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Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout

Lakefront chalet with water park and fitness centre

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Ariel, PA
  • Place, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Brooks Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Office 1

1 Large Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout

This triple mint renovated prow front chalet home was gut renovated in 2025. No expenses were spared, top quality products right down to the brand new Pillow Top Mattress in every room! There are also 8 wall mounted LED LCD TV’s. The game room consists of a Pool Table, Foosball Table, darts & 8 person poker table. The Den & Great Room both have 60 inch TV’s. Virtually everything in this home was purchased brand new in. The home sits on 1 of the largest lots in The Hideout community.

The Hideout consists of 3,000 homes that are fully gated with tons of amenities, to name a few :

-6 private lakes
-golf course
-ski hill with lift services
-bars & restaurants
-multiple pools
-tennis courts
-basketball courts
- baseball fields

Its a 1 stop shop vacation wonderland!

Please note: you will need to fill out forms, gate registration and rental application, provide ID and Major Credit card before gaining entry to the gate. All forms and docs should be filled out at least 3 business days in advance of the rental and within 36 hours of your booking or the community will assess a $150 fee that you must reimburse me on. Absolutely no more than occupancy laws of 13 people and 4 cars are allowed on the lot. Fines start at $1000 per day. No other guests can visit the Lot while you are there. All names and ages must be registered on the application when submitted. Only up to 3 unrelated adults are allowed.

Hot tub- serviced by separate company, additional rental fee and contract. Must be arranged well in advance

Please read and agree to all rules before agreeing to rent

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you move furniture, please move it back in its original position (This includes futon beds must be brought back into the couch position)
Close all blinds, Also, if you use the indoor or outdoor fireplace you must clean the ash and place into the ash bucket and empty it on the day you go to the community's trash facility.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Must provide ID and C.Card after booking to be registered with the security gate.

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
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
Property # 3010136

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this chalet 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 Lake Township Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Soarin Eagle Rail Tours and Costa's Family Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Ariel, PA

What's nearby

  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Brooks Lake - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Salem Public Library - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 9 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Dog Daddy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪R Place on 590 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Totem Pole - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large 4+ bed, 3 bath NEW w/Game Room, pool table, poker table & 8 TVs IN Hideout 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 Township Park and Deer Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family house. Great community. Lots of amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John T.

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

Work Trip

Needed a nice convenient place to stay for the week for work. Place was perfect location for us. The house is great with lots of Amenities. Communication with the owner was fantastic. Would definitely come back and recommend to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd W.

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

Great place

This is a very nice place to rent. We stayed there to go to Montage Mountain. Everything was exactly the way it was described. Great communication from the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P., Philadelphia

Something for everyone!

My children and I really enjoyed this home! Their ages range from 9 to 21 and there was something for everyone! They are very active and between the bikes, basketball, pool, movies, fire pit and community amenities, they were all busy and happy all the time. There is also a horseback riding stable right down the street. We brought 4 of my children's friends so I was cooking for 8, the kitchen was very well equipped and the seating indoor and out was great!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Great get away spot!

I rented this place out for 4th of July with not the greatest expectations. Usually a place in the Poconos for this price in a gated community?? boring usually. This was not. First off i wasn't sure if we were at the right place. The place was SPOTLESS - thought we broke in to someones house for a second. Everything is new, clean and well maintained. Did i mention there's a Dave N Busters in the basement?? LOL. Bonafide game room in the basement with pool table, poker table, foosball, darts and flat screen TV to watch the game. Very nice place to relax and kick it. The community itself was very impressive. Private lakes, golf courses, ski lifts (what?!), beaches, pools, bars, restaurants - you name it they have it. Not to mention if you ever get tired of going to the private places, there's a great sports bar ACROSS THE STREET from the community. Convenient? Just a little. Anyways, had a GREAT time - completely changed my opinion of the Poconos. Not just a place for quiet stargazing anymore :)

6/10 Okay

chris d.

Liked: Communication, location

Needed Change!! Not quite what I was Expecting. Video Camera's Everywhere even over the hot tub!!

Johnny's Love Shack has lots of potential. His place is a excellent size on a well maintained lot compared to some of the other properties. The community is very nice, and I really enjoyed the 9 hole golf course and lake. But do yourself a favor, read this before you rent and maybe look at renting a different house! In regards to the house, lets just say it feels like a rental. Everything is locked up to include the thermostats and laundry. Make sure you read the fine print. If you want to use the washer it will cost quite a bit extra. I stayed a full week and made the assumption that a house that size for the price He charges would include the use of the washer and dryer. Johnny has all kinds of technology for the ac / heat, problem is, it didn't work properly the first few days and to be honest I'd like to be able to control the heat or ac. Instead I have to call him on the phone to make adjustments if the desired setting are not to your liking, no kidding!! The pool table was nice and we enjoyed that, but the dart board did not work as all the darts were old and it was non functional. The TV's were hard to work and only had a few channels on cable. You can't check in until I 5PM and you have to be out by 10am. Not sure why they need so much time to clean the house because it didn't look all that clean and the floor was so sticky it reminded me of my college days. He advised it was due to the cleaner needed for disinfecting. Yeah, right. Then if you like privacy forget it. He has cameras everywhere. Even one directly over top of the outdoor hot tub! How creepy is that! He had a fire pit and grill on the deck but only one propane tank so I had to keep moving it back and forth. If anything is missing he blames it on the renters and says he is tired of replacing things. The final thing that got me was I left an expensive bike helmet at the house. I asked him if he could ship it back and I would pay the cost for shipping. He told me he would have to charge me an additional $25 for labor to pay the cleaning service to take care of this matter. Really!! Apparently Johnny doesn't believe in customer service. I have rented house of this size many times in the past. This is the first time I have ever come across something like all of this. So if any of this resonates with you, do yourself a favor and keep looking for another property to rent!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

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

Great Getaway

Nice location, closeby to many desirable attractions. Safe neighborhood. Very comfy beds, tons of beds!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Eric L.

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

Great house, great spot

Short answer-we stayed here for 5 nights and really loved the house and location. Long answer- we stayed during Covid so obviously some things were closed. John is good at communicating, but there is some upfront documentation that makes renting slightly more complicated than a typical place- this includes not guaranteeing anything outside the home (firepit, hot tub). The smart home functionality is well-intended but temperature control isn't as easy as it could be. Overall I would recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Linda M., Williamstown

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious

Overall, good stay. Plenty of space, stuff to do. Community has alot to do too. Hot tub is a separate rental fee (is stated in details).
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Christmas getaway

Beautiful home for a winter getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Armando R.

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

Great place to stay in the Poconos!

Had all the amenities you want in short term rental. Large communal kitchen/ living space, outdoor deck, multiple grills, game room, hot tub, etc. Close to several restaurants and grocery store. Close to lake Wallenpaupack, hiking trails, other Poconos attractions, not to mention plenty of amenities within the community.

2/10 Terrible

nazaria m.

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

Tons of rules and penny pinching

I booked this trip for a long relaxing weekend for my birthday it was anything but that. First off, John advertised his property as having A/C, washer dryer, jacuzzi, pool none of this is true. (He has since updated his listing but please note you will be hit with additional fees after booking.) Everything is for an outrageous additional fee. I paid ridiculous amount for AC for basically 2.5 days, (more than what i pay for a month in NY) and he wouldn't allow me to control it, that would be an additional outrageous fee so we were freezing at night and had no control over the AC after paying extra for something that was advertised as free. The washer/dryer is an additional fee, the jacuzzi is an additional fee, the pool is a community pool and it so over crowded and the lake is pretty much packed and gross. You pay a cleaning fee but when you read his close out rules you basically have to clean the entire place yourself, including wiping the bathroom mirrors, cleaning all the appliances, inside the microwave, wiping all the counters, check out is so early that your last day will be a very hectic morning. He advertises 7 TV and none of them aside from one was working properly. When I messaged him he said he is NOT and IT service. My group is very tech savvy and these TV were not working. The neighbors on all sides were so close, and since there are no fences separating the properties there was no privacy. There is a fine for basically everything in the neighborhood. The trash disposal alone was a gross hassle. Check in was 4:30 and he tried to push it to 5 and told me not to even go through the gates until 5. All the unreasonable additional fee add up and your better off renting place that has the amenities included. I am still in a back and forth with him about my additional AC fee that at the time was NOT advertised and he tried to tell me i want money off for a good review which is not the case since i already submitted this review before anything. is settled. I'm not sure it will be since he notified me and said he will no longer respond to me. So basically this. is just a heads up for anyone who rents this place, the host is NOT a good person and you will be bombarded with additional fees and no help.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Great weekend getaway

House and property were perfect for a weekend getaway with friends and kids.

10/10 Excellent

Bounce O.

Perfect Getaway

My husband and I stayed in the Poconos location from August 31-September 3rd. The space was large, spacious, well decorated and newly renovated. The best part of the house was the great game room (my husband loved it!). The house is near a great shopping center, supermarkets and downtown. Johnny provided great move-in instructions and was responsive throughout our stay. The house was very clean and well kept. Couldn't ask for anything more!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Nice spot

Very nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

Beautiful property, beautiful community.

Clean, and flexible. Great weekend for a bunch of the guys to get together and celebrate a friends engagement. Great location. Pool table and darts are where it’s at!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2018

10/10 Excellent

Emanuel G.

-home away from home

this was a great spot and location. we didn't get to do much because of weather that weekend but we made the best of it and the house felt like home. Definitely recommend anyone who want to get away for the week/weekend with friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Awesome Weekend!

