Chalet

Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts!

Lakefront chalet with water park and sauna

Our beautiful home surrounded by nature in the winter.

Curl up by the fireplace with a glass of wine and a good book.

Play a friendly game of Russian billiards in our fantastic game room!

Perfect place to drink wine with friends, enjoying the serenity of the Poconos.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location

Exceptional

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 123100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Pool
Dryer
Washer

Explore the area

Gouldsboro, PA

Place, Larsen Lake
‪3 min walk‬
Place, Big Bass Lake
‪6 min drive‬
Place, Lake Watawga
‪6 min drive‬
Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4th Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

5th Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 4 Single Beds

Ground Floor

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Ground Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Main Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

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

Top Floor Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts!

For a great Poconos family vacation, you deserve a beautiful home full of cozy charm and warmth. Close to all the fun activities in the area, our spacious home is located in a gorgeous, nature-filled, gated community with great amenities.

30 minutes from Camelback Ski Resort!

You'll have everything you need to enjoy Poconos from your own home with an outdoor hot tub and your own private sauna! Ideal for relaxation any night of the year.

When your family is visiting the Poconos, don’t settle for a dreary, cramped cabin... our huge ski-chalet style home includes tons of great features to enjoy in between skiing, boating, hiking, shopping and all the fun you’ll find in the area!

While many Poconos vacation homes haven’t been renovated in decades and lack the modern touches that make your stay more comfortable, our house was totally renovated in 2019 and includes stainless appliances, granite counters, an easy to use hot tub, and more!

MAIN FLOOR
★ Leather recliners to enjoy the 65-inch Smart TV, Xbox, board games and a gas fireplace
★ Master suite with a queen bed, full private bathroom, walk-in closet and access to the wrap-around deck
- Plack-n-play crib is available!
★ 2 bedrooms with queen beds
★ Fully stocked and renovated kitchen with a French door refrigerator (dispenses water and ice), gas range, dishwasher, Nespresso machine (takes classic Nespresso pods) and lots of small appliances.
★ Dining space fits 10 comfortably (extra stools and high chair available!)
★ Full bathroom with shower/tub
★ Screened-in porch

TOP FLOOR
★ 1 bedroom with a queen bed
★ 1 bedroom with bunk beds - stocked with toys, games & books!
★ Full bathroom with shower/tub

GROUND FLOOR
★ Massive game room featuring a Russian billiards table, arcade machine and poker table
★ Private sauna + rainfall shower!
★ Wet bar
★ Wood-burning fireplace
★ 65-inch smart TV
★ Full-sized bed in a semi-private section
★ Full bathroom with shower/tub
★ Quick access to the hot tub

WRAPAROUND DECK & BACKYARD
★ Outdoor private hot tub
★ Lots of outdoor dining options
★ Swinging bed and bench
★ Firepit with Adirondack chairs
★ Propane grill

WE'RE FAMILY-FRIENDLY & PET-FRIENDLY!
Besides the multitude of family-friendly activities to do in the community and surrounding area, we stocked our home with amenities perfect for your little ones:
★ A dedicated kids' bedroom with toys, books, and games
★ Pack-n-play crib and room darkening shades
★ Highchair and children's utensils
★ Gaming console

You will have access to the entire home and backyard. Our hot tub is exclusive to the home and can be enjoyed year-round! Our community values peace and quiet so please use the hot tub at a respectful volume after 10:00 PM.

Please note: The primary guest making the booking must be 25 years of age or older and be present at check-in. The maximum number of guests is 12 people, including children and infants.

Guests 7 and older need to obtain a wristband in order to use the community amenities.
• Daily Passes = weekdays $8, weekend and holidays $10 (per day, per person)
• Weekly Passes = non-holidays $30, holiday week $50 (per week, per person)

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

The community WILL charge $240 per noise complaint

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

$150 per day fee for guests who smoke

Community guest form must be filled and sent to us 7 days before check-in. If your guests change, you must update us so security is notified.

Please use the outdoor hot tub at a respectful volume after 10:00PM. The community will charge fees for noise violations.

The primary guest making the booking must be 25 years of age or older.

