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Terrace/patio
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10146 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Albrightsville, PA
  • Place, Hickory Run State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Boulder Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Hawks Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Allentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Albrightsville

With a stay at this vacation home in Albrightsville (Towamensing Trails), you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Hickory Run State Park and Robin Hood Lakes. .This family-friendly vacation home is 22.1 mi (35.5 km) from Kalahari and 19.7 mi (31.8 km) from Blue Mountain Resort.

What's nearby

  • Hickory Run State Park - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Big Boulder Lake - 6 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Robin Hood Lakes - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Hawks Falls - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Big Boulder Ski Area - 9 min drive - 8.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Auntie Anne's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪HUNAN HOUSE - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Gagliano's Pizza - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shady Pines by AvantStay | Enclosed Porch, Game Rooms, & Lake/Beach Access!

Welcome to the Shady Pines!

- Chalet-style living room featuring vaulted ceilings, stone fireplace, and skylights.
- X-man Arcade Game, streaming TV, and video games.
- Game room with ping pong, foosball, and dart board for endless fun.
- Screened-in porch, perfect for taking in the wilderness views.
- Convenient beach/lake access for summer enjoyment (limited to 8 passes).
- Central location to local attractions including skiing, hiking trails, charming villages, and shopping outlets.
-Pet-friendly accommodation.

About the Area:
The home is located in Towamensing Trails, a private residential community with a beautiful 190-acre lake. Towamensing is a Le napa Indian word that means Nature's Wonders.
- 15 minutes to skiing at Big Boulder Ski Resort.
- 15 minutes to hike trails at Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park.
- 20 minutes to skiing at Jack Frost Ski Resort.
- 20 minutes to Jim Thorpe, a charming village with lots of shops and restaurants.
- 20 minutes to the all-season Split Rock Resort with an indoor Water Park open all year.
- 30 minutes to The Crossings Premium Outlets.
Seasonal Amenities from Memorial Day to Labor Day:
- A recreational center with a pavilion, lounge, and snack bar (Clubhouse Towamensing).
- Outdoor picnic area, basketball, volleyball, tennis courts, and playground.
- 2 outdoor pools (plus a kiddie pool), beach, and lake access with kayak and paddle board rentals.
- A stocked lake where fishing is allowed with PA Fishing License (catch-and-release).

Guest access
You'll have access to the entire home - it's all yours!

AvantStay provides a personalized hospitality experience to elevate your stay. With our Concierge Service, guests have access to our tech-enabled services like fridge stocking, private chefs, massages, transportation, special occasion celebrations, baby gear rentals, ski gear, beach gear, and more. For anything you need, we’re at your fingertips!

Nestled in the heart of the Poconos, a dreamy destination for group getaways awaits. Embark on breathtaking hikes along the Shuman Point Hiking Trail, where nature unfolds its vibrant beauty from warmer days through the golden hues of autumn. Winter unveils a snowy paradise for Nordic skiing enthusiasts at the Big Boulder Ski Area. Dive into summer's embrace with kayaking, fishing, canoeing, and refreshing swims, making memories by the water's edge. The Poconos effortlessly balances a secluded and romantic atmosphere, setting the stage for intimate moments. Families will find joy in a myriad of kid-friendly activities, from thrilling water parks to exhilarating adventure courses. In the Poconos, every season paints a canvas of shared experiences, promising a group retreat like no other.

Local Attractions: Shuman Point Hiking Trail, Big Boulder Ski Area, Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark, Asa Packer Mansion, Bushkill Falls, Pocono Premium Outlets, Mount Airy Casino, Hickory Run State Park.

Home Truths:
- This home allows up to 2 pets for a fee; undisclosed pets brought without AvantStay’s approval may result in a $500 fine per pet.
- The community amenity rules and schedule are subject to potential changes, particularly in the event of unforeseen circumstances, as determined by the community.
- There is a strict no open fire and no firework rule in this community.
- 8 amenity wristbands are provided, with no extras available. Children under 5 do not need wristbands. Wristbands must be worn at all times.
- This home does not have private trash collection, thus trash will have to be brought to the community compactor.
- This home is located in the Towamensing Trails community. While it is not gated, registration is required before check-in. We will provide more details about this requirement once your reservation is confirmed.
- Please note: There is no air conditioning in the home. Ceiling fans are provided in all bedrooms, the living room, and the kitchen.

Parking Details:
Parking can accommodate up to 8 vehicles.
All vehicles must display vehicle passes while in the community.

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The room configuration is as follows:
Primary Bedroom /
Bedroom 2 /
Bedroom 3 /
Bedroom 4 /
Bedroom 5 /

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This is a smoke-free property. Violation of the no-smoking policy will result in forfeiture of the security deposit, a $300 smoking fee, and liability for any fire or property damage costs.

As part of our commitment to being good neighbors, occupancy limits and quiet hours (9pm-8am) are strictly enforced. No speakers or sound systems will be provided for use in our properties. Violation of any noise ordinances will be subject to fines that can reach up to $10,000 per violation.

