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Luxury 3-Level Chalet - Simply the Best !

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lake Ariel, PA
  • Brooks Lake
    5 min drive
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    7 min drive
  • Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum
    10 min drive
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

OPEN LOFT

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury 3-Level Chalet - Simply the Best !

This luxury 4-bedroom air-conditioned Chalet is located in The Hideout - a four star gated resort community less than two hours away from the tri-state area in the lake region of the Pocono Mountains.
This is probably the only house in the Hideout that has all following amenities: sauna, steam room, digital cable, Netflix and Amazon prime movies, telephone, laundry room, stainless steel appliances and full air-conditioning.
This home provides the ultimate setting for family and friends to enjoy their time together while making some great memories in the Poconos.
This beautiful home sleeps up to 10 people comfortably. The main living level has huge air-conditioned living room with fireplace and 58'' Flat HD TV. Living room is tastefully decorated and beautifully furnished. 2 Andersen French doors open to front deck. Corner-type sofa set in the living room converts to a comfortable king-size bed. The gourmet kitchen is fully equipped with stainless steel appliances for your convenience and includes all the necessities. The adjacent dining area comfortably seats 10.
The air conditioned master bedroom suite is complete with a king sized bed with night stands and 42' plasma HD television. There is an extra crib/toddler bed for a child available. There is also a second bedroom with a comfortable queen-size bed. A full bathroom decorated with porcelain tiles with To-To lavatories is located directly across the hall. The air conditioned, oversized loft bedroom comprises the entire 3rd floor. It has king-size bed, a half- bathroom and a quiet reading area looking over the great room below. Also, there is convertible sofa-bed for 2 extra people located in the loft.
The lower level is a SPA level. Down here you will find a spacious air-conditioned recreational room with Sauna, Steam room and another full bath as well as extra bedroom with convertible sofa-bed for 2. Also, there is a LG washer & dryer, a recreational room and spacious garage on this level.
If you can't be without your laptop - bring it - this house has a high-speed wireless internet as well.
There is simply no house in Poconos like this one for this price !

Property manager

Roman Kalika

Languages

English, Russian

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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 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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this chalet is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Wallenpaupack and Lacawac Sanctuary, while Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum and Harmony Presents are cultural highlights. Travelling with kids? Consider Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Soarin Eagle Rail Tours. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
Map
Lake Ariel, PA

What's nearby

  • Brooks Lake - 5 min drive
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive
  • Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum - 10 min drive
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 11 min drive
  • Blueberry Lake - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wallenpaupack Lake Estates - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Spooners Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Trio's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lori's Corner Kitchen - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury 3-Level Chalet - Simply the Best ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury 3-Level Chalet - Simply the Best !?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury 3-Level Chalet - Simply the Best !?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Luxury 3-Level Chalet - Simply the Best ! located?

This family-friendly Lake Ariel chalet is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Brooks Lake and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. Lake Wallenpaupack and Cobbs Lake Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Rebecca S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
It was fine, definitely not luxury
The place was fine, but just not what was advertised. The listing said that it was luxury when in fact I would put it as pretty bare bones. One of the reasons I booked it was because it advertised having a hot tub, but when we got there the hot tub had no water in it and was filled with dirt and leaves and bugs, as was the bottom floor of the house. The bottom floor bedroom was unusable as a bedroom despite being advertised as one as that is where you come into the house from and it had tons of bugs and dirt, the 12 year old wouldn’t sleep there and I don’t blame him. The “mattresses” on all the beds were more the thickness of a futon or mattress pad and were very uncomfortable, and I couldn’t find sheets that fit on the one bed even after looking in all the rooms. The shower wasn’t obvious on how to use it and there were no instructions, I had to call the guy for help, and he told me it was a standard one and to just pull up, but there was nothing to pull up. I had to describe it to him and then he was like, oh yeah, that one is different. The neighborhood it was in was the other reason I booked the place, it advertised having mini golf and all kinds of stuff. The mini golf was the worst thing I have ever seen, not even worth the $3 or whatever the cost was to use it. The kids were so disappointed. I was just expecting more based on the listing overall than this place ended up being.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Theresa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheers to a great weekend. Hideout
Firstly Roman is a good host, readily available to answer any and every question. I had a great weekend at this property. The house is spacious, very clean and in a great location. This property description was exactly what we got with the amenities. I would recommend to friends and also rent this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

