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Front living room, reading nook, large chair and natural light

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Dryer

Washer

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Clifford township, PA

Crystal Lake6 min drive
Newton Lake7 min drive
Elk Mountain Ski Area13 min drive
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)39 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

It was very satisfactory. The only issues we had was we couldn't figure out how to use the 'fireplace' plus the living r...

Sidney D.

Jan 21, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain

The Hidden Gem is centrally located in the village of Clifford, PA. Close to the city of Scranton and the PA Endless Mountains. Take part in skiing, hiking and biking, and shopping, exploring and dining at some of our favorite local spots! Enjoy our 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath, eat in kitchen, large living room with Roku tv + Netflix, yard with natural fire pit and deck for lots of outdoor lounging and activity. Come spend some time unwinding and unplugging with family, friends and your furry loved one all year long. Guests can enjoy a complimentary bottle of wine from our favorite local winery, coffee, tea and sugar.

Local Favorites:

Restaurants and Coffee
Burning Bush Coffee- Carbondale, Pa
Cables General Store- Forest City, Pa
Finch Hill Diner- Greenfield Township, Pa
Dunkin’ Donuts- Carbondale, Pa
Electric City Roasting Park- Peckville Pa
Frank’s- Simpson, Pa
Mountain View Tavern- Clifford, Pa
The Stonehouse- Carbondale, Pa
Arlo’s Country Store- Uniondale, Pa
The Speak Easy- Uniondale, Pa
Henry’s on Clay- Dunmore, Pa
State Street Grill- Clarks Summit, Pa
Riverview Winery-Jermyn, Pa
Alexander’s- Mayfield, Pa
JW’s- Jermyn, Pa
Lake Sheridan Bar and Grill- Nicholson, Pa

Grocery
Weis Supermarket- Carbondale Pa
Zazzerra’s Supermarket- Forest City, Pa
Paradise Plaza- Clifford, Pa

Activities
Clifford Children’s Park-Clifford, Pa
Merli Scarnoffi State Park
Elk Mountain-Uniondale, Pa
Endless Mountain Axe Throwing- mobile axe throwing
Village Venue- private events, paint and sip, kid friendly workshops, wine tasting, comedy nights, etc! -Scott Township, Pa
Riverview Winery
Montage Mountain and Waterpark-Moosic Pa * check for events such as Brewfest, GROW, Music Mondays, concerts
DH Rail Trail
PA Heritage Trail
Family Lanes Bowling- Carbondale, Pa
Salt and Sage Studios- Forest City, Pa
The Salted Pixie- Archbald, Pa
Stitches and Strokes- Forest City, Pa
Dickson City Lazer Tag- Dickson City, Pa
Lahey Family Fun Park- Clarks Summit, Pa
Idle Hours North-Dickson City, Pa cosmic bowling, big arcade, mini golf
Regal Cinemas- Dickson City, Pa
Shopping- Commerce Boulevard Dickson City and Shoppes at Montage-Moosic, Pa

Property manager

Gina L Phillips

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Clifford

Located in Clifford, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Steamtown National Historic Site and Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Lahey Family Fun Park and Nay Aug Park.

Clifford township, PA

What's nearby

Crystal Lake - 6 min drive
Newton Lake - 7 min drive
Elk Mountain Ski Area - 13 min drive
Lackawanna State Park - 16 min drive
Marywood University - 26 min drive

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

‪Binghams Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
‪Lenox Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
‪Finch Hill Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪B & B Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
‪Montdale Country Club - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Endless Mountains and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Crystal Lake. Newton Lake and Homestead Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine R.

24 June 2024

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

A weekend stay

The house lovely and we had no issues. We had a nice weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn S.

30 May 2024

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

Great Location! Excellent Host

The host went ABOVE AND BEYOND for us! We moved from Arizona to Pennsylvania and our new home in PA wasn’t going to be ready for a few weeks. The host graciously allowed us to stay with our pets. We really appreciated her understanding and flexibility! Thank you again!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Steve B.

