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Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet

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Front of Home w/ Wrap-Around Deck
Fire pit
Kitchen Area Attached to Great Room
Living area
View of Stairs into Loft

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet

Escape to The Boarding Bear Chalet, a custom-built Pocono Mountain vacation rental near historic Jim Thorpe and Jack Frost Big Boulder ski resort. Nestled on 1.3 private wooded acres in a peaceful cul-de-sac within a private lake community, this cozy Pocono chalet is the perfect four-season getaway for families, couples, and adventure seekers alike.
This spacious mountain retreat features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a loft, laundry room, and a stunning great room with soaring windows and a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. Enjoy modern comforts including newer stainless-steel appliances, energy-efficient HVAC, high-speed Wi-Fi, and breathtaking nature views from upper-level bedroom balconies and the large wrap-around deck.
After a day of skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking, or whitewater rafting, relax around the gas firepit, grill dinner on the deck, or unwind indoors with pool, foosball, cocktails, and bar seating in the game area. Whether you’re planning a romantic Pocono getaway, family vacation, ski trip, or friends’ adventure weekend, The Boarding Bear Chalet offers the perfect blend of comfort, entertainment, and tranquility.
Located just minutes from Lehigh Gorge State Park and Hickory Run State Park, guests can enjoy waterfalls, scenic hiking trails, biking along the Lehigh Gorge, fishing, and the famous Boulder Field. Whitewater rafting, paintball, and outdoor adventures are nearby, making this an ideal Pocono adventure retreat.
Downtown Jim Thorpe — known as the “Switzerland of America” — is only about 20 minutes away and offers charming shops, wineries, restaurants, museums, and year-round events. Guests also enjoy access to the private lake community beach and playground for even more outdoor fun.
Whether you’re seeking a peaceful mountain escape, cozy cabin vibes, outdoor adventure, or unforgettable family memories, The Boarding Bear Chalet is your perfect Pocono getaway in every season.
We hope you love our mountain home as much as we do!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 3-17

Please watch children very carefully.

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Please we ask no smoking on the Premises at all.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

1. Wash & remove all dishes in dishwasher. 2. Make sure you remove lint from dryer to prevent fire. 3. Shut electric fireplaces off, make sure all fires are out. 4. Take home what you brought.

1. Please make sure all top & bottom of windows, sliders and doors are completely shut and secure. 2. Please remove all trash in all bathrooms, basement, kitchen trash bins 3. Fans & lights, TV's off

1. Remove all trash in bathrooms, basement, kitchen and please follow instructions for removal to dump or take home. If left $10 per bag to remove. 2. Summer set AC to 70; Winter set heat to 64

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Do not use fire pit during fire bans. Do not leave any fires (including fireplaces) unattended in the house or outside whatsoever.

NO FIREARMS, NO HUNTING, NO ATV's, NO FIREWORKS on property whatsoever. This will forfeit your deposit.

Trash removal policies are in the rental agreement. Towels, linens, and firewood are not included. Twp noise ordinance Sun-Th 9pm-8am; Fri/Sat12-8am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 909179
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

Jim Thorpe

Located in Jim Thorpe, this chalet is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hickory Run State Park and Lehigh Gorge State Park, while Penn's Peak and Asa Packer Mansion Museum are cultural highlights. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary and Skirmish USA are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Lehigh Gorge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hickory Run State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hawks Falls - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Penn's Peak - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪HUNAN HOUSE - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bella Mia Pizza & Ice Cream - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature at its finest! Boarding Bear Chalet Mins to Hiking, Rafting, Jim Thorpe pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature at its finest! Boarding Bear Chalet Mins to Hiking, Rafting, Jim Thorpe?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature at its finest! Boarding Bear Chalet Mins to Hiking, Rafting, Jim Thorpe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature at its finest! Boarding Bear Chalet Mins to Hiking, Rafting, Jim Thorpe located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Hickory Run State Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lehigh Gorge State Park. Lehigh River and Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

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

Great house in the woods!