2/10 Terrible

Jaime J.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Simply NOT the best AT ALL!!!!
We decided to take our family, including my elderly parents who are in their 80's, on a beautiful, family getaway. This was certainly NOT the case! Matthew, your 2020 review was spot on and the condition has not changed! The mattresses were like futons and there were only 3 bedrooms, not four. The house itself was absolutely filthy! We spent the majority of the time killing spiders and several other types of insects, as well as cleaning cobwebs / nests out of the AC units. The hot tub is broke and filled with green algae and candy wrappers. The back enclosed patio is filthy and has not been cleaned in a VERY long time, if ever. The master bathroom on the main floor that is supposed to be for the 2 bedrooms has a broken shower that does not work at all. My elderly parents had to walk to the basement each morning to shower since that was the only shower that worked in the house. The washer worked some of the time. The toaster doesn't work correctly. The couch is a joke, as you can only seat about 4 people. (Also broken). We found Pringle cans, candy wrappers, soda bottles and trash under the beds and in the closets. Finding the right sheet sizes was a nightmare and we had to wash them before using them due to the unkept cleanliness of the house. The basement bathroom was disgusting! The dirt is actually so thick underneath the door that you can barely open and close it. The basement smells like mildew so we didn't spend much time in the "spa" area. We have been to several places, but none ever like this one. We wouldn't be back even if we were offered a free week. The only good thing I can say about this was that Roman was available when contacted. However, Roman's integrity is questionable.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tawanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home at the Hideout
The property was definitely a home away from home. The owner thought of everything. There was a beautiful sauna and a clean , modern and comfortable home with working wifi I must add. A fantastic experience. We will definitely come back next year for our annual family getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

William A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
This place was absolutely wonderful and Roman the owner was a delight to work with. He was very responsive and easy to contact from the minute I made the reservation even while he was on vacation in the Caribbean! I was hesitant to rent from the one bad review from Matthew H. However I can assure you that is a FALSE review!!! Thank you Roman! We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home , loved it!
Very peaceful area, plenty of room for a large family. Lovely mountain view .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Matthew H.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy
Simply NOT "the best"
This is by far the worst VRBO experience I have ever had. First of all, the house was very dirty when we arrived. The bathrooms and kitchen were filthy – toilets with mold, dirty towels and glasses in the bathrooms, fridge was disgusting. We actually cleaned all the shelves and took out all of the drawers of the refrigerator to clean up the liquid and who knows what was pooling in the fridge. Pans were so old and dirty and gross that we didn’t feel safe cooking with them. All of the beds in the house are futons, not actual mattresses with box springs. It took us over 30 minutes to figure out which sheets fit which bed from the mess of them in the closet. No organization whatsoever to it and random clothes and a diaper found in between sheets. The hot tub is completely broken with no water in it. The air conditioning in the master bedroom was broken. The shower head is taped on with masking tape. The regular cable didn’t work, although we did have access to Netflix, Prime and a bunch of Russian TV stations. The screens on the back porch are broken. The grills are both tiny portable ones, and neither one had a grate that fit it so pretty much useless. I also wouldn’t recommend it for more than 6 people as there are only three real bedrooms and the kitchen table only fits 6. The owner needs to pay a lot more attention to this property. Only stay here if you just need a place to crash and don’t care about cleanliness, comfort or cooking anything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family Vacation Home
Roman was very accommodating and a pleasure to correspond with. The house itself if great for large groups. We had a total of 10 and everyone was comfortable. If I had to make a suggestion, it would be to convert the two rooms in the "basement" into bedrooms as well as it is underutilized space at this time. Additionally, I would recommend more televisions throughout the house (there are only 2 presently) as well as more seating in the living room. Overall, we had a great time and would definitely consider staying at the home again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felix L.

