Notes from the host
Wally’s Cottage
Welcome to Wally's Cottage. This place is a couples retreat or a small family of 4 paradise. This fully fenced in property is a perfect home base which many consider the best location around the lake. The cottage is right down the street from downtown Hawley, a short drive to Honesdale, restaurants, groceries, and breweries. Come enjoy hanging out on the patio with a nice fire, or take a drive to do a local activity. Enjoy the 2-Person Hot Tub, Game Shed, or take the Kayaks for an exploration.
Keeping the traditional cottage feel while meshing it with modern amenities and flare best describes this newly renovated cottage named after Wallenpaupack's Nickname "Wally".
You approach the front with a full length porch that has Adirondack chairs aside an antique ski lift from the old Vernon Valley Resort to relax in. Across the deck is a picnic table to enjoy a nice outdoor meal. Once inside, guests will find a brand new fully equipped kitchen ready for any cooking they plan to do. Updated Stainless Appliances including a dishwasher and Ice/Filtered drinking water are there for your comfort. The living room adjacent to the kitchen includes a 42" TV with Roku enabled. Below that is an easy to use propane fireplace (Turned off during Summer). Games located in the built-ins and guests will find a getaway guide which includes comprehensive information on the property and local area. Opposite corner of the living room you will find cozy dining room for 4 adjacent to the rear entry and spiral stairs.
Aside the dining room is full bathroom with a sliding glass enclosure. If you take the spiral stairs up you will enter the loft. This holds a Full and a Twin bed, while a desk is also available to get some work done if needed. The master bedroom below holds a Queen bed with a small closet behind the entrance door.
Just through the rear door is the outside space. This may be one of the best aspects of the property. There is a chimenea right outside the backdoor perfect for roasting marshmallows and hanging out. You'll also find comfortable chairs under the Edison lights to enjoy the light breeze from the the lake just down the road. A newer 4 burner grill is also on the patio with provided propane. The rear yard and Game Shed are fully fenced in which is perfect for children or your four legged friends. Last but not least is the 2-person Hot Tub for you to enjoy relaxing
There are 2 kayaks on the side of the property and 2 more kayaks and a double-person canoe on the other side to utilize if interested (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.
*Please note there is a $75 one-time dog fee which allows you to bring 1 dog onto 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.
Your booking included sheets, pillows (2 per guest), 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 dishwasher tablets, 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 take a Wallyday!
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. There is no Street Parking we have a rock driveway. The driveway can accommodate a maximum of 2 vehicles or 1 Vehicle and a trailer.
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 2 vehicles
- 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 dog
- Must clean up after dogs (Max 1) if on property
- Dogs not allowed on furniture (sofas, chairs, beds)
- Life Jackets must be worn when using Kayaks/Canoes