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 2, 2023
Thank you Paul! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our home! Please keep us in mind when visiting the area in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

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

Another great trip

We were returning guests since we had such a nice time previously. Had another great time with the family. Lovely property and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thank you so much Melinda for the kind words and choosing our home to stay once again! Please do keep us in mind for future stays! We'd love to have you all back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful nicely appointed house and property, very private and nestled in the woods.15 minute drive to Jim Thorpe proper, 25 minute drive to Hickory Run State Park, 35 minute drive to Lehigh Gorge state park. We have stayed at many vacation rentals and the Boarding Bear Chalet is up there with the best of them. Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay. Great hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Check in was super easy and Jen was great to communicate with. The house and is beautiful and was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked and I was easily able to cook for the family. And the property was private and so peaceful, but we were still close to things to do. I would definitely recommend this property and host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 5 in our family and a 2 night stay.It was lovely!The house was beautiful. It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay. It was tucked away in the woods, private, nice and quiet. The home was very clean. Good communication with the owners.I would highly recommend this home.Thank you Jen and Garry for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 16, 2025
Thank you Deb for your kind words! We are so happy you and your guests enjoyed your stay at our home! It sounds like you all enjoyed a relaxing fall weekend. Thank you for choosing our home for your visit to Jim Thorpe and the Pocono mountains. Please keep us in mind for future visits.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaromir K.

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

Peaceful

Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2024
Thank you Jaromir! We have to agree! Very peaceful. Thank you again for being such great guests and please keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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

Fantastic getaway host was accommodating and suggestions were spot on !!

We had a ball and we will return !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2021
Thank you Peter! I am glad I was able to provide you with helpful suggestions! We are so happy you had a fantastic weekend with your family! Please keep us in mind for your next visit to the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill V.

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

Met all expectations

The house was spacious, clean, entertaining, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 6, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed our home! We really appreciate the feedback! Thank you Bill!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

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

Golf Getaway with the Boys

Spent a long weekend at this great property to catch up with a few friends from high school, play golf at some of the awesome courses the Poconos has to offer, and have a relaxing home to BBQ and have campfires. This property checks all the boxes and we had a blast. Jennifer is very easy to communicate with and responsive and we look forward to future stays at her home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thank you Chris for choosing our home, The Boarding Bear Chalet, for your golf getaway weekend! We are so glad to hear you all had a great time and enjoyed your stay! Please keep us in mind for future stays..we'd love to host you and your friends again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Perfect family getaway

The location was perfect for our family trip. The kids loved the lake, we spent all day there and even had the beach all to ourselves one day. Each of our 3 nights we built a fire and the surrounding was ideal. We explored the trail down the creek as well. The house was well maintained and great space for our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
Thank you Danielle! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit and that it was the perfect place to create memories with your family. Please keep us in mind if you visit the Pocono Mountain area again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh P.

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

Highly recommended

Beautiful property. We had a great time. Jen was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 26, 2022
Thank you so much Josh! I am so happy you and your friends had a great time! Keep our home in mind if ever staying in the area again! Thank you! Jen
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

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

Long weekend

We are looking to move into the PVW area and wanted to stay here while looking to get a true feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 25, 2024
Thank you Aaron! We hope you enjoyed your visit to the area and our home! Best wishes to you in finding your future home!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade G.

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

Great property surrounded by nature

Awesome place. Loved relaxing by the fire in the evenings and having morning coffee on the deck. The house was very clean and had lots of games for the kids and adults. Close to rafting and hickory run state park but secluded and surrounded by nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 16, 2022
Thank you so much Wade! We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit and our home! Please keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Return visit

This is our second time staying here and we can not say enough about this awesome house. The house itself is kept beautifully and very clean! We will definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2020
Thank you so much for visiting again and your nice review! We are so happy you enjoyed your weekend away!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay at the Boarding Bear Chalet. The house was beautiful and all the appliances worked wonderfully. We cooked multiple meals using the outdoor grill and the entirety of the kitchen appliances. The location is 5 star…the house is situated with lovely views of the surrounding landscape. Easy access to the 903 made travel to our various activities very simple. The few questions we had were quickly answered by Jen and the info provided for check in and check out was very clear (including how to handle the trash). We would love to stay here again when visiting the Poconos.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 9, 2025
Thank you so much! We appreciate your thorough and kind review! We would love to have you return! Definitely keep us in mind for your next visit to Jim Thorpe!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda W.

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

Lovely short getaway

We had a wonderful time at the house. It is such a cool place and our kids really enjoyed the game room downstairs. Location is awesome. Weather didn't work out for us, but the house was such a nice place to just hang out and relax. Owners were super easy to reach if anything came up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 9, 2023
Thank you so much Melinda! We are so happy you and your family had a wonderful time! Please be sure to come back and stay next time you are in the area!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Spacious and quiet house

This house was great with spaces to sleep and common areas. We loved the beck and fire pit. The basement had many amenities for our group, and we spent our last night down there. We had a blast and would recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2022
Thank you so much Tim for the great feedback! We are so happy you and your friends enjoyed all of aspects of our home. Keep us in mind next time you visit the area. Thank you! Jen and Garry
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kristie s.

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

Great trip! Great cabin!

