Lakefront Home on Beautiful Crystal Lake, Minutes from Elk Mountain
- Minimum stay:Contact owner
- Internet:No
- Pets allowed:No
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Relax and enjoy our quaint 1400 SqFt, 3-bedroom lakefront home with beautiful views of one of Pennsylvania’s most pristine lakes, visible from the front porch or through the large picture window in the living room.
Nestled in the rolling Endless Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania, Crystal Lake is a private, 45 acre, spring-fed lake located minutes from Elk Mountain Ski Resort. Our one-story home includes an eat-in kitchen, a dining area and a cozy living room with a fireplace that looks out over the lake.
The master bedroom has a king size bed, the second bedroom has a double bed plus twin bunk, and the third has two twins – sleeps 8. Crystal Lake is a private (not open for public use) family-friendly lake located just over 2 hours from both Philadelphia and New York City.
In the summer, you can enjoy swimming in the crystal clear water, sunbathing, fishing, kayaking, sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, wake boarding and tubing (one outdoor motor boat is allowed upon approval). You may prefer just relaxing on the lakefront dock and front porch, or taking a leisurely walk, run or bike ride along the scenic 2.8-mile road that follows the perimeter of the lake.
For something more challenging, you can mountain bike or hike Elk Mountain, or bike the 40+ miles of Rail-Trails that run throughout the region. For the golf enthusiast, there are five public golf courses within 6 miles, including the nearby Scottish Glen, a 9-hole course situated on the lake with beautiful views of Elk Mountain. Many of the area courses cost less than $20 for 18 holes of golf.
While the charm and quiet of Crystal Lake is the draw, there are many other activities in the area. There are dozens of antique stores, particularly in the Fleetville area. One of the largest and most well known is The Carriage Barn, which has been featured in Country Living Magazine. Shopping is plentiful in Dickson City just 25 minutes away (20 miles). Here you'll find Veiwmont Mall, anchored by Macy’s, JC Penny’s and Sears, and many discount stores, such as, Target, Wal-mart, Sam’s, TJ Maxx, Marshalls, K-mart, Best Buy and Wegman’s. You will also find many popular chain restaurants in this area, such as, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, Pizzeria Uno, Friday’s and more. There are movie theaters and bowling alleys as well. In nearby Scranton, the Steamtown Mall (23 miles) and the new upscale outlet mall, Shoppes at Montage (29 miles), are also great for shopping.
Local restaurants on the lake and within a mile include Oliveri’s, Fern Hall and Crystal Pines. Many others are located nearby in Carbondale, Union Dale, Clarks Summit and Scranton, all within a short 5 to 25 minute drive.
Other attractions include, Sno Cove Water Park, the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour, Scranton Iron Furnaces, Steamtown National Historic Site, the Houdini Museum, Scranton Cultural Center, Electric Car Trolley Station & Museum, Anthracite Heritage Museum, Lackawanna State Park and the Archibald Pothole State Park. PNC field in Scranton is home to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees, the Class-AAA Minor League Baseball affiliate of the New York Yankees.
In the fall, you will enjoy the colorful foliage and quiet peacefulness of the lake. There are also a number of local events including Oktoberfest at Elk Mountain and the Steamtown Marathon.
The main draw in winter is skiing and snowboarding at Elk Mountain, Pennsylvania’s finest ski resort with 1000 feet of vertical drop and 100% snowmaking coverage. The recently expanded Sno Mountain, formerly Montage, is also located nearby (30 miles) just off Route 81. The lake and surrounding area are great for ice-skating, cross-country skiing, sledding and ice fishing. The nearby Rail-Trails are also great for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. NEP Sno Trails grooms the trail system in the winter and issues trail passes that are required for snowmobiling.
Keywords: Lake House, Cottage
Property Type
- House
- 1 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
Meals
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Suitability
- Minimum Age Limit For Renters
- Non Smoking Only
- Pets Not Allowed
- Children Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
Kitchen & Dining
- Cooking Utensils
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
Amenities
- Wood Fireplace
- Babysitter
- Parking Off Street
- Covered Parking
Other Amenities
Entertainment
- DVD Player
- CD Player
Communications
- Telephone
Outdoor Features
- Outdoor Grill
Location & View
Activities
- Kayaking
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Snowboarding
- Mountain Biking
- Water Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Laundromat
- Groceries
- Cross Country Skiing
- Cycling
- Wind-Surfing
- Golf
- Hunting
- Tennis
- Ice Skating
- Roller Blading
- Freshwater Fishing
- Fishing
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Basketball Court
- Skiing
- Hiking
- ATM/Bank
- Playground
- Library
- Bird Watching
- Walking
- Scenic Drives
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Live Theater
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Outlet Shopping
- Fitness Center
- Boating
- Hospital
- Medical Services
- Massage Therapist
- Sight Seeing
- Horseback Riding
- Antiquing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Sledding
- Shopping
Reviews
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Happy Vacationer
- Guest Lake Love
- Date of stay 07/30/11
- Review Submitted 05/23/12
This is a very cute, immaculate, comfortable house on one of the most beautiful, relaxing lakes in Pennsylvania. The owners are wonderful too!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway.
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Rates
Spring 2013: April 1 thru May 24rd - $975/week or $350/weekend (2 nights) Summer 2012/13: Weekly rentals - 7 Nights May 24th thru June 28th - $1075/week June 28th thru September 6th - $1350/week Fall 2012: Sept 6th thru Nov. - $975/week or $350/weekend Winter-Ski Dec. 2012 - March 2013 Season: $1075/week or $450/weekend Weekend Rentals available when week not already booked-call for rates $75 Cleaning Fee and $200 Refundable Deposit Required
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Photos
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Lake View from Front Porch
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Living Room with large picture window and fireplace
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Master Bedroom
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Full + Bunk Room....
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Bath with 2 sinks and fabulous shower!
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The FALL!!
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The Lake in Winter!
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The Lake Front....steps to dock.
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Kitchen
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Twin Room
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Sitting by the Crystal clear Lake. A beautiful reflection!
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Living Room
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Fall is Beautiful at the lake.
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