Title: Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=116180342&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature ## Photo gallery for Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature ![Interior - Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature (Canadensis)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116180400/116180342/5a317071.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature (Canadensis)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116180400/116180342/6b331981.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature (Canadensis)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116180400/116180342/5c444c6d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets - Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature (Canadensis)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116180400/116180342/ec0a5706.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature (Canadensis)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116190000/116180400/116180342/23f75a9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 5 bedrooms4 bathrooms ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature Come visit our cozy "Bear House" cottage, nestled in the Pocono Mountains on Skytop Lodge property. Our home is almost 100 years old, built in the 1930s with amazing character and historic charm. This is the perfect family house, owned by a family with three young children. The location is ideal, a beautiful wooded paradise only a \~2 hour drive from New York City or Philadelphia. The home can be used year-round, with amazing outdoor adventures to experience in every season. HOME AMENITIES: \* 5 bedrooms (1 on the first floor and 4 on the 2nd floor) \* 4 bathrooms (1 on the first floor and 3 on the 2nd floor) \* Fully equipped kitchen \* Nespresso machine and pods \* Peloton indoor bicycle (bring own cycling shoes) \* Outdoor grill \* Outdoor wood-burning chiminea \* Indoor wood-burning fireplace \* Screened-in porch with outdoor furniture and TV \* Private back deck with wooded views \* Ping pong table \* Putting machine, chipping net and large golf net for use in yard \* Yard games \* Bikes and helmets \* Ice skates in various sizes \* Tennis rackets \* Board games \* High-speed WiFi internet, perfect for working remotely \* Child-friendly, equipped with pack-and-plays, high chair, toys and games for kids (upon request) \* TVs located in 3 of the bedrooms, living room and screened in porch SKYTOP AMENITIES: \* Walking distance to Skytop Lodge \* Located on the award-winning Skytop golf course (awarded #17 by Golfpass in 2025 Golfers' Choice Best Public Golf Course) NEARBY POCONOS ACTIVITIES: \* Ski Resorts - Camelback Mountain (20 miles), Shawnee Mountain (22 miles), Jack Frost Big Boulder (30 miles), Snow Mountain (40 miles) and Elk Mountain (60 miles) \* Indoor Waterparks - Kalahari (15 miles), Great Wolf Lodge (15 miles) and Camelback (20 miles) \* Casinos - Mount Airy Casino (10 miles) \* Breweries - Pocono Brewery Company (12 miles) and Wallenpaupack Brewing Company (20 miles) \* Horseback Riding - Mountain Creek Riding Stable (10 miles) \* Rock climbing - Pocono Rocks! (12 miles) Keywords: Cottage, Pocono Mountains, Skytop, Golf, Skiing, Fly Fishing, Hiking, Family Reunion, Family Home, Kid-Friendly ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 4 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121120000/121114100/121114015/c72a4a61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spacious house with deck, firepit, hot tub - community amenities East Stroudsburg - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-27&endDate=2025-12-28&selected=121114015&PinnedHotelID=121114015&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103820000/103818600/103818520/36d37bba.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Highland Hideaway by AvantStay | Poconos Retreat w Game Room + 3 min to Skiing! 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.22516%2C-75.24293&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HCvQx1fHQAhGo_wutYQMIHwQbek=) Canadensis, PA #### What's nearby - Skytop Golf \- 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Sky Puppies \- 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - Kalahari \- 24 min drive \- 17.0 miles - Camelback Ski Area \- 28 min drive \- 19.1 miles - Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark \- 29 min drive \- 19.3 miles #### Getting around - Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 60 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Mountainhome Diner - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Pour House - ‬10 min drive - ‪Mountainhouse Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Frogtown Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Taproom - ‬14 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature? ### What time is check-in at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature? ### What time is check-out at Poconos "Bear House" at Skytop, historic family home perfect to enjoy nature? ## Have a question? 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