Title: Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View Cottage in Carbondale with kitchen and patio ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113165300/113165264/w1506h917x0y0-5d4f224f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113165300/113165264/9e0aa457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113165300/113165264/6fb3c02a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113165300/113165264/485837b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113170000/113165300/113165264/d4f3c9f4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space - Air conditioning £226 includes taxes & fees 23 Nov - 24 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View Welcome to The Watermelon Chateau, our cute and cozy cottage in beautiful Northeast PA! Come enjoy every activity the region has to offer year round. Skiers will love the close proximity to Elk Mountain. You can also enjoy kayaking, biking, hiking, golfing and more during the warmer months. It's hard to beat an early morning coffee or evening glass of wine on the deck overlooking the water, and the fire pit is ideal for roasting marshmallows under the crystal clear night skies. The space Featuring two bedrooms and two full baths, our interior space is fun and flirty, with a modern look and chic accents throughout. You will love the living room area, with a large picture window that looks at the water, plus an updated kitchen perfectly suited for the chefs at heart. And if cooking isn't your thing, there are numerous local dining options, from upscale lakefront ambiance to quick and easy takeout. Come and enjoy everything NEPA has to offer at The Watermelon Chateau! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In the mountains ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55450000/55443300/55443240/w2224h1664x0y4-ec1f23f9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski Elk Mountain, hike, walk or bike Rail to Trails, fish, or star gaze. 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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.63404,-75.54702&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:yoc%7DFzgblM%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU%40U%40S%40S%40U%40S%40UBQ%40UBSBUBSBSBSBSDSDSBSDQDSDSFQDSDQFQFQDSHQFQFOFSHOFOHQHOHOFQJMHQHOHMJMJOHMJMJMJMJMJKLMJKJKLKJILKJKLILILILILILGLGLINGLGLELENGNELENELENCNCLENANCLCNANANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBNBN%40LDNBNBLDNDNDLDLFNDLDLFLFNHLFLFLHLHLHLHLHJJLJJHLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLJLHLJNHLJLHPHNHLHPHNHNHPFNHNFRFNFPFPFRFPFPDPDRFPDRDRDRBPDRDRBRBRBRBRBTBR%40T%40PBT%40R%40T%40R%40R%40T%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FR%3FTATARARATARCRARATCRCTCRCRCPCTERERCPERERERGPEREPGPGPGRGPGPGNGPIPGNIPININIPILININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKHMJKJMHMHMHMHMHMFMFOHMFMDMFODMFMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBMBO%40O%40O%40O%40M%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOAMCOCOCMCOCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMEOGMIMGMGMIMIMIMIMIKKMKKIMKKKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMIMKOKMIOIMIQKMGQIOIOIQGOIQGQGOGQIQESGQGQEQESGQESESEQCSESESCUCQCSCSCUCSAUCSASASAUASASAU%3FU%3FS%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=mWTo4YUA6OCNnznJIXX914nDxd4=) Greenfield twp, PA #### What's nearby - Newton Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Crystal Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Elk Mountain Ski Area - 22 min drive - 10.7 miles - Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 54 min drive - 41.9 miles - Lake Wallenpaupack - 56 min drive - 33.0 miles #### Getting around - Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 46 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Franks Place - ‬14 min drive - ‪DG's Bar - ‬12 min drive - ‪Lakemart - ‬3 min drive - ‪Elegante Restaurant & Pizzeria - ‬12 min drive - ‪Mountain View Restaurant And Motel - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much does it cost to stay at Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View? > As of 19 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View on 23 Nov 2025 start from £226.34, 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](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carbondale-Hotels-Watermelon-Chateau-12-Mins-To-Elk-Mtn-Lake-View.h113165264.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### Where is Watermelon Chateau -12 mins to Elk Mtn- Lake View located? > Situated in the mountains, this cottage is steps away from Newton Lake and Crystal Lake. Homestead Golf Course and Merli-Sarnoski Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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