Chalet in Lake Ariel

The Fairway Lodge is your perfect Hideout escape. Enjoy an open living area with a double-sided fireplace, two ensuite bedrooms, a sunroom, and a full kitchen. A game room with pool, air hockey, and darts keeps everyone entertained. Wrap up your days grilling on the deck, gathering around the fire pit, or squeezing in a round of golf next door. The space ✦ Kindly be aware that this property is situated within a community that mandates guest registration. To ensure compliance, all necessary documentation must be submitted at least four days prior to check-in. Failure to do so will result in a $100 late fee, which we will request from guests. This fee applies even if the booking is made within the four-day window preceding check-in. ✦✦✦ The Property ✦✦✦ ✦ Cozy 4-Season Lodge in The Hideout Community ✦ Private Gated Community Setting ✦ Ideal for Families, Groups & Golf Lovers ✦ Flexible Sleeping for Up to 9 Guests ✦✦✦ Indoor Features ✦✦✦ ✦ 2 Ensuite Bedrooms (Queen & Full) Plus Sunroom with Twin/King Option (Useable from March-November) ✦ Double-Sided Fireplace in Living & Dining Area ✦ Smart TV & Open Concept Living Space ✦ Fully Equipped Kitchen ✦ Mudroom with Washer & Dryer ✦ Game Room with Pool Table, Air Hockey & Darts ✦ Pull-Out Sofa Bed for Additional Sleeping ✦✦✦ Outdoor Amenities ✦✦✦ ✦ Spacious Deck with Flat-Top Grill ✦ Backyard Fire Pit for S'mores & Stories ✦ Steps from the Golf Course, Book a Tee Time & Stop Home for Lunch ✦ Quiet, Wooded Setting in a Peaceful Gated Community ✦✦✦Activities:✦✦✦ ✦ Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 2 miles (5 minutes): A family-friendly zoo nestled in the Pocono Mountains, featuring exotic animals, a petting zoo, and daily shows. ✦ Lacawac Sanctuary - 10 miles (20 minutes): A nature preserve offering hiking trails, environmental education programs, and a pristine glacial lake. ✦ Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour & Ice Harvest Museum - 12 miles (25 minutes): Explore the art of ice sculpting and learn about the history of ice harvesting in the region. ✦ Promised Land State Park - 15 miles (30 minutes): A scenic park with two lakes, beaches, hiking trails, and opportunities for boating and fishing. ✦ Dorflinger Glass Museum - 14 miles (28 minutes): Showcases a collection of fine cut glass and offers insights into the area's glassmaking history. ✦ Wayne County Historical Society Museum - 17 miles (35 minutes): Located in Honesdale, this museum highlights the rich history of Wayne County. ✦ Costa's Family Fun Park - 18 miles (35 minutes): Features mini-golf, go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, and more, making it ideal for family outings. ✦ Lake Wallenpaupack - 10 miles (20 minutes): A large reservoir offering boating, fishing, and scenic views, with several marinas and public access points. ✦ Hawley Silk Mill - 12 miles (25 minutes): A historic silk mill transformed into a hub for shopping, dining, and cultural events. ✦ Ritz Company Playhouse - 12 miles (25 minutes): A community theater in Hawley offering a variety of live performances and productions. ✦ Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour - 11 miles (22 minutes): Enjoy a guided boat tour to learn about the history and features of Lake Wallenpaupack. ✦ Dorflinger-Suydam Wildlife Sanctuary - 14 miles (28 minutes): Offers walking trails through diverse habitats and is adjacent to the Dorflinger Glass Museum. ✦ Grey Towers National Historic Site - 30 miles (45 minutes): The ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service, offering guided tours and beautiful gardens. ✦ Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark - 35 miles (45 minutes): Pennsylvania's largest outdoor waterpark, featuring numerous slides, a wave pool, and a lazy river. ✦ Steamtown National Historic Site - 40 miles (50 minutes): Located in Scranton, this site offers a deep dive into the history of steam railroading in America. The Fairway Lodge is nestled in the heart of The Hideout community, this charming retreat offers the perfect blend of cozy comfort and outdoor adventure. From the moment you step inside, you'll be welcomed by an open-concept main floor featuring a bright living room with a smart TV and a stunning double-sided fireplace you can enjoy from both the living and dining areas simultaneously. The fully equipped kitchen makes meal prep a breeze, whether you're fueling up before a round of golf or winding down after a day on the trails. Sleeping arrangements are both flexible and comfortable for groups of all sizes. The main floor hosts two private bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a