The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries!

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A modern kitchen with a stone island, white cabinetry, and a brick accent wall.
A fireplace with a metal frame, a brick wall, and a shelf with decorative items.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a bed with pillows, a bedside table, and a rug.
A two-story house with a stone chimney, large windows, and a covered porch.
A covered porch with glass doors leading to a room, a ceiling fan, and a red bag on a chair.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Albrightsville, PA
  • Place, Towamensing Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Kalahari
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom w/ensuite

1 King Bed and 1 Double Futon

Second Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Second Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries!

Come stay at our ski cabin, Blue Heron, on popular Bishop Circle! The house is a 12-15 minutes drive to one of many ski mountains around! Cabin can sleep comfortably up to 10 guests with private sleeping spaces!

Located in the Towamensing Trails community with a playground, tennis, & basketball courts.

Nearby big boulder, Hickory Run state park. Various things to do: hiking, white water rafting, tubing, skiing, ATV, wineries, fishing, & more!

A lovely home near a wonderful lake! Come visit the charming Blue Heron that is well cherished & loved by its owners. The home boasts a great size entertainment room along an open dine-in kitchen to enjoy homemade meals with others. There are smart TVs, 2 enclosed porches, pool table, 2 white-brick rustic fireplaces**, a stainless steel propane BBQ grill**, and more!

The home has lots of space to accommodate up to 10 guests! A large living room with expansive floor to wall ceilings with some ski décor. A dining room table and kitchen island to enjoy meals. Each bedroom has A/C and standing fans for a comfortable nights sleep.

Master Bedroom: King Bed + Futon + TV
Second Master Bedroom: King Bed + TV
Bedroom 3: Twin + Twin Beds
Bedroom 4: Queen Bed
Bedroom 5: Queen Bed

There is A/C in the large entertainment room. No A/C in Kitchen/Dining space.

There is space to enjoy the nature outdoors along with a propane grill**. There are enclosed porches, one private to the main master bedroom, to enjoy the nature while staying bug free!

** We do not provide propane. There is an honor system where guests leave tanks behind for the next guests to use and so forth. **

The driveway can accommodate up to 6 cars. There is a contactless smart-lock to enter the property. The host will send a code at check-in at or before 4pm when possible!

The lake & beach is open starting Memorial Day weekend on weekends only (Saturday & Sunday) until Father's Day weekend then it will be open every day until the end of Labor Day weekend!

Local community regulations have imposed a firepit ban. The firepit will be unavailable for all guests going forward to stay in compliance.

For the summer season (starting Memorial Day weekend), the local community will only issue 8 passes per reservation. Additional guests may purchase amenity access at the local clubhouse for $10 per day, per guest. (2 additional maximum). Each pass is needed per guest to access the local facilities such as the pool, beach/lake, clubhouse, and sporting courts. Community rules do not allow any lost passes to be replaced. Children under the age of 5 do not count towards the maximum pass limit.

There is a garbage disposal site located approximately 6-7 minutes drive from the property. We ask all guests to dispose trash upon checkout. There is a small guest rental form to be filled out to issue passes + garbage pass per vehicle.

We do ask all guests to be 25+ in age to book with us. Children are welcomed with parents anytime. Exceptions can be granted - just reach out!

We have deactivated the fireplaces permanently until repairs have been made.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2480783vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Albrightsville

Located in Towamensing Trails, a neighbourhood in Albrightsville, this cabin is near a water park and on a lake. Jack Frost Mountain Resort and Camelback Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark and Kalahari. Check out an event or a game at Pocono Raceway, and consider making time for Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, a top attraction not to be missed. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Albrightsville, PA

What's nearby

  • Towamensing Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pocono Raceway - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Kalahari - 32 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - 34 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom - 52 min drive - 73.9 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Eatery - Blakeslee - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Nick's Lake House Restaurant - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries!?

As of 22 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries! on 1 September 2026 start from NZ$1,635, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Heron - Visit Jim Thorpe & Wineries! located?

Located in Towamensing Trails, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Towamensing Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hickory Run State Park. Robin Hood Lakes and Skirmish USA are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Gavin R Markman

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Hi there! My name is Gavin & I love what I do. I try with all my best to give guests the best experience that they can ask for. I aim to make a stay as wonderful as it can be. My wife & I have been regulars of the area for the last several years and fell in love with it all. We want to offer our homes in such a beautiful place for others to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

The Blue Heron is a place where we love to spend time away and would love to share the experience with others.

What makes this property unique

The cabin is only a few minutes walk from the community pool and lake.

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