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Private 30+ Acre Estate with its own 6 Acre Lake and one lane bowling alley!

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Property grounds
Lake
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Master bedroom- first floor

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20464.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bernville, PA
  • Roadside America
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Koziar's Christmas Village
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Vraj Temple
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

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1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Private 30+ Acre Estate with its own 6 Acre Lake and one lane bowling alley!



Welcome to Lakeside Manor! This 30+ acre property is truly a step back in time! A long tree lined driveway leads to the 5,500 sq. ft. stone 1960's cape cod house. Upon arrival, there really is no need to leave, although there are fun things nearby to also enjoy! The most impressive feature of this vacation home is the 6 acre private lake. Guests will see the lake when entering the driveway but it also wraps around the back of the house leaving plenty to be discovered and explored throughout your stay. Another very unique aspect to this property is the basement which is over 1,500 sq ft. The basement offers a second kitchen with bar area, a large walkout patio area, large stone fireplace and a pool table. The most unique area in the house is the full sized, one lane, old fashioned bowling alley. Bring a personal pin setter along because this bowling alley is "old school" but works perfectly for all day fun no matter the weather outside! Lakeside Manor offers 7 bedrooms with beds for over 20 and 5 full bathrooms. The 30 acres are a combination of green grass, the lake, a creek that runs though a wooded ravine, a very small stream (great for small children) and farm land. There is a balcony, covered porch, and two patios all with great views of the water and the Blue Mountains a few miles away. The old dock has been restored which is perfect for all things lake related. There are many fish in the lake! Bring fishing rods and guests will be sure to have a blast catching bass, perch, crappies, and blue gills a plenty. (Catch and Release only, we want to make sure there are plenty of fish for everyone to catch) The lake has a steady decline from the bank and gradually deepens to around 20 ft in the middle. We have a few boats/kayaks for guests to use during their stay. Feel free to bring your own boats as well, whether they are for our small lake or for Blue Marsh Lake just minutes down the road. (Bring motorboats and jet skis for Blue Marsh Lake, not for use here).

The fall is also a special season at Lakeside Manor. The cooler weather in the fall and coloring leaves invite our guests to venture outdoors! Enjoy a nice hike around the lake or on the trail along the creek at the bottom of the ravine. Fishing and boating are as good as ever and also great pastimes during the fall months. And of course nothing can quite compare to a crackling camp fire as another brisk day comes to an end.

The winter season brings another opportunity for our guests to get away from it all and cozy up with family and friends in our 5,500 sq ft home. The spacious bedrooms and living area offer many options for group games and activities. Of course if there is snow on the ground, younger guests will love the hills for sledding and the numerous acres to explore and build snow forts. If it is a cold winter the 6 acre lake will completely freeze over! Too cold to go outside? Stay indoors and enjoy the pool table, large flat screen TV with many channels, and the one lane regulation size bowling alley! Also there are quite a few attractions in the area that can be visited year round including the largest Cabelas in the world, The Yuengling Brewing Co (the oldest brewery in the nation), and Christmas Village (where people come from all over to see their lights and decorations) and much more!

We are not having weddings at our property at this time. Thank you!

We do not allow check-in on Sundays.

Property manager

Jesse and Melody Landis

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No weddings or large events.
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Pets

No pets allowed
Pet resort 4 miles away if needed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No weddings or large events.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bernville

Located in Bernville, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Strausstown Lions Park and Rehrersburg Lions Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Koziar's Christmas Village and Frystown Lions Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bernville, PA

What's nearby

  • Ghost Town Gulch - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Roadside America - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Koziar's Christmas Village - 12 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Vraj Temple - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Blue Marsh Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kauffman's Bar-B-Que Chicken - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Mountain Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Trainers Midway Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Felecianos - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 30+ Acre Estate with its own 6 Acre Lake and one lane bowling alley! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private 30+ Acre Estate with its own 6 Acre Lake and one lane bowling alley!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 30+ Acre Estate with its own 6 Acre Lake and one lane bowling alley!?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Private 30+ Acre Estate with its own 6 Acre Lake and one lane bowling alley! located?

