We stayed at this property two years in a row for a large family reunion. We like everything about this place, bed rooms. living room, dining room, outside areas, lake front hot tub... All Fantastic.
The house was great, plenty of room and lots of things to do. It was very clean and our host Laura was very responsive. It was super convenient for skiing, nice and close to the mountain. We had an awesome time!
Close to Elk, has everything you need, & a great view
4 families with kids aged 11-16 fit nicely here for a long weekend. Easy back and forth to drop teens at Elk Mountain. Everything worked in the house - gas fire pit, hot tub, dishwasher, ⊠Made it a nice and easy weekend!
We loved the stay - the house was clean. Clean bedsheets were folded in bags on each bed, to be placed by us. View was beautiful. Master bedroom is spacious- upstairs four bedrooms are smaller though. Kids loved swimming in the lake. Two kayaks and a double canoe were included in the rental - I thought since itâs a bigger property more could have been provided. Overall amazing experience.
My three siblings and I have, now for over 30 years, rented a large house, preferably near water, for a vacation for us, our children and grandchildren (as they arrived), who rotate in and out during the week as space allows. We loved this house. It was roomy with lots of bed rooms and public spaces. We loved the lake. It was great for swimming and kayaking. We also enjoyed walking the rail trail nearby several times. One large group went off to a Fun Park for one day and enjoyed themselves. Another group went off to a steam railroad museum near Scranton one day. All and all it was a wonderful week for all of us. the fabulous weather didn't hurt either.
We spent most of the time fishing, swimming and playing lawn games. The property is relatively private and the kids (ages 2 to 9) loved jumping from the floating dock or just wading in the water. This is the 5th year renting different houses for our group (11 adults and 8 children) and this property was the best yet. We would definately consider it for next year.
The Lake and floating dock were the highlights of this property. The 2 kayaks and 1 canoe available were an added bonus and were utilized. The large prepping table in the kitchen was a great idea not only for storage but serving space for our large group of 13. The two long dining tables were great to play multiple games at one time as well as allowing us all to eat in the same room together. The house has many areas to hang out so you never felt on top of one another. The house is older with no central AC but window units in most bedrooms. It was a rainy week so there was a musty damp odor from the basement. One of the beds upstairs should be replaced as it sagged in the center a bit but more importantly the box spring squeaked with every single movement. The garage refrigerator was an added bonus as it was definitely needed for advanced meal prep. With that being said the garage was also a nice place to store floats and paddle boards after use to dry off. The front porch was also a great place to unpack and pack in the rain. The small fire pit was easily accessible for the advanced generation to get to with ease. All in all good value for the price.
Laura was very responsive and Is obviously a caring home owner.
Stunning house, big enough for a group of 20 people and we could all sit at the same dinner table. Rooms were very comfortable and the parental suite has an incredible view on the lake.10/10 would recommend!!
We had great experience at this property hosting a small wedding ceremony with friends and family. Living spaces and kitchen were ideal for large groups while providing enough private spaces so we werenât on top of each other. The large, lakeside yard was perfect for a simple ceremony with a beautiful backdrop.
Beautiful property on the lake secluded nicely from neighbors on either side. Our family of 17 had a wonderful reunion here playing in the lake with our water toys & those provided by our host. Coffee in the morning on the back patio overlooking the lake with the kids fishing at the bank is a memory my wife & I wonât soon forget. Thank you.
We had a wonderful family gathering and enjoyed every minute of this great property. A highlight was the swimming raft; we spent most of our time on the expansive front lawn and waterfront swimming, kayaking, playing lawn games (which we brought with us) and evening campfires with wood provided by the host. There was plenty of space and a game room in the garage was an extra bonus!
