Summary:
Relax with the whole family and escape to the cozy 'Bear Necessities' cabin in the heart of the Poconos! Snuggle up inside or unwind in the hot tub after a day of adventure. Relax on the spacious deck surrounded by nature. Whether you're here for a romantic getaway or a fun family retreat, 'Bear Necessities' offers the perfect setting to experience the beauty of every season. Book your stay and create lasting memories in this peaceful woodland retreat!
The Space:
You will find:
★☆ BEDROOMS ☆★
BR1: 1 Queen Bed
BR2: 1 Queen Bed
BR3: 2 Trundle Beds
Living Room: Sleeper Sofa Bed
★☆ LIVING ROOM ☆★
Relax in a spacious, cozy living room with a fireplace for a warm ambiance. Whether you're up for a game of foosball, or enjoying board games, this room has it all. Curl up with a good book or watch your favorite shows on the TV—it’s perfect for downtime with loved ones.
★☆ KITCHEN & DINING ☆★
Cook up a feast in the fully equipped kitchen, complete with modern appliances and ample seating at both the dining table and bar. There's room for everyone to gather and enjoy meals together.
★☆ OUTDOOR SPACE ☆★
Your backyard retreat awaits! Grill up a meal and dine outside on the deck,or relax in the covered hot tub. Whether it’s stargazing or sunbathing, this outdoor space offers something for everyone.
★☆ KEY FEATURES ☆★
☀ Self-check-in
☀ 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms
☀ Secure location in a private community
☀ High-speed Wi-Fi
☀ Spacious living and dining areas
☀ Game area with foosball, board games and arcade game
☀ Spacious Deck, Hot Tub, Grill, and more
☀ Washer + dryer
☀ EV Charger - level 2 charger(guests need to bring their adapters)
✹ ADDITIONAL GUEST COST: The base price is set for 2 guests. There is an extra charge of $15 per additional guest per night. Up to 10 total guests total - including children. All children over 2 will count towards the total guest count.
✹ PETS: A maximum of three dogs are permitted. We do not allow cats. The Pet fee is $150 for the first dog, $100 for the second pet and $75 for the third.. If you bring more than one pet let us know as we will have to send a request to pay $100 for the second pet and $75 for the 3rd pet. Please note that pets are not allowed on furniture or beds. Additional cleaning fees will be imposed if pets have been allowed on furniture or beds.
★☆ NOTES ☆★
☀ Submit guest info 3 days before arrival for community and amenity access.
☀ No parties—this is a peaceful, nature-focused retreat.
Guest Access:
Guests have access to the entire house with the exception of the locked owner's closet.
The Neighborhood:
Here is a list of local restaurants, stores, and attractions to help you start planning your trip.
LOCAL FOOD: Please note there are minimal food delivery services to this location so you will need to bring your food or venture out to some of the local restaurants.
DELIVERY
Gagliano’s Pizza (3 miles / 7 mins)
2809 Rt 903, Albrightsville, PA 18210
GROCERIES
Dollar General (2 miles / 5 mins)
Groceries and almost anything else you might need (think mini-Walmart)
2592 State Route 903, Albrightsville, PA
Hazle Park Meat and Groceries (3 miles / 7 Mins)
More extensive grocery store and deli.
7 Pine Point Dr. Ste 2, Albrightsville, PA 18210
BREAKFAST
Piggy's (6 Miles / 10 Mins)
16 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Terra Cottage Cafe (6 Miles / 10 Mins)
291 Lake Harmony Rd, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Nicks Lake House (6 Miles / 10 Mins)
20 South Lake Drive, Lake Harmony, PA, USA
DINNER
Boulder View Tavern (5.5 Miles / 9 Mins)
123 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Louies Prime Steakhouse (6 Miles / 10 Mins)
244 Lake Harmony Road, Lake Harmony, PA 18624
Murphy's Law (7 Miles / 12 Mins)
5102 Route 115, Blakeslee, PA 18610
PIZZA
Pocono Pizza (2.4 miles / 5 mins)
2681 PA-903, Albrightsville, PA 18210
Valerio’s Pizza (2.6 miles/ 6 mins)
2702 State Route 903, Albrightsville, PA 18210
Belle Mia Pizza (2 Miles / 5 Mins)
2591 PA-903 STE 7, Albrightsville, PA 18210
THINGS TO DO LOCALLY:
Skiing, Adventure Parks, Paintball, Rafting, etc.
- Skirmish Paintball [7 min]
- Pocono Whitewater Rafting [11 min]
- Split Rock Resort [17 min]
- Kalahari Indoor Waterpark [30 min]
- Great Wolf Waterpark [30 min]
- Big Boulder Ski Resort [13 min]
- Jack Frost Ski Resort [22 min]
- Camelback Resort [30 min]
- Blue Mountain Resort [30 min]
- Pocono Raceway [14 min]
- Skytop Lodge [50 min]
Walking, Hiking, Biking & Swimming:
- Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary [12 min]
- Mauch Chunk Lake [30 min]
- Beltzville Lake Park [25 min]
- Bake Oven Knob (Appalachian Trail) [40 min]
- D & L Rail Trail [20 min]
- Hickory Run State Park [16 min]
- Hawk Falls [10 min]
- Lehigh Gorge State Park [30 min]
- Nescopeck State Park [30 min]
Jim Thorpe Village [20 minutes away]
- Restaurants: Stone Row Pub, Moya, Absinthe House, Notch Eight Craft House, Muggles Mug Coffee Shop, Wild Elder Wine & Cider Tasting Room, Big Creek Vineyard, and so much more
- “Little Switzerland” shops on Broadway
- Mauch Chunk Opera House
- Mauch Chunk Museum
- Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
- Jim Thorpe Jail (haunted)
- Harry & Asa Packer Mansion (Libations Lounge, tours & events)
Wineries, Distilleries & Breweries:
- Mountain View Vineyard (Winery/Distillery/Brewery all in one) - [30 min]
- Antler Ridge Winery [30 min]
- Radical Wine Company [30 min]
- Blue Ridge Estate [25 min]
- Eight Oaks Distillery [45 min]
Golf:
- Split Rock Golf Club [18 min]
- Jack Frost National Golf Club [23 min]
- Hideaway Hills Golf Club [18 min]
Casinos:
- Mount Airy Casino [35 min]
- Mohegan Sun [35 min]
Other Things to Note:
The Towamensing Trails private community has a Lake, a beach and a playground for you to enjoy only 5 mins from the house! The outdoor pool is only open during summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
All guests must be registered with the community and will be required to submit their license plates to us to get your vehicles parking passes to use during your stay. The community office will issue vehicle tags and wristbands (8 maximum) for access to all the community amenities including the lake, beach, pool, arcade room, restaurant, trash site etc. In order to guarantee access to the community amenities guests need to book and submit the required information needed to get you registered. This includes: The guest who books mailing address, cell phone number and all cars being parked license plate numbers and state registered. We need this information at least 3 days before the reservation starts. We can try our best to get you registered the day before (except on Sundays as office is closed) but we can't guarantee it.
As there is no trash pick-up the community requires guests to dispose of their trash. This is not in our control. The dumpster station is located 6 mins drive from the property. Please drop off trash upon checkout.
Early check ins and late check outs are available for a fee.
Interaction with Guests:
While we are not local, we are available every day between the hours of 7 am and 10 pm to help with messages sent through airbnb or by contacting our phones directly. We have support standing by locally for any issue that can come up.