Stayed here with a group of 10 people. The house was immaculate, very spacious, and has everything you need. The driveway has enough space to park several large vehicles, the basketball court was awesome, and the porch had enough seating for 10-15 people. The house itself is in a very nice area, and there is a small convenient store just outside the community for anything you may need last minute. The dining room space was also nice, with a table that seats 10 next to a smaller table that seats 6. This house also has smart TVs everywhere, which was perfect for movie night. The game room was also an awesome addition. It had a poker table, pool table, foosball table, plastic darts, and a Wii in the den next to the game room. Overall, this house exceeded our expectations by a lot. We rent every year from different areas in the Poconos, and this is by far the nicest house we stayed at. Definitely would consider renting again for our annual trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Comfortable, clean, excellent Poconos getaway

We enjoyed a terrific week at John's house in the Hideout. While we could relax as much as we wanted - chill on the deck, watch tv on any of the many flat screen tvs complete with access to Netflix and Amazon - we had so many opportunities to be active. The beach and main pool were not overly crowded and tons of fun for the kids. The pool table and basketball court at the house were a huge hit, and the house is located close to a wide variety of activities. We went on a treetop adventure and zip line course, played mini-golf, spent the day on a boat on Lake Wallenpaupack, and visited the nearby Claws & Paws - all were within a 30 minute drive. Back at the house, we enjoyed cooking dinner or bringing takeout back home. The kitchen had everything needed to cook a great meal. We would have stayed another week! Only complaint... pool chalk needed to be replaced :-)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Beautiful, clean house with plenty of space!

Stayed here for a long weekend with close friends and family (7 of us in total in our 30s). The house was beautiful, well-kept, and we had plenty of room to spread out with room to spare. John is very easy-going, helpful, and great to rent from. The house itself has a ton of entertainment value. We loved the game room and the fireplace. Had a blast grilling and cooking together! Definitely will look to rent here again in the future! Thanks!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan j.

lovely retreat

Johns home was lovely- lots of room for a large family or group, friendly community, good neighborhood ammenities, comfortable, clean and well equipped. A great place for a weekend or longer retreat.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

vijay K.

Awesome, Kudos to John , he knows how to entertain

Good house , all amenities you can think off , it is for every body , young kids , teenagers and all alike
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

Great house, so relaxing!

Hello John, Everything was great! Thank you so much for allowing us to stay at your wonderful house! We had four teenagers and they were never bored! With the pool table, foosball, game system, basketball hoop, card table and dartboard, they were able to pair up and have fun, and that is when we weren't at the beach!! We had a great time, and hope to come again, only for a longer stay. We had wildlife in sight everyday from the deck! On a side note, I have to tell you about this. Your neighbor across the road, with the red Dodge truck, I may have saved him from further damage to his truck. A turkey walked across the street and walked by his truck, saw his reflection I'm guessing and started pecking the truck!! I was cracking up, because he kept walking back and forth, pecking the truck. I could hear it hitting the chrome bumper, the red paint and the rims. I was sitting on the deck drinking coffee and walked over and tried to chase him, without scaring him. Matt and Rebecca Hanson
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Best winter escape short of jumping on a plane!!!!

short of jumping on a plane and incurring a bunch of costs... I had the pleasue of spending an overnight at Mr. Lydon's home. From the play room and the auto fireplace, to the jacuzzi which is already heated and constantly running to the spacious open living room everything is as you would only hope and imagine in a winter vacation home. The game room is the ultimate man and children's cave. The place is impeccably spotless. I only wish I had more time to spend there but I only look forward to my next visit in the spring or summer and play baeketball on the court he set up there and visit the lical lakes and go boating. thx Mr Lydon for an amzing place... all the best
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Perfect Family Getaway

Upon arriving and walking into the house, I knew I rented the right place. Clean, spotless and fun house was perfect for my wife, three sons and me. The kids enjoyed stomping through the woods in the back, playing basketball on the blacktop driveway and of course the basement gameroom. Plenty of room in the kitchen with a great flow to the dining and living room areas. Perfect for family meals after being out all day enjoying the Hideout amenities. Beaches, pools and row boating on the lake kept us busy. The people at the Hideout, from the security/safety people to the lifeguards, were all pleasant and very approachable. Renting from Johnny was as easy as could be. Prompt responses to any questions I had prior to the trip and reachable if need be during the trip. I will definitely be renting again. Thanks Johnny.

About the host

Hosted by John Lydon

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Real Estate Broker & Restaurant/Club owner. I also own a vacation home in Killington Vermont & Montauk for rent.

Why they chose this property

Amazing community amenities outside of my home and inside my home: tons of separate areas for the kiddos and adults to enjoy separately or together. The game room with darts, fooseball, pool table & poker table are a big hit along with 3 different gaming systems. My landscaped lot on the end of a dead end safe culdesac is great for kids to enjoy!

What makes this property unique

Very large manicured lot and proximity to the lake

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