Near the slopes.Within a 5-minute walk of this Lackawaxen vacation home, you'll find Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain and Lower Thunder. Snowbird and Devil's Dip are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Snowbird - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lower Thunder - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Lake Wallenpaupack - 27 min drive - 24.4 km
Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 48 min drive - 58.0 km
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 83 min drive
Restaurants
The Summit at Masthope - 13 min walk
Three Hammers Winery - 15 min drive
Back to Bakers - 26 min drive
Forest Edge Restaurant - 14 min drive
The Laundrette - 33 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.
Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views
**PLEASE READ THE PROPERTY DESCRIPTION BELOW AND BE SURE TO READ OUR RATES DISCLAIMER AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS DESCRIPTION** OUR GUESTS VACATIONS ARE SO IMPORTANT TO US AND WE HOPE YOU STAY WITH US!!!
Discounts available for 3 & 4 night bookings! (applicable depending on season, please inquire within)
***We will provide $150 towards renter’s passes for access to Masthope Mountain Community amenities. Any additional costs are to be covered by guests. Passes are $12 per day, per pass. A maximum amount of 12 passes may be purchased per day, limiting visitors to the pool and lake to 12 each day.
Location: Poconos, Northeastern Mountains, Pennsylvania, USA (Slope-side next to lodge, pool, water slides etc on Ski-Big Bear Mountain).
Castle like, grand house (Built 2008 & Remodeled In 2016) with 2 theaters, 3 Jacuzz's, Sauna, Game Room, Play Station 3, X-Box, *There is a Nintendo Switch dock, but no console* Computer, Hi speed internet, designer furniture, ultra high-end surround sound, 25 speakers, 5 plasmas, Play Hi-Def Games, Movies and TV on the 14 feet drop-down TV/movie screen in living room and a 12' screen in the theater, 3 Jacuzzis, pool, Shuffle board table (replacement from bubble hockey), Pro Kitchen with 4' wide Tapan-Yaki griddle, just like in a Japanese steak house. Closest home to the brand-new ski & pool lodge, which is adjacent to the tennis courts, swimming pool, country store, restaurant, bar, playground, basketball, tennis courts. There is also a community boating lake, beach, fitness center and equestrian center.
Twin master bedrooms, baths and showers have built in stereos.
A Very Special Estate: Welcome to Himmlischer Chateau (Heavenly Home), where the dream, group vacation experience comes together through the eyes of an award-winning developer and theme park designers. Himmlischer is more than a house – it is an entertainment venue purposely designed for groups of all ages. This may well be the nicest house for rent in the Poconos but why take our word for it, click the web site link at the bottom and read our customer reviews.
Location Details: Location Himmlischer is located at the top of a private four season community complex, offering year round activities. The lodge, restaurant, bar, food market, pool, tiki bar, waterslides, tennis, basketball, volleyball, and bocci ball courts are right next to the house at the lodge. You won't get run over while teaching your kids how to ski here and you park just once and ski-in and out the whole week. There is also a fitness center, beach, horseback riding, fishing, boats and sport courts to use. A spa with indoor pool, golf, rafting, canoeing, paintball, Eagle Institute observation area, museums, miniature golf, go carts, batting cages antiquing and family fun park are all minutes away.
House Design: The center piece of the top floor is a commercial, Tapan-Yaki steak house kitchen and nicer furniture and cabinets than I have in my own home. Before drafting the house, we blueprinted the fun for every activity and part of our think-tank process was considering where adults and children of each age group would congregate. Adults savor the top floor most often and teenagers congregate in the game room. We put plasma TV’s and DVD players in 3 of the bedrooms so that parents can put cartoons on for toddlers. The first floor was designed for families with the youngest children in mind. Since they are usually the first to wake up and go to the game room theater, everyone else above them can still get some sleep. We also recognized how hard it can be to get kids to eat when they are having fun, so we put an extra kitchen on this level and a card table. Every conceivable thing that you will do here, we have done at other rentals and brainstormed about making it better.
