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Perfect for team building & family/friends vacations, this 3-level home has 6 bd, plus a den and loft making it perfectly equipped for large groups. The chalkboard scoresheet and bracket board wall keeps track of who is in the lead. Commemorate your stay with the large group selfie wall prepped with challenge winner bragging rights and underdog signs!
Level One —
As you enter TCH you will be greeted with the game room den. This level is furnished with 2 queen size, pull-out sofas, a pool table, a beer pong table, a chess and checkers table, a giant Jenga, darts, shot glass ring toss, a 55” LED 4k smart TV, and board games GALORE!
Additionally, level one hosts a gas fireplace, a mini kitchen with a full fridge and freezer, a newly renovated full bath and walk-in closet, and bedroom #1- THE FOX’S DEN with a queen-sized bed.
Will the Foxes prevail?!
Level Two —
Welcoming you to Level Two is the fully adaptable chalkboard wall. Keep score on the scoreboard and track your team standing on the bracket board. Don’t forget to partake in a serious game of tic-tac-toe or hangman while you’re at it! The large, fully-equipped kitchen opens to the 10-person dining table and family room with a 55” LED 4k smart TV and gas fireplace. This room is filled with natural light boasting in from the 2-story cabin windows, and 10-foot slider doors that lead outside to the expansive deck. Make use of the included propane grill and tons of deck seating while playing a mean game of Rummy. You can even catch some lake views in the autumn and winter seasons when the leaves fall.
Down the hall, you will find another newly renovated full-sized bath, bedroom #2 - THE COYOTE’S BORROW with a queen-sized bed, bedroom #3 - THE BUCK’S CORNER with a bunk twin over a queen bed, and bedroom #4 - THE BEAR’S CAVE with 2 sets of twin over full bunks, a 42” LED smart TV, a foosball table, a gas fireplace, and a brand new 5 cu ft washer and dryer.
Will the Coyotes, Bucks, or Bears dominate?!
Level Three —
The 6th bedroom's large loft shares the beautiful natural light from the two-story window, as it overlooks level two. There is room for 4 to sleep in the twin bunk beds and futon couch. The giant selfie wall features Champs & Underdog signs to create and mark your challenge house memories.
Bedroom #5 - THE EAGLE’S NEST the primary bedroom with a queen-sized bed and a twin-sized bed, a walk-in closet, and a full bath with a large soaking tub.
Will the Eagles triumph?!
Outside—
Enjoy evenings outdoors by the fire pit with tons of seating, and the 6-person hot tub jacuzzi. The yard is equipped with fun-packed challenges like cornhole, Can Jam, Slackline, hook & ring, horseshoes, Quest Pong, and much more!
The Community —
Included with your stay, and just steps away from TCH is access to Lake Shangri-La which is perfect for fishing and swimming at the designated beach area. Also included is Brier Crest Beach access with a pavilion & swimming, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, and a volleyball court.
Points of interest —
Within 3 miles of the town of Blakeslee, you will find a grocery store, pharmacy, banks, hardware, fishing supplies, liquor store, pizza, ice cream, restaurants for breakfast, lunch & dinner, bike & kayak rentals, and white water rafting.
The area —
Mohegan Sun Casino or Mount Airy Casino is just 25 minutes from TCH. Jack Frost/Big Boulder is 15 minutes away! Horseback and White Water Rafting less than 10 miles from TCH!
The Pocono Raceway: only 6 minutes from TCH, the raceway hosts multiple, national motorsports events
including the NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and ARCA Menards Series events each
year. The facility's calendar also consists of over 200 events including Tough Mudder and a wide range of car clubs and racing schools. Pocono Raceway is recognized as the world's
first, privately-owned solar-powered sports facility.
Lehigh River Gorge & National Historic Trail: walking, biking, swimming, tubing, rafting, fishing.
Lehigh Gorge State Park: Lehigh Gorge State Park contains 4,548 acres of land and about 30 miles of the Lehigh River. Recreational opportunities include hiking, biking, hunting, fishing, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, and whitewater boating. 26 miles of abandoned railroad grade follow the river and are available for hiking and biking and provide access for hunting and fishing. Whitewater boating is a major attraction of the park. This section of the Lehigh River is Class III whitewater and is popular for rafting, kayaking, and canoeing.
Hickory Run State Park: (across the river from TCH, approx 2 miles away) The 15,500-acre Hickory Run State Park, has over 40 miles of hiking trails, three state park natural areas, and miles of trout streams. The Boulder Field, a striking boulder-strewn area, is a National Natural Landmark. Swimming: A sand beach is open from late May to mid-September. A snack bar has sandwiches, drinks, ice cream, and snacks.
