Welcome to the Lodge at Bear Creek Lake! Experience the beauty of the Poconos year-round in this charming and spacious log home—a 10-minute drive to historic downtown Jim Thorpe—a perfect place to escape with family or friends to take in the natural splendor of the surrounding mountains, and enjoy the tranquility of the pristine 160-acre spring-fed lake that is only a 2 minute walk away. As a guest, you will also have access to all of the amenities of the private community of Bear Creek Lakes including the heated outdoor pool, playgrounds, sandy beaches, and more! The Lodge features an airy and bright open-concept main floor with a fully stocked gourmet kitchen, breakfast bar with seating for six, dining table, spacious family room, washer and dryer, and a brand new “mini split” A/C and heating system throughout. The main floor also features a large primary suite with a king bed, TV, full bath, and walk-in closet. Upstairs you’ll find two more large bedrooms, as well as another full bathroom. Each bedroom features a new queen bed and two twin beds, a skylight, and its own private balcony. The ground-floor includes a mudroom for coats, shoes, skis, and other equipment, a game room with a pool table, and a garage with bikes and beach chairs. When evening falls, enjoy the fire pit in comfy Adirondack chairs. Please note: Access to the main living area requires a dozen steps and may be difficult for individuals with limited mobility. As our guest, you’ll enjoy all the amenities that the Bear Creek Lakes private community has to offer, including access to two sandy beaches with picnic tables, grills, restrooms, and playgrounds. The club house boasts a heated Olympic-size in-ground pool (open Memorial Day through Labor Day), as well as basketball, tennis, and pickleball courts. Please note: You must have a BCL badge (provided as part of your rental) when enjoying these amenities. THE AREA: It’s just an easy 10-minute drive to historic downtown Jim Thorpe, home to outstanding shopping, restaurants, galleries, theater, wineries, and more. Explore the town with one of the many unique tours—on foot, by trolley, scenic railway, or even in a motorcycle sidecar! Rent a bike to hit the rail trail, hike one of the many scenic trails (the boulder field and Hawk Falls at Hickory Run State Park are a must!) or try your hand at whitewater rafting. And if you’re here to ski, the Lodge is within easy driving distance of multiple ski resorts (Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Blue Mountain). POLICIES -No smoking -No pets allowed -Must be at least 25 years old to book -NOTE: This property requires a dozen steps to access the main living area and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility Spring: The Jim Thorpe Independent Film Festival takes place each April at the historic Mauch Chunk Opera House, which also features some of the area’s best live music concerts. Summer: Swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, rafting. Fall: Travel + Leisure magazine named Jim Thorpe as one of the best small towns in the US to see fall foliage, and there are options for leaf-peepers of all abilities. Hike the walking paths in Kemmerer Park, enjoy the views from the windows of the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway or blaze your own trail in the 6000-acre Lehigh Gorge State Park. The Jim Thorpe Fall Foliage Festival is held every weekend during the month of October, with delicious foods, spooky ghost tours, and seasonal specials from local restaurants, shops, and galleries. Winter: The Lodge at Bear Creek is an easy drive to the region’s major ski resorts, while the state parks are great for snow shoeing and cross-country skiing. Check out our other VRBO listing and look at our reviews VRBO listing number 1152520