Looking for a large Pocono chalet for up to 12 guests near Camelback and Kalahari? Welcome to Hopskip Home Designer Chalet, a newly renovated 5-bedroom retreat in the gated lake community of Penn Estates. Minutes from Camelback & Aquatopia (9mi), Kalahari (12mi), Mt. Airy Casino (10mi), Delaware Water Gap (10mi), and downtown Stroudsburg (6mi). Part of Hopskip Home, a curated collection of four designer Pocono chalets for memorable group getaways and 5-star stays.
We invite you to experience a stay at the Hopskip Home DESIGNER CHALET!
-----HOME HIGHLIGHTS-----
• Sleeps 10–12 | 5 bedrooms
• Karaoke lounge with stage, lights & microphones
• Movie lounge with 85" HDTV
• Expansive deck with dining area, grill & propane firepit
• Firepit yard with Adirondacks & swing chairs
• Bright open-concept living and dining area with high ceilings
• Modern kitchen with quartz countertops & new appliances
• Smart TVs, sound system, board games & family-friendly amenities
• Located in amenity-filled Penn Estates community near Camelback, Kalahari & Delaware Water Gap
• Centrally located to many top attractions
• Need to sleep up to 20? Book our Luxury Chalet and Designer Chalet, 1 house away from each other!
-----LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS-----
NEAR TOP POCONOS ATTRACTIONS
10-20 MINUTE RADIUS:
• Downtown Stroudsburg & East Stroudsburg • Camelback, Aquatopia & Camelbeach • Delaware Water Gap • Pocono Premium Outlets • Mt. Airy Casino • Pocono Beverage Trail faves like Mountainview, Silverback, Shawnee Craft, Barley Creek and more!
25-35 MINUTE RADIUS:
• Kalahari Resort • Shawnee, Jack Frost & Big Boulder • Bushkill Falls • TreeVentures • Pocono Raceway and more!
-----COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS-----
AMENITY-FILLED PENN ESTATES COMMUNITY
• Private, safe, gated community (community registration required - see "Guest Access" for more details)
• Highland Lake with lake “beach” for swimming, kayaking and fishing (3 min drive to lake), scenic picnic pavillion
• Tennis, pickle, basketball and volleyball courts
• Children's playgrounds
• Game Room with ping pong, pool and foosball tables
• Archie's Corner, a convenience store/deli
• Outdoor pools (summer season only, refer to POOL HOURS under "Guest Access" for more details)
-----YOUR PREMIER HOSTS-----
Hi, we’re your Premier Hosts, Graham & Krista, a husband and wife team and owners of Hopskip Home, a collection of four vacation rental houses across the Poconos. We renovated and designed everything in the home for you to have a wonderful and thoughtful 5-STAR stay.
Check out all of our Hopskip Home VRBO listings especially if this one is booked for your dates.
(1) Luxury Chalet | East Stroudsburg
(2) Retro Chalet | Bushkill
(3) Modern Chalet | Pocono Lake
WANT TO VACATION WITH MORE FRIENDS AND STAY CLOSE TOGETHER? This home (sleeps 12) and our Luxury Chalet (sleeps 8) are only 1 house away. Book them both!
-----WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE SAID-----
"Excellent location and perfect house. We had everything we need. Very comfortable and cozy. We really enjoyed the trip. Recommended 100%. We will go back for sure!" -Luis
"Great location and very informative hosts. We loved our stay here!" -James
-----OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS-----
• We have curated our top recommendations for you to have the best Pocono stay ever!
• We can recommend our favorite nearby local and state parks, hiking trails, biking trails, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, skiing, golfing, horseback riding, wine tasting, ATVing, paintballing, rollerskating, bowling, zip lining and more!
• We can also recommend fabulous restaurants, unique local shops, top attractions, happening nightlife spots, popular tours, fun festivals and more gems!
-----MORE ABOUT YOUR VACATION CHALET-----
EXTERIOR
• Expansive deck with treetop views
• Dining area with gas grill
• Lounge area with propane firepit
• Built-in wood burning firepit with Adirondacks
LIVING ROOMS
• Main Living Room (middle level) and Lounge (lower level)
• Smart HDTVs (log into your own TV app accounts)
• Board games and card games
• Note: indoor fireplace is for decoration only
KITCHEN & DINING
• Renovated kitchen with new cabinets, quartz countertops and appliances
• GE Café refrigerator, electric range/oven, dishwasher, microwave
• Coffee maker, toaster, blender
• Pots, pans, plates, bowls, utensils, cups, mugs, wine glasses, serveware and more
• Children's dishware, utensils and high chair
• ESSENTIALS PROVIDED: 1 roll paper towel, garbage bags, dish soap, dish tabs, sponge
• Large indoor dining table seats 10
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS
• Primary Bedroom: queen bed, high ceilings (upper level)
• Bedroom 2: full bed (upper level)
• Bedroom 3: full bed (upper level)
• Bedroom 4: full-over-full bunk bed (middle level)
• Bedroom 5: queen bed (lower level)
• Pack N Play travel crib (bring sheets)
• New memory foam mattresses
• Hotel-grade linens by Standard Textile
• Closets, hangers and drawers to unpack
BATHROOMS
• Three full bathrooms, fully renovated
• ESSENTIALS PROVIDED: 1 bath towel per guest, 1 roll toilet paper per bathroom, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer
MORE FEATURES
• Hopskip Home online Welcome Book with our top curated recommendations (we've almost tried it all for you!)
