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Iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.2

Wonderful

Entire home

1000 sq ft

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Montrose, PA
  • Popular LocationSusquehanna County Historical Society17 min drive
  • Popular LocationSalt Springs State Park29 min drive
  • Popular LocationBinghamton University59 min drive
  • AirportWilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)71 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

I did a solo trip (+pup) to reset after a particularly rough work season. The cabin was lovely, rustic worn furniture bu...
Heather D.
Nov 12, 2023

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This lakefront cottage is an ideal getaway for a family!

You may also catch a glimpse or our resident bald eagle, blue herons or beavers! The lake is small (46 acres) so no motor boats are allowed, keeping it nice and quiet. Fishermen tout the wide-mouth bass, perch, pickerel, grouper and more. There are so many ways to enjoy the outdoors--swim from the float, lounge on the shore or enjoy the fire pit at night.

• All told, the cottage can hold up to 4 adults comfortably with 2 extra mattresses for children. There is an additional pull-out sofa as well. See cottage diagram image for more info.
• There is a private dock and rowboat for your use only. A raft for swimming is shared with the owner cottage next door.
• Playset with swings, slide and climbing equipment.
• Two bedrooms: Bedroom 1 has a full-sized bed; Bedroom 2 has a queen-sized bed.
• This is a humble cottage, the furnishings are worn but clean. Kitchen has plenty of cooking supplies, T.V. has basic cable. GUESTS MUST BRING SHEETS AND TOWELS. We provide blankets and pillows.
• Additional sleeping is in a loft over the great room. The sleeping loft has two regular twin-sized mattresses plus two additional sleeping mats. The loft ceiling is low so it is best suited for children. It is accessed via pull-down attic stairs.
• The cottage is at the end of a dead-end, dirt road. There is a farm across the lake. This is a rural area, nearest grocery store is 9 miles away.
• Propane grill.
• Outdoor games (like volley ball net and corn hole).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 20 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking outdoors only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Quiet Lakefront Retreat nestled in the woods.
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The price is $130
$174 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 7 - Jun 8
Quiet Lakefront Retreat nestled in the woods.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Note from host: Housebroken pets only. Please clean up after your

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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About the neighborhood

Montrose

Located in Montrose, this cottage is on a lake. Stone Hedge Country Club and Shadowbrook 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 Endless Mountains and Susquehanna River.
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What's nearby

  • Endless Mountains - 1 min walk
  • Susquehanna County Historical Society - 17 min drive
  • Salt Springs State Park - 29 min drive
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 47 min drive
  • Binghamton University - 59 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Antols Drive In - 12 min drive
  • Kool Cow Cabin Creamery - 17 min drive
  • Anthony's Restaurant & Pizzeria - 12 min drive
  • The White Oak - 16 min drive
  • Rose Cottage - 16 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 20 lbs per pet.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Check-out 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Endless Mountains and 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Susquehanna County Historical Society. Susquehanna River and Salt Springs State Park are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ines R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing location
Peaceful, quiet, lots of nature, and great fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Sharon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Patty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Ines R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Robert N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary B., Lawton

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Very nice getaway peaceful, and relaxing, our time there went by so fast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

dale r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
I was impressed for being so far out in the middle of nowhere it was surprisingly close to everywhere we wanted to go. The house was neat , and clean, it was very hot inside (outside 95 inside 91) when we arrived, it, could use another air-conditioner. The kids loved the loft and and the swing set, lots of outdoor games, and thank God there were board games to play, the power went out during a thunder storm one night. I loved the boat and the fishing (excellent)and the rest of the family enjoyed sitting on the deck in the morning watching the eagle and the geese. We were able to visit nearby family that we haven't seen in a long time. The best thing I can say about our visit is that we will come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

shea r.

Relaxing vacay
This is a great house if you are looking for place on a lake to fish.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mariellen P., Lititz PA. USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend at Little Elk Lake
This cabin was easy to find, comfortable and clean. Although we did not swim, we did enjoy canoeing, fishing- caught large mouth bass; kitchen had everything we needed and also grilled out. Very peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

4/10 Poor

Dan L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not terribly clean
Lake view is nice but disappointed since the cabin was filthy and not cleaned at all. Before you consider this stay, believe the negative reviews.
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kasey L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love It!
This was our second year staying ! Our family loves it. House was spotless when we checked in. And the lake is just perfect. Great for our kids swimming and fishing is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

2/10 Terrible

Joanna J.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not so cozy cottage (yuck is a understatement) wish I could show pictures
We had the worst vacation we left after 2 days ! Looks Nothing like the pictures. We arrived to a place that was dirty there were roaches in the coffee pot, dead roaches under the sink and in the bathroom every pot pan or dish was greasy i spent 2 hours cleaning up to try to get it to a point where my family could be and that still wasn't enough ! Nothing is close by I had to drive 10+ miles to get a coffee pot because I wasn't going to use one that was nasty dirty I was told by Karen i could have just rinsed it out. She has made this whole ordeal even worse. The blankets that they provided were dirty and smelled and had holes in them,The master bedroom smelled and there were mouse droppings in the corners. karen the owner was not helpful at all she did reimburse us for the cleaning fee coffee pot replacement and not being able to use the floating dock because it was fully covered a inch in goose poop and there is a rotting bail of hay on the porch thats the first thing you see ! I understand there is no control over the geese but still someone should go out and clean it between guests! and whatever " cleaning crew " they use should be fired if thats what they call clean ! The outside screened in porch was also dirty I provided pictures of everything and still Karen has been rude and told me why we shouldn't have issues with these things . I asked for reimbursement of the time we left which I think is fair that we were still willing to pay for the time we spent there I certainly hope that no one else ever encounters the dump we went in to . Leson to be learned always go see a place before you book it and pay for it and of you can't and there are issues make sure you leave immediately!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July get away
What a great place ,so cozy . Even though it rained during our stay. It didn't stop us from having a good time. The kids fish most of the time , catching a lot of fish. We seen the eagle flying around even perching on a tree in front of the house. Such a lovely place to get away and enjoy your family.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

shea r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
Really enjoyed staying here in the fall! This is our third time staying at this property. We loved the view of the mountains with the leaves changing colors. Fishing is always awesome at this lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul C., ELmhurst Twp, PA 18444

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Property as described, communication was good. Enjoyed our stay very much. We saw ducks, herons and an eagle from house and yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would go again!
Beautiful area and easy to find. The entire rental process was easy and the cottage itself is comfy and cute.

10/10 Excellent

Martin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and quiet
My wife and I, with our dog, enjoyed a long weekend here. It is definitely rustic and could possibly benefit from some upgrades here and there, but it is clean and everything worked perfectly. The location is great, at the end of a quiet road, on the edge of a lake. We saw so much wildlife: bald eagle, turkeys, deer, rabbits, red and grey squirrels, groundhogs, hummingbirds and so many other birds. We used the firepit one night, listening to the active fish in the lake and enjoying the night sky. Remember to bring firewood. We had a lot of rain while there, and a lot of the back yard got a bit squishy, but not too soft that we couldn't walk across it. In summary, we had a lovely time here and would absolutely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tonya R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil Getaway
We loved waking up every morning to a lake view. The place was clean, the furniture was in good condition. Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019