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Property Description

🏡 Red Fern Chalet is a cozy, dog-friendly Pocono retreat just a 2-minute walk to the beach 🏖️. Enjoy a private 7-seat hot tub 💦, fire pit 🔥, private deck 🍽️, and access to resort-style community amenities 🏊. With space for families and groups, modern comforts, and top attractions just minutes away, it’s the perfect year-round escape 🌲✨. Hosted by Wander Home

🌟 Special Features

💦Private 7-Seat Hot Tub – Your own relaxing soak after a day in the Poconos
🐾 Dog Friendly – $75 per dog so your furry companions can join the getaway
🔥 Wood-Burning Fire Pit & Indoor Fireplace – Cozy nights with firewood provided
📺 Smart TVs – Stream your favorite shows using your own accounts
🎶 Sonos Sound System – Music throughout the home for the perfect vibe
🎯 Prime Pocono Location – Minutes to Camelback, Kalahari, Pocono Raceway & more
🏖️ Walk to the Beach – Just a 2-minute walk to East Emerald Lake & Main Beach
🏊 Optional Emerald Lakes Amenities Access (fee applies) –
• 5 scenic lakes & 2 beaches
• Indoor & outdoor pools
• Game & arcade rooms
• Sauna, grill & bar
• Playgrounds & sports courts (basketball, tennis, pickleball & volleyball)
• Fishing (catch & release) & boating (electric motors only)
☕ Fully Stocked Kitchen – Coffee pot, French press, cookware & essentials
👶 Baby Essentials – High chair & Pack ’n Play
💻 High-Speed Wi-Fi – Ideal for streaming or remote work
🧘 Yoga Mats & Blocks – Start or end your day mindfully
🧺 Washer & Dryer + Essentials – Linens, towels & supplies provided
❄️🔥 Central A/C & Heat – Comfort in every season
🚗 Private Parking – Driveway fits up to 4 vehicles

🛏️ Sleeping Arrangements

🛌 Bedroom 1 – Queen bed
🛏️ Bedroom 2 – Queen bunk bed
🛌 Bedroom 3 – Queen bed
🛌 Loft – 2 queen beds (great for kids or groups)
🛋️ Den & Living Room – Comfortable sofas for relaxing

🍳 Fully Equipped Kitchen

🔥 Electric 5-Burner Stove & Oven w/ Pot Filler
☕ Coffee Pot & French Press (coffee provided)
🧂 Cooking Basics, Spices & Baking Essentials
🍞 Toaster | 🥤 Blender | 🧽 Dishwasher
🥘 Crock-Pot & Instant Pot
🍳 Cutlery, cookware, cutting boards & grilling utensils

🌿 Extras

🌞 Private Deck – Outdoor dining & lounge seating
🔥 Gas Grill – Easy meals outdoors
🎲 Board Games & Books – Perfect for unplugged evenings
🧼 Complimentary Toiletries – Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
🧯 Safety First – Smoke alarms, CO detectors, fire extinguisher & first-aid kit
❄️ Winter-Ready – Snow shovel & ice melt provided

● Self-check-in with keyless entry - Access code will be sent out once the rental agreement is signed
● Driveway parking for up to 4 vehicles
● Emerald Lakes Association community amenities access (see Other Things to Note section for applicable fees)
● Early check-in and late-check out may be accommodated for a fee ($50 each). Please contact us to see if we can accommodate your request. Payment will only be collected once we confirm that your request can be accommodated.

Enjoy the Emerald Lakes community amenities (seasonal) for a small fee:
● The Emerald Lodge - open year-round, 6 days a week: indoor pool, bar & grill, 2 game rooms, locker rooms w/ saunas & showers, events
● 5 lakes - swimming, fishing (stocked each year, catch & release), boating (electric motors only)
● 2 beaches - Main Beach & Pinetree Beach (both w/ playgrounds, grills & restrooms)
● Outdoor pool
● Basketball, tennis, pickleball & beach volleyball courts
● Playgrounds

10 minute drive to:
● Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
● Kalahari Resort & Indoor Waterpark
● Pocono Raceway
● Pocono Manor Golf Course
● Pinecrest Lake Golf Course
● Summit Lanes Bowling
● State Game Lands
● Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures
● Aldi / ShopRite / CVS / Walmart / Dollar Tree
● Plenty of restaurants & fast food options

20 minute drive to:
● Mount Airy Casino & Resort
● Tobyhanna State Park
● Big Pocono State Park
● Big Boulder Mountain
● Jack Frost Ski Resort
● Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
● multiple hiking trails

30 minute drive to:
● Shawnee Mountain
● Hickory Run State Park
● Penn's Peak concert venue

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

● Drive, 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 a AWD/4WD vehicle. We are located in the mountains and roads can be slick and poorly maintained.

● 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.
● This property can host a maximum of 8 guests, including children and infants, per the local governing regulations.

DOG FEE:
● $75 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 online with Emerald Lakes. Wander Home will process the registration for all renters.
● $200 FEE for late registrations or last-minute bookings made less than 48 hours prior to check-in

Optional community amenities passes are available for purchase at the community office for an additional charge. Children 2 years old and under are free. Fees are as follows:
● 1-day pass - $20 per person
● 3-day pass - $30 per person
● 7-day pass - $50 per person

● 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 Emerald Lakes.
● Schedules are subject to change. Check the ELA website or call the office for current availability.

POOLS:
● Indoor Pool (year-round):
Monday, Wednesday & Sunday 11 am - 7 pm
Thursday 5 pm - 9 pm
Friday and Saturday 11 am - 9 pm.

● Outdoor Pool (summer):
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Weather permitting

SAUNA:
● Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

LAKES AND BEACHES (summer):
● Open from dawn to dusk beginning June 12th.
● Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards on duty.

● Access to the Emerald Lakes 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.

● 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.
● 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, Weis Market, ALDI.
● We do our best to ensure there is propane available for grills and/or fire pits, but cannot guarantee there will be propane for use throughout your stay. If all available tanks are empty, we ask that you refill a tank and provide a receipt for reimbursement. Note: be sure to refill/replace the existing tanks - do not purchase a brand new tank
● When drought, weather or other conditions present an unusual fire risk, a burn ban may be imposed by the community without prior notice.
● A fishing license is required by PA for anyone 16 and older. The community also requires a Emerald Lake Fishing License, which can be acquired at the office. Any fish caught must be released back into the lake.

SECURITY CAMERAS / AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES:
● 1 doorbell camera at the main entry door
● 1 additional security camera overlooking the driveway

● Minimum Age to Rent is 25
● Township Registration # 013300

● 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.