House is Right On The Mountain Creek! Switch your Mind, Rest, Relax in the Jacuzzi, Hike in Nature! Calming home to reconnect or unwind by yourself! Great waterfront location on Saw Creek! Meditation deck above the water by the mini waterfall! Inspiring, back-in-time, cozy place in the wood settings. Wood-burning fireplace, jacuzzi/whirlpool tub for two, excellent community amenities, awesome hikes, river, mountains, wildlife, waterfalls, restaurants, shopping. 1h 40m from NYC Welcome! Enjoy! The space TIP 1. Booking: -> PLEASE READ the DESCRIPTION and the HOUSE RULES Before you book :). That ensures your best experience during your valuable time off! 95% of our Guests read before they book. Why read this? The property is unique and specifically designed to offer you a carefully curated experience during your stay. We aim to set clear expectations and ensure an outstanding experience for everyone involved. TIP 2. Rates: To see actual rates enter your dates and the exact number of people in your group. Due to the local specifics, Check-out on Saturday or a holiday is not available or extra, please ask. TIP 3. Young Folks, groups Over six (6) people, International Travelers, and folks New to Airbnb please note that a private house rental is different than a hotel. It’s important to read, pay attention, and follow the guidelines. TIP 4. Check the most current hours for the local places and activities of your interest before booking or before your arrival. ‘(•‿•)’ TIP 1a. Additionally, this house is a bit unusual, almost as if from another country or time, and if you fall into one of the following categories: -If you don’t like to read house descriptions - If you are a group of young folks - If you dislike house rules - If you do not have 5-star reviews from hosts yet - If you are 75+ years old and/or have special needs - If you are a rather serious individual - If you are specifically seeking a fashionable and trendy or a very conventional place or a vacation home that fits traditional modern world standards please read the sections "Details" and "***Important !!!" before booking. Please note: Groups over four people with no reviews yet are required to provide a refundable security deposit of $250. You can find more details in the House Rules section. Get ready to unplug! Our house is intentionally cable-TV-free and designed to help you take a break, relax, and disconnect from the world. Rejuvenate, restore, recharge and refocus while enjoying the calming sounds of a mountain creek, a real fireplace or fire pit, and a warm bubbling jacuzzi/whirlpool. It’s a great place for meditating and yoga, with amazing hikes and water falls nearby. You can also have fun playing games, chatting, or watching a movie from our collection of 57 DVDs or using our Blu-ray DVD player with your own movie. Please see WiFi/TV/Mobile FAQs below for more information. With plenty to see and do, it’s an ADHD heaven :). Enjoy your stay! Warmest thoughts, Elena ______ The HOUSE in the 2024 World: - We take your and our safety very seriously. We keep the house super clean, and properly sanitized for your comfort and protection. We have supply and feel free to bring your own. - Our Contribution: We have donated to the Airbnb Frontline Fund to help house over 100,000 healthcare providers, relief workers, and first responders. At Saw Creek Escape, 10% of what we receive from your stay is contributed to charities with worthy causes, including organizations related to Open Homes/Mercy Corps, Feeding America, local nature preservation, and educational causes. We also support the World Central Kitchen (WCK), which deploys chefs directly to disaster areas to provide hot meals to those in need, including those affected by conflicts. Let's all unite for the well-being of the world! May peace and love rule the world! Thank you for being a part of our mutual contribution to the world's well-being! ______ The Brief: The House This place is designed for turning your mind off, enjoying yourself and each other, for indulging in mindfulness practices. It’s the place for admiring the State Forest’s beauty and exploring the local wonders. The House is a contemporary Retro style with touches of Boho and quirkiness, has a jacuzzi/whirlpool for two, a wood-burning fireplace, a wooded backyard with an adjacent mountain creek, an outdoor fire pit, gas, and charcoal grills, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwashing machine, and WiFi that can be used for streaming and Zooming. The jacuzzi/whirlpool is located in the master bedroom where you can open the door to the balcony, gaze at the forest, and listen to the bubbling creek while winding down. It’s just a 4-minute drive to the clubhouse with most of the amenities, including