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Lakefront Tranquility near Elk Mountain

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Fleetville, PA
  • Lackawanna State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crystal Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Full bed first floor

1 Double Bed

King and bunkbed

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Twin first floor

1 Single Bed

Two queens and sofa

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Tranquility near Elk Mountain

Year round 4 bedroom, 2 full baths, 4 car garage on Handsome Lake. Close to Elk Mountain, one exit south. Private dock, central air conditioning, large rooms, beautiful screened in porch and private patio area. Quiet lake with no motor boats allowed (electric ok) which makes it perfect for swimming. Wonderful and family friendly community! Age restriction of 35 for adults, max number of adults 8. Fifteen minutes from Clarks Summit and Waverly. Linens and towels are only provided for stays of 4 nights and more.

Property manager

Sarah Cremer

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Guests are responsible for the safety of children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Factoryville

Located in Factoryville, this holiday home is in the mountains and on the waterfront. Lakeland Golf Course and Wemberly Hills Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gardner Spencer Preserve and Lackawanna State Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Fleetville, PA

What's nearby

  • Lackawanna State Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Newton Lake - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Crystal Lake - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 22 min drive - 19.4 km
  • University of Scranton - 25 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manning's Ice Cream & Milk - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Office - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Sheridan Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪B & B Family Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Elk Diner - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Tranquility near Elk Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Tranquility near Elk Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Tranquility near Elk Mountain?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Tranquility near Elk Mountain located?

This family-friendly Factoryville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Deer Lake, Benton Township Park and Lackawanna State Park. Gardner Spencer Preserve and Lake Kewanee are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Timothy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for Elk Mountain skiing

This is our second time staying in this house. Sarah is an excellent host, and we look forward to staying here again on our next ski weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter Getaway

Had a wonderful stay. Ice Fished on the pond, beautiful view. Close to Elk mountain where we skied. Clean and spacious home (wonderful closet space!). Having garage parking was nice, especially since steep driveway was not accessible due to winter weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall Family Trip

Comfortable and nicely decorated home. Beautiful yard with spectacular lake view. Hostess and neighbors were so friendly.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cathy m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Handsome Lake Stay

Home was exactly as advertised. The house was spacious and clean and included enough "toys" to enjoy the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house at the lake!

This is one of the best VRBOs where I've ever stayed. House is in great condition, super clean, very roomy, and well stocked with the little things (soaps at the sinks, toilet paper, salt and pepper, etc.). Owner was always very responsive and helpful when I had questions. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. From the extremely comfortable furnishings to the serene idyllic setting on the lake, your home was the perfect venue for our family getaway! Thanks again and all the best in 2022!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Lakehouse

Spent a skiing weekend at this house, and must say couldn’t have gone smoother. House is very clean views around the property are beautiful and close to Elk Mountain owners were a big help and really make sure you enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a great community!

We had a wonderful time during the stay. The neighbors were amazing, which made such huge difference. The community, the lake, etc. was really great! Would def. go back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Magical Stay

I grew up in nearby Scranton and have never heard of Handsome Lake (where the property is located). Being familiar with the area and many of the lakes and ponds close by my expectations were significantly exceeded. The house, property manager and experience were first class. Highly recommend a stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A delightful getaway

The house was comfy, clean, and very spacious, the covered porch being my favorite spot, especially during a thunder storm. The lake was clean, swimmable and had lots of fish! The neighbors were friendly. The house had everything we needed for entertainment; games, movies, tubes and kayaks. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene Lake House

We had the most relaxing stay at the lake house for Thanksgiving. Although we celebrated the holiday with family only a few miles away, I was able to prepare an assortment of food to bring with us, while the family 4 & 5 year old watched Macys parade. The rooms are spacious and just love the extra closet space. The extra long dining table was perfect not just for eating but we played a lot of games, and my DIL worked on and finished 1000 piece puzzle. One of my favorites, was drinking my coffee while watching the sun slowly come up over the lake….just so relaxing. Can’t wait to come back to this beautiful lake home!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome lake community

House is exactly as described, all beds and furniture very comfortable. I loved reading on the outdoor furniture and the screened in porch. Very quiet and family friendly. Kitchen well stocked and a Weber grill outside. We kayaked, canoed, and fished off the dock. I have to say its the first time I've seen one of my family members actually relax!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Vacation

Five adults and 2 children shared this home for a week. It was great! Home was clean, Sarah was very helpful answering questions. We are from FL, so the home had everything we needed and we only had to grocery shop. The neighbors were very kind as well. It was a very special week for our family. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanna L., Media, Pennsylvania

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect lake house retreat!

