10/10 Excellent
Amy D.
30 March 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great retreat!
Amy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Chalet
Fall retreat near lake w/ sauna hot tub kayaks games bikes griddle EV
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Clifton, PA
- Larsen Lake1 min drive
- Lake Watawga5 min drive
- Big Bass Lake6 min drive
- Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)39 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Bunk room (2F)
1 Single Bunk Bed
King bedroom (2F)
1 King Bed
King bedroom (Basement)
1 King Bed
Master bedroom (1F)
1 King Bed
Queen bedroom (Basement)
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
2F bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Basement bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Master Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Fall retreat near lake w/ sauna hot tub kayaks games bikes griddle EV
Welcome to Idyllic Pocono, our thoughtfully designed chalet featuring high-end furnishings and our favorite tech gadgets like SMEG appliances. Perfect for larger groups and families of all ages, this vacation home in the Big Bass Lake community is packed with amenities to keep everyone entertained.
Our chalet spans three floors with a large loft, arcade game room, theater room, and well stocked kitchen+coffee bar, as well as an amazing outdoor space with covered patio, 7-seat hot tub, barrel sauna, multiple fire pits, ensuring everyone in your group finds something to enjoy. Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer, video gamer, music lover, bookworm, wellness enthusiast, karaoke star, poker shark, Lego maniac, gourmet chef, or coffee aficionado, we’ve got you covered – rain or shine. Oh, and bring the electric car.
With the purchase of daily/weekly amenity passes, guests may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, and swimming in nearby Larsen Lake (and others), as well as other amenities like beaches, playgrounds, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis / pickle ball / basketball courts, and a clubhouse with great restaurant, making it a perfect year-round destination.
Our chalet spans three floors with a large loft, arcade game room, theater room, and well stocked kitchen+coffee bar, as well as an amazing outdoor space with covered patio, 7-seat hot tub, barrel sauna, multiple fire pits, ensuring everyone in your group finds something to enjoy. Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer, video gamer, music lover, bookworm, wellness enthusiast, karaoke star, poker shark, Lego maniac, gourmet chef, or coffee aficionado, we’ve got you covered – rain or shine. Oh, and bring the electric car.
With the purchase of daily/weekly amenity passes, guests may enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including fishing, kayaking, and swimming in nearby Larsen Lake (and others), as well as other amenities like beaches, playgrounds, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis / pickle ball / basketball courts, and a clubhouse with great restaurant, making it a perfect year-round destination.
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Amenities
Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Sorry. We love them, but NO.
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
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
Gouldsboro
Located in Gouldsboro, this chalet is on a lake. Lake Wallenpaupack and Gouldsboro State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Kalahari and Keiper Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Summit Lanes and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Clifton, PA
What's nearby
- Larsen Lake - 1 min drive - 0.0 km
- Lake Watawga - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
- Big Bass Lake - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
- Pocono Peak Lake - 14 min drive - 9.6 km
- Kalahari - 25 min drive - 32.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Burger King - 11 min drive
- Dunkin' - 20 min drive
- Country Cafe - 19 min drive
- Subway - 17 min drive
- Kay’s Daily Grind - 20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
8/10 Good
Janice N.
5 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, responsive host
Janice N.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Debra S.
21 April 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eleven stayed: Twenty-two thumbs up!
Debra S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lissette V.
16 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Stay
Lissette V.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic host and wonderful experience!
Mark B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan D.
11 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family vacation at Idyllic Pocono-Aug 2024
Susan D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jacqueline C.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful time with family!
Jacqueline C.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Benjamin H.
4 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house with lots of activities
Benjamin H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
About the host
Your host
My wife, sons, and I reside in New Jersey and work in New York. We love hosting friends and family, exploring new places, binging on Netflix, and enjoying great food, from Michelin restaurants to hole-in-the-walls off the beaten path. Having toiled away in the corporate world for nearly two decades now, the stresses of work have really worn us down. We decided to create an escape for families like ours to repair and recharge the soul. We found this in the Poconos and hope that you'll find our "home away from home" an idyllic place for you to enjoy, relax, and recover as well.
Why they chose this property
Key Features:
**Spacious Living Areas:** Three floors of comfortable, stylishly furnished spaces.
**Entertainment:** Arcade games (4K+ titles), PONG cocktail table, skee ball, foosball, shuffle board, karaoke, theater room, board games, and a variety of books.
**Gourmet Kitchen:** Fully equipped for the avid cook with modern appliances + well stocked coffee bar.
**Wellness:** New 7 seat hot tub (covered for rain or shine use), Cedar barrel sauna, 10 bikes, 2 yoga mats.
**Outdoor Fun:** Beautiful outdoor area with covered seating, fire pits (3), Pit Boss BBQ griddle, and space for activities. Giant ConnectFour and axe throw.
**Tech-Friendly:** High-speed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speakers in all rooms, Smart TVs, abundant charging pads, and charger for your Tesla or other EVs.
