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Reviews of Lake Harmony Vacation Rental w/ Hot Tub & Views!


Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Desiree S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and large property
We had a large family reunion and this house did not disappoint. We needed all 22 sleeping arrangements and everyone had the space they needed. A few complaints but, the property manager resolved with a refund however, the fireplace in the family room had no glass and the entire living room wreaked of has. It was unfortunate that we couldn’t use it for the homey cabin feel. Aside from that, highly recommend if you need a large house! We would stay again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

6/10 Okay

RUBEN P.

Liked: Cleanliness
FALL FOLIAGE GETAWAY
The house was clean, spacious, and nicely located in the Poconos, near Lake Harmony, Jim Thorpe, and Hickory Run State Park. The kitchen was adequate for meal preparation, but the living room furniture, dining room table, and bedding need an update.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

bethany

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house!
A great place to enjoy a cozy autumn weekend. The neighborhood is great for walks and the house is comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and house for large group!
We stayed at this property for a girls weekend and it was everything we could have wanted! Excellent location close to the beach, great restaurant and bar. Spacious enough so we didn’t feel overcrowded. We were lucky enough to see beautiful wildlife in the backyard and use the hot tub with a beautiful view! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway in the woods
Excellent communication and great house
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house/owner
We had a great experience during our stay here. The owner was very responsive and went above beyond whenever we reached out. Guest left iPad at the house and owner got it back to them safely at his own expense. House was clean and no problems with appliances. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sierra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall great stay
The pictures of the house doesn’t compare to when you see it in person. Definitely a great relaxing getaway for any occasion
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
We had a great experience at this property. Only recommendation is to bring cups & towels because not many are not provided. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B., Dumont, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness
Will Stay Again! LOVED IT!
I spent a weekend with friends at this location and would definitely recommend, especially for large groups. House is very spacious, beds are large and comfortable, so much space in the livingroom/kitchen area, hot tub was a plus! Driveway was huge and fits up to 10 cars! The owner was so kind and responsive. Offered great suggestions for the area and was a pleasure to speak to. 10/10 will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Jaime W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and comfortable home
We rented the house with just our immediate family. We found the house to be beautiful, clean, and in a great location. We ran into few minor issues such as the hot tub being cold and not being able to use the fireplace or dishwasher, and no toilet paper in the house (yikes!). The owner immediately jumped in to help. After a bit of a rocky start we settled in and really enjoyed our stay. The kids loved it and the proximity to the ski resorts was just minutes. Perfect. The beds are very comfortable and every room has a working smart TV. If you have a party of over 8 people please bring paper cups. We found the kitchen was not fully stocked for larger groups. If you have young children bring plasticware for them. Everything is glassware. There basically bring what you need and don’t assume it’s there. We had to run to the grocery store for items we assumed were there. (broom, dustpan, toilet paper, dish drying towels). Overall this did not impact the fun we had on vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamika P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
This place was a great way for my family to celebrate my 16th birthday with Covid we want something nice but not many people the views where on point the property owner had great communication I will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

erick m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, clean and friendly
My families is very big 7 brothers and sister and kids this has become our annual thanksgiving trip where we rent a home and enjoy thanksgivings weekend together. This home was cleaner then expected had all the amenities you could need. The home owner was extremely responsive even on a holiday weekend. The dish wash was broken and very hard for them to have repaired in time he felt so bad he refunded a small portion of the stay. I did not even request it. Minor issues during the stay but one of my brothers is mr fix it so we actually repaired anything before leaving! Maybe because of the holiday weekend but the property manager never responded to any questions, I felt bad texting the owner as I know that’s why they hire a property manager. But each time he responded in a timely fashion. I would recommend you staying here, the bottom rooms are a little loud not sure exactly why but even minimal walking in the main level felt very loud if your a light sleeper bring ear plugs otherwise perfect and we will be staying again! Written from iPhone no chance to check the above sorry for errors in advance
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Myong Sik C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good
Enjoyed
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was great thank you. Will definitely rent again when in the area.
Everything was great thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday get away
House was great! Very spacious and exactly as shown in the pictures. The property manager was very informative and responsive. It was a group of 13 of us and the dinner table was perfect for all of us. The hot tub provided the relaxing escape we all needed. Had a great time around the fire pit making smores with loved ones while taking in the beautiful view of the nighttime sky and stars. There was an issue with the dishwasher due to previous guests, but the manager informed us of the issue prior to our arrival and offered solutions/accomodations. Thank you Sal! There was also and issue with one of the door handles, but once issue was reported, Sal responded very quickly and sent someone to assist. The rooms are very spacious, with plenty of sleeping room for a large group. Overall, we had a great time and property management provided great customer service. Highly recommend this property for large groups.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Ramesh P.

