Lake House in Ski Resort with Horseback Riding

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4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6171.9 sq m

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Parking available
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Pool
Pet-friendly

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Lackawaxen, PA

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
‪8 min drive‬
Snowbird
‪8 min drive‬
Fawn Lake
‪15 min drive‬
Monticello, NY (MSV-Sullivan County Intl.)
‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This gorgeously renovated home is appointed with all the updates you could ask for! Check out the new kitchen with granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, and new cabinets, and 3 bedrooms on the main level plus a big sleeping loft on the 3rd floor. This home is within walking distance to the beach/lake and provides for 4 season family fun. Enjoy Ski Big Bear skiing, horseback riding, motorboating Westcolang Lake, fitness center, and access to the Delaware River.

House has 7 beds 1 King, 2 Queen a full, 2 twin s and a pull out sofa. Sleeps 12 comfortably. Sheets, towels etc are provided along with kitchenware BBQ 5 Tv's an Xbox 360 and a couple of hundred DVDs.

Send me your address and names of any guests so I can register them with the resort. You can pick up your resort passes at the office on top of the mountain next to the shop. Office is open 7 days a week. I will also need the ages of any guests under the age of 18. The resort charges a $75 fee for this registration so please pick up your passes. The Cleaning fee covers this registration and the cleaning supplies in the house along with a touch up service, but guests are required to use the linens in the closet to make their own beds and leave the house as they found it. Linens and towels are in the downstairs bathroom closet

On departure please drop garbage to the recycling and disposal facility near the tennis courts. You will need to use the Passes you get at the lodge. If you cant drop them off please bag the garbage separating recycling into glass plastic and paper cardboard. If you cant dispose of the garbage I can have someone pick it up for an additional fee of $50.

The Compactor Hours are:
Monday 7am to 12pm
Tuesday CLOSED
Wednesday 7am to 10am
Thursday CLOSED
Friday 3pm to 5pm
Saturday 11am to 3pm
Sunday 9am to 5pm

Property manager

Tony Smyth

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Long-term renters welcome

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

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lackawaxen

Located in Lackawaxen, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Lake Wallenpaupack and Fawn Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Soarin Eagle Rail Tours and Carousel Water and Fun Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Costa's Family Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Harmony Presents. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Lackawaxen, PA

What's nearby

Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
Snowbird - 8 min drive - 4.7 km
Fawn Lake - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
Lackawaxen River - 21 min drive - 13.3 km
Lake Wallenpaupack - 33 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

‪White Owl Tavern & Restaurant - ‬29 min drive
‪Three Hammers Winery - ‬18 min drive
‪Cedar Rapids Kayak & Canoe - ‬23 min drive
‪The Tiki Bar At Masthope Mountain Community - ‬8 min drive
‪Woodloch Pines North Lodge - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake House in Ski Resort with Horseback Riding have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Lake House in Ski Resort with Horseback Riding pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lake House in Ski Resort with Horseback Riding?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House in Ski Resort with Horseback Riding?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake House in Ski Resort with Horseback Riding located?

Located in the mountains, this Lackawaxen holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain, Lower Thunder and Snowbird. Upper Polar Bear is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

8.8

Excellent

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Roland M.

19 February 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

I liked everything about our stay. Anthony is the perfect host: not imposing but present when needed and offers good advice. Frankly, most hosts are so overly scared of the ratings that they become overbearing and become intrusive just to get 5 stars. Anthony found the right balance between making you feel welcome and give you privacy. Highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

22 August 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tony is the most welcoming and communicative host I’ve ever met

Communication with Tony was excellent from the moment I showed an interest in the property. He met us at the house, gave us a tour of the property, explained how to access community amenities and facilitated the guest passes. Tony was like a human guidebook of the surrounding area. Tony maintained communication throughout our stay, was fast with responses and always positive and upbeat… all of this despite previous renters significantly damage some of his property. Tony’s house is comfortable and welcoming and had all of the supplies we needed for a week long family stay with children. The area and community are relaxing and there is a lot to do. I feel this is a haven for outdoors enthusiasts and people who just enjoy nature, but the lake offers free use of kayaks, paddle boards and pedal boats. They have playgrounds at the lake and pools. The lake has floating docks for the family to play in and dive off of. The pools are large and very well kept. One pool is geared toward kids with slides and a diving board with a small kids splash area while the other pool is newer, heated and more likely to be a relaxing spot for adults. The ski lodge is utilized as a guest area for small activities in the warm seasons. The market has basic items and a decent deli style food menu. There are many things to do on the property. We are looking forward to returning during the snowboard and ski season. This is not as amenity packed as Massanutten in Virginia, but is a wonderful destination and close to Lake Wallenpaupack. Tony made the difference with making this a great stay. He is the best host I’ve met, and we have been using VRBO for several rentals.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

17 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!!!

