Big booking platforms add a guest service fee — typically around 15% of your total — on top of what the home actually costs. Book the same dates directly with us and that fee simply doesn’t exist.
| Your stay | Typical platform fee (~15%) | Booking direct |
|---|---|---|
| Weekend getaway ($1,200 stay) | ≈ $180 extra | $0 extra |
| Ski week ($3,000 stay) | ≈ $450 extra | $0 extra |
| Summer week for 14 ($4,000 stay) | ≈ $600 extra | $0 extra |
Split 14 ways that’s real money — a lift ticket, a Kalahari day pass, or the whole group’s dinner in Jim Thorpe.
Fair question — here’s how we answer it: no payment is taken until we confirm your dates in writing; you receive the full price breakdown before paying; the cancellation policy is published, not hidden; and the 15 five-star guest reviews on this site are from real, verifiable stays. You can also reach us any time at stay@thelakeharmonychalet.com before committing to anything.
Emily
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Really great house and location! Hosts were super responsive and even moved us to another house when the power went out due to a storm. House was spacious and the backyard was huge with an excellent eating and grilling section. Highly recommend.
Francheska
New York, New York
The fact that me and my family was able to all go including our dogs was the best experience. My mother and my mother in law really enjoyed the peace and quiet even with all of the grandchildren around which was surprising. The kids enjoyed the s’mores and being able to experience a bear just walking around just feet’s away from them. We really felt right at home especially when we had a few concerns and we asked the host he was able to respond quickly. Thank you for opening your home to me and my family. We will definitely be back 🥰
Munir
New York, United States
One of the best places I stayed at. so clean A lot of things to do to keep yourself busy games, hot tub, sauna, and a lot of different things really beautiful house and nice
Jessica
Thank you so much for a beautiful weekend getaway! The backyard was a huge selling point for us. It was spacious, and everyone had a comfortable place to sit. It even rained one evening while we were there, but the covered outdoor dining patio allowed all of us to sit, cook, and continue enjoying the outdoors. In the mornings, we loved relaxing on the front deck with our coffee in the reclining chairs before moving to the table where we could all enjoy breakfast together. Communication was excellent from before check-in through our entire stay. The information provided throughout the house was incredibly helpful. The home was spacious enough that whether we were relaxing upstairs or hanging out in the game room downstairs, we could all be together and truly enjoy a weekend away from reality.
Victoria
Rishikesh, India
Even better than the photos! Great place my family enjoyed for a celebration - with four couples, two kids and two dogs. Everyone had a blast, their own private bedroom and a place to hang out! Kitchen was well equipped and hosts gracious. Would come here again for sure. Private fenced in yard is a huge bonus! Sauna and hot tub were excellent to enjoy a lazy weekend.
Karen
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania
Our stay was great! We loved the house and the backyard space. Great house for a group getaway!
Joseph
Albertson, New York
Doug and partners provided us with a fantastic space for our weekend get away. We rented the space to celebrate some time with family prior to our wedding and this house was simply perfect! Ample space for everyone a great kitchen and living space for us all to spend time together. The home has excellent amenities that were all in perfect order for us to enjoy simple leisures and activities together. The price was extremely fair especially for a holiday weekend. Doug and partners were extremely responsive and available. The easiest and most detailed check in experience we have ever had at a rental — as a former host myself, I was genuinely impressed with the entire experience high recommend this rental for anyone looking to host a family gathering or just looking to get away!
Angela
Chesapeake, Virginia
We loved our stay!! The place was amazing. We were lucky to snag up the place after our rv rental for the week was canceled last minute. The backyard was so much fun for our three dogs! They had a blast. My kids loved sleeping in different room every night! We plan on staying again in August when we come back for banana ball game! The kitchen was absolutely perfect! They have so many different appliances and utensils. We had our own because we were planning on using an rv but they are available. We made some amazing meals in the kitchen. Then all 5 sat together to eat food. The HUGE tvs in every bedroom was such a plus!! After driving all day giving each kiddo their own room and tv to have some space to destress was the perfect start to our vacation. Thank you so much for hosting us! Can’t wait to come back!!
Melanie
I feel so lucky to have stumbled upon this beautiful, relaxed, and homey place. I originally chose the house because of its great location and the amazing amenities it offered, but it ended up exceeding all of our expectations. I stayed here with a group of friends for my 30th birthday, and it provided the perfect balance of space while still feeling cozy and connected. The beds were unbelievably comfortable — honestly some of the best sleep I’ve ever had, and it made me not want to stay in a hotel again. The basement was beautiful and ended up being where we spent most of our time. It had two TVs, a pool table, and direct access to the backyard, which featured a hot tub, fire pit, and sauna. The seating and layout throughout the house were perfect. It allowed some people to have private conversations while others played pool or hung out together. Everything about our stay made my 30th birthday feel truly special and unforgettable. I can’t wait to come back
Eleanor
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Great clean house with plenty of room. Backyard is great
Lauren
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
We had the best stay at this rental. It is thoughtfully and beautifully curated for any type of visitor to have a fantastic experience. The fenced in yard was a highlight for our pup. The well maintained sauna and hot tub were a cozy retreat from the cold. And there was exactly the right amount of pantry staples, and supplies that we didn’t have to make a second grocery run. Perfect location for a winter getaway near the slopes. But very excited to visit again for the summer to enjoy all that the very nearby lake has to offer. Hosts were informative, responsive, kind, and ready and willing to help with anything that came up during our stay.
Ben
Wharton, New Jersey
Very comforting experience. Would visit again.
Tyler
Robbinsville, New Jersey
The house and location were both great. Everything was as described and working well.
Erika
I have been to many vacation rentals in my life and this was by far the BEST we have ever stayed at. We were 4 couples, 4 kids and 2 dogs. There was plenty of room for all of us to sleep and hang out. The guys mainly hung out in the beautiful speak easy type billiard/ bar room and us girls kinda hung out in the main living room doing our thing when we werent all doing something together . The kids hung out on the 3rd level loft area which the bedroom was HUGE. Each room was like its own little world, they each had a different style or theme. House was simply amazing!!! But the best part was the yard. We hung out in the hot tub, frequented the sauna and even made a fire in the beautiful fire pit despite it being bitter cold. The back yard is massive and fully fenced in so we didn’t have to worry about the dogs wandering and didn’t have to tie them up. Our fur babies absolutely had a blast. I could tell the yard was very nicely landscaped despite the snow cover. Thanks we will be back!!
Stephanie
Chestertown, Maryland
it was great!
Send your dates — we confirm within the hour, and the ~15% service fee never enters the conversation.