Large (3500 sf), lakefront retreat. Close to skiing and hiking.

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Watch the beautiful sunsets by the fire pit!

Multi-tiered decks overlooking beautiful Lake Owassa.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Explore the area

Newton, NJ

Lake Owassa
‪1 min walk‬
Culver lake
‪6 min drive‬
Sussex County Fairgrounds
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bunk room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Hall Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home with 2 docks (May-Nov) water toys, fire pit, gorgeous stone fireplace and close to hiking trails. Large deck overlooking Lake Owassa with spectacular views. Private and serene.
Perfect for family reunions or multiple family vacation.
Year round destination for fun and activities.
Summer-swimming, kayaking paddle boarding, hiking, fishing and the Sussex county Fair
Fall- hiking, Fall Festivals, Sunflower Maze and the Jack-O-Lantern Experience
Winter- skiing, snow tubing, ice skating and the Holiday Lights festival
Spring- hiking, biking, Music and Crawfish Festival
*There is a door bell/ security camera located at the front door.

Property manager

Denise Cumiskey

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Additional guest approval needed prior to stay. $50.00 per guest per stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Newton

Located in Newton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Space Farms Zoo and Museum and Newton Theater are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Lafayette Mill Antiques Center and Lafayette Village. Travelling with kids? Consider Sussex County Fairgrounds, or check out an event or a game at Skylands Stadium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newton, NJ

What's nearby

Lake Owassa - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Culver lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Sussex County Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 11.4 km
Swartswood Lake - 20 min drive - 16.7 km
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - 38 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

Landing Lake Hopatcong Station - 41 min drive
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

‪Quick Check - ‬14 min drive
‪Firehouse Bagel Company - ‬9 min drive
‪Jumboland - ‬8 min drive
‪Yetters Diner - ‬14 min drive
‪Mountain House Tavern & Grill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large (3500 sf), lakefront retreat. Close to skiing and hiking. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large (3500 sf), lakefront retreat. Close to skiing and hiking. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large (3500 sf), lakefront retreat. Close to skiing and hiking. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large (3500 sf), lakefront retreat. Close to skiing and hiking. located?

This family-friendly Newton holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Owassa and Culver lake. Kittattiny Beach and Stokes State Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

3 September 2024

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

Summer on Lake Owassa

Here's a short VRBO review: Great family-friendly house on Lake Owassa! The setting was quiet and serene, with lots of kayaks and water activities to enjoy. The house was spacious, with a well-equipped kitchen, two washers and dryers, and plenty of entertainment like a pool table.We stayed busy the entire time. It was a short stay, but we really loved it! Our hosts were very accommodating!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eileen A.

26 August 2024

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

Beautiful house overlooking the lake

The house is beautiful for a large group. Well laid out with enough indoor spaces for everyone. For this last minute vacation it ended up just being my husband and my self. We ended up only using the front of the house which was big and beautiful and overlooked the lake.Great outdoor area to enjoy an evening fire each night and watch the sunset.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL P.

18 August 2024

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

Family vacation 2024

This house was a great location and was very clean. Able to accommodate families and kids had a great time. Lots of games to play and backyard felt like you were in a treehouse. We all enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

7 August 2024

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

Second stay at this awesome lake house

Another great stay at this amazing lake house. The views are incredible. Morning coffee on the deck overlooking the lake is a great way to start the day. Kayaking and floating in the inner tubes is so relaxing. Denise and Richard are the perfect hosts...very responsive and informative. Thank you for sharing your house with us again

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

24 May 2024

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

Serene surroundings

Quiet, cozy and relaxing property surrounded by naturally beautiful setting! We had a very relaxing time and the host made sure all our questions were answered promptly, very easy to deal with. The owners leave no stone unturned when seeing that their guests are comfortable and well provided for. If we were to come back to NJ for a visit in a heatbeat we'd choose to come back here!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

26 April 2024

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

Great place

This place was great ! Tons of room,very clean,great view ! An some great fishing right off the dock ( huge crappie)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawnmarie B.

26 December 2023

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

Great place!! Beautifully maintained and super clean.