**Community Amenities:** Access to Big Bass Lake's beaches, lakes, indoor/outdoor pools, playgrounds, tennis/pickle ball/basketball courts, and clubhouse with purchase of amenity passes. (Rackets and balls provided by us)
**Proximity to Nature:** Enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming at nearby Larsen Lake. Bikes, kayaks/life jackets, fishing rods provided by us, BUT amenity passes sold separately at club house and admin building.
Come and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment at Idyllic Pocono. We look forward to hosting you!
**Spacious Living Areas:** Three floors of comfortable, stylishly furnished spaces.
**Entertainment:** Arcade games (4K+ titles), PONG cocktail table, skee ball, foosball, shuffle board, karaoke, theater room, board games, and a variety of books.
**Gourmet Kitchen:** Fully equipped for the avid cook with modern appliances + well stocked coffee bar.
**Wellness:** New 7 seat hot tub (covered for rain or shine use), Cedar barrel sauna, 10 bikes, 2 yoga mats.
**Outdoor Fun:** Beautiful outdoor area with covered seating, fire pits (3), Pit Boss BBQ griddle, and space for activities. Giant ConnectFour and axe throw.
**Tech-Friendly:** High-speed Wi-Fi, Bluetooth speakers in all rooms, Smart TVs, abundant charging pads, and charger for your Tesla or other EVs.
**Community Amenities:** Access to Big Bass Lake's beaches, lakes, indoor/outdoor pools, playgrounds, tennis/pickle ball/basketball courts, and clubhouse with purchase of amenity passes. (Rackets and balls provided by us)
**Proximity to Nature:** Enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and swimming at nearby Larsen Lake. Bikes, kayaks/life jackets, fishing rods provided by us, BUT amenity passes sold separately at club house and admin building.
Come and experience the perfect blend of relaxation and entertainment at Idyllic Pocono. We look forward to hosting you!
What makes this property unique
- Three floors of convenient living with bedrooms and bathrooms on each level.
- New 7-seat hot tub, cedar barrel sauna adjoining patio and looking out into the forest.
- Three fire pit areas on upper deck, covered patio, and out in the forest for large group entertaining.
- Game room containing over 4600+ video games (inc Street Fighter, Final Fight, Aerofighters, Rampage, Bubble Bobble, Double Dragon, NBA Jam, Golden Tee), foosball, and skeeball.
- Theater room with fresh popcorn maker and karaoke for the entertainers.
- Level 2 EV charger for your convenience.
- Large loft with record player (great selection of LPs), shuffle board, scrabble and myriad of board games and building blocks for the kids.
- Well stocked kitchen with appliances, dinner service, and ingredients for home cooked meals.
- Extensive coffee bar with multiple prep options and coffee varieties.
So that you can fully enjoy the lake community, this rental will include 4 kayaks and a canoe, 6 adult bikes, 4 kids bike ( 2 with trainers), kick scooter, as well as outdoor equipment such 4 fishing rods, 1 frisbee, 4 pickle ball rackets, 2 tennis rackets, 2 badminton rackets, 1 football, 1 basketball, 1 soccer ball, and 1 volleyball. Helmets and life jackets included as well. ***Amenity passes required to access beach and lake.***
NOTE FOR FALL BOOKINGS: The lake remains open all year round, but after Oct 15th, we are required by the HOA to move our boats back to the chalet. We will provide a boat dolly to transport them back to the lake (the kayaks are 8' and will also fit in an SUV).
- New 7-seat hot tub, cedar barrel sauna adjoining patio and looking out into the forest.
- Three fire pit areas on upper deck, covered patio, and out in the forest for large group entertaining.
- Game room containing over 4600+ video games (inc Street Fighter, Final Fight, Aerofighters, Rampage, Bubble Bobble, Double Dragon, NBA Jam, Golden Tee), foosball, and skeeball.
- Theater room with fresh popcorn maker and karaoke for the entertainers.
- Level 2 EV charger for your convenience.
- Large loft with record player (great selection of LPs), shuffle board, scrabble and myriad of board games and building blocks for the kids.
- Well stocked kitchen with appliances, dinner service, and ingredients for home cooked meals.
- Extensive coffee bar with multiple prep options and coffee varieties.
So that you can fully enjoy the lake community, this rental will include 4 kayaks and a canoe, 6 adult bikes, 4 kids bike ( 2 with trainers), kick scooter, as well as outdoor equipment such 4 fishing rods, 1 frisbee, 4 pickle ball rackets, 2 tennis rackets, 2 badminton rackets, 1 football, 1 basketball, 1 soccer ball, and 1 volleyball. Helmets and life jackets included as well. ***Amenity passes required to access beach and lake.***
NOTE FOR FALL BOOKINGS: The lake remains open all year round, but after Oct 15th, we are required by the HOA to move our boats back to the chalet. We will provide a boat dolly to transport them back to the lake (the kayaks are 8' and will also fit in an SUV).
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