2-story game room, hot tub, fire pit, dogs ok

Made for families and friend groups who want a fall getaway where nobody gets bored. Rally in the 2-story game room (pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade), soak in the private hot tub, then gather at the fire pit with firewood provided. Sleeps 8 in 3 bedrooms with 2.5 baths, and up to 2 dogs are welcome. Kalahari Indoor Waterpark is about 4.5 miles away and Mount Airy Casino about 8 miles. Fast 500 Mbps Wi-Fi, smart TVs and a fully equipped kitchen. Book your fall weekend now.

THE SPACE
Your crew gets three ways to unwind under one roof: a 2-story game room, a private hot tub and a fire pit.

- 2-story game room: pool table, ping pong, foosball, arcade, board games, smart TV, lounge seating and a bar area with its own fridge. Reach it from the kitchen or straight from the primary bedroom.
- Private hot tub on the deck, heated and open year-round, seats up to 5.
- Fire pit with Adirondack chairs, firewood provided (off-limits during any community burn ban).
- Deck with a lake view, BBQ grill and outdoor dining, through the sliding door from the kitchen and living room.
- Living room with a stone gas fireplace, leather sectional and smart TV.
- Kitchen: peninsula seating for 4, dining table for 6, dishwasher, oven, stove, microwave, blender, toaster, kettle, plus Keurig and drip coffee makers. Bring your own cooking oil, salt, pepper and condiments.
- Bedrooms, all upstairs: primary with a king bed and private ensuite; bedroom 2 with two queen beds; bedroom 1 with a queen bed. Bedrooms 1 and 2 share a Jack and Jill bathroom.
- Half bath on the main floor. Shampoo, conditioner and shower gel provided.
- Split heating and A/C, ceiling fans and smart TVs in every bedroom.
- PLEASE NOTE: The master bedroom mini-split AC is currently unavailable due to repairs. A ceiling fan and a tower fan (in the closet) are available for airflow and comfort overnight
- 500 Mbps Wi-Fi plus an ethernet connection.
- Washer and dryer.
- Family gear: Pack `n play, high chair, children`s books and toys.
- Summer beach gear: wagon, cooler, umbrella and two beach chairs, plus kayaks (the beach and kayaks need Emerald Lakes amenity passes).
- Driveway parking for up to 5 cars.

Emerald Lakes amenity passes also open the indoor heated pool (year-round, closed Tuesdays), the community center with bar and grill, indoor game room, playground and courts. Lake and beach access run in the summer months.

GUEST ACCESS
The house is yours: all 3 bedrooms, the 2-story game room, the deck with hot tub and the fire pit yard. Self check-in with a smart lock; we send check-in instructions 48 hours before arrival and your door code 24 hours before. Park in the driveway, room for up to 5 cars. All bedrooms are upstairs. The beach, lake, kayaks and community pools need Emerald Lakes amenity passes from the community office.

THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Your fall base in Emerald Lakes, a wooded lake community in Long Pond, with the main community beach a 2-minute walk from the door (beach season is summer). On rainy days, Kalahari Indoor Waterpark is about 4.5 miles away and Great Wolf Lodge about 9.9 miles. Race fans have Pocono Raceway about 6.7 miles out, Mount Airy Casino Resort and its golf course are about 8 miles, and Pocono Premium Outlets sit about 8.7 miles away. Expect woods, not sidewalks: you will want a car.

GETTING AROUND
You will need a car: the house is rural and the community speed limit is 25 mph. The driveway fits up to 5 cars. The main community beach is a 2-minute walk. For groceries, ShopRite, Weis Market and ALDI are the nearby stores.

