Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room

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A spacious living area with a large sofa, a dining table, and a kitchen area with a bar.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a chandelier, and a large window overlooking a body of water.
A living room with a beige sofa, a blue ottoman, and a view of a lake through large glass doors.
A dining area with a dark wooden table, white chairs, and a vase of flowers.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a stainless steel refrigerator.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal Lake

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Kitchenette
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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clifford, PA
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Newton Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Mountain Ski Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

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  • Dryer
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Gorgeous newer home on Newton Lake/Crystal Lake near Elk mountain ski resort.

About the area

Carbondale

Located in Carbondale, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Homestead Golf Course and Lehigh are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ziegler Preserve and Gardner Spencer Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Map
clifford, PA

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Newton Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 17 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 46 min drive - 53.0 km
  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 54 min drive - 67.8 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Aj's Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mountain View Restaurant And Motel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Finch Hill Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pete’s Place At The Manor - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bar 44 - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$2,310, 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 at Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Luxury Retreat at Crystal Lake– Fire Pit• Fern hall• hiking• Game Room located?

This family-friendly Carbondale holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crystal Lake and Newton Lake. Merli-Sarnoski Park and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing home on a beautiful lake. The hosts were responsive and helpful. I would happily recommend this place to any family or friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house with view of crystal lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful and the owner was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay ! Easy access to lake and fishing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2025
It was a pleasure hosting you! can't wait to do so again
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very comfortable and the setup was great for a family with young kids
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and excellent host. What a secret gem!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Very spacious for a group of adults and kids with all of our ski supplies. The house was very clean, smelled nice, and the owner was very accommodating to our needs and easy to communicate with. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and spacious house with stunning views of the lake. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house for a large family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great location! Plenty of space for my brothers families and ours!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, spacious, and clean house on Crystal Lake. Each bedroom is very large, and the living spaces are spacious. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I are locals and stayed here for a quick getaway. The house is amazing, and the photos do it no justice. James was incredibly responsive. I highly recommend staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was lovely, spacious and comfortable. Our host, James, was easy to reach and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Probably the best place i have ever stayed at! Absolutely Superb!! Thanks James! Those are photo from the house overlooking the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House

Our family had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was lovely. My friends and I had a great time. There was a lot for us to do, the lake was beautiful too. The owner was nothing but nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great ski weekend

Great weekend at this property. The house is amazing and great proximity to Elk Mountain for skiing. We will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Hi Carrissa! Thank you for the kind words and we appreciated the opportunity to host you and your group and would love to do so again in the future! Please reach out if you need anything! -James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Amazing place. Super clean. Great for a large group of adults and kids. Close to elk mountain. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Hi Christine! Thank you so much for staying with us! We enjoyed hosting you and your group and would be honored to do so again! -James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was so helpful— felt like I was texting my friend when I had questions. The house is so beautiful. Lake access was so easy and so beautiful!! So lucky and convenient that we had a private lake! Neighborhood is so nice! We will definitely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this chrystal lake property. Our son was married at fern hall I highly recommend this property. it is as the pictures show a 5 star 10 out of 10 in all aspects. great place for being close to Elk Mountain.Everything is first class.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super bowl ski trip

Stayed with the Family for a Super Bowl ski trip. House was great, host was great. So easy start to finish, this is the perfect VRBO experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 February 2025
Thanks Eugene! hope we can host yall again! James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski getaway

Rented over Christmas break to ski at Elk. Worked perfectly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Crystal Lake / Big Blue

Very nice property! Very spacious house, clean, beds are comfortable, and the owner was very nice to work with and very responsive! Would definitely rent again or recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 January 2025
Hi Patsy thanks for staying with us. Glad to hear such a positive review- will message you privately to see what we could have done to get 5stars! Hope to host you again -James
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home

This is a wonderful beautiful home. We enjoyed our stay. Very beautiful view of the lake. Very quiet and peaceful. The house has everything you need. We enjoyed our stay and will be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you so much! We look forward to hosting you and your family!
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