The Forest Chalet with hot tub / lake / pool / games
5.0
Outstanding(58 Reviews)Chalet in Kidder Township, PA
10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Includes essentialsGarden, Pool, Pets allowed and more
About this chalet rental
Welcome to The Forest Chalet!
Bring your family and friends to enjoy all that the Poconos have to offer in our 2,600+ square foot newly renovated 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home plus additional sleeping spaces to accommodate you and all your guests.
Adventure through the Pocono Mountains, hiking trails, natural landmarks, and attractions. Then come home and relax in our hot tub, prepare dinner in our fully stocked kitchen with multiple indoor and outdoor sitting areas, warm up in front of our gas fireplace, and end the night in our game room or have a glass of wine and watch a movie on our new 85 inch TV.
The home is situated in the private community of Towamensing Trails, which offers a 194 acre lake with a private sandy beach, pool (seasonal), volleyball, basketball & tennis courts, playground, clubhouse, snack bar & arcade.
The home itself has 3 levels of living with comfortable space for up to 10 guests.
Main Level:
The main level of the cabin has a Kitchen with breakfast counter, Dining Room with a table to seat 10 guests, Living Room, Laundry Room.
Bedroom 1 / Master : King Bed with en suite full Bathroom
This bathroom has two access points. 1 from the master suite and 1 from the kitchen
Access to a large wraparound deck
Top Level:
The top level of the chalet features a loft with a large desk to get some last-minute work done or answer a quick email. You can also disconnect and read a book in our reading nook. The loft also holds a queen sized murphy bed for additional sleeping space.
Bedroom 2: Two twin beds.
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Full Bathroom with Tub
Loft space: Queen murphy bed
Lower Level: The entertainer’s dream.
Relax and watch a movie with our brand new 85-inch tv or play arcade games.
There is easy access to the outdoors where you can enjoy our hot tub or quickly set up a net for pickleball or pop a shot basketball.
Bedroom 4 : Queen Bed
Full Bathroom
PARKING: Driveway parking (5 car maximum)
We're minutes away from attractions including Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, the picturesque town Jim Thorpe, Hickory Run State Park, Kalahari, Rafting, Tubing, Wineries, Train Rides, Pocono Raceway, Hiking/ Biking trails, Waterparks, Restaurants, Skiing, Golfing, Lakes and Beaches.
- Pocono Raceway: 10 Minutes
Water Parks
- H2oooooh Indoor Water Park: 10 Minutes
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park: 30 Minutes
- Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park: 30 Minutes
- Pocono White Water: 10 Minutes
- Skirmish Paintball Fields: 10 Minutes
-Jim Thorpe: 18 Minutes
Ski Resorts
- Big Boulder Mountain: 12 Minutes
- Jack Frost Ski Resort: 22 Minutes
- Camelback Ski Resort: 30 Minutes
- Blue Mountain Ski Resort: 34 Minutes
- Montage Mountain Ski Resort: 42 Minutes
- Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort: 44 Minutes
Bring your family and friends to enjoy all that the Poconos have to offer in our 2,600+ square foot newly renovated 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home plus additional sleeping spaces to accommodate you and all your guests.
Adventure through the Pocono Mountains, hiking trails, natural landmarks, and attractions. Then come home and relax in our hot tub, prepare dinner in our fully stocked kitchen with multiple indoor and outdoor sitting areas, warm up in front of our gas fireplace, and end the night in our game room or have a glass of wine and watch a movie on our new 85 inch TV.
The home is situated in the private community of Towamensing Trails, which offers a 194 acre lake with a private sandy beach, pool (seasonal), volleyball, basketball & tennis courts, playground, clubhouse, snack bar & arcade.
The home itself has 3 levels of living with comfortable space for up to 10 guests.
Main Level:
The main level of the cabin has a Kitchen with breakfast counter, Dining Room with a table to seat 10 guests, Living Room, Laundry Room.
Bedroom 1 / Master : King Bed with en suite full Bathroom
This bathroom has two access points. 1 from the master suite and 1 from the kitchen
Access to a large wraparound deck
Top Level:
The top level of the chalet features a loft with a large desk to get some last-minute work done or answer a quick email. You can also disconnect and read a book in our reading nook. The loft also holds a queen sized murphy bed for additional sleeping space.
Bedroom 2: Two twin beds.
Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
Full Bathroom with Tub
Loft space: Queen murphy bed
Lower Level: The entertainer’s dream.
Relax and watch a movie with our brand new 85-inch tv or play arcade games.
There is easy access to the outdoors where you can enjoy our hot tub or quickly set up a net for pickleball or pop a shot basketball.
Bedroom 4 : Queen Bed
Full Bathroom
PARKING: Driveway parking (5 car maximum)
We're minutes away from attractions including Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, the picturesque town Jim Thorpe, Hickory Run State Park, Kalahari, Rafting, Tubing, Wineries, Train Rides, Pocono Raceway, Hiking/ Biking trails, Waterparks, Restaurants, Skiing, Golfing, Lakes and Beaches.
