Location: Big Bass Lake, Poconos, Northeastern Mountains, Pennsylvania, USA (2 hrs to NYC & Philadelphia; 1hr to Bethlehem/Allentown Area)
Accommodations: 2-Story, Prow-Front Chalet, 5 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 3 Baths (Sleeps 11-12)
Note: FOR MORE PHOTOS of RENAISSANCE HILL, GO TO THE LINK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.
“FLEX SCHEDULING” is offered on all four of our Big Bass Lake properties. This means that you can rent for a week or more starting ANY DAY of the week, for a weekend arriving FRIDAY or SATURDAY, or for a MIDWEEK RENTAL of two, three, four or five nights, or ANY COMBINATION of the above. In other words, YOUR SCHEDULE, not our convenience, dictates when you arrive and depart.
“PACK LIGHT VACATIONS” means that all you need to bring is your clothing, personal items, and something to eat. WE PROVIDE bed linens (beds made up), towels, dishes, glassware, pots and pans, utensils, paper towels, toilet tissue, facial tissue, paper napkins, bath soap, soft-soap, dishwasher detergent, dishwashing liquid, scouring pads, laundry detergent, fabric softener, trash bags, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, salt, pepper, sugar, firewood, kindling, matches, flashlights, extra light bulbs, fans, two propane tanks for the grill, and – if needed – portacribs and high chairs.
Why can we do this? BECAUSE WE LIVE HERE AND MANAGE OUR OWN PROPERTIES. We are not bound by the schedule of a rental agent or by the limitations faced by an absentee owner. And because we do not have to pay 25% to 31% to a rental agent, we can give you extra value.
"RENAISSANCE HILL,"a two-story prow-front chalet, is just a short walk from the beach and marina. It is rustic and homey, but features every contemporary convenience you will need. Ideal for one and two family vacations, small reunions, retreats, or business/vacation getaways. Here, the pace slows, but the heart comes alive.
Big Bass Lake is a secure, upscale, private community in quaint, historic Gouldsboro, built around three pristine lakes popular for swimming, fishing, and boating (no gas motors). It features two beaches, indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools, courts for tennis, basketball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and bocce, a recreation center with activities for all ages, a slope for beginning skiing and snow tubing, and much more... all on site. Deer, wild turkey, birds, and waterfowl abound. And, within a 30-minute drive you will find the prime attractions of the scenic Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania's vacation paradise.
BIG BASS LAKE IS A 4-SEASON VACATION COMMUNITY. Winter enthusiasts find this a prime area for skiing, snow-boarding, tubing, cross country skiing, ice-fishing, and hunting; there's usually lots of snow. Spring is for those who like surprises, as it can seem like winter one day, sunny and warm the next. And summer is delightful: warm days for water sports and other outdoor activities, cool nights for refreshing sleep. OWNERS HAVE 2 ROWBOATS AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED BASIS (April 15-Oct. 15 only). In the fall, visitors enjoy spectacular fall foliage(usually best Sept. 20-Oct. 20), hiking and biking, fishing, hunting, and excursions to local attractions. This is probably the best season to enjoy tens of thousands of acres of state parks and gamelands accessible within less than 10 miles of Big Bass Lake.
PLEASE NOTE: We do not normally allow pets, and we do not permit smoking inside our properties. Also note that 12 is the limit permitted for this property. Rentors must be at least 21 years old.
15% premium for these holiday periods (based on WEEKEND rates): PRESIDENTS' DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, LABOR DAY,THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS WEEKENDS; 25% premium for New Year's only Dec. 30,2009-Jan.3, 2010.
MINIMUM RENTAL: 2 nights.
Multi-Week Rentals (discount off weekly rate): 2 weeks -5%, 3-weeks – 10%, 4 weeks – 13%, 5 weeks – 16%, 6+ weeks – 20%
CHECK OUR OTHER "RENAISSANCE" PROPERTIES AT BIG BASS LAKE: "RENAISSANCE FOREST" (#50845), "RENAISSANCE WOODS" (#40873), AND "RENAISSANCE BEACH" (#39138). YOU'RE SURE TO FIND A MATCH FOR YOUR SIZE AND PRICE NEEDS.
