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Large, charming lake cottage nestled in the heart of our private community.

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Exterior
Exterior detail
Front entry way
Front yard
Side yard - Badminton anyone!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
9 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Eagles Mere, PA
  • Eagles Mere Museum
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Eagles Mere Historic Village
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Eagles Mere Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

9 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

3 flr. - Fat Man Squeeze

1 Single Bed

3rd flr. Field of Dreams

4 Single Beds

3rd flr. - The Sweet Shop

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Harley Able

2 Single Beds

The Crestmont

2 Single Beds

The Lake View Hotel

1 King Bed

The Laurel Path

1 King Bed

The Lily Pond

2 Single Beds

The Sweet Shop

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

1st floor

Toilet

2nd floor - Cottage Life

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

2nd floor - The Frog

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

2nd flr. - Jack & Jill

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

The Landing

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Large, charming lake cottage nestled in the heart of our private community.

“Huckle Chuckle” is the perfect cottage for a large family vacation. It is a short 10 minute walk to the private beach and to our quaint village stores. With our classic cottage furniture spread throughout the cottage you will find yourself wanting to sit in every corner as each room has its own unique experience. This amazingly well-preserved historic cottage's most special attribute is it's large, lovely porch, with comfortable seating, where you can enjoy company and family.
The 3rd floor bedrooms are a fun adventure for the kids to sleep and play. Fancy a round of croquet, badminton, or frisbee golf? Our big yards are the perfect place for it!

The edge of the spacious property sits feet from our pristine and private Eagles Mere Lake and access to the communities beautiful path around the lake called the Laurel Path.

Coffee your mornings away on our huge and sumptuous covered porch facing the lake while birdsong inspires your morning. That’s where you surely will want to lounge around late in the day, too, sharing a craft beer with someone special and making memories that will last a lifetime.
If you’re interested in golf or pickle ball you can obtain a visitor’s membership to the Eagles Mere Country Club. There is a lovely restaurant in the club as well as some outside dining in the summer on the porch and by the fire pit. Please visit their website: eaglesmerecc.com for information.

There are plenty of other activities for all ages in our private lake community & some call Eagles Mere an “adult summer camp”. Because the lake is a private lake, all guests must registerwith Eagles Mere Association and pay for a temporary membership at least 3 days prior to your arrival date. Base rates for temporary membership start at $240 for 1-4 guests, $300 for 5-10 guests and $420 for 11+ guests for the first week. http://eaglesmereassociatio.fatcow.com/temporary-membership.html

Property manager

Rich & Jean Walkup
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 12:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 4:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
$150. non-refundable pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
2 day minimum

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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Eagles Mere

Located in Eagles Mere, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Eagles Mere Museum and Eagles Mere Air Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Sullivan County Fairground and Olde Barn Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Eagles Mere, PA

What's nearby

  • Eagles Mere Museum - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Eagles Mere Historic Village - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Eagles Mere Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Eagles Mere Auto Museum - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Worlds End State Park - 19 min drive - 10.3 km

Getting around

  • Williamsport, PA (IPT-Williamsport Regional) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Country Friends Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪D&D Brew Works - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Forksville Inn & Tavern - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪High Knob Inn - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Forksville General Store - ‬28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large, charming lake cottage nestled in the heart of our private community. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large, charming lake cottage nestled in the heart of our private community. ?

Check-in begins at 12:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large, charming lake cottage nestled in the heart of our private community. ?

Checkout is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Large, charming lake cottage nestled in the heart of our private community. located?

This family-friendly Eagles Mere holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Eagles Mere Museum and Eagles Mere Historic Village. Eagles Mere Lake is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and fun stay in Eagles Mere

Huckle Chuckle is the perfect cottage for a relaxing stay in Eagles Mere with family. The house is large enough to fit many family members with comfortable and beautiful communal areas to get together. We loved sitting on the porch together overlooking the lake and being a quick walk from the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family lake house

We had a lovely time at this charming lake house. We will love to stay again some day.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Cottage on the Lake!

We had a fantastic time at Huckle Chuckle cottage. This is an old school place with oodles of charm. We loved the deep covered porch with views of the lake and opening all the windows and doors to get the constant breeze. Convenient to all EM has to offer! Looking forward to returning!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Huckle Chuckle July/August

Huckle Chuckle is always lovely and accommodating. Has to be one of the best hidden gems in Eagles Mere.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house in great location

We loved our stay at Huckle Chuckle. It’s a cool historic house with quirks and character. There’s lots of space to spread out and the kitchen is well-equipped with everything we needed. Location-wise it’s a quick walk in one direction to the beach and to the Sweet Shop the other way. We hope to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Home in a wonderful location but....

The home itself is a wonderful piece of history. More than enough room for our large family. Lovely property with comfortable beds. Beautiful large covered porch in the back. But I have a few things to note. This house is on a private member only lake. The owner had mentioned a fee of $320 for our large group to use the lake. When I called the Lake association to pay the fee they told me for our group of 18 people the fee would be $600. Without paying this fee you cannot access the lake at all or use the dock that is on the properly. This should be mentioned with the listing with the correct fees. In addition.....we left the home in impeccable shape upon leaving, and the owner said there were "smudges" on the front door and a "black stain" on a bed spread that would need to be replaced, as well as garbage left on the floors. We left the home spotless. She AUTOMATICALLY charged me an additional $150 on the credit card I have on file with no pictures to prove there were any damages with multiple requests for them. We are very familiar with Eagles Mere and knew what we were getting into. This is a very small community where everyone knows everyone. But being told that there would be people watching with binoculars to see if we were using the dock without paying the fee was a bit much. Overall again the home was stunning. Just beware that you will incur multiple additional fees above the listing to say here.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

charity w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

loads of fun

Lovely stay at Huckle Chuckle! Lots of room, and centrally located. We enjoyed ourselves very much.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memorial Day Weekend 2023

