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4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace, video games, DVD player
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Overview of River front, million dollar Mountain View Estate

Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Lackawaxen, PA
  • Popular LocationUpper Delaware River7 min walk
  • Popular LocationSki Big Bear at Masthope Mountain14 min drive
  • Popular LocationFawn Lake21 min drive
  • AirportWilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)84 min drive

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About the area

Lackawaxen

On waterfront.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational Area and Upper Delaware River. Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain and Zane Grey Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Upper Delaware River - 7 min walk
  • Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - 14 min drive
  • Fawn Lake - 21 min drive
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 37 min drive
  • Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • White Owl Tavern & Restaurant - 19 min drive
  • 2 Queens Coffee - 30 min drive
  • The Tiki Bar At Masthope Mountain Community - 13 min drive
  • Woodloch Pines North Lodge - 19 min drive
  • The Tusten Cup - 29 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River front, million dollar Mountain View Estate

Wildcat Estate is 50 private acres located on the edge of the Pocono Mountains and the Delaware River. Across the river are the NY Catskill Mountains. The Estate is ideally situated to enjoy the rustic advantages of Pennsylvania along with the cultural treats of the Catskills.

Food, museums, galleries, shops and sports are at your fingertips, or just sit back and enjoy the Estate in it natural splendor.

For the hunter-gatherer, there is a 1 acre food plot that supports a herd of 30 deer living on the 50 acre estate. Wildcat Estate is bordered by a 3500 acre protected state land and a private Estate of 2500 acres. You will see flocks of turkey, black bear and herds of young buck and doe. There are two impressive and elusive 9 pointers frequenting the property. For your gatherer side, wild berries are abundant throughout the property and state lands for your enjoyment.

Pennsylvania has no shortage of Ski Mountains; Wildcat Estate is located within an hour of three ski mountains, including Ski Big Bear. The trails at Ski Big Bear border the estate's property.

If fishing is your thing, cast a rod at the edge of the property for rainbow and brown trout, large-mouth bass, walleye and pikes. If you can’t catch a fish for dinner you just can't fish. The state lands, a walk down the road, provide excellent brook trout opportunities as well.

Kayaking and canoeing sites are accessible from the property or through any one of the many outfitters located in the area. There are two aluminum canoes on the property which are available to guests.

You can swim the Delaware or if you would prefer to hike your stress away, the property is an ideal place for it. At the foot of the property, river level, the elevation is 300’ above sea level, where the property meets the ski mountain it is at 900’ above sea level (yes we butt up against the ski mountain). This makes for a challenging hike. The property was once home to the Iroquois Indian. On the property you will find ceremonial stone structures, ruins of the home of Iroquois Chief Teedyuskung. Local legend says the sacred rock were the Iroquois Indian came out of the earth is located on the property. The natural sights include a waterfall in wildcat brook (where the estate gets its name) and an old rock quarry.

This is great horse country. If you own your own horse you can board 3 miles away. Trail rides can be arranged through a number of local equestrian ranches, including the stables at Masthope Mountain.

Farm to table, don’t bring groceries. Farmers markets with fresh grown and organic products are all a quick ride away. Most upper-end restaurants in the area use local grown ingredients. Take advantage of clean living with antibiotic and chemical free eating.

For the cyclist, Masthope Plank Rd is a beautiful state road that stretches through Game lands and private forest.

This is paradise, come stay with us for a week or a weekend and see why the local folks always have a smile on their face.

Property manager

David

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Ski privileges

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Breakfast available for a fee

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Bidet
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: non smoking only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Children welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Events Allowed
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Events Allowed For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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River front, million dollar Mountain View Estate Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C., Montague

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
Great house, top master bedroom is spacious and comfortable with a screaming view and a great bathroom (with lovely bath). Exceptional property overflowing with wildlife, we caught the wild turkeys (and they are huge) admiring their reflection in the side of the car. Met the chipmunk family (momma and two babies - too cute). You can get to the river, just need a little courage to find the way. Can't vouch for the TV, we never used it. Every night was game night (with a beer or two). Most of the time was spent on the deck off the living room admiring the view, watching the wildlife (eagle, hawk, bluebirds, Pileated woodpecker, deer etc etc etc). Both David and the property manager (Joan) were great and communicated well to make sure we were comfortable. Thank you David for sharing your amazing property.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
FANTASTIC!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Flood A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Haven for nature lovers
Due to covid, we brought a lot of what we needed for a 3 night stay. We did not want to have to go in/out too much for groceries nor to go out to restaurants or bars. The kitchen had enough pots and pans and dinnerware for our family of 4. Except for the house needing a few repairs (which I let the owner know), this place is awesome especially for nature lovers like my family. The view of the mountains and the river is jaw dropping. The sound of water flow in the brook is refreshing. We hiked a bit, followed the brook to the road. And then took the path upward to the waterfall and past that. So awesome! There were deer visiting once in a while. That was nice watching them watch us. I took a lot of pictures and videos but pictures can’t compare to actually being there and seeing with your own eyes. My two young adult kids enjoyed ski ing . Ski bear was only a few miles away. Our stay was a good mix of invigorating activities, admiring and appreciating the wonders of nature, and most important of all family bonding. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric P., Edison nj

