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Outdoor spa tub
Aerial view
Game room
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania
  • Blueberry Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Horizon Retreat | Hot Tub | Lake Views | Game Room

Summary:
Come stay with Explore Poconos at Mountain Breeze Lodge, our spacious 3-bedroom cabin with stunning Lake Henry views. The open-concept living area features a smart TV and large windows overlooking the backyard, leading to a covered deck with seating, a gas grill, and a hot tub. Two bedrooms have king beds, one with an ensuite, and a third with a queen. The basement offers a pool table and bunk beds. Outside, enjoy the fire pit and butterfly garden. Perfect for a peaceful getaway!

The Space:
✦✦✦The Property:✦✦✦
✦ 2,000 sqft wood cabin home
✦ Stunning Lake Henry views, especially in fall and winter, offering a peaceful Poconos escape.
✦ Large Back Yard with Fire Pit, and a Viewing Shed surrounded by a butterfly garden.
✦ Less then 30 minutes from Scranton
✦Bring Your Pet for a Small Fee: $125 for the First Pet, $25 for Each Additional Pet

✦ The Space:
✦ Spacious 3-bedroom cabin. 2 Kings, 1 Queen, 1 Bunk bed full over full.
✦ Open-concept living area with smart TV and large picture window

✦✦✦Entertainment & Relaxation✦✦✦
✦ Covered deck with seating, gas grill, and hot tub
✦ Spacious basement with pool table, smart TV
✦ Outdoor fire pit area with seating for relaxing evenings
✦ Ideal for a peaceful getaway in the Poconos

✦✦✦Locations:✦✦✦
✦ Claws 'N' Paws (10 mi, 15 min) – Zoo with animal encounters, a petting zoo, and dino zone.
✦ Lake Wallenpaupack (14 mi, 20 min) – Large lake ideal for boating, fishing, hiking, and scenic views.
✦ Promised Land State Park (23 mi, 35 min) – Park with lakes, beaches, hiking, fishing, and boating.
✦ Mount Airy Casino (30 mi, 40 min) – Casino with gaming, dining, golf, and live shows.
✦ Sculpted Ice Works (18 mi, 25 min) – Ice sculpture museum and factory tour.
✦ Honesdale, PA (17 mi, 25 min) – Historic town with shops, dining, and train rides.
✦ Steamtown Historic Site (27 mi, 35 min) – Museum with vintage trains and railroad history.
✦ Lackawanna Coal Mine (28 mi, 40 min) – Underground tour of a historic coal mine.
✦ Tobyhanna State Park (27 mi, 35 min) – Lakeside park with trails, swimming, and boating.
✦ Shoppes at Montage (22 mi, 30 min) – Outdoor mall with shops, food, and a theater nearby.
✦ Electric City Trolley Museum (27 mi, 35 min) – Trolley history museum with vintage streetcar rides.
✦ Dickson City Laser Tag (25 mi, 35 min) – Indoor laser tag and arcade fun for all ages.
✦ Big Bear ATV Tours (29 mi, 40 min) – Guided ATV adventures through scenic terrain.
✦ Cinemark 20 & XD (22 mi, 30 min) – Modern theater with the latest movies and comfy seating.
✦ Archbald Pothole Park (18 mi, 25 min) – Home to the world’s largest glacial pothole and short hikes.

◆◆◆Staying in the Pocono Mountains◆◆◆
If this is your first time visiting the Poconos, we want to ensure you understand what staying in the mountains entails. This house is nestled in the mountains, surrounded by trees and nature. As a result, you may encounter wildlife, as this is their home and we are merely guests. Wildlife may include flying insects, spiders, ants, squirrels, flying squirrels, mice, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, snakes, turtles, coyotes, and black bears. Smaller creatures and insects can occasionally find their way inside depending on the outside conditions. We have monthly exterminator visits to minimize this, but being in the mountains, anything is possible.

Additionally, the mountain infrastructure differs from that of the city. Small wind or rain storms can occasionally cause power or internet outages in specific areas, including our home. Power outages may affect the water supply as we are on wells and the well pumps need power to work. Usually, these outages are restored within 8-10 hours, which is a quick turnaround given the weather conditions. For outages lasting less than 24 hours, no refund or compensation will be provided. For outages exceeding 24 hours, compensation will be issued on a case-by-case basis.

Lastly, please be aware that extreme heat or cold waves can put stress on the house's heating or cooling systems, and these systems may struggle to keep up during very high or very low temperatures.

◆◆◆Winter Bookings◆◆◆
During winter months, it is highly recommended to have a vehicle with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or 4x4 capabilities due to potential heavy snowfall.

