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Beautiful Chalet windows, deck, and screened in porch overlooking serene woods

Large chalet windows looking out to protected green space & pond

Gather with friends around the large kitchen island

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

Pool

Gym

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Lake Ariel, PA

Brooks Lake10 min drive
Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park17 min drive
Lake Wallenpaupack19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

2nd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

This beautiful modern chalet home has been completely remodeled. Located in the Hideout, a four-star amenity filled community, in The Northern Poconos. Just two hours from the NYC and Philadelphia areas. The Hideout offers activities for all four seasons: golfing, boating, swimming, hiking, skiing, snow tubing and so much more!

Bookings for 7 nights or more get a 15% discount!

A perfect home for a relaxing getaway for up to 11 guests! The large chalet windows offer a stunning seasonal view of Big Spring Pond and the serene woods. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the Chalet offers a perfect location to gather with friends and family. It boasts a large wrap around deck and screened in porch, propane grill, perfect for entertaining.

This 3-story home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a kitchen with large island and table seating for 10, game room, outdoor firepit, wood burning fireplace, and laundry room.

The main living area (2nd floor) has a family room with cathedral ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, master bedroom with queen bed, full bath and spacious eat in kitchen.

The third floor offers 2 bedrooms; One features a full size bed with a walk out balcony.
The second bedroom has two twin bunk beds. There is also a full bathroom with soaking tub.

The walk out lower level has a spacious family room with electric fireplace, a game room. This level also has a private bedroom with queen bed, full bathroom and laundry room.

Additional Home Amenities Include:

- Free Parking (driveway fits 5 Vehicles)

- Game room with X-Box/DVD player, Foosball table, Electric dart board, board games & puzzles

- 2 Bicycles

- New Gas Grill (complimentary propane provided)

- Free Wifi

- Wood Burning Fireplace

- Solar lit path to Fire Pit

- Complimentary Firewood

- Outdoor Table & Lounge Chairs

- Cornhole

- 2 Fishing Poles & tackle

- Fully Equipped Kitchen (complimentary paper towels, sponge, dish soap/detergent, hand soap)

- Keurig combo Coffeemaker filters and complimentary K cups provided

- 3 Flat Screen Smart TVs (complimentary Netflix, Roku, Amazon Prime TV, Disney Plus, ABC, NBC, FOX)

- Full size Washer/Dryer with detergent

- Bluetooth Compatible Speakers

- Hairdryer

- Iron and Ironing Board

* Linens and towels are not included, but can be rented at www.lakesidelinenspa.com

* Baby gear rental for cribs, strollers, car seats, toys, etc. available at https://www.babyquip.com?a=69baeb2

11 Guest badges will be provided with your stay so you can enjoy all the community amenities available for you and your family:

* 2 Outdoor Swimming Pools

* 2 Beach areas (Tiki Bar at the Main Lodge, Paddle Boat / Kayak rentals available)

*Playgrounds, Hiking Trails, Fishing, Outdoor Tennis, Basketball courts, Laurel Park Campground

*Recreation Sports Complex equipped with indoor table games, Miniature Golf, Arcades, Virtual Golf Simulator, Indoor Basket Ball Courts

*Club House Bar/Restaurant (steps away from house)

*(9) Hole Private Golf Course (Fee)

*Private Ski Hill, Ski & Tubing Lessons available (Fee)

*Fitness Center (Fee)

*Nubia Malkin Arts Center

And tons more…

We are just 15 minutes away from Lake Wallenpaupack where you can rent jet-skis, powerboats, and other types of watercraft. An easy 45-minute drive to popular ski resorts such as Montage, Camelback, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, and Elk Mountain. Or waterparks like Kalahari, Camelbeach, Great Wolf Lodge, Sno Cove.

Property manager

Matt & Wendy

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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 in a rural area. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum and Wayne County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Soarin Eagle Rail Tours. Travelling with kids? Consider Costa's Family Fun Park, or check out an event or a game at Harmony Presents. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake Ariel, PA

What's nearby

Brooks Lake - 10 min drive
Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum - 16 min drive
Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 17 min drive
Lake Wallenpaupack - 19 min drive
Blueberry Lake - 23 min drive

Getting around

Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪The KCPepper Bar & Grille - ‬17 min drive
‪Wallenpaupack Lake Estates - ‬26 min drive
‪Dunkin' - ‬17 min drive
‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
‪Colisseum restaurant - ‬21 min drive

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

16 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

This house is awesome! We stayed with our extended family for a long weekend. The house has everything you can think of in the kitchen, was very clean and the owners are extremely responsive and easy to deal with. The hideout has lots of amenities. The ski hill is perfect for beginners. The kids loved it and it's the cheapest skiing you'll find. My only wish is for a queen bed upstairs rather than a full (two adults can't sleep in a full size bed so one had to sleep on the couch).

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

8 Jan 2024

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NYE

Property as expected and communication with the property manager was excellent. Availability of winter amenities are not guaranteed, and the ski/tubing area was closed during our stay. The drive to Montage ski resort was reasonable, and all of the children successfully completed their first lessons. We would stay at this property again as there was plenty of space for our party of 10 and plenty of games/activities for the kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

10 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exceptional!