This family-friendly Bernville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Strausstown Lions Park and Pat Garrett Amphitheater. Rehrersburg Lions Park and Golden Age Air Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

R B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Value
For the second consecutive year, our large family group has enjoyed Lakeside Manor’s spacious property and clean, warm house. We couldn’t be happier with this choice. The owners are super accommodating and the home has everything you could need!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Lovely large home with beautiful surroundings. There was plenty of room to accommodate our 3 generation gathering, both inside and out. The house was very well equipped with most anything you could need, from a children’s play area, bowling lane, pool table in the basements, to plenty of general house supplies. Lots of fun was had by the lake, lots of land to play yard games and hike, a basketball hoop, and on and on. The fire pit was a great area to sit and converse at the end of the day and to make s’mores.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Women’s Weekend
Wonderful property and owner is great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teo P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place
The house is beautiful and perfect for a large group. Plenty of space and lots of fun things to do in the house! The kids had a ball playing pool, ping pong, and bowling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect home for family Christmas celebration!
Beautiful property! Perfect size and layout for large family gatherings.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steven S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Beautiful home. But not enough TVs for thanksgiving weekend
Very nice property. Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group stay
Amazing property. Plenty of space. Lived our stay here.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The fun house stay
Stay was amazing as always. All 10 grandchildren LOVE this place, the freedom to run about, the kids bunk room where they can sleep all together, the fire pit esp for s’mores. Simply grand. What we don’t like are all the VRBO fees, understand cleaning, but the VRBO stay tax is excessive (beyond PA and local hospitality tax) and VRBO service fee steep also.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredibly beautiful home!
Our stay was absolutely fantastic! The home was beautiful, clean and well stocked. The owners pay so much attention to detail. If we even thought it, it was there. Plenty of supplies for all 20 of us. Kitchen was perfectly stocked with every and any pot pan, kitchen gadget, or utensil we could ever use. The trail to walk was super cute. Grounds were impeccably kept. Boat house had plenty of toys, life jackets and watercraft’s to use. The lake was very stagnant so we did not feel comfortable swimming but we spent hours on the water. Fire pit was a big hit for us and there was TONS of chopped wood ready to use. My favorite area was the dining room with a huge table that fit the whole family. We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lina I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

chaya f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
amazing property
couldn't ask for a better location, nicer house, or more amenities. everything we could ask for for a great family vacation was here. Thank you! we hope to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best family vacation yet
This place was a very peaceful place. I thank the owners for sharing their wonderful property. My grandson said it was his best vacation yet. It was large enough for someone like my mom who is in a wheel chair to move around. We made memories on balcony my daughter painting my moms nails, We ate smores around the fire pit. I hope that the owners will allow us to come back and visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owls24
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Halil T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gorgeous lake house
My adult kids and several grandkids (ages 1-6) had an awesome stay at this spectacular property. The house is huge, with too many amenities to list, a beautiful combination of old world elegance and modern conveniences. We enjoyed being on the lake (kayaking, canoeing, fishing, swimming, etc.) and wandering the pretty trails. Family meals were a pleasure to prepare in the contemporary kitchen. One of our family members is a professional chef and he raved about it. We had fun playing basketball, pool, ping pong and the very cool bowling alley could not be beat! The house was immaculate, drenched in natural light with comfortable beds, updated bathrooms and plenty of space. Thank you, Jesse for a wonderful stay, we hope to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, as always!
Hard to imagine being as happy anywhere else. Thank you for having us again! Lots of beautiful updates on the trails and beach this year too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home is beyond beautiful and well taken care of. Many, many things to do. We will definitely try to book again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lakeside Manor did not disappoint!
Everyone in our party loved this booking. The house and grounds were so beautiful and exactly as shown. Walking the grounds, trails, and lake was relaxing and provided a park like experience. The lake was beautiful and fun to paddle around. We spent tons of time fishing, catching and releasing. It was just about perfect. The house had so many toys and thoughtful additions for the kids inside and out. We sat around the fire pit each night and didn’t end up using the TV at all. My son easily maneuvered around the first floor in his power wheelchair. Ramps were provided to ensure he could use at least two of the entrances. Having to go outside and drive around to the basement entrance to the game room wasn’t a problem. The slope was gentle and not a problem for his chair. The sliders are very wide and that threshold doesn’t require a ramp. Had it been raining I think we would have been more impacted by the lack of a working elevator. We had a great time bowling! We really loved this house and property and hope to book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get-together
We meet up with our kids and grandkids here every year. It's central location for us and the property itself makes this the perfect spot for us. I love watching our grandkids able to take advantage of more of the incredible offerings of this property every year!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Large Group Paradise!
Our large family group thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Both the house and the property had plenty for all of us to do. The well-maintained grounds, spacious rooms, well-stocked kitchens, multiple refrigerators, high quality furnishings and responsive owners have convinced us that this is THE place for all future reunions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and clean
What a great vacation rental! We were a group of adult siblings reuniting for the weekend but this would also be a great spot for all ages. Thanks Jesse and Melody!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Annual Friends-Family vacation
Beautiful, serene property that is a perfect vacation spot for the fall. We enjoy hikes throughout the property and sitting around the fire pit for hours just being together. The lake also offers hours of boating and fishing activities or just relaxing on the beach. There are so many places in this home to gather as a group or find a quiet place to read a book or enjoy the scenery. The owners are a pleasure to interact with and their home is so warm and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jesse and Melody Landis

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English