Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys
OUR BEST FEATURES Our lakefront log home in Big Woods is set up for your family and friends in mind. In our gorgeous rustic home, we sleep 10 - 12 comfortably with three floors of living space.
THE SPACE The upper floor has 1 bedroom with a Queen bed and a loft with 2 single beds and a full bathroom with tub shower. The middle floor has two bedrooms, one with a queen and one with a full with a full bathroom (shower only). The Lower level has 1 bedroom with queen and a family room with a futon and a flat screen TV for the rest of your guests and a full bathroom (shower only). The main floor great room is very spacious and has beautiful views of the lake and seating on the leather couch to watch movies on the flat screen TV. The kitchen is fully equipped with all the comforts of home; stainless steel appliances, counter-tops, and a large dining room table. The outdoor space is as wonderful as the indoor living space and allows for relaxed entertaining. Enjoy the screen porch for nights that you need to escape.
OUTSIDE There is a gas grill and electric smoker for your cooking enjoyment. Beautiful mountain setting and large "U" shaped dock in a quiet cove by Ironwood Point. We have room for 1 boat or jet skis. The jet ski ramps at the house are not for guests use. The owners Jet ski's will be on the ramps for the summer as will the boat in the middle slip of the dock. There is additional 40' of dock space to tie your boats or jet ski's on the cleats provided on the outer fingers. There is also space behind the main dock along the catwalk to tie other small water craft. There's plenty of room for everyone.
GUEST ACCESS Access to the property is contactless by keyless entry. Our Digital Welcome Guide is a complete guide to your arrival, stay and departure for your rental home. The Welcome Guide is sent when the required forms and information is received. Guests have access to the whole house. Locked closets/areas are as follows: several locked cabinets in the kitchen and bedrooms.
OTHER THINGS TO NOTE - BOOKING REQUIREMENTS 75% of guests need to be 30 or older with an exception for children traveling with their parents. The remaining 25%, will need to be 25 and over. This home is for families and respectful guests, it is not a party property. All bookings are required to sign a short-term lease after the booking has been accepted to satisfy community requirements.
WHO WE ARE This property is managed by a local real estate agent. Property Owners rely on our team to book and manage their home for you and to make sure your rental needs are met. To make sure each property is well maintained, each reservation will require a rental agreement to be signed. The Rental Agreement is posted on this site and is available for review at check out. In addition to the Rental Agreement posted on VRBO, you will receive a Reservation Form that is required to be completed within 48 hours of receipt. Our communities are also governed by township Rental Ordinances which impose certain rules and regulations for owners.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Our rental management includes 24-hour emergency response for any issues that arise.
PARKING is LIMITED TO 4 CARS ONLY!!! NO EXCEPTIONS. Day Guests are limited to 9 additional people over the 12 and must be listed on the Reservation Form prior to arrival. Guests are limited to the 4 parking spaces as well. If you can't accommodate their cars please do not plan on having guests come.
LAKE INFO Swimming and/or Floating is encouraged. Water is great for swimming and water levels are always high enough for a boat to be docked Rocky Shoreline access – lake level fluctuates depending on the season. Spring – Lake levels will be high. The docks do not start getting installed until late April. We do not GUARANTEE any dock in the water before Memorial Day. Summer – High Water Mark is June 1st. Depending on the weather, the lake levels may come up higher than that making the docks hard to access as their walkways will be underwater. We do our best to make sure they are accessible, but we cannot always get to them on demand. Fall – Water levels will be lowest, and docks will start to be removed from the lake until the spring. Boats can still be docked, water levels at the end of the docks are still acceptable for boat docking. Winter – Lake usually freezes, and ice fishing is popular. Any access to the frozen lake is “at your own risk”.
HOUSE RULES No Smoking inside – smoking outside only. Must not leave any butts and ashes behind NO FIREWORKS or discharging of any firearm is not permitted. Includes BB, air, pellet, paint guns. Quiet time 11pm – 8am – this is a family-oriented neighborhood, no late-night parties allowed. Voices carry at night when it’s quiet. If you are out late at the firepit or on the deck, please keep noise to a minimum.
FAQ – GOOD THINGS TO KNOW PROVIDED STARTER PACK ESSENTIALS/EXTRAS: -Linens/Sheets -Kitchen Hand Towels, Bathroom Hand Towels and Bathmats. NO PERSONAL TOWELS -All Kitchenware Utensils/Dishes/Bowls/Cookware/Cups/Mugs -Cooking Spices- salt, pepper, sugar packets – closed containers -Coffee Maker -Keurig -1 Roll of Paper Towel -1 Roll of Toilet Paper per Bathroom -Bath, Hand soap -Dishwasher Pods -Trash Bags -Laundry Detergent Pods -Closet Hangers
Our home is NOT listed as Pet Friendly. We understand that many of you feel you have very well behaved dogs but our policy is strict. Please do not inquire if we will make an exception. Thank you!
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Any unrelated group must have at least 75% of the guests above the age of 30. The remaining 25% may not be younger than 25.
No discharging of firearms. This includes BB Guns, pellet guns and air rifles. No fireworks allowed at any time.
