FAQ

At this time, we do not have a garage, but we have off street parking for up to 4 vehicles, just outside our front yard, and an additional parking spot to the side part of our property near the mailbox. Lakeview Drive is also a very quiet street, not many vehicles drive by, and as long as you don’t block cars from driving by, you can park on the other side of the street as well. Please note that the garbage truck will need room to go by on Thursday mornings.

Acre Lake aka Acre Pond, is over 4o acres and we have caught bass, blue gill, crappie, perch and catfish. You can keep some of your catches to cook up and eat. We recommend releasing some of the smaller fish.

We have 4 smart TV’s. A 55 inch in the living room, a 40 inch in the master bedroom, a 35 inch in a second bedroom and a 43 inch down in the basement. We offer basic cable and added access to our Netflix service, giving our guests plenty of shows to stream. All of our televisions have access to streaming services such as Hulu and HBO Go, so if you are a member of any of those services, you will need to have your username and password to those service handy to access these movies and shows.

We also offer high speed internet, and a long ethernet cable to connect to a laptop or similar device for even better video or movie streaming. It is located near the modem/router. Keep in mind, our cell phone service is spotty due to being in a rural area. So, if this tends to be a problem for you during your stay, try connecting your phone wirelessly to our network for better reception.

You will receive these instructions a few days prior to your stay, but here is some of the basic list of information that you will be receiving. Check in, this email will provide you with the front door code to get into the house, with standard information on home equipment use and other standard provided services available during your stay, while the check out information is the typical process that most vacation rentals ask of. Please note: We do offer late check-out times, so you don’t have to feel rushed before you leave. This will have to be requested prior to your stay to ensure that the cleaning crew is scheduled after your departure.

Example of checkout instructions: *Start a load of laundry, like towels or comforters. Please note, the comforters and towels can be washed together but not with clothes or sheets as the comforters cause extra lint that you don’t want added to your clothes or the sheets. *Start a load of dishes. *take out trash to trash can by basement door. *Any beds that were used, please take sheets off and put them in a pile by bed, so that cleaning company knows which sheets to wash, and which beds that were not used. *Turn off the coffee maker (if on). *Make sure that thermostat is at a normal temperature. *Don’t forget to remove all of your personal belongings and dispose of all kitchen food/drink items from refrigerator and cabinets, that have been opened and used. If there are any condiments that the next guest can use, please feel free to leave them. *Make sure that the oven, stove and grill are turned off as well as any fire started has been put out. *Lock all of the doors. The front door should lock automatically when shut. Please leave anything that was supplied to you during your stay, so that the next guests can enjoy them, and put them back where you found them.

Some of the best baits to use in our lake are listed below.  This may not apply to ice fishing.

• Shallow Crank Baits – caught most of our bass on these, they dive down about 2-3 feet.
• Hula Poppers – caught many bass.  (Other top water lures as well)
• Spinners are effective
• Rubber worms as well (other plastics)
• For Pan Fish including beautiful Calico jogs (white seems to work best), meal worms, and worms
• There is night fishing for bullhead — worms, stink bait, chicken, chicken livers, cut fish, etc

We have a full size refrigerator, with water and ice maker. Microwave, stove and oven as well as dishwasher are all nicely sized. Please note: to operate the dishwasher, just press start and close it. We have an electric can opener, coffee maker, and tea kettle. Please note that the coffee maker does not shut off automatically. We also have a full size washer and dryer that works very well. Please note that the lint from the dryer does need to be removed on a regular basis. We also have a charcoal grill just outside of the basement door on patio. It can be rolled out into the yard, but please put it back under patio after use.

Trash collection service is on thursday mornings, Recyclable trash is picked up once per month, on the 3rd week, on tuesdays.

Yes.  Please keep in mind, that Acre Lake is not very shallow or clear, but it is only about 5 to 8 feet in many areas.  We also do not have a shore to walk into the water, so jumping off the dock or a boat is permitted. We also do not have lifeguards, so swim at your own risk.  We do however have several life jackets available for kids and adults.

For the most part, yes.  We do try to keep firewood available for our guests, however, we cannot guarantee it.  We rely our guests to let us know if we are getting low on firewood, and we will try to keep a cord of it available which is usually located up by the road on the same side as the playset.