Tony the host met us there on the first day of our stay. He was very friendly and the house was beautiful inside and out. He left some beverages and food for us to use in the house. He is very easy going and answered any questions we had right away while we were there. The house was not far from the lake and great area. Will definetly go back again. Thanks Tony!!

Stayed 8 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

judy S., weeki Wachee

2 May 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay

The owner was fantastic. Nice guy who couldn't do enough for us. The was larger than expected. I could of brought my whole family. We had a great time. I hope to do it again soon

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donovan B.

29 September 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot, great host!

Tony’s house is fantastic. Well appointed, great amenities, and very comfortable. Tony himself was extremely friendly and flexible to our needs. The area is beautiful, with great hiking, swimming, and nature. Deer are everywhere, and we had two young bears frolicking and playing in the backyard in the back a couple times (they kept their distance so no worries about safety). Overall and fantastic experience. Thanks Tony!

Stayed 31 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

7 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Tony was great to work with through the stay. He was very accommodating and super nice! Property was very up to date, would definitely stay here again!!

2/10 Terrible

kevin w.

29 May 2020

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

POCONO GETAWAY MAY 2020

THE HOME IS IN A GREAT AREA WITH FORESTS AND REMOTE MOUNTAIN FEELING. IT ALSO HAS LOTS OF BEDS. WE WERE EXCITED TO GET THERE AND GETAWAY FROM OUT TOWN. HOWEVER THE HOME WASN'T CLEAN ,WHEN WE GOT THERE WE FOUND THE LINEN WAS DIRTY, WITH HAIR ON IT & STUFF ALL OVER THE PLACE. WE SPOKE TO THE OWNER TONY AND AT FIRST HE WAS SYMPATHETIC AND OFFERED TO REMOVE THE CLEANING FEE AND WE WERE OK WITH THAT. THEN HE HAD TOLD US HE WILL BE CONDITIONING THE RETURN IF WE PLACE A FAVORABLE REVIEW. SO HERE IT IS. WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE REFUND YET KEVIN

Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

John K.

26 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peasefull and relaxing

The owner was very generous with our time of stay. The house was spacious with plenty of room for all of us. The beds were extremely comfortable. We all had the best nights sleep. The kitchen was easy to cook in. We cooked every meal during our stay. The scenery and wildlife were wonderful. Would definitely recommend to anyone who needs a good peasefull vacation.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

9 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day Weekend

The owner was at the house to greet us. He was extremely helpful and pleasant. The house is walking distance to the beach. I would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

25 May 2019

Met our needs

Great place for a family with kids. The owner was very helpful in dealing with some unexpected issues. Close to the lake for swimming and fishing. Reasonable drive to other things in the region.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David L.

22 February 2019

Great place to stay.

Overall very happy with the property.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Llerina H., Deer Park, NY

12 November 2018

Beautiful home, great location

First I have to say, Tony was very helpful, very accommodating and flexible and it was greatly appreciated. His home is absolutely beautiful, lovely wood work throughout the home and lovely furniture that gives the home a special touch. Nice size rooms, lots of space in common areas, beautiful living room, nice size dining room with enough seating. Would love to stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

fran n.

21 November 2017

Relaxing family getaway!

relaxing cozy stay Tony answered all our needs!!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Veronica H., Waldorf

26 October 2017

Spacious!!!

We had a party of 11 house was spacious. Tony was quick to respond to any issue. We really enjoyed our weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

avram p.

8 September 2017

great house!

