Forest Getaway Chalet: Hot Tub, Sauna, On-Site Ski

Weclome to Little Norway PA, where cozy comfort meets nature’s tranquility. Bask in sunlight through cathedral windows, unwind in your private Finnish sauna & forest hot tub, and savor peaceful days 5 minutes from Ski Big Bear’s chair-to-chair runs, pools, mini golf, and lake beach.

Perfect for couples & families yearning for a serene getaway w/relaxing spa amenities, local outdoor adventures (skiing, hiking, fishing, rafting) and artsy towns of the Pocono-Sullivan Catskill mountain community.

🌲 Little Norway is designed for enjoying nature in quiet comfort. We've been inspired by thoughtfully-curated homes along our travels, and have filled our home with books, art, and fun details for our guests.

🧖‍♀️ Nordic-inspired "Tiny Spa":
Unwind in your own private indoor Finnish wood sauna, complete with Harvia essential oils. We offer complimentary waffle robes, cozy spa slippers, and spa goodies in a welcome basket upon your arrival. Complete your spa cycle with a soak in the six-person hot tub under the stars—perfect for relaxing after a day of adventure.

Open-Concept Living & Dining:
Cathedral ceilings and expansive windows frame a half-acre of lush forest with lots of wildlife. Relax by the electric fireplace, or enjoy movie nights on the 48" Smart TV with high-speed WiFi.

🌲 Built for the Outdoors
Guests love our wrap-around screened in porch, firepit, and BBQ.

🛏️ Bedrooms & Bathrooms:
The mobility-friendly first-floor master suite includes a king bed with an attached full bathroom, radiant floor heating & window AC unit for extra comfort.

Upstairs, a cozy second bedroom invites restful nights.

Both bedrooms feature spa-quality Anthropologie & Quince linens, blackout curtains, and thoughtful essentials.

✅ Sleeps 5 (***Note: Sleeping configurations are most comfortable for a maximum of four adults, and we reserve the right to decline reservations for groups of more than four adults)

🍳 Kitchen & Dining:
Cook up memorable meals in a fully equipped kitchen with Nespresso & Mr. Coffee coffeemakers, Guatemalan coffee, quality cookware, sharp knives, pantry essentials, and a farmhouse dining table ideal for gathering over home-cooked feasts.
✅ We encourage sustainability with energy-efficient kitchen appliances, cloth napkins & kitchen towels, and filtered tap water.

📚 Reading Nook, Library & Workspace:
A bright, serene loft nook with books & games offers a peaceful view to fuel your remote work or quiet reading moments.

🎿 Ski & Masthope Mtn Amenities:
A mere 3-minute drive to Ski Big Bear (on the Indy Pass!) ensures freshly groomed runs and crowd-free skiing or tubing. A complete hiking and outdoor guidebook is included with your stay. As a Masthope guest, you are welcome to enjoy the community amenities when you purchase a pass for $10/person per day. Passes cannot be used on the day of checkout.

Please read our welcome email carefully to ensure you are able to check in at the community office upon arrival to pick up your passes.

✅ Hiking & cross-country ski trails
✅ Summit Restaurant
✅ Tennis, basketball & pickleball courts, volleyball
✅ Small grocery/general store
✅ Fitness center
✅ Pools (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
✅ Mini golf (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
✅ Tiki Bar (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
✅ Lake beach access (Memorial Day-Labor Day)
✅ SUP, kayak rentals (Memorial Day-Labor Day)

🎲 Family & Play Areas:
Families will appreciate inclusions like kitchen set, crib, high chair, children’s toys and dinnerware, and easy access to the playground, pools, and mini golf in our Masthope Mtn Community.

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🌲 Eco Notes

WINTER
We've converted Little Norway from inefficient electric baseboard heat to a nifty in-floor hot water radiant heating system. It's delightful for warm feet in winter!

The chalet responds to thermostat changes differently than forced air or electric baseboards you may be used to. With radiant heat, the actual temperature of the room will typically feel about 3-4 degrees warmer than the reading on the thermostat. We keep the thermostat capped at 67 for this reason. Guests tell us they enjoy the cozy, easy-to-use electric fireplace for extra heat they may desire.

A few of our photos show wood burning fireplace that is non-operational due to needed safety repairs that we hope to complete in 2027. Please do not use it!

SUMMER
Our home is in a forested area that stays under 70 degrees for the vast majority of the year. We have one window unit available in the Master Bedroom, but NO CENTRAL AC.

During the summer, guests typically stay comfortable by enjoying the community pools, lake, beaches, and other outdoor amenities during the day, while cooler evening temperatures, wall to wall screened windows and fans keep the home comfortable in the evening.

Being close to nature is part of the Little Norway PA experience. We have bald eagle, porcupine, deer, and the occasional bear visitor! We choose not to use insecticides in order to keep the environment healthy for you and the local wildlife. We want you to feel completely at ease here and are always happy to answer any questions ahead of your stay.

RENTAL AGREEMENT

You will be asked to sign Masthope Mountain Community Rental Agreement to provide basic info (name, address, license plate) to our HOA after confirmation of booking.

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RENTAL AGREEMENT

You will be asked to sign Masthope Mountain Community Rental Agreement to provide basic info (name, address, license plate) to our HOA after confirmation of booking.

LOCATION

Guests are advised to do their grocery shopping before arriving on site, as the closest full service grocery store is 25 minutes away.

CANCELLATION POLICY

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance, especially during winter when our region may experience significant snow. While we do our best to work with guests during weather events, all cancellations follow the refund policy below. Travel insurance can be purchased through major providers or through your Guest Portal after booking.

Refunds:
• 100% refund 14+ days before check-in
• 50% refund 7–14 days before check-in
• No refund within 7 days of check-in

24-Hour Grace Period:
Cancel within 24 hours of booking for a full refund, as long as check-in is at least 7 days away.

PET POLICY :

We allow up to two well behaved, fully house-trained dogs. Cats considered, please inquire.


NOTES ON PARTIES

Little Norway PA is best experienced as a space for chill time. If you are seeking a space for a party, we can recommend other areas of the Poconos. Quiet hours are 10pm-6am.