Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!
House in Lake Ariel, PA
12 guests · 5 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Located in The Hideout, a gated community nestled in the Pocono Mountains. Perfect spot to spend time with family and friends. Only 2 hours away from New York and Philadelphia areas. This 4 bedroom 2 bath home can accommodate 12 guests and up to 14 with two extra air mattresses supplied. The house has 4 private bedrooms with sheets and towels supplied. The master "Golf Bedroom" has a King size bed, A/C, flat screen TV and private bath. Our "Wilderness Bedroom" has a queen size bed, flat screen TV and view of the woods. The "Lake Bedroom" has two twin beds, A/C, TV, and view of the woods as well. The downstairs "Disney Bedroom" has two sets of bunkbeds that can sleep 4 children. There is also a pull out couch in the basement that sleeps 2. The house also comes with brand new kitchen appliances and a brand new gas grill.
A HUGE Game room. There are multiple arcade games and many retro games to play on TV. A full size ping pong table, Skee-ball, Air Hockey, and Pool Table as well. Enjoy the sounds of the surrounding woods on the large deck with gas BBQ, full dining table and many Adirondack chairs. The main living space has a gas fireplace to warm up around and a Flat screen TV.
The Hideout is a gold star gated community with many amenities - Two pools, two areas to enjoy the large lake, a 9 hole golf course, mini golf course, beach volleyball area, and picnic area. The club house to eat lunch and dinner, and a brand new full recreation center with indoor tennis, gym, game room, salon, library and all purpose room for movie viewing. We have a art center where you can paint pottery and outdoor tennis, basketball courts, and baseball field. Many hiking trails, around the area. 10 Mins from Lake Wallenpaupack area as well.
Summer Accommodations around The Hideout: Wallenpaupack Boat Tours & Rentals, Soarin Eagle Rail Tours, Claws 'N' Paws, Horse Back Riding, Lacawac Sanctuary, Wineries, Golf, Water Skiing, Kalahari Waterpark, Axe Throwing, Waterfalls, White Water Rafting, Hiking Trails, etc.
Winter Accommodations : The hideout Ski Lodge (5 mins away), Montage Mountain(25 mins away), Ski Big Bear at Masthope (40 mins away), Jack Frost Ski Resort(50 ins away), Elk Mountain Ski Resort(55 mins away), Camelback Mountain Resort(50 mins away), High Point Cross Country Ski Center(50 mins away), Shawnee Mountain Ski(50 mins away)
Mohegan Sun Casino is 45 mins away
https://www.whisperingwoodsvacationhome.com/
Check out our pictures and our short video of the house.
A HUGE Game room. There are multiple arcade games and many retro games to play on TV. A full size ping pong table, Skee-ball, Air Hockey, and Pool Table as well. Enjoy the sounds of the surrounding woods on the large deck with gas BBQ, full dining table and many Adirondack chairs. The main living space has a gas fireplace to warm up around and a Flat screen TV.
The Hideout is a gold star gated community with many amenities - Two pools, two areas to enjoy the large lake, a 9 hole golf course, mini golf course, beach volleyball area, and picnic area. The club house to eat lunch and dinner, and a brand new full recreation center with indoor tennis, gym, game room, salon, library and all purpose room for movie viewing. We have a art center where you can paint pottery and outdoor tennis, basketball courts, and baseball field. Many hiking trails, around the area. 10 Mins from Lake Wallenpaupack area as well.
Summer Accommodations around The Hideout: Wallenpaupack Boat Tours & Rentals, Soarin Eagle Rail Tours, Claws 'N' Paws, Horse Back Riding, Lacawac Sanctuary, Wineries, Golf, Water Skiing, Kalahari Waterpark, Axe Throwing, Waterfalls, White Water Rafting, Hiking Trails, etc.
Winter Accommodations : The hideout Ski Lodge (5 mins away), Montage Mountain(25 mins away), Ski Big Bear at Masthope (40 mins away), Jack Frost Ski Resort(50 ins away), Elk Mountain Ski Resort(55 mins away), Camelback Mountain Resort(50 mins away), High Point Cross Country Ski Center(50 mins away), Shawnee Mountain Ski(50 mins away)
Mohegan Sun Casino is 45 mins away
https://www.whisperingwoodsvacationhome.com/
Check out our pictures and our short video of the house.
Amenities
Pool
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Gym or Fitness Center
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Lake Ariel, PA
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Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
We went to The Hideout to celebrate my mom’s 96th birthday and had a wonderful time! The house was perfect for the 7 of us. The host, Matt, checked in with us when we arrived to make sure everything was ok. Although we were all adults, the house is great for kids, too. The location is perfect and the amenities were just as described. We barbecued, hung out on the deck, explored the area and spent evenings all together in the cozy living room. It was so much fun and mom loved it.
