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Main living area

Main living area Another view View of living room couch, into hall, skylight above Master bedroom Deck view from deck Side of house, by driveway Summer Groff's homemade maple syrup in progress - collecting sap!

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Last updated: 05/01/2013
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  • Internet:Yes
  • Pets allowed:Yes
  • Wheel chair accessible:No

This contemporary design, cozy house sits high up in the woods on 10 acres off Pikes Falls Road between Stratton and Jamaica. It's a great location - just 3 miles from the sweet little town of Jamaica and just 4 miles from Stratton's Sunbowl access road. The kitchen has just been totally renovated with granite countertops, new cabinets, etc. Close to skiing, hiking, Jamaica State Park, shopping (e.g - a great country store in Jamaica, lots of outlets in nearby Manchester), great restaurants, or just sit by the wood stove and enjoy the peaceful, secluded setting with a great view! The winter bonus is the great sledding (sleds provided!)and hiking or snowshoeing right outside your door! (Note: property is high up a beautiful country road, 4WD is usually essential in the winter.) It's a peaceful, beautiful setting to watch the snow fall, or be at the slopes in a few minutes. In the summer enjoy hiking, golfing, fishing and more nearby, including in Jamaica State Park which is just 3 miles away. A beautiful, natural swimming hole and water fall at Pikes Falls is just a couple of miles away.

The small house has three bedrooms - 2 with adjacent baths, and an additional bedroom with 2 sets of bunk beds.

This house has character and most renters want to come back - try our affordable rates and see for yourself!

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Property Type

      • House

      Accommodation Type

          • Vacation Rental

          Suitability

          • Limited Accessibility:

            House is all on one floor, but bathrooms and bathroom doors are small...morecollapse

          • Pets Considered
          • Children Welcome
          • Non Smoking Only

          Bedrooms

          • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Beds for 8
          • Bedroom 1
          • Bedroom 2
          • Bedroom 3
          • Details:

            Queen size Beds (1), Double Beds (1), Bunk Beds (2) Two sets of bunk beds in the 3rd bedroom, which is also the TV room...morecollapse

          Bathrooms

          • 2.0 Bathrooms
          • Bathroom 1
          • Bathroom 2

          Kitchen & Dining

          • Kitchen:

            Newly renovated beautiful kitchen! Granite countertops, new stove, etc....morecollapse

          • Refrigerator
          • Dishwasher
          • Microwave
          • Cooking Utensils

          Amenities

          • Wood Stove:

            Easy to use and will heat the whole house. The house also has back-up electric heat, but not during "peak hours" (approx. 4 hrs in AM and 4 hrs in PM)....morecollapse

          • Linens Provided:

            Use our linens and wash them or bring your own...morecollapse

          • Clothes Dryer
          • Parking Off Street
          • Washing Machine

          Other Amenities

              • Details:

                Stereo system is an iPod, iPhone and iPad player in living area. (CD player in bedroom)...morecollapse

              Entertainment

              • Satellite / Cable:

                Flat screen TV, with Blu-ray DVD player (plays blu-ray and regular DVDs). Some interference may occur in summer months....morecollapse

              • Video Library:

                Some videos/DVDs on site...morecollapse

              • VCR
              • DVD Player
              • CD Player
              • Stereo

              Communications

              • Wireless Internet
              • Telephone
              • Broadband Access
              • Free Long Distance

              Outdoor Features

              • Deck / Patio:

                Beautiful, peaceful setting, looking over the mtns in the fall foliage season and in winter, secluded in the trees in summer....morecollapse

              • Outdoor Grill

              Location & View

                  • Mountain View

                  Activities

                  • Restaurants
                  • Cross Country Skiing
                  • Hiking
                  • Mountain Biking
                  • Golf
                  • Skiing
                  • Fishing
                  • Cycling
                  • Tennis
                  • Fitness Center
                  • Wildlife Viewing
                  • Antiquing
                  • Sledding
                  • Sight Seeing
                  • Shopping
                  • Health/Beauty Spa
                  • Snowboarding
                  • Kayaking

                  Other Activities

                      • Pikes Falls water fall and swimming hole nearby
                       

                      Reviews

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                      • Wow!

                        Wow!

                        • Guest Lia
                        • Date of stay 04/01/13
                        • Review Submitted 04/21/13
                        We loved staying here! The house is so unique and charming with its location, wood stove, brick floors and comfortable family layout. It’s nicely decorated and the new kitchen made cooking family meals so easy. Maggie also made sure we had everything we needed (from kitchen supplies to linens to firewood.) The pictures don't do this gem justice. It was perfect for our family of four and my kids can't wait to go back. They loved exploring the woods around the house and peeking in the sap buckets. The location was convenient to Stratton and yet felt very private. Maggie was great to work with and handling the details was very easy. We’ll be back. Thanks so much Maggie!

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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                      • Cozy Stratton Stay

                        Cozy Stratton Stay

                        • Guest Sal P.
                        • Date of stay 02/18/13
                        • Review Submitted 02/24/13
                        We had an excellent time at this cozy Jamaica rental. It is very close to Stratton Mountain (just a few miles) and the house was in excellent shape. We especially enjoyed to the wood stove- it warmed the entire house quickly and created a very welcoming atmosphere. Great Price as well! Highly recommended.