We had the pleasure of staying in this beautiful home at the end of August. The house was the perfect size for 4 adults and 5 children ages 6 and younger. The game room downstairs was a huge hit for the kids on the one rainy day we had. The complex has so much to offer and is huge! I wish we stayed longer to see more of the property. There was construction going on but once you figure out the detours it was fine. The house was so clean and well kept. Matt was extremely responsive to our texts. We were unable to make phone calls due to lack of service but texting with WiFi worked fine. We would love to make this our yearly family getaway!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Inna F.

5 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very cute place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We went to enjoy a little getaway with our children for our anniversary and made many memories! The place was very clean and very well stocked. The kids enjoyed all the amenities and we enjoyed a relaxing weekend away. It was within walking distance to the clubhouse and a little playground we went to. Matt was very responsive and gave us suggestions to make reservations (which we were so glad to know!) We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

This property had everyrhing you could ever need to have the best family vacation. The house was spotless. The owners were quick to respond at all times. We had people from 5 to 50 and everyone loved jt and didnt want to leave!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat

Family + 1 friend (8 of us, ages 11 to 76) spent 3 nights and had a terrific time: Played mini-golf and golf; played all the fun games in the house; went to the gym, pool and beach; rode bikes; walked; grilled. We celebrated a 75th birthday. The house is so wonderfully decorated and was so clean and comfortable. We loved eating our meals on and just hanging out on the delightful screened-in porch where we could enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. The house is a winner!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rita F.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This property is as advertised and more. It was so clean. We enjoyed spending time on the decks and around the fire pit making S’mores. The amenities in the development were beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank M., Spring Hill,Florida

29 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay family enjoyed very much

Property was all that it stated

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

26 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly as advertised

We had a great stay with family and friends. The communication was great, and we even tried some of the suggestions for food sent to us, all were amazing food. Overall one of the best places we have stayed at over the years. I would highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie F., Carlisle,Pa

18 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond F.

8 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Beautiful property and home!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

23 June 2023

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Beautiful, quiet, serene stay

The place was so clean and nice and comfy. We loved The Hideout, especially the lake and parks. Hoping to return again

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mekhla S.

17 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, great experience

The house is beautiful, very tastefully done. The location is also beautiful, backing into the woods. House is well furnished. It seemed a bit smaller than it looked in pictures, however it was very comfortable for our group of 9 adults/teens. We had an extreme winter weather related situation in the house - the owners were very accessible and communicated frequently to help as best as they could. We had a great stay and highly recommend the property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Azik G.

7 Jan 2023

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Satisfied guest

Very nice and clean house . The host is very quick to provide answers to any questions we had during our stay. Recommended

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki R.

12 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serenity Woods

The house was just as beautiful and spacious as the pictures showed it to be. Everything was clean and well decorated and we had plenty of room for 8 of us. We had a great time!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Connecticut

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family friendly weekend getaway

The property was beautiful, spacious and perfect for our group of 10 adults. The house was very cozy and was perfect for relaxing all day. We enjoyed the porch outside and the kitchen was perfect for cooking for a large group. Service was spotty all over the hideout but the wifi worked very well at the house. Overall we had a lovely time!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

28 Aug 2022

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Amazing

We had a great time with family. Many of us got very weepy when it was time to go. The property owner was very helpful. The home was lovely. It was very clean and well organized

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eileen L.

21 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful week at The Hideout in Serenity Woods

Our 3 generation family had a wonderful week at The Hideout. Serenity Woods was an immaculate home on a quiet road that was comfortable and did not disappoint. We loved spending time in the screen porch and deck. The community was clean and safe and there were tons of activities that everyone enjoyed. The home had a fully stocked kitchen which is so nice to have some of those little extras that you don’t have to run out and buy. The hosts were great with communication and having useful information in the house. We would definitely come back when we want to visit the Poconos.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa F.

12 Aug 2022

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Property was beautiful.. Perfect relaxing get away..

Everything was perfect..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo G.

30 July 2022

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Good visit

Family reunion at The Hideout

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kellan K.

18 July 2022

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Lovely long weekend!

We loved this beautiful house! Super clean, great communication, clear instructions, amazing amenities. A few things we learned: The Hideout is a huge community, but super safe and gated. That being said, if you order delivery (like pizza) make sure to call the gate to let them know ahead of time. All of our kids (ages 1-5) LOVED the lake beaches- both are a short drive away, clean, and not too crowded. Fire pit, screened in porch, and beautiful kitchen were my favorite spots. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris A.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Home

Really enjoyed the house. Had a fun time with the family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Home

We had a blast at Serenity Woods! Matt and Wendy were very accommodating and answered any questions we had! The house is beautiful and clean. The screened in porch was our favorite! We would definitely book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

5 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house!

We had a great stay at Serenity Woods! The house was exactly as pictured and the owners were always very quick to respond to any questions. We would definitely come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

20 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

The house was VERY well stocked! So much space and everything you need for a family getaway. The owners were very nice, if you needed to contact they assisted right away and followed up to make sure everything is going well. We will stay here again, no doubt about it!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022