5.0 / 5.0
Great property in a community with plenty of things to do. The game room was a hit with the kids. Owner communication was great and everything was ready and working when we arrived. Would definitely rent again. For a rather sizeable community, the house felt very secluded (in a good way) with lots of privacy.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a great weekend, and really enjoyed our stay. The kids LOVED the game room (Skeeball! Foozball! Billiards! Arcade Games! And a C64 Emulator?!!), the adults loved the firepit and the porch! The shared lake and pool was fantastic, very child friendly - a great getaway.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved the house. Fun for all ages.my teenagers loved the gameroom and fire pit.
My granddaughters loved mickey and minny.
Matt was a pleasure. He was there for anything we needed.
5.0 / 5.0
Absolutely a perfect house for our family vacation. The house was very accommodating. The community has so much to offer! Highly recommend.
5.0 / 5.0
Very clean and had everything we needed. Our teenagers enjoyed the game area. It was exactly what we were looking for! A weekend away to just relax and spend time together! The owners were super helpful and very quick to respond if we had a question.
5.0 / 5.0
The house was very cozy and was a perfect layout for all of us to make meals and eat together inside or outside on the deck. We loved that we could watch movies or have a game night upstairs or downstairs. We played lots of ping pong and arcade games and appreciated the movie decor😊.
The Hideout itself is a little challenging as it was crowded on the beach and in the pool area (a holiday weekend could be the reason) and the public safety officers take their responsibilities very seriously 🙄. But the location of the house is very tranquil and serene. And Matt was very attentive and helpful with providing lots of suggestions for what to do and where to go in the area.
We will definitely consider staying here again.
5.0 / 5.0
Well being on the old side of life my wife and I had trouble getting to the fire pit otherwise it was just a wonderful place I might come back in August and enjoy the lake
5.0 / 5.0
Matt was a great host! Communication was easy and efficient. He also offered extra info for fun activities for the kids. The house was clean, very well stocked and the basement is a God send for kids on a rainy day! We felt at home from the start and had a blast even though it rained ALL day on Saturday.
5.0 / 5.0
My children & grandchildren stayed at Whispering Woods for a 3 day snow tubing trip. The owner Matt was the most cordial person to deal with. He answered every question i had so fast I was truly impressed. He and his wife made several suggestions about activites in and around the community that myself and my grandkids might enjoy. The house had every th hing we could possibly need, all the way down to qtips in the bathrooms. Im very OCD and have a cleaning business and i tell you this place met my standards which are pretty high. The downstairs game room was awesome for the kids as well as myself. I haven't played Pack-man in over 40 yrs and it was so much fun. Im not as good at ping pong but still beat the little ones, lol. The Mickey room was a big hit for my grandson who informed me he was not coming home with us but was gonna live there forever with Mickey. Cant say enough about this place and the owners. Hoping to get back in the summer. Matt thanks again for mak im ng th his a wonderful holiday vacation my family will remember long after im gone! Annie
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed the place with family and friends.
5.0 / 5.0
Great communication from the host. Lots of activities both in the house as well as in the surrounding areas. Fun place to stay. Very comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
Great game room! Matt was very responsive and helpful!
5.0 / 5.0
We enjoyed this cozy, warm and welcoming and well appointed home for our family fall getaway. We all enjoyed the game room. We did not want to leave. Matt was quick to respond and communication was A+++.
5.0 / 5.0
The whole trip was perfect!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family of 11 had a great time at the cabin for our reunion. Everyone loved the game room even the adults. We beat the high scores on Pac-Man and Galaga. The cabin was clean and stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed spending time on the beach which was not far from cabin. Matt was very helpful.
5.0 / 5.0
We had a family reunion for the first time in the Poconos and had a great time. The house was very nice with a great play room downstairs which kept the kids happy and a great beach with a raft and a chance to dig holes.
5.0 / 5.0
A previously planned trip was cancelled which left our family looking for a new place to rest, relax, and enjoy some family time on short notice. We were able to find that here and we are so grateful that we could be accommodated with a short turn around time.
We cooked and grilled while we were there and the house had everything we needed. We loved that we could walk to the beach, pool, and canoe launch for some fun while having a place for quiet as well. Our kids love the basement and want to return for a movie night. We hope to return again!
5.0 / 5.0
Overall great experience & wonderful homeowners
5.0 / 5.0
I chose this property particularly for the game room given the uncertainty of the weather conditions and to ensure the kids had plenty of options to keep them busy. It thunderstormed when we arrived and a full day and evening during our stay so I made a good choice as the kids were quite satisfied to stay indoors. This place can easily sleep 3-4 families; so many room and sleeping options! The pool/lake area was a five minute drive and though crowded on Sat since it was the best day of the 4 days we spent here, the crowds were to be expected. Claws and Paws small zoo was only 10 minutes away and we spent only two hours of our trip there since it was so close. Overall a very nice trip!
5.0 / 5.0
Loved this house! Super clean with a fantastic game room! Extremely quiet neighborhood, we hardly saw anyone. Matthew was quick to respond to my texts and was very helpful. You won't regret staying here.
