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Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit!

33x18 FT Private, heated pool open early May to early Oct (weather permitting)

Private hot tub for 6-7 guests open all year.

Beautiful firepit area in the back yard.

Deck area with plenty of seating, dining table and propane grill

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

Private pool
Private spa pool
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit!

***Please read our rules prior to booking. NO PROM GROUPS.
***We do not offer Saturday check-in, nor check-out therefore Saturdays might appear as blocked on the calendar.

This beautiful and secluded 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home which is wheelchair friendly, with a private fishing pond features a large, open concept living room with high ceilings, a wood burning fireplace and direct access to the deck. Our large dining table right near the open concept kitchen is big enough for 8 people. The large kitchen island provides additional seating space. The kitchen comes equipped with plenty of pots and pans, serving wear, dishes, etc. for preparing and serving large family meals.

Master bedroom has a queen size bed and a crib (wheelchair accessible). Bedroom#2 on the main level is ideal for any guests but especially for kids. There's plenty of room to play and sleep with 1 bunk bed-Full over Full, a full-size day bed with a twin trundle and a twin day bed (wheelchair accessible). Bedroom#3 on lower level has a queen bed and a twin bed as well as a portable crib. Bedroom#4 on lower level has a queen bed.

Our game room has a pool table and Air Hockey table as well as a futon and an extra full-size refrigerator.

For our guests:

-Self check in with a unique door code issued to each guest
-Large Deck with patio furniture, grill, swing, hammock
-Private secluded Hot Tub open all year
-Private fishing pond (fish and release only)
-Heated Pool-18x33 Foot Oval, Private and secluded- Open early May to early October (Weather Permitting)
-Basketball Hoop over the garage
-Game Room with a pool table, Air Hockey, extra refrigerator, Futon.
-Toys for kids
-2GB Wi-Fi
-Streaming services (Hulu/Disney Plus packages)
-Wood Burning Fireplace (few logs provided in winter months only)
-Wood Burning Fire Pit
-Fully stocked kitchen
-Basic personal care items
-Cleaning supplies
-Linens/Towels/Blankets/Pillows
-Baby/child items-baby bathtub, gate, 2 cribs, toys, highchair, dinner wear, playpen.
-Heating and AC is each room

Nearby Attractions by car:

-Big Brown Fish & Pay Lakes-1 minute
-Grocery stores/Pharmacies/Restaurants/Fast Food from 5-15 minutes
-Chestnut Hill park-7 minutes
-Pocono Raceway-13 minutes
-Mountain View Winery-14 minutes
-Alvins offroad ATVs-15 minutes
-Pocono Outdoor Adventure Tours-15 minutes
-S & S speedway indoor Go Carts-19 minutes
-Big Boulder Mountain: 20 minutes
-Camelback/Camelbeach- 20 minutes
-Beltsville lake beach/park-20 minutes
-Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm-20 minutes
-Crossings Premium Outlets-20 minutes
-Pocono Snake & Animal Farm-20 minutes
-Great Wolf Lodge-20 minutes
-Adventure Sports (Kayaks/Canoes/Boats)-20 minutes
-Pocono Pistol Shooting Range-24 minutes
-Sunset Hill Shooting Range-25 minutes
-Kalahari Indoor Water Park-25 minutes
-Blue Mountain-25 minutes
-Big Pocono State Park – 25 minutes
-Hickory Run State Park-30 minutes
-Jim Thorp Historical Town-30 minutes
-Shawnee Mountain-35 minutes
-White Water Rafting-35 minutes
-Fustercluck Farm Goat Hikes-35 minutes
-Bushkill Falls-45 minutes

***Holiday Rates: 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Jan 12-15 (3 nights minimum)
Presidents' Day: Feb 16-19 (3 nights minimum)
Memorial Day: May 24-27 (3 nights minimum)
July 4th: July 3-7 (4 nights minimum)
Labor Day: August 30-Sept 2 (3 nights minimum)
Thanksgiving: Nov 27-Dec 1 (4 nights minimum)
Christmas: Dec 24-27 (3 nights minimum)
New Year's: Dec 31-Jan 3 (3 nights minimum)

