Charming Cottage for a Blend of Adventure and Tranquility – Jonestown

Welcome to Swatara Creek Retreat! If you’re an admirer of nature’s beauty and its many offerings, yet still value modern conveniences, then our charming cottage is the perfect choice, catering to both active enthusiasts and those seeking serenity and tranquility.

The Space

This 2-bedroom home is nestled along the picturesque Swatara Creek, providing you with the best of both worlds. The outdoor setting offers an upgraded camping-style experience, while the interior pampers you with all the luxury and comforts of home, enhanced by modern amenities. Whether you’re a family with children or a couple looking for a getaway, this retreat has something for everyone.

Besides being an excellent location for fishing, kayaking, tubing, and hiking, you can unwind in the hot tub, indulge in a full-body massage chair session, or simply soak in the natural beauty while sitting on the swing or lounge chairs by the creek. There are plenty of activities for the whole family, including cornhole, basketball, air hockey, board games, and exercise equipment. You can even barbecue using the Traeger wood-fired grill or enjoy s’mores and hot dogs by the fire ring. Start your day with breakfast or coffee in the morning on the screened-in porch, and rest assured, the kitchen is fully stocked with all the essentials, along with dining and grilling supplies.

Three kayaks with safety gear are at your disposal, and guests have full access to the entire property, including a gated kayak ramp leading to the creek.

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Customer Reviews

Bill
4.88
We enjoyed our stay. Everyone had a good time using the hot tub, and the message chair.They did use the pool, but it was very cold. We spent time in the river and floated down from the bridge. It would be helpful if you would leave a instruction book on places above river where you can get in to float down. The neighbor let us go in at end of driveway. The place was well stocked with beach towels. The shed with beds was very nice. we all enjoyed the fire pit. We also enjoyed the games. overall, we all had a great time.
Sean
4.88
The house was great! There are actually two bedrooms in the main house, which isn't seen well in the pics, but was a nice surprise. Our family had a blast kayaking, having fires, going in the hot tub, and so much more. Michele was extremely responsive to our one text with a small issue, which was fixed in 20 minutes. We would highly recommend this place to a family looking to create some great memories.
Erin
4.88
We had an absolute amazing time! The place had lots of space to hang out, inside and out. It was very clean and had plenty of extra towels. We spent most of our time outside, enjoying the porches, swing and kayaks on the creek. My favorite was drinking coffee in the morning while watching the creek and all sorts of birds. Michele was very friendly and responsive, even checking in to make sure we were going ok during our stay. Beds were very comfortable and the ac kept it nice and cool. The tap water had a sulfur smell, so that took a little getting use to and we bought jugs of water for drinking. Overall , we loved our stay and would highly recommend to others!!

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