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

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

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

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
7 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 20465 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bernville, PA
  • Popular LocationRoadside America7 min drive
  • Popular LocationKoziar's Christmas Village12 min drive
  • Popular LocationVraj Temple13 min drive
  • AirportReading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional)23 min drive

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 1

+1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Bedroom 5

Bedroom 6

Bedroom 7

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

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Mountain view

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed
No weddings or large events.

Pets

No pets allowed
Pet resort 4 miles away if needed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No weddings or large events.
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Bernville

Located in Bernville, this vacation home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Koziar's Christmas Village and Conrad Weiser Homestead are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Reading Pagoda and Cornwall Iron Furnace. Traveling with kids? Consider Berks Lanes and Slick Willy's Karts & Eats. Be sure to check out 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
  • Roadside America - 7 min drive
  • Koziar's Christmas Village - 12 min drive
  • Vraj Temple - 13 min drive
  • Blue Marsh Recreation Area - 19 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic Host
Jesse could not have been more considerate. I use a wheelchair, and he supplied ramps, grab bars and a shower chair. He even took photos of the entrances so I could judge their dimensions. Many properties on VRBO are described as wheelchair accessible but aren't. This one is. The pics of the lake and grounds don't do them justice; the property is gorgeous. So is the interior of the house. It is hard to find anything to complain about. All I can come up with is, the sound of traffic can be heard at times while outdoors. But we had a great time, and I highly recommend this listing.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank/Diane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Perfect Family Vacation
The house was great! It accommodated our large family of 8 adults and 7 children. The kitchen was well equipped and we were all able to dine together around the long table for 20. The grounds were beautiful and there was plenty of space for the kids to explore, hike, swim, kayak and play. The basement was amazing with the bowling alley, ping pong, pool table and games. Evenings were spent around the fire pit making s’mores and visiting.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jesse and Melody Landis

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