Hot Tub, Game Room, Pet Friendly, Fire Pit, Pools

Summary:
Welcome to Tall Pines Retreat, located in the amenity-filled Emerald Lakes community in the Poconos. This cozy vacation home features a soothing hot tub, a game room with ping-pong, air hockey, and arcade games, a comforting fire pit, and a master suite with a king bed! Guests have access to popular HOA amenities – indoor and outdoor pools, lakes and beaches, sports courts, and game rooms. This is the perfect retreat for your next family getaway. Book today to discover fun in the Poconos!

The Space:
SPECIAL AMENITIES & SPACES:
● Hot tub!
● Game room w/ air hockey, ping-pong, arcade machine & more!
● Dogs welcome! ($100 fee per dog)
● Emerald Lakes community amenities access available for a fee (see Other Things to Note section): 5 scenic lakes, 2 beaches, indoor & outdoor pool, game/arcade room, sauna, grill & bar, playgrounds, basketball, tennis, pickleball, & beach volleyball courts, fishing (catch & release), boating (electric motors only)
● Master suite w/ king bed
● Roku smart TVs in all rooms - stream your favorite apps
● Wood-burning fireplace + outdoor fire pit w/ firewood provided!
● 3 decks w/ furniture
● A/C & heat in all rooms
● Gas grill
● Close proximity to popular Poconos attractions
● High-speed Wi-Fi

OTHER FEATURES:
● Remodeled, fully stocked & equipped kitchen
● Work desk
● Kuerig, coffee pot, and kettle with complimentary coffee and tea
● Complimentary pack-n-play and high chair
● Washer/Dryer
● Board games, puzzles & books
● Ceiling fans in all bedrooms & living spaces
● Dog bed
● Driveway parking for up to 8 vehicles
● Filtered water dispenser

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENT:
● Master Bedroom: 1 king
● Bedroom 2: 1 queen
● Bedroom 3: 2 twin over full bunk beds
● Living room: couch

KITCHEN:
● Microwave
● Fridge/Freezer w/ ice & water dispenser
● Toaster oven
● Electric stove/oven
● Blender
● Keurig dual coffee machine w/ single cup & full pot options
● Dishwasher
● Cooking basics
● Tableware & cutlery
● Spices
● Grilling utensils
● Baking basics
● Cutting boards
● Kettle

ESSENTIALS & EXTRAS:
● Linens, pillows & towels
● Shampoo, conditioner & body wash
● Iron + board
● Laundry detergent, dishwasher detergent & dishwashing soap
● Clothing storage: dressers, closets w/ hangers & luggage racks
● Hair dryer
● Basic cleaning supplies
● Vacuum, broom & dustpan, & mop
● Snow shovel
● Smoke alarms
● Carbon monoxide detectors
● Fire extinguisher
● First aid kit

Guest Access:
● Self-check-in with keyless entry - Access code will be sent out once the rental agreement is signed
● Driveway parking for up to 8 vehicles
● Emerald Lakes Association community amenities access
● Early check-in and late check-out may be accommodated with a fee of $50 each. Please contact us to see if we can accommodate your request. Payment will only be collected once we confirm that your request can be accommodated.
● Late check-out without our approval will be subject to a penalty of up to $500

The Neighborhood:
Enjoy the Emerald Lakes community amenities (seasonal) for a small fee:
● 2 beaches & 5 lakes
● indoor & outdoor pools
● boating & fishing
● game/arcade rooms
● sauna
● grill & bar
● community center events like bingo
● playgrounds
● basketball, tennis, pickleball & beach volleyball courts

10 minute drive to:
● Camelback Mountain Ski Resort
● Kalahari Resort & Indoor Waterpark
● Pocono Raceway
● Pocono Manor Golf Course
● Pinecrest Lake Golf Course
● Summit Lanes Bowling
● State Game Lands
● Gorilla Grove Treetop Adventures
● Aldi / ShopRite / CVS / Walmart / Dollar Tree
● plenty of restaurants & fast food options

20 minute drive to:
● Mount Airy Casino & Resort
● Tobyhanna State Park
● Big Pocono State Park
● Big Boulder Mountain
● Jack Frost Ski Resort
● Great Wolf Lodge Water Park
● multiple hiking trails

30 minute drive to:
● Shawnee Mountain
● Hickory Run State Park
● Penn's Peak concert venue

● Lots of hiking, fishing, hunting, and area/community activities

Getting Around:
Car, bike, or walk within the community. You will need a car to go anywhere outside of the community. Uber and taxi cabs are available in the area, but can have long wait times or be difficult to find.

We strongly recommend that you travel in an AWD/4WD vehicle. We are located in the mountains and roads tend to be sloped and can get very icy.

Other Things to Note:
The rental agreement will be sent to you once the reservation is accepted. Your booking is only confirmed once it is signed. Kindly complete it within 24 hours to secure your reservation. If not signed within the deadline, your booking may be cancelled with no refund.

Pet fee is $100 per dog. Note that most booking platforms only charge 1 pet fee. Please let us know how many dogs you will be bringing so we can request the appropriate fees.

Guests are REQUIRED to register online with Emerald Lakes. Wander Home will process the registration for all renters.
● $100 FEE for late registrations or last-minute bookings made less than 48 hours prior to check-in

Optional community amenities passes are available for purchase at the community office for an additional charge. Children 2 years old and under are free. Fees are as follows:
● 1-day pass - $20 per person
● 3-day pass - $30 per person
● 7-day pass - $50 per person

Please note, the fees listed above are not our fees as the hosts, but fees the community requires all guests to pay to cover the costs associated with operating and maintaining all the great amenities and facilities at Emerald Lakes.

POOLS:
● Please check with the community office/lodge for the schedule of the pools. In general, the indoor pool is open year-round, while the outdoor pool is open during the summer months. (Schedules are subject to change without prior notice)

LAKES AND BEACHES (seasonal):
● Open from dawn to dusk beginning June 12th.
● Swim at your own risk. No lifeguards on duty.

Wander Home requires that all guests have their profile 100% verified. Please upload government issued ID and payment method in your account settings, as well as sending us a photo of your ID after booking confirmation.

For non-Airbnb reservations ONLY, any eligible refunds are subject to a 6% processing fee & adding the damage waiver fee ($40) is MANDATORY. This fee will be added to the reservation once confirmed.

Given the rural setting of the property, occasional sightings of ants, spiders, and flying insects may occur despite our year-round pest control efforts. We strive to manage these encounters to the best of our ability.

NOTE: We provide enough essential items to cover stays of about 2-3 nights. If you need more supplies during your stay, you can visit one of the following nearby stores: ShopRite, Weis Market, ALDI.

When drought, weather or other conditions present an unusual fire risk, a burn ban may be imposed by the community without prior notice.

SECURITY CAMERAS / AUDIO RECORDING DEVICES:
● The property has 3 security cameras and 2 noise monitoring devices on-site, all on the exterior of the house and in plain site
● 1 doorbell camera at the main entry door on the rear deck
● 1 doorbell camera at the slider door on the front deck
● 1 floodlight camera at the garage door, facing the driveway
● 1 noise monitoring device on front deck
● 1 noise monitoring device on rear deck

A fishing license is required by PA for anyone 16 and older. Any fish caught must be released back into the lake.

Interaction with Guests:
We are here for you during your stay, but our level of interaction is up to you. We are only a phone call or message away. You and your party will be able to self-check-in upon arrival.

Please remember that you are staying in a house, not a hotel. Please treat the space with respect. If any problems arise we will do our best to take action ASAP, but there is no one living on-site 24/7.