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Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit!

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Game room
Smart TV, fireplace, ping pong, offices
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit!

Welcome to The Ridge Retreat! A welcoming home in the heart of the Poconos!

- Delightfully decorated and home-y!
- Pool Table w/ Ping Pong topper, air hockey, dry bar, fire stove, and streaming TV. It's hard not to spend all your time here ;)
- Look out from the rocking chairs of the covered deck!
- Get cozy round the fire pit with wood Adirondacks
- Lake/Beach Access! 10 wristbands provided (summer months)
- Minutes from Skiing, Waterparks, and Dining!
- Home essentials included!
Unfortunately, the Golf Cart is NOT available for Guest use. Thank you for your understanding!

About the Area:
The home is located in Brier Crest Woods in the heart of the Poconos! This ungated community boasts large private lots surrounded by woods. It's less than 10 minutes to Big Boulder Ski Resort and Jack Frost Ski Resort. Nearby:
- 7 minutes to Lake Harmony’s dining and nightlife.
- 7 minutes to Big Boulder Ski Resort (skiing, snowboarding, and tubing).
- 7 minutes to Jack Frost Ski Resort (skiing, snowboarding, and tubing).
- 7 minutes to Lake Harmony dining and shopping.
- 10 minutes to Split Rock Resort where there is an indoor waterpark open year round.
- 10 minutes Hickory Run State Park (cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and hiking).
- 25 minutes to The Crossings Premium Outlets.
- 25 minutes to Mount Airy Casino.
- 28 minutes to Jim Thorpe, a charming village with lots of shops and restaurants.

Summer Activities:
- Lake access for swimming and fishing (open during the Summer months).
- Fishing is allowed with a PA Fishing License.
- Pocono Raceway, home to both NASCAR and the Indy racing circuits.
- The community has outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts, and playgrounds.
- Hiking trails are abundant in the Poconos!
- Paintball, ATV rides, Wineries, Breweries, and more.

AvantStay provides an upscale experience with services that elevate your stay and save time so you can enjoy every moment. Guests have access to a 24/7 support team and a tech-enabled concierge to book services, such as fridge stocking, mid-stay cleanings, and private chefs. For anything you need (or never knew you needed), we’re at your service!

Nestled in the heart of the Poconos, a dreamy destination for group getaways awaits. Embark on breathtaking hikes along the Shuman Point Hiking Trail, where nature unfolds its vibrant beauty from warmer days through the golden hues of autumn. Winter unveils a snowy paradise for Nordic skiing enthusiasts at the Big Boulder Ski Area. Dive into summer's embrace with kayaking, fishing, canoeing, and refreshing swims, making memories by the water's edge. The Poconos effortlessly balances a secluded and romantic atmosphere, setting the stage for intimate moments. Families will find joy in a myriad of kid-friendly activities, from thrilling water parks to exhilarating adventure courses. In the Poconos, every season paints a canvas of shared experiences, promising a group retreat like no other.

Local Attractions: Shuman Point Hiking Trail, Big Boulder Ski Area, Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, Asa Packer Mansion, Bushkill Falls, Pocono Premium Outlets, Mount Airy Casino, Hickory Run State Park.

Home Truths:
- Pets may be allowed. Please reach out to our guest experience team to discuss your pet, service, or support animal. Unauthorized pets may be subject to a fine.
- The community amenity rules and schedule are subject to potential changes, particularly in the event of unforeseen circumstances, as determined by the community.
- A/C: The home is equipped with a mini-split system in the shared living area and individual window units for the bedrooms (available during summer).
- Trash must be taken to the community dumpsters.
- This home does not have private trash collection, thus trash will have to be brought to the community compactor.