Wow, we are still on cloud-9 and not wanting to leave vacation mode! Sarah’s home is beautiful, sparkling clean, and homey. The lake was gorgeous even in the fog. Sarah was very responsive and the house was well equited and exactly as pictured. We enjoyed our NYE getaway and look forward to coming back to Sarah’s home in the summer to enjoy the lake and gorgeous outdoor area. Thank you Sarah!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

JIM H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice waterfront property close to Elk Mountain

Very spacious and comfortable property right on the water with docks and great view. The property was as described in VRBO. Was nice and clean including providing of clean towels, bedding, etc. Clearly the owners take good care of the property and interaction with Sarah was effortless. We there there to ski at Elk which was only 10-12 minutes each way and almost a direct route. Easy peasy. Thanks for such a relaxing visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place!

From the very beginning the Owner responded to my questions quickly. The house is exactly how it is described, beautiful and very comfortable. My Son loved the bunk beds - slept in one and hung out in the other one. The water view was amazing from the bedrooms and the living room. We spent most of our time out on the deck or dock fishing. My Son loved kayaking around and catching lots of fish. We enjoyed our nights sitting by the fire, looking at all the stars in the sky. The area is very quiet and the neighbors are very friendly. We enjoyed a nearby orchard and some hiking. Excellent place to come and relax, we will be returning. Thanks Sarah for being a wonderful Host. Deb, Jim and Kyle
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

gia a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Absolutely perfect. Great experience from booking to check out. The house was exactly as specified. Our son is attending Keystone College and the proximity to the school is great. Quite neighborhood on a beautiful lake. Will absolutely be staying again. Sarah was very helpful with changes that needed to be made to our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

christina r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Getaway

Excellent location with beautiful views. The home is very warm and welcoming with everything needed for a vacation. Will definately be back
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

We were in town for the Steamtown Marathon and made a long weekend of it. I cannot say enough good things about this place! Sarah was a fantastic host and every piece of the stay exceeded our expectations. Convenient location so we could see civilization if we needed it, but also enjoyed the serenity of the country, particularly the lake. We fished from the dock and canoe daily and caught crappies, bluegill and large mouth bass. Kids went swimming from the dock. No one wanted to leave. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation!

We loved this beautiful home, with many amenities. There was plenty of space for the 8 people in our family to sleep and eat, and the beds were very comfortable. The lake was clean to swim and kayak in, and overall it was such a peaceful place. We enjoyed every minute of every day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

tim d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great ski weekend

Beautiful location and convenient to Elk Mountain. We had a great weekend, the house is nice and has everything needed for a family ski trip. THANKS!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelina D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome sunrises!

The house was exactly as described and shown. Immaculate and the views, amazing! Plenty of rooms and space. Would love to come in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect ski getaway

Sarah’s lake home was great for our family of 5. Plenty of space and VERY clean. We spent our time skiing at Elk Mtn, about a 20-25 min drive. It is very tough to unpack a lot of luggage/food in winter months as you have to park up top in the garage and lug everything down, which was our only struggle (especially with ski boots etc with little ones), otherwise it was a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful experience

We rented this house for four nights with another family hoping that it would provide plenty of comfort and convenience for our ski trip to Elk Mountain. The home was everything we hoped for. Sarah was also quite pleasant to work with and super responsive to all of my questions. Thanks again Sarah!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

christina v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful home.

Beautiful home right on the lake, very clean. Homeowner left plenty of amenities paper plates, napkins, food, condiments, dishwasher soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash. Everything you need was there. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Cremer

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I am a licensed real estate broker but my family bought this home as a getaway for ourselves. We absolutely love this home and our neighbors but just don't have enough free time to get there as much as we would like. I only live about 15 minutes from the property and can be there to help in any way as needed.

Why they chose this property

We just loved the house and large rooms. It is more than a seasonal cabin, it is truly a home. It has all of the modern amenities one could want but still maintains charm and a uniqueness.

What makes this property unique

Kayaks, tubes, etc. for use. Game room under the garage to hook up an Xbox or Playstation. Fooseball table. Screened in porch. Large patio with dining and seating area.
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