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⛷️Community Ski Hill! Stay warm with us by the fireplace at Willow’s Place! ⛷️🔥

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Property grounds
Property grounds
Dining
5 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor pool

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Lake Ariel, PA
  • Brooks Lake
    6 min drive
  • Claws 'N' Paws Wild Animal Park
    7 min drive
  • Lake Wallenpaupack
    11 min drive
  • Wilkes-Barre, PA (AVP-Scranton Intl.)
    40 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

⛷️Community Ski Hill! Stay warm with us by the fireplace at Willow’s Place! ⛷️🔥

**USE OF 2 CANOES, 2 KAYAKS, 1 PEDAL BOAT INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY!** “Mini-mini golf” in the backyard—fun for all ages! Come visit the Northern Poconos, take in the breathtaking beauty of all four seasons, and enjoy everything Willow’s Place has to offer! In the winter, get cozy with us in the cold weather, and relax and ski at Willow's Place! There's a ski hill in the community, open from late December through March. Go skiing or tubing, and then warm up by the fire at our house. In the spring, summer and fall, enjoy cozy fires at the backyard fire pit, and play mini golf in our backyard! Unwind after a long day with a large family dinner at our extended sunroom dining table. Welcome to the newly renovated, Willow's Place located Northeast Pa's premier, 4 season, recreation community, The Hideout! While a guest of this gold star, gated, amenity-filled community, guests will have access to 5 lakes, 2 beaches, marina with kayak/canoe rentals, private 9-hole golf course, 2 heated outdoor pools and kiddie pool, outdoor basketball/tennis/volleyball courts, playgrounds, ski slopes, snow tubing, ice skating, hiking trails, recreation center (indoor courts, game room, gym), art museum, woodworking building, mini golf, Club House restaurant and Tiki Bar.

This popular rental has been upgraded and renovated to provide you with the comforts of home while you are away! Plenty of space for more than one family with spacious bedrooms, comfortable beds, a beautiful sun room, fire pit and oversized loft and basement game area! If you have a pet that is 20lbs or under, bring them along!! ONE DOG MAXIMUM. PET FEE APPLIES.
This home is about a 5 minute drive to the main beach/pool or a 15 minute walk. The marina and park are just a short walk away!

****Please Note: This home is located in a secured, gated, private community. You will need to fill out a rental contract and agree to the community and house rules. Any violations will be subject to citations from the community and possible eviction from the property. It will be sent to you by our property manager upon booking. 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 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 and there are no more than 6 cars allowed in the driveway. No other guests can visit the lot while you are there. Items provided in the home to include games, appliances etc. are subject to change without notice.***
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Brooks Lake. Enjoy features like an outdoor pool and an arcade/games room.
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • On-site recreation includes tennis courts
  • 11 minutes by car from Lake Wallenpaupack and 6 minutes from Brooks Lake
As a guest of ⛷️Community Ski Hill! Stay warm with us by the fireplace at Willow’s Place! ⛷️🔥, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Ariel chalet.

Property manager

Candace Riedel CG's Vacation Rental Property Management

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • 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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 20 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: PET FEE APPLIES

