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Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes

Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes

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Overview of Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

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  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

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Drums, PA
  • Popular LocationHickory Run State Park25 min drive
  • Popular LocationNescopeck State Park27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMohegan Sun Arena31 min drive
  • AirportWilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)40 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2nd floor

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Double Futon

Basement bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

First floor left

1 Queen Bed

First floor right

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

1st floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

2nd floor bath

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Basement bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes

Private Pocono area home with lake access. Please note, this property is located about 20 minutes west of Lake Harmony, on a larger, private 130 acre lake named 'Lake of the Four Seasons' which is in the community called 'Beech Mountain Lake'. It is an electric motor only lake. Easy access off I-80 / Mt. Top exit (just east of the I-81/I-80 junction). Enjoy a beautiful 160 acre lake on the western edge of the Pocono region. Escape the commercialism and crowds of other Pocono area lakes. Beech Mountain Lake is a private gated community with it's own freshwater lake.

Kalahari Indoor Waterpark and Great Wolf Lodge are both about a 45 minute drive to the east, and Knoebel's Amusement Park and Campground is about an hour drive to the west. Miniature golf, driving range, and 18 hole golf course (Edgewater Golf Course) are 2 minutes from the entrance of the community. Sand Springs is another well known course which is about 5 miles from Beech Mountain Lakes.

Mohegan Sun Casino is 30 minutes north on I-81.

From May through October, enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding. We have 3 canoes, 3 kayaks and a stand-up paddleboard (the paddleboard is only to be used by adults or supervised children) to use. The lake, once used by the PA Fish Commission for spawning fish, is an electric only-motor lake. Excellent fishing for Large-mouth Bass, Perch, Pickerel, and even trout (the lake is stocked with Golden, Rainbow and Brown trout in spring for kids fishing derby). Enjoy spectacular mountain views and clear blue skies while boating on the lake. Lake is also excellent for swimming. Our community private beach is great for kids to swim and play in the sand, and it is free to use for all guests! Whitewater rafting and biking on the 'Rails to Trails' at Lehigh Gorge State Park (20 minutes away).

Enjoy hiking trails and cross country ski trails at Nescopeck State Park, just a couple miles down the road.

The home has a quiet path down to the lake's edge where you can launch canoes and kayaks, or just sit and enjoy the quiet and the scenery. Property borders a forested green area on the right, giving exceptional privacy. Virtually all the activities you can imagine that you could do outdoors in Pennsylvania, you can do here. Restaurants, shopping, attractions are minutes away.

The house has a beautiful open 2-story living room, with lots of windows for natural light, that also opens to an inviting screened-in porch which is perfect for morning reflections (and coffee!) and evening conversations. There is also a gas grill outside of the screened-in porch.

The lower level has a combination pool table/air hockey table, along with ping-pong. Two flat-screen smart TV's are in the home, along with a Blu-Ray player and WiFi. Plenty of board games area also at your disposal.

The upper level has a bedroom with a queen bed and a twin bed with a pull-out trundle bed. This bedroom has it's own bathroom. The loft has a queen-sized futon which quickly converts to a bed.

The main level has two bedrooms, each with a queen bed. There is a full bathroom on this level.

The lower level has a bedroom with two sets of bunk beds, perfect for the kids (top bunks not suitable for teens or adults). There is also a full bathroom on this level as well.

The dining area has a wonderful table that seats 10, perfect for family meals or game night.

The community clubhouse also has outdoor tennis courts, beach volleyball, bocce, shuffleboard, kids playground, game room and it's own private swimming beach. It has a restaurant with outside deck dining. You are permitted to use these facilities with payment of service/usage fee.

This is not a party house. No loud music or excessive partying. This is a family neighborhood. Must be quiet after 9:00 PM. No fireworks. Violation will result in eviction without refund.

Please note that we do not have a house phone. However, we have Wi-Fi and most cell phones do get a good signal from our house.

The house does not have air conditioning, but being nestled in the trees and along the lake, a wonderful breeze blows through, keeping the house cool. There are also ceiling fans in every bedroom.

Also, we do NOT provide linens or bath/beach towels, so please plan accordingly There is a linen service that you can use, Pocono Linens, and you can arrange a drop-off and pick-up of whatever you need. Their number is 1-888-834-0362.

There are outdoor security cameras on the property.

Property manager

Bill Downs
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Lower-level woodburning stove not available to renters.
2-night minimum stay. No exceptions.
One-week notice for reservation is required.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Drums

Located in Drums, this holiday home is in the mountains and on a lake. White Haven North Trailhead and Jack Frost Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark and Chacko's Family Bowling Center. Consider Penn's Peak for a night out or Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary if you're travelling with kids.
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Drums, PA

What's nearby

  • Eckley Miners' Village - 23 min drive
  • Hickory Run State Park - 25 min drive
  • Nescopeck State Park - 27 min drive
  • Mohegan Sun Arena - 31 min drive
  • Jack Frost Mountain Resort - 35 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 14 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Breakfast World Family Restaurant - 13 min drive
  • Wendy's - 9 min drive
  • Grace's Vault - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy mountainside retreat with lake access to recharge or relax! Kayaks, canoes located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Laurel Mall, Community Park and Eckley Miners' Village. Lehigh River and Lake Agmar are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stacey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Presidents Day Weekend
We had a wonderful weekend at the Downs house on the lake! Bill was always avail for questions and provided us with up to date info. It snowed so we had a beautiful backdrop for the lake house and the kids loved the sledding hill. The house was beautiful, so warm and inviting and had everything you needed to enjoy your stay, We would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great New Years Getaway!
We just finished our fantastic New Years getaway here and loved every minute of it! The house is beautifully set up with enough space for all enjoy their time. The kids loved the basement with their own TV set up and hours of game playing on the ping pong and pool tables! The pictures don't do the house enough justice of how nice it really is! Everything is updated and the host was amazing with having it stocked with all the little things you could use. Any questions for the host were answered immediately and the whole process was super easy. Would love going back in the summer time to enjoy the lake activities and sunsets on the screened in porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lakehouse Vacation
Everything was perfect!! We had an amazing last minute vacation due to the kindness of the owners!! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Li X.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great House for vacation
This is our second stay in this house. We had a great time staying at Bill's place again. House was clean with all essentials in order. Great lower level for kids/teens, with table tennis, air hockey, pool and foosball table. Definitely recommend the place if you are planning a trip to Pennsylvania for skiing or the lake life. The community center also has swimming pool and indoor basketball and squash ball you can play. Perfect house for multiple families together
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Loxahatchee, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing & Comfortable Getaway
We really felt at home. The home was nicely decorated, spacious and clean. My kids loved the basement games and kept them busy. Really wish we could have stayed longer to take advantage of the pool in the clubhouse and rent a pontoon boat. The home has no AC but that wasn't an issue when we were there because it was cool outside. We would highly recommend this home. Thank you Bill for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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