On waterfront.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this vacation home, you'll find Forestville Playground and Cass Township Municipal Building. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Foster Township Municipal Building and Yuengling Brewery and Museum.
Yuengling Brewery and Museum - 17 min drive - 8.8 miles
Jerry's Classic Cars and Collectibles Museum - 18 min drive - 9.4 miles
Rausch Creek Off Road Park - 26 min drive - 14.4 miles
Vraj Temple - 34 min drive - 19.8 miles
Knoebels Amusement Resort - 64 min drive - 35.5 miles
Getting around
Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 10 min drive
Blu Tavern Restaurant & Motel - 7 min drive
The Coney Island-Res - 10 min drive
Rita's Italian Ice - 13 min drive
Friedensburg Country Restaurant - 22 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room!
BNB Breeze Presents: Black Diamond Retreat! Located next to a private one-acre lake, this immaculate retreat is about to blow your vacation expectations out of the water! Along with a perfect waterfront location, your estate comes with the following to keep you entertained and recharged during your stay:
• Private One-Acre Lake w/ Dock • Lakefront Cottage included w/ Additional Sleeping • Game Room w/ Pool table + Air Hockey! • Spacious Deck w/ Grill, Furniture, Picnic Tables + Fire Pit! • Indoor Wood-Burning Fireplace
Experience the epitome of luxury and natural beauty as you step into this gorgeous lakefront oasis. Unplug from the digital world and savor the embrace of nature, all while enjoying the comfort and convenience of modern amenities. Sip your morning cup of coffee on the spacious back deck as nature wakes up around you. Then, spend the day in the game room, spacious fully-equipped kitchen, or large living areas around the gorgeous indoor wood-burning fireplace. Whatever the day holds for you, this home will be a haven to return to.
We know, contracts aren't the most exciting part of your getaway, but to keep our home safe, we'll need you to sign a quick rental agreement upon booking (this will be sent to you, after you book) — then it's all fun from there! You can see what the contract looks like in the House Rules section. Note, check in details will not be sent until that contract has been signed.
THE INTERIOR SPACE: • Lighting Fast Wi-Fi • Laundry Room w/ Washer + Dryer (Detergent Provided) • Our home is stocked with clean and sustainable products and toiletries to give you and your loved ones a toxin-free stay!
LIVING ROOM • Spacious + Plush L-Shaped Sectional Sofa • Reclining Love Seat • Fireplace • Games • Books • Throw Pillows + Blankets *NO TV- Use this as an opportunity to take a breather from technology :)
SUNROOM • 4-Person Dining Table • Loveseat • Wraparound Windows
THE SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS | 10 Bedrooms • Bedroom 1: Queen Bed • Bedroom 2 - Queen Bed • Bedroom 3: Two Bunk Beds (Queen on bottom & Twin on top) • Bedroom 4: Queen Bed + Full Bed • Bedroom 5: Queen Bed + Full Bed • Bedroom 6: Queen Bed • Bedroom 7: Queen Bed • Bedroom 8: Queen Bed • Bedroom 9: Queen Bed • Bedroom 10: Bunk Bed (Queen on bottom & Twin on top) *Each comfortable bedroom includes quality, sustainable linens.
BATHROOMS | 5.5 • Bathroom 1: Full Bath: Centered Between Bedrooms 1 + 2 • Bathroom 2: Half bath - Accessible from Common Area • Bathroom 3: Full Bath • Bathroom 4: Full Bath: Accessible from common area (Located in the Basement) • Bathroom 5: Full Bath: Accessible from common area (Located in the Basement) • Bathroom 6: Full Bath: Accessible from an exterior door to the garage for cottage users
THE COTTAGE: • No Facilities (No running water and no A/C, but there is electric and heat!) • Breakfast Table • Outdoor Deck Right Over the Water! • Full Size Bed • Futon that turns into a bed • Two full size mattresses in loft (must climb ladder to reach) • Full Bath - located in the GARAGE of the main house but is accessible from an exterior door for cottage users. *Boat is not available for guests
Just wait until you step outside at this gorgeous retreat! You are greeted by the private one-acre lake and connecting dock, as well as the gorgeous outdoor patio, fire pit, outdoor furniture, and spacious yard for the kids to roam and explore! Between the large deck and patio, you will never be lacking for space for all of your guests to sit outside! We cannot wait for you to experience this gorgeous outdoor space!
THE OUTDOOR SPACE • Private 1-Acre Lake • Outdoor Fire Pit • Large Expansive Deck • Lake Dock Connected to the Cottage • Back Deck with Furniture and Grill • Picnic Tables for Outdoor Dining • Beautiful and Spacious Yard- Perfect for Outdoor Fun!
