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The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more!
Family-friendly stay with outdoor pool in Lake Ariel
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Reviews
8.88.8 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Washer
- Pool
- Parking available
- Fireplace
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Lake Ariel, PA
- Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal ParkPlace, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park6 min drive
- Brooks LakePlace, Brooks Lake7 min drive
- Lake WallenpaupackPlace, Lake Wallenpaupack11 min drive
- Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)45 min drive
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About the area
Lake Ariel
On lake.You'll find Brooks Lake and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park within 3 miles (5 km) of this vacation home. Lake Wallenpaupack and Sterling Marina are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 km
- Brooks Lake - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
- Lake Wallenpaupack - 11 min drive - 8.1 km
- Deer Beach - 16 min drive - 9.2 km
- Blueberry Lake - 19 min drive - 16.6 km
Getting around
- Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
- Hideout Clubhouse - 11 min drive
- Nürnberger Bierhaus - 15 min drive
- Big Dog Daddy - 11 min drive
- The Totem Pole - 9 min drive
- Der Jaeger - 8 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.
The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more!
The Light Forest Chalet is a 4 bedroom, 3 bath Chalet home in the NE Poconos lake region, about 2 hours from the George Washington Bridge. The home is in a private gated lake and amenity filled community called The Hideout, located in Lake Ariel, PA.
You may enter the chalet from both upper and lower levels. Upon entering the lower level you will encounter the game room which includes ping pong table, air hockey table, huge karaoke machine (Bluetooth) with 2 mics, and large smart tv, tons of board games, and two comfy couches. You will find a door leading to one of the master bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and TV.
Up the staircase you will be greeted by a beautiful open living/dining/kitchen area with huge windows and skylights, a gas fireplace, and a large walk out deck with bbq and table. Down the hallway you will find a full bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, one with access to the huge private rear deck.
On the third floor landing you will find a large loft with amazing views of the chalets windows, with futon couch and desk/work space area. Adjacent to the loft is the main master bedroom with its own high up private deck, en-suite bathroom including large 2 person jacuzzi tub, stand up shower and electric heater to keep you warm and toasty when you exit the shower on those cold winter nights. The bedroom also has a skylight which will allow the sunlight to graze through in the mornings.
The chalet comfortable sleeps 12 guests max.
We Provide :
• Soap Bars
• Bed Linens, bath towels
• Toilet paper
• 5 Smart TV’s
• Cookware, dishware, and drinkware.
• Cleaning supplies (paper towels, dish towels, soap, sponges, dish detergent)
• Washer & Dryer
• Large mini split air conditioner in living room, portable floor air conditioners *in all bedrooms*
• Universal phone charging pads in upstairs and downstairs living room
• Ironing board and iron
• Outdoor gas grill, propane included
• Wood-burning fire pit outside in the yard
We are within a 10 minute walk (or one minute drive) from the main beach (with kayak rentals), pool, ski hill, and arts center. The community also includes a 9-hole golf course and pub, a second beach and pool, mini golf, a 2.7 mile nature walking trail, and multiple parks with picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Honesdale and Hawley are a short 20-minute drive away featuring great local shops, antique stores, restaurants, and small museums.
Ski Resorts and Water Parks are within 1 hour driving distance away!
Important things to note:
• We are in a gated, private community with it's own security and requirements for renting. We realize this may be new to some travelers so we like to be as upfront about this as possible. The community requires info for ALL guests and vehicles that enter the community and stay at our property, and this is strictly enforced. This is not the house to rent if you are looking to have people come and go throughout your stay, or are hoping to squeeze in additional people, as we will be made aware and you will lose your security deposit. The fines for being in violation are steep and compromises our standing the community and ability to rent again in the future.
• In compliance with our HOA, we require a rental agreement to be signed at booking.
•All guests must be 25 & older unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Up to 4 cars allowed in the driveway. There is no street parking.
You may enter the chalet from both upper and lower levels. Upon entering the lower level you will encounter the game room which includes ping pong table, air hockey table, huge karaoke machine (Bluetooth) with 2 mics, and large smart tv, tons of board games, and two comfy couches. You will find a door leading to one of the master bedrooms with en-suite bathroom and TV.
Up the staircase you will be greeted by a beautiful open living/dining/kitchen area with huge windows and skylights, a gas fireplace, and a large walk out deck with bbq and table. Down the hallway you will find a full bathroom, 2 additional bedrooms, one with access to the huge private rear deck.
On the third floor landing you will find a large loft with amazing views of the chalets windows, with futon couch and desk/work space area. Adjacent to the loft is the main master bedroom with its own high up private deck, en-suite bathroom including large 2 person jacuzzi tub, stand up shower and electric heater to keep you warm and toasty when you exit the shower on those cold winter nights. The bedroom also has a skylight which will allow the sunlight to graze through in the mornings.
The chalet comfortable sleeps 12 guests max.
We Provide :
• Soap Bars
• Bed Linens, bath towels
• Toilet paper
• 5 Smart TV’s
• Cookware, dishware, and drinkware.
• Cleaning supplies (paper towels, dish towels, soap, sponges, dish detergent)
• Washer & Dryer
• Large mini split air conditioner in living room, portable floor air conditioners *in all bedrooms*
• Universal phone charging pads in upstairs and downstairs living room
• Ironing board and iron
• Outdoor gas grill, propane included
• Wood-burning fire pit outside in the yard
We are within a 10 minute walk (or one minute drive) from the main beach (with kayak rentals), pool, ski hill, and arts center. The community also includes a 9-hole golf course and pub, a second beach and pool, mini golf, a 2.7 mile nature walking trail, and multiple parks with picnic tables and charcoal grills.
Honesdale and Hawley are a short 20-minute drive away featuring great local shops, antique stores, restaurants, and small museums.
Ski Resorts and Water Parks are within 1 hour driving distance away!
Important things to note:
• We are in a gated, private community with it's own security and requirements for renting. We realize this may be new to some travelers so we like to be as upfront about this as possible. The community requires info for ALL guests and vehicles that enter the community and stay at our property, and this is strictly enforced. This is not the house to rent if you are looking to have people come and go throughout your stay, or are hoping to squeeze in additional people, as we will be made aware and you will lose your security deposit. The fines for being in violation are steep and compromises our standing the community and ability to rent again in the future.
• In compliance with our HOA, we require a rental agreement to be signed at booking.
•All guests must be 25 & older unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. Up to 4 cars allowed in the driveway. There is no street parking.
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Property amenities
Beach
- Beach towels
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
- Outdoor pool
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Cleaning supplies
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3 private bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Jetted bathtub
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- Games
- Karaoke
- Smart TV
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Balcony
- Firepit
- Gas grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Yard
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washer/dryer
Work spaces
- Desk
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
- Note from host: No smoking in house
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- On a lake
Things to do
- Air hockey
- Arcade/game room
- Golf
- Gym
- Snow sports gear
- Table tennis
- Tennis
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
- Gated community
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Rules
see additional rules attached to rental contract
Pets
- No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in house
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.
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
Vrbo Property
Cozy & Modern In “the Hideout”