Poke A Nose Inn-The Hideout

Five indoor/outdoor levels with hot tub perched above Roaming Woods Lake. Step down through the pines: coffee on the grill deck at sunrise, golden hour in the hot tub, stars from the dock at midnight. Kayaks, paddleboards, a canoe, and a Boston Whaler skiff for the days on the water; two fire pits for nights ashore. Tucked into the trees so neighbors fade and seclusion sets in. Sleeps 13 in four bedrooms, two hours from Manhattan or Philadelphia. Built for the weekend you remember for years.

Step inside Poke A Nose Inn and Roaming Woods Lake is already in front of you: a wall of windows on the main floor, the dock visible through the pines, the hot tub set just below. Then you notice the descent: five distinct levels step down through the trees to the water, each with its own view, its own purpose, its own time of day. Reserved for groups who care how a weekend feels.

✦ FIVE TIERS, ONE LAKE ✦

★ Level 5: Alpine Loft (Upper Floor). Skylit, quiet, partial lake views: the early-riser tier. King bed, reading chair, writing desk, and a giant-screen lounge for movie nights or kids’ headquarters.

★ Level 4: Forest Floor + Grill Deck (Main/Entry Level). The heart of the house. Vaulted ceilings, a wall of windows on the lake, a wood stove and fireplace, an open kitchen with espresso machine, and a dining table that seats the group. Step out the back to the main-level deck: gas grill, Adirondacks, four-top dining, and filtered lake views. This is where the BBQ happens. A screened porch with seating for 10-12 helps keep bugs away from dinner.

★ Level 3: Hot Tub Deck (Outdoor) / Lake Lounge (Indoor). Outside: the 7-person hot tub set above the shoreline for golden-hour soaks and starlit nights. Inside on the same level: the Lake Lounge, with pool table, dry bar, darts, and a second hangout zone.

★ Level 2: The Hammock Mid-Station. A landing between decks where a giant hammock hangs among the hemlocks. The quiet level. Bring a book or just listen.

★ Level 1: The Dock. Solo Stove fire pit, six-person dining table on the water, chaises longues, kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, a sailboat, and our Boston Whaler 15-foot skiff, the only motorboat available to short-term guests on this lake. Sunrise coffee, lazy swims, sunset drifts, stars over the water.

The Boston Whaler is yours to use* throughout your stay. A NASBLA boater safety certificate is required (free at BoatUS), plus a brief call with us before you arrive to walk through the rules for Roaming Woods Lake.

*Qualified operators, approximately late April through mid-October; confirm availability.

★☆ WHY GUESTS BOOK (AND RETURN) ☆★

★ Lake on every level: Stunning Roaming Woods Lake views from the kitchen, the loft, the grill deck, the hot tub, the hammock, and the dock.
★ Boston Whaler skiff: The only motorboat on the lake available to short-term guests. Tooling, fishing, sunset rides.
★ 7-person hot tub above the shoreline: Professionally maintained and chemically balanced before every stay.
★ Sleeps 13 across 4 bedrooms: Two kings, a bunk room for kids, a private lower-level queen suite, plus two pull-outs.
★ Two distinct hangout zones: Alpine Loft (movies, games, screens) upstairs; Lake Lounge (pool table, bar) downstairs. Adults and kids never compete for one room.
★ Fully equipped kitchen: Espresso machine, sharp knives, real cookware. Family meals work here.
★ Fiber WiFi + central AC: Reliable for remote work, streaming, and summer comfort.
★ A full resort community inside the gates: Lake beach, two outdoor pools + a heated indoor pool, 9-hole golf course, tennis + pickleball (outdoor in summer, indoor year-round), basketball, fitness center + sauna, art studio, arcade, a small ski hill in winter. You can structure a full week here without leaving The Hideout.
★ 2 hours from Manhattan or Philadelphia: Close enough for a weekend, remote enough to feel away.

★☆ OUTSIDE: THE PREMIUM PART ☆★

Tiered Entry Decks: Landscaped paths, lighting, a small water feature, and a dedicated coffee nook so the first cup happens outdoors facing east.
Driveway-Side Fire Pit: Adirondack chairs around a Solo Stove wood-burning pit, tucked into the trees on the level upper terrain. S’mores, stories, and the second fire of the night after the fire on the dock has wound down.
Parking: Off the cul-de-sac, fits up to 6 cars.

★☆ INSIDE ☆★

Forest Floor (Main Level): An open lodge-style layout brings kitchen, dining, and living together under vaulted ceilings. Floor-to-ceiling windows pull the lake in; a wood stove and fireplace keep it warm in winter; the espresso machine, sharp knives, and real cookware make it easy to cook for a group.
Alpine Loft (Upper Level): A second hangout zone with a giant TV, books, games, and a reading nook under skylights. Movie nights, quiet afternoons, or a screen-free space for the kids.
Lake Lounge (Lower Level): Pool table, darts, dry bar, room to spread out. The after-hours zone: perfect once dinner winds down.

★☆ BEDROOMS ☆★

Each room is built to feel like a small retreat: soft linens, blackout curtains, quiet enough for deep sleep.

• Alpine King Loft (King | Upper Level | Shared Bath): Skylights, reading chair, writing desk, partial lake views. The early-riser room.
• Blue Bird Room (King | Main Level | Shared Bath): Cocoon-like, soft hues, forest views. Cool in summer, cozy in winter.
• Bear’s Den (2 Twin Bunks | Main Level | Shared Bath): Sturdy, warm bunks for kids, cousins, or friends.
• Sailboat Suite (Queen | Lower Level | Ensuite Half Bath): Private and quiet. Our most-loved bedroom for deep sleep, with a glimpse of the lake and its own half bath.

