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Welcome to Serenity Woods

Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Lake Ariel

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Outdoor pool, a heated pool

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Lake Ariel, PA
  • Place, Cobbs lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Cobbs Lake Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Brooks Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Lake Ariel

In Lake Ariel .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Lake Ariel vacation home, you'll find Cobbs Lake Park and Brooks Lake. Cobbs lake and Lake Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cobbs lake - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Cobbs Lake Park - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • beach near Avoy - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Brooks Lake - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • beach near Ariel Creek - 10 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Der Jaeger - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Ski Hill - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Welcome to Serenity Woods

This beautiful modern chalet home has been completely remodeled. Located in the Hideout, a four-star amenity filled community, in The Northern Poconos. Just two hours from the NYC and Philadelphia areas. The Hideout offers activities for all four seasons: golfing, boating, swimming, hiking, skiing, snow tubing and so much more!

Bookings for 7 nights or more get a 10% discount!

A perfect home for a relaxing getaway for up to 11 guests! The large chalet windows offer a stunning seasonal view of Big Spring Pond and the serene woods. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the Chalet offers a perfect location to gather with friends and family. It boasts a large wrap around deck and screened in porch, propane grill, perfect for entertaining.

This 3-story home consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a kitchen with large island and table seating for 10, game room, outdoor firepit, wood burning fireplace, and laundry room.

The main living area (2nd floor) has a family room with cathedral ceilings, a wood burning fireplace, master bedroom with queen bed, full bath and spacious eat in kitchen.

The third floor offers 2 bedrooms; One features a full size bed with a walk out balcony.
The second bedroom has two twin bunk beds. There is also a full bathroom with soaking tub.

The walk out lower level has a spacious family room with electric fireplace and game room. This level also has a private bedroom with queen bed, full bathroom and laundry room.

Additional Home Amenities Include:

- Free Parking (driveway fits 5 Vehicles)

- Game room with X-Box/DVD player, Foosball table, Electric dart board, Full Size Air Hockey table, board games & puzzles

- 2 Bicycles

- Gas Grill (complimentary propane provided)

- Free Wifi via fiber optic service

- Wood Burning Fireplace

- Solar lit path to Fire Pit

- Complimentary Firewood

- Outdoor Table & Lounge Chairs

- Cornhole

- 2 Fishing Poles & tackle

- Fully Equipped Kitchen (complimentary paper towels, sponge, dish soap/detergent, hand soap)

- Keurig combo Coffeemaker filters and complimentary K-cups provided

- 3 Flat Screen Smart TVs (complimentary Netflix, Roku, Amazon Prime TV, Disney Plus, ABC, NBC, FOX)

- Full size Washer/Dryer with detergent

- Bluetooth Compatible Speakers

- Hairdryer

- Iron and Ironing Board

* Linens and towels are included

* Baby gear rental for cribs, strollers, car seats, toys, etc. available at https://www.babyquip.com?a=69baeb2

11 Guest badges will be provided with your stay so you can enjoy all the community amenities available for you and your family:

* 2 Outdoor Swimming Pools

* 2 Beach areas (Tiki Bar at the Main Lodge, Paddle Boat / Kayak rentals available)

*Playgrounds, Hiking Trails, Fishing, Outdoor Tennis, Basketball courts, Laurel Park Campground

*Recreation Sports Complex equipped with indoor table games, Miniature Golf, Arcades, Virtual Golf Simulator, Indoor Basket Ball Courts

*Club House Bar/Restaurant (steps away from house)

*(9) Hole Private Golf Course (Fee)

*Private Ski Hill, Ski & Tubing Lessons available (Fee)

*Fitness Center (Fee)

*Nubia Malkin Arts Center

*Community Amenities availability depends on weather, equipment and staff. Availability is not guaranteed.

And tons more…

We are just 15 minutes away from Lake Wallenpaupack where you can rent jet-skis, powerboats, and other types of watercraft. An easy 45-minute drive to popular ski resorts such as Montage, Camelback, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, and Elk Mountain. Or waterparks like Kalahari, Camelbeach, Great Wolf Lodge, Sno Cove.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beautiful Chalet in Hideout sleeps 10
Serenity Woods A Beautiful Chalet in the Hideout sleeps 10 12

Frequently asked questions

How close is Welcome to Serenity Woods to the airport?

This vacation home is 31.9 mi (47-min drive) away from the Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Welcome to Serenity Woods have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to Serenity Woods to the beach?

This vacation home is 9.7 mi (26-min drive) from Deer Beach and 11 mi (23-min drive) from Sandy Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Welcome to Serenity Woods offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Welcome to Serenity Woods?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Serenity Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Welcome to Serenity Woods?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Welcome to Serenity Woods have a pool?

This vacation home features an outdoor pool.

Does Welcome to Serenity Woods have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Welcome to Serenity Woods to downtown Lake Ariel?

This vacation home is 3 mi away from Lake Ariel.

Welcome to Serenity Woods Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 60 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 60 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely beautiful house, very clean. Was the perfect location for our weekend getaway! Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodie F.

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

Great stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is perfect! It’s comfortable, decorated nicely and was more than enough room for us. I highly recommend staying here. We plan to come back to the area and will definitely book this house again! We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer B.

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

Very clean

Our stay was nice and relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank M.

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

Great stay family enjoyed very much

Property was all that it stated
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kate L.

