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Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!

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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

8.8 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
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 Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot!

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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
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Map
Marienville, PA

What's nearby

  • Cook Forest State Park
    Cook Forest State Park
    16 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Farmington Township Community Park
    17 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Clear Creek State Park
    18 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts
    18 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Cook Forest State Park Office
    21 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • DuBois, PA (DUJ-DuBois Regional)
    58 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bettinas
    12 min walk
  • Ray's Hot Spot
    3 min drive
  • Luckys Pub
    9 min walk
  • SUBWAY
    2 min drive
  • Forest Fire BBQ
    3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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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Shire Villa: Pet-Friendly Cabin, String Lit Fire Pit, Axe Throwing & Bigfoot! Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 39 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Stacey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, we loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

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

Groundhog Day

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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

Awesome Glamping

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

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

We stayed at Forest Vista

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!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Diana P.

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

Cozy Cabin

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
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6/10 Okay

Molly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

John P.

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

Nice place, sparse appointments

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jodi V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun get away ! Awesome quiet place to stay. Close to trails and the forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, delightfully decorated particularly the out of doors. Very cute and inviting. Close to Cooks forest and many hiking trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Perfect for a couple for a relaxing weekend .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

4th of July weekend

Perfect little spot outside of cook forest. Very clean and gracious hosts! Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Meagan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was privet and clean. Close distance to many attractions. Would love to come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway Spot

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

JILL D.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Dan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Megan D.

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

Clean and Cozy!

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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie C.

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

Nice getaway

We enjoyed ourselves and the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie L.

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

AMAZING!!!

Just an amazing experience all around!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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8/10 Good

Corey H.

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

ATV getaway

Nice little cabin close to ATV trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

Jessica W.

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

Great home base for exploring Cook Forest

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Erik T.

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

Birthday weekend

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Warm and welcoming

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Lovely place

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022