The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes

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A rectangular hot tub with a black frame, surrounded by a white fence, and a small potted plant to the left.
A living room with a flat-screen TV mounted above a fireplace, wooden flooring, and a staircase to the left.
A living room with a staircase, a dining area with a round table and chairs, a sofa, and a wall-mounted sign.
A narrow pathway between two buildings with a gravel surface and stepping stones.
A kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, oven, and a refrigerator.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lehigh River

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Lehighton, PA
  • Place, Lehigh River
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Community Grove
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Lehigh Canal Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area

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About the area

Lehighton

Located in Lehighton, this holiday home is on a river. Asa Packer Mansion Museum and Mauch Chunk Opera House are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Blue Mountain Resort and Stonekeep Meadery. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and rafting nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Lehighton, PA

What's nearby

  • Lehigh River - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Weissport Borough Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Community Grove - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Lehigh Canal Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Weissport Borough Office - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$1,237, 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.

How much is parking at The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The "Ultimate Getaway" at Backyard Escapes located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Colonel Jacob Weiss Park, Dunbars Lehigh River Access and Lehigh River. Lehighton Borough Hall and Weissport Borough Park are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and wonderful host. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house, close to Jim Thorpe and had everything we needed. Close to store and beverage distributors. We had a very nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was warm and welcoming and a great spot to be out of congested areas but a short drive to Jim Thorpe and some great local wineries
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and quiet! Host was friendly in our exchanges. No issues and would stay there again if we needed something in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing trip

Very relaxing trip to take with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Property was clean and convenient. Anthony was amazing with communication and check in was a breeze. Spent most of our time away from the home, but enjoyed it nonetheless!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible home and host

Great time, beautiful home. Kids loved it as well, very friendly neighbors and area. Had a blast 😄
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The host is great with communication. The house is very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house

It was really convenient to rent and go skiing from this house to the blue mountain resort from here
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than the pictures

I stayed here with my family and it was perfect! New and updated with a warm, welcoming feel. We went white water rafting and the rafting center is 1 block away so super convenient. We also enjoyed the fireplace and communication with the host was quick and easy. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spartan Run Stay

Came to town for the Spartan Race with my wife, sister and her husband and this was a nice conveniently located house!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

celine's wedding

Everything was great. Nice place to stay and in the middle of a lot to do in Lehighton and Jim Thorpe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Poconos pleasant

Lovely house, clean & spacious for a group of 4. The host is very friendly, respectful & responsive. It's only 6 min drive from Jim Thorpe, and also not far from sight seeings. I highly recommend it! We'll be sure to visit again! My 6-year old niece loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This house is very nice

The property is exactly what you see in the pictures. Host was very nice. Location is convenient to Jim Thorpe. The house next to us was very run down, but that didn’t bother us in the least. I recommend this property as an excellent place to stay when you’re visiting Jim Thorpe.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location

The home is located right near the main trail! You could walk into town if you wanted to! The home is beautifully designed. Our favorite parts were the hot tub and the living room. The fireplace is so quaint and we used it every morning and night. The home was incredibly clean and organized. The owner was so helpful. We felt safe and secure during our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
The only downfall about this place is the fact of the hot tub being inflatable and not truly a real hot tub, which was super disappointing. It has one jet and can hardly maintain a temperature of 93-94 degrees F. I will also say the neighbors connected to their house are extremely loud at any given hour of the day or night. The area that it is in also doesn’t exactly give off the safest feel. Other than that, the house and small backyard are very well done and cute. If it had a real hot tub and not an inflatable one, I would have rated this 5/5.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Communication, location
The unit was clean and nicely decorated however the walls were paper thin and the neighbors were fighting and had their TV on loud late into the night so it was hard to sleep. The house on the other side was very junky. The area was isolated and didn't feel safe. We got back from our evening at 10:30pm to find that we were locked out. The host did not answer his phone, texts or VRBO messages until after 7am the next morning. After sitting in our car waiting for the host to get back to us, we ended up getting a locksmith at midnight who said that there shouldn't be a deadbolt on a door separate from the keyless entry. The keyless entry should be the only lock. The host did not make it clear that the keyless entry did not operate the deadbolt and he was not very kind about the whole situation. He didn't offer to pay any of the 386 bill which we are left with and will deal with through VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Increíble lugar para la familia
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall foliage

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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