Liked: Cleanliness
It was very nice stay, we enjoyed a lot.
It was very nice, we had a lot of fun. The house have some broken thinks here and there. But it was ok. The owner is not responding for the calls or messages, that was the one issue we faced Still overall it was good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
would recommend highly
great experience renting this property, will definitely rebbok it in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neeta M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake harmony
It was large and spacious had everything we needed for a large family get away
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recent stay
4 families all with children. The property was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The check in and check process were easy and the hosts were communicative. Excellent space for a big group of people to have more than enough space for all. Fantastic deck and hot tub as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
Great Experience
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joelle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as pictured
Amazing house, great location, perfect for a large group and exactly as pictured! We had a great time and was very comfortable all weekend. A few odds and ends missing at the house (very little silverware, ice maker in the fridge wasn’t working, some minor house repairs in the process, bear box for garbage was not secure and still had a bear get at it) and didn’t hear anything from the agency once we were there even though we reached out with questions. No major problems though and would def rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Weekend
Really nice view of the mountains and lake

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome long weekend
The house was very clean. Had a ton of beds and extremely close the ski slopes. Awesome house with a great room that fits everyone. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maria D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away with friends.
We had such a great time. Sai and his team were super responsive to everything. The property was extremely clean and had everything we needed for a great weekend away. This is my 15th year going for long weekends at in the Lake Harmony Estates.. and this was one of the very best houses we have rented. We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long Weekend
SKYE VIEW CHALET is wonderful and spacious. Great views and location just up the hill from Lake Harmony restaurants. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing 30th Birthday!
We had an amazing stay here! The whole house was CLEAN! And they had extra towels for us. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed to cook and the living room was beautiful! The master bedroom has its own bathroom and I loved it. The hot tub was soo fun too! Overall, I highly recommend this place and I would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Stu B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for some family bonding and R&R!
Clean house, great location, relaxing ambiance, and a very responsive owner (we had left something valuable behind and he had it located within an hour).
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Abraham S., PISCATAWAY

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
My family an I had such a great experience at this beautiful Lake Harmony home. The owner did warn me about the house being on a well so the very small hick up with the water situation was not a major problem an I was in contact with him an he told me how it will be corrected. The home was absolutely stunning, everything was labeled the outdoor Jacuzzis was nice an hot when we got in an it was an overall excellent time there, so much so we are planning to go back in another month or 2.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Rachel G.

House #71
We had a very relaxing stay at th house.... Will stay again....
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Away
Great Stay! Location was perfect for a girls weekend away
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Denee P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this home. Check in process was super easy and they allowed us to come a couple hours early with no fuss. Rooms are large and this house could sleep a ton of people! Cons: the kitchen was not well stocked. No coffee pot for the coffee machine and misc. Pots and pans and lids that just weren't enough for us. The hot tub has no exterior light. Made it a little rough to use and get in and out at night. Aside from that we were very pleased with the home, management and location. Can't get much closer to Big Boulder. I would recommend this listing and I would book again. Thanks for a great weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family vacation!
Loved our time at the Lake Harmony chalet!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Robin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway - cozy & just what we needed
Stayed here for a weekend getaway with friends. Plenty of room for everyone to sleep. We especially enjoyed the cozy fireplace & hot tub!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Daniella V.

Liked: Cleanliness
greatly enjoyed my stay
great expired overall
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Venkat N.

