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Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes

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Lake Harmony from cottage deck
Cottage and Main House behind
Main house
Cottage Living Room w/ Gas Fireplace
Cottage Hot Tub

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 23

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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Lake Harmony, PA
  • Place, Lake Harmony
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Boulder Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 23)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

3 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Loft area

1 Single Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom Main Master

Toilet · Shower only

Cottage Main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Cottage upper level

Toilet · Shower only

Larger house lower level

Toilet · Shower only

Larger house main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes

Welcome to the Lakeside Oasis

PLEASE READ FULL OVERVIEW BEFORE REQUESTING TO BOOK.

INFORMATION ON LINENS AND TOWELS ALSO INCLUDED BELOW

WHY RENT HERE - THERE IS A TON OF THINGS TO DO IN THE AREA - HIKING, BIKE RIDING, FISHING, GOLF, SHOOTING RANGE, BOATING, FRISBEE GOLF, HORSEBACK RIDING, MINI-GOLF, MOUNTAIN CLIMBING, ATV RIDES

PLEASE CHECK WITH OWNER FOR RATES AS RATE STRUCTURE ON VRBO CAN BE CONFUSING AND RATES MAY BE DIFFERENT. SEE ALSO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BELOW. ASK OWNER FOR PRICING AND POSSIBLE DISCOUNTS..

You will not find anything like this. These are two spectacular 4 bedroom houses on the same property. Lakefront on Lake Harmony, with the cottage being about 30 feet in front of the larger house. They are rented together. Both have several large flat screen smart TV's, hot tubs (indoor in the larger house, the cottage has one outdoor), AC, outdoor fire pit, wireless, cable, wood burning fireplace in the larger house and gas fireplace in the cottage.
Larger house has a pool table, Galaga 60 game arcade, Marvel Digital Pinball. There are two docks and a deck on beautiful Lake Harmony, and they are about a 5 minute walk to popular restaurants and night spots. The property is minutes from Jack Frost and Big Boulder, and Split Rock Resort.

As for the beds in the larger house, the master on top level has a king, the loft area with a single, two bedrooms on the main level, each with a queen and bunk bed (one bunk bed has a full on the bottom), the bedroom on the game room level has 1 single and one day bed with a trundle (so sleeps 3).

In the cottage two bedrooms have queens, one room with 2 singles and one bedroom with one bunk bed and one single (so will sleep 3).

The kitchens are perfect for cooking for large families or groups, including breakfast bars with seating for 3 at each house, and have a stove, oven & microwave. The kitchens are fully equipped with all the tools you need prepare great meals for your family and friends. Off of the kitchens in each house are the dining room areas that have a dining room table. Cottage can seat up to 10, and larger main house dining table seats up to 8. Each house also has additional counter seating.

Property is located about 1 mile from Big Boulder, 4 miles from Jack Frost and 2 miles from the H20 indoor water park and the Galleria at Split Rock.

Minutes from numerous activities such as horseback riding, paintball, hiking, white water rafting, fishing, hunting, mountain biking, shopping, and golf.

Lake Harmony is located 90 miles from NYC & Philadelphia, and is a private powerboat lake that permits fishing, power boating (If you are bringing your boat, please contact owner for a copy of the registration form), water skiing.

Shopping outlets, Hickory Run State Park, Jim Thorpe (a city steeped in history) all within 30 minutes of house.

Please check with owner for Rates because rates may be different than shown. Minimum rental is usually 2 nights and if you want to rent a Friday or Sat night, the full weekend rate applies to the second night whether it is a Thurs or a Sunday. Nightly rate is generally an add on to a weekend rental. If you want to rent just mid week, the night rate depends on when you want to stay and how long. Summer weekly rentals are usually Sunday to Sunday, but less than a week is possible if usually start or end on a Sunday, but depends on when and how long.

3 night minimum for long holiday weekends (MLK, Presidents, Memorial, and Labor) and 4 night minimum for Thanksgiving (Wed, Thurs, Fri and Sat nights).

Mid 20s OR OLDER. NO PROM OR HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS.

