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Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa

 
 
 
Jim Thorpe house rental - The Van Pelt House
The Van Pelt House
 
Jim Thorpe house rental - The Van Pelt House

The Van Pelt House

Living Room looking into Kitchen

Living Room looking into Kitchen

Flat Screen TV and Fireplace in Living Room

Flat Screen TV and Fireplace in Living Room

Sunny Kitchen

Sunny Kitchen

Living Room

Living Room

Deck

Deck

Looking off the deck

Looking off the deck

View of the back of The Van Pelt House from W Broadway

View of the back of The Van Pelt House from W Broadway

Stairs to second floor

Stairs to second floor

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Summer Master Bedroom

Summer Master Bedroom

Reading/Sitting Room

Reading/Sitting Room

Bathroom

Bathroom

Winter at The Van Pelt House

Winter at The Van Pelt House

Winter

Winter

Per night (USD) $160
Per week $3,580
  • Bedrooms2
  • Sleeps5
  • 1 Bathroom
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Jim Thorpe vacation house rental
House, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, (Sleeps 5)

This welcoming small 2 story house is circa 1853 and is where the coal miners lived. We have created a very comfortable, private and safe environment for our guests. All you need to bring is your enthusiam for a great vacation. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones and look out over town through the beautiful scenery.

The Van Pelt House is right in the heart of town but secluded and private. Steps away from shops, biking, hiking, rafting, restaurants and entertainment. This is the perfect place for a romantic weekend or a family vacation.

Walk into the house and you are in the living room with a Flat-screen TV, DVD, Electric Fireplace, Air-conditioner and Convertable Queen Sofa-bed. Continue on and you have a newly remodeled Fully Functional Kitchen with the attached Deck out back. Guests can cook in the house or on the grill on the deck. If you choose to go out to eat, restaurants are all walking distance from the house. No need to drive anywhere. Upstairs is the Master Bedroom with Queen Mattress,Ceiling fan and Air-conditioning, a Sitting Room with a Futon and a Full Bath with Claw Foot Tub.

The Van Pelt House is available for the weekend, week, month or for extended stays.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY SLEEPS A MAXIMUM OF 5 PEOPLE.

Linens and towels are supplied.

Bike and ski storage is available.

Keywords: Private & secluded Row House, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, paint ball, fishing, hunting, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Fall Foliage, Olde Time Christmas, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Penns Peak, Festivals, Glen Onoko Falls, weddings

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About The Owner

We are originally from NJ but my husband's grandparents lived in Coaldale, PA which is about 20 minutes from Jim Thorpe. When we were going to retire we decided to look around this area and found this magnificent town of Jim Thorpe. We love the history, the architecture and the fact that there is so much to do in this small town. When we bought our house we decided to invest in other properties and that is how we acquired our rental property. We also liked the fact that the house is just above our home so we are not absentee landlords

The Owner purchased this house in 2005
Jim Thorpe house rental - The Van Pelt House

The Van Pelt House

Living Room looking into Kitchen

Living Room looking into Kitchen

Flat Screen TV and Fireplace in Living Room

Flat Screen TV and Fireplace in Living Room

Sunny Kitchen

Sunny Kitchen

Living Room

Living Room

Deck

Deck

Looking off the deck

Looking off the deck

View of the back of The Van Pelt House from W Broadway

View of the back of The Van Pelt House from W Broadway

Stairs to second floor

Stairs to second floor

Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Summer Master Bedroom

Summer Master Bedroom

Reading/Sitting Room

Reading/Sitting Room

Bathroom

Bathroom

Winter at The Van Pelt House

Winter at The Van Pelt House

Winter

Winter

Mauch Chunk Opera House, Asa Packer Mansion, Harry Packer Mansion, #9 Mine Company, Butterfly Sanctuary, Jim Thorpe Memorial, Old Jail, Glen Onoko Falls, Whitewater Rafting

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$160
$160
Fri, Sat, Sun
$3,580
2 nights
 
 
Jim Thorpe Olde Time Christmas
Nov 30 2012 - Dec 16 2012
$345
Flat fee
16 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Fees And Taxes Taxes and cleaning fees not included in rates.
During the weekends of Olde Time Christmas book 2 nights and get $25 in Scrooge Dollars to spend in participating shops in town.

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Property Type:
  • house

Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals

Location Type:
  • Mountain View

General:
  • Wireless Internet
  • Air Conditioning
  • Linens Provided

Kitchen:
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Catering Available
  • Kitchen

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 -

Bedrooms:
  • 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
  • Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa or Futons (1)
Entertainment:
  • Satellite / Cable
  • DVD Player

Outside:
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Deck overlooks downtown Jim Thorpe through beautiful wooded area.