Good Place but bad Amenities
Sorry to say....we loved the house setup...but there were many problems. Here is the list. 1. first floor bathroom door doesnt lock. 2. No proper supply of water in all the Bathrooms 3. If someone is taking shower in first floor bathroom, there will be no water flow in top floor bathroom. We had to vacate one night early due to Water and Sewerage problem in the house. If you can rectify the above problems this place is very pleasant to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Venkat, thank you for your review. This homeowner has asked us to pass along the following response: "Thank you very much for your review. We take our guests' input very seriously and want to make sure we do everything we can to improve upon anything where we may have fallen short. We sincerely want all of our guests to enjoy their stay and feel comfortable in our home. We have guests on a weekly basis and do our best to turn the home around to a high standard between each stay. Regarding the first floor bathroom - this doorknob has been completely replaced and is fully functional. As far as the water supply goes, at that time we came to find out there was an issue with the well-pump and the water conditioning system was stuck on a backwash cycle which was continuously running the well dry. We have since replaced the entire water system from scratch. We have installed a brand new well-pump, a state of the art water filtration and conditioning system, and we have also installed a tankless on-demand water heating system. The water has been working fine since. It is important to note that the homes in Lake Harmony are in the mountains and there is no municipal water system. Every home in this community has to rely on its own personal well system. Our home, in particular, has a well-drilled 600 feet deep and relies on fractures in the bedrock to fill up before water can be pumped into our home. Unfortunately, water pressure to the home can occasionally be an issue. We recommend our guests not to use all three showers in the home simultaneously. We appreciate you took the time to provide us with some feedback. We hope you would consider staying with us again." Best, the Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Bellaniry T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely Amazing!
This was our first time renting a vacation home and we couldn’t be more pleased with the one we chose. It was wonderful in every aspect. We were pleasantly surprised and pleased that the house was equipped with esencial we thought we had to bring because we didn’t think they would have it. Bonus points! The house was clean and beautiful in and out. We were in love with the kitchen and living room the most. Definitely more than what was expected.

8/10 Good

meghan t.

Relaxing
Great trip ! The house was very nice had lots of space and was cozy. All clean sheets and towels provided for stay. The hot tub was a bit cloudy but still was enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vincent A.

Absolutely amazing spacious house!
This was one of the best trips we have ever went on! The house was a lot bigger and nicer then the pictures show. Everything was working perfect as we arrived. We called to see if there was anyway we can come earlier because we were around the area. Without hesitation they let us come an hour before checkin. The house was also in a very nice area close to the Jack Frost ski resort and also there are many stores close by to pick stuff up if you needed it. Only complaint we had was the lighting in some parts of the house were very dim. But other then that the house was an amazing choice! Definitely coming back next year and hope to make this a yearly tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

John T.

Not as advertised. Poorly equipped and mildew everywhere.
Very steep stairs and rumpled sets of sheets met us as we entered a dark, damp first floor. Rooms on this level were extremely damp and uncomfortable. The service could not even be bothered to make up the beds. Old, cheap furnishings and a poorly equipped kitchen as well as a leaking refrigerator met us on the second floor. View is non existent and the deck was in dire need of a pressure wash. This property is a disaster for anyone not able to do multiple sets of stairs. Lake access is a joke and restaurants in the area were few and over crowded. There was one grocery store 1/2 an hour away. Not well located and no view of the lake to speak of. Hot tub was a nice feature if you don’t mind the smell of mildew..Listing is deceptive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review John! The homeowner would like to respond with the following: "Thank you very much for your review. We take our guests' input very seriously and want to make sure we do everything we can to improve upon anything where we may have fallen short. We have guests on a weekly basis and do our best to turn the home around to a high standard between each stay. The sheets are always folded neatly, packaged, and organized in our foyer based on bed size as you enter the home. The guests are then able to dress the beds they plan on using during their stay. We apologize the furnishing were not up to your standards. We take pride in trying to create a rustic cabin / ski-chalet feel. We also stock the kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and a substantial amount of serving ware as well. We are aware of the leaking refrigerator and are in the process of having the fridge replaced. We apologize for what you've mentioned as "dampness" on the first floor. We are curious if it was just general humidity. The rooms have windows along with a split unit in each room. We leave it to our guests to decide on what temperature to set each room. You are correct in your assessment of the need for better lighting on the first floor. This is something we plan on improving upon. We are not quite sure what to do about the stairs in our home. As advertised, this home is based on three levels. We apologize the stairs were too steep for your liking. This home is in a lake-community with private access to Lake Harmony. However, we have not advertised any direct view of the lake at all. In fact, the home is on "Skye" Drive which is appropriately named given the elevated view of the beautiful hills spread across the vast state game lands and nature preserve. We apologize you did not enjoy the restaurants in Lake Harmony and thought they were too overcrowded. We also apologize the grocery store wasn't close enough for your convenience. Unfortunately, we do not control the number of restaurants or the crowdedness of the restaurants in the area. We also do not control the distance of the grocery store. Many of our guests will do a quick google map search and local restaurant research before their visit to inform their dining and shopping plans. As it turns out, there was not mildew in the hot tub. The issue with the discoloration and film in the hot tub was actually related to us overcompensating with cleaning chemicals which caused a chemical reaction (iron

