The Forest House @ Warren Lake Grounds

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2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Kitchen

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Newville, PA

Pine Grove Furnance State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Dickinson College
‪23 min drive‬
Carlisle Fairgrounds
‪27 min drive‬
Gettysburg, PA (GTY-Gettysburg Regional)
‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Log home. Super clean and fun. Fully prepped with linens and towels. Kind of a "just bring your toothbrush" place. 3 miles from the midway point of the Appalachian Trail. See link below for an immersive 3D Tour of the property.

Immersive 3D Tour: https://tinyurl.com/The-Forest-House

NOTE: must be 25 or older to rent.

Accommodations Overview:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed (qty 1)
Bedroom 2: Queen Bed (qty 1)
Bedroom 3 (loft area): Twin Beds (qty 3)

Pricing Overview:
Price shown is based on double occupancy. $25 per person/per night for additional persons (above 2). $80 cleaning fee per stay.

Newly completed basement brings the total square footage to 1900 square feet.

The Forest House has 2 large screen Roku-enabled TVs (in the main living area and the basement).

Want to enjoy a nice fire in the fireplace or the fire pit out back? We even supply the firewood!

Adjacent to the Michaux State Forest (you are practically in it!).

Pine Grove Furnace State Park (3.1 miles away). Full beach, concessions and swimming area.

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center (about 8.5 miles away).

Full access to the home. Once you book, I will send you a key code which opens up the lock box adjacent to the front door. It is a "honor system" check-in/check-out. Check-in any time after 3:00 PM. Check-out by 11 AM.

Note: be sure to reenter the lock box code in order to close the box.

TRASH: There is a large trashcan in the basement that will last the duration of your stay. Housekeeping will empty the trash after your stay.

Property manager

Burt Squires

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking - inside or outside the premises.

On the day of your arrival, I will send you a key code which opens up the lock box (adjacent to the front door). It is a "self” check-in/check-out.

Slow on the road leading to the cabin!! The road is winding and there are often people walking.

No Hunting! No Shooting! Someone actually thought that "shooting" was OK since they were not "hunting"! Place trash in downstairs trash can.

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 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

About the area

Newville

Located in Newville, this cabin is in the mountains. Carlisle Theatre and Shippen House are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Kings Gap Environmental Education and Training Center and Piney Apple Golf Course. Georgie Lou's Retro Candy & Gifts and Valarie Moyer's Dolls are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newville, PA

What's nearby

Pine Grove Furnance State Park - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
Dickinson College - 23 min drive - 25.0 km
Shippensburgs University - 24 min drive - 27.5 km
Carlisle Fairgrounds - 27 min drive - 27.6 km
Carlisle Barracks - 27 min drive - 29.0 km

Getting around

Harrisburg, PA (HAR-Capital City) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kings Gap General Store - ‬11 min drive
‪Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Forest House @ Warren Lake Grounds pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Forest House @ Warren Lake Grounds?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Forest House @ Warren Lake Grounds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Forest House @ Warren Lake Grounds located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pine Grove Furnance State Park, Appalachian Trail Museum and Centerville Community Park. Laurel Lake and Yellow Breeches Creek are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John A.

14 Apr 2025

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

Home base for weekend hikes.

We stayed just two nights and hiked from the house one afternoon and from Pine Grove Furnace State Park the second day. The cabin is in a quiet area and it presents a great “cabin” atmosphere. We found everything to be just as described in the listing. If you’re looking forward to relaxing in a quiet location, this is a perfect place to stay regardless of the time of year.Accommodations are perfect for up to three couples. The host was also very attentive and offered helpful ideas for things to do in the area. Our group has spent time in the woods of north central PA, New Hampshire and Maine. Our stay here felt very much like these other locations, but was a much shorter drive from our home outside of Philadelphia. We are already considering another trip back in the future. Thanks for the great accommodations!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

22 Mar 2025

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

Cozy and quiet

Beautiful cabin with lots of space. Owner very easy to reach and very helpful. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a place that feels secluded but isn’t too far from plenty of things to do.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Norman R.

21 Jan 2025

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

Cabin getaway

Excellent stay! Peaceful, relaxing, perfect!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

13 Jan 2025

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Great place, great location!

Great place as advertised.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 Jan 2025

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Great little mountain getaway

This property was the perfect getaway. It is stocked with everything you need. Very comfy. The fireplace is amazing and they supply plenty of firewood. Great communication with the owner/manager. Will definitely keep this on our list.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

8 Nov 2024

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

Great Convenient Stay

Property is easy to access, located near many local hiking trails, and convenient to groceries and necessities if needed. Plenty of space for a larger group but also not too big for our small family of 3. Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

13 Oct 2024

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

R&R

Beautiful area, exceptional cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

10 Oct 2024

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

Paradise found

My husband and I came for 5 nights to attend a Gravel Bike camp, held just down the road in the Michaux Forest. The cabin was just a perfect location and so beautiful! We were very comfortable in the spotless cabin. We enjoyed a couple fires in the fireplace and the tranquility of the area. A beautifully designed home. Some of our cyclist friends wanted the info to book this cabin as well when they saw my pictures!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

21 Aug 2024

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

Wonderful Cabin in the Woods

Everything was provided and well stocked. We just loved the coziness of the place. We knew this home is well loved with the attention to detail. The backyard firepit was amazing where we enjoyed some s’mores. The living room space was perfect for chatting and playing games. The kitchen had everything and more for our meals. The home was close to Pine Grove Furnace where the lakes and hiking trails were great. Thank you so much for opening your home.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nadine D.

