About the house
My Pocono house sits on a quiet wooded road inside the Emerald Lakes community in Long Pond, PA. Two bedrooms, an open living room with a gas fireplace, a deck with a hot tub and gas grill, and a fire pit ringed by Adirondack chairs. Sleeps 6 comfortably, the sweet spot for a couples getaway, a small ski trip, or a quiet family weekend.
The community's East Emerald Lake beach has a groomed swim area, playground, and picnic tables. Pine Tree Island Park adds beach volleyball, a dog park, and boat rentals. Camelback and Great Wolf Lodge are 15 minutes away; Kalahari's indoor waterpark is even closer. Pet-friendly — pet bed, bowls, doo-doo bags, and a toy basket are stocked and waiting.
What's nearby
East Emerald Lake beachIn community
Weis Market / Walmart4 mi
Kalahari Indoor Waterpark4 mi
B-Lux Grill & Bar4 mi
Barley Creek Brewing6 mi
Great Wolf Lodge7 mi
Mount Airy Casino7 mi
The Crossings Outlet Mall7 mi
Pocono Raceway8 mi
Camelback Mountain (ski)9 mi
Aquatopia @ Camelback9 mi
Jack Frost / Big Boulder20 mi
Skytop Adventure Center (zip-lining)17 mi
Pocono Whitewater Rafting20 mi
Barley Creek Brewing6 mi
Berrelli's Italian Chophouse7 mi
Cardinal Hollow Winery9 mi
House rules
Check-in 3:00 PM · Check-out 10:00 AM. No smoking or vaping inside — step out to the deck if you need to (outdoor ashtray provided). Quiet hours 10 PM – 8 AM. Pets welcome ($50 pet fee per stay) — must be on a leash outside and cleaned up after (doo-doo bags provided). No fireworks — violations may result in fines. Please only flush toilet paper (septic system).
Frequently asked
How many cars can we bring? ›
Off-street parking for 3 to 4 cars, and please not on the grass. Overnight parking on roads or amenity areas isn't allowed, and you risk fines or towing.
Are pets welcome? ›
Yes! The house is pet-friendly. Pets must be on a leash outside and can't be left outside unattended. Clean up after them (bags provided in the house). The pet fee is $50 for the stay. I stock a pet bed, food/water bowls, doo-doo bags, and a basket of toys. Local vet: Pocono Lake Animal Hospital (570) 646-2963. 24-hour emergency vet: Barton Heights (570) 424-6773.
Which ski resort is closest? ›
Camelback Resort at 9 miles is the fastest. Jack Frost and Big Boulder are 20 miles. Shawnee Mountain and Blue Mountain are 29 miles each.
Can we use the community beaches and pools? ›
Yes, but you'll need an Emerald Lakes amenity pass. Kids 2 and under are free. Anyone under 16 must be with an adult 18+. Passes per person: 1 day $20, 2 days $25, 3 days $30, 4 days $35, 5 days $40, 6 days $45, 7 days $50. Grab them at the Administration Office, the Indoor Pool, or via QR code, and I'll email you the details. Beaches include East Emerald Lake (372 Mountaintop Rd) with a roped-off swim area, and Pine Tree Island Park (267 Cedar Dr) with beach volleyball, a dog park, and boat rentals. Community amenities also include tennis and pickleball courts (159 Cedar Dr) and a bar & grill / clubhouse at 1802 Glade Dr.
Community hours we should know? ›
Administration Office: Mon–Sat 8am–4pm (closed Sunday). The Emerald Lodge: Thu 5–9pm, Fri–Sat 5pm–midnight, Sun noon–8pm. Indoor Pool: Mon/Wed/Sun 11am–7pm, Thu 5–9pm, Fri–Sat 11am–9pm.
How does the fireplace work? ›
It's an unvented gas fireplace with a wall-mounted remote next to the thermostat. Hit MODE to turn it on. Keep the glass doors open when it's on, don't use it while sleeping, and if the windows fog up open one to vent. Great for a cozy night, but treat it with respect — it gets hot.
Heating & A/C? ›
Three wall-mounted units, one in the living room and one in each bedroom, controlled by remotes in each room. Heads-up: they're either all in heat mode or all in cool mode at once, so pick a side. Ignore the thermostats on the wall. They're not functional.
What's the Wi-Fi situation? ›
Full Wi-Fi throughout the cottage. If it gets flaky, the router lives to the right of the fireplace in the living room — a quick reset usually fixes it.