Welcome to “The Happy Place”, a beautiful cottage spa retreat in the heart of the poconos. A comfy space where you can relax and hangout with family and friends. Enjoy everything this cottage has to offer including, 2 spacious bedrooms, 1 loft with pull out couch, 2 bathrooms equipped with jetted tub and steam shower. A spacious outdoor area with a BBQ grill, decks, fire pit perfect for roasting s’mores. Visits from friendly birds, squirrels or deer are common. We are 2-2.5 hours from Philly + NYC. Access to the whole cottage with wifi. In the first floor find a spacious living room that doubles as an entertainment center, with a flat screen TV with a firestick where you can log into your own streaming services, a portable speaker, a fireplace, and multiple books and board games. There is a fully equipped kitchen with access to a blender, popcorn machine, toaster, microwave, a Nespresso machine/coffee maker, and a 6 person dining table. The bear bedroom with a queen size bed, bathroom with jetted bathtub and steam shower. In the second floor there’s a spacious bedroom with queen sized bed, and a loft with a queen sized pull out couch and a full bathroom. Two spacious outdoor areas; a porch with four person table with umbrella and additional seating area. A backyard with a wood deck, with ample confortable seating, a propane BBQ grill(propane tank provided), a propane fire pit and the natural wood fire pit (wood provided) Guest access: Community with lots of amenities. * Please note that rental is not subject to the availability of amenities at The Hideout. Rentals cannot be canceled due to any amenities being closed by The Hideout Management. * Any questions please contact us before booking. Community is gated and you must provide a guest list of all visitors with ages, one week in advance of your start date. The cottage has a lock box which is how you get your key to get inside. Upon confirmation of your booking, you will receive your entry code. If you have any question please reach out to us. This cottage is self catered- please stop by your nearest supermarket to purchase personal toiletries and desired meals. *LINENS AND TOWELS ARE NOT PROVIDED* Additional fees may include but are not limited to: Pets $75 per dog Lost keys $100 Smoking indoors $500 Clogged toilets $75 No littering (glitter, confetti or sparkles) This causes extremely hard clean up $100 Late checkout $150 Community fee $250 (3 night stay + cleaning fee) Missing badges $50 each Fireworks $500 fine by the community RENTAL FORM REQUIRED: This will need to be completed and signed, (to include the names, ages, addresses and relationships to you for all of your guests) for entrance into the community. This will need to be completed within 72 hours (Sundays and Mondays do not count towards this 72 hr timeframe since the Community Resort Admin office is closed) of your arrival or the community will assess a $100 late fee that you will be responsible for. You may not exceed the max amount of people allowed which is 8, and there are no more than 3 cars allowed in the driveway- No exceptions otherwise it is a $1000 community fine you are responsible for. No other guests can visit the lot while you are here. There is a $100 late fee by the community. If you book within 72 hours of arrival you will be subject to the $100 late fee. THE HIDEOUT RESORT COMMUNITY: 24-hour security, gated entrance, clubhouse, lodge, 250 acres of pristine woodlands, 9-hole golf course w/ 2 restaurants, 2 heated outdoor pools (Memorial- Labor Day), tiki bar, arcade, pub, basketball courts, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, 2 sand beaches w/ lifeguards, 6 lakes, boat rentals, physical fitness center, Arts & Crafts Center, mini golf, private ski hill with snow tubing. Ski Hill Lodge with Grill. Ski Rentals and lessons are available. (Note: some amenities will require reservation additional fees). Weekly flyers are available for review about upcoming events and activities in the community (example: Walking club, Bingo at the beach, singers/bands & dart games). Our house is also less than an hour's drive to local ski resorts such as Montage, Camelback, Big Boulder, Jack Frost, and Elk Mountain Renter will receive 9 resort amenity badges for your stay. 6 Permanent badges that are at the house and 3 temporary badges in your welcome packet from the guard station. You can purchase additional badges if needed at the Resort Admin building. Only guests over the age of 7 years old need an amenity badge. The 6 Permanent badges must be left at the house for the next renter. The rental is for the house only and we are not responsible for amenities not being available at the time of your stay. Contact us for any information about an amenity you might be interested in. The house is not lakefront. You do have beach access on two areas on Roamingwood Lake within the community. Community guidelines !!!! *Age requirement 25 Y/O or above to rent (Please contact for info) *Quiet hours 10pm-10am, NO PARTIES. Please be mindful of our neighbors during your stay. Our house's quiet hours are in place to ensure that everyone can enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. *25 MPH everywhere unless otherwise posted *No smoking indoors *No littering *NO FIREWORKS Allowed *Max 8 guests (if more than 6 quests, air mattresses can be provided) *Max 3 cars in the driveway. No trailers or RV’s. *Access to community pools, beaches, tennis courts, gym within 10/15 mins walking distance *Seasonal activities available at extra cost, kayaks, ski lift, mini golf, etc. *Name and Address of every guest will be asked for by the community HOME HIGHLIGHTS: Large two decks, two firepits (gas and wood), bonus loft with sleeper sofa, gas fireplace, books, board games, gas grill, much outdoor seating. KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, microwave, dishwasher, toaster & coffee maker (Nespresso and regular coffee maker), Coffee bar. GENERAL: Free WiFi, NO washer & dryer (the nearest laundromat is 20 minutes away), air conditioning and heating. THIS HOUSE IS SELF-CATERING. Please stop by your nearest supermarket to purchase personal toiletries and desired meals. You are responsible for bringing your own sheets, pillowcases and towels for your stay. Supplies Provided *Basic items: coffee, sugar, salt, pepper and olive oil. • Dish Sponge • Dish detergent • Trash Bags • Hand Soap • 1 Toilet Paper Roll Per Bath • 1 Paper towel roll • BBQ grill (Propane tank provided) Please replace any of these items as is needed. * Bedrooms: Pillows and blankets are provided for the beds. Welcome to the Northeast Poconos, whether you’re the outdoor enthusiast, the artistic type, or are looking to make some family memories, we have it all. Come and stay with us! If you want to be outdoors and enjoying the beauty of nature we have lakes, streams, local hiking trails, beautiful golf course, pristine rivers and creeks. If you’re looking for culture and history, check our one of the many historical sites, local museums, art galleries, festivals or sports events. Lots of stores for shopping and the restaurants offer everything from quick easts to fine cuisine. Community rules: GARBAGE There is no garbage pick-up in the community. There is a garbage disposal area on Lakeview Drive across from the North Beach. This location is the only location where garbage and recyclables can be disposed of. No garbage should be left outside at any time, there are animals that will rip through the bag and spread it around the property. As cute as the wildlife are, you won’t want to cuddle with a bear. Do not leave garbage outside the compactors at the center if it is after hours. You will get a $250.00 fine. The community has a recycling program. Please be sure to separate your recycling. Recycling Center hours are currently as follows: Monday thru Friday 6AM to 8PM Saturday and Sunday 8AM to 8PM