French country elegance meets rustic Pennsylvania charm! Located on 16+ acres, Otter Lodge is the perfect multi-family vacation destination! Over 7000 sq ft, the lodge boasts 8 bedrooms & 8.5 baths (including a handicapped friendly ensuite & elevator). A 1/2 acre pond provides fishing & boating for adventurers, while the home theater, game room & whiskey lounge provide indoor fun! Lake Tobyhanna, Lake Wallenpaupack, the Promised Land, Skytop resort & ski resorts are only 10-20 minutes away.
The Otter Lodge provides a retreat for multiple families to gather and create cherished memories. Whether you are generations of a single family, a group of friends, or celebrating a special event; Otter Lodge provides so many ways for you to engage each other and the world around you! Explore the 16 acre property, boat on the pond, teach the kids how to fish, tell stories around the fire, play games, or journey outside of the property to find your own adventure!
Book 7 days and receive a 10% discount!
We want to make your stay as carefree as possible, so we supply most everything you will need, including: • Bedroom Essentials: Each bedroom contains linens, a comforter, and pillows. There is also a ceiling fan and closet with ample space for hanging & folded clothes. A desk, chair and free wi-fi are provided to allow ‘work from home’ in all bedrooms (other than the children rooms). • Bathroom Essentials: Each bathroom contains towels and wash clothes, toilet paper (3 rolls), hair dryer, air freshener, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Note: The upstairs bathrooms include a shower only, but the downstairs bathroom contains a tub to bathe young children. Please do not leave children unattended! • Kitchen: Our well-appointed kitchen includes appliances and tools to feed and clean up a full house of 20+ guests! There are 2 electric ovens with stovetops, a full refrigerator and full freezer, 2 dishwashers, 3 sinks, an ice machine (up to 100 lbs of ice/day), microwave, air fryer, blender, 14 cup drip coffee machine, single use pod coffee machine, and tea kettle. We also provide dishware, utensils, cooking & baking supplies, an array of spices and much more. A full list of kitchen supplies will be provided after booking to help you plan your trip! • Our 20 foot live edge table allows families to dine together! • Whiskey Lounge: Seating for 8-10, beverage cooler, rocks glasses (12), sink w cutting board & glass washer. • Media Room: 90 inch SMART TV, reclining theater seats (8), full-size futons (2) • Fitness Room: Our fitness room is outfitted with rubber/foam flooring and wall mirrors, yoga mats (4), resistance bands (3), and jumping rope. We ask that you please do not wear shoes on the mats and monitor children. • Laundry room: You will find 2 washers and 2 dryers, laundry detergent, clothes hamper, first aid kit, fishing poles (5), a tackle box, paddle boat seats and anchor, life vests, and basic cleaning tools (broom, dustpan, vacuum) • Family Games: We provide a variety of board games suitable for all ages plus shuffleboard and billiards on the lower level. • Dog Wash: Dogs are part of our family too! So we want yours to be as comfortable as ours when they visit. If your fur-babies are like ours, they love to get muddy and smelly. For this reason, we’ve installed a dog wash. It has a separate entrance so muddy paws don’t get inside the house. Also included are shampoo/conditioner, drying towels (2), food & water bowls (2 each), and rosemary/mint spray to help prevent ticks. Please notify us of your pet(s) at time of booking. There is a $75/dog cleaning fee. Undeclared dogs and damage caused by pets will incur an additional $300 fee.
Front door key pad for self check-in.
Gate access code provided just prior to arrival. Gate remote available during stay for easy in/out.
Local property manager available for assistance if needed.
Max Overnight Occupancy: 30 people Minimum Age to Rent: 25
Available to host events such as wedding receptions, family reunions, church retreats, etc
* No smoking or vaping inside the home * * No Prom Parties * * No commercial photography or filming *
Short-Term Rental Permit: 20240450 Must be 25+ to rent this home Maximum overnight occupancy: 30 people No Smoking inside; dispose of butts outside Pets allowed! - Wash muddy pets before entering (separate dog wash entrance) - Clean-up after them inside and outside - No pets on the furniture or beds - $75/dog cleaning fee. Undeclared dogs and damage caused by pets will incur an additional $300 fee.
Self-Check-in with keypad at gate and front door
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Gym
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Must be 25+ to rent this home
Maximum overnight occupancy: 30 people
No Smoking inside; dispose of butts outside
Pets allowed!
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
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
About the area
South Sterling
Located in South Sterling, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Wallenpaupack and Newfoundland Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Tobyhanna State Park and Pine Lake Natural Area. Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Summit Lanes are also worth visiting.
Carlton Drake Memorial Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
Tobyhanna State Park - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
Pocono Peak Lake - 8 min drive - 8.6 km
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Beyond Bagels - 12 min drive
IHOP - 13 min drive
Roadside Bistro - 5 min drive
Spanky's - 4 min drive
The Ellendale - 15 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Otter Lodge - Private Pond! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Otter Lodge - Private Pond!?
As of 18 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Otter Lodge - Private Pond! on 31 May 2026 start from AU$966, 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 Otter Lodge - Private Pond!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Otter Lodge - Private Pond!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Otter Lodge - Private Pond!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Otter Lodge - Private Pond! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Newfoundland Golf Course and within 3 miles (5 km) of Newfoundland Library and Carlton Drake Memorial Park. Tobyhanna State Park and Pine Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
The property was beautiful, spacious, and well-maintained. The lodge had a ton of room, lots of bathrooms, activities, and every amenity you could want.
Very nice set up for our family. Comfortable rooms with en-suite bathrooms for adults and bunk rooms for the children also with their own bathrooms. Nice wide open common spaces and nice views of the property. Host was very attentive to our phone calls and answered right away.
There were 17 of us who stayed at the Otter Lodge for a weekend. The hosts were extremely responsive to our requests before and during our stay. There was plenty of room! The house was very clean and beautiful. We are looking forward to staying again!
Perfect location for a Christmas away with our kids and grandkids. Wonderful house, accommodations & everything was perfect! Lake or woods view either way was serene. House is completely stocked!!!
My family had such a wonderful time! The place was furnished with just about everything you could need. The hosts were so responsive and easy to communicate with. We are thinking about making this a yearly tradition since we had such a great time!
Otter Lodge was beautiful. The kitchen fit our needs perfectly with 2 stoves and a large, natural wood table that accommodated our family. We had a few issues that made our stay drop from excellent to good, but Ashita and Jason were very pro-active, responsive, and communicated well. We would definitely recommend staying here!
This property is absolutely amazing! We have been staying in the Poconos for Christmas for many years and this property is hands down the best we have stayed! Everything was thought of and host was so responsive! 10 stars!
Otter Lodge is a gem! Great home and property layout for a small group. The house is well maintained and offers great amenities. The local area offers enough to do away from the home but we spent two evenings dining in and enjoying the house. Jason, the host is super attentive and a good guy. A solid two thumbs up from me and my college buds.
The one word that everyone kept using over and over again when they saw this house was "amazing!" Both the house and the property. While you are just off a main road, views from both sides of the house would never give that away. The place was so well stocked that we ate most of our meals in and just enjoyed hanging out together. Highly recommend for a family or friend reunion.
We had a great stay at the Otter Lodge. Tons of room and the description of the house was spot on. Host communication was 10/10. Hope to stay again in the future!
Kevin M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
About the host
Hosted by A Schafer
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests