[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Your Home Away From Home! Vacation home in Jim Thorpe with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335300/34335221/61d37df0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335300/34335221/943239a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335300/34335221/69122a0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335300/34335221/a46e711b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34340000/34335300/34335221/w799h599x1y1-ffe56535.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Van Pelt House, a charming 1853 coal miner's home, offers a cozy retreat in the heart of town. Unwind on the deck with loved ones and enjoy scenic views or gather around the gas Fire Pit on the new patio overlooking downtown. With WiFi, an Electric Fireplace, and plush Queen Sleeper Sofa in the living room to Fully Functional Kitchen for meal prep. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Your Home Away From Home! This welcoming small 2 story house is circa 1853 and is where the coal miners lived. We have created a very comfortable, private, cozy and safe environment for our guests. All you need to bring is your enthusiasm for a great vacation. Relax on the deck with a drink and your loved ones and look out over town through the beautiful scenery. Last summer we added a beautiful new patio with a gas Fire Pit on the side of the house! Also overlooking it downtown, take your drinks outside and enjoy. Due to COVID I am no longer serving a continental breakfast! The Van Pelt House is right in the heart of town but secluded and private. Steps away from shops, biking, hiking, rafting, in restaurants and entertainment. This is the perfect place for a romantic weekend or a family vacation. Walk into the house and you are in the living room with a Flat-screen Smart TV, Electric Fireplace, WiFi, Air-conditioner and a leather Queen Sleeper Sofa with a plush mattress. Continue on and you have a Fully Functional Kitchen that we are upgrading. Attached Deck right out the kitchen door. We have added a lovely patio on the side of the house with a fire pit. A wonderful space to sit with a glass of wine and take in the view! If you choose to go out to eat, restaurants are all walking distance from the house. No need to drive anywhere. Upstairs is the Master Bedroom with very comfortable Queen Mattress ,Ceiling fan and Air-conditioning, a Sitting Room with a new Futon and a Full Bath with Claw Foot Tub. The Van Pelt House is available for the weekend, week, month or for extended stays. PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROPERTY SLEEPS A MAXIMUM OF 4 PEOPLE. Pets only allowed Linens and towels are supplied. Bike and ski storage is available. Keywords: Private & secluded Row House, hiking, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, kayaking, skiing, paint ball, fishing, hunting, Mauch Chunk Lake Park, Big Boulder, Lake Harmony, Blue Mountain Ski Area, Fall Foliage, Olde Time Christmas, Mauch Chunk Opera House, Penns Peak, Festivals, Glen Onoko Falls, Asa Packer Mansion, Harry Packer Mansion, Old Jail, Mauch Chunk Museum. Fire Pit and patio.Pets only allowed if they are crated.$50 non refundable.You must ask permission. Thank you ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Well-lit path to entrance - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: The house is smoke free. You can smoke outside the ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the city center - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% of food locally-sourced - Eco-friendly cleaning products used - Local artist showcase - Locally-owned and organized tours and activities - Recycling - Unit size: 900 square feet - Vegan dining options - Vegetarian dining options ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/52000000/51880000/51876800/51876798/w1239h827x0y0-8918b4f3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### A cozy place in the mountains Jim Thorpe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 61 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=51876798&PinnedHotelID=51876798&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62960000/62957700/62957638/f27a93eb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pocono Jim Thorpe1 - close to everything1 Jim Thorpe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=62957638&PinnedHotelID=62957638&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49190000/49185200/49185109/b38a3562.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pocono Jim Thorpe home - close to everything Jim Thorpe - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.2 Wonderful 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=49185109&PinnedHotelID=49185109&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65340000/65330600/65330549/6e35c6ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Jim Thorpe minutes away! 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No loud parties or noise! No fireworks No cooking on fire pit! Do not unplug WiFi or patio lights Security device on site ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: No large dogs. There is a fee. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are allowed. We don't supply a crib. ### Events No events allowed No parties and no unauthorized guests staying in t ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted The house is smoke free. You can smoke outside the ## 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 Note from host: No parties and no unauthorized guests staying in t This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products 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 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Your Home Away Home House Jim Thorpe Your Home Away Home Jim Thorpe Private vacation home Your Home Away From Home! Jim Thorpe Jim Thorpe Your Home Away From Home! Private vacation home Your Home Away From Home! Jim Thorpe Your Home Away Home House Your Home Away Home Private vacation home Your Home Away From Home! Your Away House Jim Thorpe Your Away From Jim Thorpe Your Home Away From Home! Jim Thorpe Your Home Away From Home! Private vacation home Your Home Away From Home! Private vacation home Jim Thorpe ## About the area Located in Jim Thorpe, this vacation home is in the city center and near theme parks. Old Jail Museum and Mauch Chunk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include DeFeo's Manor and Mauch Chunk Opera House. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Ginder Stadium, or consider a night out at Penn's Peak. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Jim Thorpe travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Jim-Thorpe.dx55136) [View more Vacation homes in Jim Thorpe](https://www.expedia.ca/Jim-Thorpe-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55136-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.86363%2C-75.74539&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=YyTC9Xl0ckApVgwp4XQSOxofF2g=) Jim Thorpe, PA ### What's nearby - Mauch Chunk Opera House - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Asa Packer Mansion Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Jim Thorpe Lehigh River Access - 11 min walk - 1.0 km - Jim Thorpe Memorial - 5 min drive - 3.2 km - Penn's Peak - 16 min drive - 10.6 km ### Getting around - Lehigh Valley Intl. Airport (ABE) - 43 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Molly Maguire's Irish Pub - ‬9 min walk - ‪Broadway Grille & Pub - ‬11 min walk - ‪Muggles Mug - ‬6 min walk - ‪Mason’s Cold Beer - ‬4 min drive - ‪Marion Hose Bar - ‬6 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Your Home Away From Home! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Your Home Away From Home!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Your Home Away From Home!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Your Home Away From Home! located? > Located in the heart of Jim Thorpe, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Old Jail Museum, Mauch Chunk Museum, and DeFeo's Manor. Mauch Chunk Opera House and Episcopal Parish of St. Mark and St. John are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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