A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette

Top rated by guests
The front seating area has a grill and space for seating
The kitchen and dining area is a bright, spacious room to share family meals
The picnic area is under roof, allowing for outdoor dining even on rainy days
Elk are regularly found in front of the house grazing or looking for apples
The backyard fire pit area is a quiet, wooded retreat from downtown Benezette
review stars
9.8Outstanding
(247 Ratings)
The property was clean, cozy, and conveniently located near amenities. Guests enjoyed seeing wildlife in the yard and appreciated the responsiveness of the owners.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
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9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(247 Ratings)

Cottage in Allegheny River, PA

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this cottage rental

PROPERTY BEING RETIRED NOVEMBER 2025

Located a mere one mile from the Elk Country Visitor’s Center, The Elk Grove is a semi-secluded haven right in the heart of Benezette, Pennsylvania. Tucked against wooded lands at the end of a gravel drive, The Elk Grove is a perfect escape for families, couples, and outdoor enthusiasts looking to stay right in the town of Benzette without being feet away from other tenants.

This three bedroom, two bath house, with a full finished basement is spacious enough for larger families, but cozy enough for couples. The Elk Grove is walking distance to many attractions in Benezette, including the Elk Country Visitor’s Center, Benezette Wines, The Old Bull Café, The Benezette Hotel, the Elk Trail, and the waterways of Trout Run and the Bennett Branch of the Sinnemahoning Creek. Despite being so close, guests can still feel far away with picnic and fire pit areas where you see more trees and wildflowers than neighbors!

Elk regularly visit the property to graze in the yard, or look for apples on the tree only 20 yards from the windows in the dining and kitchen areas. The former occupants told us stories of how "Fred," the former Benezette town bull, used to sit just under two bedroom windows regularly! So don’t be surprised if you see an elk staring in your bedroom window when you wake up!

The Elk Grove has a full kitchen equipped with a propane cooktop and double ovens, a full refrigerator and freezer, and a microwave. The eat-in kitchen has table seating for four, where guests can sit with their morning coffee or evening glass of wine and watch the elk come into the yard to graze on the grass or search for apples. The living room has enough seating for the entire family and includes a comfortable sectional sofa, recliner, and rocking chair, as well as a flat screen television with Dish Network. The upstairs bathroom features a tub/shower, toilet, and vanity illuminated by custom tin lighting that accents the mountain wildlife themed room.

There are three generously sized bedrooms upstairs, two with queen sized beds, and the other with a king. There is plush carpeting throughout the living room and bedroom areas. Each bedroom has ample closet space for longer stays, as well. There is also a large hall closet to collect the family's coats during those colder months in Pennsylvania.

There are a washer and dryer located in the finished basement available for tenant use. The basement is carpeted, with a full bathroom including a toilet, sink, and stand-up shower. There is more than enough space for the kids to play here!

For outdoors lovers, there is a picnic table under roof for outside meals, even in the rain. There is also a fire pit area outback with a perfect view of the woods behind the house.

The Elk Grove offers all of the convenience and close proximity to the attractions of Elk Country without the encroachment of other cabins, we hope you will join us!

Amenities at A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette

Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of Allegheny River, PA


Ratings and reviews

9.8 / 10.0
Outstanding(247 Ratings)
review starsSummary of reviews
The property was clean, cozy, and conveniently located near amenities. Guests enjoyed seeing wildlife in the yard and appreciated the responsiveness of the owners.
From real guest reviews summarized by AI
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Apr 2025
Great location! Going to miss not staying there! Always had good time when staying there. Good luck in the future.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2025
We have visited Benezette many times over the years, but as soon as we walked into this quaint cottage, my husband said, "I really like this one". And I did too. The main reasons we booked were the location and reviews, but the second reason we booked was because it had a king-sized bed. My husband is 6'6" tall and doesn't fit in many beds. The bed was actually comfortable. There is also a ping pong table in the basement, so we got in a couple of games. The cottage was so clean too! We met Chris the maintenance man, and he was so friendly and helpful as well. Communication with Jennifer was perfect. Thank you, Jennifer and Bryan, for the use of your beautiful and cozy cottage. We hope to come back in the Spring and Fall.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Nov 2024
This is our 2nd stay in this house since this May. Bryan and Jenn are amzing host's. The house was prefect for our long weekend stay. Our
6.0 / 10.0Average·Oct 2024
Could use new mattresses beds not comfortable had low water pressure otherwise convenient and comfortable

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at A Private Retreat in the Heart of Benezette?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes pets allowed, and family friendly.


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