Must submit Reservation Form within 48 hours after receiving the email from the Reservation Manager in order to maintain the booking status as active.
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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
About the area
Greentown
Located in Greentown, this chalet is on a lake. Lake Wallenpaupack and Sterling Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park and Lake Township Park. Soarin Eagle Rail Tours and Costa's Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and hiking nearby.
Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Roadside Bistro - 10 min drive
The Totem Pole - 13 min drive
IHOP - 9 min drive
Der Jaeger - 19 min drive
Beyond Bagels - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys?
As of 5 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys on 4 July 2026 start from AU$834, 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.
How much is parking at Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Michael's Big Woods Lakefront Chalet with WIFI, AC and water toys located?
Situated on a lake, this chalet is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Wallenpaupack and Ironwood Park. Tanglwood Lake and Carlton Drake Memorial Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved our stay here! It was perfect for our family of 8 with lots of room to spread out. The beds were comfy and we appreciated having individual AC units in each room. The parking spaces were enough for our two trucks but I would caution anyone bringing 3 cars that it would be very tight.
Gwen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you Gwen and I'm glad you had a wonderful time. We appreciate your comment about parking. We do try and make that well known during the booking process that we have limited parking. Just the nature of some lakefront properties. Glad you had a wonderful time.
Best
Cindy and the Coldwell Rental Team
Great home on the lake! Perfect for our family - we had a wonderful time! Would like more food and clothing storage space but we made it work. Would definitely rent this house again!
A nice location, house layout and great lake access. Only negative is the path getting to property and going down to the dock is hard to traverse. Overall great experience and nice property we enjoyed our stay.
Michael A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review, Michael! We will definitely take your feedback about the path to the team. We hope to see you again soon.
There was plenty of room to stay with 9 of us. I saw a lot of complaints in the reviews about the stairs being steep. The stairs down to the house are not steep, but there are quite a few. I wish I thought to bring a chair for the dock, but other than that we had a very nice stay.
The house was as described, beautiful inside plenty of beds, open space to relax, kitchen was clean, and the dock was a great feature for our boat. As described there are A LOT of steps to get from the road to the house and especially to the lake itself.
Great Lake house loaded with everything you need for cooking and sleeping! Cove is perfect for jet skiis, knee boarding, tubing etc. Nice location near gas station, supermarket,dollar general and pizza place. Beds were very comfy and air conditioning kept us comfy. Only downside is the walk up and down to the water, very steep and uneven with no railings. That was tough for the grandparents in our group and was a workout for everyone else. But we loved our vacation and made lots of memories!!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Jennifer
Thank you for staying at our lakefront house. The location is great. The steps to the lake can be challenging for those older or with mobility issues.
Thanks again for your review.
Best
Cindy and the Weichert Rental Team
Totally enjoyed the house and view. The only downside is the parking and the steps down to the house. Carrying belongings and coolers down the steps was very difficult.
Also the kitchen has no space for the food you bring. There was only one cabinet empty for storage.
Otherside the place was wonderful.
We had a wonderful week at the lake! The house was adorable - perfect set up for our family. Very clean and we all really enjoyed the screened in porch, deck and picnic table for the kids, and the cabin “feel” of the entire house. The dock was perfect for our family and all the little kids. Our only complaints would be the inconsistent stones walking down to the dock and the bottom floor shower was extremely tiny. It was quite difficult to keep the water off of the bathroom floor. It was very easy to get ahold of and communicate with the property manager. We truly loved this property and made many many memories!
Shannon B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2021
Thank you for your review and feedback, Shannon! We are glad you enjoyed your time and we'll take your feedback on the stones and shower to Maintenance. We hope to see you again soon!
Archival
10/10 Excellent
karen b.
3 Dec 2014
Lakehouse Review
Great house! We spent a family Thanksgiving (15 in total) here, and it was amazing! The interior was beautiful, plenty of room for everyone, very clean and well stocked! Kitchen had all the utensils we needed to prepare a large holiday dinner. It snowed so we didn't get to use the fire pit or outdoor grills, but the little ones had a great time playing outside in the snow! The owner and manager were great to work with, very accomodating! They worked with us with regard to no cable service when we arrived to having a name for us to contact if we needed cinders or salt to get back up the hill. It was a great vacation and we would definitely highly recommend it to anyone!
karen b.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Always there to help when needed. Glad you and your family had a great time. Hope to see you again.
The place was fantastic. Tons of room. The back deck was great with nice, large, picnic table. There is a back porch downstairs and a nice fire pit too. The kitchen had everything we needed including many pots, plates, silverware, etc. Overall, a great experience. A word of caution. The stairs leading from the road into the house are steep. As are the stairs down to the lake. If you have trouble with stairs, this probably isn’t the place for you. If stairs aren’t a problem, you’ll love it. We did.
Pros: GREAT space indoors/outdoors, GREAT dock, good location, lake pretty clean/clear here and good for swimming, most bedrooms had decent amount of storage (drawers or closets or both), good storage in bathrooms, lots of hooks everywhere for hanging wet stuff, comfortable beds, dry basement (not musty), more than enough AC units, ceiling fans & box fans, nice grill, 3 full bathrooms, screenroom
Cons: Kitchen & dishes needed deep cleaning, looked like a years worth of built up grease on cupboards/handles and appliances. Only one tiny ~12" cabinet for food storage for a house that accommodates 12, lots of storage, but half of it locked & half filled with too many dishes/pans/specialty items, sheets were threadbare, but did the job.
