This autumn, Hopskip Home to your retro chalet nestled on the mountaintop of amenity-filled #1 rated Saw Creek Community. With access to several indoor pools and courts as well as a lake, playgrounds and a restaurant, the community is a vacation is itself! Youâll be staying close to Bushkill Falls 6mi, Del Water Gap 4mi, Shawnee 8mi and more faves. This home offers the perfect mix of relaxation and recreation. Autumn in the Poconos is callingâfirepit, BBQ, leaf peeping and more fall fun awaits!
We invite you to experience a stay at the Hopskip Home RETRO CHALET!
-----KEY PROPERTY FEATURES-----
âą 3 BEDROOMS plus sleeping loft (2 queens, 1 full, 2 twins)
âą 2 FULL BATHROOMS with toiletries
âą Fully equipped eat-in kitchen
âą Open concept living and dining area with high ceilings
âą Expansive deck with dining area, gas grill, lounge seating and treetop views
âą Propane firepit with lounge chairs
âą Located in top-rated amenity filled lake community
-----LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS-----
#1-RATED SAW CREEK COMMUNITY
âą Private, safe, gated community (community registration required - see "Guest Access" for more details)
âą Year-round pools (3 outdoor pools in summer and 2 indoor pools with hot tubs in all other seasons)
âą Indoor and outdoor tennis and pickle courts
âą Private ski slope with 3 trails and equipment rentals (additional fees apply)
âą Lake with lake âbeachâ for swimming, kayaking, fishing and picnicking
âą Top of the World community restaurant and bar
âą Childrenâs playgrounds, basketballs courts, walking pond and more
10-20 MINUTE RADIUS
âą Bushkill Falls
âą Shawnee Ski Resort
âą Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, Smithfield Beach & The McDade Trail
âą TreeVentures (ropes courses) & White Lighting Tubing
20-35 MINUTE RADIUS
âą Camelback, Aquatopia (indoor water park) & Camelbeach (outdoor water park)
âą Dingmanâs Falls & Raymondskill Falls
âą Charming downtowns of Stroudsburg, Del Water Gap & Milford
âą Pocono Beverage Trail faves like Mountainview, Silverback, Shawnee Craft, Barley Creek and more
âą Pocono Premium Outlets
-----YOUR PREMIER HOSTS-----
Hi, weâre your Premier Hosts, Graham & Krista, a husband and wife team and owners of Hopskip Home, a collection of three vacation rental houses across the Poconos. We renovated and designed everything in the home for you to have a wonderful and thoughtful 5-STAR stay. (Psst, if this listing is booked for your preferred dates, check out our other VRBO listings: the Hopskip Home Luxury Chalet in East Stroudsburg or the Modern Chalet in Pocono Lake)
-----WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING-----
"Charming property with the best hosts! It was so easy to communicate with Graham and Krista throughout our stay. Loved that everything was labeled in the house. There was more than enough room for my family of six. The kids enjoyed the community pool and pickleball courts. Would definitely book again!" -Amanda G.
"This weekend was everything my family needed, as always Graham maintains great communication before you arrive to the location during and afterwards, the house was perfect and I love the community with so many amenities regardless of the weather there was always something to do! I look forward to our next stay! Thank you for everything" -Jessenia (repeat guest)
"My family and I truly enjoyed our stay! We came to hike in Bushkill Falls, but we will be back because no matter what time of year it is, there is something to do! We hiked, played indoor basketball and pickleball and swam in the indoor pool! We can't wait to come back during ski season to try out the trails right on site! Graham and Krista were amazing hosts, and so responsive! The place was better than described!" -Lisa
-----OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS-----
âą We have curated our top recommendations for you to have the best Pocono stay ever!
âą We can recommend our favorite nearby local and state parks, hiking trails, biking trails, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, skiing, golfing, horseback riding, wine tasting, ATVing, paintballing, rollerskating, bowling, zip lining and more!
âą We can also recommend fabulous restaurants, unique local shops, top attractions, happening nightlife spots, popular tours, fun festivals and more gems!
-----MORE ABOUT YOUR VACATION CHALET-----
EXTERIOR
âą Expansive deck with treetop views
âą Dining area with Weber gas grill
âą Lounge area with propane firepit
âą Enclosed porch with lounge seating
LIVING ROOMS
âą Main Living Room and Loft Lounge with high ceilings
âą Smart HDTVs with Netflix, Disney+, Hulu+LiveTV and sound system
âą Board games: Monopoly, Clue, Scrabble, Candyland, cards and more!
âą Note: fireplace is for decoration only!
