Welcome to the heart of Downtown Stroudsburg! We are less than one block from Courthouse Square, Main Street and all the bars, restaurants and shops! ABOUT THE COTTAGE ---------------------------- The cottage is a freshly renovated and sparkly clean two bedroom one bathroom accommodation. The living room has a striking wall of vintage photos and frames of members of the owners family, some from over 100 years ago! A nail head sofa and loveseat are perfect for lounging after a long day exploring the town! The home has WiFi but no cable, internet TV will be available for those with accounts. The kitchen is a grey and white scale that lets every ounce of light in. Cape Cod-style decor adds to the ' Garden Cottage' feel of the home. Looking out the kitchen window you have a beautiful view of the SSG garden, complete with a vine of hops front and center! The back door off the kitchen leads you to a small, shaded back sitting area. Small enough to feel cozy and snuggly. The bathroom has a double stall shower that is sparkly clean and new! Soap, Shampoo/ Conditioner and a hairdryer is provided in addition to towels and washcloths. The master bedroom boasts a queen size memory foam mattress and is spacious and filled with light colored furniture. A walk in closet has enough room to hang all the clothes you don't want to store in the dresser. The second bedroom has a full sized memory foam mattress with a twin bunk above and has a large walk in closet with rod for hanging clothes, tall dresser, cedar chest and mirror. The side yard area is currently functioning with a few chairs and lighting. We do have an area on our back deck with a couch and small table that is perfect for coffee in the morning or drinks at night! We provide linens and blankets for the beds, Towels and washcloths for the bathroom, all cups, plates, pots and pans and utensils needed to cook a meals at the cottage. The pantry has many spices and oils for cooking. The refrigerator usually has condiments and butter in it, feel free to take stock of what is there already before you go grocery shopping! We also offer a ‘starter pack’ with one roll of paper towels waiting for you in the kitchen and one roll of toilet paper in the bathroom as well as dish and hand washing soaps. If your guest count is more than two or if you are staying longer than the weekend we can leave more TP but we kindly ask that the guests be conservative with the bathroom tissue use as we do not have a city sewer line. ABOUT STROUDSBURG ----------------------------- Historic, yet hip, this Pocono Mountains town is a great place to spend a weekend or more. Stroudsburg’s strollable sidewalks and scenic woodland parks are perfect for leisurely outings. Gentle hiking and biking paths wind beside the Brodhead Creek, a top spot for fishing in the warmer months. The Delaware River and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area are nearby. For families, Stroudsburg’s shops and galleries offer fun workshops and special programs. Parks and preserves promote outdoor activities, and special events provide family-friendly festivities throughout the year. Parades, festivals and farmers markets brighten many weekends in this Pocono Mountains town. Stroudsburg’s boutiques and galleries are filled with clothing, jewelry, shoes, sporting goods, home décor and more. Dining in Downtown Stroudsburg ensures there’s always something new to sample. Restaurants range from pubs and cafes to ethnic eateries serving up Thai, Italian and French cuisine. The town is also known for its nightlife, where late-night bites and hand-crafted cocktails are served alongside music and entertainment. Stroudsburg’s small-town charm is amplified in winter, when festive decorations adorn the trees, sidewalks and storefronts. Twinkling lights add a warm glow to seasonal celebrations, and shops offer unique gifts and holiday treats. Outdoors, activities like ice skating, sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and eagle watching are popular. Stroudsburg is close to several great golf courses, making it easy to play a round in the morning and hit the town in the afternoon. This beautiful cottage is an extension of the Sarah Street Grill brand and owned by the same long time local community member and business owner. The Sarah Street Grill has been open for business for 24 amazing years, and in that time the restaurant has grown with the community. SSG is deeply rooted in community service, environmentalism and clean and renewable energy. The Grill not only sources much of the produce for their delicious homemade dishes from local organic farms but they also have a garden from which they pick many vegetables. Right in your back yard at the cottage! _________ **$25 per guest per night charged after the first two people, regardless of age** **$50 per dog charged before your trip, can be added to your guest count** **Only well behaved and potty trained dogs allowed, no puppies or other animals** Guest access All areas except the locked closet and the locked attic. The home is owned by the same family that owns the Sarah Street Grill, we are next door if you need us but you will not see us during your stay. A bustling downtown area, Sarah Street is one street behind Main street. Easy access to the town but still off the main path. Uber and Lyft abound, a car is the best way to travel off the Main street area. We are a family hell bent on heathy, progressive living. We recycle. We care about our ourselves, our community and our planet. Because of our commitment to offering the cleanest, most natural and chemical free environment to our guests we