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Ski Elk Mountain, hike, walk or bike Rail to Trails, fish, or star gaze.

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

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Union Dale, PA
  • Place, Lackawanna River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Elk Mountain Ski Area
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Ski Elk Mountain, hike, walk or bike Rail to Trails, fish, or star gaze.

Quaint lake front home, with closed in sun porch, decks, and spacious yard. Rails to trails 2/10 a mile away. Wedding venues close by-The Pennsylvania Farm at Cottrell or on Birchtown Stables. Full kitchen and dining room. Lots of counter top to prepare and bake cookies. Tables to enjoy meals outside on decks or near lake. Enjoy local flavor meals from Cables General Store- sit outside by the red caboose and creek, eat at the Speakeasy Restaurant or Beacon. Discount for 7 nights or a month. Observe eagles fly across the lake, deer in the yard, a blue heron fly by, and a zillion stars in the sky on a clear night.

Lake is stocked with fish so bring your fishing rod. Ski at Elk Mountain. Close enough to ski for hours then pop home for a home cooked meal and go skiing again. Roast marshmallows over the fire pit and enjoy the peace and quiet of the night with sounds from nature.

Enjoy skiing, hiking, biking, walking, fishing, golfing, (read a good book by the lake), stargazing, or just sitting for a break! Park your car - and enjoy the area.For the security of our guests and the safety of our home, we have two external security cameras located on the front doorbell and over garage door that capture only the outside in front of front door and driveway.
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Lehigh. The holiday home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace and patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Lackawanna River and 7 minutes from Lackawanna River Heritage Trail
Ski Elk Mountain, hike, walk or bike Rail to Trails, fish, or star gaze. offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,075 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Please leave used towels in the bathroom, do not make the bed, place all garbage in the garage, turn off all lights, and safe travels home.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Recycle empty cans, bottles, and cardboard in pro
There will be a charge for excessive garbage. Allowed 2 30 gallon, 1 15 gallon garbage bag.
Please stay within property boundaries. Do not use neighbors’ gazebos or neighbors’ docks.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Lake House near Elk Mountain and Rails to Trails Union Dale

Ski Elk Mountain, hike, walk or bike Rail to Trails, fish, or star gaze. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen’s house was perfect for a ski trip to Elk mountain with our kids! The home was easy to access, had everything that you need inside and Karen was quick to respond to any questions. It’s a quick 5-8 min car ride to the mountain and we were easily able to have groceries delivered for our stay. We hope to stay again next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location was perfect for a weekend getaway. House was very clean and check in and check out process very easy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sydney S.

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

Weekend Trip

Great place and lake for a weekend getaway! Host was great and easy to communicate with. Loved the place and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sasa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice long weekend fishing and relaxing. Great lakefront property with pier & boat ramp. Very clean, well equipped home and great hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Rental wonderfully stocked with everything needed to relax and cook very clean. Lake in the backyard was beautiful bald eagles, owls fish highly recommend Rental . Provided extensive information on the town and local restaurants.Great time
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

James D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very quiet lake i loved it . The property was well maintained and the Scenery was great we had a deer come right in the back yard
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vito I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was nice and the views were great! Very quiet and peaceful location. Great for relaxation. Lake/Dock is good for fishing, few bites and caught a few.
View of lake from dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet. Has all the amenities you need. Wanted a quiet relaxing weekend for our anniversary and it’s exactly what we got. Fishing was excellent. Lots of pickerel and bass. Would stay here again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lake house was perfect for our time there to just relax and reconnect to each other as a family
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Karen was very informative and answered questions in a timely manner. Loved the property!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sampath B.

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

Weekend getaway

We all had a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Nice getaway for a couple of days

We were greeted on arrival by the host, who was very accommodating throughout our stay. The house was inviting, comfortable and equipped with anything we needed. We tried several of the recommended eateries, and enjoyed each of them! Great place to stay if you’re looking for a house by the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alli L.

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

Great location

We were up for a weekend ski trip. This was the perfect location. 10 minutes from Elk, and 10 minutes from all of our favorite food/bars!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for my family’s post-Christmas ski getaway. Location is ideal (only 10 minutes from Elk Mountain), plenty of space for a small family, and communication with the host was excellent. Karen checked in on us to make sure we were comfortable and even came to shovel and salt the driveway/walkway after a snow storm. The only downside to the area is a lack of really great dining options, so be prepared to do some cooking during your stay. But the spacious kitchen makes that easy! I would definitely recommend this property and would happily rent again if we return to this area.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie cel V.

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

Nice place

Nice place to get away from busy life for a few days. The owners are very nice.Place is clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

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

Annual reunion of long-time friends.

This was our 3rd stay at the Rails to Trails Lakehouse. Although the weather was cold and wet, we had a great relaxing weekend and even caught a few bass.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas B.

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

Nice Location

A beautiful property on a beautiful lake. Well equipped home on a great lake-front lot with dock. Good restaurants and wonderful scenery.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan E.

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

Very clean and great location

Our family really enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean and communication with the owners was great. We walked down to the lake at sunset and the view was beautiful. Would definitely visit again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy T.

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

Memorial Day weekend

We had a great weekend at the lakehouse. The property is well maintained and the Klemens are a fabulous couple to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brijesh S.

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

Serene mornings by the lake

Cozy house with good patio and outdoor setting by the lake. Hosts were super hospitable and waited almost an hour to greet and show us around. Thank you for letting us stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George R.

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

Beautiful Place

Robert and Karen were great hosts! Will definitely rent again next ski season! Thanks again for all your help and for showing us around town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ralph D.

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

Ski Getaway

Amazing stay at this property. House was clean and the owners were very resourceful. Restaurants and Elk mountain close by to the house. Look forward to using this property again
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arun M.

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

Nice scenic lake house

Its nice scenic lake house. We really enjoyed the stay. People can stay for week to have good time with beautiful house. I recommend my frds also to stay here for relax to get away from busy IT life. Thanks to robert for hosting house.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Great vacation spot on Lewis Lake

Everything about our trip was wonderful. The hosts, Robert and Karen are delightful and had provided lots of excellent info about the area prior to our arrival. The home itself was clean and provided great access to Lewis Lake. It was also close to many attractions and dining options, with a great place within walking distance. We look forward to returning here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Tina C.

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

A nice place to getaway

We were great experiences staying this house. It’s cleaned and comfortable. Host - Bob, who shares with a lot of good tips of things to do. Bob, Karen and Robert are great hosts. Thank you for letting us stay,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022