*Perfect place to re unite with family CANT WAIT TO COME BACK…read more My wife and I reside in north jersey and we searched at length for the perfect location that was midway between Ohio and New Jersey and our cabin at CFTHC was the perfect spot. "Hidden Oaks" was the perfect fit for the combined families (My wife and I + My sister and brother in law and their 2 year old twin girls and 7 year old son plus the fact that my sister in law is 8 months pregnant so we are a tough group with multiple needs. Hidden Oaks was roomy and comfortable, offering both families their own space in addition to excellent common areas which made relaxing by the fire, watching a movie, or just sitting on the back porch swing watching the snow fall with all of us together and laughing a weekend to remember, and well worth the price. We were delayed in NJ in midst of a snowstorm so we arrived after midnight and the staff had a key waiting as well as a map to the cabin which we found easily. Every one we met couldn't have been nicer. My advice would be to review the list of what they recommend to bring. The cabin had everything we needed pots, pans, cork screw, wine glasses etc....we are already planning our trip back in a couple months. Great people,Great place, great time, great price.

We stayed in Douglas fir cabin. It was clean, but not very comfortable. There's no pantry space…read moreif you do bring groceries. No air conditioning makes this cabin a little too humid and so nothing dries inside (like your hair). The lighting is poor, with dim yellow light bulbs. Also it is very dog friendly here. The floor, bedding and curtains had plenty of pet hair. Investing a couple hundred bucks and a little more TLC could make a huge difference.

I stayed in #4 Little Bear in March and it was so cozy and comfortable! The gas fireplace kept the…read morecabin warm and there was plenty of space for my solo trip. I am working on a book and needed a place in the area to work quietly (as I had a few nearby locations to visit for research) and this cabin was just right! The owners were extremely good at communication and the checkin/checkout price was so smooth. I did not have the opportunity to use the fire pit or grill during this stay, and cannot comment on those, but they are available! A generous stack of firewood was made available for the fire pit, I had noticed. The cabins are easy to find right off of 36, and they are private. I might have been the only one there this time (which is fine!) but even if you have "neighbors" I think there'd be plenty of privacy and quiet solitude. I am definitely hoping to come back in the future, and bring my husband along next time!

had a great weekend camping here!…read more evergreen cabins in the off-season is amazing. we had a cute cabin weekend and really enjoyed ourselves. plus, it snowed right after we got there so we woke up to a white blanket! the folks who run the cabins are so nice and accommodating, they even let us bring our 3 dogs when their limit is usually 2. we didn't see any wildlife during our trip. but we did see some bear prints in the snow when we were leaving. overall a really cool weekend

A family owned horse ranch. The atmosphere screams ""FAMILY!!" You can take advantage of their…read moreoffering of trail rides thru the Allegheny mountains. They have 2 bedroom cabins with a kitchen and enjoy the stars around a bonfire. We've been going there for years. Went back after a 15 year hiatus and were welcomed with open arms. Can't say enough good things about them.

Great food & service. We were also there for the rodeo and had a great time. We will be back!read more

This is our 3rd trip to ELR and we were so pleased with all the improvements! It has grown to…read moreaccommodate more people and parking, and makes great use of the space it has. We love this place! I read other reviews where they complained of the closeness of the cabins, and yes, they are very close together, but look at the map of the property layout and you'll see Cabin #21 & 22 are at the far end, offering the most privacy (these are the ones we always request.) You can see from the map if your cabin is waterfront or not, and how close the next cabin is. They did their best to insert privacy walls and landscaping trees to help with that issue. But if you are coming with a large group and want all your cabins together, the closeness is a plus, not a negative. The cabins are great! They provide towels and bedding for the main bed and bunks, but I'd recommend bringing extra blankets and your own pillows. The kitchen utensils were lacking in our cabin; we did not have a toaster, so I "toasted" the bread in a frying pan. We also didn't have a pizza cutter (I just used the butcher knife) and the bowl to mix avocados was massive with a flat bottom..LOL. I made it all work, but had I been staying longer, I probably would have asked if they had these items or went to the dollar store and bought stuff. (Or brought it from home had I realized.) SO, if you plan on cooking/preparing anything specific, maybe pack necessary kitchen items so you can accomplish your task. Also, bring your own plastic cups for kiddos, or for yourself, a plastic/insulated beverage container for walking around or boating. They only have glass (and very fragile wine glasses!) The property is lovely with concrete walking paths everywhere, 3 extra restrooms on the property, and Sunset Grille (great food and live music on the weekends). There is a kid's playground area, small sandy area, sitting spaces, fire pits, grills and picnic tables dotted all over the property. They offer non-motorized boats to all guests and we definitely take advantage of that! The kayaking is so fun! The lake is very nice once you get further from the front of the resort where it's more lillypads, algae blooms and "seaweed"... it's natural though, nothing to be grossed out about. Also, it is right off a main road, but if you pay attention to what's in front of you, not what's behind you.... you'll be happy :)