Parking Details:
8+ cars can park onsite.
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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom / Full bed w/ ensuite
Bedroom 2 / Full bed
Bedroom 3 / Twin single bed & twin single bunk bed

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Accidental Damage Protection: A non-refundable accidental damage protection plan has been included in the price of your reservation. Under this plan, you will not be held responsible to pay for accidental damage or loss to the rental property resulting from you or others in your party up to $2000. This plan does not cover intentional acts of a guest, gross negligence, or willful and wanton conduct, and/or damages caused by pets. This plan is not available for reservations 28 days or longer or reservations that require a security deposit.

Smoking is strictly prohibited within the house. However, smoking is allowed outside the home. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.

Property manager

AvantStay

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,099 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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 not allowed

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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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About the area

Map
Blakeslee, Pennsylvania

What's nearby

  • Big Boulder Lake - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Lake Harmony - 7 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Pocono Raceway - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Big Boulder Ski Area - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark - 10 min drive - 8.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪New China Pearl - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Moyer's Country Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Loft - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Lake House - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit! located?

Located in Briar Crest Woods, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of St. Luke's Fitness Center - Blakeslee and Lake Shangri-La. Big Boulder Lake is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) away.

Ridge Retreat by AvantStay | Game Room, Covered Porch, & Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jazmin h., Queens usa

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
My family enjoyed staying in this home. This home had everything needed to cook a meal. The pool table was the highlight of this trip. We had pool tornaments. The beach was 5 minutes away and the home had beach chairs for us to borrow. I definetly recommend this place.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome getaway
This house is perfect for a family getaway!! It has great entertaining spaces and the lake/beach in the community is perfect, especially for younger kids. Lots to do in the area - we checked out Boulder Field and some trails - highly recommend! House is as described with extra thought put into what you need in a home away from home.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jahan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Sunday
Weather was ok the House was nice cable could have been better but over all a good stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will C., Cape May New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Ridge Retreat
Great stay! We loved the way the house is decorated very good taste. It was clean and in a great location . If there is anything that I could find wrong would maybe be the tv cable. That was a little challenging trying to setup. We also couldn’t figure out how to get the game room fireplace lit. The place was really nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liubomyr M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good weekend
Was very nice.The house beautiful ,clean .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Makhmudjon P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neighborhood is so quiet, lake is very clean.
Everything was perfect, good luck with your business.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amir K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall experience
Property was very nice and cute. Well put together and planned. No complaints really
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

StacyAnn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
Everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

leyla D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
The house was great. We are very happy we went with this property for our vacation. Lots of cute decorations, very clean and fully stocked kitchen. Located in a wooded community, short walk to lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

sharon d., Westfield New Jersey

Liked: Cleanliness
Best house ever!!
Perfect for a family vacation! The play room is a blast. Short ride on a bike to the lake. All the facilities you need to cook and barbique. We are just sorry we didnt stay longer..
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eric Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Needed vacation
Was enjoyable despite horrible weather. Had visitors of deer and turkeys nearly daily. Kids enjoyed the game room. Billiards played a lot. Good time had by all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
Property was nice, clean and pictures are accurate as advertised. Communication with property management was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great home
The house was located in a quite neighborhood, was very clean and had everything needed except food and drinks. Close to some great restaurants also
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
We enjoyed our stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, great stay.
The property was fully equipped with all toiletries, towels, linens etc. On top of that, the house was in a great location, not far from all types of outdoor activities like skiing/snowboarding, paintball, and atv riding. Would recommend to anyone and would love to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Family Vacation
We had such an amazing time! We needed a place to relax from our busy summer and Dave’s house was perfect. The small personal touches just like a hotel were a wonderful surprise. Located close to the community beach, state parks for hiking and the water parks. We would recommend to any small family AND would definitely go back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easter Getaway
Our family getaway was perfect! The home was warm and inviting and had absolutely everything we needed for our stay! Getting in touch with the homeowner was easy and he was quick and polite to respond! We can't wait to stay there again!! None of us wanted to leave!! Thank you for a fantastic weekend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Met expectations
House was well stocked. Would have liked a few more towels/washcloths, but other than that it had everything we needed, especially in the kitchen. The management company was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021