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Ridge Run Retreat

Ridge Run Retreat

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Great Room - Wood burning fireplace (wood provided), 65 inch smart TV with cable
Great Room - Wood burning fireplace (wood provided), 65 inch smart TV with cable
MantleMount allows you to lower TV to eye level, even while using fireplace
Dining table with seating for 8 (extra chairs in closet for 10)
Back porch-fully screened.  Up in the trees-our favorite happy hour spot!

Overview of Ridge Run Retreat

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 102100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot TubHot TubHot Tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

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White Haven, PA
  • Popular LocationJack Frost Mountain Resort4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSplit Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark14 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Boulder Ski Area21 min drive
  • AirportAllentown, PA (ABE-Lehigh Valley Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

King Bed Suite

1 King Bed

Queen Bed Suite

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Upstairs Loft

4 Twin Futons

2 bathrooms

Front Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bathroom

+1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Ridge Run Retreat

Ski In-Ski Out/King Bed Suite-Book your winter getaway now!
Modern yet cozy, this family home in Snow Ridge Village at Jack Frost Mountain Resort offers ski in/ski out access and is on the same site as Jack Frost National Golf Club. My parents were the original owners and in 2020 my wife and I purchased the house and completed extensive renovations.

This is not our rental property, it is our second home that we love. It is important to us that our guests enjoy it just as much as we do. We personally manage the house and strive to communicate quickly and clearly with our guests. We visit a minimum of once a month to ensure a clean, comfortable and well-maintained home that everyone will enjoy.

Great Room - Wood burning fireplace (wood provided), 65 inch smart TV (with a MantleMount system that allows you to lower it to eye level-even while using the fireplace), multiple couches and seating options, free book library, games and puzzles, LED candles, bluetooth speaker.

Bedroom 1 - A King Bed Suite with attached full bath, including double vanity and soaking tub. Direct access to screened porch and 55 inch smart TV. All linens and organic bath products provided.

Bedroom 2 - A Queen Bed Suite with attached full bath (shared with upstairs bedrooms). 40 inch smart TV. All linens and organic bath products provided.

Bedroom 3 - Complete separate area for children (or adults!). Two twin beds. A sectional sofa (that converts to a queen bed), 50 inch smart TV ready to work with any gaming system you bring.

Loft - Four Ikea Utaker beds, stacked as daybeds, can unstack to create 4 separate sleeping areas. Multiple USB charging ports and outlets for everyone's devices. Game table with foosball, ping pong and more! Cabinet with board games, puzzles and art supplies.

Kitchen - FULLY Stocked. (Trust me, I cook Christmas dinner here) All new cookware and kitchen gear (please don't use metal on the non-stick pans). Instant Pot, toaster oven, rice cooker, griddle, waffle iron, immersion blender, hand mixer, stock pots, baking sheets, colanders, measuring cups/spoons, graters, microplaners, cutting boards and actually sharp chef knives...you get the gist-cooking is a priority for me and this kitchen is exceptional for a rental. (Gas grill is located on the front porch)

Beverage Station - Keurig coffee maker, Cuisinart coffee pot, hot water kettle. Hot chocolate and an assortment of coffee Keurig pods are provided. An assortment of teas are provided as well. There is also dedicated area for wine storage, corkscrews and a wine saver system (please leave the stoppers for the next guest).

Dining - Table is set for 8 (additional chairs in the front closet to squeeze in a few more). Tons of stoneware plates/bowls and utensils, new glasses and barware.

Front Porch - Porch swing. Small seating area for intimate conversation (my morning coffee spot). Gas grill. Rack for ski storage.

Back Porch - Fully screened. Rocking chairs for 4 and additional folding chairs in deck box. Hammock. Propane heater for cold nights.

Dedicated Work Space - Ergonomic chair and desk currently located in a nook in the Great Room but can be moved to any space.

Discounts: The Poconos are an ideal weekend getaway, but we do like to encourage longer stays. Please contact us using the “Contact Host” tab and we will offer you a discount for stays of 3 or more days during most of the year, or 4 plus days during the ski season.

Worth pointing out:
The home is air conditioned with a new mini split system. Each bedroom and the great room have individual units that can be set independently.

Mobility and stairs: All key rooms are on the ground floor with no internal steps. The main bedrooms, bathrooms, living and dining rooms, kitchen and porches are all on the same level. The “kids” bedroom and loft are the only spaces upstairs.

There are many good spaces for people to be social or work quietly. If you need to work from a laptop or have a meeting, or your kid needs to zoom into school, there is plenty of space for that to happen quietly while the rest of your group is having fun elsewhere in the house.

Uber and Lyft provide service to and from the house.

For skiers and snowboarders:
There is a flat and easy walking access trail to the Ridge Run ski slope at Jack Frost Mountain Resort. The distance from the house to Ridge Run is about 200 yards, less than a five minute walk. For any non-skiers who want to watch their family and friends schuss down the ski slope this trail offers easy access for viewing and a good spot to cheer them on.

For golfers:
On the same property and only a 5 minute drive from the house, Jack Frost National is rated one of the top 20 public courses in PA. The course is a 7200 yard mountain course set in an oak forest with great views. It has wide fairways and easily identifiable targets.

There are two other public courses within a 15 minute drive, Mountain Laurel and Split Rock Golf Clubs.

