Some Of The Coolest, Wildest Rentals In The Poconos This Summer

PENNSYLVANIA — The Pocono Mountains in Pennsylvania are one of the region's most popular and yet still undiscovered vacation destinations.

Countless gorgeous vacation homes are available for rent amid the lakes and forests of the eastern Pennsylvania hills. Below, we've gathered a sampling of some of the coolest and most outstanding homes offering luxury at the doorstep of wilderness. Summer sunsets, cool evenings by the lake, miles of hiking trails, waterfalls, and kayaking options abound.

Mountain home in the forests of Dalton

Nightly price: $1,007

Highlights: This large mountain home overlooks the surrounding forest in the Dalton area. It includes a private heated pool in the summer months, a year-round hot tub, a two-story deck with outdoor cooking options, and large windows with views of the woods. There's plenty to do inside, too: the house is stocked with more than 150 retro arcade games, as well as arcade basketball and foosball.

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Black Bear House chalet in Lake Harmony

Nightly price: $900

Highlights: This distinctive mountain chalet sits immediately on a sandy beach, with easy access to three different lakes. A fire pit, hammocks, kayaks, pedal boat are all available. The home features a wrap-around porch with outdoor cooking options overlooking the forest.

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Lakefront home in Pocono Summit with sauna

Nightly price: $1,042

Highlights: Nestled against a 50-acre lake with opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and swimming, this five-bedroom home includes nine beds and room for up to 14 guests. The sauna overlooks the lake, and the outdoor living space includes a large BBQ grill and spectacular sunset views.

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Larsen Lake House in Gouldsboro

Nightly price: $838

Highlights: This custom-built home is flooded with natural light, featuring a two-story glass atrium and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking a lake, private dock, and beach. Recreation opportunities abound on the property, with access to a kayak and pedal boat, as well as a sauna, hot tub, and more.

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Indoor pool with forest views in Tobyhanna

Nightly price: $1,329

Highlights: This sprawling Poconos retreat, which sleeps 12 and is surrounded by dense woods, features a heated indoor swimming pool with a glass ceiling and floor-to-ceiling windows. There are also two furnished decks and a fireplace. A community lake, tennis, and basketball courts are nearby. There are also numerous hiking and fishing opportunities in the area.

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Hot tubs and sauna overlooking private pond in Long Pond

Nightly price: $1,302

Highlights: A fireplace, hot tubs overlooking both the woods and a movie screen, a private pond, deck, sunroom, and more can be found at this unique home in the Poconos. At 5,400 square feet, there's room for 16 guests. The rental also comes with access to swimming lakes and an outdoor swimming pool in the adjacent community.

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'Wiki Cabin Pro' in the woods of Long Pond

Nightly price: $617

Highlights: This unique rental is crowned by a glass house overlooking the yard and nearby forest, including a projector, swing chair, and cushions, and coffee table, to truly embed yourself in nature in comfort. There's also a hot tub, basketball game machine, outdoor dining area with sofas, and a private pool available for use in the summer.

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