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

⛷️Community Ski Hill! Stay warm with us by the fireplace at Willow’s Place! ⛷️🔥 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 24 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 24 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allison K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Fall Getaway
The property was perfect for our two families. The children loved all the games and mini golf. We enjoyed every aspect of the house. From fire pit nights, relaxing on the front porch, and family dinners in the sunroom. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
The house is so beautiful. It’s nice house to getaway. To enjoy it with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice stay.
Our host was absolutely fantastic at communicating. Always getting back quickly with any questions. The house was nice and in good shape and in particular we all enjoyed the sun porch's large table to we could all eat together. A nice spot for a big group. Generally liked the hideaway as well. Nice lakes and lots to do. Just wish it was a little easier to walk places.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family rental
We had 12 people for a family vacation and had the best time. Multiple living areas with games allowed us to spread out and it never felt cramped. Big front deck, fire pit, and extra large dining table were huge hits. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zack H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House!
We had so much fun hanging around the fire, playing mini golf, ping pong, and pool. We walked to the local ponds to fish and we caught pickerel, bass, and yellow perch. We golfed 9 holes on a beautiful golf course in the hideout. And we sat around the fire at night and enjoyed that. The house was more than big enough to sleep 15 of us. One day, my dad grilled 40 burgers and 30 hot dogs on the grill and we all sat around the table to have a feast. Not a lot of places have a table to seat everyone! 10/10 home and I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex S., Herndon, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family weekend getaway!
Fourteen of us gathered to celebrate Grandma’s 70th and had a fabulous time at Willow’s place. It was nothing fancy but slept us all comfortably and we all loved the fun basement, the backyard, and huge dining table on the porch. So many houses we looked at slept 15+ people but had 6-8 seats around their dining table. Not a problem here! The community was great - we fished everyday and everyone caught something. We did have pool passes for everyone (not just six as other reviews mentioned) but didn’t end up using them because it was so cool. Marcy was wonderful to communicate with - and so accommodating. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassidy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
best trip ever
This was such a great house for our girls weekend. Check in process with the home owner was so smooth. House felt clean, safe, and you can tell the owner puts great care into her guests. Such good communication. You feel like you are in the middle of the woods. The lake is beautiful! Highly recommend this spot. The only snafoo is that gate check in process was pretty strick so make sure your registration isn't expired!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful holiday
We had a lovely stay here with our family for Christmas. It even had a Christmas tree!! It was perfect for hanging out with cousins and we enjoyed dinners around the amazing dining table. The hosts were very communicative and helpful. We would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine L.

Liked: Cleanliness
12 year old birthday weekwnd
We had a great stay! The house fit us perfectly and had everything we needed. Beds were super comfortable! Highly recommend for family reunions and friend getaways.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Lovely Place by the lake
There are 11 of us in our extended family ranging from upper 60s to a one year old. Willow's Place was just what we needed. There was plenty of room for all of us, and the house comes with a well stocked kitchen. The game room came in handy on a rainy day. The sunroom/dining room made it easy to have big family dinners. The facilities at "The Hideout" are great. The lake, the pools, the tennis and pickleball courts made it so that everyone could find something to do. We hope to return next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake week!
Very clean and comfortable house! Everyone had a good time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We had a family reunion and this was the perfect spot to have everyone together. We grew up going to the Hideout every year as kids and made unforgettable memories, and as adults, it was just as amazing. This house allowed everyone to be comfortable and play games in the side room altogether at night. Thank you to the owners for a fabulous, care-free experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Get Away!
Our family had a great stay at this property! Host was very accommodating and was quick to respond to any questions that I had.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

June C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely mountain retreat
Nine women friends stayed very comfortably. Would be a great house for families ... great game room and yard games! Received an immediate response to all our text questions which hasn't been my experience with other places. Loved our visit and would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

