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Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!

Family-friendly holiday home with water park and fitness centre

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Relaxing on the deck
Beautiful sunrise shining on the fall colors.
Beautiful evening on the deck
Morning coffee on a crisp fall morning
Outdoor Entertaining area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Gym
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Hamlin, PA
  • Place, Brooks Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Wallenpaupack
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Basement

1 Double Futon

Disney Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Lake Room

2 Single Beds

Master Golf Room

1 King Bed

Wilderness Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!

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/
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
No cooking with curry.

Important information

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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 in the mountains. Lake Wallenpaupack and Lacawac Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Hamlin, PA

What's nearby

  • Brooks Lake - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lake Wallenpaupack - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Deer Beach - 16 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Blueberry Lake - 17 min drive - 15.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Big Dog Daddy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Totem Pole - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Der Jaeger - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!?

As of 31 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly! on 5 Nov 2025 start from AU$548.29, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly! located?

This family-friendly Lake Ariel holiday home is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Brooks Lake and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. Lake Township Park and Lake Wallenpaupack are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is great - quiet street in quiet area. As it was only the two of us, we had more than enough room. We enjoyed the games downstairs a lot!Our visit was spa related so we went back and forth to The Lodge at Woodloch but had a happy place to return to each day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as advertised. Plenty of room for the 7 of us. The game room and fire pit were awesome. It was a great stay. Definitely recommend going.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshni J.

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

Family Vacation

Overall great experience & wonderful homeowners
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C.

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

Great Stay!

We enjoyed a great Memorial Day Weekend! The fire pit was fantastic. Our 4 teens enjoyed the games in the basement and watched movies there at night. Matt was an outstanding host! He helped answer all our questions (almost immediately) and gave us great recommendations for eating out in the area. We highly recommend this house and the area for your next getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at whispering woods! The house was clean and fully stocked with everything we needed. Matt, our host was very communicative and responded to all questions very quickly. Check in was a breeze. The beds were super comfortable! Everything was kid friendly, no open stairways we had to worry about my crawler falling down! We highly recommend choosing whispering woods for your stay in The Hideout!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boris G.

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

Great Stay

Everyone loved the house, kids and adults. Clean and spacious. Tons of activities to do. Great location close to the Hideout Amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolena D.

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

Amazing!

Beautiful home in an stunning community. The owner was very helpful and kind during our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

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

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

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

Mother’s Day getaway

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
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael O.

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

Whispering Woods

Beautiful decor and very clean accommodations. Nice location . Wonderful game room . Great communication with owners . Really enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt A.

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

Family reunion

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doreen L.

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

Carefree Stay

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

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

Loved It

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

Perfect Get Away Place

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia T.

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

New Year vacation

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Great House

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin m.

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

Great Place to Stay

Stayed here with friends and family for President’s Day Weekend. It was very clean and beds were comfortable. Kids loved the basement games and entertainment areas which are well spread out. Cooked almost all our meals on site and found the kitchen to have everything we needed. Matt was great to deal with and it was obvious that our comfort was important to him. He gave us great suggestions and a thoughtful welcome gift. I’d recommend this place to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

dhanmattie s.

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

Absolutely beautiful home!!!

The house is very homey and brand new. The entire house is clean with beautiful paintings. Very cozy. The kids had a blast even though they spent the entire weekend indoors due to rain. Highly recommended!!! Would definitely rent this property again!! The owner is very prompt in response to all questions!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fanny L.

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

Excellent game room

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Recommended

Very clean and plenty of space. The kids were excited about the game room. Which is fantastic in case it rains! Had great communication with the owners. Super nice and attentive. Even left us a welcome kit! The community/area is very large with plenty to do. Great stay and would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dennise S.

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

Perfect property for multiple families!

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was cozy and comfortable. The owner was very quick to respond to our questions. House was well maintained and located in a central area of the community. Definitely recommend. Family had a wonderful time. Would go back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ernest P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was nice and relaxing. I feel there could have been more to do in the area but maybe I just didn't find it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect getaway spot for our family. The home is clean and comfortable, the game room is amazing and we had the best connected, non-screen time together. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

shelly k.

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

Awesome weekend

Matt was a great host. He was very communicative and very responsive and helpful. He just wanted us to enjoy our weekend. The house was great and we had a wonderful time. I would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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