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Salty Box Cottage

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Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

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Hamlin, PA
  • Popular LocationClaws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park5 min drive
  • Popular LocationBrooks Lake6 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Wallenpaupack9 min drive
  • AirportWilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)38 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Game Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Salty Box Cottage

The Salty Box Cottage is located in a four-season amenity-filled gated community. This home has a warm cozy feel yet has an open concept which is spacious for combined families to enjoy.
This three bedroom, two bathroom hideaway is perfect for families to get away and enjoy some time to unwind, kick back and make long lasting memories! Entrance to the home is the other side. The door has a digital lock, no worries about losing keys. You will be given a four digit code to gain entrance to the home.

EXTERIOR: The cottage has a large wrap around deck equipped with a gas BBQ grill and an outdoor dining table. String lights hang throughout the deck area to

In the back area off the house you have the fire pit and some Adirondack chairs.

INTERIOR: The interior of the cottage is cozy and compliments it’s surrounding.
Wood paneling and exposed wood beams. But do not worries, you will not be left without amenities! Hi-speed internet WIFI is included with your stay.

Living Room - A 65” screen TV and a cozy sofa make lounging in the living room feel like home. The TV comes equipped with Netflix, Hulu, HBOmax, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Peacock & Roku TV. Simply log in with your own account credentials and pull up your familiar lists (just remember to log out before you leave). There is also a Blu-Ray player with several videos for all ages!!

Kitchen - Comes fully equipped with seating for 2 people at a kitchen island. Full-size oven/electric range, microwave, coffee maker (regular coffee maker + Keurig), electric kettle and full refrigerator/freezer. Pots and pans, silverware, dining set, and glasses are included. First aid kit provided in cabinet above refrigerator.

Dining Room (1st floor) - Comes appointed with a large dining room table that sits 10 people

Master Bedroom (1st floor) - Comes appointed with a king size bed and cleaned comforter and linens. The lamps have built in USB ports to charge your phones.

Second Bedroom (2nd floor) - Comes appointed with a queen bed and cleaned comforter and linens. The lamps have built in USB ports to charge your phones.

Third Bedroom (2nd floor) - Comes appointed with 2 twin over full size bed and trundles and cleaned comforter and linens. The lamps have built in USB ports to charge your phones.

Bathroom (1st floor) - Full bathroom with tub/shower and sink. Comes with cleaned towels. Blow dryer provided.

Bathroom (2nd floor) - Full bathroom with shower and sink. Comes with cleaned towels.

Game Room (lower level) - Comes equipped with large 55” screen TV and sleeper sofa, queen size (clean linens provided). Pool table, dart board, and board games are available for use.

Laundry Room (lower level) - Washer and dryer available for use. Ironing board and iron available for use.

The whole entire property except for clearly marked owners closets and the shed is available.

The Hideout is an amenity-filled four-season gated community that includes 24 hr security, a gated entrance, a clubhouse, 6 lakes for fishing and boating, and 250 acres of pristine woodlands. Additionally, the community has a multitude of recreational activities: sports complex, golf course, baseball field, basketball court, indoor/outdoor tennis, six lakes, two sand beaches, kayaking rentals (for a fee), playground, two heated outdoor pools, one with a tiki bar, physical fitness center, mini-golf, art center, woodworkers building, ski lift and lodge, ice skating, tubing run. 6 playgrounds and miles of private scenic roads to go biking/walking. Some activities in the hideout may require additional fees, however, they are minimal (i.e. ski lift, indoor tennis court, golf)
Nearby Things To Do-
-at the main pool/beach you can rent kayaks and paddleboards, the rate is hourly
-we are only 1 mile to Paws N Claws Zoo which has every animal from South Africa and the entrance tickets are reasonable
-nearby horseback riding, paintball, driving range, and a water park. Lake Wallenpaupack is 10 minutes away and offers boat/tubing rentals, jet skiing, and marina facilities. We are just 15 minutes from Lackawanna Nature Preserve
-Pocono Raceway, Bushkill Falls
-in Hawley, PA you will find rail tours (Soarin Eagle Rail Tours)
-in Skytop, PA you will find Zip Lining
-the chalet is also less than an hour's drive to popular ski resorts such as Montage, Camelback, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, and Elk Mountain

***(c) CLEANING FEE-The home is completely and professionally cleaned and disinfected after every departure. The cleaning fee is $200.

**PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $300 PROPERTY FEE. THIS IS A REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT. LATE CHECKOUTS, MISSING AMENITY BADGES, CITATIONS AND ADDITIONAL CLEANING COSTS WILL BE DEDUCTED WHEN NECESSARY. IF THERE ARE NO ISSUES THIS WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL MINUS VRBO FEES.