the hot tub, pools, and tennis courts. Additionally seasonaly a picturesque restaurant with a scenic view, bar and entertainment, on weekends a small ski hill with a ski lift, a ski rental shop, classes, and a sled trial weather permitting. Don’t forget to take full advantage of that, when it's open! You can also walk to it if you are up for some hillwalking. :) The Space This unique vacation home is best suited for creative and playful professionals, couples, young-at-heart folks, families with introspective children, content creators, musicians and writers. You can find all the details in the description. It's all there :) The Community The gated community offers a wide range of amenities, including two indoor pools, three hot tubs, four outdoor pools, a Tiki bar, fitness and weight rooms, exercise classes, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, racquetball, baseball, and basketball courts, a lake with a small beach and boats, kids' playgrounds, as well as a one-mile-long lakeside hiking and biking trail, and 24/7 security. _______ Details: The Location Saw Creek Estates is a tranquil gated community situated in the Delaware State Forest, nestled between the Delaware Water Gap and Bushkill Falls State Park. The community is conveniently located about 80 miles or two hours west of NYC, making it easily accessible from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, and just 1 hour and 40 minutes from Newark airport. It's a 15-minute drive to Shawnee Mountain and a 35-minute drive to Camelback Mountain recreation areas. The community is in close proximity to the Smithfield River beach, water rafting and water sports, horseback riding, zip-lining, aerial adventure ropes course, incredible hiking and biking trails, famous Bushkill Falls, and many other falls and attractions. Situated in the great mountain private gated community it offers the best of both worlds: you are so close to great amenities and still get a feel being in a private and remote area, in nature and by the streaming water. While you can see the houses not far on both sides you rarely see people, and they are usually very quiet as well. The House The house is clean, airy, and cozy. It's a basic mountain country vacation house, simple, perfectly imperfect, inviting, a bit on a quirky & fun side, with a semi-secluded and private feel. With relaxing last memories of the rapidly becoming history retro times it's somewhat still living in the good old sweet late 1970s-early 1980s. It has some of that nostalgic wave, with a hint of a recharging Boho-ish flavor plus a sprinkle of magic being in the woods. It has cathedral A-frame shillings with open wooden beams, a wood-burning fireplace, and a jacuzzi/whirlpool for two. The house has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. The Master bedroom upstairs has a queen-size bed, tall ceilings, a jacuzzi/whirlpool tub for two, and a balcony that is facing the creek! Outside of the master bedroom is a loft with a large skylight. Perfect for stargazing and counting clouds! :) The first floor has two bedrooms with full-size beds and a full bath with a shower. The house also has three twin air beds and a twin floor mattress. The living room has a leather sofa sleeper full-size bed with a love-seat, a wood-burning fireplace, and the deck with the dining area with a view of the Saw Creek stream. It is best suited for singles and small groups up to 6 people, even though it can accommodate up to 10 people. The Eating Area The house has a counter aisle, a coffee table, a summer deck table with chairs, and is equipped with folding tables and chairs for customizable sitting arrangements. The Cooking Area The kitchen is a full kitchen, well equipped with everything. If you are planning a grand cookout & looking for lots of kitchen space please see the photos, it’s a vacation-style, L-shaped one. The Property Outside you'll find gas and charcoal grills, a fire pit, a deck with table, chairs, and umbrella, a water deck with seating and sunbathing benches, and three benches along the creek by the water. The creek in the backyard is the actual Saw Creek. There also is a second miniature one in the front yard. Do you like to hear chorus of tree frogs singing? They may sing for you here. If you'd like to do some yoga by the water or in the house we have a few of yoga mats for you to use. You may also find useful our additional exercise equipment and tools that are available at the house. The Mood If you have a romantic side, come to stay at our cabin and enjoy being surrounded by nature, the calming sounds and views of the rolling water, the birds, crickets, far away wind chimes, occasional forest rain, whispers of winds and silence of snow flakes. Unwind in the bubbling