Check in/Check out: Please note check in is at 4 PM. Early check ins must be arranged 1-3 days prior to check in. We can only accommodate early check in if the home is vacant and ready, the day of your check in.
Check out is at 11 AM. Please contact us at least 24 hours in advance to check the availability for late check out.
"Unscheduled" late check outs not only affects us but also the next guest. In the event guests stay past check out without prior permission, there will be a $75 late fee for the first hour and anything after the first hour, guests will be charged the rate of 1 night stay based on the current nightly rate.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

No large parties, no DJs, no speakers outside

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Pet fee $100 per pet.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Put the Hot Tub cover back on

Put out the firepit and the fireplace

Turn down thermostats when heat is used to 62 degrees Turn up thermostats when AC is used to 78 degrees

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

No Saturday check-in/check-out NO WATER BALLOONS, CONFETTI, NO SILLY STRINGS inside or outside of the house NO FIREWORKS We allow 6 cars

No loud parties/music/noise outside Guests use amenities at their own risk Guests must be at least 23 years old unless agreed otherwise

No Smoking inside the home. Use ashtrays when smoking outside Cleaning fee does not cover bodily fluids, trash or cigarrette butts outside, pet mess

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2243678vb

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 16

Note from host: No large parties, no DJs, no speakers outside

Long-term renters welcome

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector 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

Effort

Located in Effort, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Camelback Ski Area and Blue Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Kalahari and Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark. Travelling with kids? Make time for Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark, or head to an event or a match at Pocono Raceway. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.

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Effort, PA

What's nearby

Indian Mountain Lake - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
Robin Hood Lakes - 11 min drive - 11.0 km
Indian Mountain Lake Beach - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
Pocono Raceway - 16 min drive - 23.2 km

Getting around

Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wawa - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
‪Mike's Pizzeria Italian Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬5 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit! have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit!?

As of 13 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit! on 12 July 2026 start from AU$829, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded 4 BR-Heated Pool/Hot Tub/Game Room/Fishing Pond/Huge Deck/Fire Pit! located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly holiday home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard & Winery, Indian Mountain Lake Beach and Blue Ridge Flea Market. Indian Mountain Lake and Robin Hood Lakes are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Verified

10/10 Excellent

R F.

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

Mostly great

The pool table was a major disappointment. It has a huge rip in the felt, right in the middle of the table, which made playing pretty much impossible. There were a few minor things that were broken (a door handle downstairs and a dining room chair) but nothing that hampered our reason for being there Other than that, the house was perfect for our group to party in. Plenty of space. Plenty of beds. The kitchen was well stocked and was put to use. The deck was big enough to play cornhole on and still congregate.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2022

John, there are 2 doors, 1 you can use fine, the other is locked. Not sure why you didn't use the other door. As for the chair, I wish you would have said something so that it was addressed. Instead, you gave us 3 stars but chose not to say anything during your stay. We don't come to the house and sit on all the chairs. We won't know if something is wrong with a chair unless a guest tells us so. Pool table felt can't be replaced on those tables therefore we have ordered a new pool table several weeks ago. Again, reaching out to us would have clarified all of this. Glad you still had a Mostly Great time but your rating hurts us a lot more than you think. I would think mostly great time would be more than 3 stars. Either way, you are welcomed to come back to stay with us. Hopefully the new pool table arrives very soon.

Verified

8/10 Good

Bree T.

26 July 2020

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

Spacious and relaxing

My family and I, along with our baby, stayed here for a week. There was plenty for space and the environment is very relaxing. It has the feeling of being tucked away but a 5-10 minute drive gets you to town or to shops and restaurants. It’s easy to drive past it though, wish the house # was further out so it’s more visible. The house is pretty old so sometimes the wires would trip. Not a big deal but happened about 3 times during our whole stay. There were a few dead bugs (it’s in the middle of the woods so not surprised about this) and crumbs of chips inside the house when we first got there, and the bedsheets were stained and old. Natalie and Bob were great - very responsive and nice. We had a nice time just hanging out on the balcony and had fun playing foosball and pool in the game room. Quick drive from NYC for a nice r&r with family - we enjoyed our stay and would go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2020

Thank you Bree for a detailed review. We take cleaning very seriously and when we see or know of something, we correct it immediately. I wish you would have reached out to me about any issues. I would have definitely taken care of whatever issues you had. We do have a new housekeeper and everyone is instructed to be very detailed especially during this time. I am happy to hear you had a good time and we would love to host you again!

Verified

4/10 Poor

sue c.

