We had a fantastic time at this beautiful home on Lake Wallenpaupack!! The house is simply amazing!! Plenty of space with an amazing kitchen and gigantic livingroom that we could all hang out in. Views are spectacular!! The owner was very accommodating and was excellent in communicating with me. We will definitely be back!! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!

Beautiful location on the lake. The house was ample and spacious for our large family. One small concern was addressed immediately. The host was very easy to contact and quick to respond. Make sure you review the listing prior to booking for provisions that you will need to supply and for parking details. We had a Bald Eagle in the tree out back, and deer in the side yard. Enjoyable stay!

I stayed at this property with a group of friends for New Year’s Eve weekend. The house is very nice; high ceilings, large rooms, upgraded kitchen, etc. That said, there were a few downsides which is why I would not give this property 5 stars. Multiple basic amenities that I would expect to find at a rental house (especially at the elevated nightly rate we paid for New Year’s Eve) were not supplied such as hand soap in bathrooms and an adequate amount of towels. The fireplaces also did not vent well enough even with the flue fully opened leading to the house being extremely smoky when the fireplaces were lit. The master bathroom also has a mildew-y smell that was very unpleasant. Overall, it was a great house and our stay was enjoyable, but attention to detail was lacking, leading to 4 stars.

Property is beautiful. So many amazing details. The view of the lake is incredible.

This property was exactly how it was advertised in the listing. The house was clean and organized upon arrival. As stated in the description- be sure to bring paper products as there is a limited amount to get your started. The driveway is very very steep and narrow. The walkway down to the lake is also somewhat steep. One of the kids fell walking down and got quite a few scrapes. We had some trouble with the fireplace. The smoke filled the house and not sure why as we had the flues open. The bedding blankets were thin so if you like thick heavy blankets I would bring some of your own. The house was nice and warm so the blankets were just fine for our stay. They also have baby gates for the stairways which was perfect for our family.

The home and location were perfect our family getaway. Great views of Lake Wallenpaupack. We came in the fall and think it maybe even better for a summer getaway.

Reading other peoples' reviews, I'm guessing that they expect a five star hotel experience? These properties are used by other families all year long, so you are never going to find perfection. Yet this property comes crazy close! The details in the design blew me away. From the tile in the power room (LOVED it!) to the rustic canoe hung by the ceiling in the game room to the flannel carpet in the basement, no expense was spared in designing this beautiful home. The owner also threw in extras to make this home safe for toddlers, including toddler safe doorknobs in the loft suite, and baby gates. Rooms that are typically throw away spaces (like a loft) were instead made into a beautiful suite. The fun factor is totally there, between the boats, the dock, and the floating dock. Neighbors are friendly, kitchen is totally stocked with quality dishware, and the lake view is just lovely. The couch was so comfy that some of us opted to sleep in the great room. It was easy to reach the owner via cell phone, and he was friendly and helpful. Thanks for the effort you put into this place, John! We appreciated all of it!

Quick, easy, and painless! This place was exactly as stated - Beautiful house and property right on the lake. Saw a lot of wildlife, and had deer roaming around us day and night Used many of the amenities, and we all enjoyed ourselves immensely! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!

Clean nice spacious house but on a killer hill. Great property for younger families with good privacy having bedrooms on all 3 floors, however, the mattresses are terrible. Poor outside maintenance since we paid for our dog and the yard was way over grown, so no yard to play games or to let the dog run. No gas for the grill, we had to run and get some to cook our dinner. No comfort in any of the seating. I was expecting a little more for my money. A few upgrades and this property could have been excellent instead of mediocre.

Clean nice spacious house but on a killer hill. Great property for younger families with good privacy having bedrooms on all 3 floors, however, the mattresses are terrible. Poor outside maintenance since we paid for our dog and the yard was way over grown, so no yard to play games or to let the dog run. No gas for the grill, we had to run and get some to cook our dinner. No comfort in any of the seating. I was expecting a little more for my money. A few upgrades and this property could have been excellent instead of mediocre.

