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Lake Ariel Family Chalet

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A deck with a fire pit, red chairs, and a table.
A room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a lamp, and a bench. There are two large windows with curtains, and a chandelier hangs from the ceiling.
A neatly made bed with a blue bedspread and two pillows, flanked by two bedside lamps on wooden nightstands.
A fireplace with a brick surround and a wooden artwork above it.
A living room with a grey sofa, a wooden staircase, and a wicker basket with clothes.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys

Explore the area

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Lake Ariel, PA
  • Place, Roaming Woods Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Ariel Creek
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lake Ariel Family Chalet

Welcome to our family Pocono home. We've been coming up to The Hideout for 5 years with our parents, siblings, and our children, and we want you to enjoy all that The Hideout and our house have to offer.

In the spring and autumn months you'll spend your waking hours out on the deck- regardless of how big your group is, there will be a seat for them. At night, enjoy some drinks around the propane fire pit, and on those crisper evenings, you can fire up the restaurant-grade outdoor propane heater. Summer is our favorite time to be at the Hideout because we can walk down the hill (about 10 minutes) and the kids can splash in the community pool and lake while we enjoy some beers on the beach. Winter months offer skiing and tubing on the hill just around the corner, and ice skating. Warm up by the fireplace when you're finished!

With 2 big living rooms, 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, you'll all have your own space!

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Children are welcome at this property

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Pets are allowed at this property

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is allowed at this property

No groups with adults under the age of 25 (kids and families are okay!) Last-minute bookings (within 72 hours of check-in) will incur an extra $50

fee due to last-minute security registration fees associated with our gated community (the fee is $100, but we split it with you!).

If your stay is less than 4 nights, use of the hot tub is an additional $25, due to the additional cleaning and sanitation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2064380vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this chalet is next to a golf course and on a lake. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum and Harmony Presents are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Wallenpaupack and Sterling Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Lake Township Park. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Lake Ariel, PA

What's nearby

  • Roaming Woods Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • beach near Ariel Creek - 1 min drive - 0.7 km
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Kalahari - 46 min drive - 51.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Ski Hill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Der Jaeger - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Ariel Family Chalet have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Ariel Family Chalet?

As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Ariel Family Chalet on 21 September 2026 start from NZ$1,751, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Lake Ariel Family Chalet pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Lake Ariel Family Chalet?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Ariel Family Chalet?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Ariel Family Chalet?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake Ariel Family Chalet located?

This family-friendly Lake Ariel chalet is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Roaming Woods Lake and Brooks Lake. Lake Ariel is 2.1 mi (3.4 km) away.

Reviews

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Wonderful

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Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly

Very nice family friendly home- lovely beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Woodsy Getaway!

A comfortable, spacious home in a friendly and welcoming private community. Everything is just as described in the post (maybe even better than the pictures here— imagine tall trees in every direction!). We would definitely stay here again, in any season!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2020
Thanks, we're glad to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a group of people. The house is spacious and well furnished. Loved the main bedroom mattress.Everything was clean. The Hideout is a great spot to visit, just make sure you're there when things are open.There was a minor issue with the hot tub but the host had someone there in less than half an hour to fix it. They even offered to let us use one across the street. That's what made the trip, the fast response and willingness to make things right from the host.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

I would love to give a higher star review but literally everything we touched or tried to use was broken. The hot tub was not cleaned before hand and was unusable, we found Zyrtec tablets all over the house The kitchen drawers
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week with family

House had everything as described and then some. Homeowner was a great communicator,very easy to get a hold of and answers all questions quickly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing stay in comfortable home in the Poconos

Our small group (2 families) had a wonderful and relaxing stay here. The house is spacious (3 levels) and peaceful. My 4 year old was so happy with all the toys and books! Most days we walked to the lovely lake beach to swim. The Tiki Bar was a great touch ;) Donovan is an excellent host - very easy communication. Thank you for such a great holiday!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

It was everything and more of what we expected. It was well stocked, very clean, electronic game system for the kids, plus board games. All the bedrooms were great as well as the kitchen, and everything worked. The owner Donovan was great to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, Clean Home - fun for all ages/seasons

We loved our visit to this property! From start to finish, our host Donovan promptly responded to any questions/needs. We loved the 3 levels of the home, which allowed for privacy and just a chance to have your own space. We had 3 different family units using the space...grandparents, and two young families with 2 children each. The HUGE porch was definitely a highlight with the gas heater and fireplace! We spotted some deer and turkeys right from the deck. So fun to enjoy the porch even when it was a little chilly at night. Home was meticulously clean and fully stocked with everything you could need to feel at home, prepare meals, and keep the kiddos entertained. Our children LOVED the new toys! The beds were so comfy, each and every one. I slept great despite rarely getting a good night's sleep when away from my own home. It truly is a home away from home! Don't delay, BOOK! You'll love it! Can't wait to come back!

About the host

Hosted by Donovan Hayes

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The hosts are a family of siblings (and one in-law) that purchased the house after years of coming up to their parents' house and falling in love with the Hideout. We want to give you the opportunity to bring your family and friends up and enjoy it yourselves!

We come up from Philadelphia as often as we can, as we work jobs that provide us with flexibility during the summer months (teachers!), but in the in-between times we want to make sure that this house gets used.

What makes this property unique

If you're coming from the city, with a tiny plot of grass for a yard, the deck really is the main selling point of this house- you can have multiple families enjoying the time getting a change of scenery.

The amenities are what set the hideout apart- you can feel safe while your kids swim at the lifeguarded beach and pool, and there's a takeout place that will deliver you french fries and chicken fingers right to the beach!
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