Jacuzzi. At night gaze at the stars in deep mountain skies late at night or when in a non-light-up spot. Watch the various wildlife when it decides to visit. Curious deer, funny turkeys, various birds, and living beings are passing by at times. We have seen all sorts of wildlife here, even bears and a black mink. They are locals here and they don't bother human locals. Just don't bother them! We are proud to say we are dedicated to providing the most relaxing experience to our guests. The natural sounds of the creek, birds, and the forest are the part that creates the healing “forest bathing” experience right off your back porch. The inside setting is designed to match the vibe and guide you deeper into your inner-self reaches. The light-sound ambiance is carefully selected while easily customizable. If you like the preset settings enjoy their healing effect. If you prefer to adjust them simply use their switches. It's a perfect place for you if you are feeling tired, for healing yourself. If you need to pause, unlink and detach from the world, to recharge, to step back in time where it moves slower and there is plenty of it to take good care of yourself, or to JUST BE, this is exactly for you. It's the right choice for a long vacation or a weekend trip, to reconnect with yourself and nature, or for time together with your special ones. You will feel right at home here. Also the house has some artistic and various touches that are intended to entertain you and help to switch, relax and reset. This place is great for idealists, dreamers, and imaginative types :) Come to rest, to create, to play! _______ ***Important !!! (!) Please be aware: if you are looking for a vacation place that is super modern, elegant, trendy, fully connected with the buzzing world, super equipped with all the techs & toys, and with a typical hotel style of service or settings, OR very particular in your expectations/requirements, OR prefer to have no communication with the host, this is not for you! :) If that matters, or for your age or health-related reasons, please note that the stairs to the creek are on the steeper & narrower side, and the bed mattresses are on the softer & less elevated side. If you are a rowdy gang this is the wrong place to rent. The neighborhood, the house, and the surroundings are quiet and intended for peace and quiet. If you will be having a company, please be super respectful to the house, property, and the neighborhood.***. Thank you! Please know this is NOT a good place to get wasted or stoned. Go away. Peace. If you are 75+ years of age please read the details and house rules section to be sure the place has the features you prefer. The house is not a new modern house, so please be respectful and neat. House is very clean and maintained weekly by our great cleaning and maintenance service personnel. If you need anything please let us know during your stay. Most things can be figured out. The cleaning service who can help is generally around if needed. You are a very welcomed Guest in this home! Also, think how would one act & behave when invited to a private home. If it’s your first time with Airbnb please keep in mind you are visiting someone’s private home. Please treat it accordingly. :) Note: We are a in the gated community. The vacation rental agreement, gate form, and a copy of your ID is required. It's super easy, done digitally on your phone, and takes only 5-15 minutes total. House Rules Overview: 1. The Main House Rule is to read and follow the provided house rules. 2. No negative people are permitted! The Negativity Fee equals your next paycheck. 3. If you need ANYTHING please ask us. The Quiet Suffering Fee goes to charities. :) _______ To Do in The Area This location has a lot to offer in any season and at any time. The Delaware State Forest offers plenty of amazing hiking trails in all seasons, as well as multiple beautiful nearby falls accessible year-round. Whether it's spring, summer, fall, or winter, it's an amazing place to rejuvenate while witnessing rapid changes in nature. Here are some off-premises activities you may enjoy: scenic trails for hiking and biking, visiting state parks, Shawnee Mountain activities, water rafting, kayaking, river beaches, lake boating, fishing, hunting, horseback riding, ATV-riding, off-road experiences, zip-lining, aerial rope courses, exploring waterfalls and caverns, art and pottery classes, Pocono's famous flea market and antique shops, Crossings Outlets, old towns, local shopping, swimming, barbecuing, marshmallow toasting, meditating, shooting, ax throwing, helicopter tours, tubing, skiing, snowboarding, and exploring all sorts of summer and winter sports. You can also enjoy spas, massages (including on-call), local