Notes from the host
Cottage Close to Lake & Town
Come stay at Wally's Cabin! This tradtional cabin comes with many features to get you in a peaceful and relaxing mindset, but what's even better is the location. secluded, yet close to Lake Wallenpaupack. This home resides right down the street from downtown Hawley, restaurants, and countless activities. Come enjoy hanging out in the fully fenced backyard with a chimenea, or take a quick drive to do a local venture such as hiking, fishing, restauranting, bar hopping, kayaking, even festivals!
As a superhost for the past 2 years, we have just decided to adopt this neighboring property. We have a place for a few years and are super familiar with the street/location, but this specific cottage is new to us. That being said we are here to accommodate and welcome you to this warm and cozy cabin with all the amenities of a traditional Poconos home.
Inside, guests will find a fully equipped Stainless Steel kitchen ready for any cooking they plan to do. The refrigerator has filtered drinking water and ice. The living room adjacent to the kitchen includes a 50" smart TV, Classic NES & PS1, and board games. Caty-corner to the couch and loveseat is a beautiful cast iron gas fireplace that turns on to keep you cozy with the flip of a switch. We leave custom getaway guides on the coffee table that includes information on the property and the local area with our personal recommendations. The living room coffee table doubles as a place to sit and eat in the offseason or enjoy a nice dinner outside at the front & rear picnic tables in the warmer months. Enclosed in the couch is a Queen pullout sofa bed.
Just through the back door is the enclosed porch. There is a firepit right outside the back perfect for roasting marshmallows on a gravel patio and a picnic table adjacent. Enjoy the light breeze from the the lake under the Edison lights glazing overhead. Soak and relax in the 4-Person Hot Tub located right around the corner. Off the back deck is a new 4 burner Weber grill with provided propane. To the right of the house/driveway is an area for boat/snowmobile trailer parking.
The entire Backyard and Game Shed are fully fenced in which is perfect for children or your four legged friends. Kids will love hanging out inside this unique place perfect for them. There you will will find foosball, Giant Jenga and more.
There are 2 kayaks on the side of the property and 2 more kayaks and a double-person canoe at the neighboring property. Life jackets must be worn. The kayaks/canoes can be launched at the public boat launch a short drive away, or wheel them a few blocks to Walt's and pay a small fee to drop them in there. (We have carts to walk them down the street). Note, these are shared between our 3 houses and are first come first serve.
We do not provide firewood, but out front is a self service station with wood for sale provided by a local company (Cash or electronic payment) . This way you don't have to worry about to transporting it.
*Please note there is a $75 one-time dog fee which allows you to bring up to 2 dogs on the property during your trip. We are dog lovers but ask that you keep your furry friends off the furniture and clean up after them for the sake of other renters. Waste bags provided from dispenser in backyard. Add your dogs to the reservation for the dog fee to be applied please.
Going back inside through the living room is a quaint hallway. To the left of the rear hallway there is a master bedroom (Queen) and to the right is a second bedroom (Full w/ Twin Bunk). There is a closet in each of the bedrooms as well as a dresser.
Your booking included sheets, pillows (2 per guest), towels (1 per guest), hot tub towels (1 per guest), wash clothes (1 per guest), 2 hand towels, toiletries (body wash, shampoo, and conditioner), and some basic supplies (Dish Soap, 2 trash bags, 2 paper towels, 2 toilet paper rolls, and hand soap) to get your stay started.
We look forward to providing you with the best experience to make your trip unforgettable, and it is our goal for you to enjoy it so much we will see you every year! Come enjoy Wally's Cabin!
There is no lake access with the property. If you want to swim in the lake you must use the public beach 5 minutes away (MDW - LDW). For launching boats/Kayaks you can use the public Launch (1.5 miles away), or Walt’s Landing Marina(2 blocks away). If available Walt's sometimes has rental slips (Call ahead).
The neighborhood is walking friendly. Feel free to walk around 6th street and Paupack Point Road with your four-Legged friends. The driveway can accommodate a maximum of 3 vehicles and 1 boat/snowmobile trailer or 4th vehicle.
As an avid renter myself I know the importance of privacy, yet knowing the owner is available at a moments notice if any issues were to arise. Because of this, transparency is key for our guests to have the absolute best experience possible. Our goal is to have a 5 start stay with each booking. With each booking there will be contactless access to the property with a digital keycode. A digital guidebook will be provided prior to the stay as well as a paper copy of the same guidebook on the coffee table. Everything will be explained in this guidebook for an easy yet rewarding experience for the guests. Should anything else arise I will be available through messaging and will be able to provide responses promptly. We take great pride in making the stay as easy as possible, and have done our best to make the property as user friendly and accommodating as possible during the recent renovations.
