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Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today!

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Picture yourself relaxing in one of these Adirondack Chairs on Big Bass Lake
Family Room & Dining Area, Wood Burning Fireplace; Access to wrap around deck
Large open family room, comfortable sectional with 4 power reclining seats!
Our dog, Lou, relaxes as soon as he gets here!
Kitchen - Open to Dining Table and 2nd Floor Family Room

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12297.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Clifton Township, PA
  • Tobyhanna State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Watawga
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Big Bass Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Back Bedroom First Floor

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bedroom First Floor

1 Single Bunk Bed

Double Room First Floor

2 Queen Beds

King Bedroom Second Floor

1 King Bed

Main Bedroom King Bed

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Main Bathroom en suite

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today!

Come stay at our newly renovated chalet in the fresh mountain air. With a large wrap around deck, fire-pit and spacious yard big enough for games outside, the inside of the house has a big kitchen table, two family rooms, a pool table and a loft with foosball and bubble hockey. We can accommodate up to 12 people and 2 pets for your next trip to the Poconos. Located in Big Bass Lake, an award winning and Gold Star Certified premier community close to skiing, fishing, snow tubing and hiking. Big Bass Lake Community has seasonal amenities: two lake beaches, an indoor heated pool, outdoor Olympic sized pool, splash park, tennis courts, basketball courts, lake fishing, pickle ball courts, snowtubing, ice skating, a recreational center and more! The house is a short drive from Kalahari Water Park Resort, Great Wolf Lodge, Camelback Mountain Resort and Waterpark, Mt. Airy Casino, Montage Ski Resort, Jack Frost Mountain Resort, Pocono Raceway, Split Rock Waterpark, Lake Wallenpaupack, The Crossing Premium Outlet Shopping, golfing, waterfalls, state parks and more! In addition, there is a fantastic take out restaurant here in Big Bass and you can find a grocery store and restaurants within 15 minutes. Our 3,200 square foot chalet is located in the gated section of Big Bass Lake at the end of a quiet court on 3 acres with 5 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms, a wraparound deck and oversized loft on the third floor. Including free WiFi via a high end router, you, your friends and family (and pets!) will have plenty of comfortable space to spread out and work, school or play. Read our reviews! The house layout is great for multiple families coming together for a vacation with enough room to spread out.

While on your stay, you have much to enjoy at the chalet. If you enter from the ground floor, you'll find the first of two wood-burning stone fireplaces (firewood provided!), a pool table, a large sectional couch with multiple reclining seats for enjoying the tv with Hulu, Hulu Live, Disney+, Prime Video, a DVD player, Nintendo Wii and sound bar. There's also a full bathroom, 3 bedrooms and a full-sized washer and dryer. Head up the steps to the second/main floor and to the right, you will see another full bathroom and King bedroom (with iron and ironing board) and the primary bedroom including a King bed, TV with Hulu, Hulu Live, Disney+ and Prime Video via Roku, Roku tv, an en suite bathroom and its own private sliding door to the wraparound deck. On this main floor, enjoy a warm and large open floor plan with tons of windows and light, high ceilings, a kitchen that has granite counters and all the cookware needed for your stay. There’s a dining table that seats 8-10, another sectional couch with two reclining seats and chaise, a second large wood-burning stone fireplace, a 65” TV with Hulu, Hulu Live, Disney+ and Prime Video via Roku for optimal streaming, DVD player (with 3 drawers full of movies) and a sound bar for more game and movie enjoyment. You can head upstairs to the loft and play foosball, bubble hockey, board games or work from the desk or relax on the comfortable couches.

We are in the highest point of the Poconos so it typically stays cool in the house at night during warm weather months but we do have Mitsubishi split system ready for your air conditioned comfort and box fans in every bedroom. Outside, enjoy s'mores and relaxing by the fire pit, play a game of soccer, baseball or cornhole in the yard. We have 2 children's bicycles (two wheel; no training wheels), a Razor scooter, ladder ball, can jam and extra chairs for the fire pit or lake available for your use. We also have a charcoal grill, parking for up to 9 cars and wood for the fireplaces. You can also have an adventure and find your own sticks and wood for the fire pit in the wooded lot that’s yours for exploring. Thank you for booking!