Kimberly S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Oct 2021
Kimberly
Thank you for your stay and for your review. I will certainly pass your feedback on to the owners. It is when owners use their homes as well as rent that they keep certain closets locked away with their personal items.
We are glad you enjoyed your time and the property and appreciate your comments.
Thanks again
Best
Cindy and the Weichert Rental Team
Great house on the lake with plenty of room for everyone. Large tables inside and on the deck make for great family gatherings. The dock is awesome tucked away in a cove. Great for swimming and use of the paddle board and 2 kayaks provided. Also loved the fire pit. Only negatives were an occasional bad odor from septic system and a lot of steps from parking area to the house.
This lakefront location can’t be beat—you can wake up and jump into the lake for a swim from your private dock each morning! Can be loud with motorboats and jet skis, especially on the weekends, but it was a fun time for all, especially our kids. Plenty of room for two families. Lots of water toys and board games to keep the kids entertained. Only criticism is that the entire house has a musty smell; that must be why they had air fresheners in each room.
This is our second time staying at this house. Love the House! Love the Cove! And Cindy Cepko is such a pleasure to deal with. She is very helpful and on top of things 😊 Would definaltly stay here again. We had such a wonderful vacation!!! Thanks for everything Cindy!
Heidi A.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Heidi
It was very nice seeing you again and we're glad you and your family had a great time. You are welcome back anytime. Thank you for the kind words. It was a pleasure working with you again.
Best
Cindy and the Weichert Rental Team
We had an amazing time and this property fit our needs perfectly. It was the perfect lake vacation. Cindy was amazing to work with and was very accommodating. Would do it again in a heartbeat.
Melanie C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thanks Melanie
Welcome back anytime.
Best
Cindy and the Weichert Rental Team
Great place for a reasonable weekend getaway on the lake. The outdoor space and dock were perfect.
Adam R.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jon B.
13 Oct 2018
Dads weekend
Thank you for opening up your home to us for a great weekend! Between golf, fishing, kayaking and corn hole the weekend went by quickly but the memories will last forever. You’re cabin in the woods was just what a group of high school friends were looking for and we’ll definitely be back!
Jon B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Jon
We are glad you had a wonderful time at our lake house. You are welcome back anytime. Please contact us for any future rental needs.
Best
Cindy and the Weichert Rental Team
Verified
8/10 Good
Michelle K.
20 Sept 2018
Peaceful vacation
This home definitely fits the space needs of a larger group - the only real issue was that most of the kitchen cabinets were locked so could not be used. The cabinets that were unlocked were filled so couldn't be used. We had 10 people in the group so brought a lot of dry goods food that we didn't have anywhere to put so ended up using the bathroom closet. Other than that, it was great week!
Michelle K.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival
8/10 Good
Denise H.
12 Dec 2017
Family weekend
Very nice, comfortable cabin with a great view of the lake. Nice deck and screened porch areas. Well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed hiking in the Sanctuary, paddling on the lake " shopping locally" in Hawley and a took 30 minute drive to Honesdale to the small town Christmas parade. The parking is above the cabin, and means carrying your stuff down a rather long uneven stone path. There are lights on the pathway, but we arrived in the dark and the first trip down was interesting as the lights were not on. The railing in the loft is widely spaced, so if you have small children that you plan to put in the loft area, it could be very easy for them to slip through. We did, however, manage to switch the sleeping arrangements. Luckily we were not filling all of the rooms. Overall a nice cabin. I would rent again.
Denise H.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2017
Archival
8/10 Good
Jen C.
3 Sept 2015
Great getaway vacation!
The house was great overall we had a great time! It was a very well stocked kitchen! Beautiful lake, water was perfect temperature!!! Awesome scenery! However, the house is advertised as having air-conditioning. Not all of the bedrooms are air-conditioned. The first few nights were muggy and uncomfortable sleeping. The steps from the house to the dock should have a railing (from top to bottom) to decrease the chance of falling. At least 4 of our 14 guests tripped or fell at some point during our stay. Had a great week of good family bonding despite the issues.
Jen C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Gerry C.
2 Sept 2015
Comfortable and functional, good location
We had two families (10 people all together) and were very comfortable. We were able to park 4 cars. The dock is great for hanging around and swimming. I84 is close by so it's easy to get around for day trips. The Dutch Market is just past I 84 so we were able to eat in easily and we used the grill twice. The screened in porch is great, the flatscreen is great and the kitchen is great. Would highly recommend this place. Lots of steps from dock to house and it is steep but manageable.
Gerry C.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review. Please keep us in mind next time you are looking for a rental home.
About the host
Hosted by Cindy Cepko - Coldwell Banker, Lakeview Realtors - Hawley, PA
I am a rental manager with Coldwell Banker Lakeview Realtors located in Hawley, PA. I am happy to assist you in whatever needs you may have while visiting us.
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