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Exterior
Pool
Property grounds
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Hot tub
    Hot tub
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Hike, Ski, Fish or Relax in Hot Tub. the BearHouse

We look forward to hosting you, your family and friends. Our goal is to provide you with a comfortable space and guide you on the many things to do in the Poconos all year round. Our small team at HarmonySTR (Natalie, Shantie, Drew and Eric) are looking forward to providing you a 5 Star Stay.
25 year age requirement to book the property.

This property has NO shared spaces
We love our house, our neighborhood and our neighbors we are sure you will too.

We do take our Hot Tub Cleaning and Maintenance seriously. Additional cleaning fee may be charged after checkout if rules are not followed.
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Albrightsville, PA is a small community located in the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania. There are a variety of reasons why someone might choose to visit Albrightsville, including:

Outdoor recreation: Albrightsville is located in a beautiful natural setting, surrounded by forests and mountains. There are plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, fishing, hunting, and skiing.


Historical sites: The area around Albrightsville is rich in history, with several historical sites nearby. For example, visitors can tour the Asa Packer Mansion in Jim Thorpe, which was the home of a prominent 19th-century businessman.
Rounded driveway with ample parking. Easy access and check in with smart lock.
3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 2 Fireplace house with Living area and a game area.
Plenty of parking in rounded driveway

Property manager

Eric Schwarte & Natalie Shepherd

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

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Cozy Getaway in the Beautiful Poconos

About the area

Map
Albrightsville, PA

What's nearby

  • Big Boulder Lake - 9 min drive
  • Skirmish USA - 11 min drive
  • Big Boulder Ski Area - 12 min drive
  • Pocono Raceway - 15 min drive
  • Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Loft - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Lake House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hike, Ski, Fish or Relax in Hot Tub. the BearHouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hike, Ski, Fish or Relax in Hot Tub. the BearHouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hike, Ski, Fish or Relax in Hot Tub. the BearHouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hike, Ski, Fish or Relax in Hot Tub. the BearHouse located?

Located in Towamensing Trails, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Hickory Run State Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Robin Hood Lakes. Skirmish USA and Hawks Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Hike, Ski, Fish or Relax in Hot Tub. the BearHouse Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear House
My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Bear House. It was clean comfortable, quiet, and worked well for my family and I while we enjoyed the outdoors of the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

HEATHER F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location-great for relaxing
My husband and I along with our four legged son came to the area to see the changing colors of the leaves. We loved the location. A few minutes from the highway, couple of miles from Jim Thorpe and close to restaurants and shopping. The house is in the woods. We saw deer and turkey from the front and back of the house. It was quiet too. The house is warm and cozy. We cooked dinners and we had all we needed to do our cooking. I would recommend staying and we will visit again. Thank you for sharing your home and allowing our four legged son. He enjoyed all the smells outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nile W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great quiet honeymoon
Had a very pleasant quiet stay in the bear house and would recommend it for anyone looking for a nice place in the woods!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Just what we needed. Perfectly situated, we were a stones throw from all sorts of family adventures and did it all; hiked, biked, paddled, fished, ate, explored and kicked back. Would return again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long Weekend Getaway
Loved our stay and would highly recommend! You can’t control the weather and for 1/2 our stay we had pouring down rain with remnants of Hurricane Debby. We were so thankful we chose this place as we all had fun playing foosball and video games. We also thoroughly enjoyed all the deer in the neighborhood. When the sun came out we enjoyed the beach access to the lake and the other amenities close by. Host and property manager extremely responsive and helpful! Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay at Bear House
We had a quick visit to area- never been to this part of the Poconos before. The location of the Bear House is great, right in the middle of activities and dining spots. The house is cute, a mix of updates and retro bear cabin theme. Comfortable beds and furniture in the living room. Nice big screen TV and games to hang out at night. We came for a quick rafting trip and this was just right for the price. We didn't really use the hot tub or beach because it rained but having those amenities is a big reason why we picked the property. I'd consider changing the name though - we never saw bear, but were surrounded by deer every morning. My son even scratched one behind the ear.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Home
Me and the family stayed very comfortably. I would recommend the house to anyone. It was my mother in law’s 75th birthday. Thank you. The Wrights
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent VBRO!
Had a great time! Close to attractions. Kids loved the hot tub, fooz ball table, and video games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun getaway at the bear cave
We had a great time! Wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danny H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our short family getaway
We were looking for somewhere quiet we could spend a few days unplugging with our 9 and 12 yo girls. This was a perfect getaway that offered a quiet neighborhood that felt private, but also gave access to the community facilities and good hikes within a short drive. As soon as we arrived I knew we had the right place, watching my girls' faces light up as the lay on the top bunk and watched 2 fawns nursing from their mom in the tree line less than 50ft from the window. The simple things like having a foozball table kept us off devices and doing things as a family while we were relaxing in the house, yet on that one rainy afternoon, being able to log into our streaming services to watch a movie together on the large screen was a bonus. Interior was exactly as pictured and was clean, welcoming and functional. We would return. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet getaway
My husband and I had a quiet getaway at the BearHouse. The hosts very communicative and shared a lot of information on the area. Their house guide was especially helpful! We were so appreciative of being able to get away for a quiet weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jess R.