Great MLK Weekend
Roman was great to work with and very easy to reach. He made sure we were informed of all the amenities available and what was around us. The house was exactly as advertised with plenty of space for everyone. The sauna and steam room were just what we needed after a day of snowboarding. Kitchen was well stocked with seasonings, utensils and pots/pans. TV had a lot of channels, perfect for NFL Divisional weekend. My only suggestion would be to add more living room furniture or to update the older couches. We enjoyed our stay overall! Thanks again Roman!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Oksana B.

nice spacious house, the owner is very friendly, answered all the questions, depozit quickly returne
nice spacious house, the owner is very friendly, answered all the questions, depozit quickly returned, thanks for a good rest
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ana A.

Spacious and Great for large families
This home was spacious we were a family of 12 and we fit comfortably. The sauna and steam room was everyone's favorite. I must say the only thing I would add is some décor to the home it was a bit empty for my liking. The beds were not of my liking either as I woke up with back pains everyday but to some of the people who went with me they felt the beds were fine. As mentioned it was spacious and gave room for family games and a great Thanksgiving dinner. My son and nephew loved the backyard playground and I would recommend to others looking to spend time with a large group but still have some privacy.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana G.

Family Lake Vacation
We had a wonderful time at this property. We comfortably slept 9 family members. The home is very comfortable and located very close to fabulous community amenities. The MOST fun was watching my grandchildren fish! They were so excited and we had a wonderful experience. Thank you Roman!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Omar M.

Very impressive property!
Thank you very much for being a great host! Our stay was EXCELLENT and we appreciate all the amenities that you have at this beautiful home! I HIGHLY recommend this home for anyone that is looking for a luxurious stay! I look forward to when I can find time to go stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Sensational MLK Weekend !
The homeowner is easy to work with - and is very responsive. He is definitely interested in making sure you have a pleasant stay. The house is clean, cozy and perfect for larger groups. The community has lots of activities. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Diane T., Mooresville,NC

Sauna was heaven
I wouldn't hesitate to stay here again! The owner was easy to work with, and the amenities were great! It rained most of our stay but we still had plenty to keep us occupied.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Best Poetry Retreat Ever!
So this house was clean, beautiful, updated and homey. It wasn't too big, it was just perfect for a bunch of poets to get together and write. I would recommend it. The owner was gracious and checked in on us via phone upon arrival. I would say it was magical, magical place.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

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Very Relaxing. Great Service!
Great house! Lots of room for 11 of us. The Hot Tub was not working when we arrived and Romans helper was very adiment about getting it fixed for us. By day 2 we were relaxing and a freshly fixed and cleaned hot tub. The house seems very suitable for winter having every heat sourse imaginable. The Hideout is a pretty high class community. The only complaint is water heater inconsistancy. It was not terrible and it worked most of the time. I would highly reccomend this house for anyone. I feel like we got our moneys worth.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tonya D., Lodi,Ohio USA

Great Home!!
Wow! We had a wondeful time at The Hideout. The home is fabulous. Spacious rooms, tastefully decorated, private yard, lots of activities to do. 5 minutes down the street there is a stable for horseback riding, 45 minutes away there is a great place to hike a see 8 fabulous waterfalls! The owner of this home was very helpful with all of my questions before we arrived and after. There was a great selection of WII games and the netflicks came in handy. It would have been nice to have a pool table, or air hockey table just to add that extra something for entertainment. Also the pool really is not as close to the home as I thought. Overall I would highly reccomend his spacious home to anyone looking for a nice relaxing vacation! We look foward to visiting again!!!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linar T.

Great home, nice and convenient location!
My family had a great time during vacation in Poconos PA. House was huge with absolutely everything you can possibly need. My family rent homes in Hideout for 8 years and we really happy to find this rental. This one was the best so far. The owner of this home made everything easy for us from rental procedure to instructions how to use Hot Tub and Web TV. We got our security deposit shortly after our vacation. We are looking forward to our next stay at this home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Linar T.