◆◆◆Supplies◆◆◆
We provide a starter pack of household essentials (paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish detergent). If the property includes a dishwasher, washer, and dryer, we also provide cleaning agents for those. Guests staying for longer durations or with larger groups should bring additional supplies. Personal toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), q-tips, deodorants, or other personal care products are not provided.

The house includes cooking ware (pots, pans, plates, utensils, baking dishes), but guests need to bring personal grocery items (seasonings, flour, sugar).


◆◆◆Pet Rules◆◆◆
Keep Dogs Leashed: Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside.
No Overnight Outdoor Stays: Do not leave your dog outside overnight.
Clean Up After Your Dog: Please pick up after your dog when it goes potty.
Keep Pets Off Furniture: Please keep pets off human furniture.

◆◆◆Hot Tub Disclaimer:◆◆◆
Use of the hot tub is at your own risk. Children under 16 must be supervised at all times. We regularly maintain and clean the hot tub, but cannot guarantee chemical sensitivities or allergies.

◆◆◆Fire Ban Disclaimer:◆◆◆
Please note that outdoor fires may be restricted during local fire bans, which can be enacted at any time due to weather conditions such as high winds or dry spells without notice. Guests are responsible for checking current fire regulations and adhering to all posted signage during their stay. During an active fire ban, use of the fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or any open flame is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in fines and immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the area safe from wildfire risks.

◆◆◆FAQs◆◆◆

◆Q. Can you check in early or check out late?

A. Early check-in or late check-out possibility is determined the day before arrival. If granted, early check-in is at 3 PM, and late check-out is at 1 PM at no cost. For earlier arrival or later departure, a $75 fee per 2 hours applies. Booking the day before or after your desired stay ensures the ability to check in early or check out late.

◆Q. Do you offer any discounts or additional discounts?

A. Our listed price is the best available.

◆Q. Do you supply firewood?

A. No, firewood is not supplied.

◆Q. What's the latest we can check in?

A. Check-in is anytime after 5 PM, with no cutoff time.

◆Q. Do we have to bring propane to use the grill?

A. No, propane is provided.

◆Q. Do I need to bring sheets or towels?

A. All beds will be made with linens prior to check-in. Bath towels are provided for the number of guests in your reservation up to the max guest count allowed in the house.

◆ Q: Is the internet/Wi-Fi reliable enough for working from home, including video calls?
A: Yes, the property has high-speed internet that supports streaming, video calls, and remote work.

◆ Q: Can the property be used for filming commercials or as a production location?
A: Use of the property for commercial filming or production purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis. If approved, there is a minimum additional fee of $1,000 on top of the standard rental cost. Please contact us in advance with details about your project for consideration.

◆ Q: Can we have visitors at the property?
A: The maximum number of guests allowed is based on our permit and is listed in the property description. If you plan to have daytime visitors that would temporarily increase the number of people at the property, you must inform us in advance. However, please note that we do not allow large gatherings or excessive visitors. For example, if the permitted guest count is 8, you cannot invite an additional 12 people to bring the total to 20—even if they are just visiting for the day.

Guest Access:
Guests will have the whole house to themselves during their stay except a portion of unfinished basement and 2 closests.

The Neighborhood:
Unfortunately, the house next door experienced a fire, and it's taking some time for the insurance process to allow for rebuilding. As a result, there is a burned structure next door for the foreseeable future. Thankfully, no one was injured in the incident and our house was unaffected.

Property manager

Justin Spall
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

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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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Lake Ariel

Lake Ariel is home to this holiday home. Carbondale Historical Society and Museum and Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Wallenpaupack and Scranton Municipal Golf Course. Lake Township Park and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park are also worth visiting.
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Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania

What's nearby

  • Blueberry Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 21 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 23 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Marywood University - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
  • University of Scranton - 27 min drive - 25.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Two Chefs On A Roll - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Eatery By Jessica - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lori's Corner Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Barrett's Pub - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Horizon Retreat | Hot Tub | Lake Views | Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Horizon Retreat | Hot Tub | Lake Views | Game Room located?

Situated in Lake Ariel, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Blueberry Lake and within 9 miles (15 km) of Lake Township Park and Brooks Lake. Salem Public Library and Lackawanna River Heritage Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

adam k.

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

Clean big and cozy

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Family ski trip

Overall a wonderful property and trip. The property was clean and as described. Communication with the property manager was very easy. The view of the lake was amazing. Location was convenient to the area ski slopes. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Well Appointed Retreat

Everything was as described and up to date. There were nice details that I did not expect from the description, like coffee (very grateful since I forgot to bring some), laundry detergent, and extra garbage bags. As an FYI, the water pressure on the kitchen sink is very low, but I realize that can be impossible to fix in some places. The managers responded to our questions very quickly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Justin Spall

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English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests