Quiet Waters Cottage--Whole House, On The Water!

Entire home in Lehighton, Pennsylvania

  1. 4 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 2 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Carolyn, Tom
  1. Superhost
  2. 14 years hosting

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In Mahoning Valley, near Jim Thorpe

A quiet countryside setting about a 15-min drive to Jim Thorpe's shops, trails, and historic sites

Waterfront backyard with fire pit

Settle in by the creek or pond with a propane fire pit, grill, and multiple seating areas

Peaceful, cozy, and worth a return

Guests describe the cottage as peaceful and cozy, and many mention returning for another stay
Beautiful 2 BR cottage on the water between pond & creek. Whole house with fully equipped kitchen, dining area, living room with electric fireplace, work areas w/high speed internet, books, games, and ROKU TV. Primary bedroom faces pond; 2nd bedroom is creekside. Generator in case of power outage. Outdoors include: propane firepit & grill, picnic tables, games, seating by the water. This special get away is close to stores&Poconos seasonal activities; tucked away for your relaxation&enjoyment.

The space
Comfortable beds(2),writer's/work desks (2), outside propane fireplace, creekside seating, picnic table, propane grill, and more. Many recent items include upgraded internet, SMART TV/ DVD, mini-split heating/AC, new lighting, well-stocked kitchen (tools, spices, condiments), and premium bath linens. Plenty of parking (paved driveway). Guests have access to the entire home and outdoor space. Cottage is a remodeled (2024) mobile home, so ceilings are not 8'.

Guest access
We have many amenities, guests have use of the entire house and backyard/garden areas (between creek and house). Please note, the yard is private but the pond is joint property. It is a quiet peaceful area. No loud parties, please. NO SWIMMING, FISHING, OR BOATING AT THE POND. We prefer to rent to people 25 years old and older.

Located at the intersection of Laurel Rd. & Breezewood Rd., access our driveway by turning onto BREEZEWOOD Rd. This is a quiet country setting, a place to get away from it all, relax, enjoy, and rejuvenate. Lots of places to explore (Jim Thorpe, wineries, antiquing), eat, hike, bike, raft, and walk.

Nestled in Mahoning Valley, Quiet Waters Cottage is close to Lehighton, Weissport, Jim Thorpe (15 min. drive), the D&L Trail , Lehigh Gap Nature Center (20 min. drive), and several places for skiing, whitewater rafting, kayaking, biking, and hiking. After an active day, return to Quiet Waters for restful sleep. Enjoy a creekside dinner or visit some of the many local restaurants then take a long walk on the country roads. We have a library of books of various genres, DVDs and games for your use. Many good restaurants and places to visit. Lots to see and do! Explore the many shops, farm stands and festivals close by. Book your dates now!

Check out shows at Penn's Peak and Mauch Chunk Opera House.
Many shops and grocery stores close by- ALDI, Giant, SuperWalmart, Dollar Tree, etc.

Other things to note
Come, relax, rest, and enjoy. The pond is jointly owned by the houses along the road, but Quiet Waters Cottage guests are allowed to walk on pond property. No swimming, fishing, or boating in pond, please.

Where you’ll sleep

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What this place offers

Lake view
Waterfront
Kitchen
Wifi
Dedicated workspace

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Rated 4.94 out of 5 from 891 reviews.

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

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Where you’ll be

Lehighton, Pennsylvania, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Close to Jim Thorpe, Lehigh Gorge, Mauch Chunk Lake, Penn's Peak, Mauch Chunk Opera House, wineries and distillery, antique shopping, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, boating, biking, hiking, swimming, skiing.

Quiet Waters Cottage is nestled in a quiet area with access to all the Poconos/Mahoning Valley has to offer.

Meet your host

Superhost
926 reviews
4.94 out of 5 average rating
14 years of hosting
My work: retired teachers
Most useless skill: Wiggling my ears!
Tom & Carolyn are both retired teachers who love providing hospitality and building community. We have traveled widely and currently enjoy being grandparents, managing the 38 acres where we live, and fixing up old houses. Carolyn loves biking, sewing, and playing piano. Tom loves driving his tractor, envisioning creative home projects, and driving our Tesla. We own a wedding venue and are beginning a new business: Pocono Weddings LLC.

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