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Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views

Family-friendly ski-in/ski-out vacation home with water park

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Interior
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms5 bathrooms377 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Lackawaxen, PA
  • Place, Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Snowbird
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Lower Thunder
    ‪6 min walk‬

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About the area

Lackawaxen

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).

What's nearby

  • Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Snowbird - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lower Thunder - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 23 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Bethel Woods Center For The Arts - 33 min drive - 45.1 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
  • ‪Blue Fox Motel & Restaurant - ‬26 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.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Griddle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • 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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Ski-In/Out, 2 Game Theaters, Hibachi Grill, 2 Masters, Hot Tub & Slope Views Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 82 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 82 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 82 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 82 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 82 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared O.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Francesco C.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness
Host was incredibly kind, thoughtful and responsive. This is a family-owned place and it shows!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Tami K.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jobin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was a very nice house
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam O.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great and fit a group of 12 adults perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl C.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert L., USA

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!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis M.

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..
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dom jr C.

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
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dominic L.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn B.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph A.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josephine G.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Built for a group

This place is built for a group to bond and enjoy each other in a wonderful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracey K.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney L.

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!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shondell R., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing

Great property, very clean and relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Puck A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Property!

Really enjoyed the property! The perfect mix of communal and personal space for large groups. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

Steve H., Neptune City

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok stay. Should be better for this price point.

I will start out by saying it was good to get to the mountain to disconnect and relax for a reset. Now I will get to the rundown of the property. When we pulled up and saw the outside we all were like "Oh no...what did we do!!???". We got in and looked around and at quick glance we were like this is awesome. The good points are it was quiet, the deer were everywhere and wild turkeys walking through as well. Kitchen, dining room and living room area was large and spacious. The big screen TVs and pool table awesome. Now let's get to what was not good. Hair in the shower, sticky residue on the kitchen chairs and floor. Food residue on dishes and pots and pans. The cushions on the dining room chairs felt like you were sitting on a toilet seat We also experienced broken windows, blinds and furniture as well as missing window screens. The AC/Heating vents were filthy in the living room and dining room area. Cobwebs were prevalent in the windows as well. The beds were noisey everytime you rolled over and the walls and floors are soooo paper thin you fell like you are part of the conversation in the other room and on the other floor. The close proximity to the ski lift is cool but off season you are looking at maintenance equipment. Whatever you do, make sure you have everything you need from the store when get there because running to any sizeable store like Walmart is a 1 hour travel ordeal roundtrip not counting time spent shopping. Thank God for our Instacart delivery person on one day that we were not feeling the drive. Oh..and we had to do some cleaning before we checked out which is odd. Not sure who is in charge of maintenance but the owner should get his money back from whoever he hired. If it is the owner maintaining this place he needs help or some training. The booking process and tons of forms to sign is way over the type for this property. I signed less paperwork to stay in a way better property in Kauai. I can honestly say this is a one and done for me and my family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022