The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! | House in Lake Ariel

8.8 (18 Reviews) |   4 Bedrooms  3 Bathrooms  11 Guests
Hamlin House | The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more!

4 Bedroom House in Hamlin, Lake Ariel

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.

The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! is located in Hamlin. The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! provides accommodation, featuring Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, among other amenities. This House features Air Conditioner, Balcony/Terrace, Fireplace/Heating, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Light Forest Chalet- minutes to beach, skiing and more! has 4 Bedrooms , 3 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 11 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Hamlin has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Hamlin, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pool
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Accessibility
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Guest Services
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Hot Tub
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Ice maker
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Paper towels
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine and dryer
Ocean view
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Note from host: No smoking in house
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Activities
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Fitness center
Entertainment
  • Arcade/game room
  • Games
  • Air hockey
  • Karaoke
  • Table tennis
  • Video library
  • Smart TV
General
  • Gated community
  • On the lake
  • Desk
Guest Services
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Yard
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Balcony
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
Spa
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shared/communal pool

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted;no smoking in house

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Elizabeth C.
Jul 25, 2025 08:22:55 PM
Review Score:   8
Summary: House is clean and well taken care of, and we would stay again. There were a few small issues: missing pool passes, poison ivy on the property, broken lights around the fire pit, no sugar or cinnamon in the pantry, laundry room smelled bad.
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