Summary:
Welcome To The Lodge At Tunkhannock Creek, a 2 bedroom rustic log cabin on over 1/10th of a mile of creek frontage In Tunkhannock, PA - a historic town in the beautiful Endless Mountains of Pennsylvania. The creek is great for kayaking, swimming, or fishing, and it’s stocked by the PA Fish Commission. The lodge is a cozy cabin perfect for families, couples, or a small group of friends. Come to enjoy the peace of the creek or to explore all the area has to offer!
The Space:
The lodge is an authentic log cabin built in the 1970s, situated on 5.3 acres with 600’ of creek frontage. Easy access to the creek makes launching the provided kayaks or fishing a breeze!
Ski resorts near The Lodge At Tunkhannock Creek: Montage mountain 12.9 miles, Jack Frost 23.7 miles, Elk Mountain 29.3 miles.
Miller mountain in Tunkhannock is the highest mountain in this section of the Endless Mountains. It is state forrest and open to the public. Good hiking on that mountain. And really good views. The 2,216-foot peak is believed to be the last remaining undeveloped peak of its size in Pennsylvania that HAD been privately owned. Its topographical imprint on the landscape is regionally unique and visible for a remarkable distance.
Please note: The awning on the rear deck is removed in mid fall and throughout the winter months. And yes the Hot tub is open all year.
Inside:
You will find a comfortable space with air conditioning, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. We have two smart TV’s (upstairs living room and downstairs TV room) where you can log into your streaming services. We also have bluetooth speakers you can easily connect to inside and out. WiFi provided so you can stay connected. The downstairs TV room has a few retro gaming consoles (Nintendo, Super Nintendo, Sega), Over 1,200 preloaded games. Also board games. We also have a washer and dryer for guests to use if needed (laundry detergent included!)
Bedroom 1 has one queen bed.
Bedroom 2 has 4 twin beds - bunk beds, and a single twin bed with a pull-out trundle bed.
(We also have two queen beds in the pull-out sofas!)
In the kitchen we provide pots and pans, utensils, wine glasses, toaster, Ninja coffee maker, waffle iron, blender and more. Coffee grounds, sugar and creamer provided.
For those traveling with kids - we provide a pack -n- play, booster chair for the table, 5 point harness High Chair, a baby bathtub, kids dinnerware and utensils, sippy cups and some games and toys. Children’s floaties also provided. As parents ourselves, we also made sure to add extra safety precautions to the home, such as tamper-proof outlets, plexiglass around stair rails so a child can’t fit through; a gate on the deck and a gate at the top of the interior steps. With both gates closed an infant can roam the entire upper floor including the exterior rear deck without needing to have constant supervision. Of course, nothing can be 100% child-proof so please make sure to keep an eye on any children around the home and property! Especially near the water.
Outside:
The cabin is perched on a hill with great views overlooking the creek and mountain in the background. It’s not difficult to get down to the creek. Multiple paths have been created, the creek front has been cleared and two ramps from the bank down to the water have been created for your easy access. Don’t forget to bring your fishing gear! (PA requires a fishing license. You can buy it online)
We provide complimentary kayaks, life jackets and some tubes.
We have an upper deck, partially covered with an awning, with rocking chairs, a picnic table. The lower deck is also covered, with another picnic table, A gas grill and 5-person hot tub that overlooks the creek.
A few steps down you will find a fire pit that overlooks the water. We provide unlimited firewood for guests.
Guest Access:
Guests have full access to the cabin and the 5.3 acres that it sits on. Including all of the 600' of creek frontage.
The Neighborhood:
Creek Front. Rural setting, but minutes from great food and shopping options. Pizza, sub shops, Walmart, CVS, Dunkin' Donuts, liquor/beverage store, Aldi, Anytime Fitness, winery, McDonald's, Burger King, Chinese food, Mexican restaurant all nearby. 18 hole golf course, 18 hole disc golf course. Cornhole and ax-throwing places nearby. Beautiful public park/playground nearby.
The Main Street in Tunkhannock is full of boutiques and outdoor dining options.
There is 1 single home that shares the driveway entrance with the main cabin. The home itself is approx 100' away from your cabin and privacy is not compromised. There are no other homes/neighbors within site of the cabin.
Getting Around:
Automobile. The cabin is on a well maintained Paved road. Our driveway is paved. The driveway is plowed, salted and professionally managed in the winter, but please understand that you're in the mountains of Northeast PA. Please have reasonable expectations if you travel here with a 2 wheel drive vehicle during inclement weather.
Other Things to Note:
By booking you understand that you enter the creek at your own risk. For your convenience and safety, we provide life jackets for the listed occupancy of the home. The creek is very calm and gentle, BUT, it is a body of water. Please watch your children.
We enjoy all 4 seasons here in Northeast PA. Please set your expectations for outdoor amenities accordingly.
There are a few cameras on the exterior of the property only. They do NOT record audio. They look at the driveways and give us a Birds Eye view of the creek. This is how we make sure that the property is maintained properly (snow conditions, etc). The cameras are visible for you to see their angles and are not hidden. There are no angles that would jeopardize your privacy. No camera on hot tub.
This is a rustic cabin. There are animal mounts, pelts, furs etc. There is great educational value in these items. Let yourself and your children learn from them. We have clearly photographed them in the listing. If these items upset you, please do not book this cabin and then give us a poor review for it. We know the specific type of guest that will LOVE these items and enjoy their authenticity. We hope that's you ! :)
Minimum age of primary guest who is booking is 25.
IDENTIFICATION: Primary guest will be required to provide government identification due to city ordinances and/or HOA Rules. A Drivers license, passport etc., and a photo of themselves that matches the government ID.
CREDIT CARD: Guests will be required to have credit card information on file.
Interaction with Guests:
Easy self check in. We are available with quick response if you need us.