My family and friends had the best time. We loved the house and spent most of our time on the best back deck in Eagles Mere!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Newtown,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Weekend

My family stayed in this lovely home for 6 days. The young children (ages 5&7) had a blast with the games and space inside the home. The property had a plethora of activities available. This included a large yard for yard games, picnics, and then the lake for fishing and boating. The adults enjoyed the wonderful dining area for meals, games, and sweet conversations. The kitchen was well stocked and had everything that we needed. The beds were comfortable and we had more than ample space for all of us. We hope to use it for a larger group of friends in the future. Thank you for a wonderful fall weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THANK YOU

HAD A GOOD TIME THANK YOU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home for our group

We stayed here for a long weekend to celebrate our Memaw’s 80th birthday, and we have nothing but praise for the house & location! Well-stocked kitchen, very clean rooms & bathrooms and a home that is filled with character and unique nooks & crannies. We look forward to renting again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H., North Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a writing retreat

We absolutely loved our stay at Huckle Chuckle! It provided us with plenty of space to spread out and do some writing. We loved the big living room for use in the evenings where we would each take a turn sharing our writing and feedback. Love the gas fireplace! Though it was chilly outside, we still got in some nice porch time and a walk around the lake. Highly recommend this for a group retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ned G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eagles Mere classic

We've stayed here a number of years in a row now. It's perfect for getting family together in beautiful Eagles Mere. The deck is great for meals & star gazing. Thank you!
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious and accommodating

Huckle Chuckle was one of the most accommodating cottages we have rented in Eagles Mere and we look forward to staying there in the future. The spacious great room, deck and dining room provided us with wonderful opportunities for shared activities, as well as quiet spaces for reading. Bedrooms and bathrooms are lovely and abundant, perfect for our the different needs of family members.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Roomy and relaxing

After being outside working during the day it was nice to come back to a relaxing place have a meal, sit on the porch and play games or go down to the dock and sit by the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debby Z., Midlothian, Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Gathering to Celebrate My Dads Life

This home was perfect for our family to gather to celebrate my Dads life. We had a gathering of 18 family members and the home was comfortable and very well equipped! Communication with the owners was top notch, the location was beautiful. The home is beautifully unique, with surprises around every corner. We all would definitely come back for another family reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Bad water - too long to fix.

Historic, large deck, plenty of room and right on the lake. No real comfortable furniture (mostly patio and wicker chairs). But we were a large group and could overlook that. What was lacking was water; the smell (sulfur) was present throughout all spigots. We contacted their plumber and waited a day, then contacted the owners. The owners doubted our claims, but did send a Culligan rep to service the water treatment system. That rep did not show up until Thursday (2 days before we left). The smell was still present, but lessening with every use from that point. Owners offered a rate reduction as apology, but have not delivered. My advice to the next short term tenants - sample the water before you pay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful home

We had a little trouble with check in. But once we got in, the home was beautiful large enough for our entire family (15 of us). Location was perfect for my daughter's wedding. The lake was beautiful! We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Charming Quirky

A charming, quirky home that easily accommodated 14 adults. It rained several day while we were there, but there were games and puzzles and plenty of seating in the living area and on the covered back deck. The back deck has a lovely view (through the trees) of the lake. It's an easy walk to town or to the lake. The yard is spacious, we played badminton and corn hole. There is a nice fire pit in the backyard and you can walk down to the trail that circles the lake. A lovely, relaxing home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

david G., Chagrin falls

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Heavenly Huckle Chuckle!!

Everyone of our family members felt comfortable and relaxed in the casual lake setting. Because of our experience, the amenities of the home and community, we plan a reunion for next year at Huckle Chuck. Thank you for the hospitality, the wonderful home and the great weather. WE HAD A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Eagles Mere Lake house

We stayed here as a family to hike at Ricketts Glenn State Park. The house was great! Very spacious, clean, and close to several great hiking spots. Everyone was able to sleep comfortably. Would rent here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

PAMELA H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Girls Retreat

Eagles Mere is a hidden gem. We felt as if we were in a movie set the entire weekend. The house is charming and well stocked, the owners are amazing - responsive and kind. Everything was clean and prepared for anything you think you may need during your stay. We enjoyed the large fireplace room, the firepit, and walking the Laurel Path. We throughly enjoyed the abundant historical information about the home and the area. We are already planning our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cherie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and clean lake house

We loved this property and would rent it again if we come back to this area. The house was spotless and had everything we needed to cook for our group of 11. Our hosts were extremely helpful and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

About the host

Hosted by Rich & Jean Walkup

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My husband & I live in Chester County & have enjoyed spending our summers in EM with our 3 children for over 30 years. I am from a family that has been enjoying our beautiful lake community for 3 generations. I love sharing our houses so that other families have the opportunity to create wonderful family memories of EM too.

Why they chose this property

The biggest 'why'? Charm! This cottage is like traveling back through time to the quaint and calm beauty of an era you want to bask in. Wrapped nestled in trees and moments from Eagles Mere Lake - WHAT could be better? :)

The decor is a 'shabby=chic' vintage flair which has been put together with detailed thought and quirky touches. It feels like a summer camp you might just never want to leave!

What makes this property unique

Huckle Chuckle is unique in that it still has so many original and charming features throughout the cottage and can accommodate large family gathering.

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests