Looking for a cozy Arrowhead Lake cabin with a firepit near Kalahari? Welcome to Hopskip Home Modern Chalet, a stylish forest retreat tucked in the woods of an amenity-filled lake community. Just minutes from Kalahari (14mi), Camelback Mountain & Aquatopia (17mi), and Mt. Airy Casino (18mi), it’s the perfect base for hiking, biking, lake days, and relaxing fireside nights. Part of Hopskip Home, a curated collection of four thoughtfully designed Pocono vacation chalets.
We invite you to experience a stay at the Hopskip Home MODERN CHALET!
-----HOME HIGHLIGHTS-----
• Sleeps 6 (3 bedrooms)
• Wood-burning firepit with Adirondacks
• Huge deck with grill, café lights & forest views
• Record player & disco lights
• Walk to Arrowhead Lake beach (0.3 mi)
• Bright open-concept living space with high ceilings
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Located in amenity-filled Arrowhead Lake community
-----NEARBY POCONO ATTRACTIONS-----
15–35 MIN RADIUS
• Camelback, Aquatopia & Camelbeach • Kalahari Resort • Jack Frost, Big Boulder • Mt. Airy Casino • Pocono Raceway • Pocono Premium Outlets • Gouldsboro, Big Pocono & Tobyhanna State Parks • 940 Golf N Fun • ice cream shops and so much more!
-----PERFECT FOR-----
• Romantic couples getaway
• Small family vacation
• Weekend escapes from the city
• Summer lake vacation
• Fall foliage trips
• Ski weekends at Jack Frost Big Boulder
-----COMMUNITY HIGHLIGHTS-----
GOLD-STAR ARROWHEAD LAKE COMMUNITY
• Private, safe, gated community (community registration and MANDATORY FEES required - see "Guest Access" for more details)
• Two lakes with four lake “beaches” for swimming, kayaking, fishing and picnicking
• Just a 0.3mi walk to Beach 2 from the house
• Tennis, basketball and volleyball courts
• Children’s playgrounds
• Game Room with ping pong, pool tables, air hockey and arcade games
• Main Lodge, Fitness Center, Billiards Room (age 18+) and more
• Seasonal rentals: kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, bikes, bocce, fishing and sports equipment (summer season only)
• 3 heated outdoor pools (summer season only, refer to POOL HOURS under "Guest Access" for more details)
-----YOUR PREMIER HOSTS-----
Hi, we’re your Premier Hosts, Graham & Krista, a husband and wife team and owners of Hopskip Home, a curated collection of four thoughtfully designed Pocono vacation chalets. We renovated and designed everything in the home for you to have a wonderful and thoughtful 5-STAR stay.
Check out all of our Hopskip Home VRBO listings especially if this one is booked for your dates.
(1) Hopskip Home Modern in Pocono Lake
(2) Hopskip Home Luxury Chalet in East Stroudsburg
(3) Hopskip Home Designer Chalet in East Stroudsburg
(4) Hopskip Home Retro Chalet in Bushkill
-----WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING-----
"Cute, cozy house the was clean and perfect for a ski weekend." - Kristen
"This stay was exactly what I needed. Between the fire pit, the cozy TV area to watch movies, and the beautiful fall colors surrounding the home, what more could you ask for? It was the perfect cozy weekend!" -Sarah
“We loved staying at Hopskip Home! It was perfect for our family of four and really loved the layout. The kids enjoyed the loft as their bedroom and the kitchen/open concept was warm and inviting. Graham & Krista were easy to communicate with and accommodated our requests and questions. The community is quiet and all of the amenities are easy to get it to. I loved checking out Hopskip Home’s IG page for extra pictures, videos, and tips! We loved the Poconos and will be back again!” -Angela
-----OUR TOP RECOMMENDATIONS-----
• We have curated our top recommendations for you to have the best Pocono stay ever!
• We can recommend our favorite nearby local and state parks, hiking trails, biking trails, fishing, river rafting, kayaking, skiing, golfing, horseback riding, wine tasting, ATVing, paintballing, rollerskating, bowling, zip lining and more!
• We can also recommend fabulous restaurants, unique local shops, top attractions, happening nightlife spots, popular tours, fun festivals and more gems!
-----MORE ABOUT YOUR VACATION CHALET-----
EXTERIOR
• Large front deck with lounging and dining areas
• Gas grill and café lights
• Wood burning firepit with Adirondacks
• Stunning star-filled night skies
LIVING ROOMS
• Main Living Room and Loft Lounge
• Smart HDTVs (log into your own TV apps) and sound system
• Entertainment: record player with vintage vinyls, karaoke machine, disco party lights
• Board games: Clue, Connect 4, bingo, cards, poker chips and more!
