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Living area
Pool
Interior
Game room
Sauna

Reviews

5.2 out of 10
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 102000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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East Stroudsburg, PA
  • Place, Stroud Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Valhalla
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Pocono Premium Outlets
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC

Highland Hideaway

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A serene lakefront getaway is just what you need to relax and recharge away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you choose to use each day to sit by the shared pool or indulge in a bit of friendly competition at the sports courts on-site, there will be no shortage of fun to be had mere steps from your front door.

Wake up each morning and bring a warm cup of coffee out to the furnished deck to listen to the birds and look out to the calm waters below. Before embarking on your own adventure, hop into the well-equipped kitchen and whip up a hearty breakfast using modern appliances and cookware provided. Family fun can be had right at home base as well with the game room upstairs complete with a foosball table and gaming table. After hiking all day long, there will be no better way to end the evening than a session in the private sauna. Or, you can read in peace in the sunroom as the last light of day disappears behind the treetops.

You don't want to miss out on this lakefront gem, so book your stay while Highland Hideaway lasts!

THINGS TO KNOW
This vacation rental's HOA counts children toward maximum occupancy. The HOA will deny any guest registrations that exceed this home's occupancy even if guests on the reservation are infants or toddlers. Should maximum occupancy be exceeded, you will not be granted access to the home and your reservation will be canceled.
Streaming services are available with guests' accounts.
The fireplace is not operational.
4 Guest HOA amenity passes are available free of charge
This property is managed by Vacasa Pennsylvania LLC.

If you are bringing a dog on your trip, the pet fee is already included in your quote when selecting ‘Yes’ to pets. If you would like to add more dogs, please contact us.

Parking notes: There is free parking available for 4 vehicles.

Security camera details: Front door

Please note: this home resides in a noise-sensitive area and the owners participate in our Good Neighbor protection program. Our smart home technology will alert our team if excessive decibel or occupancy levels are detected, allowing us to reach out directly with a reminder of maximum occupancy and quiet hours. This technology is privacy compliant, and only monitors the presence of decibels and devices-not any personal conversation or information. Thank you for supporting our efforts to be good neighbors!

Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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 only. Max of 4.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.
For information about quiet hours, please refer to the listing description.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

East Stroudsburg

Located in East Stroudsburg, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Camelback Ski Area is worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark and Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark. Traveling with kids? Consider Kalahari and House Of Candles. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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East Stroudsburg, PA

What's nearby

  • Stroud Mall - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lake Valhalla - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Pocono Premium Outlets - 14 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark - 15 min drive - 13.0 km
  • East Stroudsburg University - 15 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Lehigh Valley Intl. Airport (ABE) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Sonic Drive-In - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Khans Mongolian Grill and Bar - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC?

As of Apr 26, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC on Mar 27, 2027 start from $293, 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 Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Serene, dog-friendly lakefront retreat with private sauna, amazing view, & AC located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of The Shoppes at American Candle, House Of Candles, and Stroud Mall. Pocono Peddler's Village Antique Mall and Terra Greens Golf Club are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

5.2
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 11 reviews

5.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.8/10

Check-in

6.4/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

5.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Perfect short vacay for family and friends

Had a lovely time.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Richard A.

Don't have great expectations

The location was awsome
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Nichole R.

Highland Hideaway

The house is a great location from the beach and nice to access the lake from the house. It’s a steep walk down the steps to get to the lake with a few broken steps. Kitchen had minimal cooking supplies. House had a few spiders all around inside of the house. Overall a nice stay but could use some TLC.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vasilii

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I would like to truly say that we was so worry about what we can expect from this house since we read the reviews after we did the reservation but we was very surprised that house was so nice and there was everything what we needed for great time there! We didn’t spend much time by the lake but there is a good access to the lake and we did saw there some kayaks and paddle boat. House was cleaned nicely nothing that the previous reviews said. Yes, there was a couple cobwebs but it’s in the middle of the woods and in all houses in Pocono you can find few cobwebs so in my opinion it’s absolutely normal. All bed sheets and towels were clean and looked like brand new! Location of the house is just perfect as much as everything in the house ! We did have there a wonderful weekend and highly recommend it to everyone! The company was always there for us with answers for all our questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David Q.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Terrible