Check us out online at Poconos-LakeRentals

LINENS AND/OR TOWELS CAN BE SUPPLIED BY A SERVICE FOR A REASONABLE FEE ($205.20 FOR LINENS AND $5.50 PER TOWEL SET, AND THAT INCLUDES DELIVERY AND PICK UP). MOST GUESTS DO NOT WANT THIS, SO I DO NOT INCLUDE THE COST IN THE CHARGES. CONTACT OWNER FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS.

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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: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs with permission of owner. No cats.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Can smoke outside the house
Guests must sign a lease that has all the rules. Contact owner for copy if you do not see where it is posted on VRBO.
Guests must follow the reservation requirements set forth in Notes to the Rates. Example: rental with only one weekend day not permitted. See Notes
If you check in after 9 pm no calls or texts till the following morning unless an emergency. .

Important information

You need to know

Property # 39431vb
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

About the area

Lake Harmony

Located in Lake Harmony, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Big Boulder Ski Area and Jack Frost Mountain Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hickory Run State Park and Thomas Darling Preserve. Travelling with kids? Make time for Kalahari, or head to an event or a match at Pocono Raceway. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Lake Harmony, PA

What's nearby

  • Lake Harmony - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Big Boulder Lake - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Big Boulder Ski Area - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Kalahari - 27 min drive - 32.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪HUNAN HOUSE - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China Pearl - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes on 10 May 2026 start from AU$1,783, 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.

How much is parking at Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, 2 Houses 2 Hot Tubs, Pool Table, 60 Game Arcade, Fishing, Near Slopes located?

This family-friendly Lake Harmony holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Harmony, Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark and Big Boulder Ski Area. Big Boulder Lake is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 138 out of 142 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 142 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 142 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 142 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really nice weekend staying at this property. It was very convenient for us to go skiing at Jack Frost, which was a short drive. The house is beautifully located, and we really enjoyed using the hot tub with the amazing view of the frozen lake. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook, and the property was not short on games with the pool table, air hockey table, and standing arcade. Barry and Skylar were very responsive hosts. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely wonderful experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Great Location

Everything was exactly as described on the website. Place was a little older but it has charm and a unique setup. Close to everything in town, great location. Place worked great for my group. Owners were super easy to deal with!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anisa D.

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

Amazing Place!

The place was amazing!! The owners were very friendly and available righ away if we needed anything! Amazing place!! Looking forward to come back in summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

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

Great location with room for everyone

Really liked how the property had two houses, lots of parking and lots of room for everyone to spread out. The ability to use the kayaks and tubes was also great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept 2022
Jay, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and that there was more than enough room for your group. We do hope you will consider renting with us again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cliff J.

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

Nice spot, great communicative owners

Stayed here with a big group of guys, the house is great for a large group. Perfect location, plenty of beds, highly recommend. Just note they don't supply any sheets for the 18 beds, I bought cheap ones at Walmart so nbd
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margot V.

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

Summer family time with something for everyone

We were a 3-generation family group and this was a great property for us for several reasons. There was excellent water access with a nice shallow swim area for kids, docks and storage space for our paddle boards and floats, space to set up our lawn games, and still space for folks to sit by the dock and read. Check in was easy and fast. Parking access to both houses is excellent. Having two kitchens meant we had a breakfast/lunch cabin and a dinner house, which worked really well. We also enjoyed the bar/game room. We had a very fun time and the space was perfect for us.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat T.

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

Wonderful Stay on Lake Harmony!

We had an amazing week staying on Lake Harmony. Our property included everything we needed for a great week and was well stocked, with things to do to keep all ages occupied. Would definitely recommend this property to others. Communication with the owner was easy as well. Overall great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

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

Great weekend stay!

It was great staying at the houses…having the lakefront cottage as well as the Main house was fantastic! We were able to golf, fish and even swim in the lake in early June! We had a great time…Barry and Skylar’s communication was fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2023
We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and took advantage of what lake harmony has to offer. You were a wonderful guest and we hope that you will come back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erick M.

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

Beautiful Views

This house is as described, Barry the owner is a great guy informative and thorough great for a family getaway where ages range, the cottage, and the main house are a great mix! We would stay at this house again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Beautiful houses, great time, pleasant owners

As advertised, lots of room, amenities & upgrades awesome. Thanks again Barry & Skylar.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you Tom. You were a wonderful guest to host and we hope you will come back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Noreen M.