restaurants, bars, wineries, and various ice cream shops. _______ FAQ: Q: Is the Hot Tub outside, is the pool private? A: The jacuzzi/whirlpool is in the house, the Community Pools and the Hot Tub is in the Clubhouse, in four minutes from the house. They are available only to the members of the community and their guests and will be available to you per the amenities’ schedule. Q.: How is WiFi and mobile reception? A.: WiFi speed is up to 300mbps, great for ‘work-study-vacation’ and Zoom. Verizon and T-Mobile work best. Others pick up well by the Gates & up the hill. Q: Is there an HDMI port? A: Yes, the 52” TV has an HDMI port. You can bring your own streaming device. Q.: Is there Cable TV, or movies? A.: The Wifi is up to 300mbps, great for anything. There is no landline phone, no TV/cable TV. Movie apps will not work. We have 57 DVDs at the house and a blue-ray DVD player. You can bring or rent DVDs at the gas station as well. You can also plug in your streaming device or a laptop via HDMI port if you prefer. Q.: Do we need to bring linens and towels? A.: Linens are provided. You also may bring your own extras if you'd like. As for the towels, it will be a great help if you’ll bring your own bath and pool towels, but you don’t have to. If you prefer, just ask and we will provide it. Q.: Do we need to bring our own pots and pans? A.: No need to bring your own pots, pans, china, and cutlery. Just please leave ours clean and dry for the next guests. You'll need to bring your own paper goods if you are planning to use them. Q: Early Check-in, Late Check-out? What time are check-in and check-out? How early can we arrive? Can we extend our stay? A.: The Check-in time is After 4:00 pm, and the check-out is Before 11:00 am. The Early Check-In/ Late Check-Out is generally NEVER available, due to the local specifics. Technically that would mean it would require you to reserve the adjoining night as well. TIPS: 1. On some occasions we can offer it to you as an extended stay. Extended Stay Charge varies depending on the date and allows you to arrive much earlier. Please inquire about the details for that specific date. The payment is done via the Airbnb link. 2. Use that time to explore the area, coordinate an early bags drop-off with the cleaning crew, if needed. 3. Book that adjacent night, if available. Q: We have more people who want to come, how much extra will it be? A: Up to 6 people are included in the base rate. Additional guests are $25 per person per night, plus taxes. Simply change the number of guests in your reservation to see your updated total. Q: What are the sleeping arrangements for the larger group? A: Please make sure to read the part “The House”. Since everyone has their own preferences on their sleeping arrangements depending on their group only you can know the right answer for your particular group. We do have airbeds. Q.: Do you have a high chair or a crib? A.: No, we don’t. We do have an optional set of protective bed borders & a safety gate. Q.: Is there a dining room? A.: The everyday dining area consists of the kitchen bar and the coffee table. While there is no formal dining room with a dining table, we have two folding tables that can be used in the main room. One tables are 6 and 4 feet long. We have plenty of chairs and stools. Plus we have an outdoor dining table. Q.: Can we fish in the creek? A.: Yes. Though you'll get more fish in the designated fishing areas. Q.: Are there bugs? A.: You are in the woods. There are bugs in the woods. :) Naturally. We go the extra mile to keep the house and surroundings very clean and well taken care of. We have citronella candles and even a bug spray. You still may meet an occasional spider, ant, mosquito, caterpillar, butterfly, etc. :) Q.: How far are the other houses? A.: The property is a part of the quiet private gated community that is located in the heart of Delaware State Forest. So the houses are nearby. Nevertheless, the place is woody, peaceful, and quiet. Two neighboring houses are 75 and 100+ feet away. Neighbors are non-intrusive and most of the time invisible. Our house is on 1.6 acres of woody land to enjoy. If you are looking for an extremely secluded or remote location where you are far-far away from any houses or civilization this is not the right place for that. Again, it's in the private gated community. Also, you can see the closest red house in the photos. Q: How many cars can we bring? A: You can park 4 cars on the driveway. Additional parking is available on a public parking lot nearby. Q: Can we rent if we are under 25? A: With some exceptions, we normally don’t rent to folks under 25. Simply because kids usually remain kids and don't understand the rules and what is expected of them. If you are a more mature group and good with house rules please let us know. For the Folks under 25: if you’ll be approved to book an additional $250 refundable security deposit will be required. Q.: If I come with my elderly parents, any notes? A.: Yes, please note: 1. Three steps are leading to the first floor. 