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Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB

Family-friendly chalet in Jim Thorpe with a water park

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Front of Home w/ Wrap-Around Deck
Kitchen Area Attached to Great Room
Great Room
View of Stairs into Loft
Stone Wood-burning FP in Great Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Place, Lehigh Gorge State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Penn's Peak
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Jim Thorpe Memorial
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

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

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB

This custom-built home was built by the Homeowner himself. This home boasts new stainless-steel appliances, green energy-efficient HVAC, large wrap-around deck. Nature abounds through magnificent windows and bedroom balconies (upper floor) surrounding you with nature at its finest. It is nestled on 1.30 acres on a cul-de-sac. Located between downtown Jim Thorpe and JFBB ski area. Whitewater rafting located within minutes of the home. Our home is a magnet for those who enjoy adventure, as well as, tranquility. Beautiful scenery, peaceful, and quiet location. This home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a loft, laundry room, great room with beautiful wood-burning fireplace, wrap around deck with grill and gas firepit after a scenic hike or on those snowy nights after skiing and snowboarding all day. Enjoy entertainment with a game of pool or foosball while enjoying cocktails and sitting around the bar. This is a private lake community with a beach and playground.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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 to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
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

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, 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

Jim Thorpe

Located in Jim Thorpe, this chalet is in the mountains 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Pocono Raceway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jim Thorpe, PA

What's nearby

  • Lehigh Gorge State Park - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Penn's Peak - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Jim Thorpe Memorial - 19 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Camelback Ski Area - 32 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Blue Mountain Resort - 35 min drive - 49.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪HUNAN HOUSE - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riley's Pub - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the Beautiful Outdoors at the Boarding Bear Chalet- Mins to Rafting & JFBB located?

This family-friendly Jim Thorpe chalet is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Hickory Run State Park and Lehigh Gorge State Park. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary and Lehigh River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 81 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jaromir K.

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

Peaceful

Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter M., Long Island NY

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Easton, Pennsylvania

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y., Falls Church VA

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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P., Easton, Pennsylvania

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

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

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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