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LAKEFRONT- HOT TUB, Gameroom, Beach, Playground, Firepit, Boats, 5 min to SKIING

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On the beach, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, table football, books
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blakeslee, PA
  • Place, Lake Shangri-La
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Harmony
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the area

Blakeslee

With a stay at this vacation home in Blakeslee (Briar Crest Woods), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Pocono Raceway and Lake Shangri-La. .This beach vacation home is 16.7 mi (26.9 km) from Kalahari and 21.7 mi (35 km) from Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Shangri-La - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pocono Raceway - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Lake Harmony - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kalahari - 24 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪HUNAN HOUSE - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪China Pearl - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

LAKEFRONT- HOT TUB, Gameroom, Beach, Playground, Firepit, Boats, 5 min to SKIING

This is a true lakefront house literally right next to the community beach and less than 10 minutes/2.5 miles from Big Boulder Ski Resort. This home is in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in Blakeslee PA near Lake Harmony.

This sprawling Lakefront lodge will feel like home with a fully loaded gameroom where you can enjoy playing pool, shuffleboard, Foosball, air hockey, card games at the bar card table, and many board games. Enjoy a nice evening fire by the lake in two fire pits with plenty of seating for everyone. Take a ride in one of our kayaks or our canoe from the marina. You can Fish right from the edge of the property directly into the lake. Enjoy TV in every bedroom and living rooms., and an outdoor hot tub set high among the trees on the second story deck, 16 ft patio table, with a propane grill and more! You'll have easy parking to avoid the car shuffling. The house is literally steps from the beach, community playground, pavilion, and more!

For guest use, we have FOUR 1-person kayaks + a canoe (2-3 people) , as well as all paddles and life jackets.

IMPORTANT: starter packs of paper goods, toiletries, cleaning chemicals, soaps, detergents, sponges, toilet paper, paper towels, coffee, tea, and other kitchen necessities ARE all included with your stay. Sheets and towels ARE included too.

Your rental includes all community fees, beach fees, parking fees, and other fees. There are no hidden charges after your reservation is paid.

Inside the ~3,900 square foot house you will find seven bedrooms - all enclosed with doors - no dens or other spaces pretending to be bedrooms. There are 3 bedrooms upstairs - 2 with king beds and one queen bedroom. Downstairs you will find 4 full bedrooms - 3 bedrooms include 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed, and 1 bedroom includes a bunk bed with a full below and twin above. This lakehouse has it all - a full kitchen with all the usual appliances, living room for TV and gathering, full downstairs game area, huge outdoor deck with a hot tub directly overlooking the beautiful lake, a seating area with lake view in the backyard and much more.

Our lake house, Skiing Bear Lake Front Lodge, is part of Brier Crest Woods Resort. The Following amenities are available next door to the lake house (literally as close as you can get in the community):

* Onsite community LAKE beach with a life guard during summer months (next door)
* Onsite community Tennis Courts
* Onsite community Volleyball
* Onsite community Basketball (next door)
* Onsite community Playground (next door)
* Onsite community Picnic area (next door)

Enjoy all the Pocono Mountains have to offer in a house that is big enough for the whole extended family!

Some nearby Pocoono Mountain attractions:
*Jack Frost Ski Resort - 15 minutes
* Big Boulder Ski Resort - 8 minutes
* H20ooooh Indoor Waterpark - 12 minutes
* Kalahari Resort - 20 minutes
* Pocono Raceway - 6 minutes
* Jim Thorpe - 20 minutes
* Camelback Mountain - 23 minutes
* many, many more!

Your pets are also welcome with paid pet fee.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden. This vacation home also features an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the ocean
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

3 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: Pets are allowed with paid pet fee only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: Guests are responsible for any damage by kids

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Noise to minimum after 11pm. No loud parties EVER!
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

LAKEFRONT- HOT TUB, Gameroom, Beach, Playground, Firepit, Boats, 5 min to SKIING Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 118 out of 150 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 27 out of 150 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 150 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 150 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 150 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andreia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
I am very satisfied and happy with the place, as well as the service. I will definitely recommend it to all my friends.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view, very well-appointed home with lots of clever touches.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness
My friends and I stayed here for a weekend, and it was the perfect vacation home. There’s so much to do, especially if you enjoy being outdoors, and it’s only a short drive to nearby restaurants. We loved the hot tub and the pool table, and having TVs in each room was a great bonus. The hosts were very responsive, kind, and helpful throughout our stay. Some of us even went fishing, which made the trip even more fun. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

2/10 Terrible

Zheng R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The overall experience was not very good. There were takeout bags under the bed in the room. There were also many spiders, and the hot tub water had not been cleaned or changed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

10/10 Excellent

Angela A., Allison Park

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a beautiful, clean property. The owners were prompt with communications, and quick to resolve anything. The house was as listed and in our opinion, better than the pictures. We had a very short stay but would love to return in warmer weather to enjoy all of the amenities of the community.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