Liked: Cleanliness
The vacation I have been needing!
It’s clean and that’s the way you should keep it. Animals are everywhere ( turkey, deer, bear, coyotes, foxes) treat them with respect and they will come back. Fishing is the biggest plus. It’s a hike down the driveway and back up and a mini hike game trail I found down to the river. Salmon, bass, trout, chubs, stripers, and last but not least catfish if you fish at night. I found wearing waders with boots is a good idea. Allows you to hit those deep spots where the fish hide in. Green worms from Walmart work the best for trout and bass. I bottom fished and found a few snags but with the waders it should make it easy to get out, if not bring extra tackle to keep your experience the best. Fire pit was awesome with wood on the property, or you can buy wood at the local gas stations or drive around and find bundles of wood being sold for 5$. Uber eats do not deliver here lol so learn how to cook healthy meals so your able to wake up fresh and ready to enjoy this beautiful property. Behind the house there is a trail to the right of the swing set going up to the waterfalls. I found frogs, salamanders , and snakes. The property is sacred, I can’t stress this enough please don’t mess it up for everyone. This property gave me the opportunity to love my other half and open up more about myself. I’m a combat veteran who suffers from ptsd and tbi. To get away from the media, the crazy stresses of everyday life, the peace , the happiness of being able to relax for once I can’t even put into words. There are spiders around the property but they will not bother you if you leave them alone to do there jobs. Night you can see how they build huge webs by the lights to catch there midnight snacks. Also when driving on the road to the house be mindful of the speed, there are deer and people on these roads every now and then. Just be vigilant of your surrounding. Other then that this was perfect and I will be coming back again and again and spreading the word that this property is key if your into fishing and hunting. Plan the trip ahead of time because it is a 30 min ride to Walmart or to the closest market. The bars are around but your better off drinking on the deck listening to the water and birds. Thank you David for the opportunity and your welcoming home. I truly am happy and miss this property already.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

sandy a., pittsburgh

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing getaway
The owner's home was spotless and tastefully decorated. The home is very private and has a great view from the top porch. We enjoyed sitting on the porch in the morning and loved the fire pit in the evening. During our second day it rained non-stop and had water coming through 2 of the windows, thankfully there were plenty of towels. The wi-fi for our phones and laptops worked, but we were unable to use the TV as it was not connected to wi-fi. David responded to my text, but we were unable to fix the issue. This did not impact our trip as we did not come to watch TV. My biggest suggestion for David is to improve the cookware. There are very few places to eat without driving at least 5 miles and I cooked almost every meal. The kitchen had plenty of plates, cups and silverware but only one skillet that was useable. Also, there was no toaster that was listed in equipment. Overall, we enjoyed our stay and the house is very comfortable. Again, I would make sure there is a FULL set of cookware.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Voula T., Gaithersburg

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, frustrating experience
Overall, the location was great, and the house meet most of our needs, but the experience was frustrating. There was no real communication from the owner of the property. I sent a message to him a few days before we were suppose to check in to see what the process was. I was told someone would meet us at the property at 4pm with keys to let us in. We arrived there about 30 mins early and waited. By 4:30 when no one had shown up I called the owner and left him a voicemail. Cell phone reception is spotty at best so trying to place calls was a challenge. That's to be expected in the mountains. We managed to get into the house through an unlocked door, and we eventually got a call back. The driveway leading up to the property is unpaved gravel, and was very difficult to get up because of all the erosion and having to drive uphill. We came with a 4WD SUV, the other group that stayed with us drove a Prius and it barely made it up and scraped the bottom of the car as it did. One of the main reasons we picked this property was its location to the river and the fishing. The posting of the property boasts about the great fishing and access to the river along with canoes. There was no information provided by the owner explaining how to get to the waterfront and there was no markings or trails that lead to the water. We managed to trek down the road through the wooded area and make our own path down to the river and more than likely on someone else's property. The experience was frustrating to say the least. It would have been nice to be provided the information to property access the riverfront. The house itself was clean. The listing also mentions not to bring groceries because of the farmer's markets in the area. But again, there was no information about farmers markets provided to us. You should definitely bring groceries with you because the closest grocery store is 30 minutes away. If you plan on doing any cooking, make sure you bring everything you need with you. The kitchen is not well equipped. Other than a small grill on the stove top, and a small pot, there wasn't anything else to cook on. Bring your own knives, frying pans, spices and trash can. You have to take your trash with you, when you leave, but it would have been nice to at least be provided a trash can in the kitchen to place a trash bag into. There is a trash compactor that we found about 10 mins away, again, would have been nice to be told about it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

