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The Van Pelt House Truly "Your Home Away from Home"
| Sleeps | 5 |
| Bedrooms | 2 |
| Bathrooms | 1 |
| Property type | house |
| Minimum Stay | 2 nights |
Overview
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, cozy and safe environment for our guests. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm for a great vacation. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones and look out over town through the beautiful scenery.
A Continental Breakfast is included in your stay and the house is well stocked with snacks, cereal and lots more.
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, Electric Fireplace, Air-conditioner and a brand new leather Queen Sleeper Sofa with a plush mattress. Continue on and you have a newly remodeled Fully Functional Kitchen with the attached Deck out back.. 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 very comfortable Queen Mattress ,Ceiling fan and Air-conditioning, a Sitting Room with a new Futon and a Full Bath with Claw Foot Tub. We have also added WiFi.
Please note that to the right of the house, 1/2 block is a set of stairs that will take you right downtown.
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, Asa Packer Mansion, Harry Packer Mansion, Old Jail, Mauch Chunk Museum.
About Helen Van Pelt
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.
Helen Van Pelt purchased this house in 2005
Why Helen Van Pelt chose Poconos
You are staying right in the heart of downtown but in a quiet and secluded area. Steps away from Broadway where all the restaurants, shops and local attractions are located.
What makes this house unique
Staying at our house enables you to not have to drive anywhere. You can walk to everything in town including The Mauch Chunk Opera House, rafting, biking, hiking, restaurants and shops.
Guestbook comments from the owner
Spent a week here and it was just great. Convenient to all in town.
The house was clean and comfortable. Hosts went out of their way to make us comfortable.
Amenities
Jim Thorpe House Accommodation and Amenities
- house
- Guests provide their own meals
- Check-in: 3:00 PM /
- Check-out: 11:00 AM
- Max. occupancy: 5 ...
- Min. age of primary renter: 25
- Children welcome ...
- Parties/events not allowed ...
- Pets considered ...
- Non smoking only ...
- Downtown ...
- Mountain View
- Adventure
- Family
- Historic
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions
- Air Conditioning ...
- Fireplace ...
- Hair Dryer
- Heating ...
- Internet ...
- Linens Provided ...
- Living Room ...
- Parking ...
- Towels Provided ...
- Coffee Maker
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen ...
- Microwave
- Oven
- Pantry Items
- Refrigerator ...
- Stove ...
- Toaster
- Dining Area
- seating for 4 people
- 1 Bathroom
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Bathroom 1 -
toilet
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combination tub/shower
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tub
,
shower
- Our bathroom has a claw foot tub with a shower.
- 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 5
- Queen size Beds (1), Twin or Single Beds (1), Sleep Sofa with plush mattress and Futon (1)
- Games
- Satellite / Cable
- Television
- Deck / Patio ...
- wheelchair inaccessible
- churches
- cinemas
- festivals
- health/beauty spa
- library
- live theater
- museums
- restaurants
- ruins
- synagogues
- theme parks
- water parks
- winery tours
- zoo
- antiquing
- bird watching
- boating
- gambling casinos
- horseback riding
- miniature golf
- outlet shopping
- paddle boating
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- walking
- wildlife viewing
- ATM/bank
- fitness center
- groceries
- hospital
- laundromat
- massage therapist
- medical services
- cross country skiing
- cycling
- fishing
- freshwater fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hot air ballooning
- hunting
- ice skating
- kayaking
- mountain biking
- mountain climbing
- parasailing
- rafting
- rock climbing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- water skiing
- water tubing
- whitewater rafting
Reviews
Excellent!
4.7/5 -
(28 traveler reviews)
Neat house in the heart of Jim Thorpe!
This place was pretty cool! I think it says in the description it was built in the 1850's...so it's old...but that is what I thought made it so neat! The house is located on the hillside right above town and the area in which it is located makes one feel as though they have stepped back in time. The whole atmosphere is just really cool. Both the house and the town.
The house was clean and well kept. It has all the modern amenities so you can feel like you stepped back in time without actually having to live like it's 1850. The house is a short walking distance from the main road in Jim Thorpe which is lined with bars, restaurants, shops, etc. You almost wouldn't have to use your vehicle at all after you arrive unless you wanted to venture outside of town.
The owners were extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. When we arrived at the house, there were 4 fresh pastries waiting for us on the kitchen table! I've rented a bunch of different properties from VRBO and that was a first for me...it was much appreciated.
All in all, I would definitely recommend this place and would definitely stay there again. This place would be great for a couples weekend...even more so if the couple were history buffs. The town is over 1.5 centuries old, well preserved, and has a lot of history. The house fits right in with that theme. The whole trip was like stepping back in time and it was really neat!
The house was charming. It is located in a quiet part of town. but near the center of town.
The owners Helen and Steve are terrific hosts. There were fresh blueberry muffins (absolutely delicious) and other snacks and juice upon our arrival. We have never been anywhere else with that special touch. There were even fresh flowers on the kitchen table, of course there are flowers all around the front of the house. Everything in the house was comfortable and relaxing. I, in my great wisdom, couldn't figure out how to turn on the living room air conditioner. We called Helen and in a mere matter of minutes Steve was there and showed me how to use it. We truly enjoyed ourselves and look forward to going back again.
We unfortunately had to cut the trip short a day due to a scheduling problem. We had a wonderful and very relaxing time and look forward to going back in the future. Thank You so very much Helen and Steve for allowing us to enjoy your house.
Sandy and Howard Wood
Great location
Great location. Lovely accommodations. Solicitous owners.
Lovely Authentic Jim Thorpe Home
Our family (2 adults and 12 year old) enjoyed staying in town of Jim Thorpe, walking distance to downtown and very, very short drive to great hiking and waterfalls and river rafting. This home was very authentic, which in Jim Thorpe , is sort of Victorian era. Old but well kept. Bed was very comfortable and well equipped kitchen. Loved the backyard deck, being able to feel like sitting in the trees. A very fair price, for having extra space than just staying at an inn. We will be back!
Very pleasant stay!!
It was a pleasant stay in the heart of Jim thorpe. She was very welcoming, house was clean. Would recommend.
The house was nice, clean and had lots of character!!
We enjoyed our stay. The owner was very accommodating.
Map
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 and much more.
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Rates & Availability
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Additional information about rental rates
| Cleaning Fee | $50 |
| Additional Guest Fee | $25 per person per night |
| Damage Deposit | $95 |
The first floor of our house has been renovated. Newly painted, new leather sofa bed with plush mattress. It is a very warm and cozy space. If you have children under 12 please do not include them because VRBO will charge $25/child per night. When you write to me tell me you have children. Thanks
My policies are different than what VRBO is stating:
A 50 percent deposit is required for reservations of two nights or more. Full payment is due in advance for a one-night stay. Refunds in full are given 10 business days in advance of reservation. After that time, if we can re-book your room, we shall refund your payment for that portion which is covered by the new reservation minus a 10 percent service charge on the total bill.
Balance is due at check-in. You can pay by cash, Traveler’s Check, Visa, MasterCard . We’ll accept personal checks one month in advance of your stay.
A 6% Pennsylvania Sales Tax and 3% Carbon County, PA Hotel Room Tax are additional.
Owner's Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date.
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