The property was terrible, trash around the outside of the house. Inside the mold smell was terrible, spiders everywhere. The upstairs bathroom leaked through the floor and ceiling which resulted in puddling on the kitchen floor. As far as the kitchen there was hardly any kitchen essentials. It appeared that the house had been properly cleaned. The trash container on the outside of the house hadn't appeared to have been emptied for a long time, which resulted in terrible smell going outside..
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stacey K.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
The check-in process was an unmitigated disaster. Despite having filled out and signed the ubiquitous required community forms weeks before, our party was greeted at the 'Unwelcome' Center by someone who was not only deliberately unhelpful, but who commented on what a "common problem" it was for these forms to not be in their system when people arrived to access the properties they had rented. This should be a big red flag for anyone considering renting in future. This gated community ignored all of the documentation presented to them and it took over 2.5 hours and 4 calls to Vacasa (the property management team who was very helpful) to resolve the issue. While our family (including 3 teenagers competing in a national-level competition the following day) waited in 90 degree heat and high humidity, the 'customer service' agent went outside to feed the deer, seriously?The property was pleasant with good access to a nice lake (suitable for swimming). Some upgrades to outdoor furniture are needed, but it otherwise has enjoyable amenities. There are a wide range of properties in East Stroudsburg. I'd look for a different one next time given the extreme hassle experienced simply to drive into the community. Not what you hope for when you've traveled hours to get to your destination. If I owned in the community, I'd demand a lot more from the community management group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Valeria R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed

Here is my honest review.I want to start with the management – they are very helpful and always trying to resolve any problem. But there is a big BUT.The house is located on a huge hill. When we arrived, the front door was covered in spiders and webs, which really scared us because it looked like nobody had opened that door for a long time. Inside, it was pretty clean overall. There were a few webs and spiders around, but nothing major.The crazy part was the porch – it clearly hadn’t been cleaned for a very long time. We spent half of our day cleaning and washing it. Management offered to send someone the next day to clean it, but honestly, it should have been done before we arrived, not while we were already there.Another issue was the bathroom upstairs. Both the toilet and sink were clogged when we arrived. The next day, a lady came and fixed the toilet clog but forgot the sink. I didn’t want to keep bothering her, so we just didn’t use the sink during our stay.The kitchen is falling apart. The dishwasher was coming out of the wall, and a couple of cabinets were broken. The dryer was also broken – as I saw mentioned in other reviews – it runs for a couple of hours, but the clothes are still wet.Now, outside. The stairs going down to the lake are broken and extremely dangerous. The kayaks were very dirty, and the lake itself didn’t look clean, so we didn’t use it at all.Overall, we spent half of our short vacation just cleaning, and we couldn’t enjoy many of the a
Webs and dirt all around the porch
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dwayne N.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Cold and no power

When we got in the house it's was below 50 degrees. The baseboard heater did not work,i called the local manager. He told me it's going to take about an hour before the house heat up. About an hour into the stay. We loss power. I tried to called the local manager back. He turned his phone off the night. So i called Vacasa. They was giving me the run around. I was in the phone with them for hours. They said it was a power outage. But all the next door neighbors had power. They said the power will be on between 3am and 8 am and they will try to relocate us. They will call us back. No one called us back. We had to keep calling them. We had to bundle up in the bed with all children. For the night. The temperature was below 35 degrees in the house. They never relocated us. I called them back the next morning, still the same thing. We are trying to find yall a house. And the house we do have the company don't want to pay the different. The power finally came on around 11am and the house didn't hear up until around 6pm. But that was the upper level were the bedrooms was located. The living area was cold the whole stay. This trip was the worst trip my family experience. We only got a day reimburse back to us. It more but I'm tire of typing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Viola S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

