Coudersport Golf Club. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Gaines, PA

Restaurants

  • ‪Plaza Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Wonder Bar & Grill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Log Cabin Inn - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK!?

As of 7 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK! on 9 Sept 2026 start from AU$1,051, 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 UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is UNFORGETTABLE TIMES...500+ ACRES, 3/4 MILE ON PINE CREEK! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 9 mi (15 km) of Galeton Public Library, John J. Collins Memorial Park and Asaph Wild Area. Asaph Run Picnic Area and Lyman Run Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 21 out of 214 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 214 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 214 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 214 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at the Octagon. The house is a cool concept and the property was fun to explore. The area has lots to see an do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay here was exceptional from start to finish. Beautiful house. Excellent views. Fishing in this area is phenomenal. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joseph D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is a unique but very nice place. Nice open floor plan, nice fire pit, beautiful property. The game room is a nice touch and we look forward to renting it again. Town people were all very nice also. Definitely a place to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruce M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this place. Great outdoor activity options and unique cabin design.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We keep returning to the Octagon at Pine Creek for its beautiful property and perfect cabin. Already looking forward to next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was amazing... beutiful scenery... planty of wildlife.. pets loved it.. we loved it.. will definitely visit again... love the property and all surounding it... thank you for the memories!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Great place for a weekend away

Stayed for the 4th of July weekend with 8 people and had more than enough space in the house for all of us. The place was clean when we got there, and everything was great for a weekend away from it all
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient check-in/out process. The cabin was spacious and clean on an amazing piece of land. Beautiful views. Very relaxing trip. Cabin was equipped with everything we needed. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2025
We love our repeat renters--it makes everything easier and more enjoyable on both ends!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

PA Grand Canyon

Great location really close to the PA grand canyon. Well maintained property perfect for anyone. We really enjoyed our weekend here!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
We appreciate grateful renters, and we continue to strive for improvement!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Valarie R.

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

Wonderful family weekend

Wonderful long weekend with the family. Everything was super easy from check in to check out. Beautiful location with only a short drive to the local sites. It was a wonderful place to celebrate my husband's 60th birthday with oir kids and grandkids.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2025
Entire families always enjoy our cabin and property that offers such a wide variety of unique and appealing activities along with both large open, flat spaces for games along with wooded and scenic hills along miles of trails!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Walter Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The property did not aupply sheets or towels even though i have an email that says they do. At 11pm when everyone went to bed we found a different email stating that that costs extra and isnt available without notice. Then the owner decided to keep my security deposit claiming that my dog damaged the sheets that he did not provide.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr 2026
Unfortunately this guest failed to read the details provided explaining all the rules and accommodations. While we repeatedly urge renters to feel free to call with any questions, this guest did not reach out to us or comment until 10 days after departure and immediately following an appropriate deduction from the security deposit. We had shockingly discovered dog excrement found on a bed wrapped under a bedspread and atop the bed liner--this couldn't have been covered over like this by the dog (!!). Those soiled bed items were quickly disposed of, so no longer on the premises, just a very disappointed home-owner left behind here...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie Zhu M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly amazing unconventional wooden cabin! We, a group of 8 stayed comfortably in the estate. We enjoyed so much the scenery in the morning, with the deer and landscape in front of us.Hope we will come back again next year, and spend a few more nights!Joe has been very responsive to our questions.Thanks a lot! 谢谢！Julie
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd G.

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

Perfect thanksgiving holiday home!!

Great property and sensational owner communication!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
We strive for open communications throughout your experience--this is the best way to make the most of the planning and trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Zach R.

The house was very comfortable, clean and cozy. The design is awesome and very family oriented

The property is great for exploring and hiking. We hope to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
...and it will take many visits to explore all our hills and property have to offer!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kirthayannee M.

Relaxing.

Amazing place, view, and very relaxing! Definitely a place to be in summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar 2020
...and we still have a few summer dates remaining! Every season brings new and different opportunities to enjoy nature...
Verified review

8/10 Good

Maribeth W.

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

Sibling weekend

Great place for handling a good size group. Spectacular scenery, very remote, peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2024
Yes, the property is unique and land is large and scenic--hard to find a match!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay! Joe was very accommodating and worked with us to make our stay the best possible! He even helped us out when we had trouble with the TV on out first night. The beds were very comfortable. I was so glad they were not box spring mattresses. This place is so much prettier in person. It snowed the whole time we were there & everything was covered in ice. But that didn't stop us from exploring the property & climbing the mountain. I might have fallen a few times, but it was worth it. Thanks for allowing us to stay at such a beautiful property. We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jan 2026
While the cabin and accommodations have been massively upgraded in comfort and appeal, the best times are had by those who love what nature provides in the outdoors! That is why we provide and maintain many miles of trails both on the flatter stream-side setting along with the challenging mountain of ours on which you can explore and wander for miles and days!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

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

Family Weekend Fun

We enjoyed our stay at the Octagon for the second year in a row. Thank you for the beautiful, peaceful accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr 2023
We love our repeat guests, and our calendar is filling more and more each year with them! During personal travels recently to Boston, my daughter and I met up with a father and son who have returned with the same extended family group for more than 8 years in a row now--what a priceless result!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

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

Cabin on the farm

Fun cabin experience! Joe ( the host ) Super nice guy ! The game room was a great place to hang out The cabin had a great cozy feel .
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

donna p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean - accommodations bedrooms were great, kitchen was very well stocked for the meals we needed to prepare.The house was so unique we were impressed by the amount of room we actually had.The bonus game room was a nice added feature.The best feature was the outside - trails for exploring, creek for fishing, and of course the fire pit.I think the only time we used the tv was to watch the Steelers play.This was truly a remarkable adventure.
Relaxing by the creek
Helping dad pull the wood
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
While we do have large TV's in both the cabin and our "Booth"/(game room) for perhaps inclement weather days, we think this renter was spot on with the best use of our property--there is so much natural variety, amazing sights and simple wild beauty to take in that is not available in congested, fast-paced urban settings! The outdoor experiences and memories are priceless and insatiable...and we have some great views!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Forever Memories

The stay was spectacular and the immersion into the wildlife was stunning. The rustic and clean house was always comforting and a joy to stay in. Centrally located in the area's attractions made it easy to enjoy all the area has to offer.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2024
Glad to hear all our new upgrades have made a positive impact! More in the works...
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas W.

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

Had a great time

My group had a great time on the property. It was a great bang for our buck and we had plenty of space so that we all felt comfortable. We hope to be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
We are thrilled to have more and more repeat guests, and we strive to add significant upgrades each year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed M.

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

Fishing

Great property to satisfy large group
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2025
Our cabin is such that even a group of 3 or 6 people feel quite cozy in the charming cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

denise v.

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

Absolutely perfect

Beautiful property The house was cleaned and had so much to offer Can’t wait to come back Denise
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
We love our repeat guests! More improvements and enjoyment for next season when you come!

About the host

Hosted by Joe & Maitland Sroba

Host profile image
Bucks County, PA born and raised, I went south to UVA for both undergrad and grad school, open-minded enough to marry a VA Tech Hokie! Currently living in Richmond, yet I never lost the love for the PA mountains. I find it very pleasing and fulfilling to give our children the opportunity to explore and maintain a connection to nature's beauty and bounty!

Why they chose this property

We have searched the PA Wilds for purchase opportunities for more than 20 years never quite finding that 'special' place until now. We'd love to share this gem with you...

What makes this property unique

This much frontage along a pristine trout stream is a rare find. Combined with the expert country craftsmanship of the interior along with the breathtaking mountain views, this property was impossible to pass up!

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