Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!
Escape to peace and privacy at this charming 2,000 sq. ft. ranch house set on a 47-acre working farm. Offering stunning mountain views, modern comforts, and outdoor fun for the whole family, this light-filled 3-bedroom, 2-bath retreat is the perfect escape from the daily grind.
Highlights & Living Spaces Open-Concept Living: Bright and airy with beautiful light hardwood floors throughout.
Living Room: Features flexible seating, board/card games, books, and a 55” Smart TV (Netflix, Hulu, Disney+). Powered by high-speed fiber internet (500–550 Mbps)—ideal for multiple device streams.
Fully Equipped Kitchen: Outfitted with a full-size fridge, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, dishwasher, Keurig, standard drip coffee maker, pots, pans, cookware, and basic essentials (salt, pepper, sugar, seasonings, olive oil spray). All faucets feature clean, filtered well water. It tastes better than bottled water!
Dining Area: Seats 6 at the primary table, with 3 extra chairs stored in the hallway closet.
Bedrooms & Bathrooms Master Bedroom: Queen bed, dresser, 43” Smart TV, two closets, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower and winter heat lamp.
Bedroom 1: Full bed featuring an 8-inch plush mattress topper, small dresser, small Smart TV, and two closets.
Bedroom 2 (Kid-Friendly): Full-size daybed with a twin trundle underneath, plus an additional twin bed and closet.
Hallway Bathroom: Full bathroom with a walk-in shower, hairdryer, washer, and dryer.
Extra Sleeping: One inflatable mattress available upon request prior to arrival.
Outdoor Living & Amenities Front Deck: Panoramic mountain views, outdoor dining setup, propane grill, and a cozy propane fire pit.
Private Backyard: Outdoor seating surrounding a traditional wood fire pit (s'more sticks provided in the kitchen!).
Firewood: Bring your own or purchase $10 bundles on-site (pre-order during booking or buy directly from our daughter).
Heated Pool & Playground (Open May 15 – Sept 15): Enjoy a shared in-ground pool with a slide, pool house (shower, toilet, changing room), ping-pong table, lounge seating, and a kids' swing set. Located a short walk up the road next to the host’s residence—a complimentary golf cart is provided for easy access (licensed drivers only).
Note: Pool is shared with another rental on the property (6 ft. deep end). Adult supervision is required for children at all times.
Farm Life & Wildlife: Say hello to our local farmer friend, Mr. Brian, and his cows! You may also get visits from our friendly dogs (Chico & Scarlett) or our resident barn cats (Smudge & Jellybean). Please do not invite the cats inside.
Services & Upgrades Culinary Experience by Chef Abby: Enjoy custom sit-down meals, pre-packaged dishes, or grocery delivery. Details sent post-booking.
EV Charging: 240V dedicated outlet available ($20/night fee; bring your own charging cable).
Baby Gear: Pack ’n Play, high chair, and baby bathtub available upon request.
Parking: Ample driveway parking (please stay off the grass), space for an RV or boat trailer, plus use of one garage bay (right side).
What We Provide & What to Bring We Provide: All linens, pillows, blankets, bath towels, hand towels, 2 rolls of toilet paper per bathroom, 1 roll of paper towels, master bath shampoo/conditioner, starter Keurig cups and creamer.
Please Bring: Napkins and extra personal toiletries.
House Rules & Important Policies We work hard to maintain a clean, peaceful retreat for all our guests. Please review our policies to avoid penalties:
No Parties or Unapproved Guests: Strict $1,000 fine and immediate eviction for unauthorized parties or gatherings. Visitors must be approved prior to arrival. Additional unlisted overnight guests are charged at $150/guest/night.
No Smoking: Smoking (cigarettes, marijuana, pipes, vaping) inside the home is strictly prohibited. Violators will face a minimum $250 fee. We provide a cigarette disposal container outside the front door.
Pet Policy (Dogs Only): Up to 2 dogs allowed with prior registration and pet fee. To keep cleaning fees manageable, pets must stay off all furniture and beds. An extra cleaning fee of $80/hour applies if excess pet hair is left behind. No cats allowed due to severe allergies.
Excessive Cleaning Fee: Please treat our home with respect. Messes requiring extra attention are billed at $80/hour.
Winter Travel Advisory: Driveway is steep and winding. While maintained, winter conditions may require 4WD/AWD vehicles to get up the road.
Need Space for a Larger Group? Traveling with extended family or a larger group? We also host a 2-bedroom, 2-bath rental on the property that sleeps up to 6 guests. View our sister listing on Vrbo to book both properties together! https://www.vrbo.com/3562315?dateless=true
Local Attractions & Outdoor Activities The Lands at Hillside Farms: Visit local farm animals and enjoy fresh, delicious ice cream and dairy.
Frances Slocum State Park (<10 mins away): Great hiking and biking trails, a playground, and a scenic lake for non-motorized boating/kayaking.
Lackawanna State Park (~35 mins away): A picturesque park featuring hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, and swimming.
Ricketts Glen State Park (~45 mins away): A must-see destination famous for its breathtaking waterfall hikes and lake beach area.
Winter Sports: Montage Mountain is just 25 minutes away for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing. Several other popular Pocono ski resorts are within an hour's drive.
Dining & Local Favorites We highly recommend checking out some of our favorite local, independently owned spots!
Local Favorites & Fine Dining: Agolino’s, Grico’s, Valenti’s, Kevin’s, Fire & Ice, Rikasa, Bravo Tex Mex, and Fuji (Pittston).
