Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace

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A two-story house with a covered patio area, string lights, and a wooden deck.
A spacious living area with a staircase, wooden flooring, and a view to the outside.
A resort with a swimming pool, beach area, and lake views.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, a coffee table, a TV, and a bookshelf.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a painting on the wall, and a view into another room.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

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

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Heated pool
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Hamlin, PA
  • Place, Roaming Woods Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Ariel Creek
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Basement

1 Double Futon

Lower Level

2 Double Beds

Main Level

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level Loft

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Lower Level

Toilet

Main Level

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Lake Ariel

Located in Lake Ariel, this chalet is on a lake. Sterling Marina and Wood Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Wallenpaupack and Lacawac Sanctuary. Travelling with kids? Consider Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Lake Township Park.
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Hamlin, PA

What's nearby

  • Roaming Woods Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Ariel Creek - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Camelback Ski Area - 56 min drive - 64.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪John's Italian Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Hideout Ski Hill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Lori's Corner Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace have a pool?

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

Is Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Life Chalet Huge Deck, Arcade & Fireplace located?

This family-friendly Lake Ariel chalet is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Roaming Woods Lake and Brooks Lake. Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Lake Ariel are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second visit. It was clean, the beds are comfortable and the game room was really fun! Perfect for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for a weekend getaway

Had a great time at the property. Looked just like the pictures do.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thanks so much! We’re happy to hear the property matched the pictures and that you had a great time. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our group of 2 couples. It is very close to the main pool and beach. The house was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location. Kids loved the game room!

Great vacation. Plenty of room. Loved the fireplace and game room. Would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the awesome review! We’re glad you enjoyed the spaciousness, fireplace, and game room. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a great time! The house was great, spacious, clean and had lots of games and things to do for all ages! We are coming back for a second time this summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick family getaway

We had a wonderful few days in this home with our adult children. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out or come together for family game nights!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Feb, 2021
Thank you so much for your review!! We were so happy to host you! Candace
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fun

lots of space and lots to do. Great time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thanks for the quick shoutout! So glad you had a great time and enjoyed all the space and activities. Hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house - Perfect for families

Very kid friendly - air hockey, darts, ping pong and more, board games, videos, many TVs and more Comfy beds and sofas, nice kitchen, large porch with Adirondack chairs perfect for relaxation The hideout is a great community - not everything was open due to COVID-19 but the beaches were great and people were respecting social distancing - didn't use pools but they looked nice, boat rentals, golf, walking trails Highly recommend for all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at our place in the Hideout. We hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation getaway

House was very nice. 3 levels so we did not feel like we were on top of each other. Plenty of room. Had 3 11 year olds with us and they loved the game room. Would rent this house again. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad the three levels gave you plenty of space and that the kids loved the game room. It’s wonderful to hear you’d rent the house again we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation

We had a great time. The house is spacious, very well equipped and clean. We enjoyed the ping pong, had mini tournaments every night. Beds are very comfy, TV is in every room. Big deck - had most of the meals there. Used the fire pit almost every day (few rainy evenings). Very peaceful. Thank you for lovely stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the spacious, well-equipped home and had fun with ping pong tournaments. It sounds like the comfy beds, TVs, big deck, and fire pit made for a perfect, peaceful stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the property

Renting the property couldn’t have been any easier and once we arrived check-in was a breeze. The property itself was exactly what we wanted. The kids loved the game room and my husband and I enjoyed spending time on the deck. The beach, lake and pool were also within walking and bike riding distance. We would definitely rent this property again. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear the rental process and check-in were smooth, and that the property met all your needs. It’s great that the kids loved the game room and you and your husband enjoyed the deck and nearby beach, lake, and pool. We’d love to welcome you back for another wonderful week anytime!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Plenty to do

We had a grand time. We don’t mind slightly shabby like stained carpets and falling apart cabinets but if you do care about that take a deep look. The house met our needs and we loved all the activities available. The owner and managers were great. They aim to please.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug, 2020
We are sorry to hear you had an issue with the kitchen cabinets. We inspected the cabinets thoroughly after your stay and found that one of the rollers was miss-aligned on a drawer and has been repaired. We found no further repairs necessary on the cabinets that were refinished back in June. We are glad you enjoyed the house and that you were able to take advantage of the activities the Hideout and the home has to offer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

VRBO first timer

This was our first experience using VRBO and I was apprehensive but I would do it again. This property was VERY clean which was important. The kitchen was well stocked, the game room was a hit, there are TVs everywhere, the front deck was great for all of us to hang out and the firepit was a big plus. Within The Hideout, the location was great too - not far from the beach area. The only downside was the pool and kayak rentals were closed but we were able to rent jet skis and boats (on Lake Wallenpaupak - which was only 20 mins away).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2020
We are so sorry to hear some things were closed at the time of your stay. We are glad to hear you enjoyed the game room and all the house has to offer. Thanks for staying at our property and we look forward to hearing from you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice weekend away

It was a nice family getaway for our family looking to unplug and spend time together playing games, enjoying the firepit and fireplace and playing mini golf and arcade games at the lodge. The queen bed was not comfortable at all, so we ended up sleeping on the couch and the bathrooms didn't look like they were cleaned upon our arrival so I'm not sure what the cleaning fee we paid went towards. In all, it was a positive experience though.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Dec, 2020
Debbie, we are glad you enjoyed your stay at the hideout. Since your stay we have purchased a new queen matress and toppers for other beds throughout the house for extra comfort. We have also verified a thorough cleaning had been done prior to your arrival, especially with covid concerns. We apologize for any concern you had regarding cleaning and we are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience.

