Whimsical Cottage In Nature, Visit Jim Thorpe! - Holiday Home

Welcome to The Storywood 🌲🦊📖

A whimsical woodland cottage tucked beside a magical boulder field in the heart of Lake Harmony Estates. Designed for families with young children & multi-generational getaways, enjoy our cozy Storybook Loft for books, board games & family time. Minutes to Lake Harmony, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Split Rock Resort, golf courses, restaurants, lakeside fun and historic Jim Thorpe. It's the perfect home base for making storybook memories together in the Poconos!

✨ THE STORYWOOD HIGHLIGHTS ✨
🏡 Charming 3-Bedroom Storybook Cottage
📍 Nestled in the Heart of Lake Harmony
🪨 Private Fire Pit & Deck Backing to a Natural Boulder Field for Ultimate Seclusion
📚 Storybook Loft for Reading, Games & Family Time
👶 Thoughtfully Designed for Families
🍼 Pack 'n Play + High Chair Included
🦊 Woodland Interiors Filled with Storybook Charm
☕ Fully-Stocked Premium Coffee & Tea Bar
⛷ Minutes to Split Rock Resort, H2Ooo! Waterpark, Big Boulder Ski Area, Jack Frost Ski Resort, Jack Frost National Golf Club & Split Rock Golf Club, Boat Tours & More!
🌊 Lake Harmony Beach Access Included (open Memorial Day to Labor Day only)
🎾 Community Tennis Courts Access
🍔 Close to Lake Harmony's Lakeside Restaurants, Ice Cream & Live Music
🏘️ Sister Property Next Door (Sleeps up to 14!)
🛎️ Concierge Services Available! (see below)
🌲 The Perfect Blend of Nature, Adventure & Storybook Magic That's Close to the Action, Yet Tucked Away in the Woods

CREATE YOUR OWN FAMILY VACATION STORIES📖

🌿 1ST LEVEL

🍽️ THE GATHERING KITCHEN + DINING:

• Large dining table seating up to 8 guests
• Additional 3 seats at the kitchen bar
• Fully stocked kitchen with pots, pans, silverware and all the essentials needed for home-cooked meals
• Premium coffee & tea station with dual Keurig + drip coffee maker, coffee, tea & syrups provided
• Perfect space for breakfasts before adventures and dinners after a day at the lake or on the ski slopes!

🛋️ THE FIRESIDE LIVING ROOM

• Cozy seating centered around a beautiful stone propane fireplace
• Smart TV for family movie nights
• Large front windows leading to the front porch
• Open-concept layout designed for spending time together

🛏️ 🦌 DEER HOLLOW (Primary Master Suite)

• 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2
• Designed with parents and grandparents in mind.
• Luxe woodland-inspired bedding
• Private ensuite bathroom
• Private door leading directly to the back deck
• Vanity table or writing desk
• Full length mirror
• Hanging closet storage
• Mini split AC unit in the bedroom

🛁 ENSUITE BATHROOM

• Tub & shower combo
• Fresh towels included
• Shampoo, conditioner & body wash provided

🌿 2ND LEVEL

📚 THE STORYBOOK LOFT
The signature space of the cottage that was created for slowing down, unplugging and making memories together.

• Cozy reading nook + egg chair
• Board game table
• Books for children and adults
• Full sleeper sofa for additional sleeping (sleeps 2)
  The perfect place for bedtime stories, rainy afternoons, book club moments and family game nights!

🦉 OWL'S NEST (Bedroom #2)

• 1 Queen Bed | Sleeps 2
• Moody vintage charm décor
• 50" Smart TV
• Antique dresser + hanging closet storage
• Full-length mirror
• Mini split AC unit in the bedroom

🐻 BEAR CUB LODGE (Bedroom #3)

• Kids' Bedroom | Sleeps 3
• 1 Twin bunk bed + 1 Twin bed
• 50" Smart TV
• Hanging closet storage
• Full length mirror
• Mini split AC unit in the bedroom
• A fun space where kids can dream, play and recharge

🛁 SHARED UPSTAIRS BATHROOM

• Conveniently between both upstairs bedrooms
• Fresh towels included
• Full tub + shower combination
• Shampoo, conditioner & body wash provided

🌲 OUTDOOR WOODLAND RETREAT

• Step outside into an enchanted forest backing up to a boulder field
• Frequent wildlife sightings: deer, rabbits, chipmunks & other woodland creatures
• Deck off the kitchen with patio table seating
• Gas grill (propane provided)
• Fire pit for s'mores and campfire stories (firewood provided)
• Cornhole outdoor game
• Front porch with rocking chairs to enjoy your morning coffee or read a book
• Driveway fits up to 5 cars

⛱️ LAKE HARMONY BEACH ACCESS
The beach at Lake Harmony Estates is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Our guests automatically gain beach access free of charge with the amenity badges provided. Please bring your own beach towels and chairs.