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

Big Chill 2.0

The properties were clean. The game room was great. The weather was beautiful and sitting on the decks relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

Very responsive hosts

Our large family had a wonderful stay! We pretty lived outside on the dock and in the water. There were lots of chairs and tables to accommodate our crew. We really enjoyed the lake cottage, it made hanging out by the lake all day super easy. The hosts were super responsive to our requests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

Reunion 2016

We had a great time! It was great for a 3 year old and a 60 year old. The weather was great and there was plenty of space for all 19 of us! Looking forward to another visit.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lani A.

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

Perfect weekend!!

My family was extremely satisfied with this property for our quick family getaway. Gorgeous view overlooking the lake, and very close to Big Boulder slopes where we went skiing. We also enjoyed using the fire pit and roasting marshmallows. The two hot tubs, one outside overlooking the lake and the other inside, was an added bonus. The hosts were very responsive and accommodating as well. We had a great time and I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

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

Family reunion in Poconos

Great place for multigenerational vacation. Quite comfortable for children and pets. Plenty of things to do lakeside and in the house. We love the beach but found some definite advantages to lake life.( No sand!) We have become lake people!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Great Time at Lake Harmony!

Stayed for Labor Day weekend as a group of 13 of us and had a great time! The rooms were spacious and there was plenty of space for all of us. The hosts were very quick to respond with any questions we had which was greatly appreciated. Having the lake on the property was everything we had hoped for. Beautiful views! We were also walking distance to the restaurants on the lake which we also took advantage of. Definitely recommend this house to anyone looking for a relaxing and spacious trip on the lake. We're already planning on coming back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie W.

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

5 Stars - Perfect Lake Retreat!

Our stay in the Poconos was fantastic! From the moment we arrived, we felt right at home. The property was beautiful and well-maintained, offering everything we needed for a perfect escape. We enjoyed a delicious steak dinner using the grill, followed by a peaceful evening relaxing by the lake. The mornings were just as delightful, with coffee overlooking the calm waters—such a serene way to start the day. The manager was fantastic, attentive, and responsive, making sure our stay was seamless. Their care and attention to detail made a real difference, and it’s clear they’re dedicated to making each guest’s experience exceptional. We can’t wait to return to this beautiful retreat!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian A.

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

Spacious Lakefront Getaway with Stunning Views & Great Hospitality

Our group had an amazing stay at this Poconos house! The lake views were absolutely stunning, making for a peaceful and scenic getaway. The house was spacious and easily accommodated our large party, with plenty of room for everyone to relax and enjoy.The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed, which made cooking meals a breeze. It was great to have all the essentials on hand, especially for a big group. The host was incredibly responsive and helpful throughout our stay, ensuring we had everything we needed.One suggestion for improvement would be to update the couch, as it was quite uncomfortable for lounging. Other than that, everything was fantastic! We would definitely recommend this rental and would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Mar 2025
We are so happy Christian enjoyed his stay at our property. I just wanted to comment regarding the couch. Couch comfort is typically very subjective and based on each individual. This is the first complaint we have received regarding the couch, and most of the guests really like the leather sectional.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect for a large group!

Our church fellowship had a wonderful time here. We held a trip for a few days with a group of 18 college students. Everything was as good as advertised, and more. There was plenty to do at the house and around the house. The weather was beautiful! One thing I will say and I think may need to be more clear is that the canoes on property are not for use. Aside from that, Barry's instructions were extremely detailed and very helpful.
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Apr 2020
There is one canoe and it is owned by my kids. It is sometimes available to rent, along with the paddle boat and kayak, but usually only for weekly rentals. Guests need to discuss with me if interested in renting any of them. John was a great guest, but did not even ask about renting the canoe until he was at the property. In fact, John advised me his group was coming up to go kayaking: "We just need a place to stay because we are going kayaking the next day." I apologized to him for any confusion. Also, my understanding from John was that this was a group of graduate students. In the end it apparently all worked out.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

Danielle V

A group of my friends and I rented the large lake house to celebrate my 30th birthday! We had a blast! The house was great! Lots of beds to accommodate a large group! So much to do! We grilled food and hung out on the deck on a surprisingly warm December weekend- then we played pool and enjoyed the hot tub! ...and later we were able to walk to shenanigans in under 5 mins! The owner was very helpful with anything we needed..We would definitely use this home again!
Verified

