Updated RANCH game room, fire pit, bikes, kayaks!

Entire home in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

  1. 8 guests
  2. 3 bedrooms
  3. 6 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Wendy
  1. Superhost
  2. 9 years hosting

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Top 1% of homes

This home is one of the highest ranked based on ratings, reviews, and reliability.

In Bear Creek Lakes, steps from the lake

Bear Creek Lake is about a 4-min walk away, with the community pool, beach, and playgrounds all nearby

A dedicated game room

A converted garage with a pool table, foosball, shuffleboard, arcade games, and mini ping pong

Spotless and thoughtfully stocked

Guests highlight how spotless and well-stocked the home is, with many calling it the best they've stayed at
This family friendly ranch home is in Bear Creek Lakes Community in Jim Thorpe.
Only 10 min drive to historic Jim Thorpe Train. We are walking distance to the lake, pool, playgrounds & basketball courts! The living room has an 82" TV and double sided gas fireplace open to the dining room. The heated garage has arcade games, a pool table, foosball and shuffleboard. The backyard has a deck, BBQ, fire pit and outdoor games. We are close to Blue Mountain, Jack Frost and Big Boulder ski resort.

The space
The home is modern, light and spacious. We have central air conditioning! The full walls of windows in the main room bring the outside in. The garage has been converted to a game room with pool table, shuffle board, foosball, mini ping pong and arcade style games. We have something for everyone to enjoy. (board games, card games, blocks, bubbles, play cars and trucks) The deck and fire pit area are setup for entertaining. We supply the seasoned firewood and the smores! We have snow shoes available for use in the winter. There are several outdoor games available for your enjoyment. We have tennis rackets and pickle ball racquets to use on our community courts. In the summer you are welcome to use our bikes, scooters, kayaks and paddle boards. Please bring your helmet for the bikes and be sure to wear a life jacket while out on the lake kayaking and paddle boarding. (It is the law)
For ease of use heating is 3 zone hot water baseboards. The dedicated in wall heater in the garage is available from September 15 to June 1.

Guest access
Guests have access to the entire property excluding the outdoor locked sheds and owner's closets.

Other things to note
The pool opens for the weekends starting Memorial Day. It does not open for full weeks until approximately June 7th.
The propane fireplace will be only decorative from June 15 to September 15. There will be flameless candles inside.

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What this place offers

Shared beach access
Kitchen
Fast wifi – 213 Mbps
Dedicated workspace
Free driveway parking on premises – 6 spaces

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 242 reviews.

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Where you’ll be

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Bear Creek Lake is full of amenities. A seasonal heated pool (Memorial to Labor Day) beaches, boat dock, fishing areas, playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts to name a few. The area is mostly flat, perfect for walking and biking.

Only a 5 minute drive to Pocono Whitewater and Skirmish!

Less than a 10 minute drive to the center of Jim Thorpe. Be sure to visit the many shops, restaurants and the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railroad.

We are less than a 20 minute drive from Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Areas.

Mohegan Sun is approximately 30 minutes away. Casino & Entertainment!

Just some of the area destinations
1. Penn's Peak 3.2 mi
2. Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark 9.7 mi
3. Blue Mountain Ski Area 11.3 mi
4. Big Boulder Ski Area 8.9 mi
5. Big Boulder 9.5 mi
6. Mauch Chunk Opera House 5.9 mi
7. Jack Frost Mountain Resort 12.6 mi
8. Hickory Run State Park 6.8 mi
9. Country Junction 6.1 mi
10. Jim Thorpe Memorial 4.3 mi
11. Pocono Raceway 12.3 mi
12. Asa Packer Mansion Museum 5.8

Meet your host

Superhost
242 reviews
5.0 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
My work: Real Estate / Rt LEO
Speaks English
You can typically find me outside, exploring and enjoying life. I live for new adventures and love to share my finds with others.

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