Policies
-Please take care of our house so others can enjoy it, too.
-No smoking or vaping.
-Please note, in order to use the Big Bass Lake Community amenities, there is a fee per person per day. Children under 7 are free with a paying adult. $8 per person per day weekdays, $10 per person per day on weekends. Passes can be purchased at the administration office, clubhouse or recreation center (weekly and weekday discounts available). Beaches are open at your own risk year round and the outdoor pool is open late June through Labor Day. The indoor pool and snow tubing/sledding hill is open during the off season.
- Up to 2 Pets are permitted with a non-refundable $100 pet fee.
-Cleaning fee (aka Host fee) includes price for sheets via Pocono Linen rental but you can also bring your own and we can reduce the fee.
-Nightly fee is not based on guest total; no fee for added guests. Max 12 per the community.
-Beds each have a mattress cover, pillows with pillow protectors (extra pillows and fleece blankets provided), a duvet and quilt. Sheets are provided via our rental company but again, you can choose to bring your own. They will be delivered right to the front door on the day of your arrival in weatherproof tote boxes. All you have to do is put used sheets back in totes and place outside for pickup when you depart!
-Towels: Bath, Kitchen, Hand and Beach/Pool Towels will be available for you and included. The house is big so we do ask for you to wash and return them to their places before departure. You may also bring your own. Towels are not provided at the pools or lake.
-Charcoal Grill: A large Weber Charcoal grill is available as we do not have a garage to safely store propane tanks.

Winter Weather:
-In the winter months, it may snow and/or get icy. There is rock salt and a shovel at the house and if it snows where a plow is needed, our contractor will determine and come to clear the driveway. The Community is on private roads and will salt and plow, as needed.

Home Owner’s Association Rules:
Our community is part of a Home Owner’s Association. They have a list of rules and potential fines may result if broken. These fines will be passed back to you if charged.

Please consider the following before renting:
Noise:
-The operation of audio devices in such a manner as to disturb other individuals is prohibited.
-Excessively noisy parties that disturb other individuals are prohibited.
-Any property owner whose dog creates a nuisance by barking will be cited for noise.
-A quiet time from 11 pm to 7:30 am seven days of the week will be observed.

Guests:
-Rental requires information for Big Bass Lake detailing every guest for access through the gated security. A total maximum of twelve (12) renters/tenants/guests are permitted on the unit owners’ rental property either overnight or during the day for any rental property regardless of age. Initial $50 fee included in pricing but changes to application will cost $16/change.

Fire pit:
-Open Burning in fire pits in not allowed. No burning of brush or trees or anything of an inflammable nature other than for outdoor cooking, using a standard manufactured grill and using reasonable precaution, shall take place on members’ property. Any member or guest that violates this provision shall be fined and required to extinguish the fire at the direction of staff. A mesh screen must be on the fire pit when burning.

Fines:
-Fines imposed may be $500 for the first occurrence, $1000 for the second and $2000 for third. Fines will double for each repeat occurrence.

Property manager

Lisa Miller
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
All children must be in the total guest count.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Maximum of 2 pets permitted.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this chalet is in the mountains and on a lake. Some of the area's popular attractions include Kalahari and Montage Mountain Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Consider Keiper Park and Summit Lanes. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Clifton Township, PA

What's nearby

  • Larsen Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tobyhanna State Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Watawga - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Big Bass Lake - 10 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gouldsboro State Park Beach - 12 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kay's Daily Grind - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Country Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Dutchman - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today! pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly updated, great for families up to 12 & pets; book your summer trip today! located?