• Pocono guidebooks
• On-site parking for up to 5 cars
• Air conditioning (mini splits) & heating (mini splits and electric baseboards)
• Full-sized front loader washer and dryer
• Free Wi-Fi, dedicated work desk in Bedroom 2
• Mudroom bench and hooks
-----MANDATORY COMMUNITY REGISTRATION-----
• Guests must e-sign a mandatory Penn Estates Community Short-Term Registration Form prior to arrival to gain access into the community
• PROPERTY USE & LIABILITY WAIVER: Guests will also need to e-sign a property use and liability waiver to use the house amenities including the firepits.
• Form will be sent upon booking. You will need to provide your email, full names of all guests, if under/over age 21 and all cars (max 4 cars).
• The HOA registration fee is included in your total price
• If you do not complete the registration by 5pm at least 3 days prior to arrival, the HOA charges an extra $25 expedited registration fee which you would be responsible for
• If you need to modify your registration form after it has been submitted to the HOA, there is a $25 re-registration fee
• No modifications can be made to registered guests and cars within 24hrs prior to arrival
• POOL HOURS: please message to confirm outdoor pool hours. Outdoor pools are open daily from June 20,2026 to Labor Day, generally from 11am-8pm. Outdoor pools are open on weekends only from Memorial Day weekend to June 19, 2026.
-----OTHER THINGS TO NOTE-----
• REMEMBER TO BRING • coffee, milk, sugar, s’mores supplies, bathing suits, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, sunblock, bug spray, sports equipment to play tennis, volleyball or basketball, fishing rods (PA fishing license needed—fill out online), kayak or canoe
• 3-STORY HOUSE • Guests must be able to climb stairs.
• NATURE-Y THINGS • The chalet is located in a very wooded setting. You may encounter wild animals (mostly deer), spiders, flying insects and more critters.
• BURN BANS • From time to time, the community may issue burn bans where firepits cannot be lit due to increased risk of wildfires (but you can use the BBQ gas grill). There is a $500 fine if you light a firepit during a burn ban.
• POOL & OTHER AMENITY CLOSURES • The community may close pools, lakes and other amenities due to weather, power outages or other circumstances. We have no control over this and cannot issue a refund if they are not available for use.
-----HOUSE RULES-----
• EARLY CHECK IN/OUT: We offer early check in/out options for a small fee subject to availability. Please inquire for more details.
• CHECK OUT INSTRUCTIONS: Please turn lights off, turn down heat/AC, close all windows, lock the doors, bring trash out. Failure to remove garbage and recycling upon check out will result in a fine of $25/per bag imposed by the cleaners.
• RENTERS, GUESTS & MAX OCCUPANCY: All guests must be registered on the HOA registration form. Visitors are not allowed. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No third party bookings (the booker has to be staying at the house, you cannot book on behalf of someone else). Home occupancy not to exceed 10 adults and 5 cars.
• IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION: Your stay will be immediately terminated without refund for violating rules on pets, parties, max occupancy, smoking and tampering with Wifi and security devices.
• PET VIOLATIONS: Guest will pay any additional pet cleaning fees as assessed by the cleaners.
• COMMUNITY RULES: Zero tolerance fireworks policy, guest will pay $500 fine. Zero tolerance burning a firepit during a community-wide burn ban (signs are posted at all entrance gates), guest will pay $500 fine.
• QUIET HOURS: 9pm (Sun-Thu) and 10pm (Fri-Sat), guest will pays ticket.
• SPEED LIMIT: 25 mph unless otherwise posted, guest will pays ticket.
• FIRE SAFETY: Gas grill, electric range, propane firepit and wood burning firepit must be used responsibly and attended at all times. If propane tank runs out, you can refill or exchange it nearby and we will reimburse you. Firepit must be extinguished fully. Smoking, vaping, candles and incense are not allowed in the house or on the deck.
• OWNER’S BELONGINGS: supply closet remains locked. All items in the home are the property of the owners. Additional fees will apply for any missing or damaged items.
• DAMAGE FEES: Renter is liable for any and all damage to the property during their stay. Any damage caused will be charged. All damage must be reported immediately to the owner. Stickers, tape, markers, paints, glitter, glue, slime and putty are not allowed. Additional fees will apply for any damages these items cause.
• THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION respecting the house rules and taking care of the property as if it was your own. We hope you enjoy your stay at the Hopskip Home Chalet!