Though the property is large it is poorly maintained and was poorly cleaned and prepared for our arrival. There were broken heating elements, wall plugs with no covers, led ceiling lights that didn’t work and some even hanging out of the ceiling. No batteries in the remotes for TVs, no extra linens for the pull out despite paying a linen fee. Tv in master never worked and the king size bed was TERRIBLE! Showers didn’t work properly and appeared to have not been cleaned in awhile….also no toilet paper…..having someone to come clean the property and check the small things would have gone a long way especially for the price we paid!!!! If you want to charge high end then you have to deliver high end. Oh and parking was a nightmare…..nothing had been shoveled before we arrived…made for a very unsafe entrance. Truly hoping we are offered some kind of refund as this was just terrible. Renters beware

This is the only rental property in a private road that isn't maintained. Winter/ice conditions prevented travel/parking resulting in 2 insurance claims on rental cars, a wrecker tow truck, and emergency services called. Parking would have been an issue under ideal conditions, but the weekend we were there it was a safety hazard. Unfortunately, the wrecker, neighbors, and firefighters stated this is a known issue that happens every winter on this road. Which begs the question, why would Vrbo allow this property to rented off-season without properly maintaining access to/from it?

Though the property is large it is poorly maintained and was poorly cleaned and prepared for our arrival. There were broken heating elements, wall plugs with no covers, led ceiling lights that didn’t work and some even hanging out of the ceiling. No batteries in the remotes for TVs, no extra linens for the pull out despite paying a linen fee. Tv in master never worked and the king size bed was TERRIBLE! Showers didn’t work properly and appeared to have not been cleaned in awhile….also no toilet paper…..having someone to come clean the property and check the small things would have gone a long way especially for the price we paid!!!! If you want to charge high end then you have to deliver high end. Oh and parking was a nightmare…..nothing had been shoveled before we arrived…made for a very unsafe entrance. Truly hoping we are offered some kind of refund as this was just terrible. Renters beware

This is the only rental property in a private road that isn't maintained. Winter/ice conditions prevented travel/parking resulting in 2 insurance claims on rental cars, a wrecker tow truck, and emergency services called. Parking would have been an issue under ideal conditions, but the weekend we were there it was a safety hazard. Unfortunately, the wrecker, neighbors, and firefighters stated this is a known issue that happens every winter on this road. Which begs the question, why would Vrbo allow this property to rented off-season without properly maintaining access to/from it?

Everything was as described. The house is massive. The only issues that I noticed was there were mostly stall showers in the location with only one tub which was not accessible for the person in the family with a handicap. The sheets in the main floor master weren’t clean or if they were, not cleaned well.. There was a good amount of firewood outside however it was not covered and the logs were wet making them unusable. The walk down from parking is treacherous. It is loose gravel and sloped. We did not leave too often but unpacking and packing the cars was a challenge. Overall though everyone in the family said it was a good time and we had a great Christmas.

The house was amazing! Exactly how it’s listing states. Everything was in the house already as far as amenities. Beautiful mountain house feeling. We slept 12 adults comfortably! Plenty of firewood was supplied. Gates installed on the steps was a nice addition if you have small toddlers. Would highly recommend for a winter getaway. We will definitely be returning in the winter and want to check it out in the summer as well. 5 stars across the board!

Everything was as described. The house is massive. The only issues that I noticed was there were mostly stall showers in the location with only one tub which was not accessible for the person in the family with a handicap. The sheets in the main floor master weren’t clean or if they were, not cleaned well.. There was a good amount of firewood outside however it was not covered and the logs were wet making them unusable. The walk down from parking is treacherous. It is loose gravel and sloped. We did not leave too often but unpacking and packing the cars was a challenge. Overall though everyone in the family said it was a good time and we had a great Christmas.

Loved our time up there

Loved our time up there

First of all, the property is gorgeous and as advertised. The area was nice, the house was very clean and nicely organized, Wifi was excellent and the lake view was awesome. You're about 15 minutes from town in either direction, which is perfect, and there are several restaurant choices that were good. In the house, there's a nice open feel and there are multiple cozy locations with fireplaces, etc. The kids also loved the bedrooms, particularly the bunk rooms. A couple suggestions or cautions that could really improve the experience in the future: Communication with the Owner: No outreach after booking, it was an automatic acceptance, and I had to ping him to get access to keys for the house. First and only time we spoke. I gave it a pass, but when we arrived there was a very large scale power outage and the house and surrounding area was obviously pitch black. When I called him I was declined and when I texted if he had flashlights or candles anywhere I never heard back. There also aren't very clear instructions on how to operate TVs, fireplaces, etc. and all the DVD remotes in the house were missing. No checkout procedures shared, etc. These are easy fixes with a one pager and some care applied to in between booking protocols. Access to property and lake: Although the instructions say 4 can park in driveway, you won't get more than two cars in unless the 3rd car parks parallel and blocks in the first two....or you park in a very steep driveway that descends to the lake (in which case I'd suggest blocks under tires). There is no street parking. Accessing the lake is a bit treacherous as you're going down a steep rugged lawn (no stairs or walkway) and we had a couple slip and falls due to wet conditions, leaves, etc. No harm done, we had 3 cars and soft landings, but maybe a long term opportunity for improvement. Stocking the house: One wine glass, a pool table with one stick and no chalk, no condiments of any kind or any starter supplies (like toilet paper), limited baking plans and plates, etc. This shouldn't disqualify the house, but it is something you want to be prepared for and bring with you, particularly if you're filling house to capacity. All of this said, the availability of the boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, along with the entire house having a really good layout and a nice hunting lodge feel really made it worth it. We'd go again.

