Tranquil Trails Cottage Fire Pit Cozy 3BDR

Summary:
Cozy single-level ranch in Big Bass Lake with 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths. Features a spacious living room with Smart TV and gas fireplace, fully equipped kitchen with washer and dryer, and a dining area with plenty of seating. Enjoy the elevated deck with grill and backyard fire pit, perfect for relaxing mountain getaways.

The Space:
✦ Kindly be aware that this property is situated within a community that mandates guest registration. To ensure compliance, all necessary documentation must be submitted at least four days prior to check-in. Failure to do so will result in a $50 late fee, which we will request from guests. This fee applies even if the booking is made within the four-day window preceding check-in.

✦ Bring Your Pet for a Small Fee: $125 for the First Pet, $25 for Each Additional Pet

✦✦✦The Property:✦✦✦
✦ Charming 3-Bedroom, 1.5-Bath Ranch in Big Bass Lake
✦ Perfect for Families or Small Groups
✦ Peaceful Setting Surrounded by Nature
✦ Comfortable, Single-Level Layout

✦✦✦Indoor Features✦✦✦
✦ Spacious Living Room with Smart TV & Gas Fireplace
✦ Fully Equipped Kitchen with Washer & Dryer
✦ Dining Area with Plenty of Seating
✦ Main Bedroom with Queen Bed
✦ Two Additional Bedrooms with Full Beds
✦ Convenient Half Bath & Full Bathroom

✦✦✦Outdoor Amenities✦✦✦
✦ Elevated Deck with Gas Grill
✦ Backyard Fire Pit with Seating
✦ Peaceful Wooded Surroundings
✦ Access to Big Bass Lake Community Amenities (Additional Fees Apply see below)

✦✦✦ Top Attractions Near Gouldsboro, PA ✦✦✦
✦ Gouldsboro State Park (2 miles, 5 min)
A 2,880-acre park with hiking, swimming, boating, and picnicking by the lake.
✦ Tobyhanna State Park (6 miles, 10 min)
170-acre lake for fishing and boating, plus scenic hiking and biking trails.
✦ Big Pocono State Park (20 miles, 30 min)
Atop Camelback Mountain, offering panoramic views and trails for hiking and horseback riding.
✦ Kalahari Resorts (15 miles, 25 min)
One of the nation’s largest indoor waterparks with slides, wave pools, and a lazy river.
✦ Camelback Mountain Resort (22 miles, 35 min)
Year-round fun with skiing, tubing, zip-lining, and an indoor waterpark.
✦ Promised Land State Park (23 miles, 35 min)
Nearly 3,000 acres with lakes for boating and fishing, trails, and camping.
✦ Mount Airy Casino Resort (14 miles, 20 min)
Premier gaming and entertainment with slots, table games, and fine dining.
✦ Pocono Raceway (25 miles, 40 min)
The “Tricky Triangle,” hosting major NASCAR and IndyCar events.
✦ Bushkill Falls (30 miles, 45 min)
The “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” featuring eight waterfalls and hiking trails.
✦ Steamtown National Historic Site (22 miles, 35 min)
Celebrate the age of steam with train rides and museum exhibits.
✦ Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour (20 miles, 30 min)
Descend into an authentic coal mine for a look at Pennsylvania’s mining history.
✦ Delaware Water Gap NRA (35 miles, 45 min)
Offers hiking, boating, and scenic Delaware River views.
✦ Hickory Run State Park (28 miles, 40 min)
Home to Boulder Field, hiking trails, and a sand beach.
✦ Claws ‘N’ Paws Wild Animal Park (18 miles, 30 min)
A “zoo in the woods” with exotic animals, petting zoo, and dinosaur exhibits.
✦ Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm (25 miles, 40 min)
Step back to 19th-century Pennsylvania German farm life.
✦✦✦ Big Bass Lake Amenities ✦✦✦
✦ Recreation Center – Indoor pool, dry sauna, pool table, Tree Top Lounge, locker rooms, and full fitness center.
✦ Snow-Tubing & Sledding Hills – Seasonal hills for winter fun.
✦ Beaches – Big Bass and Larsen Lake beaches feature swimming areas with lifeguards, picnic spots, playgrounds, marinas, and bathhouses.
✦ Clubhouse – Outdoor pool, splash pad, snack bar, activity room, basketball, tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and a new tot lot.
✦ ELM Park – A peaceful wooded retreat ideal for picnics and nature walks.