5.0 / 5.0
Peaceful spot near the lake with enough amenities you almost don’t want to leave the cabin. Matt is a great host and helps you through the complex’s slightly tedious entry requirements. Overall a fantastic stay!
5.0 / 5.0
This was our second time staying here I love this house. It’s always clean and smells nice. Matt always answers texts and is very helpful. We will be staying here again.
5.0 / 5.0
We loved how modern and clean everything is! The house is spacious, yet very cozy at the same time. It was really nice to be able to spend time with our loved ones in such a lovely home! The game room was a major plus!! Looking forward to returning soon!
5.0 / 5.0
We spent 5 days at the property over the New Year's week. The house was very comfortable, clean and above and beyond fully stocked. The Host was very responsive to all the requests and always available. The community was at a great location and the amenities were perfect. We would love to stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
We had an amazing time with the family. Matt is incredible and the home was super cozy and welcoming. Kids had a great time. Matt was super easy to talk to and available if anything came up. Thank you again.
5.0 / 5.0
Owner was very helpful. We had a wonderful time.
5.0 / 5.0
There was so much to do at the house. We enjoyed playing ping pong, video games, and making popcorn. The fire pit area was very nice as well. The kids also enjoyed the community pools. The owner was very helpful and even text us during our stay to make sure we didn’t need anything. We had a great time.
4.0 / 5.0
Easy process to rent. Amenities excellent for kids.
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful decor and very clean accommodations. Nice location . Wonderful game room . Great communication with owners . Really enjoyed
5.0 / 5.0
House was very clean and well furnished. Kitchen was well stocked with whatever we needed. The deck was spacious and shaded. The game room was enjoyed by all ages.
5.0 / 5.0
Really wished I rented it out for more day! There was more then what we expected. We didn’t really know where the pool or the lakes were at so we were spent the first days out of the community and when we finally found them we couldn’t enjoy it as much as we would of love too. But over all it was really nice. The kids loved the play area downstairs. Like I said I would of love to stay more days.
5.0 / 5.0
Great family property!!
We had a great time staying here, and Matt was fantastic and friendly. Highly recommend it for families with kids.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!
Beautiful home in an stunning community. The owner was very helpful and kind during our stay.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect!
Welcoming and very nice to work with Matt. He responded quickly.
The weather was perfect everyday and we enjoyed all the amenities outside. The rec room amenities were ready if we had been inside on a rainy day. Beach and pool area was just right for the kids!
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful property
We had a great time. The house was great, plenty of room both inside and out. The amenities offered everyone plenty to do. The location is close to the beach and pool area.
5.0 / 5.0
Quiet Kid Friendly Getaway at a GREAT PRICE, Bigger than it looks in pictures.
We said for 3 nights 4 days. We were a group of friends that was 4 families with mostly younger children. The kid ranges was 1-8 years old. First impressions was the house was bigger than it looked online. We never felt cramped even with 8 adults and 6 kids. The bed rooms were great. 3 families took the upstairs bedroom. The master bedroom was big enough for the family to fit a pack and play in for the 1 yr old. Some of the kids stayed in the bunkbed kid room and one set of adults slept in the basement on the sleeper sofa. The house had everything there for you. All we had to bring was food and pick up some firewood. It was nice the kids could play in the basement with all the fun things down there, while the adults just relaxed upstairs. The community the house is in is great as well. There was so much to do. It was chilly when we went so we didn't get to swim, but both the lake and pool areas look great. We did the mini golf and arcade up at the club house one day. There is a little zoo (Claws and Paws) that is a 5 minute drive from the house, which was amazing and the kids LOVED it. Two families went to Kalhari waterpark for the day and it was about a 40 minute drive from the house. The neighborhood was quiet as well, which was nice. Whispering woods held up to the name. Host was great and kept in communication with us. He was quick to respond to any questions we had prior to the trip. They even had a little smores kit welcome gift there when arrived. Overall would go back again.
5.0 / 5.0
Great house and area!
Enjoyed our stay, the home was clean, cozy. We were close to the pool and beach., passes provided for us. Will definitely stay there again.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing stay
Very easy check in process, everything was clean and spotless when we first arrived. Perfect for all ages we had infants to 5 year olds, Fun for the whole family. I will be back and recommend this place to anyone looking for a getaway
5.0 / 5.0
AMAZING PROPERTY AND HOST
Matt was an amazing host from start to finish. He was in constant contact if needed and went out of his way to provide area recommendations and make you feel at home. The house was beautifully updated and extremely clean. The house and area amenities were even better than expected. We cant wait to stay at Matt’s house again! Its a must stay!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Lake Ariel?
The average price for a rental in Lake Ariel is $559 per night. This rental is $436 above the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!. Enjoy the water!
Is Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly! pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!?
We found 16 amenities for this rental. This includes pool, air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, and internet / wifi.
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