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Elk Mountain Chalet - Private retreat on 12 acres with a pond and stream

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinetry and a central island, a cozy seating area with a sofa and chairs, and large windows allowing natural light.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, and a large island with bar stools.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden beams, a fireplace, and a sliding glass door to the outside.
A two-story lodge with a stone foundation, a balcony with potted plants, and an American flag.
A wooden dining room with a table set for six, large windows, and a sloped ceiling with wooden beams.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Clifford, PA
  • Place, Crystal Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Newton Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, North Knob
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Attic/Loft

2 Single Beds

Bunk Room

+2
6 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bath

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

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Forest City

Forest City is home to this chalet. Snow Bowl and East Slope 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.
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Map
Clifford, PA

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Newton Lake - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • North Knob - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Lackawanna River - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Elk Mountain Ski Area - 12 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountain View Restaurant And Motel - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Finch Hill Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Oliveri's Crystal Lake Hotel - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Simpler Times - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪DG's Bar - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Elk Mountain Chalet - Private retreat on 12 acres with a pond and stream pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Elk Mountain Chalet - Private retreat on 12 acres with a pond and stream?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Elk Mountain Chalet - Private retreat on 12 acres with a pond and stream?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Elk Mountain Chalet - Private retreat on 12 acres with a pond and stream?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Elk Mountain Chalet - Private retreat on 12 acres with a pond and stream located?

Set in Forest City, this family-friendly chalet is within 6 mi (10 km) of Crystal Lake, Newton Lake and North Knob. Lackawanna River Heritage Trail and Snow Bowl are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great house and property. Near the best skiing in Pennsylvania.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was sublime, we made a feast and there was plenty of pots and pans and cooking gear to go all out. Everything was better than described, and could not have been a better spot for a friends reunion.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great mini vacay!

The house was even better than the pictures showed and had everything we needed. It was very spacious and a great layout. Paul was very helpful and easy to get in contact with. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location; Beautiful property

We went up for the Harford Fair which was a lot of fun! Additionally, the property allowed the children to run out their energy on the 12 acres. The home was comfortable and had stuff for the kids to do, board games, foosball, mini pool table, which was great since we did have a little rain. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are thinking about renting this house just do it. First. The owner is the most responsive owner I have ever dealt with. Secondly, the house is infinitely nicer than the pictures show. Moreover, the kitchen was well stocked and made cooking so easy......now the best part was the fire pit that was covered with a babbling brook behind you....best vrbo I've rented in a long time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is nicer than the pictures. Went for my brother's bachelor party. Wifi worked great for online games (jackbox TV style, website based games). Texting was fine but cell service for phone calls was not great. Perfect type of place to just getaway. Plenty of items available for cooking, lots of space, a mini pool and fooseball table and a huge property which we used for baseball and Frisbee. Indoors was well kept and spacious. Plenty of comfy seating and a large dining room table that could probably sit a dozen comfortably. Table was also great for board games. Plenty of parking we were able to park 6 cars and likely could have fit more. Didn't get a chance to use the hot tub or firepit but the firepit had chopped wood right there so it would have been easy to set up. AC worked great and the upper deck was a great place to get out for a break and enjoy being outdoors. As a dad, one thing I noticed was there were two booster seats and closets filled with books, classic board games (and newer ones like sneaky snacky squirrel game) and puzzles. One thing to note is the mailbox which is seen 1st is on the opposite side of the street. I had a great time. We ended up driving down to Scranton for an escape room and it was like 35 mins for that. Nearest grocery store is not down the street (15 ish mins) but as long as you stock up it's the perfect getaway. Paul was responsive and overall is an awesome host.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
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