full, each with its own ensuite bathroom for maximum privacy and convenience. A cozy sunroom with two twin beds (which can be combined into a king) offers additional sleeping space, along with supplemental heat. Please note the sunroom is best suited for the warmer months, as it may feel cool during the peak of winter (December through February) and chilly shoulder seasons. Practicality hasn't been overlooked. A dedicated mudroom with an in-unit washer and dryer makes extended stays feel like home, so you never have to worry about packing too light. Step right out from the sunroom onto our spacious deck, where a flat-top grill awaits your next outdoor feast under the trees. Head downstairs and the fun really begins. The lower level features a generously sized game room stocked with air hockey, a pool table, and darts, perfect for friendly competition on a rainy afternoon. A pull-out sofa bed in the game room provides even more sleeping capacity, making this home a great fit for larger gatherings or groups. The outdoor space ties the whole experience together. Gather around the backyard fire pit for s'mores and stargazing after sunset. For the golfers in your group, we're just a short walk from part of the golf course and you can even book a tee time and swing by the house mid-round for a lunch break. Whether you're here to unplug, explore, or simply recharge, The Fairway Lodge has everything you need for an unforgettable stay. Guest access Guests will have the whole house to themselves during their stay except 2 Utility Closets. Other things to note ◆◆◆Staying in the Pocono Mountains◆◆◆ If this is your first time visiting the Poconos, we want to ensure you understand what staying in the mountains entails. This house is nestled in the mountains, surrounded by trees and nature. As a result, you may encounter wildlife, as this is their home and we are merely guests. Wildlife may include flying insects, spiders, ants, squirrels, flying squirrels, mice, foxes, raccoons, opossums, skunks, snakes, turtles, coyotes, and black bears. Smaller creatures and insects can occasionally find their way inside depending on the outside conditions. We have monthly exterminator visits to minimize this, but being in the mountains, anything is possible. Additionally, please note that the mountain infrastructure differs from that of the city. Small wind or rain storms can occasionally cause power or internet outages in specific areas, including our home. Power outages may affect the water supply as we are on wells and the well pumps need power to work. Usually, these outages are restored within 8-10 hours, which is a quick turnaround given the weather conditions. For outages lasting less than 24 hours, no refund or compensation will be provided. For outages exceeding 24 hours, compensation will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Lastly, please be aware that extreme heat or cold waves can put stress on the house's heating or cooling systems, and these systems may struggle to keep up during very high or very low temperatures. ◆◆◆Summer Bookings◆◆◆ During Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, this is our busiest season. Check-in time is at 5 PM, and early check-in is nearly impossible. If we can accommodate an early check-in, the earliest would be 3 PM. If you need to arrive earlier than 3 PM, we recommend booking the day before to ensure you can arrive any time on your desired day. ◆◆◆Winter Bookings◆◆◆ During winter months, it is highly recommended to have a vehicle with All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or 4x4 capabilities due to potential heavy snowfall. ◆◆◆Supplies◆◆◆ We provide a starter pack of household essentials (paper towels, toilet paper, garbage bags, dish detergent). If the property includes a dishwasher, washer, and dryer, we also provide cleaning agents for those. Guests staying for longer durations or with larger groups should bring additional supplies. Personal toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash), q-tips, deodorants, or other personal care products are not provided. The house includes cooking ware (pots, pans, plates, utensils, baking dishes), but guests need to bring personal grocery items (seasonings, flour, sugar). ◆◆◆Community Information◆◆◆ We are located in a private gated community that requires a guest registration form for security and emergency purposes. The form will ask for full names and ages of each guest, as well as vehicle and driver information, including the main registrant's license ID number and the plate numbers of all vehicles entering the