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Property Description

Wake up to peaceful lake views at a lakefront Poconos retreat with private lake access & beautiful water views throughout the home. Relax in the hot tub overlooking the water and gather around the lakeside fire pit in the evenings. This dog friendly lake house is located in the amenity rich Big Bass Lake community with pools, beaches, a fitness center, and year round activities. Kayaks and canoes are available seasonally, making it ideal for families, couples, and groups. Hosted by Wander Home.

🌟 Special Features

🌊 True Lakefront Home | Breathtaking views on Larsen Lake with private lake access and beach area
🔥 Hot Tub with Lake Views | Relax while overlooking the water
🔥 Lakeside Fire Pit | Firewood provided for cozy evenings
🐾 Dogs welcome with fee - dog bowls provided
🌿 Private Deck | Outdoor dining with peaceful lake views
🚣 Kayaks and Canoes | Life jackets included seasonally starting May 1
🔥 Pellet Stove Fireplace | Warm and cozy ambiance
🎤 Fun and Games | Karaoke machine, cornhole, and horseshoes
☕ Coffee Bar | Combo Keurig for single serve or full pot brewing

🏖️ Big Bass Lake Community Amenities for a fee

🏊 Indoor and Outdoor Pools | Including heated pool and splash pad
🏖️ Two Beaches and Lake Access | Picnic areas and parks
🎿 Snow Tubing and Sledding Hills | Winter fun included
🏋️ Fitness Center and Sauna | Located in the recreation center
🎱 Recreation Lounge | Pool table and Tree Top Lounge
🚤 Marina and Boat Rentals | Seasonal lake activities
🏀 Sports Courts | Basketball, tennis, pickleball, and volleyball
🛝 Playgrounds and Tot Lot | Family friendly outdoor spaces

🏡 Home Comforts and Extras

📶 High Speed Wi Fi | Great for work and streaming
📺 Roku TVs in Every Room | Living room and all bedrooms
❄️🔥 A/C and Heat | Comfort in every season
🌞 Bright Sunroom | Relax and enjoy the views
💻 Dedicated Office Space | Desk and books provided
🎲 Board Games and Books | Entertainment for all ages
🍽️ Fully Stocked Kitchen | Breakfast bar and full cookware
🔥 Gas Grill | Outdoor cooking available
🧺 Washer and Dryer | Laundry essentials included
🚗 Free Parking | Space for up to five vehicles
🌀 Ceiling Fans | Added comfort throughout the home

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements

🛌 Primary Bedroom | King bed with private deck
🛏️ Bedroom 2 | Full bed
🛏️ Bedroom 3 | Full bed
🛋️ Office Space | Sleeper sofa
🛋️ Living Room | Couch for lounging

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

🧊 Refrigerator and freezer | 🔥 Electric stove and oven
🧽 Dishwasher | 🍞 Toaster | 🫖 Tea kettle
☕ Dual Keurig machine | 🥤 Blender
🧂 Cooking basics, tableware, and cutlery
| 🧊 Ice trays | 💧 Water filter

👶 Baby Friendly Amenities

🍼 Pack n Play | 🍽️ Padded high chair with tray

🌿 Essentials and Safety

🧴 Shampoo, conditioner, and body wash
🧺 Linens, pillows, and towels provided
👕 Closets, dressers, luggage racks, hangers
💨 Iron and ironing board | 💇 Hair dryers
🧹 Vacuum | ❄️ Snow shovel
🧯 Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, fire extinguisher, and first aid kit

● You are welcome to use the lake at your own risk. Do not allow children near the lake without adult supervision.
● Parking for up to 5 vehicles
● Self check-in with keyless entry
● Big Bass Lake amenities access with small fee
● Trash site access

● Early check in and late check out may be accommodated with a fee. Please contact us to see if we can accommodate your request.
● Early check in - $75
● Late check out - $75
● Payment will only be collected once we confirm that your request can be accommodated. *Late check-out without our approval will be subject to a penalty of $100

● When drought, weather or other conditions present an unusual fire risk, a burn ban may be imposed by the community without prior notice.

