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

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Pool
Parking available
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Goulsboro, PA

Tobyhanna State Park
Lake Watawga
‪3 min drive‬
Big Bass Lake
‪8 min drive‬
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom #3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom #4

4 Single 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.

Property manager

Joe & Leanne Christel

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 2:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Pets are allowed for a fee of $20/night/pet

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

On-site 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 area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this holiday home is 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Kalahari and Summit Lanes. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.

Goulsboro, PA

What's nearby

Larsen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Lake Watawga - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
Big Bass Lake - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
Gouldsboro State Park Beach - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
Kalahari - 24 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
‪Kay's Daily Grind - ‬15 min drive
‪Country Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
‪The Dutchman - ‬5 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.

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).

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!?

Checkout is at 2:00 PM.

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

This family-friendly Gouldsboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Lehigh River and Larsen Lake. Lake Watawga and Gouldsboro State Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

BRITTANY F.

12 Jun, 2025

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

8/10 Good

James H.

13 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

3 Apr, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Wendy A.

29 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

3 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

JAVIER N.

30 Nov, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Mayra C.

21 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Zackary M.

4 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

9 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

29 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

V C.

7 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

joe p.

12 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

5 Aug, 2024

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

17 Nov, 2003

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.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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12 Nov, 2003

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.

10/10 Excellent

Nida L.

5 Aug, 2023

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

Lake vacation

We had a great time at the house. Everything was clean and ready for us to move in. The lake toys were a plus. Wish the water was a bit deeper and better for swimming but we made it work. The dock and the fire pit were great. One thing is we wished check in time was earlier and check out could be earlier, we left by 9am! We did get notified the house was cleaned and we could go in an hour before official check in. Nice quiet and peaceful place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

16 Jul, 2023

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

Lake Life

Lovely house on peaceful Larson Lake. Super clean. Canoe, kayak, and rowboat were great. Caught a few fish. Made smores at the firepit. Road miles on our bikes. House is as advertised: rustic with modern amenities. Joe was an excellent host.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis K.

23 Jul, 2015

Great relaxing family weekend

Had a wonderful family reunion traveling from the DC area and Western New York relaxing at this quiet and cozy lakefront home. I didn't even realize there were neighbors till day 3. It was well kept and the owners were easy to deal with answer all my questions in a very timely manner. We love the large outside eating area. Enjoying all our dinners there. We had a wonderful time playing family games, nightly campfires, canoeing. Our grandson love the beach toys and playing in the sand. Thank for sharing our home

6/10 Okay

Wendy D.

25 Jun, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Review

Advertisement showed house with beach and chairs and there was no beach with chairs. Back door was hard to close and lock. Screened in porch had a musty odor. Were out of supplies that were advertised as there. Other than that everything else was fine. Enjoyed seeing the wildlife and my boys enjoyed the lake and the relaxation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dina N., Levittown

14 Aug, 2023

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

Great Family Lakefront Cabin

My family and I just stayed here and we enjoyed our stay, especially the boats. All boats are here as pictured. The bathrooms are beautiful and and the outdoor deck is so nice and made of beautiful material and wraps around and has up and down dividers so a dog or child won’t fit through. The rooms were roomy and the kitchen was well equipped and the appliances were clean. They have just about everything you need , so don’t overpack. We relaxed so much that we never even went to get our passes. Even when we went fishing we caught several kinds of fish including perch, crappy, pickerel and bass. We also appreciated the gas grill and screened in patio. The cabin is in a quiet area on a-de-sac and the deer were out there everyday . As well, the fire pit area was gorgeous!! The furniture is beautiful and new and such a nice material. There is also fresh cut firewood and such a great dock with a bench. This cabin is on a lake, in the woods with such an amazing lakeside view.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon E.

28 Apr, 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel W.

13 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

30 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Maria K.

18 Oct, 2022

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

Our warm weekend on a chilly day

We enjoyed our stay so much!! It felt like our own family home was waiting for us- the fireplace made us feel warm and cozy after our hanging out by the lake-we loved being there! Can’t wait to go back! Great hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M., Groton, NY USA

8 Sept, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Lake house

The location on the lake is really nice, I love that there are boats and firewood included. The house was exactly as described and by itself has plenty to enjoy. The only issue I experienced was checking into the gatehouse the guy there seemed like he had never worked with guests before and was kind of rude. He didn't care about the registration code the owners sent us and we had to explain multiple times in detail why we were there. Another minor thing I'll mention (and to be fair it was noted in the listing), but to not include sheets is a little frustrating. The rental service suggested is quite overpriced and buying sheets outright was cheaper.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022