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Front of the house with lake behind it
Firepit view
Firepit view from beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Goulsboro, PA
  • Place, Larsen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gouldsboro State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Watawga
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom #3

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom #4

4 Twin Beds

2 bathrooms

1st Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit!

Lovely Pocono retreat located on Larsen Lake within the Big Bass Lake Community (BBLC). Spacious living room with panoramic lake views, vaulted ceilings with skylights and stone fireplace. Sleeps 8 comfortably in 4 bedrooms with 2 baths. Fully equipped kitchen and dining area. Wrap-around deck (with separate screened-in porch area) overlooks private sandy beach with dock. Firewood is included. Free Wifi.
Pets are welcome for an additional fee of $20/night per pet or $100/week per pet.

Please check our Availability Calendar for availability information.

You MUST be at least 25 to enter into an agreement.
Linens & Towels are not provided. You may bring your own or rent via Pocono Linens. Use Discount Code "JOSEPH" to receive a 10% discount.

A security camera facing the driveway will be on during your stay.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 2:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Pets are allowed for a fee of $20/night/pet
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this vacation home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Lake Wallenpaupack and Newfoundland Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Gouldsboro State Park and Tobyhanna State Park. Kalahari and Summit Lanes are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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Goulsboro, PA

What's nearby

  • Larsen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gouldsboro State Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Watawga - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Kalahari - 20 min drive - 32.4 km
  • Camelback Ski Area - 24 min drive - 42.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kay's Italian Resturant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Country Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kay’s Daily Grind - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Happy Family - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit!?

As of Mar 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit! on Apr 6, 2026 start from $408, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit!?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit!?

Check-out is at 2:00 PM.

Where is Lakefront Pocono Retreat/Family & Pet Friendly/canoes/kayak/row boat/Fire pit! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Lehigh River and Larsen Lake. Gouldsboro State Park and Tobyhanna State Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was very nice and very accommodating!!! I’d highly recommend and plan to be back in the summer to take full advantage of the lake! Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice. Nice host.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful lake view from home. Enjoyed the dock and use of various canoes, row boat and paddle boat. Pet friendly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Lake Front Cabin

Great Family cabin. Views of the lake were awesome. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRITTANY F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with a beautiful view! The house was very clean and stocked with everything you could need while on vacation. The owners were very helpful and all the provided information was greatly appreciated! I highly recommend this house for a perfect family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house right on the lake.

Great views. Big firepit. Firewood provided. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was spacious and could easily accommodate a large family. Kitchen was functional with all the necessities to prepare and serve guests. Deck and fire pit made it possible to enjoy the wonderful lake and surrounding woods. Cabin and walkways are not handicapped accessible for walkers or wheelchairs but can be negotiated with a cane. Still....a wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Beautiful Peaceful Week

We loved the house and the boats. It is so peaceful. You really can not swim in the Lake, it is to shallow, but great for boating and there were plenty of boats. There are so many board games too!. All in all a great week for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carlos L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great!!! It was clean and the kitchen is well-stocked with cookware and utensils. The outdoor firepit was awesome with plenty of comfortable seating and an abundance of good firewood. We appreciated the lake access for paddleboarding and enjoyed sitting on the dock bench viewing the lake. We also enjoyed the game choices provided in the house since rained one of the days we were there. Thank you for sharing your house onnthe lake!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice gateway

Nice an cozy cabin. Highly recommended for a large family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zackary M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful lakeside home

Great location, nice house with plenty of space, and lots to do
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family long weekend getaway

Except for the weather, exactly as I had hoped for. Charming and enjoyable place for quality family time.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mayra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gouldsboro Stay

The home was comfortable and clean. The owner was responsive and helpful. The lakeside sunset view was breathtaking and the warm cozy fireplace made it feel peaceful. Would return again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Nice secluded location. Lots of privacy. The community has a lot of amenities and activities to do. Our family enjoyed fishing and going on the lake for kayak and canoe paddles. Short drive to Lake Wallenpaupack.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Joe's place Gouldsburg

