Title: The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! Lakefront vacation home with a fitness center and an outdoor pool ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63700000/63694000/63693909/6b76a5dd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63700000/63694000/63693909/w1242h823x0y1-0d49b87d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63700000/63694000/63693909/6d6f123e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63700000/63694000/63693909/w1242h812x0y6-106b9fc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/64000000/63700000/63694000/63693909/7869fd77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to The Light Forest Chalet, a serene haven in the NE Poconos lake region. This 4-bedroom, 3-bath retreat features an open living area with gas fireplace and walk-out deck perfect for barbecues. Enjoy entertainment options like a game room with ping pong table, air hockey table, karaoke machine and smart TVs throughout. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 11 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Pool - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 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. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Outdoor pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 private bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Karaoke - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking in house ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake ### Things to do - Air hockey - Arcade/game room - Golf - Gym - Snow sports gear - Table tennis - Tennis ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Gated community ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67320000/67312800/67312795/bd27390e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect Poconos Retreat, .5 miles -Beach & Pool, Huge Game Room, Pet Friendly! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Cozy & Modern In “the Hideout” ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=41.426456,-75.33835&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%7Ez%7BFtoyjM%3FU%3FS%3FS%40U%40S%3FU%40S%40S%40UBS%40UBS%40SBSBSBUBSDSBSDQDSBSFQDSDSDQFSFQDQFQFQFQHQFOFQHQFOHOHQHMHQHOJMHOJMHMJOJMJMJMHKLKJMJKLMJILKJILKLKLGJKLGLILGNILGLGLGNELGNELELENENELENCNALENANCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%3FLBN%40N%40NBN%40LDN%40LBNDNDLDNDLDNDLFLDNFLFLFLHNFJHLFLJLHLHJJLHLJJHLLJJJLJJJJJLJLJLJNHLJLHNJLHNHPHNHNFNHNHPFPFNFPHPFPFPDPFPDRFPDRDRDPDRDRBPDRBRDRBT%40RBRBRBR%40T%40RBT%40R%3FR%40T%40R%3FT%40R%3FR%3FT%3FR%3FRAT%3FTARAR%3FTARCTARARCRCTCRARCRERCRERCREREPEREREPGPERGPEPGRGPINGPGPGPINIPGNININININKNILKNILKLKLKLKLKLKJKLKJMJKHMLMHKJMHMHMHMHKFOHMHMDMHOFMDMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBOBO%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCMCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMIMEOIMIMGMIKIMIMIMKKIMMKIMKKKKMMKIMKMKMKMKMIMKOIMKOIOIOIOIOIOGQIOGQGQIQGOGQGSEQGQGSEQEQESGSCQESESCSESCSCSCSCSAUCSASCSAUASAU%3FSASAU%3FU%3FS%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7Lw1BEQTjCsBiLW2qmPpt6_5sds=) Lake Ariel, PA #### What's nearby - Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park - 5 min drive - 3.5 km - Brooks Lake - 5 min drive - 3.6 km - Sculpted Ice Works Factory and Ice Harvest Museum - 8 min drive - 8.5 km - Lake Wallenpaupack - 9 min drive - 8.1 km - Lacawac Sanctuary - 11 min drive - 7.8 km #### Getting around - Wilkes-Barre Scranton Intl. Airport (AVP) - 40 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Hideout Clubhouse - ‬11 min drive - ‪Nürnberger Bierhaus - ‬15 min drive - ‪Big Dog Daddy - ‬11 min drive - ‪The Totem Pole - ‬9 min drive - ‪Drafts - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! have a pool? > Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. ### Is The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! located? > This family-friendly Lake Ariel vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Brooks Lake and Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park. Lake Township Park and Deer Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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