IF ONLINE SCAMMING WAS A SCAM

I would like to start off by saying, DON'T BELIVE IN WHAT YOU SEE ONLINE! I was so excited to spend my 40th birthday with friends and family, under one roof. With activities on site that we can enjoy. Let's just say, I was excited until I arrived. Upon arrival I WAS SO Disgusted AND EMBARRESED FOR MY GUESS TO SHOW UP! I have ALL PHOTOS TO SUPPORT THIS REVIEW. This property has NOT BEEN TAKEN CARE OF, MAINTAINCED OR CARED FOR IN A VERY LONG TIME. The back yard leading up to the lake is a HUGE HAZORD. I tripped and fell going down the makeshift steps leading to the lake. You can actually see that the property HAS NOT BEEN CARED FOR (in over a year as per reviews) by all the trash under the porch. The paddle boat and fire pit were covered in leaves and trash. In order to be able to use the paddle boat, we literally had to clean the paddle boat, drain the rainwater from it, then wipe it down with dry towels, before we were able to use it. I will up- load all pictures. By the way, there was only one paddle boat for visitors of 10. Unacceptable. Let move on to the inside of the house. My guest brought to my attention, of how FILTHY the bedrooms are. upon arrival, my guest found empty water bottles under their beds, some of the bedrooms and common areas of the house was COVERED in COBB WEBBS. This house has not been dusted, sanitized or deep cleaned. In every corner in the house, there had been spider Webbs that looks as if they were there for Years. .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Michelle-Lee C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not happy

The issues with the house itself were numerous and made our visit far from enjoyable. Firstly, the broken outside staircase leading to the lake was a safety hazard. It was clear that no maintenance had been done, making it nearly impossible to access the lake and enjoy any water activities.m from the house. The overall condition of the house was appalling. Cobwebs, stained sheets were a clear indication of poor cleanliness. It was an uncomfortable and unsanitary stay. Furthermore, the lack of instructions on navigating the community house amenities was frustrating. We were left clueless about important details, such as access to community facilities, trash and basic information on using the utilities. This lack of guidance made our stay confusing and inconvenient. We had to send a text or make a call to get an answer so we stopped reaching out. The absence of window screens in almost every bedroom and no air conditioning made the house stuffy and uncomfortable. Sleeping for a couple nights was unbearable. We had 2 young children so no screens is not safe. The kitchen was ill-equipped, lacking essential cooking tools not one mixing bowl. We struggled to prepare meals due to the insufficient supplies provided. Considering it was a rental property, we expected better provisions. Lastly, the dryer would run for 2-3 hours and not dry and smelled of fire we couldn’t use it. Another safety hazard.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication

Great time, poor communication

We enjoyed our stay at this property. The lake access (two kayaks and a paddle boat) plus the walking distance beach and the pool a short drive away were excellent. We were also able to bring our own stand up paddle boards. The beds/furniture are all new/modern and were comfortable, and the kitchen served its purpose. There are a LOT of bugs, but that sort of comes with being in the Poconos. Also the steps to get down to the lake are a bit steep, so bear this in mind if you have little kids. Please note that this is booked through a separate party, so you do not have as much 1:1 communication as you do with other rentals. When we arrived, the guard stand did not have our list of vehicles, so I had to call customer service (who was very helpful) and they had to send the list to the property again, so we had to wait and hold up the line for 20 or so minutes. Unsure why they didn’t have our car list on our check in day, but this was frustrating. I wish I could have called or messaged someone directly. We also wish that the house rules were more prominent, like property manager contact information, trash day, where the life jackets and pool badges were located, WiFi, dog rules, etc., as usually with other rentals these are neatly in a binder for us to access. Overall, though, the amenities were nice and we enjoyed our trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

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