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Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village

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Seating area in front of wood burning stove
View of the Living Room
Bar seating
Jungle Princess pin ball
Another living room view

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village

Originally a tavern and bar, established in the 1940's, The MacKay has since been converted into a fun, comfortable, slightly rustic, house that sleeps up to 12 people. A highlight of our house is it's original bar which is situated in the large game room. The bar seats 6 people and a 2nd refrigerator is conveniently locate right next to the bar. Here you can enjoy watching family and friends play pool or pinball. If that is not enough, for added indoor fun there are an assortment of board games provided, including the ever popular game of Monopoly.

Outside you will find additional space for entertaining on our large deck where there's plenty of seating, tables and a gas grill. Steps lead off the deck to a large, private, back yard where you will find a large fire pit, surrounded by big boulders, for seating, and an additional stone barbecue grill. The yard is very flat so it's perfect to play croquet or corn hole, which are provided for guests to enjoy.

Also located on the first floor is the eat-in kitchen, dining room and living room with a large screen television and comfortable seating to allow for great get togethers with friends and family. Additionally, 2 bedrooms are located on the first floor so if stairs are an issue for a guest this makes our house a perfect fit. One bedroom has a king sized bed, carpeted floor and the other bedroom has full-sized bed with French doors that open up directly onto the deck. Also located on the first floor is a half bath and a full bath with a shower stall. A laundry nook with a washer & dryer, shelving for towels and pantry storage is located off the kitchen.

The second floor consists of a master bedroom with a queen sized bed & TV with DVD player. The second bedroom has a full-sized bed and a sliding barn door, the third bedroom has a full-sized bed and a sliding barn door. There is a full bath with a tub/shower and a day bed in its own little sitting area in the hallway.

The Mackay sleeps up to 12, people, including the day bed. Parking for all guests is never a problem as across the street there is a large grass parking lot. This is a non-smoking cottage. Pets are negotiable with a non-refundable pet fee. Wifi is available at The MacKay, but cannot be guaranteed.

Because the lake is a private lake, all guests must registerwith Eagles Mere Association and pay for a temporary membership at least 3 days prior to your arrival date. Base rates for temporary membership start at $240 for 1-4 guests, $300 for 5-10 guests and $420 for 11+ guests for the first week. http://eaglesmereassociatio.fatcow.com/temporary-membership.html
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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 4:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed
Ask for details
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets allowed with a nonrefundable $150. pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking permitted outside
If BBQ is used - MUST be reasonably cleaned at end of stay.
Firepit must be left in reasonable order, no garbage about area and no live coals left.
Any evidence of smoking, vaping of any kind inside property will constitute a non-refund deposit for damages.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Ask for details
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the neighborhood

Eagles Mere

Eagles Mere is home to this vacation home. Eagles Mere Museum and Eagles Mere Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trout Pond Park and Mill Race Golf Resort. Sullivan County Fairground and Olde Barn Centre are also worth visiting.
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Eagles Mere, PA

What's nearby

  • Eagles Mere Museum - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Eagles Mere Historic Village - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eagles Mere Lake - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Ricketts Glen State Park - 34 min drive - 45.3 km
  • Geisinger Medical Center - 55 min drive - 71.3 km

Getting around

  • Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Mike’s Steaks & Hoagies - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Forksville Inn & Tavern Inc - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪D&D Brew Works - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪High Knob Inn - ‬33 min drive
  • ‪Country Friends Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village?

As of Apr 4, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village on May 20, 2026 start from $400, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village?

Check-out is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Perfect house for entertaining and minutes from the lake & our historic village located?

Situated in Eagles Mere, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Eagles Mere Museum and Eagles Mere Historic Village. Eagles Mere Lake is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Timothy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Really cool historic place. We’ll be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

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

Xmas Fun

Great time was had by all.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great Guys Trip 2024

Not only was this place absolutely wonderful to stay at. The owners were wonderful. No complaints. Will rent again in the future if available. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Beverly S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Fun at the Mackay

Everyone enjoyed the pool table, pinball and other bar games. Great entertaining areas. Large enough for the family to gather in the same room. Plenty of beds for the group of 8 that stayed. Kitchen nicely equipped. Floors are very uneven. Ceiling leaked in a couple of spots when the snow turned to rain. Definitely, more good than bad. We would consider this option again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Samantha B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wasn’t very happy with this house. We booked a Vrbo because we didn’t want to have to worry about a host invading our privacy turns out the host stays right across the street which was awkward. Also some of the amenities listed were not working like the pinball machine was broken and the dryer we had an event to go to and we started washing our clothes and we had no way to dry them until eventually the host stopped by to request We not touch his Amazon packages he was having delivered the next day to the house. He then mentioned oh there should have been a note about the broken dryer and see if we could walk across the street and use the dryer on his property which we had to since it was our special occasion clothes we had to dry. The floors were also completely uneven everywhere in the house, which was very disorienting I mean, extreme changes and lumps in the floor. there was parts of the wooden floor that was splintering up one piece splintered about 6 inches long and as I have 2 toddlers and that was very dangerous and we had to cover it with the bath rugs. None of the doors actually shut all the way so getting privacy within the house including the bathroom was nonexistent. I didn’t feel like it was that clean. for the amount of money that we paid for the house I was expecting a lot more. if you have small children, I would not recommend staying at this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynette S.