We cannot wait to (hopefully) host you at Black Diamond Retreat soon! We are confident that this retreat will have everything that you and your loved ones need for your next dream retreat. From the main home to the lakefront cottage, you will have enough space for everyone to spread out, as well as gather close on the deck for cook-outs under the stars!
LOCAL AIRPORTS: 1. Harrisburg International Airport - MDT 2. Lehigh Valley International Airport - ABE 3. Lancaster Airport- LNS
-----> Proximity to Local attractions <----- 1. Yuengling and Son Brewery - 15 mins 2. Mude Maker - 15 mins 3. Sweet Arrow Lake County Park - 25 mins 4. Hidden Valley Golf Course - 25 mins 5. Newtown Falls Waterfalls - 15 mins 6. The WHEEL in Pottsville - 15 mins 7. The Crimson House - 15 mins 8. Pressed Coffee & Books - 15 mins
SEE HOW WE ARE GOING GREEN! We love the environment, and are doing everything that we can to minimize our carbon footprint on this area. Here are a few ways that we are loving on the beautiful environment, and welcoming you to join us! • We use high-quality, sustainable mattresses and linens • We offer a drip coffee maker so that you can reduce your single-use pod disposable, while opting for a pot of coffee to eliminate waste! • All of our toiletries are eco-friendly, clean products that come with reusable dispenser bags to eliminate waste. • We use LED lighting throughout the home to minimize electricity usage. Thanks to the natural sunshine, you can soak in the sun that floods this home through all of the large windows, without using excessive home lightning during the day! • Our home is in a great location for Instacart! Make grocery shopping for the family easy while saving on gas!
• Parking Space for up to 10 Vehicles • We offer 24/7 complimentary communication to ensure that your stay exceeds your expectations! Please feel free to reach out to us day or night! • There are NO LONG CHECK-OUT INSTRUCTIONS! We want for you to be able to fully enjoy every minute of your stay at Black Diamond Retreat!
ADDITIONAL AMENITIES: Linens for Each Bed Towels and Washcloths Roll of Paper Towels Bottle of Dish Soap Dishwasher Pods Trash Bags Coffee Laundry Detergent Pods 2 Rolls of Toilet Paper, per Bathroom Bath Essentials - Body soap, Shampoo & Conditioner *Please be prepared to bring any additional supplies that you will need during your stay.
Please Note:
1. Pet Policy: This property is NOT pet friendly. Please note, if we find evidence of an unauthorized pet in the home, we will ask for it to be removed immediately and guests will be charged a $400 non-refundable fine. This is also grounds for immediate removal of the guests from the home.
2. No Smoking: If any signs of smoking are documented, the renter agrees to pay a $200.00 / per day.
3. Quiet hours for the property are between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Please keep the noise levels down over this time.
4. This home is equipped with a security camera outside for the protection of home and safety of our guests. It is recording 24/7, 365 days a year. There are no cameras on the interior of the home.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Unit size: 4,100 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: We Love having children at our home.
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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
616850
Frequently asked questions
How close is Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! to the airport?
This vacation home is 36.9 mi (57-min drive) away from the Reading, PA (RDG-Reading Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! to downtown Branchdale?
This vacation home is 1.2 mi away from Branchdale.
Black Diamond Retreat | Lakefront w/ Dock + Game Room! Reviews
Reviews
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Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Janine B.
Jun 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family reunion
We all had a great time
Janine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tolga S.
Jan 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and extra large property for a big group
We stayed with a very large group of 21 adults and kids. The property was spacious and comfortable. We stayed during the winter, but I’m sure in spring and summertime with the lake. This property would be adorable. The only recommendation I would make is to upgrade their beds and mattresses which are kind of old and uncomfortable.
Tolga S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Johanna L.
Jul 29, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a Family Reunion
Rented this property for our family reunion which included 17 adults and 5 kids for a long weekend. It was the perfect rental for such an event. It was very clean and clearly maintained well. We had plenty of space for sleeping. The activity room was perfect for all ages. The house had extras that helped made this so perfect for our family, such as extra foldable tables, chairs and kitchen supplies. Highly recommend this space for a large family wanting some outdoor space.
Johanna L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
David K.
Jul 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
The property was phenomenal, and the house was pristine… Would absolutely stay here again
David K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Cathy R.
May 2, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Family Get-away
Black Diamond Retreat was a wonderful place for a family gathering. Both indoor and outdoor areas were spacious and gave everyone room to spread out and wander. We enjoyed sitting around the fire pit every evening and playing corn hole and bocci outside as well. Even though it seemed we were away in the middle of nowhere and very quiet, town was only a short drive away. Some of us did take and enjoy the Yuengling Brewery tour. Landon answered our questions along the way promptly as well. We all agreed we would definitely recommend this retreat for a fun large group gathering!
