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Home Away From Home

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a central island with bar stools, a microwave, and a sink. - Home Away From Home (Gaines)
A living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a flat-screen TV mounted above it. - Home Away From Home (Gaines)
A stack of firewood against a tree in a forested area. - Home Away From Home (Gaines)
A circular outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by wooden chairs and tables, set in a grassy yard with trees in the background. - Home Away From Home (Gaines)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a chair, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains. - Home Away From Home (Gaines)
A firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Home Away From Home. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Home Away From Home

  • We purchased this house for us and our family to enjoy Pine Creek and it's beauty. We want you to enjoy it also as a Vacation Rental. Our house is very comfortable for up to 6 guests and comes fully furnished. You can prepare your favorite meals in our fully equipped kitchen that includes a refrigerator, range, microwave, coffee pot, utensils, dishes, pots and pans to cook on and more. We also provide a laundry room equipped with a washer & dryer so you do not have to worry about running out of clothes. Three good sized rooms with black out curtains for a great night sleep. Off the main Bedroom & Den is door leading to a covered porch with a table & 4 chairs and gas grill. Also in the backyard we have a picnic table that can seat 6 people. Also for your after dark enjoyment a fire pit to sit by and gaze up at the beautiful night skies above. WI-Fi and streaming live tv is available for you to use. Also there is access to Pine Creek within walking distance of the cottage a state road that leads down to the Creek with a spot to put in your Canoe or Kayak and float down Pine Creek.

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About the area

Located in Gaines, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. Shoppers can check out Wellsboro Plaza, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Cherry Springs State Park and Asaph Wild Area. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hunting nearby. Visit our Gaines travel guide
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Gaines, PA

What's nearby

  • A sunset over a calm lake with mountains in the background.
    Lyman Run State Park
    18 min drive - 20.7 km
  • A map of Pine Creek on a metal sign, surrounded by autumn-colored foliage.
    Leonard Harrison State Park
    20 min drive - 23.4 km
  • A winding road through a forest with autumn-colored trees.
    Colton Point State Park
    25 min drive - 21.0 km
  • John J. Collins Memorial Park
    7 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Galeton Public Library
    7 min drive - 9.0 km

Restaurants

  • Plaza Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Wonder Bar & Grill
    8 min drive
  • Main Street Coffee
    7 min drive
  • Perma Stone Inn
    5 min drive
  • Subway
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home Away From Home pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Home Away From Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home Away From Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Home Away From Home located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Galeton Public Library, John J. Collins Memorial Park, and Asaph Wild Area. Scott Hill and Asaph Run Picnic Area are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Home Away From Home Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 112 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 112 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 112 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 112 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 112 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Creekbend was a great stay. My family and I had a great time. Our pup enjoyed the run and it was nice eating dinners outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house. Good amenities. The view over the creek is incredible.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Place was clean and comfortable. Good location for enjoying the state parks. Appreciated the nice touches- snacks and water bottles, flyers for local attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

This cute cottage was very welcoming and we felt right at home. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything we needed. We loved spending time in the backyard. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage

We spent 4 nights at creek bend cottage. It was clean and roomy with all the essentials plus extras like dog bowls, dog run liine. It was an easy drive to access points to the Pine Creek Rail Trail, Wellsboro and state parks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I always try to give reviews that hit main points for me. So, with that in mind…1. Host was extremely easy to contact and responded quickly.2. Beds were super comfy. Some of the best we’ve ever had.3. Shower had hot water and good pressure. 4. Backyard was fabulous. Host provides the wood for the fire which is rare. 5. Fishing near the cabin was great.6. Pet friendly w a nice dog run in the backyard.The only drawback was the road noise at night but we took a noise machine and it worked well.Overall a great find.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends and family getaway

We get together for bear season every year. We've stayed at this location a couple times now. It is comfortable, suits our needs well and is in a good location for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for what we needed

Great little house with an amazing back yard. The owners were great and the house had everything that we needed. Great location in the middle of just about everything. We would stay here again...hopefully with clear skies this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Close to all attractions

