Pocono Lake, PA · Direct Booking with the Homeowners
Pocono Lake Vacation Rental with Hot Tub & Sauna
Welcome! We're Kara and Mackenzie — a local family who loves this place, and we'd love to share it with you. Bring the dog, bring the kids, and settle in.
Welcome to Pocono Dream Cottage
Settle in and make yourself at home. Pocono Dream Cottage is a pet-friendly, three-bedroom vacation home in Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania — about 1,600 square feet with an outdoor hot tub, outdoor sauna, fire pit, spacious deck and a fenced backyard, all waiting for you in the heart of the Pocono Mountains.
When you book here, you're booking with us — Kara Sincavage and Mackenzie Seitz, a mother-and-daughter team whose family has called the Poconos home for more than 150 years. Ask us anything; we love sharing our favorite trails, restaurants and hidden gems, and booking direct with us is the simplest way to plan your stay.
At the Cottage
Come home to your own place to unwind
Spend your days out adventuring, then come home to your own space — no shared lobbies, no schedules but yours. Sink into the hot tub, warm up in the sauna, gather around the fire pit, or linger on the back deck while the kids and the dog play in the fenced yard. Inside, three bedrooms give everyone room to settle in.
Hot Tub & Sauna
Unwind outdoors after a day on the trails or slopes.
Fire Pit & Deck
A fire pit under the trees and a spacious back deck for evenings together.
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bath
Approximately 1,600 sq ft of comfortable indoor space.
Fenced Backyard
Private outdoor space for you and your dog to enjoy.
Pets Welcome
A pet-friendly Pocono getaway
The best vacations include the whole family — four-legged members too. Your dog is welcome here, with a fenced backyard to run and play while you relax nearby. Just tell us about your pet when you request availability, and we'll confirm the details and any applicable fees with your quote.
The Cottage
A look around Pocono Dream Cottage
Authentic photos of the cottage, deck, sauna and outdoor spaces.
Book Direct
Book direct with the homeowners
When you book here, you talk to us — real people who know the cottage and the area, from your first question to checkout day. You get personal recommendations, quick answers, and the opportunity to avoid the third-party booking-platform service fees. Ask for a complete quote so you can compare the total cost for your dates.
Request Availability & Direct RatesA personal connection
Contact Kara and Mackenzie directly for availability, current rates, and answers about your stay—no call centers, no middleman.
The opportunity to avoid third-party fees
Booking direct means you avoid the third-party booking-platform service fees those platforms add to a reservation. Ask for a complete quote so you can compare the total cost for your dates.
Transparent pricing
You see your complete price before confirming, with applicable taxes, cleaning charges and any pet charges clearly disclosed before you book.
Guest Experiences
What our guests say
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Our Story
Local roots going back more than 150 years
When you stay here, you're staying with family. Our family has been part of the Poconos for more than 150 years, and as a mother-and-daughter hosting team, Kara and Mackenzie love pointing guests toward the area's best trails, slopes, waterfalls and local favorites — the same places we go ourselves.
Plan Your Trip
Four seasons of Pocono adventures
Plan a winter ski getaway, a spring escape, a summer adventure, or an autumn visit surrounded by fall color. From skiing and hiking to scenic outings and family attractions, Pocono Dream Cottage is a comfortable starting point for exploring the region.
Winter
Ski days at Jack Frost, Big Boulder and other regional mountains, then a hot tub and sauna back at the cottage.
Spring
Waterfalls, state park hikes and quieter trails as the mountains wake up.
Summer
Lakes, family attractions and long evenings on the deck and around the fire pit.
Fall
Some of the Northeast's best fall foliage, scenic drives and harvest-season outings.
Explore the Poconos
One cottage. So many ways to play.
Spend your getaway exploring Lake Harmony, planning ski days at Jack Frost and Big Boulder, visiting regional waterparks or discovering the Poconos' hiking trails and scenic outdoor spaces.
Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
Tobyhanna Falls, a scenic step waterfall, inside a 130-acre natural area with 2.59 miles of walking trails along Tobyhanna Creek. No swimming, fires, alcohol or fireworks.
About 15 min from the cottage
DirectionsAustin T. Blakeslee Natural Area
Fish Tobyhanna Creek from the 1.14-mile creekside trail in this 130-acre natural area with a pavilion and standing grills. Leash and poop-scoop laws in effect.
About 15 min from the cottage
DirectionsBarley Creek Brewing Company
Long-running Tannersville craft brewery and restaurant with a beer garden, live music and a big patio for après-anything.
About 25 min from the cottage
DirectionsBig Boulder Ski Area
A sister ski area to Jack Frost, known for winter skiing, snowboarding and seasonal terrain parks. Snow conditions and opening status vary—check ahead.
About 12 min from the cottage
DirectionsBig Boulder Snow Tubing
Dedicated snow tubing lanes at Big Boulder with lifts back to the top - a family favorite after a day on the slopes.
About 15 min from the cottage
DirectionsBig Pocono State Park
A mountaintop state park on Camelback Mountain with sweeping ridge-top views, picnic areas and a scenic drive along the summit.
About 39 min from the cottage
DirectionsGet in Touch
Ready to plan your stay?
It's easy: tell us your dates, how many guests, and whether you're bringing a pet. We'll reply personally with availability and a complete quote — no obligation, just a friendly answer.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How do I check availability and get a price?+
The easiest way is our Request Availability form — it takes about a minute. You can also call or text Kara or Mackenzie anytime. Tell us your dates, how many guests are coming, and whether you're bringing a pet, and we'll reply personally with availability and a complete quote, so you see the full cost before you decide anything.
Can I book directly with the homeowners?+
Yes — and we'd love that. You'll always deal with Kara and Mackenzie, the owners, from your first question to checkout. Send your request through the form, a call, or a text, and your stay is confirmed once we've reviewed it and confirmed back with you personally. An inquiry isn't a confirmed reservation yet, so please wait for our confirmation before making travel plans.
Why book direct instead of a big platform?+
You get us, not a call center. Direct booking means personal service, quick answers, and the opportunity to avoid the third-party booking-platform service fees those platforms add to a reservation. We'll show you your complete price up front so you can compare the total cost for your dates.
Are there extra fees or taxes?+
No surprises. Your complete price is shown before you confirm, with applicable taxes clearly disclosed, and there are no extra third-party booking-platform service fees when you book direct. Final charges always match your actual booking.