Walt's Landing and the surrounding communities are some of the original lakeside developments around the Lake. The Lake House resides a short drive up a dead end private street with plenty of privacy, yet is easy to get in and out. The lake itself has 52 miles of shoreline that allows fishing, boating (No HP restriction), and swimming. Rubber Duckie Boat rentals is a 7 minute drive, and Palmayra Public Beach is only 5 minutes away. Mangan Cove which is a very nice public boat launch is only a 3 minute drive and there is enough room on the property for a boat/snowmobile trailer to be parked as well.
The Lake House is about a 2 hour drive from NYC, and a 2 and a half hour drive from Philly. Standard phone mapping apps are all effective to route your path to the Lake House. Don't hesitate to contact us for more specific directions, if needed. While in Hawley, a car is necessary to get around. There are Ubers and Lyfts available, but they are unreliable. There are a few attractions and restaurants that are walking distance from the property, but to experience most of what Hawley has to offer, you will need a vehicle.
During checkout you will see the prompt "Refundable deposit paid at property." This is an automatically generated prompt and is not the case. The Deposit is a security deposit is Authorization that is charged on the day of check-in.
**No RWD vehicles in winter months due to small hill on entrance to street and no alternative parking. Road/Driveway/Sidewalk snow does get plowed and maintained but timing depends on storms. AWD/4WD is best in winter months if attending during snowstorms**
Distances to Popular Attractions:
Walt's Landing (Daily/Weekend Slips/ Rentals) - .3 Miles
● Rubber Duckie Boat Rentals - 3.2 Miles
● Wallenpaupack Boat Tours & Rentals - 2.8 Miles
● Mangan Cove (Lake Wallenpaupack Free Public Boat Ramp/ Park) - 1.3 Miles
● Shuman Point Hiking Trail - 1.7 Miles
● State Game Lands Number 183 Rifle Range - 4.4 Miles
● Wilsonville Recreation Area - 2.5 Miles
● Maple Run Snowmobile/ATV - 15 Miles
● Burnt Mills Snowmobile/ATV Trails - 21 Miles
● Promised Land State Park - 14 Miles
● Lacawac Sanctuary - 11 Miles
● Skytop Lodge's Adventures - 22 Miles
● Claws 'N' Paws - 10 Miles
● Costa's Family Fun Park - 6.4 Miles
● Wallenpaupack Bowling Center - 4.2 Miles
● Bushkill Falls - 30 Miles
● Ski Big Bear at Masthope Mountain - 15.3 Miles
● Wake Zone Indoor Golf + Taproom - 4.7 miles
● Pocono Axe Works - 5.7 miles
Distances to Popular Breweries/Wineries:
● Wallenpaupack Brewery - 2 Miles
● Hopping Eagle Brewery - 2.7 Miles
● Antler Ridge Winery - 11 Miles
● Jam Room Brewing
Distances to Popular Restaurants:
● The Dock on Wallenpaupack - 4 Miles
● The Boat House Restaurant - 3.5 Miles
● Gresham’s Chop House - 2.7 Miles
● Gresham's Ice Cream Shop - 2.8 Miles
● Glass Wine Bar and Kitchen - 2.8 Miles
● Paupack Watering Hole- 2.3 Miles
● Draft’s Bar & Grille - 9.9 miles
● The Ridge Restaurant - 3 miles
● Vinnie’s Original Brooklyn Bagels - .7 miles
Distances to Popular Golf Courses:
● Paupack Hills Golf Club - 11 miles
● Cricket Hill Golf Club - 8.8 miles
● The Country Club at Woodloch Springs - 9 miles
Distances to Boat Launches:
● Walts Landing (Small Fee) - 0.2 Miles (1 min)
● Lake Wallenpaupack Public Boat Launch - 1.5 Miles
Nearby Grocery Stores/Distributors:
● IGA Supermarket and Beer Distributor - 1.7 miles
● Shooky's beer distributor - 1.7 miles
-Minimum Age to rent of 21
-Fireworks prohibited
-No Street Parking, Maximum of 4 vehicles and 1 boat/snowmobile trailer
-180 lb weight limit on top of bunk bed
-All dishware/kitchenware must be washed/clean prior to checkout
-All trash must be disposed of in proper trash/recycling bins upon checkout and house must be left in condition of arrival
-One time $75 dog fee required for anyone bringing 1-2 dogs
-Must clean up after dogs (Max 2) if on property
-Dogs not allowed on furniture (sofas, chairs, beds)
- Life Jackets must be worn when using Kayaks/Canoes