Highly amenitized (seasonal) Big Bass Lake community:
- 3 lakes (fishing, boating, ice skating), 2 beaches, recreation center (indoor pool, dry sauna, pool table, Tree Top Lounge & fitness center), snow-tubing/sledding hills, picnic areas, playgrounds, marina, boat rentals, clubhouse (outdoor pool and splash pad), full basketball court, 4 tennis courts, 4 pickleball courts, new tot lot, volleyball area, heated swimming pool and parks

5 minute drive to:
-Big Bass Lake
-Gouldsboro State Park

15 minute drive to:
-Tobyhanna State Park
-Hemlock Sanctuary

20 minute drive to:
-Kalahari Indoor Waterpark
-Stillwater Lake
-Nay Aug Park
-Pocono Gardens
-The Lookout
-Hungry Hill

30 minute drive to:
-Jack Frost Ski Resort
-Pocono Raceway
-Promised Land State Park
-Big Pocono State Park
-Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
-Camelback Resort & Indoor Waterpark
-The Shoppes at American Candle
-Steamtown National Historic Site
-The 'Pioneer' Gravity Rail Car

Lots of hiking, fishing, hunting, and area/community activities

Car, bike, or walk within the community. You will need a car to go anywhere outside of the community. Uber and taxi cabs are available in the area, but can have long wait times or be difficult to find.

We strongly recommend that you travel in an AWD/4WD vehicle. We are located in the mountains and roads tend to be sloped and can get very icy.

● The rental agreement will be sent to you once the reservation is accepted. Your booking is only confirmed once it is signed. Kindly complete it within 24 hours to secure your reservation. If not signed within the deadline, your booking may be cancelled with no refund.
● This property can host a maximum of 6 guests, including children and infants, per the local governing regulations.

DOG FEE:
● $150 per dog. All dogs must be vetted. We allow a maximum of 3 dogs per booking, and we have the right to decline dogs based on breed or age. The appropriate fees will be requested once final approval has been confirmed.

● Guests are REQUIRED to register with the Big Bass Lake Community Association.

REGISTRATION FEE:
● $50 registration fee per group (mandatory)
● Additional $50 fee for late registration and last minute booking 3 business days before check in
● Any changes to the registration form will incur a mandatory $15 fee per request.
● It will be collected separately through the booking platform after the reservation is confirmed.

OPTIONAL community amenities (seasonal) pass:
● Weekdays: $8 per person per day
● Weekend: $10 per person per day

● Access to the Big Bass Lake community amenities (such as the pool, lake, beach, etc.) is managed by the HOA and is subject to change without notice. Availability, operating hours, and reservation requirements are outside of our control. We recommend checking the official community website or calling their direct office phone number for the most up-to-date information before your stay.
● Please note, the fees listed above are not our fees as the hosts, but fees the community requires all guests to pay to cover the costs associated with operating and maintaining all the great amenities and facilities at Big Bass Lake.

IMPORTANT!
● We cannot accommodate same-day check-in registrations.
● Registration forms must be submitted to the office no later than three (3) business days before check-in.
● To enter the community, you must go and register at the Main Gate House as our GUEST. All adults and children must be named at the main gate.

● Wander Home requires that all guests have their profile 100% verified. Please upload government issued ID and payment method in your account settings, as well as sending us a photo of your ID after booking confirmation.
● Eligible refunds are subject to a 6% processing fee.
● A damage waiver fee ($40) is included for all reservations. Most channels add this upfront. Others do not have this capability, and it will be manually added to the invoice once the reservation is confirmed.
● Given the rural setting of the property, occasional sightings of ants, spiders, flying insects, and mice may occur despite our year-round pest control efforts. We strive to manage these encounters to the best of our ability, but cannot guarantee that the house will be completely pest free.
● REQUIRED BY THE TOWNSHIP: Guest must be at least 25 years old to book the property.
● NOTE: We provide enough essential items to cover stays of about 2-3 nights. If you need more supplies during your stay, you can visit one of the following nearby stores: ShopRite, Dutch's Market or Weis
● There is potential for occasional noise from trains that run along the property at the edge of the lake.
● When drought, weather or other conditions present an unusual fire risk, a burn ban may be imposed by the community without prior notice.

SECURITY CAMERAS / AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES
There are 2 security cameras on site, all on the exterior of the property and in plain view:
● 1 doorbell camera at main entry door
● 1 floodlight camera at the garage overlooking the driveway

We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We are only a phone call or message away. You and your party will be able to self-check-in upon arrival.

Please remember that you are staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on-site 24/7.