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Cook Forest-Pet Friendly-Free Firewood-A/C

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Exterior
the Hemlock Haus in the snow
Tree House living area
Tree House two twins
Tree House Queen Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Laundry
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Cooksburg, PA
  • Cook Forest State Park Office
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Cook Forest State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Clear Creek State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 Mountain Mama

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1 Tree House

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Mountain Mama

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2 Tree House

2 Twin Beds

Mountain Mama

1 Double Sofa Bed

Tree House

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Mountain Mama

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Tree House

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Cook Forest-Pet Friendly-Free Firewood-A/C

Welcome to The Hemlock Haus and Cook Forest State Park. Our goal is that you have a vacation to remember. Cook Forest State park is home to the Oldest Old growth hemlock forest in the area. The state park offers many educational events throughout the summer.
The beautiful Clarion River runs through Cook Forest State park and is within walking distance from The Hemlock Haus. The Clarion River was voted most beautiful river in PA and commemorated on a stamp in 2019. Spend a lazy day enjoying river there are two canoe liveries in the area (within walking distance) that rent canoes, tubes, and kayaks.
A short drive away to Leeper, PA will take you to the rails to trails bike path. Enjoy magnificent views as you bike through tree covered paths and into the fields of PA. The trailhead in Leeper has ample parking and the trails are paved and easily enjoyed by children and adults.
We have two cabins on our property and we live next door. Mountain Mama and The Tree House (2nd story) that each sleep 6. Each cabin has a kitchen, dining area, living area, two bedrooms and a bathroom. Perfect for traveling with family or friends.
We would love to help you plan your trip to Cook Forest with insider tips and ideas. Please let us know how we can help.

HOUSE RULES:

In order to insure the quality stay of other campers and future guests, the following is a list of house rules for your stay :

All Hemlock Haus stays require a signed rental agreement (within 24 hours of booking), a security deposit and a valid ID. All paperwork must be completed within 24 hours, that includes security deposit paperwork, rental agreement, and valid ID on file. If they aren’t your reservation will be cancelled. Sorry!

You must supervise your children at all times. Screens on windows will not prevent falls and cabin is not child proofed in any way. You are renting at your own risk.

No smoking indoors or on balcony. You may smoke outside in open areas or firerings. Smoking indoors will forfeit your deposit and cause immediate termination of your stay with no refund. Owner is allergic to cigarette smoke.

Please do not remove bath towels from cabin. Please bring towels for water activities, if you forget yours we are happy to provide you with beach towels.

Fires must be put out before going to bed or leaving property. Please do not bring firewood from outside the area (State Park Rule), we will provide you with firewood during your stay.

For your comfort, we treat the well water. Water is treated between 2 am and 6am. Please don't use water or flush during those times.

All dishes must be washed and put away, grill cleaned, and all food and trash disposed of before you check out. Please secure trash cans so wildlife will not get into them. Please do not strip beds as the cleaner spot clean the sheets before taking to the laundry mat.

We have a septic system. Unfortunately, You can not flush ANYTHING other than toilet paper. Condoms, qtips, flushable wipes, tampons, gum, etc must be thrown in trash can.

It is our pleasure to host you and we hope you will make memories that last a lifetime here.

Property manager

Jennifer Traugott

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Laundry
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cabins are not childproofed in anyway
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Up to two dogs stay free. Must be on leash at all
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No cigarette or vaping in the house, you may feel
Guests must provide valid Driver's License, sign Rental Agreement, and abide by all house rules.
Guest must have a credit card on file for $500 per cabin total $1000.00 security deposit hold.
Guests acknowledge that they have read listing, understand property listing, and recognize cabins have no cell signal.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Cooksburg

Cooksburg is home to this cabin. Red Bandana Winery and Lost in the Wilds Brewing are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cook Forest State Park and Clear Creek State Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Cooksburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Cook Forest State Park Office - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Cook Forest State Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts - 8 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Clear Creek State Park - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Clarion University - 28 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmer's Inn Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Cooksburg Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Cousin Basils - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trails End Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Sportsman Paradise - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cook Forest-Pet Friendly-Free Firewood-A/C pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cook Forest-Pet Friendly-Free Firewood-A/C?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cook Forest-Pet Friendly-Free Firewood-A/C?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cook Forest-Pet Friendly-Free Firewood-A/C located?

Situated in Cooksburg, this cabin is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Cook Forest State Park Office and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cook Forest State Park. Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts and Clear Creek State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Amazing getaway!

The property and location was perfect for us and Jennifer and her family were perfect hosts, and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Family stay

We so enjoy the large open outdoor dining area. The location was wonderful! The owners were so willing to help us with our stay in anyway we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

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

Hemlock Haus

Loved the location. Great little getaway. If we needed something all you had to do is ask. Thank you Jennifer Christy ,Dave
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Thanks to Our Hosts!

Hemlock Haus was a perfect spot for our family. The "old" ones stayed on the bottom unit and the "youngsters" stayed in the top unit. Our ages went from 90 to 28. The place was great and the hosts were wonderful. Anything we needed was taken care of quickly. Conveniently located near everything in the Forest.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

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

Cook park

Unit very clean. Great location. Hostess easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Relaxing Stay

This house is a great place for family fun. Hosts we friendly and helpful! The outdoor space is great for eating, playing or just hanging out. Would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Great location!

