Nestled at the entrance of Allegheny National Forest, Marienville is a cozy sanctuary. Unwind by the private fire-pit or cook your favorite meal in the full-size kitchen and enjoy it on your hand-crafted outdoor dining table. With rental bikes available, high-speed internet, Netflix on a big screen LED Smart TV and luxury linens provided.
Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire cabin
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
The current price is €176
€176
includes taxes & fees
29 Apr - 30 Apr
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Shire is one of four pet-friendly cabins at Forest Villas... a private 4-acre adventure compound a quarter mile from downtown Marienville, PA. Walk to town in 5 minutes. Throw an axe before dinner. Light the fire pit when the sun drops, and stay up later than you planned.
Who Shire works for: - Couples who want a cozy, photogenic getaway - Small families and pet owners (dogs welcome) - Outdoor travelers heading to Cook Forest, Allegheny National Forest, or Rails-to-Trails - ATV, snowmobile, and recreation travelers (room for trucks + trailers) - Bigfoot Festival weekend visitors looking for walking-distance lodging - Remote workers who need full cell reception and high-speed Wi-Fi
About Forest Villas: You're not just renting a cabin... you're staying at a private pet-friendly adventure compound. Forest Villas sits on 4 wooded acres with on-property amenities most cabin rentals can't match.
What you get on-property (included with every stay): - 6-lane axe throwing range (yes, really) - The world's tallest Bigfoot statue, over 3 stories tall - 4 acres of private forested trails through pines and hardwoods - A peaceful pond with cattails - A tire obstacle course - Direct access to the Rails-to-Trails path (property runs along it) - Resident wildlife, including a rare white deer that visits regularly
Inside Shire (510 sqft, well-laid-out): - Private bedroom with a real closed door and a brand-new luxury queen mattress - Living room with two leather-look convertible sofa beds (flexible sleeping for 2 more) - Wood-paneled kitchen with full-size refrigerator, gas stove, and microwave - Indoor dining nook - Tiled shower, full bath - Smart TV with Netflix, Roku, and more - High-speed Wi-Fi (works for streaming and remote work) - Full cell reception - Heat and A/C, linens, pillows, and towels included
Outside your cabin: - Covered front porch with seating - Privacy-fenced rear bar patio with a hand-built tree-stump bar table, metal bar stools, and string lights overhead - Brick-surround fire pit with bench seating - Decorative gravel + railroad-tie pathway - Gravel driveway with 2 dedicated parking spots - Shared loop drive with neighboring cabins... room for trucks, trailers, ATVs, snowmobiles, or anything else you're hauling
Within minutes: - 5-minute walk to downtown Marienville - 15 minutes to Cook Forest State Park - Quick access to the Allegheny National Forest - Walking distance to the Forest County Bigfoot Festival
Pets: We welcome dogs. $30 non-refundable pet fee per stay. The covered porch is a great rainy-day spot, and the 4-acre property gives them room to stretch. Please keep pets leashed.
What to know before booking: - Cabin is 510 sqft... cozy, efficient, well-laid-out - Gravel shared driveway (year-round accessible) - Real closed-door private bedroom (most "1BR" cabin listings in this area are actually open lofts) - Quiet, residential feel... no industrial noise - On-property amenities are shared with the 3 other Forest Villas cabins... it's a small compound, not a resort
Book Shire for your next Marienville trip. Whether it's a quiet weekend with the dog, a Cook Forest hiking trip, an ATV weekend, or Bigfoot Festival lodging... this cabin is built for the slow-down kind of getaway.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cabin: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Video games
Outdoor areas
Charcoal grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
3 pets total
Suitability/Accessibility
No lift
Designated smoking areas
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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Axe throwing range: use at your own risk. Adult supervision required for guests under 18.
No alcohol while throwing.
Axes stay at the range.
Do not climb or damage the Bigfoot statue.
Pets must remain leashed on the trails and around the pond.
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: 5
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Marienville is home to this cabin. Red Bandana Winery and Hunter Station Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cook Forest State Park and Clear Creek State Park. Visit our Marienville travel guide
Is Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?
As of 28 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! on 29 Apr 2026 start from €176, including 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.
How much is parking at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! located?
Situated in Marienville, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Cook Forest State Park, Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts and Clear Creek State Park. Red Bandana Winery and Farmington Township Community Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).
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We took a last minute trip to PA for Groundhog Day. The cabin was perfect! It was clean and cute. Fireplace was on when we arrived and it was so cozy. Would definitely stay here again if ever in the area.
Simple, cute place to go to for outdoor adventures! The two couches fold down for a few more people.Enough room for our fur babies. Ample amount of yard space plus a beautiful background drop for weddings or photos.Great host, she’s very responsive.