16 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good home base for making connections

An older home that is clean and ready for guests. We needed a place located between Binghamton and Clarks Summit, and this place in Clifford fit the bill. Gina was timely in her communication and we were glad for the place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney D.

21 Jan 2024

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

3 day ski tripw

It was very satisfactory. The only issues we had was we couldn't figure out how to use the 'fireplace' plus the living room carpet had a easy to trip over ripple that we couldn't eliminate. Also, the steps are very steep with short treads and the bannister is too short.... doesn't go all the wat to the 1st floor nor to the 2nd floor. We are all in our 70's and 80's and appreciate using a bannister for balance.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne C.

31 Dec 2023

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

Super Stay

Exceptionally clean and comfortable accommodations. Highly professional property manager. Will definitely return for next ski vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

24 Dec 2023

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

It is really a hidden gem!

When you walk in, you instantly feel welcomed! The home is very cute and comfortable with a decent amount of space to relax. Loved it and would stay again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P., Bayville, USA

19 Dec 2023

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

Cozy Home

We loved the house. The best sleep we have had being away from home. Communication with the host is fantastic if you need anything or have questions. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

7 Nov 2023

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

comfy home away from home

This comfy little house provided hubby and I and our dog Mishka with a place to stay while renovations were being done to our home. It was close to our residence, conveniently located in the nearest little town of Clifford. The house was clean and cozy. Well stocked with essentials. We decided to take advantage of the fire pit on the patio and roasted marshmallows and made s’mores. Great fun. Gina was a great host, quickly responding to questions. Highly recommend this sweet little house to anyone looking for a home away from home stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

21 Aug 2023

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Stay

Everything ok

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

11 Aug 2023

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

Clifford, Pa Stay

I rented this beautiful place because it was real close to where I was working.easy to get to off of art 81

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jana W.

11 Aug 2023

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

A trip to the mountains of PA

Clean, easy to find, nice back deck. Comfortable beds, small bathrooms. Would have liked more water pressure in the bath/shower. We would meet up and stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn Bruce V.

6 Mar 2023

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

HGHome stay

We stayed here while in the area for skiing at Elk. It was a fabulous find! The house is very clean, and quite comfortable. The living room was perfect for relaxing, and the kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. The location is quite central - 15 minutes to just about everything, including restaurants, skiing, grocery stores, D&H trail access, etc. Gina and Brett have made the house feel homey - it was a great stay. Our only regret was that we couldn't use the backyard patio and firepit - the two inches of snow limited that. We will definitely be coming back next time.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

27 Nov 2022

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

Hidden Gem

Property is well kept & in a great location for those looking to get away or to ski at Elk Mountain. If your looking for Ultra Modern accommodations this may not be the fit but if cozy & comfortable is your vibe, you'll enjoy your stay. My party included six adults visiting family for Thanksgiving. We were happy with rental & would book again.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hanit G.

18 Sept 2022

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

Great option for the area

It's a very well maintained property with all the essentials you need, including coffee and a welcome bottle of wine! The host was very responsive and helpful

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rhea A.

13 Aug 2022

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

Perfect!

We were in town for my niece’s wedding and the Hidden Gem was perfect for our stay. The house was equipped with everything we needed, and even things we didn’t know we needed, but were there! The fire pit made for relaxing evenings. We weren’t able to bring our dog this time, but we will next time- Gina even thinks of the doggies! Gina was easy to communicate with and quick to respond. All around a great experience. We will definitely book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rose P.

26 July 2022

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

Family getaway

Place was very clean. Our only issue was no AC downstairs and we were in the middle of a heat wave! But other than that the place was great for what we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey F.

24 July 2022

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

Great Stay

We very much enjoyed the property.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alissa W.