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                      • Tranquil, Secluded, Affordable Getaway

                        Tranquil, Secluded, Affordable Getaway

                        • Guest beverly b.
                        • Date of stay 08/01/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/23/12
                        This is our perfect spot. We spent a month in this comfortable, secluded home. It met all our needs which are tranquility, accessibility to hiking, cultural events and a comfortable place to nest and rest. This home provides all thr joys of being in nature along with the comforts of home. Although there is access to TV and internet, we had little need of them. The house is reflects the warmth of the owners. We highly recommend this well maintained property.

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                      • Secluded Tranquil, Affordable Getaway

                        Secluded Tranquil, Affordable Getaway

                        • Guest bev
                        • Date of stay 08/01/12
                        • Review Submitted 09/23/12
                        This is our perfect spot. We spent a month in this comfortable, secluded home. It met our needs which are tranquility, accessibility to hiking, cultural events and a comfortable place to nest and rest. This home provides all the joys of being in nature along with the comforts of home. Although there is TV access and internet access we had little need of them. The house reflects the warmth of the owners.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, age 55+, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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                      • beautiful, rustic and relaxing home

                        beautiful, rustic and relaxing home

                        • Guest Jen
                        • Date of stay 01/20/12
                        • Review Submitted 01/30/12
                        My husband and some friends stayed at this home for a ski weekend and it was such a delight. THe pictures do not do it justice - there is plenty of space, the kitchen was fantastic (we like staying in to cook) and the overall ambiance made for a relaxing weekend. We could not have been happier with the home and plan to try to rent again in the future!

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, families with teenagers.

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                      • Wonderful weekend!

                        Wonderful weekend!

                        • Guest Katie
                        • Date of stay 02/18/11
                        • Review Submitted 02/23/11
                        I agree with the previous post, the photo's do not do this home justice. The common area's are large but still quite cozy. The kitchen is very well stocked with modern appliances- we cooked all meals here. Bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. We were a group of 4, but this house could certainly accommodate more very comfortably. Additionally this location is absolutely perfect. A quick drive to the slopes but secluded enough to provide (a much needed) respite from the city. There is a great little hike just up the hill. Maggie was wonderful to deal with- quick to respond and flexible when things (on my end) got a bit mixed up. All in all this was truly the best experience I have had using VRBO.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, pet owners, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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                      • Perfect intimate setting for a snowboard trip.

                        Perfect intimate setting for a snowboard trip.

                        • Guest Mike
                        • Date of stay 01/09/11
                        • Review Submitted 02/04/11
                        I went in the beginning of January and I can say that it was beautiful. The kitchen is spectacular and the cabin was perfect for two to three couples. Note that the extra bedroom would be great for kids because of the bunks but a third couple could use it as well. The pictures do not do justice to the cabin at all. The common area (living room) was much bigger than I thought and really made for a perfect location to hang out after a long day at the slopes. I will point out that you absolutely need four wheel drive or all wheel drive to get up the hill to the house if there is snow on the ground. There is no way a car will make it, thankfully we brought the Jeep. The wood stove was nice for a rustic feel and I had no problem with it at all. If you are the spoiled type or do not feel like dealing with a fire though, you might want to look elsewhere. It was only a ten minute ride to Stratton and though the cabin is not related to the resort, the people at Stratton were very nice and the mountain was extremely fun to ride. It is a very family friendly mountain. I highly recommend this rental. The owner Maggie was amazing to deal with and made me feel very comfortable with renting. I would not hesitate to stay here again. Actually, if I return to Stratton I will try my best to do come back here.

                        Recommended for: Romantic getaway, families with young children, girls getaway, adventure seekers, families with teenagers.

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                      Winter ... $500/weekend .. $950/week
                      Holiday ...$700 3 night holiday weekend.. $1100/week
                      Summer ... $750/week .. $1400/month
                      Fall ... $400/wknd .. $500/3 night weekend
                      Weekend rate is for a Fri. & Sat. night. $125 for each add'l weeknight
                      Cleaning Fee - $75.  A $200 Security Deposit is required
                      

                      Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.


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                      Calendar

                      Last updated: 05/01/2013
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                      Owner info

                      Year Purchased: 1984

                      About the owner: We have owned this home for over 25 years and have had great times there - terrific for families!

                      Why the Owner Chose Jamaica:
                      Jamaica is a GREAT location! Near Stratton, but avoiding the on-the-mountain crowds and cookie-cutter approach; easy drive to great restaurants and shopping; beautiful location.


                      Contact us

                      • Primary: (215) 694-5073 (Pennsylvania, USA)
                      • Secondary: (215) 794-9024 (Pennsylvania, USA)

                       

                      Photos

                      • Main living area

                        Main living area

                      • Another view

                        Another view

                      • Master bedroom

                        Master bedroom

                      • Deck

                        Deck

                      • Side of house, by driveway

                        Side of house, by driveway

                      • Summer

                        Summer

                      • View of living room couch, into hall, skylight above

                        View of living room couch, into hall, skylight above

                      • view from deck

                        view from deck

                      • Groff's homemade maple syrup in progress - collecting sap!

                        Groff's homemade maple syrup in progress - collecting sap!

                      Vacation Rentals by Owner Listing #276217

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                      3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
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