Very nice, spacious home. 6 adults stayed there for a rafting weekend. Very good water pressure and hot water. New carpets had some off-gassing July 2025. Very close to a pleasant walking trail, and only a 20 minute walk into town.
Convenient. Comfortable. Clear & quick communication. Overall great experience. Really enjoyed private porch off bedroom. Appreciated the themed decor. Off street parking a plus. Only 1 bath which required patience, but that's part of the "charm" of an older home
Stayed 2 nights as a getaway with my husband. Home was easy to get to, and very convenient to the shops and restaurants. The touches all around of the area city.The beds were very comfortable.I loved
My friends and I booked this place last minute when our other house canceled on us 2 days before. We stayed here over new years and had a blast. Owner was very accommodating and communicated well. The place was super clean and in a great location within walking distance to the town. I couldnât recommend this place enough.
The entire family enjoyed our stay. The house was very clean, had lots of games and toys to entertain my grandson. To the point he didn't want to leave. The host was very easy to work with and the checking in and out was easy.
The Switchback house is lovely! House was spotless and very well stocked, had everything necessary for a wonderful experience. Location is very convenient to downtown Jim Thorpe. We had a great time and would highly recommend the Switchback House!!!
We spent a cold weekend in Jim Thorpe after Thanksgiving to relax, shop, and bike, and Jill's home was the perfect cozy spot for our family (3 adults, 2 kids). The main shopping and dining area of the town is a few blocks' walk down the hill. Bedrooms were comfortable and private, the kids (age 5 & 7) enjoyed the attic TV room, and the kitchen had all that we needed to cook meals. Private parking was a big plus and we even took the kids on a short hike on the Switchback Trail right outside of the back yard. This would be a great spot in all seasons. We'd love to come back again!
Visiting Jim Thorpe is a great experience all in itself. Staying in this lovely cozy home is just icing on the cake! Itâs in a great location and itâs got everything needed to accommodate your needs for your extended stay! This is the third time staying in this home and will always be my first choice when traveling back to the area!
The Switchback house was very clean and comfortable. It was the perfect size for our group of 6. We walked into town to shop and eat. It was conveniently located to our favorite winery. We will definitely stay here again when visiting Jim Thorpe.
What a wonderful place to stay! This house was simply amazing. We felt like we had a suite in a hotel. The memorabilia that decorated the house was exciting and informative. Onsite parking was also a huge plus, especially during Fall Foliage. Looking forward to our next visit. Thank you to Jill for making this experience stress free!
This was not our first trip to Jim Thorpe staying at The Switchback House. We absolutely love everything about it. From its cleanliness, to the charming decor highlighting Jim Thorpe/Mauch Chunk's past, to the location - we can walk to everything we need. The private off-street parking is the icing on the cake! We're bound to return ... Again!
First time visiting Jim Thorpe and we couldn't have picked a better place to stay. Felt like home the minute we walked in! It deserves a five star rating because of the care you can see in the house. Clean, organized and quality products. Bathroom had plenty of new towels and extras like shampoo, lotion etc. Extra pillow and blankets. We didn't cook but the cupboards are filled with everything needed. They even had phone chargers for use! I will definitely be renting here again for our next visit.
This was a surprise bday trip for my husband. I wanted something near the downtown area of Jim Thorpe because I knew parking could be terrible there. This house was great. I'm so glad I chose to pick a place in walking distance because otherwise, we wouldn't have been able to find parking (it has gotten way busier than the last time I was there). We used the trail at the back of the house to walk to the Mt Pisgah trail. It was very convenient. We also hiked some other trails in the area. It is about a 10 minute walk to the downtown area. The walk back from dinner can be tiring especially after hiking all day. The house was great overall. Nice and clean. Bed was comfortable though I did switch out our pillows for the ones in the closet. We did have trouble with the side door lock but that was probably user error and we didn't ask the host to try and figure it out. I would stay here again if we came back to the area. Oh if you don't want to walk to restaurants, I highly suggest the Union Publick House. It was our favorite place to eat in Jim Thorpe and it's just a short drive.
Great week, Hiking in your back yard, swimming and fishing up the road, a bike ride down the street. Enjoyed the town and the house was great! Well equipped with anything you would need. Very clean. Nice owners and neighbors.