Title: French Creek Family Lodge Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # French Creek Family Lodge Family-friendly holiday home in Utica ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101285500/101285411/a6bb2de0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101285500/101285411/dad3498e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101285500/101285411/b23fb0bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101285500/101285411/e2f3c715.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101290000/101285500/101285411/2c00b7f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the serene town of Utica, this spacious retreat offers a picturesque setting along French Creek. With four bedrooms and ample space for family gatherings, guests can unwind by the fire pit or enjoy activities like fishing and kayaking just a block away from river access. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Air conditioning £252 includes taxes & fees 16 Oct - 17 Oct ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113460000/113451600/113451575/f69c9f45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Williams House - 6-Bedroom Victorian Retreat & River Trailhead Oil City - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=113451575&PinnedHotelID=113451575&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60180000/60174600/60174511/07835460.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### River Valley Retreat, paddlers & peddlers paradise on the Allegheny river Franklin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=60174511&PinnedHotelID=60174511&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102750000/102740200/102740185/6628f3b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious 5-Bedroom Victorian House in Charming Downtown Franklin Franklin - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-25&endDate=2025-10-26&selected=102740185&PinnedHotelID=102740185&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102020000/102010900/102010843/3545b715.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Comfy Lakefront Farmhouse - Bring Your Boat! 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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](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.43491,-79.956825&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gs%7C%7BFbq_gN%3FS%3FS%3FU%3FS%40U%40S%40U%40S%40SBS%40U%40SBUBQBSBUBSBSDSDSBSDQDSDSFQDSFQDQFQFQFSFOFQFOHSHOFOHQHOHOHOHOHMJOHOJMHMJMJMJMJMLKJMJKJKLKJILKLKJILILILILGLILGNGLILGLENELENGLENELENCNCLCNCNCNALCNANANAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40NBL%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNDNDLFNDLDLDLFNHLFLFLHLFLHLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJLJJLJJJLJLJLJLHLJLJNHNHLHNJNFNHNHPHNFNHRFNFPFNHRDPFPFPDRDPFPDRDRDPBRDRDRBRBRBTBRBPBT%40RBT%40R%40R%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FRARATATARARARCTARCTCPCRCTCRCRERERCREPERERGPEPERGPGPEPIPGPGPGNIRGNINIPINGNKNINILINKNKLILKLKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJKHMJKJMHMHMHMHMFMHMFMFOHMDMFMDODMFOBOFMDOBMBOBOBOBM%40OBO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FM%3FOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOCOCMEOGMCOGMEOEMGMEMIOGMGMIMGMIMIMIKIMKMKKIMKKKKKKMMKKMKMKMKMIMKMIOKOIMIOIOIOIOIQGOIOISGOGQGQGQGQGQEQGQESGQESESEQCSESESCSCSCUCSCQCUASAUCSASASAUASAU%3FS%3FU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=V6WaxqlFkS4HzVN1jjiRxy3KBJM=) Utica, PA #### What's nearby - Allegheny College - 41 min drive - 28.7 miles - Conneaut Lake Park - 50 min drive - 36.7 miles - Grove City College - 50 min drive - 31.1 miles - Grove City Premium Outlets - 52 min drive - 36.4 miles - Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania - 58 min drive - 39.6 miles #### Getting around - Franklin, PA (FKL-Venango Regional) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taylor's Pub - ‬13 min drive - ‪Country Grub - ‬13 min drive - ‪Franklin Beer Distributor - ‬13 min drive - ‪Sugar Lake Hotel - ‬16 min drive - ‪Stubler Drive-Thru Beverages - ‬13 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is French Creek Family Lodge pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at French Creek Family Lodge ? > As of 11 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at French Creek Family Lodge on 16 Oct 2025 start from £251.83, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Utica-Hotels-French-Creek-Family-Lodge.h101285411.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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