Great Home, nice community, close to everything!
My family had a great time during vacation in Poconos PA. House was huge with absolutely everything you can possibly need. My family rent homes in Hideout for 8 years and we really happy to find this rental. This one was the best so far. The owner of this home made everything easy for us from rental procedure to instructions how to use Hot Tub and Web TV. We got our security deposit shortly after our vacation. We are looking forward to our next stay at this home.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great home for a fantastic family vacation
This beautiful home was even better than expected! Located in a more open/not-as-wooded portion of The Hideout with gorgous views of the evening sky, this very well maintained home is packed with upscale finishes and in-home amenities. No need to feel like you're "roughing-it" in this chalet. The house was in great condition when we arrived. Sleeping areas on all three levels gave everyone in our multi-generational group (ages 8 mos to 64 years old) plenty of space and privacy. The beds were very comfortable and having bed linens and plenty of bath-towels included in the rental made packing for our trip even easier. The Hideout was wonderfully relaxing. The staff at the Security/Check-in office, the beach, the lodge and the Indoor Sports Complex were all exceptionally courteous and helpful. (Hint, if you're looking for an interesting place to exercise, ask the staff at the Sports Complex for a map of the walking trail -- it's well maintained, mostly shaded and its varied terrain make for a good nature-walk or run) In addition to all the the Hideout offers, this home is a destination unto itself. The home is fully air conditioned with individual controls/zones for each room ensuring that everyone was comfortable. Two flat-panel TV's, DVD players and a fully equipped kitchen complete the package -- making meals for 9 people was a snap. And don't miss the spa in the fully-finished lower level. While we didn't use the sauna or steam-shower during our stay, we did relax in the outdoor hot-tub on the back patio every day. And the home's back-yard swing set was a HUGE hit with the 3- and 4-year olds in our party. Roman, the owner, was great. He took the time to answer all of my questions before our rental (and I had A LOT of them) and called twice during our stay (once at the beginning and once at the end) to make sure all was OK. Before our arrival, Roman also provided details for check-in/check-out, instructions on using various equipment/appliances in the home and additional contact info in case we needed him during our stay. Fortunately, everything worked perfectly. After our stay, our security deposit was promptly returned with no hassles. Overall this home is top-notch and without hesitation, I would highly recommend it to friends or family members. Would love to stay here again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

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Great Experience
Great house, great community. We enjoyed our stay very much. One day of the weekend was a wash with heavy rains, but the kids enjoyed staying indoors, with movies and Wii. Equally entertaining options for grown ups. Spacious rooms, nice furniture. Exceptionally good kitchen. Roman was very friendly and provided good service. We would love to visit the property again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Fabulous Vacation Home away from home!
Fabulous property located in a gated community in the breathtaking Pocono Mountains. The house was exactly as stated in the advertisement and had everything and more so that our time there was comfortable and fun. The spa on the first level is amazing and the hot tub out back was great. This chalet has it all! We had a great time and will definitely be back!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Harry L.

Wonderful weekend
Very clean house, probably the only house in all of the poconos with a jacuzzi, steam room & sauna. The hideout is safe & full of amenities. Definitely would return to the same house...
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Great time in Lake Ariel
We certainly enjoyed our stay and appreciated the amenities of the house. The location is remote but were able to ski 2 different mountains while we stayed in Lake Ariel. We would return back for another visit!

About the host

Hosted by Roman Kalika

Host profile image
I am a professional property manager.
I designed and built this house in 2008 for my family vacations using best available materials, technology and gadgets.

Why they chose this property

There is simply nothing else comparable in the neighborhood. This house house has everything you can wish for: hardwood floors in all rooms, porcelain tiles in bathrooms, stainless steel appliances, big screen TVs, fireplace, sauna, steam room, hot tub, playground, video games, Netflix movies, HD cable, Russian TV, high speed Wi-Fi, charcoal grill, open deck, screened porch, mini-split A/Cs with heat in all rooms, LG washer & dryer, etc, etc. and etc.

What makes this property unique

Even if there is a rainy day, you still have plenty of things to do in the house. Enjoy sauna, hot tub, steam room...Watch movies, play games, browse the web...
There is simply no house like this anywhere nearby.

Languages:

English, Russian
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