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

Note from host: The community WILL charge $240 per noise complaint

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this chalet is in the mountains and on a lake. Lake Wallenpaupack and Wood Winery 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. Consider The Pavilion at Montage Mountain for a night out or Kalahari if you're travelling with kids. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Gouldsboro, PA

What's nearby

Larsen Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Big Bass Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
Lake Watawga - 6 min drive - 3.9 km
Gouldsboro State Park Beach - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
Kalahari - 25 min drive - 32.4 km

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

‪Country Cafe - ‬17 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬19 min drive
‪Kay's Italian Resturant - ‬18 min drive
‪Kay’s Daily Grind - ‬18 min drive
‪Happy Family - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts! pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Snowy Cozy Retreat with Hot Tub, Fireplaces & Private Sauna near Ski Resorts! located?

This family-friendly Gouldsboro chalet is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Larsen Lake and Lehigh River. Gouldsboro State Park and Tobyhanna State Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Terri D.

14 Sept, 2025

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

The house was beautiful!! It had everything we needed for a great vacation. A two minute walk to the lake, hot tub, sauna, game room, wet bar, fire pit, and so much more!!! Our family had a memorable week, one we will never forget!!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachael W.

23 Aug, 2025

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

We had a family party of 11 and we had plenty of room for everyone. We loved the hot tub, sauna, firepit and the short walk to the lake where we kayaked, used our paddle boards, fished, and played volleyball. We also took advantage of the community pool. We hiked the nearby state Park and spent the week enjoying time with our family. We would highly recommend staying at this house. The host was extremely responsive and answered all of our questions quickly before and during our stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Relaxing Lake Vacation

Had a wonderful time staying at this house. Clean and comfortable with lots of fun things to do. Owners were very friendly, helpful and responsive throughout.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda C.

11 Jul, 2025

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

Loved this house and the settin

Our family stayed at the wonderful property for 4 nights the beginning of July. We found the house very clean at check in. This house is big with 5 bedrooms, a screened in porch, large decks and a play area and bar in the lower level.The setting is beautiful on wooded lot. We saw deer every evening and the children loved that. For us the biggest benefit was the small beach at Larsen Lake. We could almost see it from the house. My grandson loved swimming to the platform and back to the beach. We saw the pool and it was very large with lots of chairs. We did not take advantage of the pool because our grandson loved the beach.I recommend this property especially for families.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sanjay U.

16 Oct, 2019

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

Awesome Weekend

Great house and host. Extremely clean. Beautiful surroundings and everything worked great inside the house! Lots of space for kids and adults. Sauna is great and hot tub too!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

18 Feb, 2024

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

Just what we hoped for.

We will for sure be coming back. We loved the house and enjoyed many aspects of it. Vicky was so helpful and was gracious when answering all my questions.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denis K.

11 Feb, 2019

Amazing Time in an Amazing House!

We had an amazing time in Rami's home. Very warm and cozy home. We had plenty of fresh towels, everything was clean and felt taken care of. Sauna gets HOT! Overall, highly recommended. We'd love to stay again in the future. Thank you for your hospitality and the amazing weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

allison h.

29 Aug, 2020

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

Lovely getaway surrounded by nature

The home was just as described. Lovely large home with all the amenities and perfect location right by the lake. Quiet, wooded neighborhood, perfect for long walks, sitting outside and relaxing in the hot tub. We were two families, total of 6. The house was just perfect, you could find space alone or gather with everyone in the spacious living room, downstairs recreation room, upstairs deck, screened patio or deck with large patio furniture. Would definitely recommend and come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Fantastic house and owners!

We rented this house for a couple families for an extended summer weekend and enjoyed ourselves immensely. The house was spacious and well furnished, and everything was as advertised. The AC units were more than adequate to keep us cool during a very hot and humid weekend. The cushions on the outdoor patio furniture could probably use some cleaning or replacing, but that's very minor. Overall we were very pleased with the house and the entire renting experience. Vicky (and Rami) were extremely helpful and patient with us every step of the way, especially working through the Big Bass Lake community registration process. We highly recommend this property for large family gatherings.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

16 Aug, 2024

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

Amazing house that is fun for all ages!!

