Calvin Cottage

Perfect for your retreat leadership, a couple's weekend get-away, a family gathering, or a personal retreat.

Calvin Cottage is the most historic facility at John Knox Ranch. Rough-hewn board and batten on the outside, the Cottage is newly remodeled indoors, and quite comfortable. Guests make themselves at home in this 2 bedroom/2 bath, air conditioned and heated house. It has a fully equipped kitchen, a living and dining area, and deck overlooking Carpers Creek in the back. The master bedroom has a queen bed, and the second bedroom has two twin beds.

Calvin Cottage Accommodations

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2 Bedrooms/2 Baths

Sleeps up to 4 people. The master bedroom has a queen bed, and the second bedroom has two twin beds

Features

Air conditioned and heated
Fully equipped kitchen
Living and dining area and deck
Camp fire ring
Linens included

Rental Info

No Minimum Stay
Rate: $200/night
Rental Season: August 15th-May 15th
25% deposit and signed user agreement required to hold your reservation

Check In/ Check Out

Check in: 3pm
Check out: 12pm

Restrictions

No Pets
No Smoking
Quiet hours begin at 10pm

Cancellations

Deposits are refundable only when your cancellation is received in writing (like an email), 30 or more days prior to your visit, minus a 10% (of the total reservation) admin fee.

Bed & Bath

Bed linens included
Extra pillows and blankets
Towels
Toilet paper

Cooking Essentials

Coffee maker
Pots and pans
Dishes and silverware
Dishwasher
Microwave
Refrigerator
Oven, Stove

Outdoor

Charcoal BBQ grill (bring your own charcoal, lighter fluid, matches)
Deck

Self Guided Activities Included

During your stay, take advantage of our self guided activities like: visiting our Labyrinth and meditation garden, hiking (look out point has a great view!), bird watching, our self guided nature trail, mountain biking with your own bike, disc golf, catch and release fishing, and more. Click the link below for more info.

Guided Adventure Activities for an add-on fee

At its heart, John Knox Ranch is a summer camp. We have learned that all people (young in age and young at heart!) love the summer camp classics like: canoeing, archery, swimming. tie dyeing, rock climbing, etc. Contact us about adding one of these guided activities to your reservation.

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