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Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!

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A swimming pool with a slide, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a kitchen with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Harding, PA
  • Place, Frances Slocum State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Lackawanna River
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Towels provided · Shower only · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!

Escape to peace and privacy at this charming 2,000 sq. ft. ranch house set on a 47-acre working farm. Offering stunning mountain views, modern comforts, and outdoor fun for the whole family, this light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat is the perfect escape from the daily grind.

Highlights & Living Spaces
Open-Concept Living: Bright and airy with beautiful light hardwood floors throughout.

Living Room: Features flexible seating, board/card games, books, and a 55” Smart TV (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+). Powered by high-speed fiber internet (500–550 Mbps)—ideal for multiple device streams.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Outfitted with a full-size fridge, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, Keurig, standard drip coffee maker, pots, pans, cookware, and basic essentials (salt, pepper, sugar, seasonings, olive oil spray). All faucets feature clean, filtered well water. It tastes better than bottled water!

Dining Area: Seats 6 at the primary table, with 3 extra chairs stored in the hallway closet.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Master Bedroom: Queen bed, dresser, 43” Smart TV, two closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and winter heat lamp.

Bedroom 1: Full bed featuring an 8-inch plush mattress topper, small dresser, small Smart TV, and two closets.

Bedroom 2 (Kid-Friendly): Full-size daybed with a twin trundle underneath, plus an additional twin bed and closet.

Hallway Bathroom: Full bathroom with a walk-in shower, hairdryer, washer, and dryer.

Extra Sleeping: One inflatable mattress available upon request prior to arrival.

Outdoor Living & Amenities
Front Deck: Panoramic mountain views, outdoor dining setup, propane grill, and a cozy propane fire pit.

Private Backyard: Outdoor seating surrounding a traditional wood fire pit (s'more sticks provided in the kitchen!).

Firewood: Bring your own or purchase $10 bundles on-site (pre-order during booking or buy directly from our daughter).

Heated Pool & Playground (Open May 15 – Sept 15): Enjoy a shared in-ground pool with a slide, pool house (shower, toilet, changing room), ping-pong table, lounge seating, and a kids' swing set. Located a short walk up the road next to the host’s residence—a complimentary golf cart is provided for easy access (licensed drivers only).

Note: Pool is shared with another rental on the property (6 ft. deep end). Adult supervision is required for children at all times.

Farm Life & Wildlife: Say hello to our local farmer friend, Mr. Brian, and his cows! You may also get visits from our friendly dogs (Chico & Scarlett) or our resident barn cats (Smudge & Jellybean). Please do not invite the cats inside.

Services & Upgrades
Culinary Experience by Chef Abby: Enjoy custom sit-down meals, pre-packaged dishes, or grocery delivery. Details sent post-booking.

EV Charging: 240V dedicated outlet available ($20/night fee; bring your own charging cable).

Baby Gear: Pack ’n Play, high chair, and baby bathtub available upon request.

Parking: Ample driveway parking (please stay off the grass), space for an RV or boat trailer, plus use of one garage bay (right side).

What We Provide & What to Bring
We Provide: All linens, pillows, blankets, bath towels, hand towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, master bath shampoo/conditioner, starter Keurig cups and creamer.

Please Bring: Paper towels, napkins, and extra personal toiletries.

House Rules & Important Policies
We work hard to maintain a clean, peaceful retreat for all our guests. Please review our policies to avoid penalties:

No Parties or Unapproved Guests: Strict $1,000 fine and immediate eviction for unauthorized parties or gatherings. Visitors must be approved prior to arrival. Additional unlisted overnight guests are charged at $150/guest/night.

No Smoking: Smoking (cigarettes, marijuana, pipes, vaping) inside the home is strictly prohibited. Violators will face a minimum $250 fee. We provide a cigarette disposal container outside the front door.

Pet Policy (Dogs Only): Up to 2 dogs allowed with prior registration and pet fee. To keep cleaning fees manageable, pets must stay off all furniture and beds. An extra cleaning fee of $80/hour applies if excess pet hair is left behind. No cats allowed due to severe allergies.

Excessive Cleaning Fee: Please treat our home with respect. Messes requiring extra attention are billed at $80/hour.