Important - You will need to fill out a rental application that will be sent to you by the property owner. This will need to be completed and signed within 48 hours of receipt. ***(a) Hideout Registration Fee-Besides our rental fee, the Hideout charges a registration fee for your welcome package upon checking in.
1-3 nights $100, 4-7 nights $125, 8-14 nights $155
The Hideout Welcome Package includes 3 amenity badges (along with those 3, you’ll have access to use our 6 for your rental period, for a total of 9 badges.) Badges are needed to use the amenities for ages 7 and up.
We need a list of the full name of everyone staying at the house.
ALL GUESTS will be registered with the community and must check in with the Hideout upon arrival, you will get car passes since the community is gated.
****Please Note: This home is located in a secured, gated, private community. You will need to fill out a rental application that will be sent to you by our property manager. This will need to be completed and signed, (to include the names, ages, addresses and relationships to you for all of your guests) for entrance into the community. This will need to be completed within 72 hours before your arrival or the community will assess a $40 late fee that you will be responsible for. The max amount of cars allowed in the driveway is 4. No other guests can visit the lot while you are there.
We are not responsible for any closures of any amenities in the community due to COVID or weather conditions.

HOUSE RULES:
-No Pets
-No smoking inside the house
-Run dishwasher at departure
-All garbage must be removed and disposed of at nearby garbage disposal
-Remove all leftover food from fridge, oven, and grill
-Be respectful during late hours
-NO FIREWORKS ($500 Fine)
-All Badges must be returned and put away ($35 fee each if lost/extra for pool sticker)
-MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF ALL - HAVE FUN AND MAKE WONDERFUL MEMORIES!!

Property manager

Paulo Valeira
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum and Harmony Presents are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Soarin Eagle Rail Tours. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Hamlin, PA

What's nearby

  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 5 min drive
  • Brooks Lake - 6 min drive
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 9 min drive
  • Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum - 9 min drive
  • Blueberry Lake - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jam Room Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wallenpaupack Lake Estates - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Box Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Salty Box Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Box Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salty Box Cottage located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Brooks Lake and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. Lake Wallenpaupack and Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend at the slopes
We were really happy with our stay. It rained all day and we enjoyed the well stocked games, pool table, darts, and fireplace. The homeowners were friendly, easy to get ahold of, and answered all my questions. We love the ski Hill. We came last year and snowboarded for one day and staff remembered us. Staff was very friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Place Around!!
We have stayed at this rental home twice. Once in the summer and this past February to ski. The Hideout is a great spot for families and this house is the best rental available. Plenty of beds for two families to get together!! Main floor equipped with plenty of games for all ages. Clean, updated, stylish.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute House in a Great Community
The house was very clean, comfortable, and cute. My 4-year old loved all of the games available inside the house as well as all of the things to do around the neighborhood. The whole family came so my husband and I could attend a friend's wedding, and the house was very accommodating to all of our different schedules and needs. A lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and cozy
Very comfortable house and cozy, we love our stay with our family of 9 and enjoyed doing s’mores, grilling and playing games. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Everything was as expected. Newly renovated, clean and conveniently located in the Hideout. My 1 and only issue was the King bed was too soft for me, I unfortunately need a more supportive mattress so I had to go sleep with my on in the bunkbed room. My husband had no problem though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Micheala J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay
The house was very clean! We loved the stay! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Margurite M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Short stay
Clean and comfortable, enjoyed the updated kitchen and baths. Could not appreciate the community amenities due to bad weather but Anle to Golf one day and food was very good at Golf Clubhouse.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property
The property was wonderful and so cozy. The beds were comfortable. It was close to so much to do.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G., Phoenixville PA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice weekend getaway
The place was very cute, clean, had lots of amenities. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen P., Cranford

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful getaway
My husband and I brought our 2 year old daughter here and had a really nice few days. We loved going to the beach during the day and sitting by the fire out back at night. We found the king bed on the first floor extremely comfortable. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice vacation
nice family vacation. the pool and beach are next to each other which makes it easy to go from one to the other
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

William S., Glenmoore, pa

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salty Box
Beautiful and clean home. Lots of nice amenities pool table, darts, games, grill, firepit, swing and full kitchen supplies. The gated community has a walking trail, mini golf, pools and access to lake with a beach
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little get away!
The house was very clean and so comfy! Loved the pool table and the dart board. Very close to the marina and the park!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vitalii T., Brooklyn, New York

