Notes from the host
Weekend at Bernie's Near Kalahari
Our cottage offers a cozy dwelling with ample outdoor space and proximity to nearby attractions. Our cottage has been renovated with an updated: kitchen, modern bathroom, living room and porch. This is our part-time mountain home and we want you to enjoy it as much as we do! Our realtor once described this house as feeling like you were wrapped in a warm blanket- we agree, and we hope you do too!
House is equipped with BRAND NEW 75" LG smart TV and BRAND NEW Jacuzzi J245 hot tub. House also has a propane BBQ grill and fire pit (sometimes inaccessible in the winter after large snowfalls). Guest will have access to all of these amenities as well as many more kitchen essentials. Master bedroom also has Amazon Fire television and en suite bathroom. In the dining room closet you will find the following games/activities:
- cornhole
- miniature table tennis
- yoga mat
- yoga blocks (2)
- wiffle ball & bat
- basketball (pump available too)
- whack-a-mole game
Please help yourself to any of these, just put them back when you’re done with them.
This is an all seasons cottage rental:
- In the warmer months, enjoy swimming, fishing, hiking and BBQ's! Our cottage is only a 3-4 minute walk to one of the 6 and biggest lakes in this private community! Feel free to enjoy the day on our property: BBQ'ing and enjoying a breeze on the hammock. Enjoy the night toasting marshmallows at the fire pit!
- In the colder months, enjoy skiing or snow tubing at any of the local slopes and coming home to a roaring fire in the wood burning fireplace while having hot chocolate on the cozy, comfy couches.
Firewood: you are free to bring your own, or we can supply some for a nominal fee. We work on the honor system here - let us know how much you need, we’ll be happy to accommodate. As a little bonus, all weekend rentals come with firewood included!
This is our part-time home, so do not be surprised that the fridge and the pantry are fully-stocked. But please, help yourself to anything in the kitchen! We wouldn't have it any other way.
The gas grill is a bit on the old side, but it still works great. The grill is cleaned regularly, but an old grill is an old grill - only so much can be done! We keep an extra propane tank on-site at all times in case the one hooked up runs out; we also have a charcoal grill here for those that prefer to go that route.
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List of attractions and local businesses nearby—>
Groceries and Essential Stores (all within 10 minutes):
1) Aldi
2) CVS
3) Weis
4) Walmart
5) Dollar Tree
Skiing and Snowtubing
1) Camelback Mountain (12 minutes away)
2) Big Boulder (22 minutes away)
3) Jack Frost (29 minutes away)
4) Shawnee Mountain (31 minutes away)
5) Montage Mountain (40 minutes away)
6) Blue Mountain (45 minutes away)
Poconos Hiking Trails
1) Tobyhanna State Park (5.1 Miles) - 15 minute drive
2) Big Pocono State Park (8.5 miles) - 20 minute drive
3) The Appalachian Trail - 31 minutes away
4) Promised Land State Park (6.3 Miles) - 37 minute drive
5) Lehigh Gorge State Park Trail (Over 20 Miles of Trails)- 38 minute drive
6) Bushkill Falls (2 Miles) - 43 minutes away
7) Dingmans Falls (1.4 Miles)- 1 hour drive
Outdoor Activities:
1) Kalahari: Indoor/Outdoor waterpark and Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures
2) Camelback Mountain Adventures and Camelbeach: The Adventure Park and Water Park offer over treetop courses with 100+ aerial obstacles including tight ropes, zip lines, swinging bridges, cargo nets, rope swings & more.
3) TV Rentals & Trails
4) Pocono Raceway: formerly Pocono International Raceway also known as the Tricky Triangle, is a superspeedway located in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania at Long Pond.
5) Skirmish USA: 700 acre paintball mecca that boasts over 50 playing fields full of woods, tanks, forts, downed helicopters, city scapes, and a pair of castles.
6) Split Rock Resort & Golf Club: H20ooohh! Indoor Family Waterpark is located adjacent to the Galleria at Split Rock Resort.
Shopping and Dining
1) The Crossings Premium Outlets: Featuring 100 premium brand name stores and a food court.
2) Casinos: Mount Airy Casino & Resort
3) Country Junction: The Worlds Largest General Store.
4) Historic Jim Thorpe: Plan a day to shop in town referred to as the “Switzerland of America”, eat at a local restaurant, take a train ride and simply explore this fantastic town.
5) Mountain View Vineyard: This Pocono winery serves local, sustainable Pennsylvania wine beer and spirits.
6) Salons & Spas: Laurel Spa at Pocono Manor, Mount Airy Resort Spa, Mountain Massage, Escapes Day Spa
This should go without saying, but please - no unattended fires!
HOT TUB RULES
1. Use at your own risk.
2. No children under 14 without direct adult supervision.
3. Maximum occupancy: 6 people.
4. No glass in or around the hot tub. Use plastic cups only.
5. No food in the hot tub.
6. Shower before entering whenever possible.
7. Do not use oils, bath bombs, bubble bath, soaps, Epsom salts, or any other additives.
8. Please remove excessive lotions, makeup, sunscreen, and self-tanner before entering.
9. Keep the cover closed and latched when not in use.
10. Do not sit, stand, or place objects on the cover.
11. No jumping, diving, roughhousing, or horseplay.
12. Avoid prolonged use if pregnant or if you have heart, circulatory, or medical conditions.
13. Do not use the hot tub while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs.
14. Please keep noise to a reasonable level, especially after 10 PM.
15. If the water appears cloudy, foamy, unusually hot, or has an error message, stop using it and contact the host immediately.
16. Report any damage or issues right away.
17. Additional cleaning, draining, or repair costs caused by misuse may be charged to the guest.
Winter Additions (Poconos Specific)
18. Do not lower the water level.
19. Do not turn off power to the hot tub.
20. Keep the cover secured after each use to prevent heat loss and freeze damage.
21. Do not leave the cover open for extended periods during freezing temperatures.
One Rule I’d Put in Bold
ABSOLUTELY NO BATH BOMBS, BUBBLES, SOAPS, OILS, OR EPSOM SALTS. USE OF ANY ADDITIVE WILL REQUIRE A FULL DRAIN, CLEANING, AND REFILL OF THE HOT TUB.
Oh, and for those of you wondering - Bernie is the pup!