awful place, worst customer service and gross cabins. things broken in cabin they never fixed. can…read morenever get a hold of anyone to help . They do not care about the people that spend money on a vacation

Stayed in the Serenity cottage 11 a couple years ago. It was great, very clean, hot tub was…read moreawesome, perfect weekend getaway for my wife and I. We are staying here again in two weeks. This time we are going to try out the Seclusion Cottage 9. Stay tuned!!

Don't stay here...cottages are small and dirty...you have to clean yourself..then owner who must…read morehave ocd cleans and says there dirty n takes your deposit...I found a women's dirty sock under bed...horrible experience...I'd rather stay at Bates motel

We stayed in the Whitetail Lodge. It has a master bedroom, bathroom, and loft. Bathroom has a…read moretub/shower, sink & toilet. My son fell in love with the loft area. There was a small couch, tv, and the 2nd bed (full size). The steps to the loft are quite steep. We didn't let the two kiddos under 5 on them. The cabin is fully furnished. All the linens, and towels were there. Plenty of pillows & blankets as well. There is an outside fire pit with tables and chairs. You can purchase wood there for $7 a bundle. The grounds have shower houses, a swing set, a kennel fence to contain pets, lodge cabins, and overnight cabins. The lodge owners, John & Liz, are super nice. They were on the grounds daily to repair things and clean. They stopped by once to let us know Elk were up on the main lodge's yard. We saw a good many elk in the area, none near our cabin tho. We were told there are a few family of bear living around the cabins. We didn't see them. However, you could find random pieces of garbage with claw & teeth marks, and the dumpster has obvious bear damage. There is no cell phone reception anywhere on the camp grounds, and there is no wifi in the cabins. There is wifi at the main lodge, you just have to ask for the password. The nearest cell reception is roughly a 1.5 miles up the road from the camp. Its only a few bars, however. There was a motion sensor light on the one shower house that was directly across from our cabin. It would detect out movement when we were at our firepit. It also would detect every movement from the firepit of the trout lodge. It was nice for loading & unloading the car at night, but was annoying while having our campfire. There are a few signs posted around camp that say to call John & Liz if you need anything. Only problem is, no phones. They should install one in each cabin for emergencies, even if they only connect to the main lodge. The camp had everything we needed. We really enjoyed our stay. If we are back in the area, we will stay again.

I would recommend this place to everyone!!!!! This place has absolutely beautiful scenic views…read more Very clean with great service!!!!! Truly the best lodges that I've ever stayed at. I cant wait to come back!!!!

The pots and pans were awful!!! Really you cant pick sone up better than that at a garage sale???…read moreA mouse dying under the sink. Watch your pets! Otherwise it was nice

We have stayed at Hominy Ridge for three years in a row now and it is by far our favorite place to…read morestay for a long weekend in Cook Forest. We have stayed at other places but nothing beats Cabin 1! It is extremely clean, well maintained and has enough privacy you feel like you're the only one there. Huge bonus points for having a large playground area for kids! They have play equipment suitable for all ages. It has now become a tradition to stay here during special occasions because we know it'll be a relaxing trip! Make sure you checkout the gift shop, we always find something special to bring home to remind us of our trip. The owners are always beyond friendly and kind, I cannot recommend this place enough.

Had an amazing long weekend at Hemlock cabin while visiting family in the area. Hemlock proved to…read morebe a little slice of heaven on a mountain side! Tom and Amy, along with Bailey and Lola, are wonderful and accommodating hosts that take great pride in their establishment, and it truly shows! The cabin was clean, rustic and positively adorable! It was also well stocked with all of the essentials so you only really need to bring food and clothes! It was the perfect place to unplug, relax and unwind. The cabins are separated enough from each other to feel secluded, and they are close to trails and the are sites. Absolutely cannot wait to go back!