A queen pull-out sofa on the Forest Floor and a twin pull-out in the Alpine Loft give you flexibility for multigenerational groups. Sleeps up to 13.

★☆ BATHROOMS ☆★

2.5 bathrooms, plush towels, custom natural soaps, quality toiletries.

• Loft Bath (Full): Bright and spacious. Refresh after lake time, skiing, or the hot tub.
• Main Floor Bath (Full): Central, with shower stall. Family mornings and quick clean-ups.
• Ensuite Half Bath (off the Sailboat Suite): Nighttime convenience.

Forgot something? We keep spare toothbrushes, razors, and more travel essentials on hand.

★☆ SUMMER AT POKE A NOSE INN ☆★

Summer is what this property was built for. Days start with coffee on the dock, then a Boston Whaler ride before the lake gets busy. Mid-morning swims off the dock. Long lunches on the grill deck. Afternoons split between the hammock, the kayaks, and a paddleboard chase. Golden hour brings the hot tub and a glass of something cold. Dinner outside. Fire pit and stars. The Hideout community adds pools, beaches, golf, tennis, and pickleball within the gates, but most guests rarely leave the property.

★☆ WINTER AT THE RETREAT ☆★

Quiet woods, woodstove evenings, hot tub nights under the stars. Ski The Hideout’s hill for relaxed family days, or head to Elk Mountain, Montage, or Jack Frost / Big Boulder for full terrain. Indoors, the pool table, loft lounge, and warm family spaces make winter weekends feel intimate. Fiber WiFi and workspace nooks make a long ski-and-work week genuinely possible.

★☆ EVERYTHING WITHIN REACH ☆★

The lake is the main event, but The Hideout is a fully-amenitized, 24-hour-gated, four-season recreational community. Guests routinely structure entire weeks around its facilities without ever leaving the gates. And outside the gates, the Poconos open up: state parks, wineries, spas, ski mountains, and historic Pocono towns.

Inside The Hideout (5–10 minutes from your driveway, all included with your community ID):

• Two lake beaches on Roaming Woods Lake with sand, lifeguards in season, picnic tables, and swim docks
• Two outdoor pools in season, no shortage of opportunities to swim.
• 9-hole golf course with pro shop and clubhouse. A beautiful course for all abilities.
• Tennis + pickleball: outdoor courts in summer, indoor courts at the rec center year-round
• Basketball, volleyball, shuffleboard, bocce: open courts and lawns throughout the community
• A brand-new miniature golf course: fantastic family fun for all ages
• Fitness center + sauna at the Hideout Recreation Center
• Nubia Malkin Art Center: ceramics painting, classes, gallery (a rainy-day savior for kids)
• Arcade + game room at the rec center
• Small ski hill + tubing in winter: easy family ski day without a long drive
• Five community lakes: Roaming Woods Lake is all yours, and four other smaller lakes are open to community guests

Within a 20-minute drive:

• Promised Land + Gouldsboro State Parks: miles of trails, multiple lakes, swimming, boating
• Lacawac Sanctuary: 545 preserved acres of forest, lake, and trails
• Three Hammers Winery (tastings) and Ritter’s Cidery (small-batch ciders + live music)
• Nurnberger Bierhaus: classic German fare and warm hospitality
• The Spa at Woodloch: destination-level treatments in a serene wooded setting
• The Silk Mill in Hawley: boutiques, galleries, and a café with seasonal pastries
• The Settlers Inn + Ledges Hotel: refined dining for special evenings

Within 30–60 minutes:

• Elk Mountain, Montage, and Jack Frost / Big Boulder: full ski terrain for all levels
• Hawley, Honesdale, and Milford: historic Pocono towns with bookstores, bakeries, farmers markets, and seasonal events like Winterfest
• Upper Delaware River: scenic drives, hiking, and rafting in season
• Bushkill Falls: the "Niagara of Pennsylvania"

★☆ BOOK EARLY ☆★

Premium weekends fill 6–12 months out. If you have dates in mind, claim them now; we’ll take care of the rest.

Your time at the lake is waiting.


OTHER DETAILS TO NOTE:
Occupancy. Maximum 13 guests total (infants and children included), per Salem Township short-term rental rules. A $100/guest fee applies for guests 11–13.

Parking. Up to 6 cars in the driveway. No street parking on the cul-de-sac.

Primary renter. Must be 25 or older. Names and addresses of all guests required a minimum of 72 hours before arrival for gate registration. HOA fee of $200 will apply for late filing.

No pets, no outside guests, no parties. Hideout community rules are strictly enforced; violations can result in citations or eviction.

Service animals. Service dogs as defined by the ADA (trained to perform tasks for a person with a disability) are welcome. Emotional Support Animals (ESAs) are not protected for short-term rentals under the ADA and we are unable to accommodate them.

Amenities. Items in the home (games, appliances, etc.) are subject to change without notice. The community may close any amenity at its discretion, including lake usage; absolutely no refunds or discounts for community-imposed closures (including weather-related) or changes in availability of amenities at the property.

Community Access Fee if applicable is included in your total. A security deposit is waived for AirCover stays; a temporary credit card hold may otherwise be placed.

Outdoor camera disclosure. Exterior cameras monitor the driveway, stairs, entrances and dock for property and guest safety. Guests are subject to recording anywhere on the exterior of the property. No cameras or audio recordings are made in guest-accessible interior spaces. Noise and smoke monitors may be in use. Footage is retained ≤30 days unless an incident occurs.

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