13 July 2022

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Nice, comfortable home

Cute & comfortable! We stayed here while working nearby. The property was great for our needs.... plenty of parking, comfortable beds & easy communication with the host! We loved the backyard & fire pit... we enjoyed several nights out there. The house was clean. Although, while making coffee on our 2nd day there we found old, wet coffee grounds still in the coffee maker from a past guest.... and unfortunately we found more than a few used plates and bowls that had been piled with the others in the cabinet. After finding that, we felt the need to wash everything before we used it. Being unable to run the dishwasher was a bit of a pain. Overall the property was nice, beds were super comfortable and the yard was beautiful. We would stay here again!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan B.

6 July 2022

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Excellent Experience

Stayed one night and wished we could have stayed more. Property was very clean. Gina was great and very responsive. Love the backyard with fire pit and lights. Kitchen is well-stocked. Bed was very comfortable.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Megan M.

8 June 2022

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

Cute home

Cute little home! Finding the place was easy. Walking around the house checking it out there seemed to be a few items left from previous person or possibly the host herself not sure. Not the best service but had Wi-Fi. There was no guestbook to tell you about the location and what’s around or how to clean up. She does send you an email of what to do before you leave however I did not get it until after I left. So I did as much reading up as I could or felt right without having instructions. We mainly used it to just have a place to sleep so not much time to hangout since we were there for a wedding. Overall a great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda Z.

2 June 2022

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Perfect Oasis

What a wonderful stay we had here. The house is decorated perfectly. I felt calm the instant I walked in. The addition of an aromatherapy diffuser was so nice. I enjoyed using it each day, I loved all the little touches such as coffee with to go cups available, books and magazines and fans in every room! The backyard set up was great with room for all. Each of the 3 beds were comfortable for my family. The house is fantastic! Well done, I wish you could come and decorate my own house!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

7 Apr 2022

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

Comfortable retreat

We had a great stay while in PA. They had a book for guests to write in (I was running a little late and couldn’t find a pen so I didn’t write in it) but we all enjoyed staying there. They had a bottle of wine for you to enjoy as well. Very clean and relaxing. The beds were very comfortable. Parking was our only issue. we parked on the grass between the house and the red building. First day we pulled in so our car was in line with the front of the house leaving a walkway behind the car, but because it had rained so much we got stuck in the mud as our car tires instantly sank in the grass. After we got out, we made sure we always had 2 wheels on the gravel and didn’t go all the way on the grass and we were fine. There’s room for 3 cars without any issues. They were always so quick to reply anytime I reached out to them. Thank you for letting us stay at your cute cottage

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimmy A.

14 Feb 2022

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

Cute, homey cottage

We loved our stay just 12 minutes from Elk Mountain. The house had many nice touches would definitely come back again!

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gina L Phillips

Hi! We are your hosts Gina, Brett and our dog Luna. We started out hosting journey to bring people to Northeast, Pa and introduce them to some local favorites during their stay in October of 2021. We appreciate each guest and enjoy learning about what brings them to Clifford, PA and any ways we can always be improving their stay at the Hidden Gem. We enjoy adding small touches to make our home feel like your own while connecting with small businesses in our community. We love to fuss over the Gem and Luna enjoys coming along to run around in the backyard and occasionally make herself comfortable on the couch!

Why they chose this property

The name says it is all. We chose this house because it truly was a Hidden Gem in the quaint village of Clifford, PA. We set out looking for a local home that guests can enjoy all year round and that is exactly what we found. We enjoy the firepit just about all year round. The fall is prime time to appreciate the foliage and local orchards and pumpkin patches. Winter is excellent for skiing at Elk or Montage Mountain or cozying up and cooking a home cooked meal in our kitchen with family and friends over the holidays. Spring is a great time to get out on the D&H Rail Trail with your bikes and get a tour of a local maple syrup farm. Enjoy a coffee on the deck in the summer time and explore the lakes and trails nearby along with the beautiful wedding venues such as Takash's Grove and the Farm at Cottrell Lake. Ultimately we chose this home to update because we saw it's potential and fell in love with giving it a new story. We instantly felt comfortable and wanted our friends and family to enjoy it too! We hope you feel comfortable, safe, and relaxed when you stay at the Hidden Gem.