The cabin was beautiful and extremely clean , everything we needed was provided . The location was amazing !!! The hostess Brittany Gibbs went above and beyond to make our stay amazing . We will definitely be going back many more times in the weeks to come . If you book this cabin I promise you … you won’t be disappointed, it is beautiful!!!!!
Cozy cabin in a quiet area to enjoy some R&R. A few details missing but overall everything worked out well. Owner/Property Manager communication and follow through was fantastic. Was a great location to stay for our baby moon where we just wanted to stay in and relax, cook some quiet meals and enjoy a nice bonfire. Backyard can’t be beat!
Overall a very nice place to stay. My husband and I were just looking to get away for the first time since having kids so we weren’t looking for anything fancy, just a quiet get away. We really enjoyed being able to take our dog and how simple it was to bring her. The cabin was very clean with the one exception being the dishes. Almost every dish I grabbed to use (coffee mugs, plate, knife) had to be washed before use because they were dirty. The queen bed was very firm, and for us, very uncomfortable. The pull out beds weren’t any better as far as comfort. One other minor complaint was the shower pressure was very poor and there was little soap. The shower had really cool soap dispensers for body wash, shampoo, and conditioner, but all were empty. We brought our own soap but I wouldn’t advertise a place as fully stocked with amenities when it’s not. One other review noted the dead batteries in the tv remote. We ran into the same issue. We liked the area and had fun hiking in the snow. The cabin did have a cozy vibe and it was really nice walking in to the electric fireplace on and a scent mister running. Brittany also answered my questions timely and thoroughly. One suggestion for the host would be to have welcome instructions in the cabin for how to run the mini split and to explain where to find the trails and activities shown in the pictures. It would have also been nice to have a bigger mat or boot tray inside the door.
Nice little cabin, cobwebs in bathroom and dusty shelves, no stopper for the kitchen sink to wash dishes, no broom to sweep up tracked in pine needles from back yard (neither front nor back porch were swept), no dresser to put clothes in, front door curtains where cut with scissors crooked and frayed, 2 bikes on front porch were unexpected but each one had a flat tire.
Minisplit at far end of house meant having to turn temperature way down to get into bedroom. Bed was hard-no box springs under mattress.
Outdoor fire pit and seating was very welcoming, we used it at night.
Just a few tweaks and it would be perfect!
This cabin was beautiful, homey, and quiet! We loved it so much, we plan to rent it again in the future. Great people to rent off of too! Friendly, accommodating and easy to talk too. Highly recommend these cabins!!
Great weekend getaway. Even though near a main road felt private. Outdoor space was beautiful. Brittany checks in and makes sure you have what you need. Will definitely stay again.
Katie H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lynn
20 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My girlfriend and I loved how the cabins were set up! It's cozy and private with lots of comforts from the electric fireplace to the beautiful little waterfall nearby. The trails were also chocked full of cool attractions! Definitely worth the visit!
It was privet and clean. Close distance to many attractions. Would love to come back
Meagan F.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
8/10 Good
JILL D.
29 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
Perfect getaway cabin. We cooked out and relaxed around the fire. Has all the amenties needed for the weekend. Cute trails with a large Bigfoot sighting. Would definitely come back again.
First and foremost, it was clean, comfy cabin. Not overly private or woodsy, however.Some basic essentials were missing. There were only 5 squares of toliet paper, remote needed new batteries, and the shampoo dispenser was bone dry.It just felt like you are getting a bare bones cabin in a run down town for the price of a good hotel.
We had a wonderful weekend at our stay here! The property was clean, cozy and the property owners were super accomodating! They even set up a little activity for our 3 year old to do. It was a perfect weekend!
Initially I was feeling disappointed because this cabin backs up to the road and there is a big white house across the street so it didn't feel as woodsy as i hoped, but it was actually a very quiet road and we enjoyed having a camp fire in the yard. The cabin was not unlocked but Brittany came right over and let us in.over and let us in.
We had such a nice time and we enjoyed this place so much!! One minor wi-fi issue was all we suffered and that was not a big deal whatsoever. This place is cozy, quiet, warm, and I would 100% go back again.
My husband and I went to have a little getaway for our anniversary. When we first arrived we were in complete awe!! There were plants in every room making it a warm welcoming and just the feel of home. The cabin was so nice and clean. The property manager is very nice and never left a question unanswered. We will definitely be stay at this property again in the future.
We went for a 2 night stay between Christmas and New Years and enjoyed our stay. It was warmer than expected, which made things a little muddy outside for the dogs, but that was nobody's fault. We also should have prepared better with napkins and paper towels, as those were not available. It was a beatifully decorated cabin that we would be happy to stay at again!