Amenity Use Passes
Amenity passes can be purchased for an additional fee at the Clubhouse, Recreation Center, or the Association Office. Pricing is as follows (ages 7 and above):

Daily Pass: Weekday $8 / Weekend & Holiday $10 (per person, per day)

Weekly Pass: Non-Holiday $30 / Holiday Week $50 (per person, per week)

Seasonal Hours of Operation
Indoor Pool (Fall/Winter Hours):

Wed & Fri: 5 PM – 8 PM

Saturdays: 11 AM – 6:45 PM

Sundays: 11 AM – 4:45 PM

◆◆◆ Staying in the Pocono Mountains ◆◆◆
If this is your first time visiting the Poconos, we want to ensure you understand what staying in the mountains entails. This house is nestled in the mountains, surrounded by trees and nature. As a result, you may encounter wildlife, as this is their home and we are merely guests. Wildlife may include flying insects, spiders, ants, squirrels, flying squirrels, mice, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, snakes, turtles, coyotes, and black bears. Smaller creatures and insects can occasionally find their way inside depending on the outside conditions. We have monthly exterminator visits to minimize this, but being in the mountains, anything is possible.

Additionally, please note that the mountain infrastructure differs from that of the city. Small wind or rain storms can occasionally cause power or internet outages in specific areas, including our home. Power outages may affect the water supply as we are on wells and the well pumps need power to work. Usually, these outages are restored within 8-10 hours, which is a quick turnaround given the weather conditions. For outages lasting less than 24 hours, no refund or compensation will be provided. For outages exceeding 24 hours, compensation will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

Lastly, please be aware that extreme heat or cold waves can put stress on the house's heating or cooling systems, and these systems may struggle to keep up during very high or very low temperatures.

◆◆◆ Summer Bookings ◆◆◆
During Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, this is our busiest season. Check-in time is at 5 PM, and early check-in is nearly impossible. If we can accommodate an early check-in, the earliest would be 3 PM. If you need to arrive earlier than 3 PM, we recommend booking the day before to ensure you can arrive any time on your desired day.

◆◆◆ Winter Bookings ◆◆◆
During winter months, it is highly recommended to have a vehicle with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or 4x4 capabilities due to potential heavy snowfall.

◆◆◆ Supplies ◆◆◆
We provide a starter pack of household essentials (paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish detergent). If the property includes a dishwasher, washer, and dryer, we also provide cleaning agents for those. Guests staying for longer durations or with larger groups should bring additional supplies. Personal toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), q-tips, deodorants, or other personal care products are not provided.

The house includes cooking ware (pots, pans, plates, utensils, baking dishes), but guests need to bring personal grocery items (seasonings, flour, sugar).

◆◆◆ Community Information ◆◆◆
We are located in a private gated community that requires a guest registration form for security and emergency purposes. The form will ask for full names and ages of each guest, as well as vehicle and driver information, including the main registrant's license ID number and the plate numbers of all vehicles entering the community. Names on the forms must match the legal ID of the driver.

◆◆◆ Pet Rules ◆◆◆

If you are bringing your pet during your stay, please be aware of the following rules:

◆ Pet Fee: We will allow up to 3 pets to stay. The fees are as follows: $25 per stay per pet and a $100 additional pet cleaning fee. This will be collected after your reservation is booked through the app.

◆ Keep Dogs Leashed: Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside. The mountain area is home to various wildlife, including bears, foxes, coyotes, other dogs (wild or loose), skunks, raccoons, and snakes. Keeping your dog on a leash is essential for its safety, as encounters with these animals can be dangerous.

◆ No Overnight Outdoor Stays: Do not leave your dog outside overnight. Unless your dog is a livestock guardian dog, it may become prey for bears or other wildlife.

◆ Clean Up After Your Dog: Please pick up after your dog when it goes potty. Other families, including those with small children, stay at our home and do not want to step in it.

◆ Keep Pets Off Furniture: Please keep pets off human furniture.

◆ ◆ ◆ Cancellations ◆ ◆ ◆
Please review our cancellation policy. We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, as last-minute cancellations are non-refundable.

◆◆◆ FAQs ◆◆◆

◆ Q. Can you check in early or check out late?
A. Early check-in or late check-out possibility is determined the day before arrival. If granted, early check-in is at 3 PM, and late check-out is at 1 PM at no cost. For earlier arrival or later departure, a $75 fee per 2 hours applies. Booking the day before or after your desired stay ensures the ability to check in early or check out late.

◆ Q. Do you offer any discounts or additional discounts?
A. Our listed price is the best available.

◆ Q. Do you supply firewood?
A. No, firewood is not supplied and must be purchased by guests.

◆ Q. What's the latest we can check in?
A. Check-in is anytime after 5 PM, with no cutoff time.

◆ Q. Do we have to bring propane to use the grill?
A. No, propane is provided. If it's not hooked up to the main house propane, a canister is attached to the grill, with a spare available on the property.

◆ Q. Do I need to bring sheets or towels?
A. All beds will be made with linens prior to check-in. Bath towels are provided for the number of guests in your reservation up to the max guest count allowed in the house.