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Your Home Away From Home!

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Queen size plush bed
Master Bedroom
Master Bedroom looking out to hallway
Living Room looking into Kitchen.
Living room with Queen size Leather sleeper sofa with plush mattress

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 483.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Mauch Chunk Opera House
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Asa Packer Mansion Museum
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Hazleton, PA (HZL-Hazleton Municipal)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Your Home Away From Home!

This welcoming small 2 story house is circa 1853 and is where the coal miners lived. We have created a very comfortable, private, cozy and safe environment for our guests. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm for a great vacation. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones and look out over town through the beautiful scenery. Last summer we added a beautiful new patio with a gas Fire Pit on the side of the house! Also overlooking downtown, take your drinks outside and enjoy.

Due to COVID I am no longer serving a continental breakfast!

The Van Pelt House is right in the heart of town but secluded and private. Steps away from shops, biking, hiking, rafting, restaurants and entertainment. This is the perfect place for a romantic weekend or a family vacation.


Walk into the house and you are in the living room with a Flat-screen Smart TV, Electric Fireplace, WiFi, Air-conditioner and a leather Queen Sleeper Sofa with a plush mattress. Continue on and you have a Fully Functional Kitchen that we are upgrading. Attached Deck right out the kitchen door.

We have added a lovely patio on the side of the house with a fire pit. A wonderful space to sit with a glass of wine and take in the view!

If you choose to go out to eat, restaurants are all walking distance from the house. No need to drive anywhere. Upstairs is the Master Bedroom with very comfortable Queen Mattress ,Ceiling fan and Air-conditioning, a Sitting Room with a new Futon and a Full Bath with Claw Foot Tub.

The Van Pelt House is available for the weekend, week, month or for extended stays.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY SLEEPS A MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE.
Pets only allowed
Linens and towels are supplied.
Bike and ski storage is available.





Keywords: Private & secluded Row House, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, paint ball, fishing, hunting, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Fall Foliage, Olde Time Christmas, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Penns Peak, Festivals, Glen Onoko Falls, Asa Packer Mansion, Harry Packer Mansion, Old Jail, Mauch Chunk Museum. Fire Pit and patio.Pets only allowed if they are crated.$50 non refundable.You must ask permission. Thank you

Property manager

Helen Van Pelt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view

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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
Children are allowed. We don't supply a crib.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties and no unauthorized guests staying in t
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Pets

Pets allowed
No large dogs. There is a fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The house is smoke free. You can smoke outside the
No overnight guests! No loud parties or noise! No fireworks No cooking on fire pit! Do not unplug WiFi or patio lights Security device on site

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
Note from host: No parties and no unauthorized guests staying in t
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Jim Thorpe

Located in Jim Thorpe, this holiday home is in the city centre and near theme parks. Old Jail Museum and Mauch Chunk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include DeFeo's Manor and Mauch Chunk Opera House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ginder Stadium, or consider a night out at Penn's Peak. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Jim Thorpe, PA

What's nearby

  • Old Jail Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Mauch Chunk Opera House - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Asa Packer Mansion Museum - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Penn's Peak - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bonnie & Clyde - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Griffs Ale Haus & Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lorenzo Pizza Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Molly Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bagel Bunch - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Your Home Away From Home! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Your Home Away From Home! located?

Located in the heart of Jim Thorpe, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Old Jail Museum, Mauch Chunk Museum and DeFeo's Manor. Mauch Chunk Opera House and Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 137 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Klee E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Loved our stay. Helen is a great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great town, great stay
Everything was awesome! I would recommend to all my friends and family. A lot of history is packed into Jim Thorpe and The Van Pelt House!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick trip
Very nice enjoyed it
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Quaint house very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint house in a great location
We had a great stay at the guest house. It’s a lovely home with great accommodations located in Jim Thorpe. The house had everything we needed and Helen was a great host and easy to communicate with. There is a great outdoor patio with a gas fire pit which we enjoyed using. It’s an easy walk in to Jim Thorpe to restaurants and shops. We will definitely go back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay here very much. The place is clean, in a good location, and the hosts were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience
Beautiful spot, conveniently located in Jim Thorpe
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location in Jim Thorpe
Very clean, great location overlooking town and great fire pit and patio!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie k., Red hill