Kathryn H., Bethesda, Maryland, USA

Rustic, nature retreat
Family of three (couple and adult daughter) enjoyed 4 day get away in this rustic, COVID-friendly house (good for social distancing). House is located on upper portion of 50 acre plot, which straddles roadway and railroad track, leading down to beautiful, wild and private river waterfront. Its a great hike down for nimble explorers (took us about 20 minutes to hike down); less suitable for young children, or anyone less steady on their feet. We had trouble with very sensitive lock on lower level sliding door - this was the only way to lock the property from outside. The manager was responsive - he sent someone to fix lock after we reported problem. However, lock only worked once after it was fixed and we couldn't get it to lock again. We chose not to have it fixed, and just kept our valuables with us. We enjoyed sitting on front porch/deck with morning coffee or evening drinks to watch birds, wild turkey and deer. Unfortunately two screens are missing from screen porch. No river view in full summer foliage, except sliver of river from master bedroom window. Air conditioning was good; wifi was ok. House, furniture, appliances, bathrooms and kitchen are dated. Kitchen was very basic, with very limited supplies - cabinets contained several almost empty vegetable oil bottles and coffee filters, but no salt or pepper. Non-stick pots and pans were quite pitted, and cutlery, dishes and cooking supplies are basic. Sheets, pillows and towels are serviceable - mattresses not particularly comfortable (we tried all three mattresses, before settling on least uncomfortable). Based on our 15 plus years of such rentals, we would expect either better quality or newer furnishings, linens, appliances and kitchen contents. We would not rent this property again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

constance c., lindenhurst

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Escape from Covid
We were looking for a quick weekend escape for a few days to just relax and chill. We found this wonderful property and enjoyed the peace and quiet. mornings and afternoons were spent on the deck looking out at the hawks and deer. We never even turned on the tv. We spent one afternoon boating on nearby Lake Wallenwaupack. We enjoyed a nice dinner at Rayvn & Robyn in Hawley, fabulous. The best was just hanging out together away from crowds bbq'ing with family and enjoying nature. I recommend a stay if you love peace & quiet and nature. The house was clean, bedding was comfortable and all linens were provided. Only drawbacks were could have used a few more towels and there were a lot of stairs, but most of the time was spent on the one floor so I wouldn't let that stop you from enjoying this wonderful mountain retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Nkosi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway to Unwind
Our family enjoys camping each summer, but with all the added stresses of 2020 thus far, camping wasn't in the cards either. We wanted all the benefits of the great outdoors, without the work of pitching tents and building fires. Wildcat Estate provided that balance. Our girls were excited to see deer, wild turkeys, chipmunks and hawks all from the balcony and front yard of the property. The sound of the waterfall and the stream running right beside the property is relaxing and a trail from the backyards provides really easy access for viewing. Take a 10 minute hike down to the river, and we were able to swim, see bald eagles and even catch some trout for dinner. We had a fantastic, relaxing week here and would definitely recommend for anyone who enjoys the above mentioned highlights. On the down side, we found the treehouse and slide not fit for use by our children. It was not cleaned in a while and also overrun with spiders, cobwebs, and squirrel debris. The children were disappointed that they couldn't use it. Also, I appreciated having an outdoor weber grill to use, but it was a little tricky without grilling utensils being available for use. The pros FAR outweigh the cons, and I would still recommend this property in a heartbeat. David, thank you for your responsiveness and tips on accessing the river through the week.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short vacation
Nice house. Very private up on the side of a small mountain. Access via a private rutted dirt road. At night can fall asleep while listening to the stream running nearby in the woods. Our favorite part was taking meals on the front balcony while enjoying the view and bird watching. Very peaceful and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020