Lake Front Lodge, Sleeps 20, Swim Deck, Fishing, Private Beach near Elk Mountain

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Private expansive lake frontage and lawn with gradual water access for all ages

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7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20278.7 sq m

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Fireplace
Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Parking available

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Union Dale, PA

Elk Mountain Ski Area
‪9 min drive‬
Crystal Lake
‪12 min drive‬
Tunkhannock
‪17 min drive‬
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunk Room sleeps 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

King Master Suite sleeps 2 with private full bath and deck

1 King Bed

Main level Queen and Bunk sleeps 4

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Second level Double and Single sleeps 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Second level Double and Single sleeps 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Second level Queen sleeps 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Second level Queen sleeps 2

1 Queen Bed

Sun-Fun Room

2 Double Futons

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Game and Bunk Room half bath

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Main level full bath

Toilet · Shower only

Master King Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Level Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Welcome to Lakefront Lodge!
Nestled 3 miles from Elk Mountain, our Lakefront Lodge spans nearly 2 acres with 300 feet of private lakefront. This spacious retreat accommodates 12-20 guests, perfect for family gatherings, friend reunions, or group vacations. Enjoy winter skiing or summer swimming, boating, and fishing. With easy access from the main road and ample private parking, your relaxing getaway begins upon arrival.
Outdoor Adventure Awaits
Exclusive Lewis Lake with a private beach area and swim deck for swimming, sunbathing, or kayaking. Fish in the well-stocked lake, relax by the lakeside fire pit, or unwind on the expansive rear lawn—ideal for games and year-round events. A short walk leads to a local coffee and lunch spot, next to the D&H Trailhead.
Spacious Indoor Comfort
The lodge features 7 bedrooms and 3 1/2 full bathrooms, comfortably sleeping up to 20 guests. With 5 indoor areas for relaxation and games, you'll never feel cramped. The large kitchen with an island is perfect for team cooking, and the dining room seats 14, with additional seating for 8 in the kitchen.

Property manager

Laura

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Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Person booking must be age 26 or older. No prom groups permitted. Lodge is 1 of 5 Estate homes for rental individually or together for large groups.

This is a lovely family friendly and safe lake community. We reserve the right to cancel a booking that may not adhere to the nature of this setting.

Parties or events must be booked separately for review and permission. See our website for exciting options and group deals! elkmountainestate.com

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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

Parties and events are allowed on site

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Union Dale

Located in Union Dale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lehigh and Snow Bowl are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Prompton State Park and Lackawanna River. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Union Dale, PA

What's nearby

Elk Mountain Ski Area - 9 min drive - 6.8 km
Chippewa - 9 min drive - 6.7 km
Crystal Lake - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Tunkhannock - 17 min drive - 9.0 km
Newton Lake - 18 min drive - 13.6 km

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪China Wok - ‬10 min drive
‪Simpler Times - ‬9 min drive
‪Stone Bridge Inn & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
‪Candlelight Inn & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪The Speakeasy Saloon & Resort - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Front Lodge, Sleeps 20, Swim Deck, Fishing, Private Beach near Elk Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front Lodge, Sleeps 20, Swim Deck, Fishing, Private Beach near Elk Mountain?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front Lodge, Sleeps 20, Swim Deck, Fishing, Private Beach near Elk Mountain?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front Lodge, Sleeps 20, Swim Deck, Fishing, Private Beach near Elk Mountain located?

This family-friendly Union Dale holiday home is located on the waterfront, 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Lackawanna River, and within 6 mi (10 km) of North Knob and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail. Crystal Lake and Lehigh are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jordan S.

23 Mar 2025

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

Weekend Lakeside Wedding

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 weren’t on top of each other. The large, lakeside yard was perfect for a simple ceremony with a beautiful backdrop.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rivkah B.

9 Sept 2024

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

Great Property

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis L.

10 July 2024

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

Love the lake

It was great. Loved the lake and plenty of room for our family to spread out. We would book it again if we ever came out that way.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

28 Feb 2023

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

Great stay for large family ski trip!

This house accomodated our large group well, was super close to Elk Mountain where we skied, and made for a wonderful family weekend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie K.

25 Feb 2024

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

Great location

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

jenn f.

1 Feb 2023

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

Group Ski Trip

House was great. Perfect for a multi family getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn G.

5 Feb 2024

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

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

purva d.

27 May 2024

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

Clean and beautiful home

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 it’s a bigger property more could have been provided. Overall amazing experience.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terry H.

17 Aug 2024

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

Sibling Vacation Week

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

19 Aug 2023

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

Lakeside Serenity

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 won’t soon forget. Thank you.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike G.

2 Aug 2023

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

Awesome Property

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha R.

13 Aug 2024

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

Fabulous Lake Front

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.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet E.

1 Aug 2022

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Relaxing

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!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess M.

27 July 2022

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

July 2022 - 20 people at lake house

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

19 July 2022

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

Lovely place

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.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah N.

2 July 2022

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

Family Reunion

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.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyrone G.

31 May 2022

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

Great location

Place and property manager was very responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen S.

18 May 2022

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

This place has everything you could ask for

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.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise W., Millville, NJ

2 Mar 2022

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

Great house!

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

9 Feb 2022

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

Mountain stay

Laura was responsive and the place was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sally D.

31 Jan 2022

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

Winter Fun at Union Dale

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

24 Jan 2022

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

Fun ski house for family and friends.

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 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

9 Jan 2022

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

Wonderful home for a group

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!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth Z.

2 Jan 2022

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

Family Ski Trip

Beautiful lake front home with plenty of rooms for our extra-large family to relax, sleep and socialize. The large kitchen (with great lake views) was perfect for being able to serve family style meals. Despite no snow, which limited our skiing, the family loved the hot tub and the bottom deck gas fireplace where we could hang out during the rain. Laura & Peter were great to work with for our mini vacation to Elk Mt.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

1 Jan 2022

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

Gorgeous view!

It was a lovely home that had a lot of charm and character! The view looking out over the snow-covered frozen lake was beautiful and calming. Everything exceeded our expectations!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Laura

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

Why they chose this property

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.

What makes this property unique

Location Location. Just 3 miles from Elk Mountain Ski Resort. Vermont like skiing close to home! And awesome private lake front home

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bunk Room sleeps 4

King Master Suite sleeps 2 with private full bath and deck

Main level Queen and Bunk sleeps 4

Second level Double and Single sleeps 3

Second level Double and Single sleeps 3

Second level Queen sleeps 2

Second level Queen sleeps 2

Sun-Fun Room

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Game and Bunk Room half bath

Main level full bath

Master King Bath

Second Level Bath

Spaces

About this property