Cathy R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Allison S.
Feb 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Superbowl weekend
Over all the house is quite lovely, the location is excellent and the management company is very easy to get a hold of and are very helpful
unfortunately the hot water heater was not working when we arrived. The management company sent a handyman very qyickly who could not have been nicer. He was able to bipass the broken water heater and use the second one in the house. Even with this remedy it was still a problem since the basement of the house has radient floor heating which could not be used. So that was quite cold and made sleeping difficult. Asside from this problem everything else went great and we had a wonderful stay.
Allison S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey L.
Dec 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
We spent our Christmas vacation here. Wonderful big house. Everything was great. Host replied in a timely manner. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Only problem with the house that WiFi wasn’t working any of the days we were there i believe the router was broken. But other than anything we had a great time. Thank you
Jeffrey L.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark Y.
Dec 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect house for holiday get together
We rented this house for a reunion of college friends and their families. House was able to fit more than 6 families comfortably. We stayed for 3 nights and the house was clean and very well stocked with all the basic necessities which in my experience is not always the case. Landon the host was absolutely great with communication in responding to all of my questions and in a very timely manner. The house had a very nice kitchen stocked with all that we needed to prepare all our meals. Bonus kitchen downstairs allowed us to easily cook meals for a party of 25 without having to stretch cooking times.
We lucked out with a very warm weekend so we were able to spend time outside on the patio and deck which was very nicely set up with BBQ grill and fire pit. It was a nice space for kids to run around.
We also learned the house was only 15 minutes away from the Yuengling Brewery which was an awesome convenience we took advantage of for a quick day trip to tour their brewery. I highly recommend it, not to mention free samples.
We had an absolutely amazing time and would definitely look to come back if we ever have another chance to get together. Thanks again Landon for everything
Mark Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sam S.
Sep 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling
We really enjoyed the property, so quiet and peaceful. Beautiful place
Sam S.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
David B.
Aug 25, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
A great house for hosting large groups
We had a wonderful extended family get-together and the house was a huge part of that. Lots of parking, bedrooms, two kitchens and multiple eating space are all great for hosting a large group. The pond behind the house was very scenic and perfect for boating with kids. Plenty to do nearby, including Pottsville activities and Knoebels. The only item of note that isn’t apparent from the listing or Google maps is that getting to the house requires driving up and down a steep, unpaved hill, so bringing a sports car or the like seems like a bad idea. And garbage is required to be taken down that hill to a dumpster for animal control reasons, which is manageable but a bit annoying. Overall, highly recommended and perfect for large groups!
David B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dotti B.
Aug 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
The place was awesome and had everything we needed. Landon was always quick to respond to any questions we had. We would definitely stay here again!
Dotti B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan R.
Jun 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Yard Party Fun
Our group of 36 friends and family wanted a place to gather and just hang out for a long weekend to celebrate a wedding. There was plenty of parking, fridge space and yard for everyone.
The pictures don't do justice to how beautiful, quiet and remote it is. Don't be deterred by the long drive up. Definitely use Google Maps for navigating.
All around a great place for those looking to kick back and relax.
We had plenty of space inside and out, for our game loving, badminton swinging, volleyball spiking, ping pong paddling, corn hole throwing group. (Badminton and volleyball not included, but when we asked about setting up a net, the host was gracious enough to say yes).
The house is well stocked and had more than enough tables, chairs and sundries. Would stay again!
Ryan R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Randy E.
Apr 11, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for large family
This was the perfect house for our family of 26 to get together. The house was well stocked with everything we needed including folding table and extra chairs so we could all eat together for meals. It was great to have the 2nd kitchen in the lower level and a total of three refrigerators was so convenient. The house was very clean and nicely decorated.
The outdoor decks and firepit were an added bonus we enjoyed so much. The pond and cottage was also another great space to hang out! There were plenty of bedrooms beds, and extra blankets.
Landon was very quick to respond when I had any questions.
We will definitely consider rebooking for future family celebrations!
Randy E.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
Brien L., New Jersey
Jan 26, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a bug group
Landon was a responsive host. I recommend his accomodation was very spacious for my family friends!
Brien L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thilza C.
Jan 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful family retreat
We enjoyed the privacy that this gorgeous house provided for our family reunion of 10. Thanks for maintaining it really nice and clean. Linens and towels were provided. Beautiful property. Will love to stay again in a near future.