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Centrally located spacious home near Elk Mountain

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Living room
Firepit
Front/street facing view of the Hidden Gem
Front living room, reading nook, large chair and natural light
Living room, couch and ottoman

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Clifford township, PA
  • Crystal Lake
    6 min drive
  • Newton Lake
    7 min drive
  • Homestead Golf Course
    8 min drive
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    40 min drive

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

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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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. Homestead Golf Course and Lehigh are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ziegler Preserve and Gardner Spencer Preserve.
Map
Clifford township, PA

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 6 min drive
  • Newton Lake - 7 min drive
  • Homestead Golf Course - 8 min drive
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 13 min drive
  • University of Scranton - 29 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Binghams Family Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Finch Hill Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪B & B Family Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Elk Diner - ‬3 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 steps 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).

Reviews

9.8

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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
My husband and I planed a last minute get away for our anniversary and came across this place. The hosts were very responsive and informative with the questions I had. The house was very clean and cozy. Everything we could have needed to was provided. I would recommend this place to anyone. Thank you hosts for such a cozy place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

denise c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
34th Wedding Anniversary
The house was spacious but didn't realize that it was so close to the road which kinda made it hard to sleep or rest and we did try the diner(Elk) not bad for breakfast huge I mean LARGE Pancake very nice little diner also tried pizza place down the street very friendly staff great chicken fingers and fries also remote wouldn't work so found easy way for volume change from back of TV but all in all great getaway place for short trips..
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding Weekend
We booked this house as it was close to our wedding venue and were very happy with our stay. Host was a great communicator and home was very clean and as described. We will book again if ever in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Toby P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Tiffany K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Very homie and comfortable. The place was clean and there was plenty of room for the 5 of us. The only complained was it was a little chilly in the morning and evening. The fireplace did take the chill off in the living room.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for family visits in Clifford twp, Forest city, and Crystal Lake
Nice property, easy to find, and overall great for our purpose. Be great if you are a skier or going to lakes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yasmine R.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Everything ok
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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

About the host

Hosted by Gina L Phillips

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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.

What makes this property unique

4 season home, centralized location, pet friendly

Languages:

English

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