Liked: Cleanliness
The bear house
The bear house was the perfect getaway for our family. The boys got to sled outback while my husband and I sat out there in the hot tub. The house was clean and cozy. The hosts were very easy to get a hold of and responded quickly with any questions I had. Great location as well. Close to food and other things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary weekend
We had a nice time at the Bear house. We were in the Poconos to celebrate our 18 year wedding anniversary. If we didn’t have to leave for other reasons we would have stayed longer. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Great location, and a beautiful stay. Amazing hiking trails within 10 minutes, and several great restaurants near Lake Harmony. Very impressed with the care put in by the hosts to make sure our stay was pleasant as well as recommending places and checking in sporadically. Overall a wonderful stay! Would very much recommend. My wife and I only stayed for a few days after a extending a 10 day trip to check out the leaves changing on our way home, but definitely will be bringing the family back to stay longer when visiting Big Boulder this year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

michael s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to the Poconos
Cottage was clean, area was quiet and we truly enjoyed our stay. It was nice to sit outback and watch the deer. Oh and the beds were comfortable which made us very happy. We hope to go back in the near future.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and quick stay
We had a great time staying at the BearHouse! The kids enjoyed the arcade games, the foosball table and of course the hot tub! Seeing deers in the yard were awesome as well! We all enjoyed the community amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Shelly V., NJ, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
The Bear House had some wonderful amenities. Having a washing machine for our suits and towels was so great! Bring some detergent. We were a bit surprised that the soap dispensers were only filled with water, but the local market had all the supplies we needed. The house could use a refresh, maybe a paint job, and the mildew smell is a bit overwhelming. but that's the mountains for you. The listing stated there was an outdoor propane firepit but it didn't appear to be available for our stay. We saw there was a regular firepit but the rules stated no open flames allowed, so that was confusing. We ended up just forgoing any fires for our s'mores. The indoor propane fireplace does not work, even though we put new batteries in the remote, another disappointment. There was a bunch of trash in the yard, so we only hung outside to use the hot tub. The hot tub is the best amenity of this property, the tent over it was the best part. Tons of deer to wake up to, lovely trees for lots of cool shade. Getting rid of the garbage was a pretty easy process, just don't forget to bring your community hang tag or they'll turn you away, sternly. The community pool and lake were amazing, just definitely not close to the house. (Paddleboat rental is $20 per hour, don't forget your ID.) I enjoyed being able to vacuum and sweep, and not have to just live with dirty floors like you would in a hotel.Close to Jim Thorpe & Lake Harmony. Macaluso's restaurant is a new fave!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yunfan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in the Poconos
Location is great, it is easy to access lots of local activities, attraction, and restaurants. The community itself has a big lake, and a nice swimming pool. Property is clean and spacious enough for eight of us (two families) and a dog. The foosball table and the arcade machine offers kids with some extra activities during their down time. And the outdoor jacuzzi is big and very relaxing. The only thing that's a bit lacking is a dryer machine -- we had to hang dry the clothes after washing as the washer/dryer combo took forever to dry clothes. Hosts provided detailed, timely instruction throughout the booking process and during our stay. They offered plenty of household essentials (trash bags, dishwasher pods, utensils, cooking essentials) to make our stay more convenient. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Weekend Getaway
Property was as described in listing. Hosts were informative. We were pleasantly surprised by supplies left for our use, example dish detergent, paper towels, laundry detergent, soaps, linens and towels. Adults and teenagers enjoyed the arcade games and foosball table in the house. Also the hot tub was clean. We went to the community lake and rented a kayak and hung out on the beach. The community lake also has a pool and snack bar. We would rent the Bear House again on a future trip. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chrystina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love the Bear Cabin!
My 3 teenage boys (and our dog) loved staying at Bear Cabin. The space was perfect for all of our needs. It was so nice to have a dryer for the towels after a days at the pool, lake, and water park! Really nice community. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
This was a perfect getaway. Thanks again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
The home was clean, private, and comfortable. We enjoyed watching all the deer in the neighborhood.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

jackie m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poconos house
Very good communication with listing agents and they tried to fix the broken washing machine. (It still didn’t work properly though.). The house was in a beautiful development with flat, quiet streets great for biking with kids. We saw so much wildlife, including daily deer in the backyard. Some areas of improvement was that the house was very dark and dingy even with all of the lights on. The sliding glass doors to the patio are broken, and several cabinet doors were hanging off. The place needs updating and a facelift, but we had a nice time with the arcade, foosball and hot tub. It’s a bummer they make you drive your bags of a week of stinky trash across the development for compacting.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay
Nice place, only minor issues, the bed in one of the rooms needs a new mattress. Hot tub was nice and relaxing. Location is very good. The house is a little dated but accepts pets which was a big plus. Overall it was a nice stay and the location is close to many places that we were able to visit.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

donna d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet family gathering
Kids loved the hot tub! Very cute cabin. 4 stars are because we just didn’t realize the community center, beach were far away. Didn’t know it was that big of a community. Short drive. Also, ants. We were reimbursed for spray and notified them right away and they took care of it. Very attentive! But it is ant season, just more than expected. Overall a nice, relaxing, family vacation!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023