Gloria’s Nest hosted by Explore Poconos is a spacious contemporary cabin with 3 bedrooms plus bonus rooms, 2 baths, a fully stocked kitchen, sunroom, family room, and a mega game room. Enjoy a fire pit, hot tub, and deck with grill. Located in Brier Woods, just a 5-minute walk to the lake, beach, and courts, with 10 amenity passes included for guests.
✦✦✦The Property:✦✦✦
✦ Spacious 3-Bedroom, 2-Bath Contemporary Cabin with 2 Bonus Rooms for Extra Sleeping Space
✦ Fully Stocked Kitchen, Heated Sunroom, and Cozy Family Room with Bunk Bed and Pull-Out
✦ Bright, Open-Concept Living Room with Funky Design, Smart TV, and Gas Fireplace
✦ Outdoor Deck with Comfy Seating and Gas Grill – Ideal for Family Meals or Relaxing Evenings
✦ Fire Pit with Lighting and Covered Hot Tub for Year-Round Enjoyment
✦ Bring Your Pet for a Small Fee: $125 for the First Pet, $25 for Each Additional Pet
✦✦✦Entertainment & Recreation:✦✦✦
✦ Ultimate Mega Game Room on the Ground Floor
✦ Full-Sized Pool Table, Ping Pong, and Foosball for Hours of Fun
✦ Smart TV, Poker Set with Tabletop, Board Games, Card Games, Puzzles, and Books
✦ Lounge Area and Table with Chairs – Perfect for Game Nights and Gatherings
✦✦✦Location & Community:✦✦✦
✦ Located in the Brier Woods Community, Just a 5-10 Minute Walk to the Lake, Beach, Pickleball, Tennis, and Basketball Courts for Active Fun
✦ 10 Amenity Passes Included for Guests to Fully Enjoy Community Offerings
✦ Peaceful Setting Surrounded by Nature, Ideal for Families and Groups
✦✦✦Activities:✦✦✦
✦ Big Boulder Ski Area – 5 miles (10 minutes): Skiing, snowboarding, and winter fun for all levels.
✦ Lake Harmony – 4 miles (8 minutes): Fishing, boating, hiking, and scenic views.
✦ Split Rock Resort H2Ooohh! Indoor Water Park – 5 miles (10 minutes): Slides, wave pools, and family fun.
✦ Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park – 10 miles (15 minutes): Explore a fascinating field of massive stones.
✦ Hawks Falls – 10 miles (15 minutes): Easy hike to a beautiful waterfall in Hickory Run State Park.
✦ Lehigh Gorge State Park – 15 miles (25 minutes): Hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting along the river.
✦ Pocono Raceway – 18 miles (30 minutes): Thrilling NASCAR and motorsport events.
✦ Jim Thorpe – 18 miles (30 minutes): Historic town with museums and the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway.
✦ Skirmish Paintball – 18 miles (30 minutes): Large outdoor paintball fields for action-packed games.
✦ Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway – 18 miles (30 minutes): Scenic train ride through the gorge.
✦ Mauch Chunk Lake Park – 20 miles (35 minutes): Boating, fishing, picnicking, and hiking.
✦ Ricketts Glen State Park – 35 miles (45 minutes): Hike the Falls Trail with 22 stunning waterfalls.
✦ Prompton State Park – 40 miles (45 minutes): Hiking, fishing, and boating in a serene setting.
✦ Bushkill Falls – 45 miles (45 minutes): “Niagara of PA” with eight waterfalls.
✦ Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours – 10 miles (20 minutes): Rafting, kayaking, and hiking adventures.
Welcome to Gloria’s Nest, a beautiful contemporary cabin designed for comfort, relaxation, and fun. This spacious home offers three bedrooms, two additional bonus rooms with beds, a fully stocked kitchen, a bright dining and sunroom, a cozy family room, and two full bathrooms. Guests will also enjoy the ultimate spa experience along with a mega game room that promises entertainment for all ages.
On the ground floor, you will find the ultimate game room featuring a lounge area, pool table, ping pong, foosball, smart TV, table and chairs, poker set and tabletop, plus a collection of board games, card games, puzzles, and books. This level also includes one bedroom with a queen bed, a bonus room with another queen bed, and a family room with a bunk bed for lounging and relaxing. A sliding door from the family room opens to the patio and spa area, making it easy to step right into relaxation.
The second floor features a spacious open-concept living room and kitchen with a funky, colorful interior design, smart TV, and a cozy gas fireplace. The bright, heated sunroom is perfect for family gatherings or group dinners, as it fills the space with natural light and provides plenty of seating for everyone to enjoy. Also on this floor are two additional bedrooms, one with two twin beds and one with a queen, as well as a bonus room with two kid-sized beds and a full bathroom. A deck with outdoor seating and a gas grill makes this space ideal for enjoying meals or simply soaking up the fresh mountain air.
Step outside to experience even more. Guests can gather around the fire pit under the evening lights or unwind in the covered hot tub after a day of adventure. Whether you are roasting marshmallows, enjoying the night sky, or relaxing with friends and family, the outdoor space is designed to bring people together.
Although Gloria’s Nest is officially listed as a three-bedroom home, it also includes two additional bonus rooms with beds plus a family room with both a bunk bed and a pull-out, ensuring your group has plenty of sleeping options. The cabin is located in the welcoming Brier Woods Community, just a five-minute walk to the lake, beach, and community courts for pickleball, tennis, and basketball. To make your stay even more enjoyable, the house includes 10 amenity passes for our guests to use during their visit.
Self check-in with smart lock.
I am available and on call 24/7 should any guest need anything.
◆◆◆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).
◆◆◆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 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.
◆◆◆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: All guests—whether staying overnight or just visiting—count toward the property’s maximum occupancy limit. This includes daytime visitors. Guests beyond the allowed limit may not be permitted on the property, even if some guests leave and others arrive later. Please plan accordingly to stay within the occupancy rules.
* 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 25 year old or younger prohibited
* 10 Overnight guests in total are allowed as per our communities rules.
* No smoking Inside of house and garage – evidence of smoking will result in loss of deposit ($500).
* No House or Scented Candles (Birthday Candles are ok)
* ABSOLUTLY NO GLITTER!
* Renters are responsible to take all garbage out to the community compactors, there is to be no garbage left behind in bags or bins. If there is garbage left behind there is an additional $150 garbage removal charge that will be applied for removing the garbage from the house or garage.
* 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.
*Guests must follow all rules within the community. Major ones; NO FIREWORKS, no feeding animals, obey the speed limit (25MPH).
* If any fines or tickets are issued from our community during your stay for not following the rules or traffic laws, we will send a request to collect the fine to you, the primary renter through Airbnb immediately upon us receiving a fine or ticket. This also applies for any guest part of your reservation including overnight and daytime guests. The primary renter will be responsible for sending the fine amount to us directly, we will not accept payments from any other member of your party. Failure to pay within 48 hours of our request will result in $50 additional fee.
*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 and while it is in a community with 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, additional fees may apply if you check out later then 11am. 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 and recycling to compactors about 10 mins away.
+Close and lock all windows and exterior doors and ensure all garage doors are in the closed position.
+Turn off all lights, ceiling fans, AC’s, and other electrical devices.
+Submit your review and let us know how your experience was.
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