community. Names on the forms must match the legal ID of the driver. ◆◆◆Pet Rules◆◆◆ If you are bringing your pet during your stay, please be aware of the following rules: Pet Fee: We will allow up to 3 pets to stay the fees are the following: $25 per stay per pet and $100 additional pet cleaning fee. This will be collected after your reservation is booked through the app. Keep Dogs Leashed: Dogs must be leashed at all times while outside. The mountain area is home to various wildlife, including bears, foxes, coyotes, other dogs (wild or loose), skunks, raccoons, and snakes. Keeping your dog on a leash is essential for its safety, as encounters with these animals can be dangerous. No Overnight Outdoor Stays: Do not leave your dog outside overnight. Unless your dog is a livestock guardian dog, it may become prey for bears or other wildlife. Clean Up After Your Dog: Please pick up after your dog when it goes potty. Other families, including those with small children, stay at our home and do not want to step in it. Keep Pets Off Furniture: Please keep pets off human furniture. ◆◆◆Community Amenities◆◆◆ ◆ Guests will have access to all seasonal community amenities: 2 outdoor pools, 2 beaches, fishing lake, boating lake, playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts, golf, fishing, rec center, ski hill, snowboarding, tubing, ice skating and much more. Additional fees to use facilities may apply. We are not responsible for amenities being under maintenance. Some community amenities are only open during certain times and/or days, please contact us regarding any amenities you wish to use so we can assist you. ◆◆◆Fire Ban Disclaimer:◆◆◆ Please note that outdoor fires may be restricted during local fire bans, which can be enacted at any time due to weather conditions such as high winds or dry spells without notice. Guests are responsible for checking current fire regulations and adhering to all posted signage during their stay. During an active fire ban, use of the fire pit, outdoor fireplace, or any open flame is strictly prohibited. Violations may result in fines and immediate cancellation of your reservation without refund. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping the area safe from wildfire risks. ◆◆◆FAQs◆◆◆ ◆Q. How close is the lake and/or pools in the community? A. Our house is about a 5 minute drive to the closest pool (2.4 miles) and 8 minute drive to the closest lake (3 miles). ◆Q. How close is the nearest supermarket? A. The closest super market is 8.3 miles from the house or about 15 minute drive. There is a dollar general that is 12 minutes away that has essentials. ◆Q. Can you check in early or check out late? A. Early check-in or late check-out possibility is determined the day before arrival. If granted, early check-in is at 3 PM, and late check-out is at 1 PM at no cost. For earlier arrival or later departure, a $75 fee per 2 hours applies. Booking the day before or after your desired stay ensures the ability to check in early or check out late. ◆Q. Do you offer any discounts or additional discounts? A. Our listed price is the best available. ◆Q. Do you supply firewood? A. No, firewood is not supplied and must be purchased by guests. ◆Q. What's the latest we can check in? A. Check-in is anytime after 5 PM, with no cutoff time. ◆Q. Do we have to bring propane to use the grill? A. No, propane is provided. If it's not hooked up to the main house propane, A canister is attached to the grill, with a spare available on the property. ◆Q. Do I need to bring sheets or towels? A. All beds will be made with linens prior to check-in. Bath towels are provided for the number of guests in your reservation up to the max guest count allowed in the house. ◆ Q: Is the internet/Wi-Fi reliable enough for working from home, including video calls? A: Yes, the property has high-speed internet that supports streaming, video calls, and remote work. ◆ Q: Can the property be used for filming commercials or as a production location? A: Use of the property for commercial filming or production purposes is considered on a case-by-case basis. If approved, there is a minimum additional fee of $1,000 on top of the standard rental cost. Please contact us in advance with details about your project for consideration. ◆ Q: Can we have visitors at the property? A: All guests—whether staying overnight or just visiting—count toward the property’s maximum occupancy limit. This includes daytime visitors. Guests beyond the allowed limit may not be permitted on the property, even if some guests leave and others arrive later. Please plan accordingly to stay within the occupancy rules.