6/10 Okay

michael r., staten island ny

HOUSE WAS REALLY NICE AND CLEAN
PROS HOUSE WAS NICE AND CLEAN PLENTY OF ROOM. CONS!!!!!!! NO INTERNET OR TV OUR WHOLE STAY (FRIDAY-MONDAY) WE CALLED THEM REPEATEDLY AND THEY DID NOT FIX IT. THE DISH WAS SHUT OFF. THERE WAS NO OPEN ACCOUNT. THAT WAS NOT FUN AT ALL. HAD NO PHONE SERVICE. SOME OF OUR GUESTS LEFT AND WENT BACK HOME. I WAS EMBARRASSED ALSO BATHTUB IN THE LOFT THE DRAIN WAS CLOGGED WATER DID NOT GO DOWN WHEN YOU TOOK A SHOWER AND MIDDLE BATHROOM SINK WAS PARTIALLY CLOGGED. THE SLIDING DOORS TO THE DECK ARE OFF THE TRACK. WE LOVED THE AREA AND WILL DEFF COME BACK BUT DO NOT THINK AT THIS HOUSE UNLESS THEY GIVE US SOMETHING BACK!!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

8/10 Good

Claire O.

Wonderful home in Lake Harmony!
We really enjoyed our stay at La Vasa! The home was gorgeous and had plenty of space for everyone. We did have some issues with the refrigerator leaking when using the water spout, but other than that no complaints. I would recommend this house to anyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great stay!
We had a large group stay over for New Years. The house had everything we need and was very close to nearby mountains we skied at. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Great spot
We enjoyed our stay at this home. Great for a big group and well maintained.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Janine T.

Well-kept beautiful home in Lake Harmony
We stayed in this lovely home for a weekend in mid-August. The property is exactly as described and very nicely furnished. The kitchen is spacious and easy to work in. The deck is beautiful and has plenty of seating. It rained a good deal of the time we were there so we didn't get to sit outside for long but everyone went outside on the deck at some time during the weekend and enjoyed it. I took a walk around the neighborhood and this property fit right in with the rest, even a little nicer than some of the others. The gas fireplace worked well and warmed up a chilly evening. The neighborhood is very peaceful and quiet, a nice relaxing break for our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jordan T.

Perfect house for the weekend
We had a great time at the house this past weekend. We had a reunion of a bunch of old friends, and it turned out to be a great location for the weekend. We were centrally located near the bars and water activities on Lake Harmony. The house was clean, the deck was amazing and there were beds for our entire group of 12. We would definitely recommend the house for large groups. Our only minor criticism was that the house did not come with sponges or dish soap, and we did not know we needed to bring it. Obviously, that was a minor thing. Thanks for a great weekend.

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

Perfection!
I went to this house last April and again this past weekend. It was just as described and looks the same as the pictures. Don is amazing! Any questions we had were answered within 10 min, 20min tops. The grill was ready to turn on as soon as we arrived at the home. The hot tub can be a little tricky to work with but we figured it out eventually LOL! The chairs on the deck were super comfy..as were the couches in the huge living room! The fireplace kept us nice and cozy on the cooler days. The kitchen was fully equipped with everything we needed to grill and prepare family dinners for a group of 14. Everyone was happy with the place and is looking forward to going again next April. P.S Thank you for the complimentary wine and outstanding service!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

Joh L.

Loved it.. every thing I wanted. Huge place..I nreded more people!!
place. Owners were awesome and responded quickly. This place wont disappoint!!

8/10 Good

Joseph A.

Wasn't that bad
The house had a few damages around it but they were all minor. The only complaint I can say is no one was able to get a hot shower throughout the stay except on day 1. Days 2 and 3 we all took cold showers. Other than THAT, my group and I enjoyed our stay 👌🏾
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
Thank you for the feedback! We are glad that overall you enjoyed your stay, but do apologize for the cold showers! We are forwarding this information to the homeowner to investigate. We hope to assist you in booking a vacation rental that exceeds your expectations in the future! Best, The Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Mayra V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you
Everything good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022