- Pocono Raceway: 10 Minutes
Water Parks
- H2oooooh Indoor Water Park: 10 Minutes
- Kalahari Indoor Water Park: 30 Minutes
- Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Water Park: 30 Minutes
- Pocono White Water: 10 Minutes
- Skirmish Paintball Fields: 10 Minutes
-Jim Thorpe: 18 Minutes
Ski Resorts
- Big Boulder Mountain: 12 Minutes
- Jack Frost Ski Resort: 22 Minutes
- Camelback Ski Resort: 30 Minutes
- Blue Mountain Ski Resort: 34 Minutes
- Montage Mountain Ski Resort: 42 Minutes
- Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort: 44 Minutes
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
Hot tub or spa
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Kidder Township, PA
Reviews
5.0
Outstanding(58 Reviews)5.0
Great family week in the Poconos. This property delivered everything that we needed to enjoy a week of family fun. Easy access to beach, pool, craft breweries, and of course the beautiful city of Jim Thorpe. Andy was easy to work with and there were no surprises. Three families shared the vacation home, and each family had a whole floor to themselves. The outside of this property is a beautiful as the inside. Thanks Andy!
5.0
We spent a long weekend celebrating a birthday. The property was spotless upon arrival and had everything you could think of for you home away from home. Andy was super responsive and quick in getting back to you with any questions you had. We are already looking to see when we can book another long weekend.
5.0
Stayed at the property while participating in the Jim Thorpe Running festival (April 28).
Originally rented from the previous owners, but new owners Michele and Andy helped with the transition after they took over ownership of the property. They honored our agreement and made the switch seamless! Appreciated all their help.
We really enjoyed the stay. Made good use of the porch with the grill and had lots of fun with the Golden Tee game in the basement. Also a nice (really!) big screen TV in the basement.
Place was very clean, nice kitchen with everything we needed. Also sounds like the new owners are planning for even more fun amenities going forward (ex: fire pit).
Would definitely recommend and will look into renting again if I participate in the Jim Thorpe Running Festival in the future.
5.0
This is the second year our family has stayed at this spacious home. We love the bedrooms being spread out in each floor, it gives everyone their own space. The game room really wins over the kids for sure! The small hill in the back yard is great for sledding and the hot tub is perfect for when the kids go to bed! The owner is very attentive and we will definitely be returning for a third year next winter!
5.0
Great location for skiing, house was just what we needed for a 4 generation winter weekend! Plenty of space, hot tub was a hit in the snow!
5.0
This was a fantastic property. Close to everything. Beautifully decorated and clean. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book here again!
5.0
We all hope we can make it back next year!
5.0
This house was great! Our group age ranged from 1-40 and everyone was equally satisfied. House was immaculate and stocked with all the essentials. I would definitely stay here again.
5.0
Property was clean, and as advertised. John is very responsive and a pleasure to interact with. The house is beautiful and has everything you need to a comfortable stay. Wish the beds were a bit more comfortable, but that's the only negative I can say.
5.0
We had a wonderful stay. My wife and I, 2 kids (11 & 13), 2 dogs had a wonderful stay. Great location! Nice lake and water activities (including fishing). John (Owner) was always available and super helpful. Property was excellent.
We're already planning our next stay!
5.0
Was a nice quiet and comfortable stay.
5.0
I cannot say enough good things about this property. The home is located in a quiet area. The view is just simply amazing. There was plenty of room, very kid friendly atmosphere. I truly did not want to come back home. The owner was very responsive each time i reached out. Thank you for providing such a beautiful home. I can't wait to visit again.
5.0
We selected this location as it was centrally located between us and our children and grandchildren. It had a nice lake with a clean wide beach. There was a playground and pool near the beach. Perfect for the little ones, The house was clean and spacious. The house had everything we needed. We enjoyed the large deck in the evenings. The hot tub was a nice bonus.
We did have to drive to the lake and pool area, which was approximately 1.75 miles from the house. The neighborhood was very quiet.
It was a great week with family.
Melissa and Gary Hiller
5.0
This is beautiful property and house! We had a much needed relaxing getaway for our family.
Everything was high quality and we didn’t have any questions because the check in, as well as information left at the property, answered every single possible question. Lovely neighborhood too! I spent a lot of time on the porch reading and loved every minute of it! We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Was very nice!! The local property and folks were very nice. Public pool and beach was a nice addition to the list of things to do in the local area. Played Jack Frost golf course, very nice mountain course. The house was very open and plenty of room for 8. Loved the Golden Tee golf game great addition. Played every night.
5.0
Great location. Between the lake, pool, games, and hot tub there was lots to do with the family. The house was clean and comfortable.
Only comment for improvement would be extra trashbags and TP for guests staying for a week.
5.0
Great property and very clean and comfortable. We had a very enjoyable stay with family.