Winter Travel Advisory: Driveway is steep and winding. While maintained, winter conditions may require 4WD/AWD vehicles to get up the road.

Need Space for a Larger Group?
Traveling with extended family or a larger group? We also host a 2-bedroom, 2-bath rental on the property that sleeps up to 6 guests. View our sister listing on Vrbo to book both properties together! https://www.vrbo.com/3562315?dateless=true

Local Attractions & Outdoor Activities
The Lands at Hillside Farms: Visit local farm animals and enjoy fresh, delicious ice cream and dairy.

Frances Slocum State Park (<10 mins away): Great hiking and biking trails, a playground, and a scenic lake for non-motorized boating/kayaking.

Lackawanna State Park (~35 mins away): A picturesque park featuring hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and swimming.

Ricketts Glen State Park (~45 mins away): A must-see destination famous for its breathtaking waterfall hikes and lake beach area.

Winter Sports: Montage Mountain is just 25 minutes away for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Several other popular Pocono ski resorts are within an hour's drive.

Dining & Local Favorites
We highly recommend checking out some of our favorite local, independently owned spots!

Local Favorites & Fine Dining: Agolino’s, Grico’s, Valenti’s, Kevin’s, Fire & Ice, Rikasa, Bravo Tex Mex, and Fuji (Pittston).

Pizza & Italian: Napoli’s, Antonio’s, Demuro’s Pizza, TC Reily’s, and Tomasino’s.

Grocery Stores
Everything you need for meal prep is just 10–15 minutes away, including:

Gerrity's Supermarket

Weis Markets

ALDI

Walmart

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Will consider addtl dogs or larger sizes.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
**Please remove all non-reusable food items from the cabinets and refrigerator and put them in the trash/recycling, as appropriate. **Beds can be left as they are.
**Please leave all used towels in the hallway bathroom, next to the washing machine. ** **Turn the AC up to 75, heat down to 60. **Lock the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parties/gatherings are not allowed nor tolerated. Your reservation will be cancelled immediately, guests removed, as well as charged a $1000 fine.
NO Smoking indoors. You will be assessed a smoking fee if the house spells like cigarettes, marijuana, pipes etc- minimum $250 fine.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3685048vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

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Harding, PA

What's nearby

  • Frances Slocum State Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Lackawanna River - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Wyoming Seminary - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 26 min drive - 26.0 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grico's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Pen Mart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Star - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Abraham's Creek Ice Cream - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Susquehanna River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Frances Slocum State Park and Lackawanna River. Pennsylvania Commonwealth and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rich M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was the perfect spot for our weekend golf getaway! The property is tucked away so it’s nice and quiet and it was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun, 2026
Thanks for staying with us, Rich. Visit again if you're ever in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joe G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house to stay in. It was clean and provided all of the necessities you need. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jun, 2026
Thank you Joe! It was a pleasure hosting you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay. Rooms are all very nice in size, living room was very comfy! Very clean and well maintained. If ever coming back to the area we would definitely look to stay here again. Loved all our visits from Smudge the Cat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jun, 2026
Thank you, Robert! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. I'm certain that Smudge enjoyed you all visiting as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A.J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brittany P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home lots of space very clean. Any time I had a question the host got back to me very promptly. We enjoyed the golf cart, the fire pit, and a little bit of the pool. Sadly, we didn’t have enough time to go to the pool because our days were filled with lots of other activities. There are two friendly cats on the property. We saw a black bear. That was pretty cool. Definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2026
Thanks for staying with us and for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy, clean house on secluded lot. Was perfect for our weekend stay with family. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2025
Thanks for the review, David, and for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angelica T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was excellent I will Defenetly go back again .
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept, 2025
Thank you Angelica!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Violet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home in a lovely, private location. It was the perfect place for a weekend celebrating my daughter-in-law’s graduation.The house was thoughtfully stocked with everything we could need, and the clean, open spaces made it feel especially comfortable and relaxing.Our host was always quick to respond, though the clear instructions and well-organized information made it easy to find everything on our own.We especially appreciated how clearly everything was labeled, along with the games, toys, lovely deck area, and spotless rooms. The entire space felt warm, inviting, and very welcoming!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third year staying here and we just love it! Martine is a fabulous host and has thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. We will be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec, 2025
Thank you Maureen! It’s always a pleasure to host you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts are extremely responsive and very kind. Wonderful stay again this year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely PERFECT! Martine is the best and very helpful and accommodating! We made full use of the kitchen and it had everything we needed to prepare our meals during our week’s stay. The beds are super comfy. The location is very quiet and restful. The added convenience of washer and dryer made for lighter packing of clothing. Everything was very clean! This was our second visit and we look forward to our return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr, 2026
Thanks for staying with us again, Sherri! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sherri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely PERFECT! We will definitely be coming back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Oct, 2025
Thanks Sherri!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

