6 Waterfront Retreats In Pennsylvania That Are Perfect For Warm Weather Adventures
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 10, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
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No matter where we live in Pennsylvania, we can agree that the warm weather months never seem to last long enough. We blink, and the cold and snow have returned. Fortunately, we have no shortage of ways – from hiking to weekend getaways – to soak up those golden moments. If you can fit it into your schedule, plan a getaway to one of these waterfront retreats in Pennsylvania.
Escape the busyness of daily life when you check into The Pond House in Damascus, a three-bedroom, three-bathroom home that easily accommodates six guests. Nestled on two acres, the waterfront home promises tranquility while you're just a short drive from the New York border. Enjoy more than 60 amenities, including a full kitchen, wifi, an indoor fireplace, a fire pit, and a grill.
This lakefront home in Gouldsboro is pure perfection and boasts plenty of space to host a family or friends getaway. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom home easily accommodates a dozen guests. With more than 80 amenities, the enchanting lakehouse has something for everyone - a hot tub, a boat slip, a full kitchen, and arcade and board games. While away the hours kayaking or binging your favorite shows on the 60-inch TV.
You won't find a more enchanting place to watch the sunrise or the sunset (or how about both?) than at this lakefront gem in Tobyhanna. The spacious home features three bedrooms and two bathrooms, easily sleeping up to 10 guests. While you'll be a short drive from Tobyhanna State Park, you'll find everything you need - arcade games, a ping pong table, a fire pit, and a BBQ grill - right at home for a relaxing getaway.
Tucked on a bluff of Lake Erie, this renovated lakehouse in Erie is just a mile from Shades Beach. Sleeping up to seven guests, the spacious three-bedroom, 1.5-bath home, which boasts a lake view, is brimming with amenities. The kitchen has everything you need to cook meals, or grill outside. Spend your evenings around the fire pit, roasting marshmallows and stargazing.
Snuggled along a private lake, this waterfront getaway in Hawley promises gorgeous water views and pristine skies to spend your evenings stargazing. The three-bedroom, two-bath home, only 10 minutes from Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack, easily sleeps six guests. Spend those lovely Pennsylvania days napping on the hammock, kayaking, or barbecuing on the grill, and enjoy nearly 60 amenities, from wifi to a full kitchen.
Relax and recharge at this lakefront escape in Albrightsville that has a ping-pong table, a mini air hockey table, and a pool table. Wake up to glorious sunrises over the water at the spacious three-bedroom, two-bath home that sleeps up to seven guests. From a full kitchen to wifi, the home has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. It's also pet-friendly.
What are your favorite waterfront retreats in Pennsylvania? Did any of them make this list? Let us know in the comments! Next time you’re in the mood for an old-fashioned road trip, we’ve found the perfect one. Hit the highway on this flower road trip through Pennsylvania.
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