Had such an amazing stay with our family. There were 12 of us and the house had plenty of room! We created so many memories with the endless entertainment inside of the house. The host, Vicky, was very helpful and responded quickly with issues that arose. We would love to stay here again! Our only complaint would be the big bass lake association itself which was a pain to deal with. Also, we were told the indoor pool was closed for the summer which was super disappointing because it rained most of our stay. The price for the amenities was expensive for all of us and we did not get much use out of them. I would recommend to future guests to carefully decide whether to get the weekly pass vs. daily passes depending on weather and other things. Our wrist bands were not checked at the lake either but could be because of the weather as well. The pool (short drive from the house) was amazing though! Wish we could’ve spent more time there. Overall I would definitely recommend staying here! It’s an amazing house with an amazing host!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renata H.

10 Aug, 2021

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

Wonderful house in an excellent area

Two grandparents, four adults and four children between the ages of 11 and 17 enjoyed this house for six nights. While the weather was a bit cool for July, we were able to enjoy the wonderful amenities provided by the house as well as the numerous activities in the region. The grandparents spent time every day in the sauna and hot tub, the kids enjoyed the arcade and video console in the basement, and the adults spent most of their time cooking and watching Olympics in the living room with the comfortable and abundant seating. We also enjoyed the beaches, beach volleyball, basketball, ping pong and wonderful pool in the community, and ventured out of the community for white water rafting and the Camelback water park. We enjoyed most meals in the screened in porch off the kitchen, although also ate meals on the very large back deck, which also afforded fabulous places to sit and rest. The neighborhood cat was ever-present, which we enjoyed. The house was tastefully decorated with many unexpected touches, and the kitchen was well-stocked with the essentials. The hosts were responsive to questions both prior to and during our stay. Overall an excellent holiday and we would welcome the opportunity to stay again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

1 Aug, 2022

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

Relaxing location great for families

This was our first stay in the Poconos as a family. The house was well-appointed and fit us and our kids as well as other family members. We really like the location, close to the little beach. We also drove to the pool on two occasions and that was great as well! There was enough space for everyone and we enjoyed the amenities that came with the house. The basement game room was a favorite of the kids as well as the nostalgic 40-somethings who searched for their favorite video games in the arcade. We played poker and did puzzles on the basement table. The firepit was perfect. The owner was very quick with responses to our inquiries and questions along the way. One note about the community (not having anything to do with the house or owners): we bought weekly passes, but you might be able to get away with buying a pass only on the day(s) you want to go to the pool. The beach and lake that were walkable did not have someone working there, so we did not have to show our passes. This might be based on who is available to work on a weekly basis. We also could not rent kayaks at the close beach and had to drive to the larger lake to rent them. It was a great time and the house is plenty large enough for extended family to share a great week in the Poconos!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich S., South Florida

27 Jul, 2023

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

We had a Wonderful Stay, but beware...

Our family had a great time at the house. The area was beautiful. We did some hiking, rafting, train rides, and enjoyed the entire Poconos area. The owner, Vicky, was extremely responsive to any questions we had. The ONLY issue we had was with the Big Bass Lakes community association. There are a lot of amenities available in the community, but apparently there are some amenities that are only available to owners. We purchased a bunch of passes to access the amenities, and were told immediately after the purchase that the indoor pool was under repair... and the fitness center was not available to us (a typo a brochure assumed it was). We asked for a refund and they refused to give us a refund, even though we had just purchased it. We had other issues with the community association regarding some of the other activities which really irritated us. Throughout it all, Vicky was great... even offering to reimburse us for a portion of the passes. We declined the offer... but the communities unreasonable actions really irritated us. It has left a bad taste in our mouth for that community.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

4 Sept, 2023

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

End of Summer Getaway

Took a 2 family mini-vacay before start of school with 2 children (age 8), 1 teenager, 3 adults and 1 grandfather. The house and location were fantastic! It was as described with tons of great spaces to separate for some peace & quiet (LOVED the screened in porch), or hang out together as a group. Would def return.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

