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Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows, wooden ceiling, and a deck area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in island, and a balcony with a railing.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, wooden flooring, a high ceiling, and a staircase leading to an upper level.
A cabin with multiple windows, surrounded by trees, at dusk.
A campfire surrounded by rocks and logs in a forested area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Foosball on-site
    A rare find — the foosball table is waiting for you.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Jim Thorpe, PA
  • Place, Lehigh Gorge State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Hickory Run State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Jim Thorpe

Located in Jim Thorpe, this chalet is near a water park and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hickory Run State Park and Lehigh Gorge State Park, while Penn's Peak and Asa Packer Mansion Museum are cultural highlights. Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary and Skirmish USA are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Jim Thorpe, PA

What's nearby

  • Lehigh Gorge State Park - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Hickory Run State Park - 5 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Hawks Falls - 9 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Penn's Peak - 17 min drive - 17.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Gagliano's Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Valerios Pizza - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Where Adventure Meets Tranquility at The Boarding Bear Chalet located?

Situated on a lake, this chalet is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Hickory Run State Park and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Lehigh Gorge State Park. Lehigh River and Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 87 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay near town! We stayed here with our 1 year old and there is a nice park a short drive away, delicious restaurants and the house we clean and accurately described.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 28 October 2026
Thank you! I am so happy to hear you really enjoyed our home and the proximity to various places in our area! Please keep us in mind for any future visits to Jim Thorpe!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2026
Thank you Reid for your review. We are happy to hear that you really liked the location of The Boarding Bear Chalet! We hope you and your family enjoyed your weekend getaway! Thank you for choosing the Boarding Bear Chalet for your visit to the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay the host was very informative and responsive. Location was great and the house had everything we needed and more. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 October 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We are so happy you and your guests had a great time at our home! Please keep us in mind for any future visits to the Pocono Mountains!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was above and beyond what we expected! A perfect hideaway outside of the hustle and bustle of downtown Jim Thorpe. The house was cozy and beautiful with the windows looking out into the property! Perfect for our family with kids to enjoy space to play outside and entertain inside.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 28 October 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are thrilled that you loved our home and the surrounding area! Please keep us in mind for future visits with your family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home to stay in during our trip to the Pocono area . Great location, central to everything we were wanting to do.The property was very clean probably the best I’ve ever stayed in with amazing kitchen, plenty of places to lounge and multiple bathrooms.My teens loved the basement, especially the karaoke machine. I honestly would have nothing negative to say.!Book it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2026
Thank you so much, Carol for this awesome review! We are thrilled to hear that your family loved our home! We hope you keep us in mind for future visits to the area!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Very easy to get ahold of the host. My family loved the pool table! Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house in the woods!

We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 November 2023
Thank you Paul! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at our home! Please keep us in mind when visiting the area in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another great trip

We were returning guests since we had such a nice time previously. Had another great time with the family. Lovely property and responsive host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much Melinda for the kind words and choosing our home to stay once again! Please do keep us in mind for future stays! We'd love to have you all back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful nicely appointed house and property, very private and nestled in the woods.15 minute drive to Jim Thorpe proper, 25 minute drive to Hickory Run State Park, 35 minute drive to Lehigh Gorge state park. We have stayed at many vacation rentals and the Boarding Bear Chalet is up there with the best of them. Our family of 4 really enjoyed our stay. Great hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Very nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 July 2024
Thank you Jaromir! We have to agree! Very peaceful. Thank you again for being such great guests and please keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic getaway host was accommodating and suggestions were spot on !!

