Watercraft & Private Beach
Placement of boats and paddle boards under deck
4 kayaks: 1 tandem and 3 individual
Oars and paddles under deck
West End Pond is a great locatoin for paddle boarding and kayaking. Watercraft are available for use May 1 - October 31 (weather permitting).
Our current inventory includes:
4 kayaks: 3 individual and 1 tandem
2 paddle boards
Paddles
Life jackets- see inventory and sizes below (NOTE: Life jackets and whistles required by PA state law)
Kayaks and paddle boards are located under the deck. Oars and paddles are also stored under the deck. Please return boats, oars, and paddles to these locations before departing.
Safety First
Use of watercraft, beach and swimming is at your own risk. There is no lifeguard.
West End Pond is a shallow and rocky lake. Be very careful of underwater rocks while boating and swimming. West End Pond is 6 feet deep in the deepest areas off the shore of the beach. Swimming shoes are strongly suggested.
The insurance waiver at this link needs to be completed by the renter on behalf of the rental group within 72 hours of your arrival. Thank you!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezWEkAHscd4xADxUxm8gwuUAnn_GTycAyzEHnkSPp2brwCCg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Life Jacket Inventory
Life jackets are located in the bathroom closet next to the sauna. After use, please hang to dry before putting them back in the closet.
6 Adult Universal
Life jackets are required for use of kayak and paddleboard.
PA state law also requires a whistle with every person using a watercraft. Orange whistles are attached to every life jacket.
Please note: You must provide your own life jackets for infants and children under 50 lbs.
Private Beach @WEP
There are beach towels, 4 lounges, a hammock and 10 adirondack chairs available for beach use. Please don't take any glass on the beach. There are plastic outdoor cups and plates in the kitchen. Thank you!
Beach loungers
Storage bins under deck
Beach at West End Pond
Fishing at West End Pond
The fishing in West End Pond (also known as Lake Natalie) is excellent. Bass fishing is strictly catch-and-release; other fish are fine to catch, clean, and eat. Big Bass Lake restricts the use of Golden Shimmer minnows for bait as they are an ecological risk.
Pennsylvania requires all people 16 and over to purchase a fishing license. The local game warden often checks licenses. You can buy a temporary or annual fishing license at this website. The average cost for a 7-day temporary license (for non-PA residents) is $36. It is cheaper for PA residents.
https://www.fishandboat.com/Fishing/Buy-License/Pages/default.aspx
