River Retreat (formerly known as Fat Rabbit)
Located in the heart of the Poconos, where the PA Turnpike (NE Ext) and Interstate 80 intersect, River Retreat is&nbsp;an easy 1.5 hour drive from Philadelphia, New York and New Jersey. Nestled in the woods adjacent to the Lehigh Gorge State Park and the Lehigh River, you are surrounded by nature for biking, walking, hiking, fishing , white water rafting, golf, skiing, paintball, zip lining and so much more!
This charming Log Cabin home sits on 2 private acres in the woods in the Poconos on the Lehigh River. You will enjoy relaxing on the huge deck overlooking the river & bike path! Watch and hear the Lehigh River rapids from the deck or hike directly to them. Bring your bicycles as this Pocono Log Cabin sits on the Lehigh Gorge State Park and ride 26 miles from end to end (White Haven to Jim Thorpe). Enjoy a picnic lunch, views of the river and many waterfalls along the way!
The cabin also has a wood-burning fireplace in the living room, a Jacuzzi tub in master bath, a Pool Table and Bar in our finished basement and an outdoor fire pit and charcoal grills!
Most of the rental houses in the Poconos are located in housing developments controlled by Homeowner Association. This cabin is NOT in a development!&nbsp; There are&nbsp;no neighbors worried about you, ready to report you. You will feel secluded in the woods, but you are also just a mile from town for all the things you might need. This is&nbsp;one of just a few log cabins located on the Lehigh Gorge State Park & Lehigh River.
Bedrooms (11 beds) -
Bedroom 1 - 1 queen
Bedroom 2 - 1 double
Bedroom 3 (loft) - 1 king, 1 twin
Bedroom 4 - 1 double, 1 twin
Bedroom 5 - 1 double, 1 bunk bed
Rec Room - day bed (2 twins) 
Linens & towels - included
Pets are not permitted

Check in - 4 pm
Check out - 11 am
A Refundable Security of $1000 will be added to the reservation.

b.River Retreat

We had a wonderful time. Our children and grandchildren loved the game room and the house. It was very clean, we had everything we needed. It was so peaceful in the morning sitting on the deck listening to the river. We enjoyed a few hikes, white water rafting and an afternoon on a pontoon boat. Would highly recommend to anyone.  (6/28 - 7/2/26)

Wonderful Time

We had a college friends-and-family reunion in the Poconos for our collective 40th birthdays - stayed at Valhalla and River Retreat. This could not have been a more perfect weekend. Lisa and Lance were amazing hosts, super responsive, helpful in providing tips on food and things to do in the area, and easy to work with. The place was exactly as advertised in the pictures and everyone had an amazing time. Thanks so much for making this experience everything we could have hoped for and more! 5/22 - 5/25/26

40th Birthdays Retreat with Friends - Amazing Time!

My family and I celebrated our daughter’s 1st birthday here. Our party size was about 60, so we needed 3 cabins; Valhalla, River Lodge and River Retreat, all in which were beautiful, homey and perfect for our large family.
Our family has never done a vacation to the scale and we cannot wait to do it again. We all hope to be back to enjoy the summer months.
Lisa and the cabin owners were fantastic, thank you for helping make our daughter’s first birthday so memorable.  (12/20 – 12/22/25)

Daughter's 1st Birthday

River Retreat lived up to its name. It was quiet, comfortable, and a great place to recharge throughout the weekend. The cabin was spotless on arrival and well equipped, making it easy to settle in right away. We loved having a calm, welcoming space to come back to after our group activities. It struck a great balance between privacy and accessibility, and we’d happily stay here again.

Doesn't get better than this!

The accommodation is beautiful and a quiet environment. My family and I loved it. I would definitely come back again!  (7/18 – 7/20/25)

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