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Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach

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Exterior
Summer sunset 2020
Back of house.
Terrace/patio
Games room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lehigh River
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Gouldsboro, PA
  • Place, Larsen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Gouldsboro State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bass Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Room

1 Double Futon and 5 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bath 1 (Master)

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach

Larsen Lake House- Enjoy your stay in this custom built lakefront home, including 5 comfortable bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms with something for everyone: kayaks, row boat, paddle boards, hot tub, sauna, pool table, shuffle board table, ping pong, house-wide Sonos system and 2 large screen Smart TVs with Apple TV. Take in extraordinary views from the vaulted living room with floor to ceiling windows overlooking the private dock and beach. Each floor is flooded with light by sky lights and a 2 story glass atrium & waterfall.

Located in the premier community of Big Bass Lake, Larsen Lake House is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac with breathtaking views of the lake. The house features an exclusive art collection curated by NYC artist @GDMArt. The game room includes gas fireplace, pool table, shuffle board, wet bar and a room exclusively reserved for family ping pong tournaments.

Bedrooms combine luxurious mattresses with non-allergen duvets and pillows for a restful night's sleep. All linens have been chosen with care (high thread count 100% cotton sheets and 100% egyptian cotton bath towels for comfort) and are provided for all guests, including additional beach towels. If you wish to do laundry during your stay, washer, dryer, detergent, iron and ironing board are all included.

If you’re looking for an active day, try out our kayaks and paddle boards. If you love to fish, we have a rowboat that’s perfect for a leisurely day on the water. If all you want to do is relax, take in the scenery from our private beach steps (with beach loungers) away from the back door. We even have your morning exercise routine covered – grab a yoga mat and head out to the dock for your sunrise practice.

Enjoy your evenings around the fire pit in heavy-duty locally amish-made adirondack chairs while enjoying the sunset over the lake. Unlike other propoerties, we provide the fire wood for your stay at no additional cost.

The spacious kitchen boasts two dishwashers, two full-size ovens, prep sink, loads of counter space and ample pantry. In addition to the the refrigerator in the kitchen, there is an also a full-size refrigerator in the game room wet bar. To learn more about the property, send an inquiry.

Once your reservation is confirmed, we will share a link to our bespoke guest website which provides all the details about the house, the local amenities, attractions, and our favorite dining establishements.

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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)
There is an additional pet cleaning fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
36 hour advance notice for booking.
Big Bass Lake Rental agreement required after confirming reservation and 3 days before arrival. Host will send these forms to be completed.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9187834
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gouldsboro

Located in Gouldsboro, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Lake Wallenpaupack and Gouldsboro State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kalahari and Summit Lanes. Travelling with kids? Consider Keiper Park and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Gouldsboro, PA

What's nearby

  • Larsen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Gouldsboro State Park - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Big Bass Lake - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Kalahari - 25 min drive - 29.5 km
  • Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - 33 min drive - 40.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kay's Italian Resturant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Country Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kay’s Daily Grind - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪vfw 5207 - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Front in Pocono Mtns: Hot Tub / Sauna / Game Room / Kayaks / Private Beach located?

This family-friendly Gouldsboro holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Larsen Lake, Gouldsboro State Park and Tobyhanna State Park. Lehigh River and Lake Watawga are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn T.

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

Great holiday stay!

This property was just as described--large, lovely home on the lake with lots to do for the family. Michael made everything easy and the entire stay ran smoothly. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Mar 2021
Hi Carolyn, So glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to host you and your family anytime you're in the Poconos. Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desnee H.

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

Wonderful family gathering in the Poconos

For more than 20 years our family has spent my husband’s birthday weekend together in various places in New York, New Jersey or Pennsylvania. This is the first time we have decided to revisit the same place twice. The setting is beautiful, the house is lovely and it would be hard to imagine how to improve on the experience,
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is beautiful yet it offered a cozy comfortable feel and a ton of amenities. We kayaked on the lake during beautiful sunsets and had s’mores around the fire pit. We spent time in the ultra clean, very warm and cozy hot tub. We connected our music to the sound system which was available in rooms of your choice. We played games around the living room fireplace at night and enjoyed dinners for our family of 11 in the roomy kitchen and dinning areas. Our family totally enjoyed the stay and we hope to come back the next opportunity we get. Thank you for sharing your exceptional home.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house, right on the lake, plenty of room for 12.Loved the game room (pool, ping pong, shuffleboard).Plenty of equipment to use on the lake (row boat, kayaks, paddle boards).Great communication with the owner!Highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

grace f.

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

JUST LIKE HOME

This property is well-maintained, bright, spacious and provides so many amenities. The owners take special care to see that guests' needs are adequately addressed. The owners are extremely responsive and easy to contact if necessary. For our group of 8 adults, this property was perfect in every way.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann H.

