Cozy Lakefront Home on Beautiful Crystal Lake, Minutes from Elk Mountain | House in Carbondale

9.2 (80 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   3 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Carbondale House | Cozy Lakefront Home on Beautiful Crystal Lake, Minutes from Elk Mountain

3 Bedroom House in Carbondale

Relax and enjoy our quaint, retro 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, paddle boarding & canoeing. 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.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are the NEPA Rail-Trails with many trails for biking and hiking plus events to participate in throughout the year. There are 3 local spots where you can park and get to the trail head. The main one is located in Uniondale where you will find the Rail-Trail office and Cable’s General Store... great place to relax, pick up some provisions and enjoy some great food! Ambitious hikers can hike up Elk Mountain... there are beautiful views at the top!! Afterwards, you can stop at Chet’s Place...

Local restaurants on the lake and within a mile include Oliveri’s and Crystal Pines. Many others are located nearby in Carbondale, Simpson, Union Dale, Clarks Summit and Dickson City all within a short 5 to 25 minute drive. Looking for Breweries... there are a number of them to check out within 20-30 minutes drive including in the charming town of Honesdale.

Other attractions include, Montage Mountain 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. Montage Mountain, which also features snowtubing is 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 snowshoeing, 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, Elk Mountain, Endless Mountains, NEPA, Crystal Lake, Elkview Country Club, Lake Front, Carbondale, PA Skiing, Newton Lake, Fishing, Swimming, Kayaking, Rail-Trails, Hiking

Cozy Lakefront Home on Beautiful Crystal Lake, Minutes from Elk Mountain is located in Carbondale. Cozy Lakefront Home on Beautiful Crystal Lake, Minutes from Elk Mountain provides accommodation, featuring Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, among other amenities. This House features Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, Entertainment, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Cozy Lakefront Home on Beautiful Crystal Lake, Minutes from Elk Mountain has 3 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Carbondale has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Carbondale, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Bathtub or shower
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Car required
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Snow sports gear
  • Mountain biking nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games
  • Books
General
  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the lake
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Playground
  • Children's games
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Garden
  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Skiing
  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am contactless check-out available
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
1 total pets note from host: there is a non-refundable $100 security applied pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Erin H.
Jul 25, 2025 05:13:20 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: It’s great for the soul! The only problem was that we couldn’t stay longer. It makes you long for summer days with all the nostalgic feels. Kate was very responsive, helpful and informative.
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