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Salty Box Cottage

Lakefront holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Exterior
Games room
Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen

Highlights

  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Hamlin, PA
  • Place, Roaming Woods Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Ariel Creek
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Game Room

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Salty Box Cottage

The Salty Box Cottage is located in a four-season amenity-filled gated community. This home has a warm cozy feel yet has an open concept which is spacious for combined families to enjoy.
This three bedroom, two bathroom hideaway is perfect for families to get away and enjoy some time to unwind, kick back and make long lasting memories! Entrance to the home is the other side. The door has a digital lock, no worries about losing keys. You will be given a four digit code to gain entrance to the home.

EXTERIOR: The cottage has a large wrap around deck equipped with a gas BBQ grill and an outdoor dining table. String lights hang throughout the deck area to

In the back area off the house you have the fire pit and some Adirondack chairs.

INTERIOR: The interior of the cottage is cozy and compliments it’s surrounding.
Wood paneling and exposed wood beams. But do not worries, you will not be left without amenities! Hi-speed internet WIFI is included with your stay.

Living Room - A 65” screen TV and a cozy sofa make lounging in the living room feel like home. The TV comes equipped with Netflix, Hulu, HBOmax, Amazon Prime, Disney+, Peacock & Roku TV. Simply log in with your own account credentials and pull up your familiar lists (just remember to log out before you leave). There is also a Blu-Ray player with several videos for all ages!!

Kitchen - Comes fully equipped with seating for 2 people at a kitchen island. Full-size oven/electric range, microwave, coffee maker (regular coffee maker + Keurig), electric kettle and full refrigerator/freezer. Pots and pans, silverware, dining set, and glasses are included. First aid kit provided in cabinet above refrigerator.

Dining Room (1st floor) - Comes appointed with a large dining room table that sits 10 people

Master Bedroom (1st floor) - Comes appointed with a king size bed and cleaned comforter and linens. The lamps have built in USB ports to charge your phones.

Second Bedroom (2nd floor) - Comes appointed with a queen bed and cleaned comforter and linens. The lamps have built in USB ports to charge your phones.

Third Bedroom (2nd floor) - Comes appointed with 2 twin over full size bed and trundles and cleaned comforter and linens. The lamps have built in USB ports to charge your phones.

Bathroom (1st floor) - Full bathroom with tub/shower and sink. Comes with cleaned towels. Blow dryer provided.

Bathroom (2nd floor) - Full bathroom with shower and sink. Comes with cleaned towels.

Game Room (lower level) - Comes equipped with large 55” screen TV and sleeper sofa, queen size (clean linens provided). Pool table, dart board, and board games are available for use.

Laundry Room (lower level) - Washer and dryer available for use. Ironing board and iron available for use.

The whole entire property except for clearly marked owners closets and the shed is available.

The Hideout is an amenity-filled four-season gated community that includes 24 hr security, a gated entrance, a clubhouse, 6 lakes for fishing and boating, and 250 acres of pristine woodlands. Additionally, the community has a multitude of recreational activities: sports complex, golf course, baseball field, basketball court, indoor/outdoor tennis, six lakes, two sand beaches, kayaking rentals (for a fee), playground, two heated outdoor pools, one with a tiki bar, physical fitness center, mini-golf, art center, woodworkers building, ski lift and lodge, ice skating, tubing run. 6 playgrounds and miles of private scenic roads to go biking/walking. Some activities in the hideout may require additional fees, however, they are minimal (i.e. ski lift, indoor tennis court, golf)
Nearby Things To Do-
-at the main pool/beach you can rent kayaks and paddleboards, the rate is hourly
-we are only 1 mile to Paws N Claws Zoo which has every animal from South Africa and the entrance tickets are reasonable
-nearby horseback riding, paintball, driving range, and a water park. Lake Wallenpaupack is 10 minutes away and offers boat/tubing rentals, jet skiing, and marina facilities. We are just 15 minutes from Lackawanna Nature Preserve
-Pocono Raceway, Bushkill Falls
-in Hawley, PA you will find rail tours (Soarin Eagle Rail Tours)
-in Skytop, PA you will find Zip Lining
-the chalet is also less than an hour's drive to popular ski resorts such as Montage, Camelback, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, and Elk Mountain

***(c) CLEANING FEE-The home is completely and professionally cleaned and disinfected after every departure. The cleaning fee is $200.

**PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS A $300 PROPERTY FEE. THIS IS A REFUNDABLE SECURITY DEPOSIT. LATE CHECKOUTS, MISSING AMENITY BADGES, CITATIONS AND ADDITIONAL CLEANING COSTS WILL BE DEDUCTED WHEN NECESSARY. IF THERE ARE NO ISSUES THIS WILL BE REFUNDED IN FULL MINUS VRBO FEES.

Important - You will need to fill out a rental application that will be sent to you by the property owner. This will need to be completed and signed within 48 hours of receipt. ***(a) Hideout Registration Fee-Besides our rental fee, the Hideout charges a registration fee for your welcome package upon checking in.
1-3 nights $100, 4-7 nights $125, 8-14 nights $155
The Hideout Welcome Package includes 3 amenity badges (along with those 3, you’ll have access to use our 6 for your rental period, for a total of 9 badges.) Badges are needed to use the amenities for ages 7 and up.
We need a list of the full name of everyone staying at the house.
ALL GUESTS will be registered with the community and must check in with the Hideout upon arrival, you will get car passes since the community is gated.
****Please Note: This home is located in a secured, gated, private community. You will need to fill out a rental application that will be sent to you by our property manager. This will need to be completed and signed, (to include the names, ages, addresses and relationships to you for all of your guests) for entrance into the community. This will need to be completed within 72 hours before your arrival or the community will assess a $40 late fee that you will be responsible for. The max amount of cars allowed in the driveway is 4. No other guests can visit the lot while you are there.
We are not responsible for any closures of any amenities in the community due to COVID or weather conditions.

HOUSE RULES:
-No Pets
-No smoking inside the house
-Run dishwasher at departure
-All garbage must be removed and disposed of at nearby garbage disposal
-Remove all leftover food from fridge, oven, and grill
-Be respectful during late hours
-NO FIREWORKS ($500 Fine)
-All Badges must be returned and put away ($35 fee each if lost/extra for pool sticker)
-MOST IMPORTANT RULE OF ALL - HAVE FUN AND MAKE WONDERFUL MEMORIES!!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2288021vb
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

About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum and Harmony Presents are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Soarin Eagle Rail Tours. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Hamlin, PA

What's nearby

  • Roaming Woods Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Ariel Creek - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 8 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Kalahari - 47 min drive - 52.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Der Jaeger - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Ski Hill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Salty Box Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Salty Box Cottage?

As of 3 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Salty Box Cottage on 11 July 2026 start from NZ$714, 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.

What time is check-in at Salty Box Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Salty Box Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Salty Box Cottage located?

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

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Hosted by Paulo Valeira

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