First of all, the property is gorgeous and as advertised. The area was nice, the house was very clean and nicely organized, Wifi was excellent and the lake view was awesome. You're about 15 minutes from town in either direction, which is perfect, and there are several restaurant choices that were good. In the house, there's a nice open feel and there are multiple cozy locations with fireplaces, etc. The kids also loved the bedrooms, particularly the bunk rooms. A couple suggestions or cautions that could really improve the experience in the future: Communication with the Owner: No outreach after booking, it was an automatic acceptance, and I had to ping him to get access to keys for the house. First and only time we spoke. I gave it a pass, but when we arrived there was a very large scale power outage and the house and surrounding area was obviously pitch black. When I called him I was declined and when I texted if he had flashlights or candles anywhere I never heard back. There also aren't very clear instructions on how to operate TVs, fireplaces, etc. and all the DVD remotes in the house were missing. No checkout procedures shared, etc. These are easy fixes with a one pager and some care applied to in between booking protocols. Access to property and lake: Although the instructions say 4 can park in driveway, you won't get more than two cars in unless the 3rd car parks parallel and blocks in the first two....or you park in a very steep driveway that descends to the lake (in which case I'd suggest blocks under tires). There is no street parking. Accessing the lake is a bit treacherous as you're going down a steep rugged lawn (no stairs or walkway) and we had a couple slip and falls due to wet conditions, leaves, etc. No harm done, we had 3 cars and soft landings, but maybe a long term opportunity for improvement. Stocking the house: One wine glass, a pool table with one stick and no chalk, no condiments of any kind or any starter supplies (like toilet paper), limited baking plans and plates, etc. This shouldn't disqualify the house, but it is something you want to be prepared for and bring with you, particularly if you're filling house to capacity. All of this said, the availability of the boat, canoe, kayak, paddleboard, along with the entire house having a really good layout and a nice hunting lodge feel really made it worth it. We'd go again.

I called John within 5 minutes of checking in just to say WOW!!! Super home. Gorgeous, clean and spacious. We used the boat and kayak on the lake and made pizzas in the double oven. In the morning we enjoyed coffee on the outdoor deck and had an incredible view of the lake. Everyone had a great time. Thanks John!

House is even nicer in person. Plenty of room for everyone and very clean. They did a great job decorating. Would definitely come back.

I called John within 5 minutes of checking in just to say WOW!!! Super home. Gorgeous, clean and spacious. We used the boat and kayak on the lake and made pizzas in the double oven. In the morning we enjoyed coffee on the outdoor deck and had an incredible view of the lake. Everyone had a great time. Thanks John!

House is even nicer in person. Plenty of room for everyone and very clean. They did a great job decorating. Would definitely come back.

The house was perfect for a Guys weekend. We enjoyed the location and the amenities. The lake is gorgeous and we had a blast fishing and swimming.

The house was perfect for a Guys weekend. We enjoyed the location and the amenities. The lake is gorgeous and we had a blast fishing and swimming.

The house and property are absolutely gorgeous. We went with a large group for a bridal shower, and had a wonderful time. The driving/parking situation is a little tricky (very steep and narrow roads), so bring something with 4WD and car pool if you can.

The house and property are absolutely gorgeous. We went with a large group for a bridal shower, and had a wonderful time. The driving/parking situation is a little tricky (very steep and narrow roads), so bring something with 4WD and car pool if you can.

Words cannot describe how amazing this property is! I am overly picky with cleanliness so I am usually reluctant to do rentals - this place was spotless and felt super clean!! Really exceeded my expectations. The view was amazing, indoor fireplaces, outdoor fire pit, kayak and paddle boat, updated amenities - the list of positives goes on and on. John was great with answering any questions that I had. We cannot wait to return!!!

The property was wonderful! The house was huge, comfortable and clean. The kitchen worked out well for cooking for a large family and the new grill was a bonus! The bedrooms were big and slept everyone comfortably. The weather was on the colder side so we used both fireplaces a lot and they were wonderful! We had a great couple days at the house and John was very responsive! We highly recommend this house! -Trish

Outstanding property great view perfect mountain retreat