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Living room with Queen size Leather sleeper sofa with plush mattress

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Explore the area

Jim Thorpe, PA

Mauch Chunk Opera House4 min walk
Asa Packer Mansion Museum11 min walk
Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access13 min walk
Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)43 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This welcoming small 2 story house is circa 1853 and is where the coal miners lived. We have created a very comfortable, private, cozy and safe environment for our guests. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm for a great vacation. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones and look out over town through the beautiful scenery. Last summer we added a beautiful new patio with a gas Fire Pit on the side of the house! Also overlooking downtown, take your drinks outside and enjoy.

Due to COVID I am no longer serving a continental breakfast!

The Van Pelt House is right in the heart of town but secluded and private. Steps away from shops, biking, hiking, rafting, restaurants and entertainment. This is the perfect place for a romantic weekend or a family vacation.

Walk into the house and you are in the living room with a Flat-screen Smart TV, Electric Fireplace, Air-conditioner and a brand new leather Queen Sleeper Sofa with a plush mattress. Continue on and you have a newly remodeled Fully Functional Kitchen with the attached Deck out back.

We have added a lovely patio on the side of the house with a fire pit. A wonderful space to sit with a glass of wine and take in the view!

If you choose to go out to eat, restaurants are all walking distance from the house. No need to drive anywhere. Upstairs is the Master Bedroom with very comfortable Queen Mattress ,Ceiling fan and Air-conditioning, a Sitting Room with a new Futon and a Full Bath with Claw Foot Tub. We have also added WiFi.

The Van Pelt House is available for the weekend, week, month or for extended stays.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY SLEEPS A MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE.
Pets only allowed
Linens and towels are supplied.
Bike and ski storage is available.

Keywords: Private & secluded Row House, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, paint ball, fishing, hunting, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Fall Foliage, Olde Time Christmas, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Penns Peak, Festivals, Glen Onoko Falls, Asa Packer Mansion, Harry Packer Mansion, Old Jail, Mauch Chunk Museum. Fire Pit and patio.Pets only allowed if they are crated.$50 non refundable.You must ask permission. Thank you

Property manager

Helen Van Pelt

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Mountain view

Fireplace

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are allowed. We don't supply a crib.

Events

No events allowed

No parties and no unauthorized guests staying in t

Pets

Pets allowed

No large dogs. There is a fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

The house is smoke free. You can smoke outside the

No overnight guests! No loud parties or noise! No fireworks No cooking on fire pit! Do not unplug WiFi or patio lights Security device on site

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: No parties and no unauthorized guests staying in t

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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jim Thorpe

Located in Jim Thorpe, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Old Jail Museum and Mauch Chunk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include DeFeo's Manor and Mauch Chunk Opera House. Travelling with kids? Consider Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary and Country Junction. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Jim Thorpe, PA

What's nearby

Mauch Chunk Museum - 3 min walk
Mauch Chunk Opera House - 4 min walk
Asa Packer Mansion Museum - 11 min walk
Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access - 13 min walk
Jim Thorpe Memorial - 4 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Bonnie & Clyde - 8 min drive
Molly Maguire's Irish Pub - 9 min walk
Notch Eight Craft House - 5 min walk
Insurrection Distillery - 8 min drive
Griffs Ale Haus & Grille - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home! located?

Located in the centre of Jim Thorpe, this family-friendly holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Old Jail Museum, Mauch Chunk Museum and Mauch Chunk Opera House. DeFeo's Manor and Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John are also within 10 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie k., Red hill

24 Mar 2024

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

Weekend getaway

The house was cozy and full of old world charm.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

21 Mar 2024

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

Home Away from Home - Better Than Home!

Prepare to feel welcomed into this lovely property - an historic property, reminiscent of a family home of long ago. Location is perfect for both being in the center of town while being able to pull away for quiet moments together. Every detail was attended to - clean towels, sheets, dishes, spices, even coffee and the fixings. In addition, there is a great deck out back for enjoying a quiet coffee in the morning. Evenings will find you relaxing with a glass of wine at the side of the house around the fire pit. We enjoyed every bit of it - and appreciate all the attention to welcoming details that the hosts provided. Will definitely be returning again and recommending to others! Thanks you! The town of Jim Thorpe is always a treat - and your home was the icing on the cake!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

29 Feb 2024

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

House on the hill

Perfect cozy spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

31 Jan 2024

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

Lovely home.

Close to town, beautiful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Jan 2024

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

Charming place and excellent location

The Van Pelt House is a #10. The home is beautiful, clean, charming and historical. We loved staying there and will definitely be back. The home sits above the Mauch Chunck Opera House with stunning views of Jim Thorpe. It is easily accessible to the downtown with so many restaurants, shops and activities in town. You cant go wrong with making Jim Thorpe a must do weekend getaway destination.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Helen Van Pelt

We are originally from NJ but my husband's grandparents lived in Coaldale, PA which is about 20 minutes from Jim Thorpe. When we were going to retire we decided to look around this area and found this magnificent town of Jim Thorpe. We love the history, the architecture and the fact that there is so much to do in this small town. When we bought our house we decided to invest in other properties and that is how we acquired our rental property. We also liked the fact that the house is just above our home so we are not absentee landlords.

Why they chose this property

You are staying right in the heart of downtown but in a quiet and secluded area. Steps away from Broadway where all the restaurants, shops and local attractions are located.

What makes this property unique

Staying at our house enables you to not have to drive anywhere. You can walk to everything in town including rafting, biking, hiking, restaurants and shops. Patio with fire pit is absolutely beautiful and relaxing! Want to see a great show at the Mauch Chunk Opera House? Because you are our guests, you will receive $5 off each ticket. We can reserve them for you, just let us know!