dan z., New York

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Poconos getaway
Property was great for our group of friends & kids. Very nice location in gated community with little ski hill & tubing.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a group
We had a great time as a group staying at this property. It was 12 of us we and stayed at the property comfortably. We had fun playing pool, ping pong, and marvel vs Capcom arcade game. It's easy to check into the gated community and once you have a pass it's easy to leave and come back anytime you please. Overall we felt safe and enjoyed our stay. Owner of property was very friendly and replied very promptly to messages and place was very clean. I recommend this to any groups and is very kid friendly. The dinning table in the sun room is large and seats multiple, balcony view is very beautiful especially in the morning. Overall we had a great time 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly cozy cabin
12 of us stayed at Willows Place including kiddos between the ages of 10mo and 6 years old. It was family friendly, clean, and conveniently located near ski hills with a full grocery store minutes away. Owner was very responsive when we had a question and amenities were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Poconos trip
Overall this was a great house to stay in. It was the perfect sized for our group and having the pool table in the basement was a big plus. We did not get to chance to use any of the other amenities that the Hideout had to offer but this was a great house and I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in Lake Ariel.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We definitely enjoyed our stay! There was plenty of games and activities for the children and adults! We loved the sunroom with the extended table. Great for large groups! The firepit was fantastic for relaxation and the coffee bar was a hit! We'll definitely look into renting again! Thank you, Marcy!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our family reunion
We had a great time and would consider coming back. Our contact agent was accommodating, thorough, and responsive. The property was clean, warm, and pretty modernized (for a Pocono location). The large table in the sunroom was great for 12 person meals. There was plenty of comfortable parking, good beds, sofas, and indoor fireplaces (both wood and faux). We used the propane grill to do a cookout. We also enjoyed the arcade machines and appreciated the smart TVs for airdropping. A few things other renters might consider that could not work for you: The house is definitely not right on the water. There's not much of a view and you are very much in the middle of a (wooded) housing development surrounded by other homes. Kayaks: Because the house is not on the water, make sure you have a plan if you want to utilize the 2 single kayaks and the 17 ft canoe. We luckily had a large camper van but without a racked SUV or truck it would be difficult to get them to the water down the road. The canoe was too large for us to transport. The kayaks are singles (1 person) so not great for families looking to get smaller kids out. Also did not have life vests. We luckily brought our own. Make sure you mention you plan to use them beforehand, so they are accessible. We had to ask (which worked out fine due to the agent's responsiveness) but I could see others being upset by the confusion and delay. Kayaks and other boats are available to rent for $20 somewhere in the complex. Pool table/ ping pong/darts: Be aware that the ping pong table is on top of the pool table. This means you cannot play both at the same time. More impactful is that the ping pong table is placed on pool table so it affects the bounce of the ball. We didn't mind because we were not there a long time and mostly were just playing around but if you intended to have a serious game, you'd be frustrated. We never moved it to play pool either. The darts were all very bent and similarly, if you intended for a serious game, you'd be frustrated. I would not say the house is "spacious." Yes, there are lots of comfortable bedrooms, outdoor space, a nice sunroom, and a large deck, but if you have a full group, the living room and kitchen get a little tight with the large furniture. We were fine but it could see a less flexible, less familiar, or older group having issue. We did not use the public amenities or outside fireplace/deck/cornhole/putting green. Overall a good place for our gathering.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Host
Marcy was an extremely communicative and friendly host. She was more than helpful from beginning to end - especially as we were a needy group she was extremely understanding! The house was perfect for our weekend, and ended up being even better than the photos.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Family Getaway
This house was perfect for our needs. It had a big covered outdoorish dining area with a long table that had enough seating for our whole family to eat BBQ dinners together, but away from the mosquitoes. The house had enough space for us to hang out in a little, and a fun basement with a pool table/ping pong table and two arcade stations, each with a variety of games. Also, it is part of a community center with easy access to a beach/lake and pool, although the pool was closed when we were there (maybe because of a holiday that day?). Place was clean upon arrival, communication with host was smooth, and fully stocked keurig coffee bar was a nice perk. Everything was as advertised, if anything better, and was a great value. This was our second time using this house and hopefully not our last.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family gathering.
Myself and extended family stayed at this property of a weekend and it was wonderful. The house was very clean and the large dining table was perfect to have nightly dinner where we could all sit together. The kids loved having the games downstairs. The neighborhood was very nice, we took the kids out for a walk each day. I would absolutely rent this property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Briana C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful college reunion spot!
We had 5 couples staying in this home for a semi-college reunion. The house had everything we wanted and the sun room was a perfect spot for us to have a “friendsgiving” all together at one table. The hideout community felt very safe as well and was easy to find and check into. The fireplace was a fun addition and really made the home feel extra cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021