Nescopeck State Park: (approx 6 miles from TCH) Bordered on the south by steep Mount Yeager and on the north by Nescopeck Mountain, the 3,550-acre Nescopeck State Park encompasses wetlands, rich forests, and many diverse habitats. Nescopeck Creek, a favorite of anglers, meanders through the park. Hiking trails follow the creek, climb mountains, pass through quiet forests, and skirt wetlands. An environmental education center provides year-round educational programs on the park’s unique resources.
Beltsville State Park: The 2,972-acre Beltzville State Park, at the Jim Thorpe exit. The Pohopoco Creek, an excellent trout stream, feeds the 949-acre Beltzville Lake, which is a rest stop for migrating waterfowl and is a destination for boaters and anglers. The sand beach and picnic pavilions are very popular.
Bushkill Falls: The Niagra Falls of PA! I-80 to exit 309, follow 209 N
Fishing:
The Lehigh River has warm-water game fish, trout, and panfish. Francis E. Walter Dam, just above White Haven, provides boating and angling for trout and warm-water game fish. All local State Parks have lakes & streams for fishing.
Racing: Pocono Raceway, Long Pond, PA.
Golf:
Mountain Laurel Golf Club: White Haven, PA Rt 534
Split Rock Country Club: Lake Harmony, PA
Country Club of the Poconos: Marshalls Creek, PA
Blue Ridge Trail Golf Club: Mountaintop, PA
Edgewood in the Pines: Drums, PA
Wilkes-Barre Golf Club: Wilkes-Barre, PA 476 N, exit 105
Pocono Manor Inn & Golf Club: 80 E, 380 N, 314 E
Pocono Farms Country Club: Tobyhanna, PA (I-80 E, 390 N)
Mount Airy Golf Club:
Jack Frost National Golf Club:
Mount Pocono Golf Club:
Thornhurst Golf Club: (9 holes) Thornhurst, PA
Two new casinos provide full services & concerts:
Mohegan Sun & Mt. Airy Casinos are each just 25 minutes from TCH.
Jim Thorpe, The Switzerland of Pa is just 30 minutes away and has Penns Peak for concerts of all kinds year-round and many wonderful restaurants and quaint stores.
Water Parks:
H2Ooooo
Kalahari Water Park
Camelbeach Waterpark
Great Wolf Lodge
Split Rock/Galleria Resort and Water Park.
Additional House Rules:
✷ After booking your stay, your Host will send a complete list of community and HOA rules that are strictly enforced by your Host and the community security guards. Damages and disrespect for the property and/or the Brier Crest Community will not be tolerated.
✷ Renters are only permitted to use the lake for fishing and swimming. The HOA does not allow for any other use, such as boating or kayaking.
✷ The home has 2 flights of stairs. There is a bedroom, full bath, and mini kitchen on the first floor for those who have trouble with stairs.
✷ No worries about bed sheets/linens as they are provided! Beds are also comfortably furnished with mattress protectors, pillows with protectors, comforters, extra blankets, and quilts.
✷ Starter Necessities Supplied: paper towels, toilet paper, trash bags, hand soap, dish soap, sponge, dishwashing detergent, laundry detergent, & dryer sheets.
✷ Towels and Shower Supplies are NOT included. BYO towels, shampoo/cond/soap.
✷ There are cameras outside the property.
✷ A hot tub fee of $100 if upon check out, the jacuzzi water turns cloudy/muddy/sandy/residue floating. Extra cleaning services beyond routine cleaning will also be deducted from the security deposit depending on how long our crew takes to clean.
✷ Check-out is promptly at 10am.
There will be a late check-out charge incurred of $150 for each hour past
the 10am check-out time.
✷ If there is evidence of smoking inside the home there will be charges incurred anywhere from $100-$500 depending on if there’s damage.
***** Pet Rules:
- No dogs under 1-year-old.
- No dogs over 30lbs.
- No more than 2 dogs are allowed.
- Pet fees are, $60.00/dog for 2-4 nights and $120./dog for 5+ nights.
- A $300.00 security deposit will be applied after your reservation is confirmed and refunded after checkout and the home has been inspected for damage/extra cleaning etc.
- Guest’s dog must have required shots, licenses, and tags, including name tags.
- Guest must provide dog bedding/crate and towels to wipe off wet paws and fur.
- Dogs are not allowed on furniture or beds.
- Do NOT leave your dog in the home unattended.
- If guests’ dog sheds, please brush the dog outside daily.
- Guests must pick up after their dog/s and discard waste properly.
- Dogs are NOT allowed to be washed in the bathtub or showers.
- Guests are responsible for cleaning up any “accidents” their dog has caused inside. Please notify us of any accidents or damage.
- Guest's dog must be on a leash when on Bier Crest property.
- No pets allowed on the community beach.
- Guests are required to pay for any damage their dog causes.
- Excessively barking dogs are not allowed. Fees will be applied if neighbors or security complain about dogs barking.
