Vacation Rentals by Owner

SPRING GETAWAY

Guest: DAVID G.
Date of Stay: 04/29/12 Review Submitted: 05/21/12

Spent 4 days and had a great time.Loved the veiw of the lake,the open floor plan and fireplace.You could walk to the beach or just take the canoe out.Fishing was very good ( about 50 bass in 4 days) My wife also enjoyed the visits from the friendly deer each evening.Also enjoyed our visit to bushkill falls,a must see.A very nice and quiet area of the poconos. DAVE & JANICE

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Great Time

Guest: Monica P.
Date of Stay: 02/24/12 Review Submitted: 03/05/12

We have nothing but wonderful things to say about this charming, cozy lakefront cottage. We got in late on Friday night but when we woke up Saturday morning we were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful view from the loft bedroom. The backyard is wonderful for children, adults and dog. My children has such a great time chasing our pup around. We woke up on Sunday morning to nice group of Deer in the back yard. Wish we could have spend more time.

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Mid-Summer week on the lake

Guest: Rich (Long Island NY)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/26/11

House is very nice, clean, and well kept. Area is very nice. Lake is clean and very fishable. I would recommend to all. Only drawback is the lack of air conditioning. We were unfortunately staying during record heat (100 degree+ for three days) and it was uncomfortable inside. Sleeping in the loft during these conditions was not possible.

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

Beautiful house for a weekend getaway!

Guest: Jessica (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

I stayed at this gorgeous chalet for a night before Easter weekend. The place was very clean and private. Basic necessities were included. We lit a fire in the fireplace and cooked outdoors on the grill and had a wonderful time. Hopefully we can come back soon!! Thank you!

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

Beautiful house makes great getaway

Guest: DCski (Washington, DC)
Date of Stay: 02/04/11 Review Submitted: 02/11/11

My friends and I met at this house for a weekend in February. The house was even prettier than in the pictures. The whole house had a very clean, crisp feel, and it was absolutely beautiful to wake up in the loft bed in the morning and look out the giant windows over the lake. We were able to take our dog for nice walks and had easy access to ski areas. We would definitely go back.

Owner response:Beautiful location to spend spring time! Make your reservation now. I will be glad to help you enjoy your stay.

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

Great family getaway!

Guest: Beach family who have discovered the mountains (Allenhurst, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

This is a great lake house with beautiful views and a comfy, casual decor. Waking up to the lakeview is so peaceful and serene, makes you want to stay there forever. My kids LOVE it and never want to go home. There is a small canoe and two fishing poles provided but you will need to bring your own lures etc. so you can be fully prepared for some relaxing fishing on the lake. The owner is available on a moments notice and there is a house phone available for local calls. Cell phone service is very limited on the mountain but I could use the internet on my blackberry to stay connected via email. There is a very steep driveway but would recommend parking at the very top of the driveway and walking down....Could be a problem for someone who doesn't have good balance or agility. it's an adventure but one that our kids love, except the final climb to the top on the day we left. There are plenty of deer that visit often throughout the day, we even saw a few deer running down to get a drink of water at the lake and went for a quick dip into the lake. We did venture to Bushkill Falls, an incredible place to hike. We recommend an early arrival to the Falls as it gets crowded around lunchtime but the hike was a great way to spend time with family. Thanks again for a great stay....nervous about writing this review because I would like to keep this place a secret..

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

Great family getaway!

Guest: Beach family who have discovered the mountains (Allenhurst, NJ)
Date of Stay: 09/09/10 Review Submitted: 09/12/10

This is a great lake house with beautiful views and a comfy, casual decor. Waking up to the lakeview is so peaceful and serene, makes you want to stay there forever. My kids LOVE it and never want to go home. There is a small canoe and two fishing poles provided but you will need to bring your own lures etc. so you can be fully prepared for some relaxing fishing on the lake. The owner is available on a moments notice and there is a house phone available for local calls. Cell phone service is very limited on the mountain but I could use the internet on my blackberry to stay connected via email. There is a very steep driveway but would recommend parking at the very top of the driveway and walking down....Could be a problem for someone who doesn't have good balance or agility. it's an adventure but one that our kids love, except the final climb to the top on the day we left. There are plenty of deer that visit often throughout the day, we even saw a few deer running down to get a drink of water at the lake and went for a quick dip into the lake. We did venture to Bushkill Falls, an incredible place to hike. We recommend an early arrival to the Falls as it gets crowded around lunchtime but the hike was a great way to spend time with family. Thanks again for a great stay....nervous about writing this review because I would like to keep this place a secret..

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

Great house! Great owner!