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

Perfect Place To Stay

Large open house that fit everyone perfectly. Clean and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2025
Thanks Drew! Come back and visit anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Leighann B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay very much. The area was peaceful and quiet. Everything was clean. Enjoyed the visit from the friendly barn cat (smudge).
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Katie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place! I’ll be back for sure. The house was clean, we had everything we needed and there were a lot of fun games to choose from.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Nov, 2025
Thanks for the review and stay!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Amy T.

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

Nice place

They have a nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct, 2024
Thank You!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vraj D.

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

Great place and convenient location

Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2024
Thank you Vraj!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacy E.

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

Beautiful

The house is beautiful, the pool was warm, quiet and just what anyone woud need. Highly recommend this owner and property. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2024
Thanks for staying with us, Stacy. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Golf outing

Everything was as stated & enjoyed our golf trip in your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Thank you for the review! And thank you for staying with us. It was a pleasure to host your group. Come visit again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keatha T.

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

Perfect getaway location

The house was exactly as pictured. We had everything we needed. My kids loved the swimming pool but even more they were obsessed with visits from Smudge the cat. Great location right outside of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2025
Thank you Keatha. Smudge is definitely a hit with most. She's a sweetie. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Visit again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Autumn S.

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

Beautiful property, great stay!

The place was just as described. Very clean which is always the most important thing to me. We had a very friendly cat visit us each morning on the deck that we temporarily named biscuits and fell in love with I highly recommend this listing if you are looking for a cozy place to hang with family. We would absolutely stay again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2025
Thank you for staying with us Autumn! Smudge is our rescue barn cat and loves to visit! Glad you enjoyed her. Thanks for the great review! Visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard K.

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

Great place to stay

Stayed at this place for my son’s hockey game about 15 mins away. We had 7 people stay in house. The house was perfect. Very homie place, very clean. Will stay here again if it works out
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun, 2025
Thanks Richard!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amber Y.

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

Wonderful!!

Beautiful home in country setting with nice amenities. Thank you for this weekend stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug, 2024
Thanks Amber!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

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

Perfect

We enjoyed our stay!We even got to pet the cows- with Farmer Brian!We are already booking our next stay!We particularly love Smudge! And I think she loved us back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May, 2025
Thank you, Danielle! Farmer Brian is THE best. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We do have the other rental on the property if you want to mention it to some of your bowling friends. And I bet Smudge did love you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Beautiful view, Super clean, organized

I rented the place to near my daughter after she had foot surgery. The place was perfect with entrance ramp. It was relaxing with beautiful view.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Apr, 2025
Hi Jessica, Thanks for staying with us!

About the host

Hosted by Martine

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I'm originally from Chicago, IL, but have also lived in NY, PA and FL. I am a proud double graduate of Florida State University. Go Noles! I am fairly new to hosting, and have come to love it. It's so interesting to find out what brings people to our small corner of the world and where they are from.

Why they chose this property

Set 1/2 miles off the road it's super quiet and peaceful. There are no street lights, so stars are in abundance on a clear night. Our house has an in-ground, heated pool with a slide and pool house that our guests share with the other rental when they rent the house. There are two rentals and our house on the 47 acres.

What makes this property unique

It's a small working farm set on 47 acres. It's rural but within 10 minutes you can get to restaurants, grocery stores and a state park, Francis Slocum. Within 20-30 minutes are multiple universities, shopping centers, move theaters, more restaurants, snow skiing at Montage Mountain and much more.

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