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Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe

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A row of colorful, historic buildings with a prominent red brick building labeled "Tim's House."
A fire hydrant on a sidewalk next to a building with colorful shutters and a flower box.
A room with a large arched window, a wooden floor, and a potted plant on a small table.
A living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a sofa, and a coffee table.
A staircase with a wooden handrail, a white railing, and a patterned rug on the floor.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Mauch Chunk Opera House
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Place, Asa Packer Mansion Museum
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Mauch Chunk Opera House
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Front bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room sofa bed

1 Double Futon and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen packer hill

1 Queen Bed

Switchback twins and full

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Living room bathroom

Bidet · Toilet

Master bedroom bathroom

Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe

This deluxe enchanted home is located at the heart of Jim Thorpe, neighboring the Asa Packer Mansion and the Harry Packer Mansion. Only half a block from the town train station which offers scenic rides in between the mountains. The home has a direct view of the surrounding mountains and the Lehigh river. Our home is located at the entrance of the switchback Trail with plenty of parking space and direct access to this beautiful trail leading to the Mauch Chunk Lake Park.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Quiet time 9:00 pm to 9:00am

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2014947vb
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

Jim Thorpe

Located in Jim Thorpe, this holiday home is in the mountains. Blue Mountain Resort and Stonekeep Meadery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lehigh Gorge State Park and Beltzville State Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ginder Stadium or Panther Valley Stadium.
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Jim Thorpe, PA

What's nearby

  • Asa Packer Mansion Museum - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Mauch Chunk Opera House - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Old Jail Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lorenzo Pizza Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Molly Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bonnie & Clyde - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Notch Eight Craft House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Marion Hose Bar - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Josephine’s home at the Switchback Trail- DOWNTOWN Jim Thorpe located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Asa Packer Mansion Museum, Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John and Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access. Stonekeep Meadery and Mauch Chunk Opera House are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a stay in town.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great the house was clean and our family stay was great only one thing I wish there was a lock on the entry door that could be engaged at night. Other than that this was a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very easy to talk to, got back to you in a timely manner. Nice convenient property.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful time with the family for the New Year!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful location, ample room, comfortable accommodations. Owner responsive to messages. Traveled with adults, children, and a dog. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place in a great location!

Awesome place! Big, clean and right on the switchback trail.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great house!

Very nice house, spacious, comfortable for big family and good location. Beautiful views.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Weekend

The rental was amazing it was clean had everything we needed. The bedrooms were all nice size. Couldn’t figure out how to use the thermostat but sent the owner a text and she responded ASAP. Just a short walk down to town. We will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Room for comfort

House was very spacious, clean and comfortable. My brother and sister in law joined us and the 3 kids for a couple of days. Really enjoyed being right on switchback trail and within walking distance to Thorpe downtown. We have enjoyed visiting Jim Thorpe for years as campers. We have now found a perfect home away from home at Josephines. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had no idea that the town would be so overwhelmed with visiters. We didnt do anything we had planned as we couldn't get there. Never inside a shop, on the train or into the Packer Museum. Streets were closed and nowhere to park. We did drive outside of the area and visited some other sights. Maybe one day we can come back and see what we missed.House is spacious, clean and close to the town if it werent over populated.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Getaway

The property was nice, spacious and such a great location. The family enjoyed themselves very much. You are minutes away from the town of Jim Thorpe and you walk out the door to an 18 mi. trail. The beds were super comfy and the main bedroom was beautiful. Kitchen was fully stocked with all the main things you would need. Great restaurants and tons to do in the area. Check-in and check-out were super easy. We did have trouble with the thermostat the entire time. It is not very intuitive and very hard to just change the temperature. Upon check-in we needed to clean the kitchen walls, floors and counters. The floors were super sticky. Several pieces of furniture are very old and not comfortable at all. Definitely needs to be replaced as some of the couches and chairs the padding is worn down and you are sitting on just the frames. Overall the place is a great stay for a large family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

The house was perfect for our girls weekend - plenty of room and everything we needed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

The property was great. Owner prompt with response. Had everything you could need.

I would definitely stay here again, however the upper level was a little hard to keep cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable, spotless, convenient to town, great outdoor spaces to relax, overall just wonderful.

We would love to come back for another stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing in-town location

Wonderful property hope to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house

We love the place! Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

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