Jen was an absolutely wonderful host! The place was clean with a gorgeous setting. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita M.

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

Secluded Retreat

Loved how private the area was but yet so close to all the activities we wanted to enjoy. Owners were very attentive to our needs. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Home away from home

We had a WONDERFUL stay! Eveything was close by, the beautiful property, the multiple fire pits, air conditioning, cookware, stocked cabins, covered patio, etc. We look forward to coming back next year! You go above and beyond for your guests and it shows. Thank you for guiding us with activites around town, answering texts quickly, and being a friend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

Great Location to Cook Forest!

I would like to start by stating that the hosts are top notch! They were extremely responsive and were able to provide everything that we needed! We arrived late on our check in day, and all of the stores were already closed. The hosts were nice enough to give us a bag of charcoal so that we could cook our food! We also had a graduation party and the pavilion was a great way to host the family. I would definitely recommend to anyone visiting the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael K.

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

Enjoyable extended weekend with Family

We rented both units for an extended weekend with family. When we arrived, the property was clean, stocked with linens, and had plenty of games available if we wanted to play them. The property is centrally located with easy access to the activities in the area. There are trails and a canoe livery in close proximity to the property. We explored Cook Forest during the day and returned to Hemlock Haus in the evening to have dinner under the large pavilion, then gather around the fire. The owner is friendly, easy to get in touch with and even touched base a couple times to see how our stay was going and ask if we needed anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally F.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Perfect Cooks Forest location near trails and the river. Very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the multiple areas to dine and gather. Hosts are welcoming and eager to ensure a pleasant stay. Definitely recommend!! My 80 year old parents found it most pleasant!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe R.

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

A slice of paradise!

Clean, well kept property nestled in Cook’s Forest PA. Owners were very polite and accommodating. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Juidith P.

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

Biking rail trails.

The VRBO is near several beautiful paved rail trails. The owners are very considerate and helpful. It is great for privacy and family togetherness.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald M.

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

Cook Forest

Terrific hosts! Plenty of firewood for evenings. Well stocked kitchen. Beautiful patio.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki N.

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

Peaceful and convenient to activities

Hosts were amazing; always available and helpful. My low oil light came on on the drive up and they provided me with oil! Convenient location and the property is well maintained. So glad linens and kitchen necessities provided. Great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Hemlock Haus is Awesome!

We stayed here with family and rented both units; it was perfect! The place was super clean and had AMAZING outdoor space. Jen was a superb host. She had great recommendations on things to do, restaurants, hikes, etc. And she was always checking in to make sure that we had everything. (We needed extra blankets and had them in minutes.) The location was great too. I cannot recommend this place highly enough!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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

Great place to stay at Cooks Forest

Very nice cabin right on the edge of Cooks Forest! The host lives next door which is convenient if there are any questions or issues. Note it is not two separate cabins, it is an up and down. The step into the cabin may be difficult to negotiate for elderly or those with poor mobility. Overall we loved the cabin and location… we plan to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

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

Great stay

The cabins were nice and clean. We loved the backyard patio, it was a big area with a fireplace and picnic tables. That was perfect for playing cards and hanging around the fire. We also loved that Jen let us use their backyard, it is a huge backyard with a trampoline and swing. The backyard was perfect for setting up games with plenty of space. The check in process was easy, Jen greeted us and gave us a tour of the property. She even marked on the map restaurants and places we could visit. The check out process was simple and easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

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

Gem in the Woods

A+ start to finish. Jennifer could not have been nicer and very accommodating. The two cabins were spotless. Everything we needed for the week was at our fingertips. The location was very close to all the Cook forest trails and fishing. Just a lovely place, can not speak more highly of the experience. We will return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V., Stroudsburg

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

Charm and Convenience in the Forest

Hemlock Haus comprises two units, one on the first floor and one on the second floor. Each has a separate entrance. We rented both units for our vacation. We were impressed by the owner's hospitality. She lives next-door. The greeting that we received upon arrival was so incredibly personalized. She asked if we'd been to the area before and upon finding out that we had not, produced an area map and noted spots of recreational interest, restaurants, and activities. She followed up with a text of restaurant specials and other highlights. The units were immaculate and stocked with paper products, towels and bedding. and a complete kitchen. There is no cell service in the area but if you turn on wifi calling on your phone, you can access the calls and texts you need through their internet connection as long as you remain near the house. There are plenty of trails for hiking. The ones in the old-growth forest are pretty easy, and the forest itself is serene. The Clarion River is a short walk down the hill. It is a shallow, meandering river that is perfect for tubing or canoeing. We saw folks picnicing along the shore and wading in the clean water We liked this place so much that it encourages us to return to Cook Forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie V.

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

Our weekend away

I can’t express how amazing this stay was! Jennifer and Kurt were the best hosts! Definitely accommodating and so kind! Would absolutely recommend this cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer Traugott

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Almost five years ago our family left the bustle of DFW (and great Mexican Food) to live a quiet dream in Cook Forest. Our property came with two cabin rentals formally known as the Tree House. The Tree House Cabins were rented out by the previous owners since the 1970's. We have many years of experience in the hospitality, sales, and the business world and look forward to providing you with nicest "Southern Hospitality" during your stay. Please let us know how we can help you plan your stay, we are here to serve you.

What makes this property unique

Great for vacationing with family and friends. Vacation with your group all day and retreat to your own cabin at night for privacy and comfort.