The location is very cozy and convenient for all recreational activities in lake Ariel. The host made sure about everything that a party of 10 would need. We enjoyed ourselves a lot on the deck and the game room in the basement. The only downside is the full-size beds. It's hard to get a good sleep if being shared with an adult or child 5+. Some of the mattresses are tilted on one side and become uncomfertable. If you are planning to spend much of your time on the deck, be prepared to clean with a blower (located in the laundry room) and wiping the pollen and dust off of the table (cleaning supply is provided under the kitchen sink).
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

Nice!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house!

We had a wonderful stay at the house - it had lots of room, great location and the owner was in touch with us throughout the stay whenever needed. My kids loved the game room. We would love to stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2020
Dana, we are so happy tp hear you enjoyed your stay. We are even happier to hear the kids really enjoyed the game room as that is one of our personal favorites. It was a pleasure assisting you throughout your stay and we look forward to renting to you and your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway

This was a beautiful home/property. Perfect for a weekend getaway out of the city. We really enjoyed our stay and all of the amenities the house provided. My only complaint would be the distance to the maintenance area where we had to drive our trash/recylces to. It was pretty far from the property and inconvenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov, 2020
Patricia, we are happy to hear you were able to enjoy all the house has to offer. Sorry you found maintenance area to be such an inconvenience. Being located just under 1.5 miles from the house we felt it was doable. If you do ever rent the house again, there is an exit to leave the Hideout right near the maintenance area so you can just drop the trash over on your way home. Thanks again and we look forward to renting to you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very homey feeling

Thank you so much for allowing us to rent your place. We had an amazing time and loved every part of it. The kids enjoyed the game room and the Nintendo was a hit with the adults. Your home is beautiful and has a very homey feel to it. It is well Maintained and stocked with all things you need to feed a large family like ours. The Neighbors are very welcoming my little one enjoyed playing with kids his own age. This was our first time renting from Vrbo and our first time renting from The Hideout. You made our Experience for both very smooth. We will Definitely be looking into renting from you or the area again. Thanks a million. Only a suggestion maybe get some toppers for the mattress.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
Amanda, we are so glad you enjoyed the home. We tried to have something in the house to occupy all ages. The neighbors are super friendly so we are glad you were able to enjoy some time with them. Thank you for the suggestion we are in the process of replacing and updating some of the mattresses so we will add the toppers to the list. We hope to hear from you again soon. Thanks again
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute house, could definitely be cleaner

Finding the property was easy. When Remax called me the day I was arriving. They were very matter factly and rude. Having done this for the first time, a little curtosy goes a long way. All in all, we enjoyed the house.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
Debra, we are glad you enjoyed the house and all it has to offer. I am sorry you had a poor interaction with Remax and we hope next time it goes smoother for you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend getaway!

This property was a terrific place. My wife, kids and I enjoyed our stay immensely. Comfortable, clean, safe home with many excellent features, such as the deck and game room!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct, 2020
John, we are so happy you and your family enjoyed the game room and the spacious deck. We hope you and your family rent with us again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice home base at the Hideout

The house was overall a nice place to stay. The Hideout itself has a lot of amenities and we enjoyed the pools, beaches, and mini golf. The house has a game room and lots of board games for evenings and rainy days and my kids had a lot of fun with all of them. There are TV's everywhere in the house with fire sticks so lots of entertainment there as well. My kids slept in the basement room, which stayed comfortably cool in the summer. It was very damp and musty down there, but we ran the dehumidifier and emptied it frequently and by the end of our stay the odor was a little better. Getting a dehumidifier that drains when no one is there would help with the odor long term. The rest of the house was comfortable. The portable air conditioners helped cool the house but made a lot of noise so we would run them until bedtime, then rely on fans. The pillows seemed new and the beds were comfortable. It seems as if the house is in transition. There seem to be some nice, newer touches like the TV's and fire sticks and new pillows. The couches still had tags on them and were comfortable as well. The carpet is stained and coming up in places and should probably be replaced, and the upstairs bathroom clearly had not been cleaned before our arrival. The vanities in the bathrooms seem new but the showers are older and dated. Again, thinking the owners are probably working on a gradual refreshing of the place. Overall, this was a good place for a nice, relaxing family vacation. We would stay here again in the future.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at home. We are in the process of updating the home so some of the concerns you mentioned are in the process of being updated. A new dehumidifier was just added to the basement and it is a lot larger then the small one that was their and it seems to be working a lot better. Thanks for the insight and we are so glad you had a good getaway and look forward to hearing form you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Wonderful and well stocked!

The family needed a peaceful place to get away from the city. This place was it! Everyone was nice and helpful and we were surprised to find the place well stocked with plates, utensils, and even cleaning products. Even though we bought our own, we were happy to see the option was there for us.A great place to get away. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2020
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We hope to hear from you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2025
Thank you for your review.
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