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cozy home
We had a great time there, the home was great and had a lot of room. The community was very spacious and the home was only 30 minutes away from a lot of stores. The communication with the owner was good and they replied very quickly. We had a lot of fun there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salty Box Cottage at The Hideout
The Cottage was clean and comfortable. It was well-equipped with kitchen utensils, a new gas grill, smart TV, and games. The Hideout is a really nice, quiet community. Check in was easy and staff was helpful. Paul was helpful and responsive Loved the nice cool mountain air! Would definitely stay at the Salty Box Cottage again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house near the main gate amenities in The Hideout! Plenty of space for 6 people.
We had an amazing time. The house had plenty of games for everyone from board games to pool table. Loved the lake and ceramics!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Al H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate cottage
This home ihas been totally refurbished and is immaculately clean. Everything you could possibly need is provided. The owners are very nice and responsive. We had some issues with the Hideout staff turning us away from some included amenities and eventually had to call and have the owner sort it out which he did very quickly. My family and I loved the house and explored the surrounding area finding homemade maple syrup and a place to buy bison meat! Five stars!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, amazing host
The Hideout is a gem of a community, with two very nice sand beaches and a very helpful 24-hour staff. This cottage was just what our large family needed for a few days in the Poconos. We have five boys ages 3 to 16 and they all fit comfortably in the bunk room, leaving a whole bedroom for our daughter, and we slept great in the main-floor bedroom which had plenty of room for the baby's pack and play. The very large dinner table was perfect: Some friends of ours with an equally large family were staying at another VRBO a few miles away and they had no dinner table at all! Paul and Fatima were extremely gracious, attentive, and flexible--would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Salty Box Cottage
This house is very clean, comfortable and has some beautiful upgrades compared to other houses in the community. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family vacation
We had the perfect weekend here for a short notice weekend getaway. It was great being so close to Montage mountain so we could ski in the morning and then come back and relax. Our son loved the pool table, dart board, and games. He can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

katharine l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Cottage in the Hideout
Our families have rented several properties in The Hideout and this was BY FAR our favorite. The pictures of Salty Box Cottage and the reviews of the owners do not do this rental justice. First of all, the rental is impeccable. It’s so nicely designed, well laid out, and incredibly clean and tidy. (The high cleaning fee is worth it - especially because renters are not responsible for bringing linens and towels). The bedrooms were cute and comfortable, and the bunk bed room was a hit with our kiddos. (Each bunk bed had a trundle - which added to the excitement). The kitchen was well appointed and had all the basics, plus extra dishwasher pods, dish towels and sponges. We loved the basement game room - there were so many board games in addition to the pool table and dart board (which lights up - much to the delight of the little ones). Paul and Valeria were AMAZING hosts. They were great at communicating prior to our check in, and were quick to respond to any questions or issues we had. They even sent someone over to help us with the fireplace in the main living space when we had trouble lighting it. We booked The Hideout because we were interested in utilizing the Ski Hill and tubing run over Presidents Day weekend. Unfortunately, the tubing run and ski hill were closed for the majority of the weekend due to the recent warm temperatures and inability to produce snow on a large scale. They did open on the last day of our stay, and our hosts were gracious enough to let us stay in our rental longer so that we could take advantage of the community’s amenities. In short, the Salty Box Cottage was perfect for our party of 8. We will absolutely be back, and if you are looking for a place to stay in the Hideout, this is THE BEST place to book!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
The owners were so nice and easy to deal with. The house was so clean and comfortable. Has everything and more. Great place and people. Thank you for having us there.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shonda P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Instant Home Feel
We just loved it here. The owners did such an amazing job with decor and detail, the house felt instantly comfy and inviting. We were super pleased, my little ones also fell instantly in comfy love. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation at the Salty Box!
My brothers and family friends spent a weekend at the Salty Box Cottage for a low key relaxing hang out. Paul and Fatima did not dissapoint with their cottage. We spent time by the fire pit out back, shooting pool, throwing darts at the illuminated cork dartboard, and hooking our PS5 up to the big screen TV downstairs. There was plenty to do for everyone without even leaving the house. We didn't venture into the Hideouts Amenities, although there were badges left for us if we wanted to. All in all, it was a very clean, well appointed vacation spot and I'd definitely consider going back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
This was our first trip to the area. The Lake Ariel area was beautiful and the house we rented was excellent. The owner,Paul, was very responsive and friendly. The place exceeded our expectations. We will be back!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

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Hosted by Paulo Valeira

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