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

Private, peaceful property

Our family of 11 enjoyed a fun-filled week at this lovely lakeside getaway. The property was beautifully appointed and the house, although showing the typical wear and tear of popular rental homes, was spacious and comfortable. Bedrooms were well situated for privacy and quiet and locating all the tvs and pool table, ping pong etc on the lower level allowed our teenagers to hang out there late at night without bothering the adults who prefer an earlier bedtime. We did find some discrepancies between the VRBO description of the house and the amenities listed by the owner, e.g, there was an outdoor hot tub but not an indoor hot tub adjoining the master bedroom, nor was there a separate prep sink in the kitchen. Possibly this is due to a VBRO failing to update in synch with changes on the rental property. Overall however the experience was positive and we especially liked having two refrigerators, two ovens and two dishwashers to streamline vacation “chores!”
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

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

A wonderful week in the Poconos

This lake front property is truly special! We wanted a family vacation for my husband and I, my adult daughter and her husband, my adult son and our 10 month old granddaughter. Given the last year with Covid, we were looking for quality time together...to relax and enjoy each other's company. The house and amenities are exactly as described in the listing. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for all to enjoy. My husband particularly enjoyed fishing every day from the dock. The views are spectacular! When we arrived, we chose to do a big food shopping trip and eat in for the majority of the week. The kitchen is very large, functional and had everything we needed. The property owner was great and promptly answered our questions both before and during our stay. We would definitely stay at this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ceasar S.

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

Amazing Lake House

First off, Mike was very communicative and quick/happy to respond. The property also has a great informational website which was very helpful. The photos essentially tell the story of the home and we had a great time there. Tips: Make sure you give yourself some time for trash disposal before check out. Also check the weather ahead of time as it's cooler weather by the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

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

AMAZING IN EVERY WAY!!

WOW!! I've rented many Mountain houses over the last few years and none of them quite compare to this one. Immaculate, unique, fun, relaxing, peaceful, well stocked and just.....PERFECT! This house somehow strikes that balance of feeling cozy and knowing you're in the mountains yet it has a subtle shore-like feel to it as well. It's the best of both worlds but with all that mountain charm and tranquility. If you bring groceries and drinks with you, you will literally never have to leave this house once you arrive until your check out day (which we did inquire about renting an extra night because of how much we were enjoying ourselves but it was booked solid!). The unique design and layout of this house is enough to fall in love with it (the atrium is one of the shining stars of this house!) but step out back and the perfection continues. I rented this house with my family so there were a mix of adults and kids between 9 and 16. Every single person who stayed here was in awe of the whole experience and we could not have had a more memorable or a more enjoyable time. With the endless amenities from the pool table, shuffleboard, ping pong table, hot tub, fire pit, sauna, sitting out on the beautiful private beach and watching the AMAZING sunsets, the kayaks, paddle boats and paddle boards...I mean you literally cannot get bored here! I love the house so much I texted the owner and told him if they ever decide to sell to please give me first dibs! Haha!! I highly recommend this house to anyone looking for a vacation where you can thoroughly enjoy doing nothing yet have the option to do so much! Whether you're by yourself, with a few people or a larger group of people, this house will meet your needs and exceed expectations, guaranteed. I really hope to be back again next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd R.

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

Beautiful, full of fun and easy

The house was so nice and exactly what you saw online, no hidden surprises. There was so much to do and the dock and beach gave the kids both what they wanted. The water sports were so much fun, and it was calm and quiet. Check in and out was so easy and the owners were great communicators! I would highly recommend this property, we were so happy. And thanks to this rental we will now have Sonos wireless speakers all over our house also. Also don’t be scared off by no air conditioning, we went on the hottest week of the year and the attic fan and open windows in the trees made it beautiful, and we are 68 degree central air people. Thank you!,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne F.

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

Beautiful lake house

We had a very nice time at this house on Larsen Lake. We were a group of 12 and the house was big enough for all of us. The house is beautiful with lots of windows overlooking the lake. The house comes with boats and cornhole, ping pong, pool, and shuffleboard. The state park is down the street and it is a good area for biking around as are the roads within the gated community across the one lane bridge. Because of the pandemic closures, we couldn't use the community amenities but they offer a swimming pool, tennis, and more. We didn't go out to eat and cooked all our meals in the house, and the kitchen has lots of dishes and pans. Overall, this is a great house for a large group's lakefront summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

audrey l.

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

Lovely winter getaway!

My family just spent a wonderful 4 days there during New Years break. Larsen Lake House is a beautiful home. Beautifully decorated, warm and inviting. We had 10 adults and there was plenty of room for all of us. We brought food to make a NYE dinner and the kitchen was stocked with all we needed to have a family dinner over looking the winter wonderland of the Poconos. Afterwards we had ping pong competitions And great family time. I Would definitely go back in the warmer months to be able to enjoy the warmer weather activities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Reeta A.

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

Family get-away and much needed relaxation.....

We had fabulous family-time relaxing in this lake-house. The view is amazing. Rooms were very spacious and clean. The kitchen well-equiped. And the game-room (downstairs) was awesome for our teenagers. From the initial communication to the last 'farewell text' Mike and Hoagy were great! Very responsive and helpful. We were there for just 4 nights, and they were simply perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

About the host

Hosted by Michael Hoagland (Hoagy)

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We reside in the Hudson Valley of New York State. We love to travel and also love to take time every eyar to enjoy our lakehouse get-away home in the Poconos with our extended family.

What makes this property unique

Online bespoke guest website link provided upon confirmation with house info and 100s of local attractions linked for easy exploration. There is something for everyone from golf, skiing/winter sports, hiking, wineries/distilleries, 4 wheeler riding, ziplining, horseback riding, and shopping!

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