***RATES DISCLAIMER*** BEFORE YOU SUBMIT A RESERVATION REQUEST PLEASE REVIEW OUR LAST PHOTO IN OUR PHOTO ALBUM FOR ACTUAL RATES TO CONFIRM. PLEASE NOTE THAT OUR RATES ARE NOT 100% COMPATIBLE WITH HOMEAWAYS RATE ESTIMATING SYSTEM. IF YOU SUBMIT REQUEST TO BOOK IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOUR RESERVATION IS CONFIRMED. SOMETIMES THE RATES ARE LOWER THAT WHAT HOMEAWAY CALCULATES AND SOMETIMES THE RATES ARE HIGHER SOMETIMES DEPENDING ON THE STAY, WE ARE OFFERING DISCOUNTS SO PLEASE INQUIRE WITHIN FOR ACTUAL RATES. WE DO OUR BEST TO KEEP OUR RATES CLOSE TO ACCURATE BUT DO NOT MAINTAIN CALENDAR RATES MANY YEARS INTO THE FUTURE AND WE ALSO OFFER DISCOUNTS AND VARIABLE RATES BASED ON THE NUMBER OF NIGHTS TAKEN WHICH HOMEAWAY CAN NOT ACCOMODATE FOR IN THEIR QUOTING SYSTEM*** PLEASE LOOK AT THE LAST PHOTO IN OUR LISTING TO CONFIRM RATES AND IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION -- PLEASE INQUIRE WITHIN BEFORE SUBMITTING A RESERVATION REQUEST THAT IF INCORRECT, WILL BE MODIFIED TO REFLECT ACCURATE PRICING.
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Property located in a resort
Unit size: 4,057 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Guest is required to sign Renter Agreementand Community Form. Security deposit required of up to $800
Minimum age to rent is 28 years old. Maximum allowance 16 people. Maximum parking 6 cars
No smoking/ No parties or events/Pets allowed (2 pet max). Additional pet fees will apply.
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views to the airport?
This vacation home is 50.2 mi (83-min drive) away from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views to the beach?
This vacation home is 14.9 mi (31-min drive) from Gravel Beach and 15 mi (31-min drive) from Sandy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!
Does Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views have a pool?
Yes, there's a heated pool.
Does Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views to downtown Lackawaxen?
This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Lackawaxen.
Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 83 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 83 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Heather Y., New Hope
Apr 7, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Welcomes pets. Has a great game room wit a pool table and shuffleboard. Beautiful and comfortable home!
Heather Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
10/10 Excellent
Jared O.
Mar 11, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
We had an amazing family vacation at Himmlischer Chateau! The location is perfect for skiing, and even for those of us learning, it was so convenient to hit the slopes. The house itself is stunning—spacious, beautifully decorated, and so comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked, which made cooking for the whole family easy and enjoyable. The beds are incredibly comfortable, and the linens feel luxurious, which made waking up each morning a treat. Every little detail, from the cozy living areas to the thoughtful touches around the house, made our stay feel special. It was such a relaxing and memorable getaway, and we can’t wait to come back!
Jared O.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Francesco C.
Feb 15, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Let me start by saying that my entire family enjoyed the house and we plan on inquiring again next year to rent this house for our annual winter escape. The house was everything that I excepted, the bedroom layout was perfect for my children and grandchildren. In spite of the -21 wind chill temp the house was very comfortable, and the fireplaces were a bonus. The large projection TV was a hit especially watching the Super Bowl on it. The dining and kitchen layout worked great for us to all eat together. This is by far the best house that I have ever returned, and I rent homes 2X per year. Thank you for letting us enjoy this house.
Francesco C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
S
Feb 2, 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Host was incredibly kind, thoughtful and responsive. This is a family-owned place and it shows!
S
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Tami K.
Dec 30, 2025
Well, there was really no counter space, a big hibachi grill in the middle of the kitchen that we were not allowed to use, as well as a wonderful wood burning fireplace that was also off limits. Sliding doors we were not allowed to open. There were a lot of restrictions for this house. More than I have encountered in any other rental.
Tami K.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jobin V.
Nov 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very nice house
Jobin V.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam O.
Aug 18, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time at this rental. It was exactly what we needed for a nice long weekend in the summer. We used the amenities provoded by the community they were in and the kids had a blast. Everyone on the trip was extremely happy with the properry, the professionalism and the ease of renting through them. Great all around. Will definitely be looking to stay at this rental again as well as other properties managed by them.
Adam O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael Y.
Aug 14, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great and fit a group of 12 adults perfectly.
Michael Y.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl C.
Jul 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The property was well maintained and met all our needs. It will be on our return list for sure as we have stayed in several homes in this community over the years and this one beat them by a mile.
Cheryl C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt M.
Apr 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
We had a blast at this hoise. My only complaint was the hood system over the grill wasn’t the best. The top level smelled like whatever had had cooked the night before. Overall the house was a blast.
Matt M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L., USA
Jan 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great time away with some old buddies!!!
A bunch of guys got together to watch football and eat! Perfect location, excellent place and great owners!!!!
Robert L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis M.