Had a great time. We all loved boats and fishing from the dock. Morning coffee on the deck with a view of the lake was great. We were there in a heat wave, and the house had no A/C. The interior is a little dated, and the pots and pans are not too good. About a 10-minute drive to the pool, not included with the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Spot

The house was as advertised. Very clean and has everything you need. Loved that there was a washer and dryer. Well stocked kitchen utensils. Owner did a great job communicating ahead of trip. Kids loved using the community amenities as well as the lake at the house. Looking forward to a return visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sevasti K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Christel family’s cabin. They were very responsive, and we had no issues at all during our visit. The directions were clear and accurate, which made arrival easy. The home was very clean, and the beds were comfortable.The layout was perfect for our two families. It gave my family and my brother’s family the chance to come together and start the year relaxing in front of the fireplace. Having a separate living room for our teenage sons was a huge plus. They brought their PlayStation and had a great time on their own while the adults enjoyed the main space.The fireplace was a highlight and made the cabin feel extremely cozy. The couches were also very comfortable, making it easy to relax after a long day. Camelback is about a half-hour drive away, and we were able to go skiing during our stay. It was very snowy when we visited, which was beautiful and felt almost dreamy, though the lake was frozen so we did not use the lake activities.Overall, this is a very traditional cabin with a warm, cozy feel. We highly recommend it and would happily stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fishing trip

The lake was very scenic. Fishing was great. All catch and release but we caught perch, crappies, large mouth, sunnies and pickerel. House was awesome.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Guestbook Comment

Our family has stayed here both summer and winter and it is a fabulous vacation rental. There was plenty of room for the entire family as well as a variety of activities to keep us and our two kids busy. Skiing, golf, hiking, biking and shopping are just some of the many things we have enjoyed during our visits. We highly recommend it.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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Guestbook Comment

We enjoyed our stay at this house enormously. We have now stayed both in summer and winter, and have enjoyed both times equally. The house is large, very comfortable, and has everything you need. For summer it has a great beach and excellent equipment for the water. For winter it has a nice fireplace, and indoor activities like games and a foosball table.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

V C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming house on a pristine lake

We specifically wanted a lakefront to enjoy the views and water activities, and this property certainly did not disappoint. The house is situated just few steps from the water where you’d find a small sandy beach and a large dock. The house is very clean and well maintained with all the amenities that we needed. The owners are very friendly and responsive. Overall, we had an amazing time and would definitely consider this property again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Lake Getaway with Great Amenities

We had a wonderful stay at the lake house! The property offered everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. We especially enjoyed the variety of boats that were provided — they added so much fun to our time on the water. The dock was great for fishing and got plenty of use during our stay.The house itself was spacious and comfortable, with more than enough room for everyone to spread out. Evenings by the fire pit were a perfect way to unwind, and the quiet neighborhood made for a peaceful and restful atmosphere. We also really appreciated the deck and grill setup — great for outdoor meals and enjoying the view.The only suggestion we have is to trim up the beach area and horseshoe pit a bit to make them more usable, but overall, everything else was fantastic. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

The location ,house,property, everything was wonderful. We had everything we needed.Very windy so didn’t use fire pit and mostly the rowboat.Everyone age 11 to 81 was very happy and relaxed.Will go again!,,, Donna Brown
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lakeside Vacation

Our family had a wonderful stay at this lakeside house. We loved using the canoe and kayak for morning and evening rides on the lake. The sunsets were beautiful. We caught fish everyday. We enjoyed watching the ducks and we saw deer everyday around the house. The house had everything we needed as we cooked many meals during the week. Close proximity to good restaurants and hiking at the Water gap. Will definitely return severalmeals.duringweek.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, quiet, and relaxing

We had a wonderful time! The property was perfect for relaxing. The kids loved taking the kayak out and fishing from the dock. The dogs loved swimming in the lake. Maybe think about getting a 2nd kayak as that was the most popular boat by far. We enjoyed fires by the lake on several nights. I would highly recommend this property for anyone looking for a quiet place to unwind. Gouldsboro is centrally located in the Poconos so it's easy to get to other attractions as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

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