Chalet

House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout

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A deck with outdoor seating overlooking a lake.
A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a door leading to a bathroom.
An aerial view of a resort with a swimming pool, beach area, and tennis courts.
Golf
A loft-style room with a sloped ceiling, wooden beams, a white desk, a white chair, a sofa, and a wooden coffee table.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Set along the lakeshore, this 4-bedroom chalet accommodates 11 guests and features 3 bathrooms. It includes 1 outdoor pool and a separate living room. Enjoy nearby activities like tubing and mountain climbing, and explore attractions such as Brooks Lake and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. The property is pet-friendly and offers access to amenities.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Swimming pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Lake Ariel, PA
  • Place, Roaming Woods Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Ariel Creek
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Avoy
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Bed

Office 1

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout

Welcome to House in the Tree, a spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath mountain retreat tucked among the trees in The Hideout. With multiple levels of living space, there’s plenty of room for family and friends to spread out, relax, and enjoy a true Poconos getaway.

The home features a warm, inviting living area with soaring wood ceilings, exposed beams, and a cozy fireplace, plus a fully equipped kitchen and dining area for gathering together. Step into the large enclosed screened porch for a peaceful place to unwind surrounded by the woods.

The finished basement adds even more room for fun, complete with a comfortable family room and an awesome game area featuring air hockey, foosball, arcade games, and more. Outside, gather around the fire pit surrounded by Adirondack chairs for evenings under the trees.

Location is one of the highlights! You’re approximately a 10-minute walk from The Hideout’s Main Pool and Main Beach, making summer days easy and convenient. In winter, enjoy the added bonus of ski-in/ski-out access, putting you close to the slopes without having to pile everyone into the car.

Whether your perfect Poconos escape means swimming at the lake, hitting the slopes, playing games with the family, relaxing on the screened porch, or spending the evening around the fire, House in the Tree gives you plenty of ways to enjoy every season.

This home allows 1 dog with a $100 pet fee.

****Please Note: This home is located in a secured, gated, private community. You will need to fill out a rental contract and agree to the community and house rules. This will need to be completed and signed, (to include the names, ages, addresses and relationships to you for all of your guests) for entrance into the community. This will need to be completed within 72 hours of your arrival or the community will assess a $100 late fee that you will be responsible for. Any violations will be subject to citations from the community and possible eviction from the property. It will be sent to you by our property manager upon booking. You may not exceed the max amount of people allowed and there are no more than 4 cars allowed in the driveway. No other guests can visit the lot while you are there. Items provided in the home to include games, appliances etc. are subject to change without notice.****

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3984281vb
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

About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this chalet is in a rural area 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. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Lake Ariel, PA

What's nearby

  • Roaming Woods Lake - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • beach near Ariel Creek - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • beach near Avoy - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Ski Hill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Lori's Corner Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is House in the Trees Ski, Swim in The Hideout located?

This family-friendly Lake Ariel chalet is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Roaming Woods Lake and Brooks Lake. Lake Ariel is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was extremely nice, great community, easy to access with tons of amenities and lots of room for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay for the week. Walkable distance to the main beach or about a 2 minute drive.House was lovely plenty of space for everyone and tons of games for kids and adults
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house. Screen room was amazing for family!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our week at The House in the trees, there were 3 families, 10 people total. The house was spacious for all of us. The finished basement level of home was cold, bring extra blankets! We enjoyed the beaches and pools in the community, also kayaking and SUP on the lake. Would Definitely recommend to other families looking for a relaxing week in the trees! Very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and a great weekend with plenty to do in the community there.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Family friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
clean and attractive lovely decore. The whole house was perfect for our family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon arrival, the home was clean and inviting. There were plenty of amenities in the home as well as in the community to keep my family busy, having fun and making memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall was a nice space with a great screened in porch. There was poison ivy in the backyard by the fire pit which was concerning with children around. You can tell they allow pets in the home, so not great if you have allergies. Was a great location and an easy walk to the pool and beach. We had a nice stay with 5 adults and 2 children.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept, 2025
Hi there! Thanks for pointing out the poison ivy. We treated the area so should be all taken care of! Hope you will return.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There are 3 bathrooms in this house all with bathtub/shower combos. The bathrooms were clean and toilet paper supply was enough for 10-11 people staying for 7 days. The bedrooms were 4 in total. Good for couples traveling together and 1 room has bunk beds for kids or teenagers. The trundle bed in the room with the king bed would have been more useful in its own room or a way to divide the room. The kitchen was manageable as long as not too many people were in it. We did need to clean the oven our first morning as it wasn’t cleaned after the last renters. We set off the smoke alarm. Security and fire department showed up. So if there are problems you do have help come. The art center was nice. We did a stained glass class with Penny. Turned out well. The pool was nice. We didn’t try the lap pool. The beach was clean.When we arrived the gate was out of toner so we didn’t receive a scan able pass to get in and out the gate. So we did have to wait sometimes coming and going. Ask for a map of the Hideout when you arrive. It’s a like a labyrinth trying to get around if you’re not good with directions or using land markers.Over all we had a good time but if traveling with 8 single people sleeping was a little tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Fourth of July

