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Microwave, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
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Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

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Canadensis, PA
  • Place, Skytop Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Puppies
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Camelback Ski Area
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Skytop Golf - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Sky Puppies - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Kalahari - 24 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Camelback Ski Area - 28 min drive - 19.1 miles
  • Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - 29 min drive - 19.3 miles

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountainhome Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Mountainhouse Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Taproom - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Frogtown Inn - ‬7 min drive

About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature

Come visit our cozy "Bear House" cottage, nestled in the Pocono Mountains on Skytop Lodge property. Our home is almost 100 years old, built in the 1930s with amazing character and historic charm. This is the perfect family house, owned by a family with three young children. The location is ideal, a beautiful wooded paradise only a ~2 hour drive from New York City or Philadelphia. The home can be used year-round, with amazing outdoor adventures to experience in every season.

HOME AMENITIES:
* 5 bedrooms (1 on the first floor and 4 on the 2nd floor)
* 4 bathrooms (1 on the first floor and 3 on the 2nd floor)
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Nespresso machine and pods
* Peloton indoor bicycle (bring own cycling shoes)
* Outdoor grill
* Outdoor wood-burning chiminea
* Indoor wood-burning fireplace
* Screened-in porch with outdoor furniture and TV
* Private back deck with wooded views
* Ping pong table
* Putting machine, chipping net and large golf net for use in yard
* Yard games
* Bikes and helmets
* Ice skates in various sizes
* Tennis rackets
* Board games
* High-speed WiFi internet, perfect for working remotely
* Child-friendly, equipped with pack-and-plays, high chair, toys and games for kids (upon request)
* TVs located in 3 of the bedrooms, living room and screened in porch

SKYTOP AMENITIES:
* Walking distance to Skytop Lodge
* Located on the award-winning Skytop golf course (awarded #17 by Golfpass in 2025 Golfers' Choice Best Public Golf Course)

NEARBY POCONOS ACTIVITIES:
* Ski Resorts - Camelback Mountain (20 miles), Shawnee Mountain (22 miles), Jack Frost Big Boulder (30 miles), Snow Mountain (40 miles) and Elk Mountain (60 miles)
* Indoor Waterparks - Kalahari (15 miles), Great Wolf Lodge (15 miles) and Camelback (20 miles)
* Casinos - Mount Airy Casino (10 miles)
* Breweries - Pocono Brewery Company (12 miles) and Wallenpaupack Brewing Company (20 miles)
* Horseback Riding - Mountain Creek Riding Stable (10 miles)
* Rock climbing - Pocono Rocks! (12 miles)

Keywords: Cottage, Pocono Mountains, Skytop, Golf, Skiing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Family Reunion, Family Home, Kid-Friendly
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features 4 bathrooms and space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a microwave.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: House has high-chair and pack and play cribs

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace in each accommodation with fireplaces in some.

Are there hot tubs at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP), which is about 26.4 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature.

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