5 Mar 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Listing accuracy

The house is in DIRE need of some TLC! The pictures make the house look MUCH NICER than the house is

The owners are lovely! The location is close to Camelback so that is convenient. My problem is the advertisement vs the reality. It is a WARN DOWN and TIRED house. The kitchen has the old and used versions of what is listed (except for the coffee maker)in the description. The shower is the smallest shower on the planet and the door has trouble closing. The hot tub inside was clean but everything around it is old and in desperate need of an update and scrubbing (even understanding that it is under an outside deck and it is not enclosed). If you will only use this house as a hub to sleep and with the understanding that it won’t EVER live up to the pictures on VRBO, then go for it! Otherwise, keep looking!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

Response from VrboOwner on 5 Mar 2021

Very sad to read this review Sue especially when you did not mention a word to me even though you text me with multiple questions!. The kitchen is a BRAND NEW kitchen with granite countertops. It's only 2 months old and very far from what you stated. Shower-this is what the house has, well 2 bathrooms. We don't advertise a huge bathroom. It's exactly what you see on photos. As for outside, we had 3 feet of snow, ice storms, 20 degree weather. We can't power wash in this weather. The house is in the woods, very secluded, and there are nothing but trees around. It's impossible to keep the outside free of sticks, leaves, etc. As for our photos, not 1 photo is photoshopped and ALL were done by me, not even a photographer. I wish I could post out text messages here for everyone to see.

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael S. D.

13 Jan 2025

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

A Perfect Stay for Our Group Reunion

Our group of 14 stayed at this beautiful home for a youth group reunion, and it exceeded every expectation! The house is spacious, thoughtfully designed, and equipped with everything you need for a relaxing and fun stay.Highlights:Hot Tub & Fireplace: The hot tub was pristine and well-maintained, providing a great place to unwind. The wood-burning fireplace in the open-concept living area created a cozy gathering space.Game Room: The perfectly balanced pool table was a hit with everyone, making the game room one of our favorite hangout spots.Sleeping Arrangements: The bedrooms were more than spacious enough for our group. The girls shared one large room comfortably, and the guys spread out across the rest of the house.Outdoor Amenities: The fire pit area was perfect for evening conversations, with ample wood provided (though we brought extra just in case).Kitchen: The kitchen was fully stocked with cookware, dishes, and utensils, and every cabinet was clearly labeled—an amazing touch that made meal prep a breeze! No one had to ask where anything was.Additional Perks:Plenty of Parking: There was ample parking for our group, which made coming and going simple.Responsive Host: This was my first time renting from someone I didn’t know and using Vrbo, which felt stressful at first, but the host made the entire experience smooth and stress-free. They were incredibly professional, responsive, and accommodating—true pros!Location:Th

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay L.

29 Mar 2026

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

We adored our stay at this property! You’re primarily paying for privacy and amenities- fires in both an indoor fireplace & an outdoor pit (with some wood to start you off), hot tub fully prepared & rearing to go, game room including PAC machine, pool table, air hockey, & more, and a GORGEOUS & fully equipped kitchen! Property has the perfect level of privacy- tucked up in the woods off of the road (up a slight & unpaved incline) and it features a PRIVATE POND! There’s even a picnic table and 2 benches by the water. This property would be perfect for a large gathering and also a great choice if bringing children. In warmer seasons, there’s even a heated above ground pool! Has large deck with grill and tons of seating. There are 3 large comfy couches for ample seating in the main area & 2 huge couches in basement, an 8 person kitchen table & plenty of seats along the island, 2 stand up showers, 2 toilets, & a separate bath, 2 refrigerators, washer & dryer (with detergent provided), multiple TVs, and plenty of parking. The owners are very thoughtful and almost everything you could need is provided! I really love how they send a list of everything included in the property so there is no guess work as to what you need to pack. They were extremely responsive and helpful during all communication. Additionally, we loved the area of the property! There are many great restaurants that are easily accessible, as well as a couple grocery stores and other sights. Excellent property!

Such a sweet touch to provide some s’mores!

Gaming room that walks out to hot tub & fire pit

Had a Great time,plenty of room for my grandchildren, they loved the pool and game room! This was the only house that supplied everything,from plenty of towels to shampoo,conditioner, body wash,everything needed in kitchen,except,pizza slicer,lol

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Pocono Serenity LLC

Why they chose this property

This home is very secluded and private with a private pond.

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