KITCHEN & DINING
âą Refrigerator, electric range/oven, dishwasher, microwave
âą Coffee maker, toaster, blender
âą Pots, pans, plates, bowls, utensils, cups, mugs, wine glasses, serveware, cookbooks and more
âą Essentials provided: 1 roll paper towel, garbage bags, dish soap, dish tabs, sponge
BEDROOMS
âą Primary Bedroom: queen bed, ensuite full bath
âą Bedroom 2: queen bed
âą Bedroom 3: 1 full bed
âą Sleeping Loft: 2 twin beds with TV lounge area
âą Primary bedroom on main level, all other bedrooms on upper level
âą New memory foam mattresses and fresh linens
âą Closets, hangers, luggage racks and drawers to unpack
BATHROOM
âą Two full bathrooms
âą Essentials provided: 1 bath towel per guest, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer
MORE FEATURES
âą Hopskip Home online Welcome Book with our top curated recommendations (we've almost tried it all for you!)
âą Pocono guidebooks
âą On-site parking for up to 4 cars
âą Air conditioning (mini split) & heating (mini splits and electric baseboards)
âą Stacked washer/dryer for light loads
âą Free Wi-Fi
âą Mudroom rack
-----GUEST ACCESS-----
***MANDATORY COMMUNITY REGISTRATION***
âą Guests must e-sign a mandatory Saw Creek Estates Community Short-Term Guest Registration Form prior to arrival to gain access into the community
âą Form will be sent upon booking. You will need to provide your email and list the first and last names and addresses of all guests.
âą The HOA registration fee and amenity passes for up to 6 guests are included in your total price. If you have more than 6 guests using the amenities at the same time, there is an additional $25/day per guest fee for use of the amenities that must be coordinated in advance of your stay.
âą If you do not complete the registration by 5pm at least 3 days prior to arrival, the HOA charges an extra $25 expedited registration fee which you would be responsible for.
-----OTHER THINGS TO NOTE-----
âą REMEMBER TO BRING âą coffee, milk, sugar, ice, bathing suits, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, sunblock, bug spray, sports equipment to play tennis, pickle or basketball, fishing rods (PA fishing license neededâfill out online), kayak or canoe
âą NATURE-Y THINGS âą The chalet is located in a rural, wooded setting. You may encounter wild animals (mostly deer), spiders, flying insects and more critters.
âą HOUSE RULES âą Please read the "House Rules" section for more info on booking, checking in/out, restrictions, managing the house during your stay and more. Thank you. We look forward to hosting your stay at the chalet!
-----HOUSE RULES-----
âą EARLY CHECK IN/OUT: We offer early check in/out options for a small fee subject to availability. Please inquire for more details.
âą CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS: Please turn lights off, turn down heat/AC, close all windows, lock the doors, bring trash to community Trash Compactor Area. Failure to remove garbage and recycling upon check out will result in a fine of $25/per bag imposed by the cleaners.
âą RENTERS, GUESTS & MAX OCCUPANCY: All guests must be registered on the HOA registration form. Visitors are not allowed. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No third party bookings (the booker has to be staying at the house, you cannot book on behalf of someone else). Home occupancy not to exceed 8 adults and 4 cars.
âą IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION: Your stay will be immediately terminated without refund for violating rules on pets, parties, max occupancy, smoking and tampering with Wifi and security devices.
âą PET VIOLATIONS: Guest will pay any additional pet cleaning fees as assessed by the cleaners.
âą COMMUNITY RULES: Zero tolerance fireworks policy, guest will pay $500 fine. Zero tolerance burning a firepit during a community-wide burn ban (signs are posted at all entrance gates), guest will pay $500 fine. Quiet hours 10pm, guest will pay noise violation ticket. Speed Limit is 25 mph unless otherwise posted, guest will pay speeding ticket.
âą GUEST AMENITY FOBs: Your stay comes with 6 amenity key FOBs. If lost or damaged, replacement key FOBs cost $25/each.
âą FIRE SAFETY: Gas grill, electric range, propane firepit and wood burning firepit must be used responsibly and attended at all times. If propane tank runs out, you can refill or exchange it nearby and we will reimburse you. Firepit must be extinguished fully. Smoking, vaping, candles and incense are not allowed in the house or on the deck.
âą OWNERâS BELONGINGS: supply closet and crawl space shall remain locked. All items in the home are the property of the owners. Cleaning staff does an inventory check at each turnover. Additional fees will apply for any missing or damaged items.
âą DAMAGE FEES: Renter is liable for any and all damage to the property during their stay. All damage must be reported immediately to the owner. Stickers, tape, markers, paints, glitter, glue, slime and putty are not allowed. Additional fees will apply for any damages these items cause.
âą THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION respecting the house rules and taking care of the property as if it was your own. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Hopskip Home Chalet!