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

Great space to hang out

We loved this property! We are a family of four with adult children and one of their friends, and this was a great place to hang out and spend time together. The bar room offers pool, pinball and a jukebox, and corn hole was a hit for the beautiful backyard. Very cozy and unique weekend retreat.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlie A.

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

Our new favorite place!

Six of us stayed here for our annual girl's weekend away. This was our first time at this cabin and it's a clear winner. The jukebox was awesome (plays via bluetooth) and we were up late each night playing pool, pinball, jenga, yahtzee, and ring toss... all which were provided! The house was spacious beyond belief! We never felt cramped or crowded. The furniture is comfortable and in good shape. Even the patio furniture was nice and clean. We enjoyed the firepit as well. And firewood was provided. There's a small creek running through the backyard, which made sitting out even more relaxing. The house had ample heating so we weren't cold, even during the October nights. Overall, we could not have enjoyed our stay more! It's the first place we've been that everyone agreed was sure to be a repeat trip. It's a very unique, comfortable, inviting, fun place to stay. We're already excited about going again next year. So if you're contemplating going to this cabin... just book it! You'll looove it! The one and only issue we had was the mice kept us up at night scurrying around. So light sleepers, bring a sound machine. But other than that it's literally PERFECT!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey S.

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

Unique and Charming Property

Ideal for our family get together, property as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elise D.

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

Lots of space

Great location, lots of space, very nice backyard and deck, great kitchen and dining areas, great to have the towels, sheets and washer/dryer available, good wi-fi. Two of the bathrooms were on the rustic side.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Olde Rustic Tavern

This is the perfect place to stay, especially with 3 boys ages 9,10 and 11 and a dog. The rustic nature of the house and surrounding woods were perfect for a weekend stay in beautiful Eagles Mere. There is plenty of room inside and out. We probably could have stayed a week so we could explore the surroundings. A very cool place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

New Years Eve

Fantastic experience
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

A nice family weekend

Lots of space for our two year-old grandson to run around, plus pool table, pinball machine and plenty of comfortable space for the rest of us (from 22 to we, the grandparents)
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hannah F.

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

Great Family Place

My family and our dogs stayed here and it couldn’t have been more perfect!!! Our dogs ran all around outside and loved the stream so much. The two bedrooms on the main floor were super convenient because one of our dogs cannot do stairs and my dad has a bad ankle so not doing stairs was much easier for them both. My niece and nephew (and brothers) loved the pool table and the pinball machine. The fire pit was such a huge hit and it was big enough we could all fit around it - not to mention the firewood was provided!!! So awesome!!! The house has a great separation for people who want to sit in the kitchen and talk while others are in the tavern playing games. We had so much fun here, made some great memories and would love to come stay here again for the next family reunion we have!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

bill r.

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

The McKay

A quaint former tavern. The place had a lot of charm! Great place for a family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maura K.

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

Relaxing get-a-way with fun amenities!

The "town that time forgot" is the local phrase and it is accurate! Such a quaint area and the property was everything we hoped for and more! The large game room was the highlight as we gathered for fun and laughter (which was great when it rained!). With 9 people stirring about, we never felt cramped and there were plenty of bathrooms. The beachfront is 1.4 mile walk and we did it twice because the walk was so peaceful. Wifi was great, although we had no cell service. We didn't mind, but could not make/receive calls with Verizon. The place was clean and provided plenty of kitchenware, linens and amenities. LOVED this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

A total hit – highly recommend

Everything was exactly as described. Quaint, cozy. The perfect place for a getaway with just enough of the modern amenities to keep everyone happy. Tons of space, a little broke in the backyard. Awesome deck and a great fire pit. Close the world in which is great for hiking. You couldn’t get any better.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Blake B.

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

Great house in an amazing town

My family loved this house and didn't want to leave. Everything we could have needed was provided. The house was just a short walk from town and, more importantly, the ice cream shop! Such a beautiful area. We will have to come back sometime in the summer to see the lake area in full swing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul R.

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

I would have no problem recommend this property to anyone

Very rustic and clean. Fun place to gather with a group or family. Property owners were very helpful. I would recommend this rental to anyone
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Connie K.

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

60th Birthday Celebration

We enjoyed our stay here. The deer in the back yard was an unexpected pleasure! The only thing we feel could have been better is there should have been firewood available for the fire ring.
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian V.

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

Good times

Good times were had by all of us who got away for the weekend. Would love to come back here again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MELISSA D.

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

Great Birthday Trip!

We all had a wonderful time. Sitting on the deck was beautiful. Hiking the Loyalsock again was great. I would stay here again 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

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