This house is great, tons of space for groups. Needs a deep cleaning and there is a lot of damage to areas. The air hockey table is not working and the soccer table needs a ball. Pool table has multiple sets of balls but not a complete set of solids and stripes. Fire pit was unusable and damaged. Lots of switches on walls that do not appear to actually work anything. Location is amazing! Will definitely book again but hope these issues are resolved.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jacy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The kids had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
The house was bug for my family. Game room was very entertaining for the kids, being on the lake was the most awesome weekend we did ice fishing. Kids sledded on the ice. We met lots of people. The host were always very responsive and getting back to us with questions that I had. The only negative I have to say is that the house is very dirty. It needs a thorough cleaning in all rooms. The oven was very dirty also
Our youngest on his sled
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

kim r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Michael and Ashleigh were great hosts. Super friendly and very available and attentive. Our family of 14 came to celebrate the 30th birthday of our twins! The kids all went snow tubing and sledding and we enjoyed having a fire outside and just enjoying the fresh air!! Such a great time!! Can’t wait to come back!!
S’mores by the fire!!
So much fun!
Chip loving the snow!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A really great house for groups. We had an amazing time
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

Liked: Cleanliness
We love this house! Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

sudan p.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is very nice and is perfect for large groups. The bedrooms were very nice and clean but the bedrooms and house needs better lighting. The kitchen could use some better drinking glasses and had no wine glasses or teaspoons. we were out most of the time but the air hockey table was broke so kids couldn’t play
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for our group
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for big group going skiing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Tom I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Honestly, this place has such amazing potential ---there is a ton of space for a big crowd and it's in a great area...but outside of that, I have nothing positive to say and would never stay here again. It's unclean and unkept, there's so much missed maintenance that it's unsafe and uncomfortable, and the hosts are unprofessional and awful to deal with. I can tell from years of positive reviews that this hasn't always been true--but if you stay here you'll find that these hosts are the type who do not reinvest in their property. They and leave ice makers broken, smoke detectors unplugged, and water filters in need of replacement. There's filth and dirt inside kitchen cabinets and drawers, grime on walls and floors, mold (and used soap) on the shower stalls...and very clear evidence that their cleaners do not turn over all of the beds between guests. Shortly after checking in we found a bottle cap in an unused bed in one of the kids rooms--then we found a prior guest's used filthy underwear in the drawer of the same room. Afterwards we found dirt and droppings in the kitchen cabinets (where the "clean" dishes are kept) and filth in and around all of the utensils. As we looked around we found that the walls, floors, and corners of all the walls were filthy. It was just so incredibly uncomfortable to stay there. It felt gross.Their fix--after taking forever to respond --was to send their same "cleaners" to disrupt our stay. These guys shouldn't be hosting anything, ever.
Here is the water bottle cap that started our journey into the grossest short term rental we've ever stayed at
Here is the bedside table in the same room as the above captioned photo. What was left in that drawer, you ask? Oh, that's just a prior guest's used, poopy underwear.
Here's a closer photo of what was left behind in the drawer for us to find. If only photos had smell...
Here's the kitchen drawer, where the clean utensils are kept. Zoom in on that...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip F.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place was awesome! We enjoyed it with various friends, and the house had a lot to offer. There was a nice hot tub, fire pit, and plenty of things to do downstairs such as Billards, and air hockey. It was cool to see that they also had an old pay phone too to add to the ambiance. There was a power outage during our stay but Michael communicated swiftly about it. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Dan B.

The house was nice, and the location on the lake is spectacular. Some of the games are a bit worn, like the air hockey table and pool table, so be warned in case they try to charge for that in the future. Additionally, so are some of the couches. I thought most supplies would be included as listed in the description, but we ended up having to buy extra paper towel rolls as the property didn't have any. Also, we didn't seem to find dish soap anywhere and we did have a big group, so we did use the kitchen a lot. Overall, the place was nice for the price and has a lot to do at the house making it a great option. The hot tub is the cherry on top if you like to relax outdoors.
View from back deck. Can only imagine the serenity in summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Visited during the fall and the foliage lake views were great. Had ample space for large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was very nice and the community was peaceful. Large bedrooms and great game room. The kitchen area had plenty of space for a family to gather and cook and The view of the lake is gorgeous. There where some small things we noticed that could use work. Some windows don't have screens and the sliding glass doors need some TLC. The game room pool table did not have the correct balls and the air hockey table needs a new puck and was unstable. With that being said we will be booking again next year
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jing H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house is great for families, very spacious and clean. Our family of 6 had a great time during our weekend stay. The game room kept kids occupied for hours. The playground and community beach are accessible right next door. We definitively recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abraham G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing no view of the lake. Beautiful house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Big 7br house with great game room and everything you need. Closest property to the beach and playground. Kayaks for guest use. A couple things came up and owners responded immediately. Our three generation family had a terrific time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We ended up being evacuated from another vacation and found this listing after scouring the internet for somewhere to stay that could meet the size of our group. This house helped to salvage what was left of our trip! The owners were very quick to respond. There was some normal wear and tear on the house, but nothing that deterred us during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn & Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful property! We had a great time at this home which was well-stocked and had great amenities. We enjoyed fishing directly from the property and visited the beach and park multiple times during our stay. The host was very responsive to questions. All in all a delightful experience! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

House was great for our big family of 15. Plenty to do right at the house and having the community amenities (beach, basketball court, volleyball) a few steps away was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025