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The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more!
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Reviews
8.8 out of 10
Excellent
4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms Sleeps 11
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Lake Ariel, PA
- Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park6 min drive
- Brooks Lake7 min drive
- Lake Wallenpaupack11 min drive
- Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Master Bedroom 2nd Floor
1 Queen Bed
Master Suite 1st floor
1 Queen Bed
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bath 1
Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub
Master Bath 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
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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Amenities
Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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 holiday home is on a lake. Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum and Harmony Presents are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Lake Wallenpaupack and Sterling Marina. Travelling with kids? Consider Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Lake Township Park.
Lake Ariel, PA
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
Restaurants
- Hideout Clubhouse - 11 min drive
- Nürnberger Bierhaus - 15 min drive
- Der Jaeger - 8 min drive
- Big Dog Daddy - 11 min drive
- Drafts - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Candace Riedel CG's Vacation Rental Property Management

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