Overall, the stay at the property was absolutely wonderful. The lake is stunning and the yard had plenty of shade when you were not swimming or boating on the lake. You are renting this property for the lake and yard and not so much for the house. A few things to clarify though about the house, the bedrooms are small and older than they appear in the photographs. One of the rooms on the second floor did not have air conditioning. It was able to stay pretty cool but I think this is important for people to know in advance. There are two main bedrooms on the first floor, the master and the room that has a queen with bunk beds. There are also two updated beautiful bathrooms on the first floor. On the second floor there are 4 bedrooms and only 1 bathroom for those 4 bedrooms. The bedrooms on the second floor are two queens and two rooms with a double and a twin in each of those rooms. The basement is a basement with drop ceilings, older, and not really a bedroom. It has an old half bath. It had two bunk beds in the basement and one was pretty wobbly. The basement also has exterior doors that are not sealed well. I will say the bedding could use some updating for a majority of the bedrooms and was very thin, and not of high quality. My only other comment is there are not enough wine glasses or coffee mugs for 20 people. There is hardly enough for 6-10 people. Also, the second fridge is in the garage. There is only one fridge in the kitchen. Aside from these comments though we filled the house to capacity with 20 people, kids and adults and had the best time. There are two sitting rooms side by side that could accommodate us and the dining area had two tables which were great for games. We mostly ate outside as there was not seating inside for 20. Again, this property is amazing and is perfect for being on the lake and playing yard games day and night.
We (11 adults and 2 children), our immediate family, had a great time. The house is divided into multiple sections that create zones for different activities We enjoyed the well stocked kitchen, the hot tub, the ping pong table, as well as the lake. Communication was excellent! Some rooms are not air-conditioned but have fans.
Laura's house was perfect. We had our 4 daughters and their families (9 grandkids) and everyone had their own space. There were many places to gather, so we weren't on top of each other and could all gather as a group, or find places for separate activities, conversations. Loved the lake- fun fishing, swimming, boats. Hot tub was a pampering touch we enjoyed. Two refrigerators made it easy to bring our own food and cook for 18 (we found enough pots, etc too). The wide, clean, level lawn was great for kids to play, and a nice buffer if little ones headed towards the lake. Laura also has plenty of life vests, but we did bring our own for the little kids.
Everything was as advertised. The house was clean, in good shape, had more than adequate space, contained all of the essentials, and was in a great location. The host was also very attentive and communicative. I would normally hesitate to give 5 stars, but I couldn't think of any flaws.
The house is massive. They really made it possible to house many guests with separate and yet still combined areas to hang out. The renovations on the bathrooms were awesome, which of course makes the house seem even better! No matter where we were in the house, we were all able to sit and chat because of the furniture and layout.
Our family had a wonderful skiing weekend at the house. It is spacious and comfortable for a large group. Everything was very clean and the kitchen was well equipped for cooking with my family. We loved the view of the lake from the house and the close easy drive to Elk Mountain.
We really enjoyed spending the long weekend staying here and skiing at Elk Mountain. There were 13 of us, and there was plenty of room. The house was warm and had plenty of comfortable furniture to accommodate everyone. The kitchen was stocked with all the equipment we needed, and the proximity of the house to the mountain could not be better. Looking forward to renting again next year.
Stayed here to celebrate the holidays with our elderly parents who live to far from us to drive. This home was close to them, very comfortable, clean and well stocked with everything to make meals with. We all very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely come back!
Our family enjoys sharing our homes with guests. We have 5 to select from, each with their own unique features. We can accommodate up to 100 people in all. The beauty of the Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania are surpassed by very little. Having visited Ireland, this area shares a lot of similarities in natural green landscapes pocketed with amazing and clean lakes. The elevation is great for awesome skiing, hiking etc
Our Estate Lake Lodge is a turn of the century historic four square design home with authentic wood floors and other original touches. Newly renovated with modern amenities. Beautiful year round views of pristine lake. Expansive lakeside lawn for all kinds of activities. Lakeside fire pit. Within walking distance of D and H trail, Cables Deli for subs and necessities and post office. Just 5 minutes drive to several restaurants and groceries in Forest City. Just 5 minutes from Elk Mountain Ski Resort!! Amazing fall foliage. Green Green Green Summer! Access road well maintained all winter.