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The Big House at Elk Creek Escape

Vacation home in Hillsgrove with an outdoor pool and a hot tub

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Hillsgrove, PA
  • Place, Forksville Borough Community Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sullivan County Fairground
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Worlds End State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Hillsgrove

This vacation home is located within a 15-minute drive of Forksville Borough Community Park and Sullivan County Fairground. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Forksville Borough Community Park - 11 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Sullivan County Fairground - 12 min drive - 7.7 miles
  • Worlds End State Park - 13 min drive - 8.6 miles
  • Sullivan County Historical Society - 25 min drive - 18.5 miles
  • Ricketts Glen State Park - 47 min drive - 37.8 miles

Getting around

  • Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mike’s Steaks & Hoagies - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪High Knob Inn - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Forksville Inn & Tavern Inc - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Barn Restaurant & Bar - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Beckys Ice Cream (Sunset) - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Big House at Elk Creek Escape

OPEN YEAR ROUND-Great hunting/ fishing get away with a fireplace, wi-fi, local restaurants and bars within minutes. Roomy with up and coming amenities to follow. Kayaking and perfect biking area. Washer and dryer available with a full kitchen available to use. Give our manager a call ahead of time if your stay is a special event we offer packages/options and can help make the event or occasion even better. Same day bookings, Drive in stays allowed if available -Management available 24/7. Call ahead with any questions. Plan your next event or get-together with us.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and 3 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property grounds
Manor House - a welcoming 5-bedroom getaway on 110 acres in Roaring Branch
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
$360 nightly
The price is $397
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Manor House - a welcoming 5-bedroom getaway on 110 acres in Roaring Branch

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 3 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Long-term renters welcome.
  • There are no elevators.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Hillsgrove, close to Worlds End State Park, High Knob Overlook, and Sullivan County Fairground. You'll also find Forksville Borough Community Park nearby.

How much does it cost to stay at The Big House at Elk Creek Escape?

As of Jan 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Big House at Elk Creek Escape on Jan 28, 2026 start from $285.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

Yes, there is accessible parking available.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are an outdoor pool and a hot tub.

Is The Big House at Elk Creek Escape a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as an outdoor pool.

Does The Big House at Elk Creek Escape have a hot tub?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional), which is 26.9 mi away (44 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at The Big House at Elk Creek Escape?

Yes, every accommodation at The Big House at Elk Creek Escape comes with a porch with some featuring mountain views.

The Big House at Elk Creek Escape Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ann L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Host/ property manager was very welcoming! All amenities were in excellent! Home was vast and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trout fishing was good, a short walk to the Loyalsock Creek. A lovely mountain retreat. We visit Sullivan County every year and this location is ideal. Spacious and clean. Dog friendly is a bonus. Russ is a helpful and friendly host.
October 2025
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place to stay. We love it here
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sorensen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home

This was a clean and unique house. The rustic yet modern combination was very charming and efficient. We will definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Myles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent family vacation

Our family had an excellent time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed for worlds end ultra

Great property and convenient location for the race - 10 minutes to start and various check-ins. Wonderful bedrooms and master bathroom!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gerald A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hillsgrove PA

The house is beautiful and big enough to accommodate all of my family comfortably. We would definitely stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway spot

Beautiful blend of retro and modern. Very clean, lots of space for everyone to spread out. The propane grill was not the best but a charcoal option was quickly provided. All in all a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

holly g.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved the house and location. However, we were disappointed there was no pool!

We had 12 family members together and created so many memories. Hiking, swimming, camp fires and laughing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Place

Our family had a great time! The kids enjoyed all the open space inside and outside to explore. Connie and Andy were great hosts. Definitely making plans to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome spot

Bachelor weekend booked here. Everyone had a blast and the property and area is amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay

Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Karyn K.

Nice retreat.

We chose this place base on it's area/size for our group. We had a weekend away, unplugged. The house is great for that! There is NO cell service there, just the wifi.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great getaway with friends

The house was great for a large group. Everyone got their own bedroom and the many bathrooms were awesome. The dining and bar area were large and we loved the space to spend time all together. Overall we had a great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Main House

The cabin is located in the most serene location that you could ever find! There is many amenities available that you could schedule something different every single day there. The house is in immaculate condition and the available space allows you to feel at home. The bedrooms are comfy and well stocked with linens. The hostess was available to at all times and constantly ask if there was anything that we needed. The upgrades that they have planned for the house will make an improvement both inside and out. I had family that worked while at the camp and never lost, or complained, about the internet provided. There are plenty of eating places nearby that provide a nice selection of food. The locals are also very friendly and make you feel at home there. Overall, the stay at the cabin had nothing negative that I could find. The hosts were wonderful and provided every need that you could think of, to include the changing of the linens. I plan on keeping the cabin on my places to return to and look forward to our next stay there!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

beth z.

Liked: Cleanliness

On the right track, but still a work in progress

This house is in the process of pretty significant renovations. The owners are definitely on the right track and have made some great improvements so far, but there is a lot more work to be done. The vibe ended up being an odd mix of high/low: nicer bedrooms, tons of pillows, loads of towels....but missing hand soap and a basic kitchen with plastic silverware. Our stay was really impacted by a lack of wi-fi and no cell service (Verizon/TMobile) anywhere near the house. It made it hard to coordinate arrivals, couldn't communicate with the outside world, TV didn't work, couldn't look up activities in the area, couldn't contact the owners with other issues... It would have been helpful to at least have a landline in the house. Other things to know: the "fifth" bedroom is more of a pass-through den off the living room, not a real bedroom. The pool listed on the site is totally dry, not in service. The dining room is pretty rustic, no larger table for family meals, but nice larger space to let the dogs play. The area is beautiful though: great creek outside to play in, nice front porch for relaxing, picnic table out back for meals during nice weather, lots of open space for kids and dogs to run, free amenities in attached campground. And the parts of the house that have been renovated are really very nice. We all agreed that once the work is done, it's going to be a great spot. The owners have made nice decisions so far, just might need more time to finish the work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful Get Away

Beautiful, tranquil setting for R&R. Connie, Andy, and Cody are very attentive should any needs arise. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023