This family-friendly Gouldsboro chalet is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lehigh River, Big Bass Lake and Larsen Lake. Gouldsboro State Park Beach and Tobyhanna State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing House

We loved this house The host was great with the communication and the house was everything we hoped for and more. Everything was well stocked and there was plenty of room for the ten of us. We will definitely be going back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

carol m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas

Spent Christmas week at the house, plenty of room for everyone. Nicely decorated for the holidays. The kids loved the indoor pool at the clubhouse and sledding on the hill.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Forest F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay.

Our group of 7 adults and 4 kids had everything we could have needed. The house is spacious and comfortable. The hosts are responsive and wonderfully helpful. The house is well apointed, clean and well kept. We could not have asked for more.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and relaxing

Had a great weekend and loved the quietness of the area. The house was so nice and cute.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect house for family vacation!

Beautiful house with everything you could need. The owners were great. They responded quickly to questions and even had a basket with supplies to make s’mores for us on our arrival.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great visit

Great communication from the host and the house was roomy, private and well appointed for our two family get away. We didn’t visit the pool because the beach and swimming in the lake was so much fun. Great hiking nearby, highly recommend the 2 natural lands conservation areas. A great weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

John C.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleased in PA

Lovely stay in your clean, well- decorated, well- appointed home. Peaceful and enjoyable. loved our first grandparent gig, ( with visiting grandkids) s'mores on the pit!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL O., New York, NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent House with brand new amenities

Highly Recommended, house was refurbished too almost new. Bathrooms, Bedrooms, and living rooms are top notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for families

Very kid friendly. Well stocked for children and adults. Lots of room.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

October Weekend

This fully updated and great home is in a quiet and beautiful corner of this lakeside community. Loved the big open spaces to gather with family, as well as all the fun amenities they offered in their home (see pics)! The new showers and kitchen were a delight to use, and the ease of communication with the owner made everything that much better. Truly recommend to any large family for a weekend or a week, to take advantage of this fabulous home itself, as well as the natural beauty of the land...deer, wild turkeys, and loads of squirrels abound!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sharon c.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

4 family vacation

It was a great house for a family gathering. Lisa was very helpful with the 4 family questions. I would recommend this house to our friends.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Winter Getaway

Everyone had a great time. The space was perfect for our family and there was plenty to keep the grandkids occupied at the house when not out enjoying activities in the area. Would not hesitate to rent again. P.S. Be sure to pick up some cinnamon buns at Kay's. You won't be disappointed.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time!

My family and I do weekend getaways often and this is by far one of our favorite homes! It was very clean and the one small problem we had was resolved instantly, also Lisa allowed us to arrive and depart at any time we wanted as their was no booking after us, that has never happened and we appreciated it so much! Definitely recommend staying here my family can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

New Years Weekend

This was our second stay at this property. Lisa is a great host, very responsive. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need, the property was clean. The bedrooms were roomy and very comfortable beds.. We would definitely return!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sommer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect Family vacation home.

The house was exactly what my family needed. We traveled with 11 people and everyone was comfortable and had activities to enjoy themselves. If you can think it, it is there. The area is beautiful, and full of outdoor and city life adventures. Mrs. Miller and her Team thought of literally everything, are very responsive, and really care about you and your stay. I love that we chose to rent this property; our luck could not have been any better. Thank you, Lisa! Blessings to you, your Family, and your entire Team.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family weekend getaway

Thank you for providing such wonderful accommodations for myself and my extended family. The house was well maintained and clean. Thank you for providing fun family games along with anything we could need for our stay. Thank you for making the rental process so smooth. We are looking forward to renting again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break Getaway

The house was great - well-equipped, private and comfortable. Lots of wood for building fires. The inside of the house was very clean, but there were quite a few cigarette butts outside. Our dog loved the deck. The owner, Lisa, was very responsive. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best weekend getaway ever!

