This autumn, Hopskip Home to your renovated luxury chalet nestled in the heart of the Poconos near Camelbeach 9mi, Kalahari 12mi, Aquatopia 9mi, Mt Airy 10mi, Shawnee 11mi, Del Water Gap 10mi, Outlets 7mi, Stroudsburg 6mi and more. Located in the amenity-filled gated lake community of Penn Estates, this home offers the perfect mix of relaxation and recreation. Autumn in the Poconos is calling – BBQs, firepits, hot tub, leaf peeping, pumpkin picking and more outdoor fun await!
We invite you to experience a stay at the Hopskip Home LUXURY CHALET!
-----KEY PROPERTY FEATURES-----
• 3 BEDROOMS plus sleeping nook (2 queens, 1 twin bunk bed, 2 twins)
• 2 FULL BATHROOMS with toiletries
• New MODERN KITCHEN with quartz countertops and new appliances, fully equipped
• Spacious and bright open concept living and dining area with HIGH CEILINGS
• Smart TVs, sound system, board games, toys
• Expansive deck with dining area, WEBER GRILL, lounge area with propane FIREPIT
• Yard with 7-person HOT TUB, wood FIREPIT, Adirondacks and lawn games
• Located in AMENITY-FILLED lake community
• Centrally located to many TOP ATTRACTIONS
-----LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! -----
AMENITY-FILLED PENN ESTATES COMMUNITY
• Private, safe, gated community (community registration required - see "Guest Access" for more details)
• Highland Lake with lake “beach” for swimming, kayaking and fishing (3 min drive to lake), scenic picnic pavillion
• Outdoor pools (summer season only)
• Tennis, pickle, basketball and volleyball courts
• Children's playgrounds
• Game Room with ping pong, pool and foosball tables
• Archie's Corner, a convenience store/deli
10-20 MINUTE RADIUS
• Downtown Stroudsburg & East Stroudsburg
• Camelback, Aquatopia & Camelbeach
• Delaware Water Gap
• Pocono Premium Outlets
• Mt. Airy Casino
• Pocono Beverage Trail faves like Mountainview, Silverback, Shawnee Craft, Barley Creek and more!
25-35 MINUTE RADIUS
• Kalahari Resort
• Shawnee, Jack Frost & Big Boulder
• Bushkill Falls
• TreeVentures
• Pocono Raceway and more!
-----YOUR PREMIER HOSTS-----
Hi, we’re your Premier Hosts, Graham & Krista, a husband and wife team and owners of Hopskip Home, a collection of three vacation rental houses across the Poconos. We renovated and designed everything in the home for you to have a wonderful and thoughtful 5-star stay. (Psst, if this listing is booked for your preferred dates, check out our other VRBO listings: the Hopskip Home Retro Chalet in Bushkill or the Modern Chalet in Pocono Lake)
-----WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE SAID-----
"Everyone loved sitting around the fire pit, using the hot tub, and dinner on the back deck. Games to play, clean house, nicely configured kitchen." -Joel R.
“This was the perfect family-friendly spot. A modern gem! Comfortable felt like home… Graham & Krista were responsive and considerate... The guidebook Graham & Krista had was fantastic and had some great local recommendations… We look forward on returning again.” -Sabrina
-----OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS-----
• We have curated our top recommendations for you to have the best Pocono stay ever!
• We can recommend our favorite nearby local and state parks, hiking trails, biking trails, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, skiing, golfing, horseback riding, wine tasting, ATVing, paintballing, rollerskating, bowling, zip lining and more!
• We can also recommend fabulous restaurants, unique local shops, top attractions, happening nightlife spots, popular tours, fun festivals and more gems!