2. The stairs leading to the creek are very narrow and steep. 3. The master bedroom is upstairs. 4. Only the downstairs bathroom has a shower. 5. The beds in the other two bedrooms are European style with no spring boxes. 6. There are no traditional dining room settings. Q: Do you have cameras in the house? A: NO! ONE outdoor camera is by the front door facing the driveway. Q.: Do you ever allow pets? A.: We love all animals, but this house is not suitable for animals. If you need to travel with your animal please consider a place what is listed as surely suitable. Also our Family have strong allergies and so many of our Guests. We make a very rare exception for a very specific type of small and hypoallergenic animal IF the owners are good with and agree to follow our very strict and specific animal rules. Conditions apply. Also, we can assist with finding local boarding. Q: The closest restaurants? A: Our community’s semi-private Top of The World restaurant is 4 minutes away. Open seasonally, in PM Th.-Su., see their schedule. The next ones are 12-15 minutes away. Q: Where are the charging stations? A: In East Stroudsburg about 16 miles on your way toward the house. *** Please read, respect, and follow the simple house and Community rules. They are meant for ensuring your and our mutual best and smoothest experience possible. :) If you are reading this far you are definitely a responsible person and we will be pleased to host you here!! If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask! We look forward to speaking with you! Warmly, Elena Guest access All amenities are available under normal circumstances. Stop by at the Community Office to purchase the badges at $20 per person per day, they will be reserved for you per your request. If you'll promise to be careful with them, we may land you our own badges. Other things to note Please Note: • Please read the entire house description and house rules section to ensure this is exactly what you are looking for and nothing unexpected. • To complete your reservation we ask you to review, fill out, and sign a rental agreement and the gates registration form for your stay, as well as to read the house rules and traveling directions. • It’s best that to complete the reservation & any reservation adjustments at least six hours before your arrival time to ensure your smooth check-in on time. Clear & prompt communication is helpful and much appreciated. • We ask you to follow the check-out instructions before your departure. • Young Folks, please note, violating of the house and community rules is not a best practice to insure your best vacation and post vacation experience :) • Per Airbnb rules you may not book for a third party, only for yourself and your guests. Some exceptions may apply, please inquire before booking. • If booking Holiday Dates: If your dates are splitting a Holiday the booking rate may need to be adjusted as you’ll be still taking the entire holiday. The holiday dates rates vary, please ask. • There is no well-developed public transportation; you will want to use a car. • The driveway is very long and narrow. Please be careful while driving and parking. • The stairs to the creek are steep and narrow. Be aware if you are older, have a physical condition or a large body frame. Carefully maintained and sturdy they appear aged due to a local magician’s touch… • The additional cleaning service or maintenance assistance is available upon request if needed. • The place is not in a minimalistic style. It has many decorative elements. • This place doesn't have lots of closet space or lots of space for a large cook-out. • There is no shower-head in the whirlpool/jacuzzi by design. No salts or oils can be used in a whirlpool/jacuzzi. • The additional dining area consists of folding tables and folding chairs. • Houses are nearby, they are usually quiet, as well as the area. • Cooling/Heating is set to auto-schedule via tech-company. Let us know your preferred temperature if it needs to be adjusted to your liking. Cooling: Wall Units. Heating: Wall Units, Baseboards, also an Infrared Heater and Fireplace, if preferred. • Please do not feed wildlife around the house. If you see some, please do it closer to the creek. Please be mindful of their diet. • With your health and nature in mind the house is painted with the finest quality Eco-friendly paint. Paint is "Aura", shade is "Aura". The green planters are made from plastic from the ocean! :)