Amenities Badges (per person age 6 and above): $8/day or $35/week - required by Big Bass Lake Community Association if you will be using community facilities: lakes, pools, beaches, courts, clubhouse, ski slope, etc.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Wood Fireplace: two stone fireplaces; one in the family room and one in the living room.
- Beds
- Queen Bed: Two bedrooms each have a queen bed and a private, attached bath.
- Twin/Single Bed: One bedroom has two twin beds; the other twin bed is in a bedroom with a bunkbed.
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed: New sleep sofa in the living room is a queen bed size
- Crib: portable cribs available by request ("pack-n-play")
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Basic cable channels provided
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Shared Pool: heated indoor pool in Recreation Center from Labor Day through mid-May; outdoor heated pool and Clubhouse Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
- Sauna: in Recreation Center
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: New electric range March '07
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher: New, January '07.
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill: New Weber Gas Grill (May '07) with 637" total cooking area
- Deck/Patio: Wrap-around deck accessible from dining area and 2 doors in living room. New deck furniture, May '07.
- Communications
- Telephone: local calls only
- Other Amenities
- poker table/bumper pool table, games and cards, horseshoe pits and tetherball in the yard, High chair and crib by request, Owners live nearby, manage their own properties, and attend to the special needs of their guests, NO NEED TO BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS, WE PROVIDE THEM, Linens (beds made up), towels, paper towels, paper napkins, facial tissue, toilet tissue, soap, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent and fabric softener, plastic wrap, aluminum foil, coffee filters, salt, pepper, sugar, firewood and kindling, trash bags
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be at least 21 years of age to sign rental contract
- Smoking Not Allowed: No smoking allowed inside the house; smokers must dispose of butts in provided ash can outside.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Swimming
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- ON SITE, boating (no gas motors), bocce, beginning skiing, snow tubing, playground, recreation room, planned activities (Bingo, crafts, socials, etc, ), NEARBY, Many State Parks and Gamelands, skiing and snowboarding (Camelback, Elk Mountain, Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Montage Mountain, white water rafting, Pocono Speedway, Minor League Baseball, Steamtown USA, world-class outlet shopping, Flea Markets
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Sec.Dep: $200; Cleaning Fee: $90; MINIMUM RENTAL 2 NIGHTS
Jan.5-Mar.5... $585/weekend .. $1120/week .. $145/night/Sun-Th
Mar.6-June.18..$460/weekend .. $870/week .. $110/night/Sun-Th
June19-Sept.3..$635/weekend .. $1275/week .. $165/night/Sun-Th
Sept.4-Oct.22..$490/weekend .. $940/week .. $120/night/Sun.Th
Oct.23-Dec.10..$460/weekend .. $870/week .. $110/night/Sun-Th
Dec.11-Jan.4.. $585/weekend .. $1120/week .. $145/night/Sun-Th
Check-In: 4:00 pm Check-Out:11:am (may be flexible out of season)
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2004
Both of us spent most of our adult life working in education - Dick as Director of Admissions at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania, and Marjorie teaching high school English and Drama in schools in Michigan and Pennsylvania. We are now self-employed in our vacation rental business at Big Bass Lake. We both were serious runners for many years and are still running. We are also involved with our local government (Marjorie as a School Board Director and Dick as a Zoning Hearing Board Member. Marjorie is also active in the Big Bass Lake Community and in our church.
Why the Owner Chose Big Bass Lake
We already live in Big Bass and love it here, so we decided we wanted to share this experience with others while building our retirement income (which is moving farther down the years during this economomic downturn).
Property Photos
- RENAISSANCE HILL - SUMMER - Big Bass Lake, PA - Pennsylvania Vacation Rental - Chalet in the Poconos
- Large stone fireplace in living room - Big Bass Lake, PA - Pennsylvania Vacation Rental - Chalet in the Poconos
- Bedroom with queen size bed and private attached bath - Big Bass Lake, PA - Pennsylvania Vacation Rental - Chalet in the Poconos
- Full kitchen
- Large prow front ski chalet
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