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Will consider addtl dogs or larger sizes.
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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 and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
**Please remove all non-reusable food items from the cabinets and refrigerator that you brought and put them in the trash/recycling, as appropriate.
**Beds can be left as they are.
**Please leave all used towels in the hallway bathroom, next to the washing machine. **
**Turn the AC up to 75, heat down to 60.
**Lock the front door.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Parties/gatherings are not allowed nor tolerated. Your reservation will be cancelled immediately, guests removed, as well as charged a $1000 fine.
NO Smoking indoors. You will be assessed a smoking fee if the house spells like cigarettes, marijuana, pipes etc- minimum $250 fine.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 3685048vb
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 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 and a deadlock
About the area
Harding, PA
What's nearby
Frances Slocum State Park - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
Lackawanna River - 15 min drive - 13.8 km
Wyoming Seminary - 21 min drive - 21.5 km
Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs - 21 min drive - 20.7 km
Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza - 26 min drive - 26.0 km
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Dunkin' - 10 min drive
Grico's - 10 min drive
Sliderzs Bar - 9 min drive
Abraham's Creek Ice Cream - 12 min drive
Golden Star - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
How much does it cost to stay at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?
As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$912, 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 Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Peaceful family & pet-friendly country 3-bedroom house. Fire pit and views! located?
Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Susquehanna River and within 6 miles (10 km) of Frances Slocum State Park and Lackawanna River. Pennsylvania Commonwealth and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We truly enjoyed our stay. Rooms are all very nice in size, living room was very comfy! Very clean and well maintained. If ever coming back to the area we would definitely look to stay here again. Loved all our visits from Smudge the Cat!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2026
Thank you, Robert! It was a pleasure to host you and your family. I'm certain that Smudge enjoyed you all visiting as well.
Beautiful home lots of space very clean. Any time I had a question the host got back to me very promptly. We enjoyed the golf cart, the fire pit, and a little bit of the pool. Sadly, we didn’t have enough time to go to the pool because our days were filled with lots of other activities. There are two friendly cats on the property. We saw a black bear. That was pretty cool. Definitely enjoyed our stay.
This is our third year staying here and we just love it! Martine is a fabulous host and has thought of everything to make our stay enjoyable. We will be back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2025
Thank you Maureen! It’s always a pleasure to host you.
Beautiful home in a lovely, private location. It was the perfect place for a weekend celebrating my daughter-in-law’s graduation.The house was thoughtfully stocked with everything we could need, and the clean, open spaces made it feel especially comfortable and relaxing.Our host was always quick to respond, though the clear instructions and well-organized information made it easy to find everything on our own.We especially appreciated how clearly everything was labeled, along with the games, toys, lovely deck area, and spotless rooms. The entire space felt warm, inviting, and very welcoming!
Absolutely PERFECT! Martine is the best and very helpful and accommodating! We made full use of the kitchen and it had everything we needed to prepare our meals during our week’s stay. The beds are super comfy. The location is very quiet and restful. The added convenience of washer and dryer made for lighter packing of clothing. Everything was very clean! This was our second visit and we look forward to our return!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Apr 2026
Thanks for staying with us again, Sherri! We look forward to hosting you again in the future.
The house is beautiful, the pool was warm, quiet and just what anyone woud need. Highly recommend this owner and property. Will stay again when in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2024
Thanks for staying with us, Stacy. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay. Come back anytime!
The house was exactly as pictured. We had everything we needed. My kids loved the swimming pool but even more they were obsessed with visits from Smudge the cat. Great location right outside of town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 July 2025
Thank you Keatha. Smudge is definitely a hit with most. She's a sweetie.
It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Visit again!
The place was just as described. Very clean which is always the most important thing to me. We had a very friendly cat visit us each morning on the deck that we temporarily named biscuits and fell in love with I highly recommend this listing if you are looking for a cozy place to hang with family. We would absolutely stay again if in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you for staying with us Autumn! Smudge is our rescue barn cat and loves to visit! Glad you enjoyed her.
Thanks for the great review! Visit us again.
Stayed at this place for my son’s hockey game about 15 mins away. We had 7 people stay in house. The house was perfect. Very homie place, very clean. Will stay here again if it works out
We enjoyed our stay!We even got to pet the cows- with Farmer Brian!We are already booking our next stay!We particularly love Smudge! And I think she loved us back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2025
Thank you, Danielle! Farmer Brian is THE best. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. We do have the other rental on the property if you want to mention it to some of your bowling friends.
And I bet Smudge did love you back.
About the host
Hosted by Martine
I'm originally from Chicago, IL, but have also lived in NY, PA and FL. I am a proud double graduate of Florida State University. Go Noles! I am fairly new to hosting, and have come to love it. It's so interesting to find out what brings people to our small corner of the world and where they are from.
Why they chose this property
Set 1/2 miles off the road it's super quiet and peaceful. There are no street lights, so stars are in abundance on a clear night. Our house has an in-ground, heated pool with a slide and pool house that our guests share with the other rental when they rent the house. There are two rentals and our house on the 47 acres.
What makes this property unique
It's a small working farm set on 47 acres. It's rural but within 10 minutes you can get to restaurants, grocery stores and a state park, Francis Slocum. Within 20-30 minutes are multiple universities, shopping centers, move theaters, more restaurants, snow skiing at Montage Mountain and much more.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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