We had a ball and we will return !!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Thank you Peter! I am glad I was able to provide you with helpful suggestions! We are so happy you had a fantastic weekend with your family! Please keep us in mind for your next visit to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! Check in was super easy and Jen was great to communicate with. The house and is beautiful and was very clean. The kitchen was very well stocked and I was easily able to cook for the family. And the property was private and so peaceful, but we were still close to things to do. I would definitely recommend this property and host!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Met all expectations

The house was spacious, clean, entertaining, and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 September 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed our home! We really appreciate the feedback! Thank you Bill!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommended

Beautiful property. We had a great time. Jen was very helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2022
Thank you so much Josh! I am so happy you and your friends had a great time! Keep our home in mind if ever staying in the area again! Thank you! Jen
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property surrounded by nature

Awesome place. Loved relaxing by the fire in the evenings and having morning coffee on the deck. The house was very clean and had lots of games for the kids and adults. Close to rafting and hickory run state park but secluded and surrounded by nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thank you so much Wade! We are so happy that you enjoyed your visit and our home! Please keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return visit

This is our second time staying here and we can not say enough about this awesome house. The house itself is kept beautifully and very clean! We will definitely return again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2020
Thank you so much for visiting again and your nice review! We are so happy you enjoyed your weekend away!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long weekend

We are looking to move into the PVW area and wanted to stay here while looking to get a true feel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 November 2024
Thank you Aaron! We hope you enjoyed your visit to the area and our home! Best wishes to you in finding your future home!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 5 in our family and a 2 night stay.It was lovely!The house was beautiful. It was a very comfortable and relaxing stay. It was tucked away in the woods, private, nice and quiet. The home was very clean. Good communication with the owners.I would highly recommend this home.Thank you Jen and Garry for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 October 2025
Thank you Deb for your kind words! We are so happy you and your guests enjoyed your stay at our home! It sounds like you all enjoyed a relaxing fall weekend. Thank you for choosing our home for your visit to Jim Thorpe and the Pocono mountains. Please keep us in mind for future visits.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely short getaway

We had a wonderful time at the house. It is such a cool place and our kids really enjoyed the game room downstairs. Location is awesome. Weather didn't work out for us, but the house was such a nice place to just hang out and relax. Owners were super easy to reach if anything came up!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2023
Thank you so much Melinda! We are so happy you and your family had a wonderful time! Please be sure to come back and stay next time you are in the area!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious and quiet house

This house was great with spaces to sleep and common areas. We loved the beck and fire pit. The basement had many amenities for our group, and we spent our last night down there. We had a blast and would recommend this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 September 2022
Thank you so much Tim for the great feedback! We are so happy you and your friends enjoyed all of aspects of our home. Keep us in mind next time you visit the area. Thank you! Jen and Garry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Getaway with the Boys

Spent a long weekend at this great property to catch up with a few friends from high school, play golf at some of the awesome courses the Poconos has to offer, and have a relaxing home to BBQ and have campfires. This property checks all the boxes and we had a blast. Jennifer is very easy to communicate with and responsive and we look forward to future stays at her home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you Chris for choosing our home, The Boarding Bear Chalet, for your golf getaway weekend! We are so glad to hear you all had a great time and enjoyed your stay! Please keep us in mind for future stays..we'd love to host you and your friends again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great trip! Great cabin!

Wonderful stay! Property is great! My teens loved it! It is clean and spacious. After a few days in NYC it was great to just relax in this beautiful home. The property has all you need and then some! Owners are very responsive and helpful. Don’t hesitate to reserve this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you so much Kristie! I’m so happy you enjoyed your family vacation at our home. Please keep us in mind for future visits!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Chill Weekend

Weekend get away w 3 other couples. Beautiful home with great amenities for relaxing and making good memories with friends. Spent the day in downtown Jim Thorpe. Great shops, pubs and wine tasting. We will definitely be rebooking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2022
Thank you Steve! So glad you all had a relaxing weekend away! We look forward to you rebooking with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

Our stay at the Boarding Bear Chalet was magnificent , quiet and relaxing the home is gorgeous and Jennifer was awesome . 2 days was not enough will most def be going back but for a longer stay....thank you for sharing your home....
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 April 2020
Thank you so much Helen! It was a pleasure having you as a guest. So happy you were able to relax. Thank you so much for the kind words and please do come stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Plenty of space to relax

Between the large deck, comfy living room, long kitchen table, and incredible game room and bar downstairs, there's a ton of space to relax and have fun. The teens in particular enjoyed the basement with its pool table and bunk beds. Jen was extraordinarily quick with responses before and during our stay, even when she was on her own vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2022
Thank you Susan for staying at our home! I’m glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay!
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