I first came across the Nine Mile Motel when travelling along Route 6 in 2003. I immediately fell in love with the setting and location, and have stayed there at least one time each year since. Until last year, when I moved to the Lehigh Valley, I had to travel 500 miles or more to get there, so it had made that much of an impact on me!

The property has been owned by its' current owners, Ralph and Mae Wentz, for over 40 years, and is located between Coudersport and Galeton, PA. There are about 11 or 12 separate rooms - some as an individual cabin, or cabins that have 2 or more separate rooms. The grounds are very shaded with mature pine trees, and the namesake of the property, the Nine Mile creek, is located right behind the majority of the cottages. The property has been maintained well over the years, but still retains its' rustic appeal from the 1950's that I find extremely appealing. Rooms can have one or more beds, a propane heater, and full shower facility in the bathroom. There are no cooking facilities in the room, nor is a refrigerator or microwave provided. Any cooking you do there will be outdoors, either over the firepit or fireplace. There is a pavilion with a stone fireplace that allows the outdoor activities to continue, even when the weather doesn't cooperate!

As I have continued to stay at the Nine Mile, I have found the best feature is probably the owners Ralph and Mae. Don't get me wrong, the accomodations are nice, but I have enjoyed getting to know Ralph, Mae, and their family. They definitely make the difference from having a good stay to having a great experience. You may be wondering with all the good things I have to say about the property and owners that I don't rate it 5 stars - well, I personally would rate it 5 stars for myself, but I realize that this location may not have all the amenities or features that some travellers are looking for.

The reasons that some may not like it are the reasons I do: there is no A/C in the rooms, but you want the windows open to hear the babbling brook right behind your cabin. Besides, I almost have always had to have the heat on a few minutes a night or two (even in July!!) to knock the chill off in the evening, so you don't have to sweat that (literally)! Although there is a TV in the room, channel access is limited, and there is no phone. For that matter, there is no cell phone service available, so you really won't be lying to your boss when he can't get ahold of you while you're on vacation! So you can really unplug here, if you want to. I love to get away from the hustle and bustle and stress of my daily routine when I am on vacation, and this place can provide that.

Sooo - in summary - if you are looking for a resort-type atmosphere, you may not find this property as appealing as others. If you want a great place to visit that has a peaceful outdoor atmosphere with abundant wildlife present, and with a cozy, comfortable room, the Nine Mile may just be your lucky number!