Come stay with Explore Poconos and escape to our spacious 5-bedroom home near Shawnee & Bushkill. Enjoy a newly added pool, hot tub, sauna, game room, & fire pit. Panoramic views & private wooded setting ensure a memorable retreat.
Pool is open as of 5/7/25
✦✦✦The Property:✦✦✦
✦ Premium 5-Bedroom, 3,000 sq ft Home in Marshal Creek
✦ Four-Story Layout with Stunning Cliff and Mountain Views
✦ Located Near Shawnee and Bushkill
✦ Secluded Wooded Lot at End of Cul-de-Sac
✦ Bring Your Pet for a Small Fee: $125 for the First Pet, $25 for Each Additional Pet
✦✦✦Indoor Features:✦✦✦
✦ Upon Arrival, Guests Enter a Spacious Four-Story Layout
✦ Main Floor Features a Large Kitchen, Dining Area, and Living Room with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows and Panoramic Views
✦ Master Bedroom on the Fourth Floor with Private Moroccan-Style Hammam (Sauna) and Separate Communal Bathroom
✦ Four Additional Bedrooms on the Second Floor (King, Queen, Dual Queen, Twin Day Bed + Pull-Out)
✦ Full Bathroom on Second Floor, with Two Bedrooms Offering Direct Access to the Back Deck from the Sauna
✦ Game Room on Ground Floor with Pool Table, Two Arcades, TV, and Cozy Wood Stove
✦✦✦Outdoor Amenities:✦✦✦
✦ Hot Tub Beneath the Deck for Year-Round Relaxation
✦ Seasonal Swimming Pool (Available Memorial Day–Labor Day)
✦ Fire Pit for Cozy Evenings Outdoors
✦ Private Natural Setting for Relaxation and Wildlife Viewing
✦✦✦Activities:✦✦✦
✦ Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area – 5 miles (10 minutes): Explore scenic hiking trails, waterfalls, and breathtaking views along the Delaware River.
✦ Shawnee Mountain Ski Area – 8 miles (15 minutes): Enjoy skiing, snowboarding, and tubing during the winter months, and festivals during the summer.
✦ Pocono Indian Museum – 6 miles (12 minutes): Discover the history and culture of the Delaware Indians native to the region.
✦ Bushkill Falls – 13 miles (20 minutes): Known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” this series of eight waterfalls is accessible via well-maintained trails.
✦ Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm – 15 miles (25 minutes): Experience Pennsylvania’s agricultural heritage through guided tours and demonstrations on this preserved 19th-century farm.
✦ Camelback Mountain Resort – 20 miles (30 minutes): Offers year-round fun with skiing, snowboarding, a water park, and zip-lining adventures.
✦ The Crossings Premium Outlets – 18 miles (28 minutes): Shop over 100 brand-name and designer outlet stores offering significant discounts.
✦ Great Wolf Lodge Water Park – 17 miles (27 minutes): An indoor water park resort featuring slides, pools, and family-friendly activities.
✦ Mount Airy Casino Resort – 22 miles (35 minutes): Try your luck at the casino, enjoy live entertainment, and dine at various restaurants.
✦ Pocono Raceway – 25 miles (40 minutes): Known as the “Tricky Triangle,” this raceway hosts NASCAR and other motorsports events.
✦ Kalahari Resorts & Conventions – 23 miles (38 minutes): Home to one of America’s largest indoor water parks, along with a spa and various dining options.
✦ Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway – 35 miles (50 minutes): Take a scenic train ride through the picturesque Lehigh Gorge State Park.
✦ Asa Packer Mansion Museum – 36 miles (55 minutes): Tour the well-preserved 19th-century home of philanthropist Asa Packer in historic Jim Thorpe.
✦ Hickory Run State Park – 40 miles (60 minutes): Explore over 40 miles of hiking trails, a boulder field, and beautiful picnic areas.
✦ Jack Frost Big Boulder – 30 miles (45 minutes): Twin resorts offering skiing, snowboarding, and tubing in the winter, and festivals in the summer.
Welcome to our spacious premium 5-bedroom, 3000 sq ft home nestled in Marshal Creek, conveniently located near Shawnee and Bushkill. This stunning retreat offers a plethora of amenities, including a hot tub, sauna with breathtaking mountain views from the back deck, game room, and fire pit.
Upon arrival, guests are welcomed into a four-story layout, the main floor featuring a large kitchen, dining area, and living room with floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the surrounding cliffs. Ascending to the forth floor, you’ll discover the master bedroom complete with its own Private Moroccan-Style Hammam (Sauna) and a separate bathroom for communal use.
Descending to the second floor, you’ll find the remaining four bedrooms, one equipped with a single queen bed, the other a king, one with a dual queen bed, and another with a twin day bed and twin pull-out option. A full bathroom complete this floor, with two of the bedrooms granting direct access to the back deck from the sauna.
On the ground floor, entertainment awaits in the game room, boasting a TV, full-sized pool table, two arcades, and a cozy wood stove for chilly evenings. Step outside through the ground floor doors to find the inviting hot tub nestled just beneath the deck, perfect for unwinding after a day of adventure.