4/10 Poor

Rosa C.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
The indoor hot tub was broken and the jacuzzi tub did not have sufficient hot water. The only path into the house wasn't adequately shoveled when we arrived so we had to bring in luggage and kids over a snowy and icy path. The owners shoveled some but it was very icy.There was moldy food in the fridge when we arrived and food wrappers in one of the bedrooms. Some of the bedding and pillows were visibly stained or dirty. Something to know before booking: They are clear that they don't provide sheets and towels but we didn't find out until after booking that they expect the guest to bring a lot of basic things (toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap, garbage bags) and they expect guests to undertake a very thorough cleaning on the way out. Including removing ashes from the fireplace that they don't provide a shovel for.The place felt pretty run down (broken walls, ceiling panels, holes in various things or broken things.) The host was defensive about these issues, though they were apologetic about the hot tub. For the most part they dismissed the issues we experienced. They offered us a 250 refund off of a 6k booking which didn't really feel like they took the issues we experienced seriously. We haven't received it though.The hosts were very responsive and offered us towels up front (though they were delivered late) and a late check out. Communication started out good but broke down when we disagreed over the issues we raised.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
I am a Premier Partner and have been renting this house since 2009. Initially, I have to say that this was one of the most unpleasant guests I have ever had. I have 138 reviews at 10/10 stars for a reason, so please take this one with a grain of salt. Upon arrival, there was an issue with the indoor hot tub. I immediately sent someone over, but they were unable to fix the problem at that time. It has since been fixed and is functioning properly. I apologized to this guest, and offered a refund for the 1 hot tub not working. The second hot tub had no issues, so they did still have a working hot tub. I was never defensive to this guest. They were in fact extremely rude to me as I tried to assist them. Most of the issues were very minor, and it became evident that this guest just wanted to get a significant refund that did not match the issues. It seemed like they intentionally went around the house looking for any minor defect which I think is evident from the pictures she has posted. The ceiling tiles were offline from when we had someone doing some work and he did not put it back down all the way. They have since been realigned. The middle of a door has a small chip, but there is nothing wrong with the door. The other two minor damages we will fix. These are hardly anything worthy of a major refund. Sometimes there are minor damages we are unaware of, but we do fix everything. As for the snow path, it shows how out of touch this guest is with reality. We had over 2ft of snow and ice, and temperatures remained well below freezing, and into the negatives, for almost a full month. As time went on the snow only got more difficult to shovel. It was frozen and compact, and we made an appropriate path and salted it. The parking areas were all professionally plowed. I had several other guests stay at the house who had no problems with our path. We also have shovels at the house if guests want to do more areas. As for cleaning, the cleaner supposedly forgot to check the fridge, and there was some food in one of them (the houses have 3 full size refrigerators). There was 1 pillow that had a stain (there is far more than 1 pillow per person), and an issue with 1 mattress pad. I immediately supplied a fresh pillow and mattress pad as we have extra of everything. I apologized for this, and spoke with the cleaner to make sure this was just a one off oversight. Look at our cleaning score and you will see this is not typical. We offered an appropriate refund for this small cleaning breakdown. As for the basics, everything is disclosed, and also is in the lease which VRBO makes available to look at BEFORE booking. We do include many of these items. There is at least 1 toilet paper roll per bathroom, we provide a paper towel roll in the kitchen, there is hand soap and dish soap at the house, and we do provide the initial garbage bags and leave a few extra at the house. We provide all the basics to get you started with your stay, and certainly enough for one weekend. We offered the guest what we thought was appropriate compensation. The total she says she paid for the rental, we do not get all of that. VRBO and tax take away almost 1/3 of that total. She at no point accepted the refund offer and only after she posted this review did she ask for what we offered to her, which we immediately paid through VRBO. I am happy to answer any questions if there are any further questions regarding this review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl C.

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

Great location!

We stayed at this property for a family reunion - 16 people ages 1 year to 95 years young. The two houses had plenty of room for all of us, and we totally enjoyed using the outdoor areas like the decks and the docks. Barry is a great host and was quick to resolve any issues we had and was very helpful throughout our stay. The beds were very comfortable and the kitchens stocked with pretty much anything you might need to do all your cooking for meals right there, which we did. We did not use the linen service, and that worked just fine for us. It is shallow right off the docks, and that worked great for the younger kids to be able to swim between them in a protected area. I would not hesitate to rent this property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary B.