Cute cabin! My husband, Lexi our dog and I enjoyed this cozy cabin! Great backyard for grilling and bonfires! Close to all the state parks and Wellsboro. Definitely would return!’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing experience

This is our first time renting like this instead of hotel and it was a great experience. The check in process was easy, location is good, back yard is beyond amazing. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Siblings vaca

We appreciated that the bed linens and towels were supplied. Kithen was well stocked also! The firepit was just perfect for cooking steaks and mountain pies!! 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Excellent experience and environment

This cottage was as described and MORE. It had everything needed. Bring food and clothes and you are set for a wonderful stay. Owner communicated during a storm to check on us. I highly recommend this cottage. Better than 5 stars for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Kayak tradition

My children and now grandchildren come every year in May to kayak. This is our second stay at this property. Love the changes to the backyard! We also appreciate the ability to bring the dog. Will definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Birthday Trip

We were taking a motorcycle trip to celebrate one of our groups 80th birthday. We were so happy with the property. The house is adorable and very well kept. And the views!!! Simply gorgeous!! We were able to do day trips to visit many nearby places ending each day in this beautiful home. thank you for helping to make the trip a huge success!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely WONDERFUL!!!

Can't say enough about how nice this stay was. This area has been a home away from home for us for over 20 years, but the place we've stayed at was sold. Creek Bend Cottage was great!!! Beautiful backyard with an awesome firepit and "creek balcony," plus more. Inside was so cozy - we cook a lot, and everything we needed was there! Owner communication was great. Loved our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage it was very cute and perfect for us to attend our sons wedding at Creekside Barn. The outside area was great with a firepit and deck looking over the creek. We were unable to utilize because the weather did not cooperate. Had a dog lead out back which was very useful. Would highly recommend staying there The Sullivans
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Nicely remodeled, lots of room

Decent place with a good bit of room. Just note that it is right up against Rte 6 so you’ll have traffic right outside the front windows. However this was expected as I knew where it was based on the description so not a complaint, just a note for other folks that may not do the same diligence.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage with everything you need!

We stayed here to visit Wellsboro and see the PA Grand Canyon. This cottage was close to both areas and other state parks. We want to come back again and explore more of this beautiful area. I would definitely stay here again. It had everything you needed, which made packing so easy. The beds were comfortable and the cottage was clean and bigger than the pictures show online. The fire pit was an extra plus. The cottage is along the road, but it didn’t bother us. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Anniversary weekend

The house was cozy, good location, plenty of room, very nice back yard, we really enjoy our stay. The only negative thing i can say is it is close to the road and you can hear it. But the speed limit though there is 35 so it wasn't bad.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean, Cute Cottage

When I stay anywhere my #1 concern is always cleanliness. This cottage was very clean and spacious. The back yard is beautiful and the deck overlooking the creek was our favorite spot. The kitchen had plenty of pots and pans for cooking. The property is pet friendly but they are not allowed on the furniture, which makes sense. The beds were very comfortable too. The location in regards to going to the PA Grand Canyon etc was perfect. I would stay here again without hesitation. We really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Nice, central spot near the Grand Canyon of PA

My family had 4 adults and 2 children staying here. It was clean, comfortable, and felt very roomy. Their kitchen had all utensils/items you could possibly need. We appreciated the detailed information book with instructions for our stay as well as recommendations for things to do and nearby shops/restaurants. It was a good central location to a lot of the activities we had planned. You definitely can hear the road noise from the bedrooms at night. However, that was expected and wasn't too bothersome. Overall, a really nice place and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for a family of 5 adults and our pup. We loved the back yard view and fire pit. We enjoyed being able to spend our mornings on the deck overlooking the creek. We were concerned about the window unit ac units not being enough, but we were pleasantly surprised (as long as you don't close the bedroom door like my girls did). Everything we needed was there and made life easier. My only suggestion would be to take wheels off the master bed. I leaned against the bed to put my socks on and whoops...Definitely would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time in this house. Everything we need it was there and we look forward to coming back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Had a great time

Was a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable place to stay while visiting family in the area. Hubby enjoyed fishing nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025