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Entire home·Private host

French Creek Family Lodge

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Smart TV
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

French Creek Family Lodge

Introducing a spacious retreat nestled in the serene town of Utica, boasting ample space for family gatherings. Situated along the picturesque French Creek, crowned River of the Year in 2022, this idyllic setting offers breathtaking views and unparalleled opportunities for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. With four bedrooms, this inviting home comfortably accommodates up to 11 guests, providing the perfect escape for memorable VRBO stays.
🏙️ 1 HR from Erie
✈️ 1 HR 45 min from Pittsburgh
🍎 15 min from Franklin
🛶 1 block from river access
🚲 15 min to Lake Wilhelm and bike trail
🍷15 min to the closest winery
🍻 15 min to breweries and distilleries
🥪 1 block from convenience store and bar

The Space

1st Floor
living room
dining room
game room
laundry room
kitchen
full bathroom

2 Floor
master bedroom with queen bed connected to full bathroom
2nd bedroom with queen bed and twin bunk
3rd bedroom has 4 twin bunk beds
4th bedroom with 1 twin bunk

Backyard
fire pit

cement driveway can fit 3 vehicles

Electronic Guest Book (Places to Go): Link available upon request.

Property manager

Heath Nicklin

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Adjust thermostat to 69 degrees.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Map
Utica, PA

What's nearby

  • Allegheny College - 41 min drive - 46.1 km
  • Conneaut Lake Park - 50 min drive - 59.0 km
  • Grove City College - 50 min drive - 50.0 km
  • Grove City Premium Outlets - 52 min drive - 58.6 km
  • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - 58 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taylor's Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Grub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sugar Lake Hotel - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stubler Drive-Thru Beverages - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Franklin Beer Distributor - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is French Creek Family Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at French Creek Family Lodge ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at French Creek Family Lodge ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is French Creek Family Lodge located?

Located in Utica, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Oil Region National Heritage Area and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sugarcreek Towne Centre and Maurice K. Goddard State Park. 11th Street Park and Riverfront Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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French Creek Family Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great property for our group. There was plenty of room for everyone to gather and eat and sleep. Check - in was easy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Nice place

Lots of bedrooms did wonderful for employees to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

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

Perfect Stay!

We were so impressed with this darling home! It had everything we needed/wanted and more! The home is well taken care of, clean, and stocked with anything you might need. We will definitely be back. Thank you for the perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

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

Employee Housing

We were working in the area and this home was conveniently located. Nice to have 4 bedrooms and 2 baths, everyone has some space. Cell phone coverage is poor in the area, but the wifi works great so not an issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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