Tony's house is modern and fully stocked with plenty of room. We were a family of 7 and could have had more people. The price is right and Tony doesn't charge a lot of extra fees. The amenities are super. You have to reserve the horseback riding about a week in advance. Our boys took out kayaks and paddle boards and really enjoyed the lake. We also did mini golf. We saw a lot of deer. The deer are somehow not very afraid of people. We actually fed 2 deer from just a few feet away on the property! Tony was also quick to respond to our needs and left us beer and other food in the fridge.(Our only small issues were - we would have liked the ability to rent a family movie of our liking. (there were a few hundred dvds in the house). We did do a wash to make sure we had enough linens and we did need to clean the fridge a little.) Overall great place and we would definitely want to come again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Jacob R.

9 August 2017

Overall a good stay but...

Overall we all had a pretty good time, house was nice, and affordable. Only problem was we didn't receive all of our deposit money back because there was apparently hot plate damage to the table, that destroyed the finish. We cleaned after every meal, and cleaned the final morning before leaving and not a single one of us noticed anything out of the ordinary and everyone on the trip would dispute said claim. If there was damage to the table, it wasn't us, nobody was dumb enough to put a burning pot on a wooden table, but we got charged for it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Jeffrey D.

4 August 2017

The house was very nice but one bedroom was unusable

The air had been turned off to the attic bedroom and it was over 80 degrees in that room. We opened the vents, and the doors but even by that evening it was still about 78 degrees. Luckily we had several houses rented in the area and were able to readjust people and move them to a different room. The house itself was very nice, very clean and modern. We had a great stay and would not hesitate to return.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Evelyn H.

7 June 2017

Beautiful Home

Tony was an amazing host. He answered all my questions within minutes and presented the house beautifully - looks exactly like the pictures!! My friends and I made many fun memories and will definitely be interested in coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Tony Smyth

Originally from Ireland I moved to the states in the 90s and fell in love with PA. I Live and work in NY but get out to Masthope any time the house is not rented.

Why they chose this property

Rental includes passes to all the resort amenities for you and your guests. Passes also give you 25% off Ski Lift tickets. Get your passes at the Office below from 9am. Best to go straight there when you arrive.

Masthope P.O.C. Office
196 Karl Hope Blvd.
Lackawaxen, Pa 18435
Phone: 570-685-4790 Fax: 570-685-2701

Hours
Monday 9am to 4pm
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 9am to 4pm
Friday 9am to 6pm
Saturday & Sunday 9am to 4pm

What makes this property unique

Renters get access to all the resort amenities for free and discounts on the horse back riding and ski lifts. Stop by the office on the top of the mountain next to the shop to pick up your guest passes. Guests are welcome to use all the toys in the house including ski gear archery equipment etc.

Ski Big Bear is a skiing and snowboarding resort located in Lackawaxen Township, Pike County, Pennsylvania (in the Census Bureau CDP of Masthope). While open to the public, it is an amenity of the Masthope Mountain Community and community property owners receive a season pass as part of their annual community dues. It is also fairly unusual as the main lodge, parking areas, and facilities are located at the top of the mountain. Skiers and riders descend to the lifts before riding back to the top. Ski Big Bear has a vertical drop of 650 feet.

Trails
Ski Big Bear has 18 trails and connectors.
Easiest: Snowbird (Learning Area); Whispering Run; Lower Jamboree; Upper Eagles Pass; Lower Eagles Pass; Cruisin'
More Difficult: Upper Jamboree; Upper Polar Bear; Grizzly; Bailout; Short Cut
Most Difficult: Upper Thundercloud; Lower Thundercloud; Devil's Dip; Lower Polar Bear
Expert Only: Screamin' Demon
Freestyle Areas: Terrain Park; Devil's Bowl

Lifts
Ski Big Bear has four double chairlifts and three "Magic Carpet" conveyor lifts.
Thundercloud I (double): Serves the entire mountain.
Thundercloud II (double): Serves the entire mountain.
Grizzly (double): Mid-mountain lift servicing the Terrain Park and adjacent trails.
Little Bear (double): Serves Snowbird and upper part of Whispering Run.
Magic Carpet I (conveyor): Serves Snowbird
Magic Carpet II (conveyor): Serves Snowbird and Snow Tubing Run. Sun Kid Carpet (conveyor): Serves Snowbird

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English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

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