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Bear Den Cottage on Penns Creek
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Exterior
Interior detail
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mifflinburg, PA
  • Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyard
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Mifflinburg Buggy Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Bucknell University
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Selinsgrove, PA (SEG-Penn Valley)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Clean!! Charming Cottage! Waterviews, WiFi, Outdoor Firepit, New Canvas Art TV


This open concept cottage is the most well appointed rental along the famous Penns Creek in Mifflinburg . It features three separate bedrooms, two of them in unique open loft area. The loft has full height ceilings adding to a spacious feeling. The cottage has the convenience of two baths one with a lovely claw foot soaker tub. There are two living room spaces to watch the large screen TV or just cuddle up by the wood fire place and read. The cottage has 180 degree views of Penns Creek and Jack's Mountain. An additional lot allows renter access to the creek and is just steps away. The cottage’s creek access is about 100 steps up the road. At the waterside lot there is a fire circle. A great location for outdoor activities like fishing, kayaking, hunting, hiking, or visiting Universities - Bucknell, Susquehanna, and Penn State. This cottage was totally renovated and the large wood fireplace and open concept give a cozy, relaxing, vacation feel. It also has central air-conditioning for the warmer months.
Kitchen has custom white cabinetry, granite counter tops, and a solid walnut dining kitchen island that will seat five or six. There is also al fresco seating on the stone patio for six. The kitchen is supplied with dishes and cookware, refrigerator, gas stove, electric oven, dishwasher, microwave, drip coffee maker, and farm sink.
The home's focal point is the large wood fireplace. It can be viewed from the living room, kitchen and upstairs bedrooms. There is one downstairs private bedroom with a full size bed. There is a bathroom next to the first floor bedroom. There are two open loft bedrooms upstairs with the convenience of a full bathroom in between (Jack and Jill bathroom). One bedroom has a bunk bed perfect for younger ones. The other has a queen size bed. There is a privacy screen if more privacy is wanted. Six can sleep comfortably. The Jack and Jill full bathroom separates the two bedrooms.
The cottage is professionally cleaned and fresh linens are provided for your convenience. For your convenience free WiFi is available. The cabin has TV with google for streaming or Netflix. Renters bring your streaming passwords. The landscaping includes large boulders and a flag stone patio. The location of this cottage/cabin is in beautiful central PA (Mifflinburg) along Penns Creek. The area has lovely mountains and is dotted with picturous farms, rolling hills and babbling streams. The creek and mountain views are beautiful.

Long term winter rentals available.

Approximate Distances:
Lewisburg and Bucknell a University. 13 miles
Selinsgrove and Susquehanna University 14 miles
State College and Penn State University 47 miles

Property manager

Brenda
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Languages

English
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Amenities

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. If smoking outside clean up cigarette butts.
If you have been approved to bring a pet, clean up after your pet.
No more than six people allowed for lodging.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mifflinburg

Located in Mifflinburg, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Mifflinburg Buggy Museum and The Campus Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lewisburg Farmers Market and Susquehanna Valley Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness or Sojka Pavilion. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mifflinburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyard - 6 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Mifflinburg Buggy Museum - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • The Miller Center for Recreation and Wellness - 20 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Bucknell University - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Susquehanna University - 25 min drive - 25.1 km

Getting around

  • Selinsgrove, PA (SEG-Penn Valley) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Scarlet D Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Original Italian Pizza & Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Amy's Frosty Freeze - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clean!! Charming Cottage! Waterviews, WiFi, Outdoor Firepit, New Canvas Art TV pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Clean!! Charming Cottage! Waterviews, WiFi, Outdoor Firepit, New Canvas Art TV?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clean!! Charming Cottage! Waterviews, WiFi, Outdoor Firepit, New Canvas Art TV?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clean!! Charming Cottage! Waterviews, WiFi, Outdoor Firepit, New Canvas Art TV located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Keene Community Park and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from T & D's Cats of the World. Shade Mountain Winery & Vineyard and Mifflinburg Community Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Fishing weekend

Love the house. This is my second time renting and there will be more.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Getaway

House was great, my husband and I had an amazing time.Great area, Lots of antique stores and loved Rusty Rails local brewery.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

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

Bear Den Cottage

Cottage has a beautiful few of Penns Creek. Very close to Shade Mountain Winery and Rusty Rail Brewery.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry K.

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

Bear Den Christmas

Third time staying here while visiting family. As always, clean, comfortable, convenient and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel Z.

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

Retreat

We returned to the Bear's Den for another retreat. Comfortable, clean, nice location. Watched bald eagles fishing in the creek, Hope to return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Lovely home

Loved zenning out by the firepit and creek. Outing to Penn's Cave was fantastic! Also love Rusty Rail and of course, the backyard bear!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cynthia T.

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

Football weekend

Great spot! Very well thought out and comfortable cottage. Thanks for a lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia E.

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

Always a Pleasure

We have been coming to Bear Den since 2017 and it is always a great experience. Brenda is very responsive and a terrific host. Looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

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

Amazing!!

Breathtaking, Beautiful, peaceful place to stay! Host was kind and thoughtful. Highly recommended
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

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

Tough Fishing / Nice House

Nice place to kick back after a long day of fishing or when the fishing is just not awesome. Brenda was super responsive. Great experience
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Penny

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Monica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christkindle Getaway

We had a lovely stay and the home is exactly as cozy and clean as the VRBO listing. All the amenities for grilling, fire, cooking, etc. We loved our "hallmark" movie getaway cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel Z.

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

Retreat

Came for retreat, appreciated the quiet. Nice setting on the creek, well laid out, comfy and warm and clean. Brenda was easy to work with. We hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Lovely house across from Penns Creek.