Wonderful stay! Property is great! My teens loved it! It is clean and spacious. After a few days in NYC it was great to just relax in this beautiful home. The property has all you need and then some! Owners are very responsive and helpful. Don’t hesitate to reserve this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2022
Thank you so much Kristie! I’m so happy you enjoyed your family vacation at our home. Please keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Big Chill Weekend

Weekend get away w 3 other couples. Beautiful home with great amenities for relaxing and making good memories with friends. Spent the day in downtown Jim Thorpe. Great shops, pubs and wine tasting. We will definitely be rebooking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 13, 2022
Thank you Steve! So glad you all had a relaxing weekend away! We look forward to you rebooking with us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

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

Beautiful

Our stay at the Boarding Bear Chalet was magnificent , quiet and relaxing the home is gorgeous and Jennifer was awesome . 2 days was not enough will most def be going back but for a longer stay....thank you for sharing your home....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 6, 2020
Thank you so much Helen! It was a pleasure having you as a guest. So happy you were able to relax. Thank you so much for the kind words and please do come stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

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

Plenty of space to relax

Between the large deck, comfy living room, long kitchen table, and incredible game room and bar downstairs, there's a ton of space to relax and have fun. The teens in particular enjoyed the basement with its pool table and bunk beds. Jen was extraordinarily quick with responses before and during our stay, even when she was on her own vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2022
Thank you Susan for staying at our home! I’m glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Wonderful Thanksgiving getaway

We truly enjoyed our three days in this home. The homeowner was very responsive to questions. Clean, peaceful, relaxing. Loved the wall of windows! Enjoyed frisbee golf at Hickory Run and Eurana while we were there. Was too cold to enjoy the outdoor firepits but fire in the fireplace made it very cozy. Would go back anytime!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 29, 2020
Thank you so much Amy! So happy that you and your family enjoyed Thanksgiving in our home. Please keep us in mind for future visits to the Poconos.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Location is beautiful

The communication with the owner exceeded expectations. The house in a really nice location. The driveway was a bit steeper than I imagined but once the snow was gone it was no problem for three different types of vehicles we had. The house was as described - photos reflected exactly. Also the front steps had ice/snow melters installed which I thought was fantastic.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 9, 2025
Hi Dawn! Happy New Year!! Thank you so much for your 5 star review of our home!! We are thrilled that you loved our location and our home!! Please keep us in mind for any future visits to the area!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Built with love

One of the best homes we have rented in the Poconos. Lots to do just at the house alone. From fuse ball to playing pool, karaoke and a nice size fire pit. The deck gets plenty of sun to relax but has shaded areas to stay cool! Quiet area with community beach. Not far from stores either! We will definitely make our way back here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on May 27, 2020
Melissa, thank you so much for the great review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and our home! Please come back..we'd love to have you as a guest again! Thank you!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashley R.

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

Presidents Day long weekend

We had a fun weekend staying in this house. 6 little girls loved the bunk beds in the basement. They enjoyed exploring the trail to the creek and the bonfire was nice in the morning and evening. We went to Winterfest in Jim Thorpe. It wasn’t the snowy weekend we were hoping for as it was unseasonably warm but still a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 2, 2023
Hi Ashley! I am sorry the weather wasn't what you hoped for. Unfortunately, this winter has been rather unpredictable. It sounds like you had a wonderful weekend though despite the lack of snow. Please keep us in mind for future visits to the area! Thank you!

About the host

Hosted by Jennifer or Garry D.

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We met at Camelback Ski Resort at The Thirsty Camel after a day of skiing and snowboarding in 2002. The Poconos holds a special place in our hearts. We decided to buy land and build our very own vacation home from the ground up. Garry is a builder and contractor in South Jersey. We both built this house with our own hands in our spare time while running businesses, starting & raising a family. We love Jim Thorpe, the location, the activities, the beautiful scenery, the wildlife, etc...We hope you enjoy and respect it as much as we do. We really hope you enjoy your stay and make special memories while staying in our home.

Why they chose this property

Location! Location! Location! Close to skiing, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, shopping, etc...We love the outdoors! We chose our property specifically because of how scenic and quiet it is. The options are limitless. You can raft or hike during the day then come back, unwind, and relax around the firepit in the evening. The choice is yours! Our home offers the right amount of serenity in an area full of adventure, shopping in downtown Jim Thorpe, restaurants, and/or entertainment, etc...

What makes this property unique

Our home is located on a cul-de-sac nestled in the woods where we usually see bears, deer, turkey, and fox run freely. We love the scenery and the peaceful, quiet setting. Very relaxing yet there are many activities to keep you and your family busy no matter the season.

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