A newly added swimming pool is also available from Memorial Day to Labor Day weekend.
Nestled on a very private wooded lot at the end of a cul-de-sac with few and far neighbors, this retreat offers tranquility and seclusion amidst nature’s beauty. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or excitement, our spacious home provides the ideal setting for a memorable getaway.
◆◆◆Please Note◆◆◆
Views from the deck or living room may be partially obstructed by tree foliage during the spring and summer months as the surrounding greenery fills in. Additionally, air conditioning is available in the main living room and the master bedroom only.
◆◆◆Pool is open from Memorial Day Weekend – Labor Day Weekend.◆◆◆
◆◆◆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 4×4 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).
◆◆◆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 the following: $25 per stay per pet and $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.
◆◆◆Hot Tub Disclaimer:◆◆◆
Use of the hot tub is at your own risk. Guests must follow all posted rules and guidelines. Children under 16 must be supervised at all times. For health and safety reasons, do not use the hot tub if you are pregnant, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or have certain medical conditions. Please shower before use, and avoid using lotions or oils that may affect water quality. We regularly maintain and clean the hot tub, but cannot guarantee chemical sensitivities or allergies. By booking this property, you acknowledge and accept all risks associated with hot tub use.
◆◆◆Pool Disclaimer◆◆◆
Use of the pool is at your own risk. The property owner and management are not responsible for any accidents, injuries, or loss of personal property that may occur while using the pool or surrounding area.
By using the pool, guests agree to the following:
◆ No lifeguard is on duty—swim at your own risk.
◆ Children must be supervised by an adult at all times.
◆ No diving, running, or horseplay in or around the pool.
◆ No glass containers in the pool area.
◆ Do not use the pool while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
◆ Guests must follow all posted pool rules.
The pool is professionally maintained and cleaned weekly, including prior to each guest’s arrival. However, outdoor debris (such as leaves or insects) may still accumulate between maintenance visits.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in loss of pool privileges without refund.
◆◆◆Fire Ban Disclaimer:◆◆◆
Please note that outdoor fires may be restricted during local fire bans, which can be enacted at any time due to weather conditions such as high winds or dry spells without notice. Guests are responsible for checking current fire regulations and adhering to all posted signage during their stay. During an active fire ban, use of the fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or any open flame is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in fines and immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the area safe from wildfire risks.
◆◆◆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.
◆ Q: Is the internet/Wi-Fi reliable enough for working from home, including video calls?
A: Yes, the property has high-speed internet that supports streaming, video calls, and remote work.
◆ Q: Can the property be used for filming commercials or as a production location?
A: Use of the property for commercial filming or production purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis. If approved, there is a minimum additional fee of $1,000 on top of the standard rental cost. Please contact us in advance with details about your project for consideration.
◆ Q: Can we have visitors at the property?
A: The maximum number of guests allowed is based on our permit and is listed in the property description. If you plan to have daytime visitors that would temporarily increase the number of people at the property, you must inform us in advance. However, please note that we do not allow large gatherings or excessive visitors. For example, if the permitted guest count is 8, you cannot invite an additional 12 people to bring the total to 20—even if they are just visiting for the day.
* Please treat our house as your own. If you wouldn’t do it there, don’t do it here. * Dogs: We will allow up to 3 dogs to stay the fees are the following: $25 per stay per dog and $100 additional pet cleaning fee. This will be collected after your reservation is booked through the app. We ask that you keep dogs off the human beds and couches. * No parties * Quiet Hours 9PM-8AM * Groups of 24 year old or younger prohibited * No smoking Inside – evidence of smoking will result in loss of deposit ($500). * No House or Scented Candles (Birthday Candles are ok) * ABSOLUTLY NO GLITTER! * Use of grill requires grill to be maintained and cleaned throughout and after use * Use of fire pit requires fire pit to be completely extinguished after use and chairs put back in their original location. *ACTS OF GOD: We will not refund, reimburse, or adjust any reservation or nightly rate for any acts of god that would impact any utilities for less then 24 hours including, Power, Water, Heat, or Internet. In the event an outage takes place for longer then 24 hours we will handle it on a case by case basis. Please note our house is located in the mountains next to other homes we are not immune from “Acts of God” “Acts of Gods” include but not limited to Rain, Snow, Ice, Lightning, Wind, Extreme Heat, Extreme Cold, Earthquakes and/or other things out of our control. *We will not refund, reimburse, or adjust any reservation or nightly rate for any acts of god that would impact your travel to or from our house. ***CHECK OUT*** Check out is at 11AM, failure to leave by 11am will result in a $500 late check out fee. Guests are responsible for the following items before checking out. +Put back all items and furniture to their original locations (including outdoor furniture or items) +There is to be no dirty dishes left in the sink. You can start a load in the dishwasher before you leave and we will put them away. +Take all garbage wood box next to garage +Close and lock all windows and exterior doors +Turn off all lights, ceiling fans, AC’s, and other electrical devices. +Set thermostats in winter to 60 in summer turn off acs. +Submit your review and let us know how your experience was.