We had a great weekend in the Hideout! The house was just as pictured. We were very happy with the cleanliness of the house. Bathrooms and bedrooms were especially clean and nicely decorated. The screened in sunroom was a favorite, especially for breakfast. We enjoyed the game room and Firepit. The location of the house was very convenient. Just a quick drive or walk to the pool/beach. I would recommend this house to friends and family. Thank you again for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house

We had a large group, and this house was perfect for a long weekend. Longer stays would be for smaller groups. The only issue is the upstairs bedroom gets very hot & the ceiling fan up there doesn't work.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun, 2024
Thank you so much for your stay! We have a brand new HVAC system that was just installed, so we’re so sorry to hear you were hot in the upstairs bedroom. The HVAC contractor went over and rebalanced the system to ensure the room stays cool. We hope you will stay with us again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home In A Great Neighborhood

Our group, which included 4 adults, 2 toddlers, and 2 infants stayed at this property for a long weekend. The property itself is clean, spacious, and has all of the amenities you would need for a nice stay. The covered porch was a nice addition given that it rained most of our first day there. What makes the property even better, particularly for kids, is the ability to utilize The Hideout community amenities. The property is a 2 minute drive or an easy 10 minute walk away from the main lodge, beach area, pool, and tennis/pickleball courts. Our little ones (and the adults) really enjoyed it and would definitely stay again in the future. Thanks Candace and team!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most wonderful week at House in the Trees! From the moment we walked in, we loved how open, airy, and full of light it was with skylights everywhere. The screened porch quickly became our favorite spot for family dinners. Everything was immaculate, comfortable, and so thoughtfully stocked—it felt like home right away.The location is unbeatable. In just a few days we swam, fished, hiked, went to the zoo, and even toured a coal mine—and still couldn’t wait to come back and relax at the house. It’s the perfect mix of peaceful and private, but close to everything fun.The owner was fantastic—so responsive and helpful. Check-in was a breeze and communication was excellent. Honestly, I wish we could give more than 5 stars. This is a true gem and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Snow weekend

Beautiful home and convenient to the ski hill. Game room downstairs was great for the kids. Coffee bar was well stocked. Appreciated the snow shovel and salt, since it snowed while we were there. There is no dishwasher (listing says there is one); not a dealbreaker, but would’ve been nice to know in advance so we could bring paper plates and plastic utensils. The double doors in the kitchen and basement lock, but you’re able to pull them open them because there’s no latch to the door frame. There was only enough hot water for two showers, then we’d have to wait about 45 mins or so for enough hot water for more showers. Again, not a deal breaker, but inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2025
Thank you so much for your stay! We double-checked to make sure a dishwasher is not indicated on the listing — sorry for any confusion there. We will make sure instructions for the door latch are explained in the manual. Also, the hot water heater was just replaced. We hope you will stay again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and rooms were comfortable—mostly as advertised. The coffee bar was very nice. Games in basement were fun. I don’t wish to downgrade too much, however I do want to note a few amenities that were missing and/or would improve the overall comfort level—tissues should be in all bathrooms, as well as more than one face towel per bathroom; no paper towels/-we bought our own; no hair dryers as advertised. A small sample of laundry detergent would be a nice addition for emergencies until guests can get to a store. There is no dishwasher, which is okay but this doesn’t match the generalized house instructions. The basement is absolutely freezing in summer—a few space heaters would help! Also it’s a dog friendly house but there is no manicured grass anywhere, so your dog should be comfortable going on dead leaves and rocks, etc. Walking the dog in the street to find grass felt a little dangerous, esp. at night. We went to this location to meet extended family outside of this community, so we did not really take advantage of community activities which did look great but I can’t comment on them!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was super clean. Check-in was easy. Had a question when we got there and they got back to us right away.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

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