Gaines Township, Pennsylvania

The mountains
aren't waiting.

A quiet retreat tucked into the woods of north-central Pennsylvania — where Wi-Fi is optional and the only thing ringing is the morning birds.

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Private Cabins

Each cabin sleeps up to 6 guests with full kitchen, fireplace, and private deck.

150+

Acres of Woodland

Private trails, creek access, and star-gazing decks.

Distance to

Ricketts Glen

45 min — 22 waterfalls

4.9

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Est. Pennsylvania

Our Story

Built for the kind of quiet that's hard to find anymore.

Mountaintop Acres sits on 150 acres of old-growth woodland in Gaines Township, a quiet corner of north-central Pennsylvania where the cell service is spotty and the coffee tastes better for it.

We built two cabins — no more, no less — because we believe a retreat should feel personal, not industrial. Each one is positioned to catch the morning light through the canopy and frame the kind of view that makes you set your phone down and actually look at it.

Whether you're here for a weekend to reset, a week to write, or a month to disappear — the property is yours. The trails, the creek, the fire pit under the stars. No schedules. No crowds. Just the mountains, as they've always been.

150

Acres of private land

Exclusive cabins

Minutes to Ricketts Glen

Accommodations

Two cabins.
One experience.

Cabin One

Cedar Cabin

Sleeps up to

4 guests

Our original cabin, wrapped in eastern white cedar and positioned along the northern ridge. Features a stone fireplace, chef's kitchen, and a deck that faces west — perfect for watching the light change over the valley.

Full kitchen

Stone fireplace

Private deck

2 bedrooms

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Cabin Two

Pine Cabin

Sleeps up to

6 guests

Perched above the creek on the southern boundary, Pine Cabin offers more space and a different rhythm. The great room opens to a wraparound porch, and the master suite faces east — sunrise without leaving the bed.

Full kitchen

Creek view

Wraparound porch

3 bedrooms

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What Awaits You

Not a resort. Something better.

Private Trails

Miles of unmaintained woodland paths through hardwood and hemlock. No marked routes — just you and the terrain.

Creek Access

A seasonal creek runs along the southern edge of the property. Cool water, smooth stones, and the kind of silence that only happens away from roads.

Dark Skies

No streetlights. No neighbor's security flood. Just the Milky Way, visible from the fire pit on clear nights.

Self-Guided

Check in on your own schedule with our keyless entry. We respect your time and your privacy equally.

Provisions Ready

Fresh eggs, local honey, and coffee from nearby roasters waiting in your cabin when you arrive. Because the best mornings start right.

Nearby Towns

Dingman's Ferry, Milford, and Smithfield are all within 30 minutes — grocery stores, restaurants, and real hospitals if you need them.

Location

Remote enough to forget.
Close enough to return.

1529 Shin Hollow Rd

Gaines Township, PA 16950

1-302-519-3147

We answer. Usually.

Check-in: 4:00 PM — Check-out: 11:00 AM

Flexible timing available — just ask.

Getting Here

About 2 hours from NYC, 1.5 from Philly. Take I-80 East to PA Turnpike North (I-476), then Route 611 toward Milford. Shin Hollow Road is a quiet country route — GPS works fine, but put your phone away once you turn off.

Contact

Say hello.

Have a question about the cabins, the area, or anything else? Drop us a line and we'll get back to you — usually the same day, sometimes the next morning when we've had our coffee.

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Address

1529 Shin Hollow Rd
Gaines Twp, PA 16950-8613

Phone

1-302-519-3147

Hours

Office: Mon–Fri, 9 AM – 5 PM
Check-in: 4:00 PM (flexible)
Check-out: 11:00 AM

A Note on Privacy

Our address is shared only with guests who have a confirmed reservation. The property is private and unmarked — we'll send precise directions once your booking is confirmed. This keeps the peace for everyone.

The mountains aren't waiting.