📍 OTHER COMMUNITY FEATURES

• Lake Harmony Estates offers tennis & shuffleboard courts.
• You may fish on the lake but must obtain a PA fishing license.
• Lake Harmony is one of the most lively and resort-like communities in the Poconos! Perfect for people who want seclusion but still want to be near the action with many activities centered around a lake.
• Ask us about boat rentals & boat tour recommendations, lakeside dining, live music venues, golf courses, ski resorts, Split Rock Resort, hiking trails all just minutes away from our home!

👥 OCCUPANCY
Our home comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests but our max occupancy we can host is 10 people. If you'd like to bring additional guests, please let us know in advance so we can discuss sleeping arrangements.

🏘️ SISTER PROPERTY NEXT DOOR
If you're planning a trip with a large group, we also host at the property next door which can accommodate up to 14 guests. This is perfect for family reunions, joint bachelor/bachelorette parties, large offsite/corporate events or group retreats. Ask us for more details to see if the sister property is available for your stay! See listing photos under "Exterior" section for more details.

CONCIERGE SERVICES:
We can arrange the following services for our guests:
⭐ Private chef, catering and hibachi experience 👨‍🍳
⭐ Private wine tasting & cheese pairing experience 🍷
⭐ Luxury picnics 🧺
⭐ Discounted whitewater rafting tickets 💦
⭐ Discounted biking & skirmish tickets 🚵🏿‍♂️
⭐ Fridge-stocking services 🥚
⭐ In-house massages 💆‍♀️
⭐ Professional family photo sessions 📸
⭐ Permanent Jewelry Parties 💎
⭐ Private group transportation 🚐 for winery tours 🍷, golf trips ⛳, to historic Jim Thorpe, the casinos & more!

*All concierge services are subject to availability and upgrades to your stay. They are not guaranteed upon booking. Reach out to us in advance of booking to confirm availability.

The story is yours to explore! 🌲📖
Guests will have full access to the entire cottage and all its amenities, with the exception of a few locked supply closets reserved for our Storywood team.

Your hosts are just a message away! We'll be available through Airbnb messaging before and throughout your stay to answer questions, share local recommendations, or help with anything you need to make your Storywood getaway magical ✨✨✨

Lake Harmony Estates offers the perfect mix of peaceful mountain scenery and year-round adventure. Whether you're planning a ski trip, lake getaway, golf weekend, hiking retreat, or family vacation, you'll be just minutes from some of the Poconos’ top attractions.

🚗 Nearby Attractions & Driving Times:

• Big Boulder Ski Area: 5 minutes
• Lake Harmony & Yeti Watersports: 5 minutes
• Lake Harmony Restaurants & Nightlife: 5 minutes
• Jack Frost National Golf Resort: 5 Minutes
• Jack Frost Ski Resort: 8 minutes
• Split Rock Resort & H2Oooohh! Waterpark: 7 minutes
• Hickory Run State Park & Boulder Field: 15 minutes
• Hawk Falls : 15 minutes
• Pocono Raceway: 15 minutes
• Historic Jim Thorpe: 25 minutes
• Kalahari Resort & Indoor Waterpark: 30 minutes
• Camelback Mountain Resort & Aquatopi: 35 minutes

You will need a car to get around. Ubers are still a bit unreliable in our area, we suggest you plan to have transportation throughout the trip. Ask us about our group transportation/ private shuttle partner.

• Rental Agreement: you will be asked to fill out a rental agreement upon booking our home through your Guest Portal which is part of our property management software. The agreement asks you to list all guests' names staying in the home and license plate information for all cars coming to the home. You will be asked to acknowledge all our house rules and there is an amenities waiver that is a part of this agreement that must be signed. This is required in order to stay in our home and must be completed a minimum of 72 hours before check in.

• Guest Verification: We may require further guest verification upon booking. This would include the main guest on the reservation providing personal contact information, a photo of their ID and a selfie with the ID.

• We do not accommodate prom parties. The main guest must be 25 or older to rent the home per community rules.

• The Poconos is very prone to wintery weather and snow storms in the winter months and thunderstorms in the summer months. It is not uncommon to lose electricity. Please consider this when booking your trip during those months. We suggest you purchase travel insurance to protect your trip at the time of booking. You may purchase it through Airbnb or after you book with us in your Guest Portal. We do not give refunds or change dates due to weather, power outages, medical related issues or family emergencies.

• All concierge services such as private chef, massages, luxury picnics, fridge stocking, professional family photo sessions, discounted rafting tickets, etc. are subject to availability and not guaranteed when booking.

• The community lake beach access is open only from Memorial Day to Labor Day, however the tennis courts are open beyond that with the exception of winter.