6 Aug 2024

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

In the forest but very residential

Lovely house, clean and well stocked with any necessary items.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan D.

16 July 2024

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

Nice cabin in the woods very quiet!

Nice, comfortable cabin with good amenities, quiet area in the woods. Only con is the cabin is very creaky and walls are thin, you can hear everything going on in the other rooms.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane W.

23 Apr 2024

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

Cozy Retreat

I rented this little cabin while visiting my family in the area. I needed somewhere I could cook and have some quiet time in between visits. The place was perfect for that. It has the basic cooking equipment you need to put a meal together. There are plenty of dishes and glasses and such. Burt is a very welcoming host and the cabin is really sweet. With two living rooms and a loft upstairs, I could see this being plenty of space for four adults and three children. Or five adults.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald C.

7 Apr 2024

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Quiet seclusion

The cabin is clean and well appointed. I used the cabin for my base of operations for some fly fishing in the numerous nearby streams/creeks. If you’re looking to relax and unwind, this is a great place.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin T.

29 Mar 2024

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Great Property, Great Experience

Our stay at The Forest House @ Warren Lake was excellent. And our Host was even better. Everything we needed and wanted... and no hassles. Clean and well-maintained. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Wish we could stay longer. No doubt we'll try to stay again and again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna J.

28 Nov 2023

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Perfect Getaway

A perfect secluded getaway for me and my husband. We absolutely loved our long weekend at the Forest House. The cabin is clean and very cozy, and well stocked with essentials. The location is beautiful and conveniently located to Michaux Forest and many good hiking spots. When we weren’t out exploring, the fireplace and firepit were perfect for a relaxing night. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 Oct 2023

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

Weekend in the Woods

The Forest House cabin is a lovely and comfortable place to enjoy some peace and quiet in a tranquil forest setting. One highlight of our stay at The Forest House was watching a deer stroll across the backyard while enjoying a blazing fire in the fire pit in the backyard. We appreciated the gracious hospitality and abundant supplies that made our stay very enjoyable. We are thankful for the happy memories we made while staying in The Forest House!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Else E.

22 Oct 2023

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

Charming Fall Escape

We enjoyed our “girls trip” reunion at the cabin. The fireplace and outdoor fire pit added to our experience. The home is clean and beautiful & the beds are comfortable. The kitchen is not ideal for cooking for a group & the living room seating is more suitable for 4-5 max. We were surprised to receive a message from the owner on our second day questioning the number of people staying at the house as well as if we had a dog. It felt creepy & invasive and we started wondering if there were cameras or someone watching us.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina T.

20 Oct 2023

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Serene

Thank you to our host Burt and his family. We had a wonderful time. The cabin and property grounds are beautiful. Great time celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary and the gifted bottle of wine was very sweet.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

DEBORAH W.

13 Sept 2023

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Forrest House (Squires Cabin)

Property was exactly as stated on website. Very serene, peaceful and beautiful. I would definitely recommend this house and would stay there again. Everything was supplied and all we had to do was chew our own food and wipe our own butt! How’s that for simple?!?!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

4 Sept 2023

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Cabin

Great little cabin for a weekend get away! Very well maintained.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian V., Stanhope, NJ

30 Aug 2023

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Little retreat offering Big Memories!

The Forrest House was a perfect retreat for our family! It was beautifully nestled into the surrounding woods and offered the serenity we were looking for as a weekend getaway. The home was well stocked and had everything we could possibly need, including linens, towels, and coffee to make travel and the stay effortless. The owners even left a bottle of wine which was a great touch and we thoroughly enjoyed :) Would love to come back in the fall or winter to get to enjoy the outdoor firepit or the indoor fireplace! Thanks again

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michaela M.

24 Aug 2023

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Great vacation

We loved being so close to great hiking and kayaking. It was a lot of fun.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary R.

17 Aug 2023

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Great cabin in the woods getaway!

Well maintained cabin, great off the beaten path location if youwant to get away from the hustle and bustle of a city.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Palmyra nj

11 Aug 2023

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Relaxing getaway

Very peaceful home and beautiful .

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nadine D.

6 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful Spot

We loved it! Can't wait to rent it for next year's softball tournament!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Burt Squires

Aerospace engineer by day, coppersmith by night, innkeeper in between.

Why they chose this property

We have worked really hard to make The Forest House nice, clean, fun and most of all affordable. Folks tell us that we should be charging more—but, quite frankly, we are tired of being priced out of vacation homes ourselves. In return, we ask folks to take care of the place and help keep the magic alive. Have a great stay. The Forest House @ Lake Warren Estates

What makes this property unique

This is a "cabin" only by name. This is a luxury log home with granite countertops. The best of the best. Heat, AC, Internet, etc. with all the creature comforts of home.

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English

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Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Basement Bathroom

Upstairs

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