4 Aug, 2022

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

Come for the house, not the community amenities

The house was well-equipped for a few families to stay here with small children and have a great time. There were plenty of pots/pans/dishware/blenders/waffle makers/insta pots/ kitchen appliances for us to cook every night. Theoretically, the house is located in a great community; however, the lake that is walking distance from the house was closed all week due to an e coli outbreak. As was the Tobyhanna lake nearby. The big bass lake was open, but the seaweed was out of control--up to the surface even in the middle of the lake--making swimming not so pleasant. There is a great community pool to use, but the people who worked at the administrative center lied and charged us more for weekly passes and keycards. They were very unfriendly and seemed upset about short term rentals in general. All said, we were content to spend time with ourselves in the house. We were able to grill, hang out in the hot tub, and the kids could play with the Xbox and old school arcade games. We also went on some nice family hikes in Tobyhanna and Gouldsboro State Parks as well as the Delaware Water Gap. And went kayaking on the Tobyhanna (we just couldn't swim).

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice H., Mt Laurel, NJ 08054

15 Aug, 2021

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

Wonderful home for a family vacation

Home layout was great for multi-generation family to spread out for sleeping arrangements. Proximity to beach was terrific. Easy walk for morning or evening time at playground for the grandchildren, or quiet early morning walk for mom, and then afternoon time at the lake where our granddaughters loved swimming out to the raft and jumping in. Beach was never crowded. Great amenities in the home. Very family friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

22 Jul, 2020

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

Great house, excellent communications

We had a wonderful stay at this property. There were a couple of issues, but Rami was incredibly responsive and helpful in resolving the issues as quickly as possible so that we could enjoy our stay. Thank you!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Amirali M.

24 Oct, 2019

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

Excellent house and hospitality

I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

8 Oct, 2019

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

Excellent for around 10 People

Highly recommend. Ample space for about 10 people, for daytime activities as well as comfortable sleeping arrangements. The outdoor deck space 360 degrees around the house is excellent with nice seating choices better than plastic chairs. Great built in entertainment with everything working perfectly fine, and the community offers good outdoor entertainment options too.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Edi A.

5 Oct, 2019

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

Great house

We had great experience with this house !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Filip C.

11 Apr, 2019

Amazing weekend getaway

Rami's house was just what I wanted for my birthday weekend with close friends. Arrivel was easy with detailed guidelines we got. First impression of house was fenomenal. Everything new and clean, with so much entertainment for everyone. I would highly recommend this house for big groups that want to get some rest from busy city life. Remi answered all questions we had really fast.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

25 Feb, 2019

Amazing place to stay!!!

We had such a good time staying in this house! ... The place is enormous and has plenty of room for everyone. The hot tub and sauna were my favorite part . I would recommend this house to anyone. Went to the mountain during the day Camelback is a short drive away and relaxed in the hot tub at night. Couldn't have asked for a better place to stay. This is the spot look no further!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yuriy P.

18 Jan, 2019

An AMAZING House!

My family loved our stay here. The house is very spacious and the amenities are top notch. We really enjoyed the billiards table and the Jacuzzi. The location is great too! The mountain was just 30 minutes away. Will definitely be staying here again. Thanks for a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Aydyn I.

7 Jan, 2019

Perfect New Year getaway. Our most relaxing family vacation yet!

We absolutely loved our New Year getaway in Rami’s beautiful home! We had 10 adults and 1 kid for the New year and the house was more than spacious! Everybody said they had a great time and my kid said he will remember this vacation. The owners are lovely people. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend staying here to any of our friends and family. 10 stars! Whenever I had a question for the owners they replied right away with an answer. Sauna, Pool table, and the Jacuzzi made the stay relaxing and enjoyable. Owners made sure We had everything we needed and more. House was spotless, with fresh towels and linen enough for 20 plus guests. I rate the whole experience with 10 stars. I couldn't have asked for better. I would highly recommend them. Thank you Rami for the beautiful House and making us feel at home.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

About the host

Hosted by Rami Abrams

We're avid travelers and also love hosting! For anyone visiting our home, we strive to provide a quality and relaxing experience because that's exactly what we look for when we travel.

Why they chose this property

We've been visiting the Poconos with our families and friends since we were children and it was always a magical place of nature, relaxation, quality time with family and friends.

What makes this property unique

Our home is unlike any others! While many Poconos vacation homes haven’t been renovated in decades and lack the modern touches that make your stay more comfortable, our house was totally renovated and includes stainless appliances, granite counters, a hot tub, private sauna and more!