Vacation Rentals by Owner

Just Lovely

Guest: Sukiana S. (Jackson Heights, NY, USA)
Date of Stay: 02/22/12 Review Submitted: 02/29/12

This was my 3rd time renting this home and I would rent it again in a heartbeat. This time around we had a girls weekend getaway and we had a fantastic time with our theme nights (80's was the best). House is cozy and meets all of our needs. We took advantage of the BBQ grill, the kitchen, the fireplace, pool table, hot tub and overall ambiance of the house. Before the end of the trip we were calling this place home. The owner Craig is very easy to deal with and very on top of things. I will most definitely rent this house again.Thanks Craig once again for the use of your home. Sincerely, Sukiana and The Alpha Bet WEPA girls.

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Girls Weekend Getaway!!!!

Guest: Michele F.
Date of Stay: 10/21/11 Review Submitted: 11/02/11

This was our 2nd girls weekend getaway this year at Craig's house and we had a fantastic time. This house is cozy and meets all of our needs. We shopped till we dropped at the outlets which are close by. We really look forward to getting away again in the spring and will most definitely rent this house again. Thanks Craig for the use of your home. Michele, Sandy, Mari and Susie.

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Wonderful weekend

Guest: Tim (Cranford, New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 09/18/10 Review Submitted: 09/20/10

We stayed here for my Girlfriends 40th surprise birthday weekend. We all had such a good time. Everything was great. The place was nice and clean, and stayed out till 2AM joking and laughing around the fire pit and in the hot tub. We would all come back again as it turned out to be a special weekend for my Girlfriend. Craig was great to work with and I had no problems at all.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Location, Location, Location...

Guest: Marlene (PA)
Date of Stay: 08/25/10 Review Submitted: 09/03/10

Spent the week at Arrow Island. Location was perfect, close enough to walk to the Island Pool and Beach4. Location is private, like your own island....took me a few days to figure out why it is called "Arrow Island" House was clean upon arrival, owner was great two work with. We had some last minute changes and Craig was more than accommodating. Will be back next summer...

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Not what It's Cracked Up to Be!

Guest: Vic (Sugar Grove, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/07/10 Review Submitted: 09/01/10

My family stayed in this house in August 2010. When we pulled up to the house, we were really thinking this was a good vacation get away. Yard was nice, hot tub was nice - everything outside was ok. It was apparent once we entered the house that it had not been cleaned since the last vacationer's had been there. We spent the first 2 hours there cleaning the bathrooms, kitchen and living area. There were dirty tissues underneath the beds! No air conditioning and it was above 90 degrees most of the time we were there. Just not what it was advertised to be by Craig and the pictures.

Owner response:Hi Vic... Wish you would have called upon arrival and I would have sent the cleans right over to rectify the situtation. Would never expect someone to spend time cleaning. As with many houses in the Poconos mine does not have AC. Generally it is not needed. This has been an unusually hot summer. I at least hope you enjoyed all the amendities that Arrowhead has to offer... Thanks for the feedback Craig

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children.

A Great Getaway!

Guest: W D C (Brooklyn, NY)
Date of Stay: 03/26/10 Review Submitted: 04/08/10

We stayed at Craig's house recently and had an amazing time. The house is great and very spacious. The deck and the two fireplaces were very nice and added to the aesthetic of the house. The pool table, darts, and various games available for our use made sure we were always entertained during our stay. The hot tub was another plus to the house. The community that the house is located in is very serene and Craig was a pleasure to work with. Definitely looking forward to returning there again!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Would Stay here again

Guest: Yeags (Bloomsburg PA)
Date of Stay: 01/28/10 Review Submitted: 02/03/10

This place was excellent. Very clean. The owner is very nice and great to deal with. The whole process was procise and easy to handle. If your going to Arrowhead Lake this is the place to stay. Hot Tub was incredible. Very quiet and a nice community. Everyone in my group was pleased and had a wonderful time the weekend we were there. Would definitly stay here again!!!!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

We had a great time, too much to do.

Guest: Serious vacationer (Ajax, Ontario, Canada)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/16/09

My family of 4 stayed at Craig's property the week before Labour Day. The weather was great. The house was spotless, roomy and had lots to do. The outside is cottagy but the inside is upscale country. We have 2 pre-teen boys and trying to keep them occupied when we are trying to relax is sometimes challenging. Not a problem that week. The pool table, the bikes, tennis rackets and PS2 were all a big hit. The couches were comfortable, the TV has lots of channels just like home. The beds were great. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, icemaker, who could ask for more!! Craig was great to deal with. We went horse back riding, lots of shopping including a flea market and nightly fires at the outdoor chimenia. Jim Thorpe is only about 40 minutes away and is a wonderful historic town. The scenery at Jim Thorpe is breath taking.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, girls getaway.

Great place, wonderful vacation!

Guest: Jen and Evin (New Britain PA)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 08/04/09

We had a wonderful, relaxing stay this summer. Home is beautiful-- felt like "home" from the minute we walked in the door. It is in a great location for both the pool and lake-- could walk to both, even with my 1 year old son and all his stuff. Craig (the owner) was very friendly and easy to work with. Would highly recommend this home.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Great Place to Stay

Guest: Shadey (Lancaster County, PA)
Date of Stay: 06/20/09 Review Submitted: 10/03/09

We had a great stay in June. Everything we needed was there. When our daughter's bike broke, she was able to use one of the bikes. The kids had plenty to do. It was a pleasure to working with Craig. We would highly recommend this place.

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Perfect place in the woods.

Guest: suzem (Folcroft, PA)
Date of Stay: 09/19/08 Review Submitted: 09/23/08

I've stayed at Craig's house for a weekend in October for the last two years and plan on doing it again this Oct 08. The furnishings and comfy and cosy and there is a nice fireplace inside and a firepit outside. The kitchen and great room are great to hang out in and eat and play games. It is also a short walk to the lake and a playground. I would recommend this house to anyone. Thanks Craig!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway.

Adorable House Will Be Back...

Guest: DeeZee (Bristol,PA )
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/08/08

House is perfect and owner is wonderful to do business with... If you are planning to stay in the Arrownhead Lake area then this is the house to stay at... You won't be disappointed!!!

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Great house and location

Guest: Linda H. (Lansdale, PA)
Date of Stay: 02/15/08 Review Submitted: 09/22/08

We have stayed at Craig's house several times for weekend ski trips. The house is very comfortable and cozy. The pool table is great. It is not far from Jack Frost/Big Boulder and Camelback. We will definately be back!!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, girls getaway.

We love it for our 'Girls Weekend'!

Guest: repeatrenters (Collegeville, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/26/07 Review Submitted: 10/06/08

My friends and I have rented Craig's place for 3 years in a row and have our trip planned again for this year - the house is great with lots of amenities and there are so many things to do in the area whatever the weather. We look forward to coming back for years to come and each time there are new improvements to the place, it's great!

Recommended for:Girls getaway

Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/27/07

We stayed at Craig Van Natta's house for a week in August. Although the weather was terrible, the house's amenities made up for it. We had lots of fun and really, really didn't want to leave at the end of our week. The price is fair and we'd recommend this house to anyone. Thanks Craig!

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Guestbook Comment

Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/01/07 Review Submitted: 08/11/07

In July we spent 2 weeks at Arrow-Island in Arrowhead Lake. It was an awesome experience. We see where it gets its name, the house is situated in such a way that it makes you feel like your on your own little island. The house was left in immaculate condition and is wonderfully decorated. It has the home away from home feel, while we loved the charm our children loved the pool table! The lake and pool is just a walk away. We’re already thinking about our next visit! Thanks for making the transaction so simple Craig!

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