-----MORE ABOUT YOUR VACATION CHALET-----
EXTERIOR
• Expansive deck with treetop views
• Dining area with WEBER gas grill
• Lounge area with propane firepit
• 7-person HOT TUB with LED lights
• Wood burning firepit with Adirondacks
• Yard games: cornhole, ring toss, giant Connect 4, giant Jenga
LIVING ROOMS
• Main Living Room (upper level) and Lounge (lower level)
• Smart HDTVs with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and BOSE sound system
• Board games: Jenga, Clue, Monopoly, Code Names, UNO, cards, poker chips and more
• Note: both indoor fireplaces are for decorative only
KITCHEN & DINING
• Renovated kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops and appliances
• Refrigerator, electric range/oven, dishwasher, microwave
• Coffee maker, toaster, blender
• Pots, pans, plates, bowls, utensils, cups, mugs, wine glasses, serveware and more
• Children's dishware, utensils and high chair
• Essentials provided: 1 roll paper towel, garbage bags, dish soap, dish tabs, sponge
• Large indoor dining table seats 8
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
• Primary Bedroom: queen bed, ensuite full bath, high ceilings
• Bedroom 2: queen bed
• Bedroom 3: 1 twin bunk bed + 1 twin bed
• Sleeping Nook: twin day bed
• Pack N Play travel crib (bring sheets)
• Primary bedroom on upper level, all other bedrooms on lower level
• New memory foam mattresses and fresh linens
• Closets, hangers and drawers to unpack
BATHROOMS
• Two full bathrooms, fully renovated
• Essentials provided: 1 bath towel per guest, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer
MORE FEATURES
• Hopskip Home online Welcome Book with our top curated recommendations
• On-site parking for up to 4 cars
• Air conditioning (mini splits) & heating (mini splits and electric baseboards)
• Full-sized washer & dryer
• Free Wi-Fi, dedicated work desk in Primary Bedroom
• Mudroom rack and coat closet
• Note: home has a spiral staircase with baby gate at the top; it is easiest to use the deck stairs to bring in groceries and bags
GUEST ACCESS
***MANDATORY COMMUNITY REGISTRATION***
• Guests must e-sign a mandatory Penn Estates Community Short-Term Registration Form prior to arrival to gain access into the community
• Form will be sent upon booking. You will need to provide your email, full names of all guests, if under/over age 21 and all cars (max 4 cars).
• The HOA registration fee is included in your total price
• If you do not complete the registration by 5pm at least 3 days prior to arrival, the HOA charges an extra $25 expedited registration fee which you would be responsible for
• POOL HOURS: please message to confirm outdoor pool hours. Outdoor pools are open daily from June 21, 2025 to Labor Day, generally from 11am-7pm.
***PROPERTY USE & LIABILITY WAIVER*** Guests will also need to e-sign a property use and liability waiver to use the house amenities including the hot tub and firepits.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
• REMEMBER TO BRING • coffee, milk, sugar, s’mores supplies, bathing suits, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, sunblock, bug spray, sports equipment to play tennis, volleyball or basketball (we provide 4 pickle rackets to use), fishing rods (PA fishing license needed—fill out online), kayak or canoe
• NATURE-Y THINGS • The chalet is located in a very wooded setting. You may encounter wild animals (mostly deer), spiders, flying insects and more critters.
• BURN BANS • From time to time, the community may issue burn bans where firepits cannot be lit due to increased risk of wildfires (but you can use the BBQ gas grill). There is a $500 fine if you light a firepit during a burn ban.
• POOL & OTHER AMENITY CLOSURES • The community may close pools, lakes and other amenities due to weather, power outages or other circumstances. We have no control over this and cannot issue a refund if they are not available for use.
• HOUSE RULES • Please read the "House Rules" section for more info on booking, checking in/out, restrictions, managing the house during your stay and more. Thank you. We look forward to hosting your stay at the chalet!
-----HOUSE RULES-----
• EARLY CHECK IN/OUT: We offer early check in/out options for a small fee subject to availability. Please inquire for more details.
• CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS: Please turn lights off, turn down heat/AC, close all windows, lock the doors, bring trash out, return badges. Failure to remove garbage and recycling upon check out will result in a fine of $25/per bag imposed by the cleaners.
• RENTERS, GUESTS & MAX OCCUPANCY: All guests must be registered on the HOA registration form. Visitors are not allowed. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No third party bookings (the booker has to be staying at the house, you cannot book on behalf of someone else). Home occupancy not to exceed 8 adults and 4 cars.
• IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION: Your stay will be immediately terminated without refund for violating rules on pets, parties, max occupancy, smoking and tampering with Wifi and security devices.
• PET VIOLATIONS: Guest will pay any additional pet cleaning fees as assessed by the cleaners.
• COMMUNITY RULES: Zero tolerance fireworks policy, guest will pay $500 fine. Zero tolerance burning a firepit during a community-wide burn ban (signs are posted at all entrance gates), guest will pay $500 fine. Quiet hours 9pm (Sun-Thu) and 10pm (Fri-Sat), guest will pay noise violation ticket. Speed Limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted, guest will pay speeding ticket.
• FIRE SAFETY: Gas grill, electric range, propane firepit and wood burning firepit must be used responsibly and attended at all times. If propane tank runs out, you can refill or exchange it nearby and we will reimburse you. Firepit must be extinguished fully. Smoking, vaping, candles and incense are not allowed in the house or on the deck.
• OWNER’S BELONGINGS: supply closet and crawl space shall remain locked. All items in the home are the property of the owners. Cleaning staff does an inventory check at each turnover. Additional fees will apply for any missing or damaged items.
• DAMAGE FEES: Renter is liable for any and all damage to the property during their stay. All damage must be reported immediately to the owner. Stickers, tape, markers, paints, glitter, glue, slime and putty are not allowed. Additional fees will apply for any damages these items cause.
• THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION respecting the house rules and taking care of the property as if it was your own. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Hopskip Home Chalet!