5.0
Overall this property and location was great! The game/bar area downstairs was definitely a fun addition. Everything was just as the listing looked and the property owner was very easy to get in touch with. However, I expected there to be at least extra garbage bags for the house and some simple cleaning spray like Lysol and there wasn’t which was a little frustrating. Aside from that, I would definitely recommend this house for your getaway. Thanks!
5.0
We had six high school friends stay here for a weekend.... Friday we had a beautiful snowfall, and waking up to a winter wonderland we took a great walk around the neighborhood. The only thing I wish we were able to have was a fire pit outside, but other than that, the property is wonderful and we would absolutely recommend to both adults and families with kids. Basement is super fun!
5.0
The house provided a space for our party to have some bonding and fun experiences. The house was close to JFBB for a day of snowboarding and then provided some relaxation in the form of the hot tub. The game room was a big hit as it kept the fun moving along.
5.0
This was the perfect spot for a friends weekend away. Lots of room to spread out. Lovely hot tub. Awesome game room with Golden Tee!! That took us back! We made delicious meals in the great kitchen. Watched movies together and were close to all the Poconos adventures we wanted to take part in! I would recommend this place to anyone and will certainly be back!!
5.0
The house was beautiful. The location was wonderful. We definitely plan on renting again next year!
5.0
This property was as advertised, great space for all ages, and the house is setup nicely that everyone can have a space to hang out. The house was very clean, most likely the cleanest rental I've ever been in.
5.0
A recommended stay! Good communication with owner led to easy check-in. House is exactly as pictures show. Rented previously and was happy to see new arcade game in basement. Worked well for a Guys Weekend extended trip. Great location!
5.0
I brought my kids and their friends up to the house for a ski weekend. They had a great time. Very close to Jack Frost and Big Boulder. Hot tub was a huge hit! Will stay here again!
5.0
Had a wonderful stay in the chalet! Everything we needed. Very clean. Beds comfortable. Lots of room. Loved the fireplace and hot tub was great! Even saw deer in the back yard!
5.0
House is great! Lots of activities and room!
5.0
The chalet was so clean, spacious and very comfortable. The location was ideal too. Some of our group went skiing and we were conveniently close to Big Boulder. We would definitely rent again and highly recommend.
5.0
Great house
5.0
The home was absolutely beautiful. It was a girls weekend and we all had a ball.
5.0
Wonderful experience. We will be back
5.0
I can't say enough good things about the home! First, there are 3 levels - each with their own bedrooms and bathrooms. Tons of privacy. The downstairs game room is great for all ages. The furnishings are all quality furniture, not your typical rentals. The entire house is very modern and comfortable. It would easily accommodate 10. Also, John was very responsive and easy to deal with. Highly recommend!
5.0
Beautiful well equipped home- we all agreed that it was the cleanest property we have ever rented. The deck and hot tub were wonderful - we spent a lot of time outdoors thanks to beautiful weather.
My only suggestion would be to put some dimmer switches on the lights since there weren’t any lamps in the living area and the overhead lights were very bright!
5.0
The place was perfect! Very clean, close to all the tourist sites, great vibe & very relaxing. We would do it again in a heartbeat!
5.0
My wife and I really enjoyed our long weekend stay. Everything was in good order and clean. The check in process was simple. We had no issues and had a wonderful time. It was private (except for tons of deer!) and quiet, just what we were looking for. Great time of year to visit the area! Thanks again!
5.0
This was an amazing beautiful clean place to stay john the owner and coleen the property manager was very helpful with any questions that we had
5.0
Enjoyed our stay, the cabin was very nice. We fed the deer every day. They would be waiting for us every morning and early evening. We loved it and recommend this cabin
5.0
Great weekend with friends. Centrally located. Slept 5 couples comfortably.
5.0
The house is beautiful!
5.0
As a group of adults looking for a weekend getaway, being able to each have our own room was ideal. The Grand Chalet was one of very few houses that had enough rooms for our group and was reasonably priced.
The location of the house in the neighborhood was also convenient to the lake access and beach as well as the clubhouse and pool and trash disposal area.
The only negative I have about the entire process is that our registration packet containing car badges and wristbands for access to the amenities of the neighborhood were not available at the time of check-in. With that, though, the property manager was extremely accessible and brought over the packet first thing the next morning. We had no plans of using the pool/beach/etc. on the day of arrival so we were not affected in any way, but it may be beneficial to others in the future to confirm with the property manager before arriving that the registration packet will be available.
FAQs
How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Kidder Township?
The average price for a rental in Kidder Township is $466 per night. This rental is $109 above the average.
Is parking included with this chalet?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Forest Chalet with hot tub / lake / pool / games . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this chalet?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at The Forest Chalet with hot tub / lake / pool / games . Enjoy the water!
Is The Forest Chalet with hot tub / lake / pool / games pet friendly?
Yes! This chalet is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at The Forest Chalet with hot tub / lake / pool / games ?
We found 14 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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