Lisa and her husband did everything they could to make our weekend getaway with the family and our dog as enjoyable as possible! We did get a surprise 35 inches of snow in two days that caused us to not be able to leave and the owners told us to stay and reduced the price and let us have a super late check-out the following day. The house is large and very clean and set up perfect for the large families looking for a great weekend!! We will definitely be coming back and staying again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Gathering

The house was perfect for our entire family. It was spacious with plenty of room to spread out. The kids LOVED the third floor game room. There was plenty of kitchen equipment. Thank you for a fun family vacation with great family memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Would rebook in a heartbeat!

The property was even better then pictured. We had 8 people stay comfortably, but could easily fit 12. Two separate hang out spots each area with fire place, large sectional couches and smart TV. Everything was super clean and Lisa (the host) was really thoughtful in her touches around the house and was great in terms of communication. I would recommend to family and friends and will definitely be rebooking!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Terrific host with wonderful house in great location!

We enjoyed a family reunion with 3 generations under one roof. Everyone loved the house from the youngest to the most senior member of the family. Rain or shine, this house is equipped to entertain offering a variety of things to do. Both the house and yard are spacious and private being surrounded by trees. One could never leave the property and be content; however the Big Bass Lake Community recreation center and pool is within walking distance just up the street and around the corner. Shopping is a short drive away. On a scale of 1 to 10 we give Lisa Miller and this chalet a 10!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue P., Rockland County NY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As promised & not disappointed

The house was as described and was clean and well supplied. We enjoyed the community lake activities and riding bikes in the quiet roads. The weather wasn’t great but we had plenty of games to play between clouds and space in the house for teens and parents to spread out in different living rooms. The kitchen got a lot of use as well. We had to go home and bring back a dog but they made it an easy add too. Thanks for a great place to hang with friends and family during our week away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay was good. House was as advertised!

Stay went well with a super clean house, clean linens (packaged and delivered from linen company), with great space and strong amenities. The home was as advertised and communication and checkin were flawless. I would recommend this house to all types of travelers including family trips and friends trips.. The home is a little drive (30 minutes) from attractions like the casino and outlets but doable. There were only two things needed to make stay perfect: a new grill and grass being maintained. We were early in season so grass being long is understandable but grill was unusable due to wear and rust. With a house so nice a propane grill would cap this off as a perfect rental. Thanks for everything!!! Great home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stop searching… this is the place to book

I spent so much time searching for an affordable place for my coworkers and I past ski trip. This place was truly amazing .. very clean, and updated. The bathrooms were beautiful. The beds are comfortable and nicely decorated. This place is spacious 5 bedroom 3 floored home. There’s Laundry machines in the home. Everything you need in the kitchen is available. We had an Amazing weekend cooking up family styled meals serves on a large dining table. There was not one but two fireplaces. The fire pit is amazing to roast marshmallows. There is plenty of games and a pool table that we enjoyed. We loved the grounds of the house with frequent deer visitors. And lastly the owner was fantastic to work with. She answered all of my questions promptly and was always available. Talk about falling in love with someone else’s home is an understatement. As I said before ..look no further .. this is the place to book ..
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie and Dave R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amenities galore in a gated community!

Our multi generational family of 10 just spent a wonderful Thanksgiving together in this clean, spacious, fully equipped, comfortable, packed with fun things to do, beautiful home in Big Bass Lake. It was perfect in every way...would love to return abd try all the seasons!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Miller

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Our family has been visiting Big Bass Lake for over 15 years and are delighted to have a place of our own to share with you!

Why they chose this property

We instantly feel relaxed when we get into Big Bass Lake community but even more so at the house. With so much green in the Spring and Summer around, every view is lovely. You can’t go wrong any time of year, though, because the colorful leaves in the Fall, snowy Winters and blazing fireplaces make for a perfect and peaceful stay. Big Bass Lake cares for the community and our privacy at the end of the court makes it even more special.

What makes this property unique

We instantly fell in love with this house because it is spacious enough for multiple families to stay. Each can spread out and enjoy different parts of the house or property but also have enough room for everyone to enjoy all the features of it together.

We love to enjoy all Big Bass Lake and the Pocono Mountains every chance we can.

Languages:

English

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