Events or parties are not allowed without prior written approval and an additional fee. Any unauthorized parties or events will be shut down and a fine will be assessed. Please inquire for more information about our event policies and fees.

IDs will be requested for verification after booking. All bookings over 30 days require a security deposit.

We report and prosecute all Credit Card Fraud.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Make use of convenient amenities such as concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1,568 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

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Shady Pines by AvantStay | Enclosed Porch, Game Rooms, & Lake/Beach Access! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

JEFFREY H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Prolly a bit generous with 4 stars ... The 's --Very well supplied kitchen, woodburning fireplace (very few in the area) spacious and good layout for 4-6 people. Unfortunately, many not so positives --Arrived about 1/2-hr early with intention of unloading car while waiting for rest of our party to arrive for 4pm check-in. Instead, had to find a shovel to scoop 4 inches of (trampled on) snow off the wrap around deck to front door. Called Avant and they accommodated early check-in (since couldn't unload onto the deck) but why didn't whoever walked all over the snow shovel it off? Once in, questioned if unit had even been cleaned. Found long black hairs on pillows, on bath floors and in shower and empty soda bottle under upstairs bed. Then found no parking passes in the HOA packet, only wristbands (which are basically irrelevant in winter). Another call to Avant, who delivered next day and offered to reclean but we were already settled. Another big issue ... the alarm kept beeping. When touched "off" it triggered the front door to alarm when opened. This should just be disabled / disarmed when being rented, or, the owner needs to leave the override code in case of such issues.Anyway ... We're pretty low-maintenance renters but between the many issues, general run-down / dirty condition of property (the carpet just needs to be torn out) and the restrictiveness of the HOA, will not rent here again if return to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This is not what it looked like in pictures small, unkept animals living in house spider webs and on floor unlivable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean house with great amenities. Had a problem with a bedroom door knob but they sent someone right out to do the repair!!! We had a fun, relaxing vacation. The only thing that I would recommend is putting some menus of local restaurants and pizza places and things to do that are close. Thank you so much for a wonderful time!! P.S. we loved meeting the local wildlife!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jared H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in details were a bit confusing as I had to search through emails, VRBO, and AvantStay for all of the information. The house is very nice but doesn’t have air conditioning, so it’s a bit stuffy in the summer. Overall it was a nice trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Samantha H.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great vacation spot!

I’ll get the cons out of the way first. - The trash setup here is absolutely ridiculous. You have to load up your trash and take it a few miles away from the house for disposal, it’s a whole process and is incredibly inconvenient for the cost of the home.- The wristbands for amenities access. We got 8 bands and there were 5 of us. If we wanted to utilize amenities more than one day we just had to keep the wristbands on - showering, sleeping, etc. It was really off putting and we opted to only utilize one day rather than keep grubby, paper wristbands on for days.Other than those things, we LOVED this home and the location. Deer wondered up to the back porch often and just hung out, our kids loved it. We also had a nighttime visit from a raccoon. The neighborhood was quiet and calm, no speeding or rowdy people. The home had everything we could’ve possibly needed and we appreciated that so much. The beds were comfortable, the game rooms were a blast and we really just adored the screened in porch. If you choose to stay, we can’t recommend the Pocono Farmers Market in Blakeslee highly enough!! (Go hungry! They have breakfast and lunch when they’re open!)We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Stay

A lovely home for a family stay. My kids really enjoyed the game room and loft. We were bummed that the nets on the tennis court were down and not usable (didn't realize they were part of the office season), but otherwise the neighborhood was great. The beds are crazy marshmallow soft, so a heads up if you prefer a firm mattress!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

ashley a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice vacation home!

Great home for a family vacation! Only thing was, the driveway was a solid sheet of ice when we arrived and we were traveling with little kids. Would habe been nice if it was salted before we arrrived so, then i wouldn't have slipped and fell!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy place to get together with family

Nice place to gather with plenty of room; everything we needed was included for a wonderful stay. Deer in the yard were fun to watch!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanksgiving

It was a little more of a "neighborhood" than the picture made it seem, but it was fine.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

April E.

First Time Renting

Overall not bad. Nice ammenities. The outside could of been cleared when we arrived so we could of used the closer driveway and sidewalk. The outside lights did not work, but had flashlights inside the cabin. The inside had a stuffy, moldy smell. Had to purchase new air freshner. A lot of cobwebs around front door, around outside of cabin and needed dusting inside. The most bothering thing that almost ruined the trip was that the master bedroom sheets had not been washed and the entire bed was covered in dog hair and dirt. Few of the small appliances had not been cleaned after using. Would of gave 5 stars for everything else.cleanedcabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

My wife and our two children under 5 really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ciela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great game room and kitchen , comfy beds, close to lots , loved to body wash and hair products provided . Very nice stay all around !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Taina C.

Great weekend

Lovely home. Nice that it was pet friendly. Location to clubhouse was great, location to basic necessities not as great. Plenty of sleeping space. Garbage disposal super inconvenient and way too many bugs for this city gal.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024