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Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback.

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A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a large window overlooking a deck.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a round dining table, and a large window with blinds.
A wooden cabin with a balcony, surrounded by trees and a hammock.
A spacious living room with a large window, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden bathtub, a sliding glass door to a balcony, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Shangri-La
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Blakeslee, PA
  • Place, Lake Shangri-La
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Boulder Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback.

Welcome to Elk Manor. Located on Lake Shangri-La in Blakeslee, this home is within close proximity to all that the Poconos has to offer. Skiing, White Water Rafting, Hiking, Paintball, Golf, Fishing and Water Parks. The home has 3 Bedrooms as well as a loft and can sleep 8 people comfortably. It is the perfect getaway for couples or families. Sit on the expansive deck and take in the peaceful view of the lake, or sit in the living room and enjoy the warm fire. Elk Manor also has a full size basement with games for the kids, a Washer and Dryer, a Garage, Direct TV and Wifi. Approximately 2 miles from the Big Boulder and Lake Harmony Resorts just off of Route 903, Brier Crest Woods has 24 hour security, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a picnic area, a playground and a beach with a lifeguard during the summer.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
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
Fireworks are strictly prohibited.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 954333vb
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

About the area

Blakeslee

Located in Briar Crest Woods, a neighbourhood in Blakeslee, this chalet is near a water park and on the waterfront. 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 Kalahari and Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark. Camelback Mountain Adventures and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are not to be missed. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Blakeslee, PA

What's nearby

  • Lake Shangri-La - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Big Boulder Lake - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Lake Harmony - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Big Boulder Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark - 8 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Split Rock Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Chat -N- Chew - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Chalet close to Jack Frost / Big Boulder and Camelback. located?

Located in Briar Crest Woods, this chalet is steps from Lake Shangri-La and within 3 mi (5 km) of Big Boulder Lake and Der Schuss. The Elbow and Snowdrift are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 52 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. Great location, right on the lake, access to 4 kayaks, fishing poles, hammock on the deck, fire pit which the kids loved, and a nice atmosphere inside. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice house and location for a girls weekend! Plenty of sleeping options. Living room and dining area were nice for gathering. Host was very responsive when I reached out. A binder would be helpful to address questions about wifi, cable, fireplace, ect. Access to the garage was helpful for parking especially in snowy weather! Would stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We did a family (2 parents, 2 grandparents and 2 six year olds) vacation. It could not have went better. Plenty of room, soft beds, the place was clean and the location was awesome. The kayaks were a hit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing on the lake

We had an amazing time. The location was perfect! Close enough to walk to the beach and boat launch. We enjoyed taking the kayaks out on the lake. What amazing lakefront views! It’s a beautiful spot to watch a sunrise. Anthony was a great host. He was quick to respond to any questions or concerns. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great spot for a group!

This house was perfect for a group! We had 7 girls and everyone fit comfortably. It’s right on the water so the views were great! It’s private and beautiful. The only thing was the upstairs never got the air conditioning so it was very hot but with the fan and windows open it wasn’t the worst. Loved this house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable house with beautiful view

We had a great weekend swimming in the lake and relaxing at the house. The house is comfortable and the location is great with lots to do. The kids loved the bunk beds and watching movies in the basement, as well as swimming in the lake. The guys loved the hockey game. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thanks Laura!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway for families

My husband and two kids had a wonderful relaxing week at Anthony’s house. First, the house is just as advertised. It’s clean, spacious, full of light, and great views! It’s a short walk to the swimming area where we spent alot of time. It’s just an ice quiet community for a family getaway. Anthony was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 June 2020
Thanks Sarah!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location right on the lake

Best location by far in Brier Crest Woods. This house is right on the lake. You can fish right from the back yard! The house itself is clean, spacious, and nicely furnished. Loved hanging out on the huge deck and enjoying the view of the lake. Nice fire pit area for the evenings. There were 4 kayaks (2 regular, 1 fishing, 1 youth) that were perfect for our family. The boat launch was steps away. We had a wonderful, relaxing week. Anthony was easy to communicate with and answered all our questions. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2020
Thanks Robert!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Truley Top Notch!