have a few common courtesies we ask of our guests; HOME RULES No unregistered guests at the cottage unless approval granted from host beforehand. -We understand family may want to come visit you, but for insurance purposes every person setting foot on the cottage property MUST be named on the reservation. -Please be honest about the number of guests staying in the cottage, we do have a surveillance camera in the parking lot that shows the cottage as well as the rest of the employee parking lot, for the safety of our valued employees and for your safety as well! -If unregistered guests are on the property WITHOUT advance notice to the host we reserve the right to evict immediately and cancel the reservation without refund. -No 3rd party reservations. The account holder making the reservation must be one of the guests staying unless agreed upon before arrival. - Quiet Hours 10pm-6am. This is a family friendly neighborhood - Parking for a maximum of ONE cars on the far left end of the driveway infront of the cottage, a picture has been sent. Street parking may be available, free from 6PM TO 9 AM and free on Sundays. Please respect our neighbors and don't block the roadway, or park anywhere that may make it difficult for someone to exit their driveway. -PET POLICY: We are a pet friendly home! Please let us know if you plan to bring your pet. We can not accept pets without prior notice. Your pet will be considered an additional guest with a fee. Please include them when making your reservation. Please refrain from having your pets on beds and furniture. Please bring a crate if you plan to leave them in the home alone. Please pick up after your pet, this is a family area. Feel free to message us with any questions. Dogs are a $100 fee, payable in advance at a 50% discount. All unannounced dogs are the full price, $100 dog fee. Only polite, housebroken dogs allowed. No puppies, no other pets. -Please do not remove any property from the unit. -A/C’s can freeze when it’s cool outside so thermostat can't be set below 68. The thermostat will also automatically switch to the scheduled temperature to prevent the system from freezing when it is cool outside. It is usually in the 60's at night here, even in the summer. Open the windows, and enjoy the fresh air. If it's an especially hot day/night please let us know, and we will make sure you are comfortable. -You will be charged if the number of guests is greater than the number of guests listed on your reservation. Children and pets included. We live near the property, and we'll more than likely notice extra people. (More guests equal more water use, more cleaning, more supply use) -Filming and video shoots must be approved by us first with proper permits and documentation. Any unapproved activity will lead to immediate removal from the property -No illegal activities of any kind -No smoking anywhere on the property -Please don't cook food with strong odors like seafood, curry or heavily fried food. Sorry, but It's not fair to the next guest. Please clean all dishes and utensils before leaving. -No excessive trash or dumping. In the event that excessive trash is left, a $15 fee for bulky item pick up will be charged to the guest. -Please contact me if you need trash removal and I will retrieve it from the front porch.. -Please let us know if your car leaks. We'll put drip pans underneath to prevent stains on the driveway -Rules subject to change at any time FAQ- BEFORE CHECKING IN -Your check in information will be sent to you 6 PM the night before your trip. -it is a keyless entry, you will be sent a door code specific to your stay the night before your trip. Wi-Fi details are inside the home, dinner and activity recommendations are in the binders inside the home. -please refer to our guide books on Airbnb for more recommendations and nearby attractions. -Yes we are dog friendly, with a paid cleaning fee. -No, we do not except any other animals, or untrained puppies. -If you are under 21, you must provide a valid drivers license before your stay. All guests must be over 18 if they are not with a parent or guardian. DURING YOUR STAY -The home is equipped with pots pans, utensils, plates bowls and cooking dishes. Bring your food and spices, but please open windows if your dishes have strong smells. -We have a drip style coffee pot, bring your own filters and coffee. -all homes have heat and air conditioning, please bring appropriate attire for the season as excessive energy consumption from heating or cooling elements will be deferred back to the guests. -we prefer pets to stay off of the furniture, if that is not possible please lay down a blanket from home to cut down on our cleaning time. -pets must be curbed, with waste placed in the outside receptacles. PLACES TO EAT NEARBY - Please refer to the guide books online, we also have hardcopies in the unit with nearby eateries and activities. CHECKING OUT -Check out is at 11 AM sharp unless previously discussed. -To secure a five hour early check in OR late check out we ask a $75 fee. It is only available with prior notice and payment. -all dishes must be washed and clean, we do not mind putting away clean dishes. -the fridge must be completely clear of all food products -all trash must be bagged and in the outside trash receptacle. -we ask that the home being comparable condition to check in, with any damages being disclosed before check out. -Upon making your reservation we ask that you have read and agreed to our house rules. We will ask you to verify that you have read the rules you will respond with "I have read and agree to all house rules. The dude abides."