GOOD TO KNOW
- No security cameras on the property.
- All 3 bedrooms are upstairs; the main floor has a half bath.
- Register online with Emerald Lakes at least 48 hours before check-in.
- Beach, lake, kayaks and pools need Emerald Lakes amenity passes. Lake and beach are summer only; the indoor pool is open year-round except Tuesdays.
- The fire pit is off-limits during any community burn ban.
- Rural woods: occasional ants, spiders or mice.
- Bring oil, salt, pepper and condiments; starter supplies cover 2 to 3 nights.
- Up to 2 dogs. Booking guest 25+ and on site.
- Check-in 4 PM, checkout 10 AM.
- Township STR permit: 021326
- Please note that the distances and travel times provided are approximate estimates based on Google Maps. Actual travel times may vary depending on traffic, weather, road conditions, and the route taken.
- Please be aware that a Burn Ban may be announced at any time by the community. While the fire pit is one of the key highlights of this property, it’s crucial to follow all burn ban regulations strictly. Failure to do so may result in fines from the community, which guests will be responsible for. We will keep you informed in real time should any such announcements occur during your stay.
- Booking party must be age 25+, and must be present at the home for the duration of the stay.
- For VRBO or direct bookings, please note that even if a cancellation qualifies under the cancellation policy, the 10% payment processing fee is non-refundable. This is due to the fact that we use external payment processors like Stripe, which do not refund processing fees.
- Township STR permit: 021326
- Guests can rent a boat or bring their own for fishing. There is a $15 boat registration fee for personal boats, and only electric motors are permitted—no gas motors allowed. A Pennsylvania fishing license is required for all fishing (approximately $30 and available through the PA Fish & Boat Commission website). The lake has plenty of bass and other fish, and fishing is catch and release only.
📌 POOL REMINDER
OUTDOOR POOL CLOSURE: The outdoor pool will be closed August 31–September 4, 2026. It will reopen September 5–7, 2026, weather permitting, and will then close for the season.

⚠️ For summer 2026, please note that the community outdoor pool schedule is open daily from 11 AM to 7 PM, except on Wednesdays (weather permitting).

The indoor pool is open from 11 AM to 7 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sundays, and from 11 AM to 9 PM on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Please note it is closed on Tuesdays.

✔ This property can host a maximum of 8 guests, including children and infants, per the local governing regulations.

✔ For the safety and privacy of everyone, guests are strictly prohibited from entering neighboring properties—including their yards, docks, and driveways—at any time. Please do not use or access any watercraft or equipment that does not belong to our property. Unauthorized use of neighboring property may be considered trespassing and could result in fines or immediate termination of your stay.

✔ Setting off any fireworks is strictly prohibited and illegal

✔ No smoking of any kind indoors. Evidence of any type of smoking will result in a $500 fine plus any extra cleaning costs.

✔ Please be aware that the local community may issue a burn ban at any time. During a ban, all open flames—including campfires, fire pits, and any form of outdoor burning—are strictly prohibited. Violations may result in fines from local authorities and immediate cancellation of your booking without a refund. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in keeping the area safe.

✔ Please note that we allow a maximum of two dogs per stay for a pet fee of $150. This fee should be automatically added to your booking when you include your pets at the time of reservation.

✔ Late check-out and early check-in may be available for a small fee, depending on availability.

✔ Undisclosed or unapproved pets will incur a charge of $250 to $500, per night.

✔ Please do not move any furniture during your stay. Moving furniture can cause scratches on the new floors and may lead to damage if placed on or too close to baseboard heaters.

✔ Driveway parking for up to 5 vehicles.

✔ Speed limit in the community is 25mph

✔ Firewood is provided.

✔ Emerald Lakes community amenities access available for a fee: 5 scenic lakes, 2 beaches, indoor & outdoor pool, game/arcade room, sauna, grill & bar, playgrounds, basketball, tennis, pickleball, & beach volleyball courts, fishing (catch & release), boating (electric motors only).

✔ Optional community amenities passes are available for purchase at the community office for an additional charge. Children 2 years old and under are free. Fees are as follows:
● 1-day pass - $20 per person
● 3-day pass - $30 per person
● 7-day pass - $50 per person

Please note, the fees listed above are not our fees as the hosts, but fees the community requires all guests to pay to cover the costs associated with operating and maintaining all the great amenities and facilities at Emerald Lakes.

✔ Please note that using the kayaks or accessing the beach area still requires guests to purchase community amenity passes.

✔ Guests are REQUIRED to register online with Emerald Lakes. $200 FEE for late registrations or last-minute bookings made less than 48 hours prior to check-in.

✔ Due to the property`s rural location, occasional sightings of ants, spiders, flying insects, or mice may occur, even with our ongoing, year-round pest control efforts. While we do our best to minimize these encounters, we cannot guarantee a completely pest-free environment. We appreciate your understanding and assure you that we take all necessary measures to maintain a comfortable stay.

✔ We provide enough essential items to cover stays of about 2-3 nights. If you need more supplies during your stay, you can visit one of the following nearby stores: ShopRite, Weis Market, ALDI.

✔ The property is within Emerald Lakes Association (ELA). Guests over the age of 16 will need a valid ELA amenity pass, a current PA fishing license as well as an ELA fishing permit to fish any of ELA’s lakes. All ELA lakes are catch-and-release. ELA fishing permits can be purchased at the Administration Office or the Community Center.