Could not have asked for a better week. The house is situated right on the lake providing breathtaking views, incredible sunsets and vistas as far as the eye can see. The fire pit was our favorite, roasting marshmallows and making s’mores, the kids loved every second of it. There is fishing gear in the garage and we left a bunch of lures behind, my son actually caught his first fish there and he is only two years old! The beds are comfortable and rooms are spacious. Highly recommend this property and will definitely be coming back. Anthony was great and communicated quickly throughout the entire process. Thanks again! See you soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

187 Elk Dr Feedback

Let me start with some history of myself to put the following in perspective. I'm a retired Colonel...German heritage...stickler for details. Thoroughly enjoyed seeing the images of the property online and reading relevant reviews...some just whining. Made reservation and soon heard from Anthony...excellent. All online communications were timely and satisfactory. Upon arriving at the house we were excited to see the location, water views and functioning garage. Important because we have an orchard farm in NW PA and needed to "protect" the truck from any wondering Spotted Lantern Flies which you have in your county...and we don't in Clearfield. I left Blakeslee and drove straight to the farm today and wanted to ensure I wasn't bringing any unwanted Flies with me. Was shocked when I opened the garage...almost shut it down and headed to a hotel to notify you of a refund request because the mold/mildew/fungus smell was overpowering...and I'm severely allergic. I left the door open just to allow ventilation and proceeded to enter the house from the deck. Before entering we spent time enjoying the view and the angle of the sun...we arrived at 1604L...so the lake and beach area were highlighted. We made mental note of the deck amenities and proceeded into the house. Extremely grateful the house was clean, A/C running on high with ceiling fan on "turbo"...felt good to be out of the humidity. My wife went to the kitchen since I carried up our cooler of food that needed refrigerated and I looked around the family room and noticed the window on the east side of the fireplace was opened, but the A/C was running. Made me think the place needed to be aired out and cooled down simultaneously. I was surprised when I went to close the window and the window crank was broken...I had to lean a metal chair from the deck against the window to hold it closed while I went inside to latch the window closed...of which only the upper latch worked. Truly...not a good start. Next we walked through the first floor to orient ourselves and then upstairs to the Master and landing area for another look at the lake. Another surprise awaited us there when I went to open the vertical blinds...the wand would only spin in my hand...did nothing to open/close the blinds...and some of the blinds were missing. We looked at each other and smiled...like being in base housing overseas. The venture into the masterbedroom was another shock...absolutely burning up from the setting sun sh
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the property!

Our family enjoyed the house and location. It was the perfect size for all of us. Waking up on the lake was so peaceful. Every morning there were deer eating blueberries in the yard! The lake and beach were wonderful! I would have given this property a 5 star rating but it does need some maintenance and deep cleaning but nothing terrible. The pictures represent the property well. The owner was very helpful and his communication was great. We absolutely would go back and stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great property

Beautiful home in a lovely setting. Quiet lake and much to do. Recommend staying in this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake house for family

The house is spacious and comfortable, the view of the lake and backyard area are unbeatable, and the location being right next to the kayak racks and just around the corner from the beach area was very convenient for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Stayed here in June 2022

The property is nice but could use some updating. The outside deck is beyond in need of a new paint job, and the inside could also use some touch ups. As others have mentioned, the dining room table and chairs are just not great at all. The master bed was too firm for me to sleep on. The kayaks were nice, but the lake is pretty small. The chairs around the camp fire are falling apart. Security in the neighborhood was very present which was nice. All other things with the house were good. The local area doesn't have much to offer, but It was a nice quiet, relaxing visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spring Break Retreat

Exceeded expectations, very clean, would stay again! Three teenage girls loved it! We enjoyed everything about this property, the location, lakefront view, kayaks, and firepit were favorites. Convenient to Lake Harmony and Jim Thorpe. Wonderful responsiveness from the owner with any questions we had. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Even in the winter/ early spring, this house was great! The view of the lake was beautiful! The house lived up to all expectations and more!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location with amazing views