Well maintained property, and the owners were easy to communicate with. Beautiful views. Very clean and well-stocked. Basement is great, air hockey and pool table a real plus.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

8 December 2023

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

Thanksgiving Week at the Lake

Another fantastic winter stay at Lake Owassa - the house has great spaces for a group with pool table, air hockey and outside firepit. Kitchen is great for cooking at home- the view is amazing and the area is quiet. Magical. We will be back.

Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene B.

23 October 2023

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

Awesome for sportsmen.

My cousins and I come to the area for our annual hunting trip once per year. Although we don’t hunt as much any more we still enjoy the area. The house was great. Large pool table gave us hours of fun. My cousins cast a line off the dock and caught a variety of perch and bass. All in all a great guys weekend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Juli E.

20 October 2023

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

Active families . .this is your spot

If you are a young active family this is a great spot for you. Much to do even kayaks and such available. We are older and just needed a place to lay our heads as we were here for a wedding. It served our purpose. If you are older as well just note that there are many steps that are hard to negotiate -- like a spiral to the downstairs and many to the dock

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lillian M., Warrington Pa

18 September 2023

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

Great place for family

We enjoyed our family get together which is located ten minutes from the house my grandparents owned and my aunts and uncles grew up in. We enjoyed the kayaks and paddle boards and the fire pit. The house was large, clean, and very comfortable. I hope to visit again. It was a pleasure dealing with this family as they were so responsive to all our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

7 August 2023

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

We love Lake Owassa

We've been visiting this lake for years and love the tranquility and enjoyment it has to offer. This home was perfect for our family. There is so much space to spend time together, but teenagers also had plenty of privacy. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddleboards, but mostly just relaxing in the water. Thank you once again for your hospitality, We will definitely be back again soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam J.

10 July 2023

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

Comfortable house on quiet lake…great views

We stayed for 16 days and had various family members join us at assorted times. The house was perfect for us. We enjoyed coffee on the deck, reading on the dock, kayaking, floating on the water tubes, and wine in the fire pit area. When it rained…which unfortunately it did a lot, we made use of the pool table and air hockey. The location is on a quiet dead end road and because the lake is private boat traffic was limited….even over the long July 4th weekend. Denise and Richard responded quickly to any questions we had. Several good restaurants within 3 miles and a few deliver. Great place for relaxing and a quiet get away.

Stayed 17 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Olga G.

30 May 2023

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

Beautiful

Great home. Beautiful views. Nice owners. Very Clean. No issues at all. Thank you again.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

7 December 2022

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

Thanksgiving on the Lake

I enjoyed an amazing week on the lake with my family during Thanksgiving week. Huge amounts of space for family and guests in any weather. Big comfortable beds with lots of amenities. Quiet and beautiful surroundings. Looking forward to booking my next stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline F.

13 November 2022

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

Spacious & nice view

We enjoyed our stay. It was very easy to get in touch with the hosts. The area was quiet/ private. We enjoyed the grounds and amenities. We would come back!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

27 September 2022

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

Serene setting

We have stayed at many lakefront homes over the last 9 or 10 years, but this property was one of the best! The home was quite spacious and has many updates but keeps its warm charm. The deck and dock appear to be newly constructed, new flooring throughout the home, renovated bathrooms, game room including a great pool table and a hockey table. The home was extremely clean. The kitchen had all the necessities and it was well stocked with supplies like paper products and even provided linens and bath towels. My grandkids loved the game room and especially enjoyed fishing off the dock and using the kayaks, row boat and paddle board. But my favorite thing about this property was its serene setting, surrounded by trees. It was just so peaceful and the views of Owassa Lake were absolutely beautiful! We’d love to visit again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Denise Cumiskey

We are private hosts that love to share our lakefront home with nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Why they chose this property

Our home provides relaxation and the opportunity to enjoy nature.

What makes this property unique

A. lakefront retreat that provides direct access to all lake activities and is close to hiking trails, skiing and year round festivals, fairs and special events.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bunk room

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Hall Bathroom

Spaces

About this property