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

Beautiful, quiet, serene stay

The place was so clean and nice and comfy. We loved The Hideout, especially the lake and parks. Hoping to return again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Raymond F.

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

Family Vacation

Beautiful property and home!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was beautiful, extremely clean and smells amazing!! We had the best time with our boys. Just what they needed!! Can’t wait to rent again! Thank you so much Matt and Wendy we will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen M.

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

Serenity Woods

Lovely home. Clean and inviting with nice, thoughtful touches throughout the home. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernice F.

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

A super tidy and cozy house

We had a wonderful stay at serenity woods. The owners were extremely kind and so accommodating. We were so thankful for their flexibility
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Shaun M.

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

Beautiful home

Beautiful home 10 minute drive to lake perfect house for a group
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Roger N.

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

Exactly as advertised

We had a great stay with family and friends. The communication was great, and we even tried some of the suggestions for food sent to us, all were amazing food. Overall one of the best places we have stayed at over the years. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita F.

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

Family Vacation

This property is as advertised and more. It was so clean. We enjoyed spending time on the decks and around the fire pit making S’mores. The amenities in the development were beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Ellen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Serenity House. We loved the woodsy and peaceful setting and the screened in porch. The house was clean, with great kitchen items (dishes, pots and pans). The bedrooms were comfortable and cool. My family had fun playing Rock Band. The only concern was the lack of AC in the main living area which became hot during the peak heat times. We appreciated the ID tags that provided entry into the amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Azik G.

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

Satisfied guest

Very nice and clean house . The host is very quick to provide answers to any questions we had during our stay. Recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

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

Family vacation

This property had everyrhing you could ever need to have the best family vacation. The house was spotless. The owners were quick to respond at all times. We had people from 5 to 50 and everyone loved jt and didnt want to leave!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy F.

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

Excellent Home

We had a blast at Serenity Woods! Matt and Wendy were very accommodating and answered any questions we had! The house is beautiful and clean. The screened in porch was our favorite! We would definitely book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAWN C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you need was in this house. It was well equipped in the kitchen, they had it decorated for Christmas for us, which we all appreciated. The games in the basement where where we all pretty much hung out, the kids really loved the guitar hero, Xbox games and the adults do too plus the darts and foosball table and the air hockey. We played a few games that they had in their cabinet. We got to enjoy tubing and skiing and snowboarding at the hideout ski resort and sledding down the hill across from the clubhouse. It was our family reunion week and two of our family members had never seen snow before, we had plenty of it, which was great. It is a very comfortable home, very clean and the owners were very attentive to every detail and communicated with us throughout the months before and the week of. I would highly recommend this rental house. 5 Stars
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole H.

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

Great Stay For Families

We had an excellent week at Serenity Woods! There was something to do for all ages! Being able to go back and forth from the South Pool to the beach was so nice! I do want to mention we were nervous about there being no central AC and it being mid-summer, but with the window units and many fans provided it was not an issue at all! We were nice and cool all week! Matt was super helpful with any questions we had and tips for things to do off the property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

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

Great house, great location

Most fully stocked location of any rental I’ve ever stayed! We enjoyed all the community’s resources (beach, pool, sports options) along with having plenty to do at the house itself. The bedrooms worked well for our 6 adults and a little one. We had everything we needed. Only one wish is that the basement bedroom could be cooled down a bit more. Otherwise highly recommend for families.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mekhla S.

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

Great place, great experience

The house is beautiful, very tastefully done. The location is also beautiful, backing into the woods. House is well furnished. It seemed a bit smaller than it looked in pictures, however it was very comfortable for our group of 9 adults/teens. We had an extreme winter weather related situation in the house - the owners were very accessible and communicated frequently to help as best as they could. We had a great stay and highly recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Inna F.

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

Very cute place!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We went to enjoy a little getaway with our children for our anniversary and made many memories! The place was very clean and very well stocked. The kids enjoyed all the amenities and we enjoyed a relaxing weekend away. It was within walking distance to the clubhouse and a little playground we went to. Matt was very responsive and gave us suggestions to make reservations (which we were so glad to know!) We would absolutely recommend this place to anyone. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Haein K.

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

More beautiful in person

The house was super clean, and decorated so beautifully! Everything was explained thoroughly by the owners. Out of all the vacation houses we rented before, Matt’s house was the cleanest, even to the dishes. The views from the huge living room windows are absolutely stunning. It was raining/snowing when we stayed but we got to enjoy the house! The heating works great, my family stayed in the lower level but it was very warm. We hope to come back in the summertime! Thank you Matt & Wendy!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aubrie R.

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

Great home!

This is our 3rd stay at the Hideout and we just cannot love it more! The community has so much to do inside it, let alone options nearby Matt and Wendy’s home was so warm and welcoming. We stayed for a week and for a family of 8 (4 adults and 4 kids aged 7-11) the house was exactly what we needed! It was fully stocked with games, cooking basics, etc We had to reach out to Matt and Wendy during our stay and they were very prompt in response. Thanks so much for opening your home for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

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

Beautiful retreat

Family + 1 friend (8 of us, ages 11 to 76) spent 3 nights and had a terrific time: Played mini-golf and golf; played all the fun games in the house; went to the gym, pool and beach; rode bikes; walked; grilled. We celebrated a 75th birthday. The house is so wonderfully decorated and was so clean and comfortable. We loved eating our meals on and just hanging out on the delightful screened-in porch where we could enjoy the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. The house is a winner!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023