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend getaway
The house was cozy and full of old world charm.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mother/daughter trip
My daughter and i love jim thorpe for the shopping and noshing(eating). This rental was perfect! Clean, quiet, came with parking and we walked everywhere all weekend! Helen was attentive and easy going, loved her property and her! Until next time!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to everything in town
Location was perfect - walking distance to restaurants and shops, but on a quiet street. House was clean but furniture, especially couch, a bit tired. That said, great home base for exploring the lovely town of Jim Thorpe!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home.
Close to town, beautiful home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Great location, house was very clean and cozy! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House on the hill
Perfect cozy spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place in Jim Thorpe
Our family was looking for a quick getaway for my wife's birthday. The place was clean and the location was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jess P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommend!
We had an awesome stay in Jim Thorpe. My work schedule prevented us from being there for our full duration and Helen was incredibly accommodating and communicative, even allowing us to extend on our final day. Great location, super cozy abode and friendly neighbors. Everything was as listed. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy in a great town
This was our 2nd stay at Helen's property. We LOVE the location in close walking distance to down-town Jim Thorpe, and the house is just so cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin J., Silver Spring

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Stay
Nice historic house with 2 decks that were really nice in mornings and evenings. Very convenient to Jim Thorpe town and lots to do in surrounding area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

steve s., Cincinnati, Ohio USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This home is right in the heart of Jim Thorpe very close to everything restaurants attractions. It is a well maintained home that was built in the 1800s very cool.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen S., New Smyrna Beach, Fl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Historical home in an excellent location!
The property was comfortable and had lots of character. The host was very responsive and provided extras such as breakfast and snacks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun Get Away
Had a great time in Jim Thorpe. First time here. Lots of shops and entertainment. Even had a few late night spots open for food and drinks. Everything we ate was good. Our stay was clean and accommodating. Helen had great communication all throughout the stay. The location was walking distance to town which made it enjoyable. I would definitely recommend and i would return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view of the town with a great deck!
This was our second stay at Helen's place. We definitely plan to return in the summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pete M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was great location
Was beautiful little house in Jim Thope out of the congested area. Just what we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dennis V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway location.
Helen was a wonderful host. The property is far enough away from the hustle and bustle of people but close enough to walk to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming place and excellent location
The Van Pelt House is a #10. The home is beautiful, clean, charming and historical. We loved staying there and will definitely be back. The home sits above the Mauch Chunck Opera House with stunning views of Jim Thorpe. It is easily accessible to the downtown with so many restaurants, shops and activities in town. You cant go wrong with making Jim Thorpe a must do weekend getaway destination.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Helen Van Pelt

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We are originally from NJ but my husband's grandparents lived in Coaldale, PA which is about 20 minutes from Jim Thorpe. When we were going to retire we decided to look around this area and found this magnificent town of Jim Thorpe. We love the history, the architecture and the fact that there is so much to do in this small town. When we bought our house we decided to invest in other properties and that is how we acquired our rental property. We also liked the fact that the house is just above our home so we are not absentee landlords.

Why they chose this property

You are staying right in the heart of downtown but in a quiet and secluded area. Steps away from Broadway where all the restaurants, shops and local attractions are located.

What makes this property unique

Staying at our house enables you to not have to drive anywhere. You can walk to everything in town including rafting, biking, hiking, restaurants and shops. Patio with fire pit is absolutely beautiful and relaxing! Want to see a great show at the Mauch Chunk Opera House? Because you are our guests, you will receive $5 off each ticket. We can reserve them for you, just let us know! FYI, children under 12 are free.

Languages:

English

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