Summary

Come stay with Explore Poconos and escape to our 3-bedroom Lake Harmony chalet, a 6-min walk to the beach. Enjoy a wrap-around deck, hot tub, game area, loft bedroom, and a fire pit. Perfect for relaxation and memorable moments in the Pocono Mountains.

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✦✦✦The Property:✦✦✦ ✦ Charming 3-Bedroom Chalet in the Highly Sought-After Lake Harmony Area ✦ Just a 6-Minute Stroll to the Pristine Beach for Lakeside Relaxation ✦ Bring Your Pet for a Small Fee: $125 for the First Pet, $25 for Each Additional Pet ✦✦✦Indoor Features:✦✦✦ ✦ Convenient Mudroom for Easy Arrival and Unpacking ✦ Ground Floor Features an Exciting Game Area with Darts, Air Hockey, and Classic Arcades ✦ Laundry Room and Full Bathroom on the Ground Floor for Added Convenience ✦ Serene Tatami Room for Moments of Peaceful Contemplation ✦ Second Floor Offers Open-Concept Living Room, Dining Room, and Kitchen – Perfect for Socializing ✦ Two Bedrooms on Second Floor: One with King-Sized Bed, One with Full-Sized Bed ✦ Another Full Bathroom on Second Floor for Comfort ✦ Loft Bedroom on the Third Floor with Two Full-Sized Beds – Ideal for Kids ✦ Cozy and Comfortable Living Areas for Relaxation and Leisure ✦✦✦Outdoor Amenities:✦✦✦ ✦ Sprawling Wrap-Around Deck with Inviting Hot Tub Area on the First Floor ✦ Second-Tier Deck with Comfortable Seating and Grill for Al Fresco Dining ✦ Fire Pit in the Front Yard – Perfect for Roasting Marshmallows and Stargazing ✦✦✦Location & Surroundings:✦✦✦ ✦ Nestled in the Beautiful Lake Harmony Area, Offering Tranquility and Scenic Views ✦ Perfect for Family Vacations or Getaways with Friends, Surrounded by Nature and Adventure ✦✦✦Activities:✦✦✦ ✦ Big Boulder Ski Area - 2 miles (5 minutes): Enjoy skiing and snowboarding at this premier ski resort, offering diverse slopes for all skill levels. ✦ Split Rock Resort H2Ooohh! Indoor Water Park - 3 miles (7 minutes): Have fun at this expansive indoor water park featuring water slides, wave pools, and play areas for all ages. ✦ Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park - 10 miles (15 minutes): Explore a unique geological formation featuring a vast area covered by large boulders, offering a fascinating natural landscape. ✦ Hawks Falls - 12 miles (20 minutes): Visit this picturesque waterfall located within Hickory Run State Park, accessible via a short hiking trail. ✦ Lehigh Gorge State Park - 15 miles (25 minutes): Engage in activities like hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting along the Lehigh River in this scenic park. ✦ Pocono Raceway - 16 miles (25 minutes): Experience high-speed racing events at this renowned motorsports complex, also known as the "Tricky Triangle." ✦ Jim Thorpe - 18 miles (30 minutes): Explore this historic town, known for its Victorian architecture, museums, and outdoor activities like the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway. ✦ Skirmish Paintball - 18 miles (30 minutes): Enjoy thrilling paintball adventures in a variety of outdoor scenarios at one of the largest paintball facilities in the country. ✦ Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway - 18 miles (30 minutes): Take a scenic train ride along the Lehigh River, offering beautiful views of the gorge and surrounding landscapes. ✦ Mauch Chunk Lake Park - 20 miles (35 minutes): Relax at this recreational area featuring a lake for boating and fishing, along with picnic areas and hiking trails. ✦ Ricketts Glen State Park - 35 miles (45 minutes): Hike the Falls Trail to view 22 named waterfalls in this natural landmark, recognized for its old-growth forest and scenic beauty. ✦ Prompton State Park - 40 miles (45 minutes): Enjoy boating, fishing, and hiking in this tranquil park surrounding a 290-acre lake. ✦ Bushkill Falls - 45 miles (45 minutes): Visit the "Niagara of Pennsylvania," featuring a series of eight picturesque waterfalls accessible via well-maintained trails. ✦ Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours - 5 miles (10 minutes): Embark on guided outdoor adventures, including rafting, kayaking, and hiking, to experience the natural beauty of the Poconos. Welcome to our charming 3-bedroom chalet nestled in the highly sought-after Lake Harmony area, where natural beauty and lakeside relaxation come together harmoniously. Just a short 6-minute stroll away lies the pristine beach, offering you the perfect escape to sun-soaked shores. As you approach our retreat, you'll be greeted by a sprawling wrap-around deck and an inviting hot tub area on the first floor, setting the stage for a tranquil vacation. Upon entering, you'll step into a convenient mudroom, designed to make your arrival hassle-free, allowing you to unpack and settle in without a worry. Moving further, the ground floor beckons with an exciting game area featuring darts, air hockey, and classic arcades, ensuring hours of indoor fun. The ground floor also houses a laundry room, a full bathroom for added convenience, and a serene tatami room for those moments of peaceful contemplation. Ascend to the second floor, where an open-concept living room, dining room, and kitchen seamlessly blend together, offering the perfect setting for socializing and enjoying culinary delights. Two of the bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed and another with a full-sized bed, are also situated on this level, along with another full bathroom for added comfort. Venture up to the third floor, where a loft bedroom with two full-sized beds awaits, creating a cozy space open to the second floor, ideal for kids to enjoy. Outside, a second-tier deck awaits you with comfortable seating and a grill for those delightful al fresco gatherings. To complete the experience, our property also features a fire pit in the front yard, perfect for sharing stories and roasting marshmallows under the starry night sky. This Lake Harmony chalet offers a serene retreat in a picturesque setting, with ample space for relaxation, recreation, and memorable moments with your loved ones. Whether you're planning a family vacation or a getaway with friends, our chalet is a haven of comfort and leisure, promising a delightful stay in the Pocono Mountains. ◆◆◆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 4x4 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. ◆◆◆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.

Access

When booking guests will have access to the entire house except 2 closests.

House Rules

* Our property is located in a gated community which requires all guests to fill out a form with their information and all guests attending the stay. This form may include Names, Mailing Addresses, Ages, Vehicle Information. * 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-9AM * Groups of 24 year old or younger prohibited * 10 Overnight guests in total are allowed as per our communities rules. If it is found that there are more then 10 overnight guests staying it will immediately terminate your stay and all guests will be removed with no refund. * 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! * Renters are responsible to put all garbage inside the bear boxes located at the end of the driveway. 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. * Use of grill requires grill to be maintained and cleaned throughout and after use. We try to keep propane filled but guests are responsible for refilling it as they use it. * Use of fire pit requires fire pit to be completely extinguished after use. *Guests must follow all rules within the community. Guests will receive a packet when they check-in with all the community's rules. 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 place in garbage bins inside the bear box outside. +Close and lock all windows and exterior doors +Turn off all lights, TV's and other electrical devices. +Submit your review on AirBnb and let us know how your experience was.