The owner has done a very nice job of renovating this home and making it a comfortable and enjoyable place to stay. The photos on the VRBO site accurately depict the property, except that the house is not ON the creek. The road, which has very light traffic, is between the front porch and the creek. You can easily see the creek from the front porch and the house. Also, the firepit by the creek is a little ways down the road, but was absolutely wonderful! (The VRBO description does say that the creek access is 100 ft down the road.) There are 4 chairs provided, with 2 of them are slightly broken, but still usable. The combination of outdoor fire and gurgling creek was just wonderful. We would definitely rent this home again. After checking out on Sunday, we enjoyed a delicious brunch at Rusty Rail in Mifflinburg.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley P., Hagerstown, MD

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

Great creek side cabin

This is a very nice cabin, roomy and clean, convenient to many great locations for shopping, antiques and wineries. Penn Creek is nearby as are State Game Lands and State Parks. We had a great time and Brenda was excellent at communications.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Clean and comfortable home

Great property and very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

beautiful place

very peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L., Wyomissing

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

Getaway weekend

Five of us stayed at this wonderful location across the road from Penns Creek. We spent a large amount of time fishing in the creek (bear den entrance to creek to the left as you face the creek) and we have explored some native brook trout streams in the area. Caught a variety of fish (not trout) in Penn's creek and had fun with fly fishing. Cooked on grill and had a fire out back in the fire ring. Saw Eagles, Osprey's, and other birds while enjoying our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B., Morristown, NJ

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

Wonderful Stay for a PSU Game Weekend

We looked at so many different options for accommodations for a Penn State game and visiting our son who attends there. This ended up being the perfect place. The price is very reasonable for such a lovely, clean and comfortable home. The creek is really pretty. The bed was so cozy, the upstairs bathroom is like a spa and the downstairs bathroom is well designed and functional. I can't overestimate the convenience of two full baths. The kitchen and sitting area had all we needed. It was a very easy 45 minute drive in the AM to the south parking area for the game. I didn't time the way back, but we seemed to avoid all of the real traffic. We enjoyed the nearby Rusty Rail Brewing Company. We only needed to contact Brenda once, but she replied right away. She also left chocolates!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie M.

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

Lorrie

Home was clean and convenient to things in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Quiet and cozy

Perfect little cabin on Penns Creek!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Beautiful little cabin.

Our place was as we expected it to be. Clean, comfortable, and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca Z., Toronto, Canada

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

Weekend Family Retreat

We had another lovely visit to the Bear Den. We first visited in 2106 and loved it, so when we made our plans for another quick trip to visit family we didn't hesitate to book again. This trip was shorter, but the cottage still met our needs. The kitchen is well equipped and the beds comfortable. The cottage is tastefully decorated and provides a nice place to relax and visit. Thanks so much for sharing your property with us again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

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

Great host and lovely home!

Very clean and comfortable home! Beautiful area with creek views. The host was very accommodating and helpful, and we loved that everything you might need in the home is provided. There was plenty of soap, detergent, cleaning supplies etc., and some pantry basics. There were even some unopened toothbrushes in case you forgot them. My child loved the comfortable bunk bed and the toys. There were lots of butterflies and fireflies around the property and we enjoyed the nature sounds from the porch and back yard. A lovely getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George G.

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

Bear Den

We had a wonderful stay. The place is clean and inviting. Host qas wonderful. Great fishing, tubing and enjoying nature. We will definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brenda

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I am a wife and mother of three active boys who love to fish and kayak in the creek. I am also a school counselor in one of the local schools. I am originally from Levittown, outside of Philadelphia. I attended Neshaminy Maple Point.

I am an HGTV addict which inspired me to take this "too rustic " cabin and make it beautiful.

I attended Bloomsburg University, Indiana University, Bucknell University, and completed my doctorate at Liberty University.

I want all my guests to have a relaxing, comfortable stay.

Why they chose this property

This vacation home is named the 'Bear Den' for a reason.

This cottage has her own story. I purchased this property and had it completely renovated. I walked by it everyday as I walked my dogs along the creek and always thought about the lovely view it had. It was an "unkept" cabin that no one had ever lived in it. The story of the home is that it was built to be college housing at a college in Virginia. It was prefabricated but it didn't make it off the truck properly and the college refused it. A gentleman in Central PA purchased it and put it in it's current location. He began to work on it but could not finish due to a shoulder injury. So, unfortunately, no one got to take advantage of this home and lot. I called him and asked if he wanted to sell and he did.

We named it the 'Bear Den' since during it's many years of being uninhabited, a mother bear and her cubs hibernated in the crawl space underneath. She surprised some men working on the road one winter. Now her story is legend around the neighborhood. She is still around but don't worry, she hasn't used that space in years and there is a now a door securing the crawl space. We had to name it the 'Bear Den' since she was the first true occupant.

I had everything torn out down to the studs including the insulation and added a second floor loft to take advantage of the sites. The layout is simple, open and comfortable. There is a sense of calm in this cottage.

What makes this property unique

It is a lovely country setting along a lazy wide creek in a location with interesting sites to visit. The water view and sounds can be enjoyed on the front porch or by taking a walk along the road. The creek brings wildlife such as beautiful blue herons and eagles. It has a relaxing feel but still includes modern conveniences like wifi. Come and sit on the large front porch overlooking Penns Creek.
To add to the beautiful views from the cottage there is now a separate waterfront lot that renters can enjoy. The waterfront lot is deeper than what is right in front of the cottage. This wider lot has a fire circle.

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English

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