On waterfront.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Bass Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Gouldsboro State Park with a stay here. Lehigh River and Larsen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Gouldsboro State Park Beach - 10 min drive - 3.5 miles
Kalahari - 23 min drive - 19.4 miles
Arrowhead Lake - 27 min drive - 14.2 miles
Getting around
Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 30 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 4 min drive
Dunkin' - 9 min drive
Country Cafe - 8 min drive
Kay’s Daily Grind - 8 min drive
Happy Family - 18 min walk
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP
Summary:
Welcome to Red Canoe Retreat, your lakeside getaway nestled in the amenity-rich Big Bass community. This fully appointed home offers a blend of luxury and comfort for your family gatherings. With its 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and high-end furnishings, the Retreat caters to your every need. Spend your days enjoying the serene waters with a private boat dock, complete with kayaks and canoes. Explore nearby state parks or simply relax in the 7-person hot tub while the kids play foosball.
The Space:
Recently featured on Pocono Mountains 6 Best Lakefront Rentals!!!
OVERVIEW:
✩ Private Boat Dock
✩ LAKEFRONT
✩ 8 beds
✩ 2 full baths
✩ HOT TUB
✩ Fooseball
✩ 4 Wifi TVs
✩ High-end furnishings
✩ Meticulously Cleaned & Linens provided!
Our lakefront home is recently renovated, light-drenched, and focuses on quality materials and high-end finishes. The home offers an open floor plan, 2 separate floors to entertain on, and 3 large, distinct outdoor spaces.
The main floor includes an open-kitchen with granite countertops, hardwood floors, and stainless steel appliances. Our large windows allow you to look out onto the lake while cooking your favorite meal or relaxing in the living room and watching TV by the gas fireplace. From the main floor you can access both outdoor spaces - an elevated large deck with BBQ grill and a screened in patio!
Downstairs relax and unwind on the couches with the large TV & Fooseball table. Walk out from downstairs onto the large deck with 7-person hot tub.
Per HOA rules, 12 guests total, regardless of age.
DOCK
Included in your stay is exclusive use of the dock, 2 kayaks, 1 canoe, and 1 pedal boat!
HIGH-END AMENITIES
The Retreat comes equipped with 3 WiFi connected LED Smart TVs - inclusive of a YouTube TV account for sports, movies, & more. Along with 8 beds, which offers enough sleeping space for 12 guests. Guests have full use of the washer and dryer, Outdoor Grill, and blazing fast 250 Mgbs WiFi. With our WiFi mesh network, guests can work wirelessly and seamlessly anywhere in the house or out on deck that provides elevated outdoor space. High-end amenities to enhance your stay include Keurig & Drip Coffee maker, outdoor fire pit, & more! The Retreat screams privacy, while offering private lakefront access! Our driveway allows for parking of up to 5 cars.
Enjoy the 3 sided Arcade machine in the basement with over 1,000 classic games - including: Ms. Pac-Man, Pac-Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Dig Dug, Super Mario Brothers, Mario Brothers, Defender, Joust, Asteroids, King of Fighters, Marvel vs Capcom, X-Men, TMT, Simpsons, Rampage, and many, many more!
We aim to provide an impeccably functioning home that is superbly clean with everything you should need to unwind and relax. We will send a guest book (post booking) with everything we provide, including pictures of everything included in the kitchen. Below are more specifics on the house, Big Bass Community, and booking information:
ALL INCLUSIVE - LINENS
We provide hotel-quality towels, sheets, pillows and basic necessities at no additional charge. We aim to keep a lightly stocked kitchen with, coffee, salt/pepper, and a handful of different seasonings.
High Chair & Pack N Play Included
BEDROOM - LAYOUT
Master Bedroom #1 (Main Floor): 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #2 (Downstairs): 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #3 (Downstairs): 1 Double Bed & 1 Twin Bed
Bedroom #4 (Downstairs): 4 Twin Beds
BIG BASS COMMUNITY
Electric or non-motorized boats allowed on Big Bass Lake, Beaches, Fishing, Outdoor pool, Tennis Courts, Splash Pad, Hiking Trails, Clubhouse with American Grill, Fitness Center, Sledding/Tubing Hill, & Ice Skating
More info at Big Bass Lake Community Association Website
We cover the Association general fee, however the association will charge you to obtain an amenity pass. For anyone age 7 and above the pass is $8-$10/day/person.
Please note that this property is located in a community that requires guest registration. To meet this requirement, all required documentation must be submitted no later than 3 days before check-in. If the documentation is not provided on time, a $100 late fee will be charged to the guests.
HOUSE RULES
Big Bass Lake restricts rentals to family use only, we do not rent out to groups or parties. Groups or parties will be turned away at gate check-in, with no refund.
Please note there are neighbors around the house and sound travels far. We are trying to create a serene getaway for our guests as well as be respectful to our neighbors. So we ask that outside noise be kept to reasonable levels. To ensure this environment we have outdoor noise monitors.
Well behaved dogs under 15lbs allowed on a case-by-case basis for an additional $75 per pet fee. AirBnb only collects pet fees for the first pet, additional approved dogs will be an additional $75/pet charged post booking.
Please note we have a minimum age requirement of 25 years old.
We require the majority of guests to be above 25 years old, with the exception of families with children.
Please note guests must fill out a rental permit with the association 5 days prior to arrival. A link will be provided post booking.
Parking limited to 5 cars, NO RVs.
Maximum of 12 guests total, regardless of age.
We aim to set the standard for short-term rental experiences.
We will proactively notify you when early check-in and/or late check-out are possible.
Guest Access:
Entire house
Interaction with Guests:
Guests let themselves in via a Smart Lock and have no owner interaction (but we are always available via a text or call!)
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
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
25+ minimum age
Quiet Hours
Sign Rental Agreement
Register with HOA prior to arrival (you will fill out a form after booking)
Pets
Pets are welcome
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Charge may apply
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 and a first aid kit
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
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Frequently asked questions
How close is Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP to the airport?
This vacation home is 24.1 mi (30-min drive) away from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
How close is Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP to the beach?
This vacation home is 3.6 mi (11-min drive) from Gouldsboro State Park Beach.
Does Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP to downtown Gouldsboro?
This vacation home is 2.2 mi away from Gouldsboro.
Lakefront * Hot Tub * Canoes * Game Room * Wood FP Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Sabrina B.
Jul 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Red Canoe
Wonderful house, clean and tidy. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Host was helpful and communicative throughout the week. Eough yard space and water frontage for our group to enjoy various activities. Kids loved fishing (catch and release) from the private dock and had numerous watercraft options to spend the days on the lake.
Sabrina B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
kendra f., New Jersey
Jan 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Red Canoe Retreat! We initially were only planning on staying for two nights, but once we saw how beautiful the home was we decided to add on an additional night. CJ was excellent to deal with. His responses were prompt and detailed. We will be back!