Emerald Lakes Vacation Rentals in Long Pond, PA

Lakes and community amenities

Emerald Lakes has several lakes with beaches. Rental listings also describe the Emerald Lodge (with an indoor pool and game room), a seasonal outdoor pool, and tennis, pickleball, basketball and volleyball courts. Renters buy Emerald Lakes Association (ELA) amenity passes for the days they want to use them, and boats on the lakes may use electric trolling motors only.

• 1 day: $20 per person
• 2 days: $25 per person · 3 days: $30 per person · 4 days: $35 per person
• 5 days: $40 per person · 6 days: $45 per person · 7 days: $50 per person
• Children 2 and under are free. Buy badges online through the ELA's QR code (you'll need the homeowner's name and street address); payment is by PayPal or Venmo. Prices as of October 2026; your host will confirm them for your dates.
• Badges must be visible whenever you use an amenity, and there's a fine for using amenities without one.

Where everything is

From the Emerald Lakes Association's amenity map:

• The Emerald Lodge, 1802 Glade Drive: indoor pool, basketball, tennis and a playground.
• Outdoor pool, 159 Cedar Drive: with tennis and pickleball courts.
• Main Beach, 372 Mountain Top Lake Road: beach and playground.
• Pine Tree Beach, 267 Cedar Drive: beach, playground, volleyball, a dog park and boat rentals.
• Administration, 1112 Glade Drive: the office, plus basketball and a ballfield. The trash compactor is here too.
• Butterfly Garden, Bus Road and Gap View Drive.
• Boat launches at Arbor (near 228 Arbor Drive), Deer Lake (across from 146 Huckleberry Road), East Emerald (117 Emerald Lake Drive) and Pine Tree (327 Cedar Drive). Kayak racks at Main Beach, East Emerald, Mountain Top (across from 1606 Glade Drive), Pine Tree and West Emerald (next to 1214 Hunter Lane).
• Kalahari's indoor waterpark is just across I-380 from the community, and Pinecrest Lake Golf Course borders it to the north.

2026 hours

From the Emerald Lakes Association's 2026 schedule. Amenities are for members and their guests, photo ID badges are checked daily at every facility, and there are no lifeguards, so swim at your own risk.

• Emerald Lodge indoor pool, billiard room and game room: Monday, Wednesday and Sunday 11 AM to 7 PM; Thursday to Saturday 11 AM to 9 PM; closed Tuesdays. Water aerobics Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9:30 to 10:30 AM.
• Emerald Lodge grill and bar (570-646-8118): Thursday 5 to 10 PM; Friday and Saturday grill 5 to 10 PM, bar until midnight; Sunday 1 to 7 PM.
• Administration office, 1112 Glade Drive South (570-646-2622): Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 4 PM.
• Trash and recycling center, next to Administration: Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM; Thursday 11 AM to 7 PM.
• The outdoor pool and boat rentals are summer-only and currently closed for the season.

Community rules for renters

Emerald Lakes is a residential community where families live full time, and the association fines renters for breaking its rules (from $25 up to $750, more for repeat violations). The main ones, from the ELA's renter summary (revised January 2025):

• Your host must register you with the association at least 24 hours before you arrive, so send your guest details promptly when asked.
• Noise: keep it reasonable, and no foul language ($250 fine). Fines are heavier between 10 PM and 8 AM.
• No fireworks, and no firing of guns, bows, paintball guns or BB guns ($750 fine).
• Speed limit 25 MPH. No ATVs, snowmobiles or off-road vehicles on community roads. Park only in the driveway or designated areas, never on the road, shoulder or grass.
• Trash must be secured from animals, and recycling is mandatory. Ask your host how trash works: either a scheduled pickup, or the community compactor with the trash badge left at the house (two large bags per day). Dumping anywhere else is a $500 fine.
• No loitering in common areas from dusk to dawn.
• Boats must be registered at the Association Office ($10 per boat), use electric trolling motors only, and carry a life vest for every person.
• Fishing is catch and release, and all bass must be released. You need an ELA amenity badge, an ELA fishing permit ($15 per person at the Association Office) and, for anyone 16 or older, a Pennsylvania fishing license.
• Please don't feed the deer.
• This is a summary; the full rules are at elainc.org.

Boat rentals at Pine Tree Beach

The Emerald Lakes Association rents watercraft from the rental shack at Pine Tree Beach. Under its posted boat rental policy:

• Rentals are 2-hour blocks: 11 AM to 1 PM, 1:30 to 3:30 PM, or 4 to 6 PM.
• $30 per block, paid in full before launch. No cash, and no refunds or rain checks. Late returns are charged $30.
• Everyone needs an ELA amenity pass and a photo ID, and fills out a waiver and rental form by QR code at the shack.
• Life jackets (provided) must be worn at all times. Anyone under 16 must be with an adult 18 or older.
• No glass, food or alcohol, and no diving or jumping from the boats. Leave the water right away if there's thunder or lightning.
• There are no lifeguards; boating is at your own risk. Rules can change, so check at the shack.

Things to do nearby

• Pocono Raceway, the "Tricky Triangle," is just minutes away. Race weekends book up early.
• Ski at Jack Frost and Big Boulder, about 15–20 minutes away.
• Indoor waterparks at Kalahari (Pocono Manor) and Camelback's Aquatopia.
• Hike Hickory Run State Park and its famous Boulder Field.

Good to know before you book

Emerald Lakes spans Tobyhanna and Tunkhannock Townships, and both require short-term rental permits. Tobyhanna Township's rules include a 2-night minimum, an occupancy cap of 2 people per bedroom (maximum 10), and a minimum renter age of 25. Every host on our site is responsible for the home's township short-term rental permit. Your host will confirm house rules, occupancy limits and any community passes before you arrive.