Guest: A very satisfied renter (Laurel Springs, NJ)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10 Review Submitted: 08/31/10

My family and I just got back from a wonderful week in this great chalet. The house is very clean and well-kept. The owner was very helpful and responsive to questions...both before and during the rental period. The view from the deck is great...a view that is also available from most rooms in the house! The driveway is a bit steep, but really not difficult to manage, and nothing that 4-wheel drive can't easily handle. For those without 4-wheel drive, there is a parking place at the top of the driveway, and a short walk down the hill takes you to the front door. The house is not 25 minutes from civilization, as one previous reviewer mentioned. But as it is on a mountain, and right by a lake, it is also not on a major highway! There is a nice little market and deli...not to mention a fabulous ice cream place...5 miles from the house, and the main road in the area is just 2 miles further out. You quickly get used to the distance, though, and the windy mountain roads are in good condition, and LOTS of fun! One of our favorite parts of the week, though, were the deer. There were several groups of deer that came up to the deck every evening looking for a handout. We actually started planning our days so that we would be there when the deer came! Hopefully we'll get to go back in the fall some time, as I'm sure it's simply gorgeous!

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

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Guest: TopSid (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 12/31/09 Review Submitted: 01/05/10

There were six of us. We had the best time for New Years Eve. It snowed it was perfect. The house was very nice. Right on the lake enough room for everyone. I felt like I was @ home. We had the fireplace going every day and into the night. The deer came around the house as well. Drive way was a little rough with the snow. But, other then that the house it self was great. Did not want to come home!! However, it was cold but the house very warm.

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

Perfect Get-Away!

Guest: KVal (Turnersville, NJ)
Date of Stay: 10/23/09 Review Submitted: 11/03/09

Great place to get away for a relaxing weekend/vacation. I loved waking up and looking out the expanse of windows through all the trees to the lake. So serene!!!! We enjoyed walking around the development and fishing in the lake during the day and sitting by the fire at night. We will definitely be back again!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway.

We had excellent time

Guest: khyati (Bushkill)
Date of Stay: 08/29/09 Review Submitted: 09/24/09

I had group of 7 people with me. We had a great time in this Chalet. Very clean nice cozy place. View from Deck is really great.

Owner response:Come have a great time in the Poconos. Autumn is a beautiful time to visit!

Recommended for:Sightseeing

Dont go in the winter unless you are brave.....

Guest: blueyedkate (Williamstown, NJ)
Date of Stay: 01/09/09 Review Submitted: 01/22/09

Our first surprise was that this property was NOT the 15 miles suggested from Shawnee Ski resort. In fact, it was a good 25 minutes from civilation. Definately not a place for pizza delivery! Thank goodness we arrived in the daytime b/c there is NO driveway. You have to park on a landing and scale down a mountain to get into the chalet, literally! Not fun when you have a car full of things. People that are not well able or with kids beware of this. It was snowy and icy, not cleared and the steps up to the chalet were also horrific. My husband even fell back down the steps, it was so icy!! Once inside, the chalet was gorgeous and comfortable. The fireplace was lovely and the loft bedroom overlooked the whole lake which was both relaxing, romantic and serene. It was clean and the kitchen was well stocked with cooking gear. The two bedrooms downstairs were nice as well. We would love to go back to fish----in the spring or summer!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway.

WEEK-END GETAWAY

Guest: Greg & Bonnie (Telford, PA)
Date of Stay: 10/31/08 Review Submitted: 11/12/08

If you are looking for a place that truly gets you away from the noise and pace of your busy lifestyle, this is the place to be. This chalet was everything my husband and I were looking for to spend a Fall week-end with our children. The chalet is clean, has a fully equiped kitchen and has the most beautiful view of the lake from the livingroom and deck. It was truly a delightful week-end and we will definately be back again.

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

Very nice house

Guest: piglet315 (Toms River, NJ )
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/12/08

We had a great time on our vacation, the house was very nice and the view was spectacular. We loved the lake and going out on the canoe. My kids did alot of fishing and caught some pretty big bass. Location was ok a little out of the way for me, but we found alot of things to do. My only dislike was the fact that the house wasn't as equipped as I thought it would be, we had to go out and buy a few items I assumed would be there, things like garbage bags, food wrap, hand towels, toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies. The pots and pans were a little old too. But all in all a great vacation and I would recommed anyone to rent and relax.

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Most Inviting House in Bushkill Area!

Guest: Justsomerenter (Philadelphia, PA)
Date of Stay: 01/18/08 Review Submitted: 12/03/08

We've rented the Chalet a few times and every time we have an enjoyable weekend. It is ideally located - with an unbeatable view in a quiet area. There is always minimal traffic and invisible neighbors which makes for a QUIET and relaxing time away. As for the house itself.......I might be biased but I think it's perfect! I have three children so the sleeping arrangements work well - the fireplace is a must have and it's always well kept and in working order - the kitchen items/househould supplies (in my experience) are always fully stocked. I think it's cozy and I highly recommend it to anyone desiring that "comfy at home" kind of feel!

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

Fall in the Poconos

Guest: Tampa, FL (Wesley Chapel, FL)
Date of Stay: 11/01/07 Review Submitted: 12/19/07

We had a yearning to see the Fall colors and flew up from Florida to dtay at this Lakefront Chalet. The chalet was comfortabble with a cozy fireplace we used each evening. The rear of the home is all glass, so the view of the foilage and the lake was wonderful. We enjoyed using the canoe which was equipped with life jackets, etc. Great stay.

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