Wineries/Vineyards/Distilleries:
There are several wineries in the Poconos areas. Two of the best are about 25 miles from the house, and only 15 minutes apart, so you can visit them both on the same day if you’d like. Mountain View Vineyard in Stroudsburg is a winery, brewery and distillery offering tastings of wine, beer and spirits. It also has a small bistro with a menu that changes weekly. Blue Ridge Estate Winery is just down the road in Saylorsburg. You can bring your own picnic or they have cheese platters and brick oven pizza (the cauliflower gf pizza is amazing). Both places are child and pet friendly.
Also, only 5 minutes from the house, Holy Ghost Distillery is a small batch craft distillery and cocktail bar.

Mohegan Sun Casino and Arena is about 30 minutes away.

Hickory Run State Park is a gem about 20 minutes from the house. There is a sand beach swimming area on a lake with a snack bar that serves sandwiches, drinks, ice cream and snacks. It also has 44 total miles of hiking trails, most of which are short and suitable for young, older or inexperienced hikers. Popular trails include Hawk Falls and the surprisingly mellow Shades of Death trail. The park boasts numerous waterfalls, a disc golf course and one of the largest glacial boulder fields in the US. Several streams are stocked with trout for springtime fishing. Mountain laurel and rhododendrons are in peak bloom mid-June through mid-July. Late September through early November are great for fall foliage.

Austin T Blakeslee Natural Area. A small and beautiful park along the nearby Tobyhanna Creek. This is our go to spot for a short outing. The creek and creekside trail are gorgeous, and a full door-to-door, out and back excursion can be two hours or less.

The nearby Lehigh River offers some of the best rafting and tubing in eastern Pennsylvania. Numerous outfitters are located in White Haven and Jim Thorpe, both within 30 minutes of the house.

Francis E Walter Dam. The drive across the top of this local dam is stunning. Kayaking in the reservoir or hiking the shoreline and forest along the lake offers surprising isolation and a feel of real wilderness.

Bear Creek Preserve - Natural Lands Trust. My new local obsession. An expansive private nature preserve that is free and open to the public. There are many miles of challenging and beautiful hiking trails on varied terrain. It is easy to combine Bear Creek Preserve with Francis E Walter Dam on one excursion.

Horseback riding:
Daisy Field Farm is a private farm and wildlife preserve that is right down the road in White Haven, PA. It offers horseback riding, trail rides and other farm activities by appointment only. Please call ahead for reservations.

Mountain Creek Stable is 30 minutes away and also offers trail riding, pony rides and wagon rides for the whole family.

Shopping:
The Crossings Premium Outlets are 25 minutes away in Tannersville

Waterparks:
There are several water parks within 30 minutes of the house that offer day passes:
Kalahari Water Park
Great Wolf Lodge
Camelback Waterpark

Property manager

Nathaniel Hersh
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Fireplace: Guests will read and follow directions for using the fireplace. Directions are printed in the owner's manual in the house.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

White Haven

Located in White Haven, this vacation home is next to a golf course and in the mountains. Jack Frost Mountain Resort and Big Boulder Ski Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lehigh Gorge State Park and Nescopeck State Park. Traveling with kids? Make time for Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Pocono Raceway. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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White Haven, PA

What's nearby

  • Jack Frost Mountain Resort - 4 min drive
  • Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark - 14 min drive
  • Lake Harmony - 14 min drive
  • Big Boulder Ski Area - 21 min drive
  • Big Boulder Lake - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • Hickory Run Plaza Restaurant - 17 min drive
  • McDonald's - 14 min drive
  • Burger King - 14 min drive
  • IHOP - 17 min drive
  • Dunkin' - 13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ridge Run Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Ridge Run Retreat?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ridge Run Retreat located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this vacation home in White Haven is in the mountains, within 1 mi (2 km) of Lehigh River and Jack Frost Mountain Resort, and close to winter activities such as sledding. Split Rock Resort Indoor Waterpark and Lake Harmony are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa K., Ellicott City, MD

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Ski Weekend
This is a lovely property and is just as pictured. The owners have put a lot of attention into having lots of little amenities like games, books, cozy blankets, etc. Unit was fully stocked with soap's, paper products and firewood. Kitchen is fully stocked with nice knives, pots, coffee maker, and much more! With snow, you are able to walk to walk to ski in/out. Very convenient. Overall a very nice property and would definitely stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home Away from Home!
We stayed for 4 nights in mid-February and got to enjoy two great days of skiing at Jack Frost and Big Boulder (one ticket gets you into both) as well as a day at the nearby Kalahari indoor water park. The home is perfect, absolutely as described and well cared for by the owners. You can tell this is a second home and not just a rental property based on the condition of the home and all the little touches that make it great. My son absolutely loved the game table and we played all the options, many times over! We will absolutely book again when heading to the Poconos! Nate is super responsive and a great host. Thanks so much for welcoming us into your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girl's Weekend
We have been renting a place to get friends together for over 20 years now, and this was by far the best experience! Nate was attentive and easy to communicate with. Thank you for an amazing weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caryn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Even better the second time
This is the second time we have stayed at Nate's place and it did not disappoint. It is clean, roomy, and comfortable. Everything is as pictured and wonderfully maintained. Nate is an excellent host and easy to reach is needed. The house is close to Jack Frost. The location can't be beat. We will definitely be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect girls weekend
The house was absolutely lovely- so comfortable and cozy, lots of amenities, and the location was very peaceful. Nate & Laura were so extremely helpful and provided very clear instructions and information, and were very responsive with any questions we had. My friends and I had an amazing time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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Hosted by Nathaniel Hersh

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