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This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family!

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A cozy living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a guitar. There is a window with a view of the outside.
A wooden deck with two blue Adirondack chairs, a grill cover labeled 'Cuisinart', and a view of a red building with a balcony.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, a stove, a sink, and a dishwasher.
A small, single-story house with a porch and a fenced yard, surrounded by trees.
A serene lake with a wooden dock and a fence in the foreground.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Wildlife at your doorstep
    Guests love spotting wildlife right on the property grounds.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Montrose, PA
  • Place, Big Elk Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Susquehanna County Historical Society
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Montrose
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪64 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

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About the area

Montrose

Located in Montrose, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Lakeland Golf Course and Stone Hedge Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Salt Springs State Park and Heart Lake.
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Map
Montrose, PA

What's nearby

  • Big Elk Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Susquehanna County Historical Society - 17 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Lake Montrose - 19 min drive - 20.8 km
  • Heart Lake - 24 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Salt Springs State Park - 29 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Anthony's Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pub & Grub - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Happy Gardens - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wilbur’s Woods - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Susquehanna County Historical Society and within 16 miles (25 km) of Heart Lake and Franklin Township Building. Susquehanna River and Salt Springs State Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful lake to fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here many times and it is always a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was amazing my wife,dog-and I had blast. Fishing was off the charts. The wildlife was awesome to see also from eagles soaring to beavers and muskrats swimming to geese teaching there little ones. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jun, 2026
I am so glad you had a nice time, we hope you do come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always a great stay on Little Elk Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The accommodations provided a highly relaxing experience; however, a minor enhancement would be a refresh of the facilities. My sole concern pertains to the presence of snakes near the lake, which is understandable given the rural setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing location

Peaceful, quiet, lots of nature, and great fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our second stay at this location

Location is great. Lake is beautiful. Loved watching for the Eagle family. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place! We have stayed numerous times at this property. Little Elk Lake is awesome for fishing. The bald eagles that live in the tree across the lake are fun to watch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and cozy lakefront cabin

This cabin is very relaxing and comfortable. I recommend bringing binoculars so you can view the Bald Eagles perching on a tree across the lake. Great place to stay for a weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Not as pictured

Overall it was a nice stay but house needs updated pictures of property. It was a nice peaceful stay and the locals were super nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2025
It would have been great if you could have sent me a picture, because I honestly don't know what you are talking about.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We love Little Elk Lake.

Enjoyed our stay. Luckily, we have family in the area and they were able to supply sheets and towels as we all flew in from Arizona. Nice place accommodated us well….Perhaps the carpet could use a little cleaning but other than that we enjoyed our stay.!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great visit

Our visit to Little Elk Lake was, once again, stellar. The home is quaint and cozy. Had fun in the lake and on the dock and exploring the woods around us. Can't wait till our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was nice short vacation on the lake, kitchen well equipped, bedding stuff was clean, may be carpet needs some attention. Best of all was swimming from the raft! Water is deep there, warm and so relaxing! Enjoyed motorized boat, and fishing was good mainly 1.5 lb bass, released back to water. Owners responded quickly to any questions. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Unpretentious

My friend and I had a wonderfully relaxing long weekend getaway here. The cottage is comfortable and has great views of the lake from both indoor and outdoor spaces. The owners thoughtfully provided a canoe for our use and a notebook filled with helpful information about local attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a great time

This visit makes the 4th or 5th time we’ve stayed here. Never disappoints. Went exploring the woods, visit to Robas Farm for pumpkins, lounged around and relaxed while taking in the extraordinary view of the changing colors. Can’t wait for our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront tranquility

Beautiful, tranquil, setting. Very peaceful. House was very well stocked, with more amenities than other rentals we have gone to. Owner was easy to get in touch with, and responded quickly. Overall, a very enjoyable week.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another perfect visit

Another perfect visit to Little Elk Lake. Weather was great. Ran RC speed boats on the lake from the center dock; went exploring; relaxed. Always a good time unwinding and enjoying the woods, lake, and surrounding area. Next trip is already booked. :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a Great Visit

We've been to the property several times now. It is always clean and quiet and peaceful. Perfect for a getaway to unwind and enjoy being out in nature. We are finding new things to do with each visit. The new room upgrade was terrific and made the sleeping arrangements more "cozy". We are already looking at our anticipated next visits and will rebook for another trip in the near future!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

This was a nice cabin. It was nothing fancy but very clean and comfortable. The only drawback was there was only one window unit in one bedroom. Fortunately, the nights were cool so we really didn't need AC. The lake view was pretty, there was lots of space to move around inside and outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful Stay

If you hope to get away from all the noise of life, this is the place to stay! Quiet, secluded, and lots of nature and wildlife... We really enjoyed being out on the lake with the boat provided. We saw a Bald Eagle, giant turtles, deer, and beavers. Fishing is great also. I was hoping for better communication from the host. When reaching out with a question or concern, the host would not get back to me until the next day, in one instance did not respond at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

I did a solo trip (+pup) to reset after a particularly rough work season. The cabin was lovely, rustic worn furniture but cozy and comfortable. The house was packed with the essentials including fire wood. There was a smart tv mounted in the living room and the water pressure was perfect in the shower. They did have a deep tub that would have been perfect for a bath, but due to the water pump cost, it felt wrong to waste the water. The host communicated clearly all the tricks and tips for the stay. I highly recommend this location for a quiet or family stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

lovely spot, none of other houses occupied !

We love quiet and it was quiet; only noise was 3 half days of tree cutting next door, but we tried to escape by boating and checking out the county.Would like to see a curtain in front door and a toilet seat that does not slide around. The algae at the dock were bad.Geese arrived every night on the float...…...and pooped ! We really enjoyed our stay and would probably come back. Nita
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Comfortable well-loved lake cottage retreat

Our family had a wonderful time kayaking, and jumping off the floating dock in the small, peaceful lake. Our kids also enjoyed the play set in the yard where they sang at the top of their lungs on the swings. Unfortunately, we had quite a bit of rain, and were not able to use the fire pit, but I’m sure that would have been fun as well. The designated sleeping areas are private enough to accommodate quite a large group. The dinghy was out of commission, so the owners provided their canoe for us to use. Most of the appliances worked well, but we did have a problem with the washing machine, but the owners were very responsive, and immediately came to see if they could rectify the situation. Overall, we had a very nice family getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

The property is surrounded by nature and wildlife, including eagles who had their nest high up in the tree across the lake. Every time I went by with the boat, I heard the eaglets cry, when dad delivered food to the nest:) I absolutely loved being out on the lake fishing, and listening to nature and seeing abundant wildlife! I appreciated having the small boat, that comes with the house. The only thing I would recommend, is getting a second battery for the boat motor as a back up. I went out on the lake every morning and evening. I charged the battery overnight, but it never fully charged. As a result, the battery died when I was out on the lake, and I had to row the boat back, which was no big deal. The house was clean, and I had everything I needed. Thank you for making my stay enjoyable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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