Jan 1, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas Ski Trip
Property is as advertised; Perfect for 8 adults and 4 kids Ages 6 mos to 5 yrs old. Property manager was very attentive with thoughtful posted FAQ's and house manual. Sufficiently equipped and close to mountain activities even when insufficient snow for ski-in ski-out. Kitchen is well equipped to cook every night with a full crew. We were able to locate a baby rental company to bring some cribs in which easily fit into the two bedrooms across from the two master bedrooms. Look forward to our next visit. Ski mountain is very young family friendly with plenty of beginner areas. This was a warm and rainy (mostly misty) Christmas and the ski mountain teams made the most out of constantly deteriorating conditions to enable keeping the mountain open the entire time - not an easy task without mother nature accommodating with colder temps to make snow..
Dennis M.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dom jr C.
Aug 28, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
My family and I had THE ABSOLUTE BEST TIME in this home. Between the cooking and relaxing in the hot, to also playing games and movie night. This house was hands down breathtaking. Thank you from the Capomolla family
Dom jr C.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dominic L.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay, relaxing in a great home.
Great home. Very Clean, all amenities you can imagine.
Our family had such a great time!
Dominic L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katelyn B.
May 30, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun & Relaxation
The property is everything it says it is… and more! The house is beautiful and well laid out to give us both a place to gather together (9 of us) and spaces to spend time alone/as couples, if needed. The check in process and communication of the homeowners was easy and accurate. It is in a community setting that requires day passes for the amenities nearby and in my option are well worth it! You can walk to the main lodge area through the back yard (in the summer). The pool and the pond (more like a lake) with a beach were both close day trips that made everyone happy. We made almost all our meals in the amazing kitchen but there are restaurants nearby if that’s more your style. Highly recommend!
Katelyn B.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ralph A.
Feb 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful House in a Beautiful Location
We booked the chateau for my parter's 50th birthday and spent the weekend with a group of friends. The property rep was very responsive and made the rental process easy. The property itself was beautiful and everyone was impressed by the space, the location, and the thoughtfulness of how everything was laid out. We will definitely be renting this space in the future for more group getaways!
Ralph A.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angela S.
Jan 23, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Accurate
The pictures on the website is exactly how the place looks. The only I think they should mention, it has 3 levels with the kitchen at the top. A very beautiful place
Angela S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
Jan 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
3 Generation Christmas
The property was as expected. Nice bedrooms, although double bunks in the two single rooms would be better than the futon and air mattress offerings. Also the queen bed caves in the middle and really needs to be another King. The bathrooms in the masters are a bit odd in that there is no door between the bedroom door and the shower so if you hop out of the shower and someone walks in the bedroom….The theater sound also needed adjustment as the surround sounds needed to be deafening in order to hear the dialogue. I’d also like another dining table option as it sleeps 14 but only has 8 dining chairs. But overall it is a nice house with nice views and is on the slope. It made for a great Christmas!
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Josephine G.
Dec 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Special place
I travel with my family every year, we try to find special places to gather and this definitely makes it for us. The living room and game room are ideal for watching movies or playing, which means a lot if you travel with children. I think we found a special one here.
Josephine G.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
Dec 15, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
More than expected
The house has way more bells and whistles than I though. The family had a great time and kids loved the theater.
Jason M.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Bob C.
Dec 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Built for a group
This place is built for a group to bond and enjoy each other in a wonderful setting.
Bob C.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Tracey K.
Dec 12, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Incredible house!
This place is great for a girls getaway. We had a blast sitting on the porch, enjoying the hot tub and enjoying wine with old friends! The house has multiple master bedrooms so we all had a nice space to unplug and relax. The house was clean and well stocked. We loved the mountain store that had groceries, a great deli and made to order sandwiches for pick up. The teppanyaki griddle is really unique and it was fun to sit around the griddle and cook while we talked. I’d like to bring my family back next time to enjoy with my kids!
Tracey K.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Whitney L.
Dec 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Just WOW
My family and I visited Himmlischer Chateau this past week. We had a great time. We enjoyed the home and all the amenities the community offered. My three kids had a blast! My video game obsessed son loved the game room and putting his Nintendo Switch on the Big Screen. My daughter and I had fun baking in the kitchen and making memories, while enjoying the view of the mountain. We also taught our youngest son to ski on the mountain, which has a great hill for beginners. We found the home to be very clean, and loved all the white linens, and fresh white duvet covers on each bed. The local property managers live in the community and we’re so accommodating. We will be back next season for sure!
Whitney L.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Shondell R., Philadelphia
Dec 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great property, very clean and relaxing
Shondell R.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Puck A.
Dec 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property!
Really enjoyed the property! The perfect mix of communal and personal space for large groups. Highly recommend!