This was a great house for two four-person families including small kids. The listing says to bring towels and linens, but there were no extra blankets, nor any hand towels in the bathrooms, nor kitchen towels. Not a major problem, just be prepared. I also wish there was more TP supplied, hand soap in the bathrooms, laundry detergent and more than four garbage bags. Again, just come prepared with some extra items. Other than that, the place was fantastic and clean. Our families truly had a great long weekend at the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Winter stay at Briar Crest Woods

This lake house offers a lot of room—multiple bedrooms and a huge, very comfortable sofa in the main space. Great view of the lake, and easy access to the water. The property location is very convenient for ventures to Hickory Run State Park, about a 15-to-20-minute drive west. We were there for cross-country skiing in Hickory Run, so we didn’t use the kayaks (lake was frozen), but they were on site. Very quiet neighborhood, but, again, this was February. Owners specify that they do not provide linens or towels. For winter-time use, you might also bring a couple blankets for the first night here, as the electric heat will be set quite low before your arrival and will take a little while to warm the house fully once you turn it up. The fireplace works well but be sure to bring starter sticks. There’s plenty of fire wood stored under the deck. The second-floor lounge space is great for morning yoga. The vintage hockey game in the downstairs rec room was a nice find. The hot tub works very well and is pretty sweet after a long day hiking or skiing.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Inviting and Relaxing

We truly enjoyed our stay at Briar Crest Woods. The house is just as advertised, and the view was even better. Upon arrival the house was clean, and directions from Anthony (owner) were clear. Our group included 2 couples and a baby under the age of 1. The house was accommodating and accessible for each person. We got the most enjoyment out of hanging out by the fire, and getting to watch the deer gallop through the yard. For us, unfortunately we arrived on the coldest and iciest weekend of the year. The house heat is turned off prior to arrival to protect the well pump. If you are traveling with little ones just prepare to bundle up while the house heats up. It took maybe 4 hours, but once warm was a truly cozy place. Our group 10/10 recommends this stay, and loved the thought of returning in the summer for lake activities and fires outside. Thank you again Anthony for the use of your home.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute lake home for short trip!

Had a great time with my girl's for my bachelorette weekend! Due to the snow, we did have a hiccup with the snow plows as they did not come out as I was told they would and we did get over 4 inches of now. Also, I suggest asking the host what is provided (coffee, detergent) etc as there are no details provided about items such as these. Otherwise, we all had a great time and I would recommend booking.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and the best location

This is the best location and the house was perfect. Thank you Anthony for being a great host. I will definitely recommend to my friends and everyone who’s looking for a beautiful family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend getaway

This was the perfect spot to get away with family in the winter. We got to relax and hang out by the fire.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Thanksgiving holiday

This property was outdated on the inside, from the appliances, to not having a dishwasher, zero counter space and the family room was extremely misleading. The kitchen table was so old and scratched up with a vinyl tablecloth over it, there was no comfort at that table. The owner assured us that it had all the amenities for Thanksgiving dinner. My husband and I had to go out and spend hundreds of dollars on pots pans and bowls etc. because it was not stocked properly. I believe as a property is going to charge the amount of money that it did it should provide sheets and towels as well which it did not. very dissatisfied, we made the best that we could with what we had.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway in a nice area convenient to local attractions

Great experience. Easy process the whole way through.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

About the host

Hosted by Anthony Fuscaldo

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Why they chose this property

After years of looking for the perfect Pocono Home, we came across this house on HGTV as it was featured on Lakefront Bargain Hunt. We immediately set up a viewing and purchased the home 2 months later. It is close to the excitement of the nearby resorts but offers solitude which is what we love most about the mountains. The view of the Lake never gets old.

What makes this property unique

Quiet, Family Friendly Community. Private Beach and Playground. Safe Roads for Walking and Biking. Incredible Lake Views throughout the day. Close to all of the Pocono tourism attractions.

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