Lake Ariel Vacation Rental chalet

This was our second stay in the Bronze Lantern. In 2008, we rented for four weeks, in 2009 we rented for five weeks, and we are planning our return in 2010 for a period as yet undetermined.

Owners Diane and Craig, who live in the Hideout, are very gracious as they welcome you to their home. The house and furnishings are very well maintained. As experienced on our first visit in 2008, the kitchenware is what any cook might need, the linens are abundant, and everything in the house was fresh and clean, clean, clean.

We have stayed in countless rentals throughout the years. None can compare to this. The property is maintained on a consistant schedule, and its owners are very invested in the comfort of those to whom they rent. On this, our second stay in the Bronze Lantern, we noticed updated furnishings and kitchenware. While there, the two-year-old gas grill was replaced. If a renter has a request, it is filled as soon as possible, sometimes within minutes.

The fantastic game room, with its pool table, air hockey, and ping pong, offers a great retreat on a rainy day. The gas fireplace quickly and easily takes any chill out of the air. Look out the second story front windows; you feel as if you're in the treetops. Check out the screened porch and you're treated to roaming deer and their babies. This is an unbelievable place to relax with family and friends, or in serene seclusion as you commune with nature.

It is such a spacious, comfortable home, that our son and daughter-in-law will again visit with their two infants, extending their five day stay in 2008 to nine days in 2009. Friends who drove from Montreal to visit with us for three days will come again next year for a longer period. The Bronze Lantern makes this a perfect vacation.

What you see in the ad is exactly what you get, and the price is unbelievably "user" friendly. We consider ourselves very lucky to have found this wonderful vacation property and are looking forward to our return to the Bronze Lantern in the summer of 2010 and beyond.

We spent Memorial day and the following 4 days at the Bronze Lantern and our mini vacation has been just great!
We already had an awesome experience at the White Lantern, the twin sister home from the same owners, and our expectation were met in full if not exceeded. The house itself and the location, an even more private niche, was exactly what we needed. Every detail in the house could only have been taken care by somebody in love with the place. It is not only a house, but it has the feeling of a home. We were only 2 and a half (little baby just loved the nature in the surrounding area) and somehow we felt bad that all the space (4 bedrooms!!) was left unused, this place would be perfect for a large family or a party of at least 8 or 10. Not to mention that if shared the price would be just ridiculous, you couldn't rent a closet in NY for that money!!
But the quiet and the warm feeling was just overwhelming, too bad we had to leave after only 4 days, because we were getting used to the bucolic lifestyle of the Hideout.
Diane and her husband Craig went out of their way to see if we could need anything else, but what else could one need if the all situation was so picture perfect.
We are already looking forward to another vacation either at the White or Bronze Lantern.
Thanks guys!!!

3 couples + our 5 kids spent a fun weekend at the "Bronze Lantern". The house is generally clean and spacious and looks like the pictures in the listing which we appreciated. Owners were easy to deal with during the booking process.

The deck is enormous although I don't quite understand why it overlooks the driveway - After driving all the way out to "the country", I certainly would've preferred to look at something more "nature like" as opposed to our 3
parked SUV's and the road.

We really enjoyed the screened in porch. Ate our meals there and hung out at night - it was nice.

I could get picky about the fact that the provided towels
were mildewey or that the sound didn't work on the main tv for the first 24 hrs until we finally figured out how to reprogram it ourselves (called owner in am but she didn't call us back until late in the day). Also, the pool
table in the basement isn't level which made it absolutely impossible to actually shoot a legit game of pool.

However, putting those issues aside, we had a
great time anyway and left the bronze lantern thinking that we'd consider returning annually as a tradition.

That said, our experience post-departure has really been a turnoff and disappointment as the owner charged us for some damage to their coffee pot that we did not do + retained a portion of our security deposit because we were not completely out of the house on time. The truth is that we were 15-20 minutes late leaving. However, we were out of the basement and all of the bedrooms right on time and the two cleaning ladies went upstairs to start cleaning for the next tennants right on time - so in my opinion there was no inconvenience really caused and this wasn't necessary.

Anyhow, if you're going to stay at the Bronze Lantern, just be aware that you might get dinged after you leave - so just budget a few extra dollars for that and you'll be alright. We tried to discuss the situation rationally w/ the
owner but when we questioned the charges, she told us that we weren't welcome back in the future. Her idea of resolving the problem was to just retaine a portion of our security deposit and discontinue all communication with us.

I will say that I appreciated that she returned the balance of our security deposit promptly...but certainly don't appreciate the false deductions nor the tone that she took
when we disputed the damages she was charging us as it just didn't feel very hospitable.

As a group get together we rented this home for the weekend. It was amazing! The house is beautiful and in a wonderful location. The house was clean and stocked with everything a renter could want or need. The game room was great for the competitive men! I can't wait to rent again from Diane and Craig it has been a pleasure! Next time we're staying for a week!!!

My weekend rental of "The Bronze Lantern" was an overall great experience. This property had absolutely everything someone would look for on a short, or long term vacation. The home has been meticulously maintained, both inside and out, it almost still smells brand new. It is larger than it appears in the pictures, I went up to the area with a group of 10 people, and there was plenty of room for everyone. Whether sitting on the comfortable couches watching the HD TV, or playing on one of the game tables downstairs, this home is perfect for either a getaway with friends, or relaxation with a family. There are numerous activities in the community (skiing/resturant), and the town with more options is a short drive away. The best part of the vacation is the precision and accommodating nature of the owner. I booked this vacation very last minute, and the property owner was always there to answer questions, quickly and honestly. Even after my trip was booked and official, the owner still made it a point to call me to be sure I understood the direction and e-mails I had been sent. Definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing and good time, and an all around helpful owner.