• Electric fireplace
KITCHEN
• Refrigerator, electric range/oven, dishwasher, microwave
• Coffee maker, toaster, blender
• Pots, pans, plates, bowls, utensils, cups, mugs, wine glasses, serveware, cookbooks and more
• ESSENTIALS PROVIDED: 1 roll paper towel, garbage bags, dish soap, dish tabs, sponge
BEDROOMS
• Bedroom 1: queen bed
• Bedroom 2: full bed
• Bedroom 3 (upstairs loft): 2 full beds with TV lounge area
• New memory foam mattresses and fresh linens
• Closets, hangers and drawers to unpack
BATHROOM
• Full bath with tub/shower (renovated Jan 2025)
• ESSENTIALS PROVIDED: 1 bath towel per guest, 1 roll toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, hair dryer
MORE FEATURES
• Hopskip Home online Welcome Book with our top curated recommendations (we've almost tried it all for you!)
• Pocono guidebooks
• On-site parking for up to 3 cars
• Air conditioning (mini split, ceiling fan and portable fans)
• Heating (mini split and electric baseboards)
• Euro-style washer/dryer combo for light loads
• Free Wi-Fi, dedicated work desks in Bedrooms 1 & 2
• Mudroom rack
Guest access
***MANDATORY COMMUNITY REGISTRATION & FEES***
• Arrowhead Lake Community charges all guests age 6 and over MANDATORY FEES for access to community and use of all amenities (regardless of if you use the amenities or not).
• To gain access to the community, the community requires all guests to be registered. The community requires you to provide your email address (needed to receive QR code for gate access), full name, address, phone, number of guests over/under 6yo and all cars and driver’s names (max 3 cars).
• These fees will billed separately after we complete your registration. Fees are charged separately as the VRBO platform currently cannot calculate number of vehicles and number of guests over age 6. Fees must be paid prior to check in. Fees are as follows:
--OFF SEASON (Sept 3-May 23): Registration fee $20 PLUS $2 per person per day (over age 6) PLUS the $20 per vehicle
--PEAK SEASON (May 24-Sep 2): Registration fee $20 PLUS $8.50 per person per day (over age 6) PLUS $20 per each vehicle for gate cards
• REGISTRATION WITHIN 3 DAYS OF STAY: If this is a last minute booking or if you do not submit all required registration info BY 5PM WITHIN 3 DAYS OF YOUR STAY, the HOA charges an additional $100 fee for expedited registration which you would be responsible for!
• If you need to modify your registration form after it has been submitted to the HOA, there is a $25 re-registration fee
• No modifications can be made to registered guests and cars within 24hrs prior to arrival, no refund of fees for modifications within 3 days prior to arrival
• POOL HOURS: please message to confirm outdoor pool hours. Outdoor pools are open daily from June 20, 2026 to Labor Day, generally from 11am-7pm. Outdoor pools are open on weekends only from Memorial Day weekend to June 19, 2026.
Other things to note
• REMEMBER TO BRING • bottled water (house has well water), coffee, milk, sugar, s’mores supplies, bathing suits, beach towels, beach chairs, cooler, sunblock, bug spray, sports equipment to play tennis, volleyball or basketball (some equipment can be rented at the Rental Shack in summer season then on weekends only through mid-Oct), fishing rods (PA fishing license needed—fill out online), kayak or canoe
• NATURE-Y THINGS • The chalet is located in a very rural, wooded setting. You may encounter wild animals (mostly deer), spiders, flying insects and more critters.
• BURN BANS • From time to time, the community may issue burn bans where firepits cannot be lit due to increased risk of wildfires (but you can use the BBQ gas grill). There is a $500 fine if you light a firepit during a burn ban.
• LAKE CLOSURES • Every once in a while, the community may issue a lake closure (usually after days of heavy rains) due to elevated bacteria levels. We have no control over this and cannot issue a refund if the lake is not available for use.
• POOL & OTHER AMENITY CLOSURES • The community may close pools and other amenities due to weather, power outages or other circumstances. We have no control over this and cannot issue a refund if they are not available for use.
-----HOUSE RULES-----
• EARLY CHECK IN/OUT: offered for a small fee subject to availability.
• RENTERS, VISITORS & MAX OCCUPANCY: Renters must be 21 years of age or older. All guests must be registered on the HOA registration form. Visitors are not allowed. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. No third party bookings (the booker has to be staying at the house, you cannot book on behalf of someone else). Home occupancy not to exceed 6 adults and 3 cars.
• IMMEDIATE CANCELLATION: Your stay will be immediately terminated without refund for violating rules on pets, parties, max occupancy, smoking and tampering with Wifi and security devices.
• PET VIOLATIONS: Guest will pay any additional pet cleaning fees as assessed by the cleaners.
• COMMUNITY RULES: Zero tolerance fireworks policy, guest will pay $500 fine. Zero tolerance burning a firepit during a community-wide burn ban (signs are posted at all entrance gates), guest will pay $500 fine. Speed Limit is 15 mph unless otherwise posted, guest will pay speeding ticket.
• SEPTIC PRECAUTIONS: House uses a septic system for waste. Please do not flush anything besides human waste and thin-ply toilet paper.