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

Disappointed

The photos of the property on VRBO made us believe it was as a relatively new construction, hi-end given the cost , which met our needs in terms of numbers and location for a family reunion. Upon arrival we struck by the condition of both the house and the grounds- the house and cottage much older and the grounds looking unkempt. The stairs between the houses are hazardous, necessitating concern and care especially with older adults and children. While the place was surface clean and the furniture comfortable, the appliances were old and in some cases not working, the hot pads filthy and many things showing age, like missing screens , old poorly- coated aluminum cookware and faded bed covers ( we had to bring our own sheets or pay for a service in addition to our rental fee) . We did our best and enjoyed our time together but unfortunately would not recommend this to anyone. I hope the owners will consider razing the place and rebuilding- it’s a nice spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
As of this writing this property has over 120 reviews, all five stars. Some people look for problems and then try to get a refund, so you need to take this review with a grain of salt. Suggesting we raze the houses and rebuild is the best indication of how ridiculous this guest's comments are. There is nothing in the photos or the description to suggest this is new construction and the off season rate this guest paid was actually a bargain for two houses that can accommodate over 22 people right on the lake, with two hot tubs, pool table, arcade, outdoor fire pit, and much more.. There is nothing hazardous about the stairs, other than they are stairs and I guess that was difficult for these guests. No other guests have complained. As for appliances, the complaint was as to a coffee maker - each house has two coffee makers - keurig and filter. They said one coffee maker did not work (turned out it actually it did work - user error), so I offered to have a new one brought over. Guest said 3 was enough - I have the texts to prove this. The cookware is continually replaced as needed, but we do not put new cookware there for every guest. We own 10 houses in the area (all with almost exclusively 5 star reviews) and have a storage facility where we keep extra bed covers, etc, and if a guest is not satisfied with anything, we replace it. I wish I had the space here to include all the texts back and forth with this guest, who was a problem from the get go, including them not following the instructions as to trash and causing a huge problem with the wild life and my bear box to be damaged. As for linens, we do not charge for them as an extra (saving VRBO fees and tax if a guest wants them), but they can be obtained locally for a very small fee if guests need them. Most guests prefer to bring their own. This is fully disclosed on VRBO. Finally as to the condition of the houses, while not brand new they are continually updated. The cottage has new carpeting, newly painted, new furniture in the living room, new beds, and more. You will notice no complaints about any of these major things, but instead this guest focused on things like one of four coffee makers and that they did not like having to walk on the stairs (also, you can walk down the driveway to get from one house to the other, and avoid stairs if you do not like walking on stairs).
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

A New Family Holiday Tradition

The property was perfect for our group of 14 (12 adults/2 children). We have always gathered in NYC the first weekend of December to see Santa and celebrate the holiday season, but this year decided to try something new....a weekend in the Poconos. Having a property with a main house and cottage fit our needs since the group also included a small dog which stayed in the Cottage, separate from a family member with allergies who stayed in the Main House. The spaces in the house are warm and cozy especially with the wood burning fireplace going. The lower level is a bit chilly, but a provided heater solved the problem.. The kitchen is equipped with cookware and serveware. The beds were comfortable. The owner is very easy to work with and responds to all questions quickly. The main house family room allowed the family to be together for meals and hanging out. The location is perfect...under 30 minutes from Jim Thorpe where we took the Santa Train and 30 minutest to Great Wolf Lodge for a day at the waterpark. Some of the group found some wonderful places to hike. The view of the lake is spectacular.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Poconos Lake Rentals owned by Barry and Kari Katz

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My wife and I purchased the property in 2009 and have been upgrading them ever since. We are from the Philly area (originally from NY and Fla) and love relaxing on beautiful Lake Harmony.

Why they chose this property

There is nothing like this in the whole area. Lake front property that can accommodate extremely large groups. Where else can you enjoy the company of family and friends in such a beautiful setting.

What makes this property unique

On the lake with deck and dock for your convenience and pleasure; Indoor and outdoor hot tub; outdoor fire pits; AC; large smart flat screen tvs, cable, wireless, gas grill; pool table in larger house and more.

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