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

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A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior, a stone foundation, and a paved driveway leading to the entrance.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a hammock, and outdoor seating.
A modern living room with a wooden staircase, a large TV, a fireplace, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A spacious room with large windows, a ceiling fan, a clock, and a view of the outdoors.
A room with a foosball table, a pool table, and a billiards table. There is a red and grey color scheme with a stone wall and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Balcony
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Outdoor pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room

Explore the area

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Lake Ariel, PA
  • Place, Roaming Woods Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Ariel Creek
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Camelback Ski Area
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪44 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

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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
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9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
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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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Lake Ariel, PA

What's nearby

  • Roaming Woods Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Ariel Creek - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Kalahari - 47 min drive - 52.8 km
  • Camelback Ski Area - 56 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lori's Corner Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Ski Hill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Palermo’s Pizza Restaurant - ‬3 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 Roaming Woods Lake, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Brooks Lake. 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. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 :)
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thx a lot for renting & please come back anytime. You treated my home like your own & I love renters like you!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2020
Thanks for the review. Im glad you really enjoyed the home, its size, the lot, the community, the golf course, the pool table , the technology and most importantly for actually spending the time to read what you sign including the state mandated Covid forms.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host is very responsive and was very helpful thru booking the place and location was amazing just make sure to read and ask questions about ur stay so everything is understood but I rate this whole experience including host a 10 out of 10 would do it again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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.
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct, 2020
Scam rental and didn’t want to follow Covid regulations that the state put forth. Wanted discounts non stop and we do not play that way for good reviews. Terrible renter and not self sufficient. Refused to read what he signs. This renter will text and call you 40+ times during his stay. This renter should rent hotels with a concierge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great weekend getaway

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

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice spot

Very nice house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

-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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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 :-)
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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!
Archival

8/10 Good

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.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
That is so funny I love it! Your welcome back anytime
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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
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