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered

Attractions:
  • theme parks
  • restaurants
  • museums
  • cinemas
  • live theater
  • health/beauty spa

Leisure Activities:
  • miniature golf
  • horseback riding
  • wildlife viewing
  • sledding
  • antiquing
  • boating
  • shopping
  • sight seeing

Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • parasailing
  • hiking
  • swimming
  • snowmobiling
  • skiing
  • fishing
  • rock climbing
  • snowboarding
  • kayaking
  • rafting
  • mountain biking
  • cross country skiing
  • cycling
  • hot air ballooning
  • hunting
  • water skiing

Notes: Electric wall fireplace in living room

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa
average rating of 4.4 based on 5 reviews
business
Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p412067vb
1-862-2193813
Jim Thorpe Poconos
New Jersey
5

New Years in Jim Thorpe

5 of 5
Submitted: January 7, 2013 Stayed: December 2012
Very nice stay. Great location. Helen was very helpful. will go back.
Nice brunch at the Albrightsville house?? New years eve dinner at Moya was great!
had a nice relaxing time!!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
business
Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p412067vb
1-862-2193813
Jim Thorpe Poconos
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
4

Great Get Away

4 of 5
Submitted: December 5, 2012 Stayed: November 2012
We had a great stay in this cozy home; it was so great to be able to bring our whole family, our dog Bailey included! The house is warm and cozy and in walking distance to most attractions in town!!! Would recommend this home to anyone:)
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly
Owner's Response: I'm so glad you had a great experience in my home and in Jim Thorpe.
I hope to see you lovely folks again soon!
Best wishes & Merry Christmas,
Helen
business
Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p412067vb
1-862-2193813
Jim Thorpe Poconos
Harrisburg, PA
5

The only place I would stay in Jim Thorpe.

5 of 5
Submitted: October 22, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
Where do I begin. . . well I'll start by saying we were really lucky (thanks to a cancelation) to experience Jim Thorpe surrounded by the romantic ammentities of the VanPelt House. I made a lot of calls to alot of places before coming up with this little gem. Located on a hill overlooking Broadway
we were able to park the car free on sight and was only a 4 - 5 minute walk to all the action in town.
You are literally in a 2-story 1800's house of your own with everything you need with a fully appointed kitchen, private back deck overlooking the town, and a cottage feel throughout the house. The owner
got us started with great suggestions for visiting "certain" restaurants, the old jail, the Asa Packer mansion tour, best pubs, opera house gigs, and was just an all around sweetheart. Since I am a professional pianist, she also helped me sort out where I could find my instrument. I don't think we could have picked a better time than fall folliage weekends to go. Though we love beaches, palm trees
and sunny resorts, this was truly one of coolest weekend experiences my wife and I have ever had.
Thank you, Helen for giving us the perfect place have it all.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I'm so happy you had such a great time in Jim Thorpe and enjoyed staying in my small cottage-like house! I try very hard to make my guests as comfortable as possible and have a positive experience. Seems like I was successful in your case. I enjoyed speaking with you and hope to see you again very soon.
business
Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p412067vb
1-862-2193813
Jim Thorpe Poconos
Harmony, ME
3

The Van Pelt House, Jim Thorpe, PA

3 of 5
Submitted: October 20, 2012 Stayed: October 2012
The space was certainly adequate, and we were able to park at the house. The house was clean, but the lack of a wifi connection was more annoying than we had thought it would be. There also is no washer and dryer available. The heating system requires overheating downstairs to get heat upstairs. The bed was really uncomfortable in that it is hard and not level. There was adequate hot water, but the tub is slippery and there are no grab bars, plus the heavy fabric shower curtain gives you the sensation of bathing in a closet. The location was great, within easy walking distance of shops, etc. In warmer weather, the deck would be very nice.
Recommended for:  Sightseeing
Owner's Response: Our experience after 4 years of owning this vacation house is that the majority of guests do not use wifi while vacationing. There are many places in town with wifi connections that you can sit and relax, get a cup of coffee etc. Thank you for letting me know about the slippery tub. No one has ever said anything about it being slippery so I went yesterday and bought a tub mat. The house is from 1853, so yes, the floors are not exactly level. When I am in the house I feel the true experience of being in that old of a home. The mattress will be replaced in a month or so. I hope you will come back and hope you had a good time in Jim Thorpe.
business
Home Away from Home in Beautiful Victorian Jim Thorpe, Pa
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p412067vb
1-862-2193813
Jim Thorpe Poconos
New Jersey
5

We love Jim Thorpe,PA!

5 of 5
Submitted: July 9, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
We are so glad we found Jim Thorpe, PA and this house! Home was incredibly clean and very cozy. Helen was very easy to contact and a pleasure to work with. Her recommendations for local restaurants were very helpful- we are glad we asked her! Our family is eager to return to Jim Thorpe and to stay at this house again. Kids are already asking when we can go back! Thanks, Helen!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Tourists without a Car, Sightseeing, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: I'm so happy you had this great experience in Jim Thorpe. Be well and see you next time. My best to you and your family
Helpful votes: 3/3
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