The cameras are only there to protect the house and its content when it is empty. We will disarm it on the day guests arrive and arm it on the day guests depart. The guests can also disconnect the cameras by unplugging the modem. But please re-connect the modem once you plan to depart.

We have 2 full bathrooms. The one on the main level, includes a tub/shower combo, The jacuzzi style bathtub is great for relaxing and soothing achy muscles, but be sure to fill the water up past the jets, before pushing the button to turn them on. We offer plenty of towels and toiletries that are included during your stay.

The second bathroom was completed a few years ago and offers a large walk-in shower and is located downstairs in the basement. We still have some final touches to do, but the bathroom is fully enclosed and operational.

We consistently strive to ensure that our water system is optimal. We also recently added a sediment filter system, to help with any future water issues.

Our refrigerator also has a water dispenser and ice maker. The water filter was recently replaced as well but our refrigerator water tends to come out slow.

Open the bottom panel of the fireplace.  If the pilot light is not on, turn the pilot knob, then push and hold in.  While doing that, press the red star like button in a few times until it ignites. There is also a high and low setting. The button to left side turns on the fan (and the switch to right of fireplace also needs to be turned on for fan to work).  It helps to circulate the fire.  (Please see videos below on how to operate the fireplace).  When you are done using the fireplace, please turn off button and switch to turn off the fan. We do try to keep the pilot light on, during the winter months, for easier access of using the fireplace. PLEASE NOTE: Extended amounts of gas use can cause our tank to run low on propane which also operates our stove used for cooking. So, we ask that our guests turn off the fireplace when gone and prior to heading to bed. Pilot light can remain on.

Before your stay, you will get an email with check-in instructions. In that email, you will get the keyless code to unlock the front door. The front door should automatically lock when you leave, but if it doesn’t, please press the button above the numbers on the door to lock it.

Currently, we are set up to book reservations through Airbnb, VRBO/Homeaway. You will find these links on our contact page. You will also find our current rates and any specials currently running on both Airbnb and VRBO/Homeaway. There is a list of reviews located in our listings on both of these sites as well.

Yes, we do! We have a central air conditioner. In fact, in April of 2023, we upgraded our A/C unit with a brand-new system.

Yes, we do!  We also still provide the briquettes for the charcoal grill that is available, for now.  Due to the price increase on this item, we may not be able to offer it in the future.

Yes, a valid Pennsylvania fishing license is required of persons aged 16 and over.  If you are a resident of PA, typically you will pay $14 for a day and $28 for a year. You can buy one online around $15 for 1 day, $31 for 3 days and $40 for 7 days for non-residents, at Fishandboat.com. You can also pick one up at the Acre Lake Store next to our community. Keep in mind, that we do not have trout in our lake.

However, you do not need one if you are assisting a child by casting or retrieving a fishing rod as long as the child is within arm’s length.

Also, Acre Lake is a private lake, and we rarely have someone patrolling here, so the chance is very slim to be fined fishing without a license. However, if you are caught without one, the fine is around $250.

Yes, there are a few, however grocery stores are about 20 minutes away for a full shopping experience.  The Acre Lake store that is within walking distance (but I would highly suggest driving, as this store is located on a highway with no sidewalks.  This store provides some essentials like milk, eggs as well as lunch and dinner options. There is also Bingham’s Family Restaurant nearby and a gas station with basic convenient items for sale.

Yes, and so far, we have a 12-foot fishing boat with trolling motor, several life jackets, 1 to 2 fishing poles, two-person kayak with oars and a pedal boat that seats 2 adults and up to 2 small children. Please keep in mind, that they may get damaged, and in this case, please let us know, so we can replace it with something else. Most of this will be located in the basement or outside the basement patio in our backyard.

Yes! All of our beds will have clean sheets, pillow cases and comforters on them. There are also extra bedding and comforters available for our guests. We also supply plenty of towels.

Great question!  Especially when fishing is available year around.  We have tried from time to time to supply guests with at least one fishing pole, but we have found that they often get broken or tangled up.  So, unfortunately, we no longer provide one.  However, we will purchase one sparingly and hope that it is taken care of, and gets used by more than a few guests.