As a wheelchair person and mom, I had all the time regarded for an accessible trip rental that I might take pleasure in with my household within the Poconos. Sadly, I might by no means discover a rental property that was actually accessible. I used to be dissatisfied time and time once more after going to a rental which I used to be assured was accessible solely to seek out that I couldn’t participate in lots of the areas of the home or actions with my household. I made a decision that I might make such a trip residence myself.

The properties within the Poconos are fantastically located in nature however due to the excessive ranges of snow within the winter, they’re often elevated. After scouring many websites, I discovered my dream trip residence proper on a lake. As soon as we bought the house, I spent six months renovating it to be actually accessible for wheelchair customers — and myself! We wheelchair customers typically need to decide on lodging which are both not actually accessible or accessible however not stunning. With our trip residence, I used to be capable of create each. After our first household trip on the residence, I noticed that I needed to share it with others. 

Our residence was one of many first to be chosen by Airbnb to be featured in its Adaptable class. In consequence, the corporate despatched a crew to {photograph} and confirm its accessible options, which you’ll be able to study beneath.

Inside our wheelchair accessible trip rental

Our fantastically furnished four-bedroom, three-bathroom house is a haven for friends in search of each journey and tranquility. With barrier-free entry, an elevator offering entry between flooring, and two ADA accessible loos, everybody can take pleasure in their stick with ease. Huge, 32-inch stepless doorways to key areas of the house guarantee ease of navigation and mobility all through.

The house has a protracted listing of wheelchair accessible options:

• Step free entry into the house
• Stiltz Elevator from floor ground to major ground, 500 lb weight restrict
• Step free bathe with handrails, bathe chair
• 2 loos with doorways wider than 34 inches, rest room seize bars and {custom} sink vanities to roll beneath
• 2 bedrooms with doorways wider than 34 inches 
• Step free ramp to out of doors hearth pit
• Ramp to the highest ground patio
• Customized elevated 12-person eating room desk, making it straightforward to take a seat at with a wheelchair
• Hippocampe Seashore & All-terrain Wheelchair on the residence to make use of on the lake’s beachfront (10 minute roll from home), or the various mountain climbing trails within the Poconos space

A very comfy residence away from residence

The open ground plan is designed to maximise the breathtaking lake views, with floor-to-ceiling home windows that flood the house with pure mild. A spacious front room that includes a comfortable sectional leather-based couch, fuel hearth, and Good TV is the right place to unwind. The adjoining eating space boasts a custom-made farmhouse desk that seats 12, making household meals or group gatherings easy and satisfying.

For individuals who like to prepare dinner, the connoisseur kitchen is totally geared up with high-end home equipment, together with a Vitamix blender, Cuisinart stand mixer, Ninja air fryer, waffle maker, and even a pizza stone. A totally stocked espresso bar with a Breville espresso machine, Keurig, and French press ensures you’ll begin each morning proper.

Leisure choices and wheelchair accessible facilities

Rain or shine, there’s no scarcity of actions to take pleasure in. The sport room on the bottom ground incorporates a billiards desk, foosball, arcade video games, a Star Wars digital pinball machine, and extra. For those who favor the outside, the property contains quite a lot of leisure choices, corresponding to a basketball hoop, out of doors ping pong desk, cornhole, bocce ball, and even laser tag.

Step exterior to one in every of three massive decks, every providing a novel approach to soak within the serene environment. The primary deck features a propane hearth desk, sectional seating, and a Large Inexperienced Egg BBQ smoker. The bottom-level deck boasts a seven-person sizzling tub and Adirondack rocking chairs, whereas a 3rd deck options hammock swings and an outside sauna—good for unwinding after a day of exploring.

The house’s prime location offers direct entry to the lake, the place friends can take pleasure in complimentary use of canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, and a rowboat. Fishing lovers will recognize the supplied fishing poles and kit, whereas those that favor swimming can take a brief 10-minute stroll to the neighborhood lake seashore.

With high-speed WiFi, 5 Good TVs, a devoted work desk, and an EV charger, this residence provides trendy conveniences alongside rustic appeal. A driveway accommodating as much as seven autos ensures loads of house for friends.

Located simply quarter-hour from Camelback and Shawnee Mountain ski resorts and inside half-hour of native water parks, Mount Ethereal On line casino, mountain climbing trails, and Bushkill Falls, this house is the perfect getaway in each season.

Methods to guide a keep in our trip rental

Whether or not you’re planning a household reunion, a gaggle retreat, or a peaceable escape, this wheelchair accessible lakefront residence provides all the things you want for an unforgettable keep. Bookings for this one-of-a-kind trip rental could be made by way of the Poconos Treetop Lakehouse Airbnb itemizing. The property is considered one of many prime 10% of properties on Airbnb, and is listed as a “Visitor Favourite.” It is simple to see why this property ranks extremely!