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Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community

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Winter in the Hideout
473 Oakwood Court
Gather in our large & bright living room!
Watch TV or read a book in our spacious living room.
Make a family dinner in our fully equipped kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13325.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hamlin, PA
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Brooks Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community

The house has 5 bdrms. on three levels. 3rd Floor- Master Bdm. with King size bed, and one bedroom with two twins, and one large master bathroom. The Main Floor has 2 bedrooms. One has a queen size bed and other has bunk beds and one full size bed. One full bath on that floor. First Floor has one bedroom with queen size bed, one full bath, a full size pull out couch and a deck.
The house has 26 foot ceilings on the main level with a gas fireplace. There are also a combo Heat/AC units on the main level lower level and in of the 4 bedrooms. The kitchen is open concept equipped with everything you need to make your own meals if you desire. Off of the living area on the main level is a comfy sunroom great for relaxing. There is free wifi and a wii game console for your convenience.
The lower level of the house has two large areas - for relaxing, watching TV and playing games which include darts, foosball, and ping pong. There are three decks at the house, a gas grill and outdoor table and chairs.
The Hideout is a four star gated community and has many amenities - Two pools, two areas to enjoy the large lake ( the one in walking distance to our home) a 9 hole golf course, Club house to eat lunch and dinner, and a brand new full recreation center with indoor tennis, gym, game room, salon, library and all purpose room for movie viewing. We have a art center and a ski hill with a chair lift, tubing and lessons and rentals available. There is outdoor dining and a tiki bar at the main lodge.

Property manager

John Kratzer

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
We love renting our home to families!
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking on any of the outside decks is allowed.
Linens - If you choose to use our linens for the beds they must be washed & returned prior to checkout. Dish towels & hand towels must be washed too.
Bath and Beach Towels are supplied by the renter. IMPORTANT: There are no bath or beach towels for guests only hand and dish towels available.
6 cars maximum per rental

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Lake Ariel

Lake Ariel is home to this chalet. Lake Wallenpaupack and Sterling Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Lake Township Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Soarin Eagle Rail Tours, or check out an event or a game at Harmony Presents. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Hamlin, PA

What's nearby

  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Brooks Lake - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 8 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum - 9 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Blueberry Lake - 16 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Wallenpaupack Lake Estates - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jam Room Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Spooners Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Large Chalet in the Hideout Gated Community located?

This family-friendly Lake Ariel chalet is within 3 mi (5 km) of Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Brooks Lake. Lake Township Park and Deer Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 216 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

winter25

As usual, great stay.. Kids enjoyed. Weather was not great but kids got skiing in. House is great...as described and the Owner is first class...always checking in to see if all is OK..
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Catherine S.

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed our long weekend! Great communication with John. Your house was supplied with everything we would need. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

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

Great place for group getaway

It was a great house for different families to stay. Everyone had their own space but also large spaces for everyone to hang together. Communication woth John was fantastic and he answered any questions. It was clean and well taken care of. We enjoyed the restaurant and snow tubing. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Pocono fun

House has everything you would need. Family stay after Christmas so we can be together for New Year’s Eve. Host is great
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

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

Birthday getaway

Another year staying here, another wonderful experience! Thanks as always for making our special events so wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Regina R.

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

Family Winter Weekend

Everyone enjoyed their weekend. The house was clean and anything that we needed was there. Our youngest grandchild really enjoyed all the toys she had at her disposal. The adults enjoyed the ping-pong table.! John was a great host. His communication was excellent.Thank you for an enjoyable weekend and we’re already making plans for another one.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia F.

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

Perfect family getaway

The Chalet was perfect for our family getaway. We had family from all over, so we needed plenty of rooms and parking. Everything was perfect
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa C.

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

Girls weekend

Amazing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

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

There was a lot of activities and places to go

We loved our stay there
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Annual Get Together

Each year, several old college friends get together for a long weekend from all over the country. This lovely home in the Hideout provides a convenient location with amenities we look for: room for us all and a foosball table! The house is clean and well-appointed. The owner is very helpful in making sure our stay meets our needs and communicates regularly to ensure we have what we need. This is our second year and will surely return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen A.

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

Returning guests

We had a great vacation at this beautiful home. Plenty of room!! And Jack was more than awesome 👏 thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

deb l., New Jersey

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

Holiday trip

Great family getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

George S.

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

Superb vacation home

Beautiful location. Super nice host with great communication and very responsive. So many amenities. Lots of streaming options. Lots of useful cookware, utensils and other kitchenware. Saw some young deer and a flock/rafter of turkeys. We definitely hope to go back sometime.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Beautiful home. Great location

Beautiful home and property. Close to beach on lake and pool . in community. activities outside community: Steamtown for trains, Lackawana coal mine tour, Pedal railroad tour through Poconos. Responsive and consciousness owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Getaway

Spacious, comfortable, well equipped house with wrap around deck. Plenty of parking. Close to Lake Ariel. Golf and pools available. Attentative, friendly host - John Kratzer. Wonderful time with friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted & Judy M.

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

Great family getaway

Enjoyed our stay in this spacious home. Lots of amenities in the home and in the community.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

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

Quick Getaway

Great stay at this Lake Ariel property. The house is in great condition with a large kitchen and living area. The host, John, is very responsive and accommodating, we would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana T.

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

Great experience.

We spent a wonderful weekend in Hamlin. The property is great for a large family. It is supplied with everything, all you need for kitchen, lots of toys for kids of all ages. We were able to create wonderful memories. The host is great, he always was there if we needed anything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S.

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

vacation

John home is awesome. we were sitting at his dinning room table, we seen 2 small black bears playing in the neighbors yard. We also had a very nice relaxing vacation. The Sites
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Patti S.

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

Great vacation and amazing host!

Our family of 8 adults and 4 kids (under 10) enjoyed our stay at the Hideout. There was plenty of room for everyone and the cabin was well supplied. The host went out of his way to make sure we enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Amazing place!!

We really had a great time, the community, the house is big, good communication with the owner. Can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Virginia S., Lebanon Pa

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

Home away from home

We enjoy staying there. planning going back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Hideout week

Home is great. Nicely laid out and plenty of toys for little kids. Owner is very responsive. Great location, had snow and kids skiid
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

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

Great family get together

We were together with extended family. The house is lovely! We were back and forth to Scranton for a couple of events. Easy drive back and forth. Wish we would have had time to use some of the amenities. Great place for the family to gather!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L., New Jersey

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

Great home

This was our 4th or 5th stay at this home. Very clean and comfortable. Owner is amazing to deal with. I would definitely recommend this home
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by John Kratzer

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My wife Linda has been friends with the previous owner Lauren for over 30 years and, we spent several family vacations at the house before Lauren decided to sell.
Our family was thrilled to be able to purchase this beautiful home from Lauren & John this past August and, as owners we look forward to many more memorable family vacations together in the Hideout.
We think your family will enjoy our home too!

Why they chose this property

After several incredible family vacations to the Hideout it was a no brainer to buy this home from our friends Lauren & John when they decided to sell! The house is perfect for a large family gathering and, the Hideout offers so many amenities no matter the season!
We hope you enjoy your stay in our home as much as we always do!

What makes this property unique

The Hideout is the perfect place for a family vacation spring, summer, fall or winter! There is always something to do!

Languages:

English