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Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature

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Front of house
Road with house on right and golf course on left
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Canadensis, PA
  • Place, Skytop Golf
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Sky Puppies
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalahari
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Downstairs Bedroom (1)

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Full Bedroom (5)

1 Double Bed

Upstairs Large Bedroom (3)

1 King Bed

Upstairs Master Bedroom (2)

1 King Bed

Upstairs Twin Bedroom (4)

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom (1)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs "Jack and Jill" Bathroom (4)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Upstairs Large Bathroom (3)

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Upstairs Master Bathroom (2)

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

About this property

Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature

Come visit our cozy "Bear House" cottage, nestled in the Pocono Mountains on Skytop Lodge property. Our home is almost 100 years old, built in the 1930s with amazing character and historic charm. This is the perfect family house, owned by a family with three young children. The location is ideal, a beautiful wooded paradise only a ~2 hour drive from New York City or Philadelphia. The home can be used year-round, with amazing outdoor adventures to experience in every season.

HOME AMENITIES:
* 5 bedrooms (1 on the first floor and 4 on the 2nd floor)
* 4 bathrooms (1 on the first floor and 3 on the 2nd floor)
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Nespresso machine and pods
* Peloton indoor bicycle (bring own cycling shoes)
* Outdoor grill
* Outdoor wood-burning chiminea
* Indoor wood-burning fireplace
* Screened-in porch with outdoor furniture and TV
* Private back deck with wooded views
* Ping pong table
* Putting machine, chipping net and large golf net for use in yard
* Yard games
* Bikes and helmets
* Ice skates in various sizes
* Tennis rackets
* Board games
* High-speed WiFi internet, perfect for working remotely
* Child-friendly, equipped with pack-and-plays, high chair, toys and games for kids (upon request)
* TVs located in 3 of the bedrooms, living room and screened in porch

SKYTOP AMENITIES:
* Walking distance to Skytop Lodge
* Located on the award-winning Skytop golf course (awarded #17 by Golfpass in 2025 Golfers' Choice Best Public Golf Course)

NEARBY POCONOS ACTIVITIES:
* Ski Resorts - Camelback Mountain (20 miles), Shawnee Mountain (22 miles), Jack Frost Big Boulder (30 miles), Snow Mountain (40 miles) and Elk Mountain (60 miles)
* Indoor Waterparks - Kalahari (15 miles), Great Wolf Lodge (15 miles) and Camelback (20 miles)
* Casinos - Mount Airy Casino (10 miles)
* Breweries - Pocono Brewery Company (12 miles) and Wallenpaupack Brewing Company (20 miles)
* Horseback Riding - Mountain Creek Riding Stable (10 miles)
* Rock climbing - Pocono Rocks! (12 miles)

Keywords: Cottage, Pocono Mountains, Skytop, Golf, Skiing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Family Reunion, Family Home, Kid-Friendly

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Amenities

Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House has high-chair and pack and play cribs
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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

About the area

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Canadensis, PA

What's nearby

  • Skytop Golf - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sky Puppies - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Kalahari - 24 min drive - 27.3 km
  • Camelback Ski Area - 28 min drive - 30.7 km
  • Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - 29 min drive - 31.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mountainhome Diner - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pour House - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Frogtown Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Basso - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪China lll - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

As of 23 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature on 16 May 2026 start from AU$701, 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 Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

About the host

Hosted by Timothy M Recchion

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Hi this is Tim and Elizabeth. We live in New York with our three young kids and love coming to our Bear House at Skytop to escape the city life and enjoy nature!

Why they chose this property

We love being out in nature, while still close to big cities and Skytop Lodge - with access to all that the Pocono Mountains have to offer!

What makes this property unique

Our home has great character and a cozy cottage feel, with an amazing location on Skytop property.
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