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Everything old is new again. After extensive renovations, Silver Birches is ready to welcome you back to Lake Wallenpaupack and back in time to when folks gathered at the lake - to celebrate the joys of a cannonball splash off the dock or a champagne toast to drink in the sunset. To hook the big one at the end of our dock or paddle across the lake in one of our canoes or kayaks. There is something special about an old-fashioned resort with cozy cottages and romantic inns with rambling porches, and everywhere you look an impressive view of Wallenpaupack from expansive lawns with Adirondack chairs and camp fires. Our Waterfront resort is set among the scenic lake region where you can expect beautiful views on your vacation. Lounging poolside or lake side. Laid back or active. Every room has a picture window. As one of the only Poconos luxury resorts in Hawley, PA, our property is composed of thirteen historic structures dating back to the 1920s. We offer several types of Lake Wallenpaupack lodging options, including five different types of guest rooms, a bunkhouse, several cottages, and three houses on our property. Each of our guest rooms invites you into a relaxing retreat at this Poconos resort. As one of the best Lake Wallenpaupack hotels in the area, you can choose from a variety of different well-appointed rooms and cottages to make your stay enjoyable on Lake Wallenpaupack. Unlike other Hawley, PA hotels, we offer luxurious amenities during your stay. Many accommodations include fine linens, flat-screen TVs with cable in each room, Keurig coffee makers to help start your morning refreshed, and complimentary Wi-Fi. We are also a premier family resort in Hawley, PA. Our outdoor activities are great for family vacations. Enjoy our seasonal pool, a game of shuffleboard, several lawn games and lakefront activities, and fire pits. If it's relaxation you're looking for at our Waterfront resort, you can request a special in-room massage or order a bottle of champagne. Whatever it is you're looking for, you'll find it here at one of the best Poconos luxury resorts. While staying at one of the best Lake Wallenpaupack hotels in the area, you'll find many things to do in Hawley, PA. From the several family fun parks to museums and wildlife attractions, Silver Birches is set in the heart of several attractions. When you're looking for places to eat near Lake Wallenpaupack, head back to The Dock on Wallenpaupack, our Silver Birches restaurant and enjoy seafood dishes and comfort foods while listening to live music. You'll feel right at home at this Hawley, PA resort. Whether you're looking to have a romantic getaway, a honeymoon retreat or a family vacation, Silver Birches is the perfect resort in the Poconos. As one of the few Hawley, PA resorts, this is a place where couples on a romantic retreat can revel in watching a family play on the beach and where grandparents take an active role in the activities of the day. Jump in and come up for air. We are waiting for you!
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Silver Birches resort is a wonderful place for families! We booked via the website with no problems. I was concerned about cancellations policies with Covid-19 but the management assured me I could cancel up to the day before with no penalty. Which was comforting in these times. We came here as a family of four with two children 7 and 5. We stayed in the bunkhouse B-23 which is a bottom unit. The bunkhouse has 4, 2 bedroom units and is a little building next to the one family cottage. When we checked in I did find that the carpet could have been vacuumed better but it didn’t damper my spirits. The resort has a gorgeous view of the lake! My boys wanted to continually use kayaks, paddleboards and even the canoe. I felt bad for the kid working the recreation department, but he was always so friendly and said he didn’t mind dragging the stuff in and out of the water. He/ they are definitely an asset to your business.
We used our free vouchers every morning for breakfast at the dock. Breakfast was HUGE portions and was delicious got us off to a great start every day. (See my dock on wallenpaupack review for info regarding dinner at the restaurant)
One of the best parts of vacation was being able to sit back in the Adirondack chairs that are all over the property and let the kids run around and be kids. It did help they found two other kids the same ages to play with. The cleaning staff seemed to be young local kids but all were friendly when passing outside.
For those worried about Covid I will be honest the outdoor bar area had a “masks must be worn” but nobody is enforcing it at least the whole week we were there.
My only negative visually is the pool area. They used old football field turf (I heard rumors it’s from Giants stadium??) and covered the area around the pool. It looks cheesy and outdated. I definitely think there has to make it more visually appealing.
All in all we had a great vacation. I haven’t relaxed like that in a long time. We ended up booking for a week next year and can’t wait to go back!
We used our free vouchers every morning for breakfast at the dock. Breakfast was HUGE portions and was delicious got us off to a great start every day. (See my dock on wallenpaupack review for info regarding dinner at the restaurant)
One of the best parts of vacation was being able to sit back in the Adirondack chairs that are all over the property and let the kids run around and be kids. It did help they found two other kids the same ages to play with. The cleaning staff seemed to be young local kids but all were friendly when passing outside.
For those worried about Covid I will be honest the outdoor bar area had a “masks must be worn” but nobody is enforcing it at least the whole week we were there.
My only negative visually is the pool area. They used old football field turf (I heard rumors it’s from Giants stadium??) and covered the area around the pool. It looks cheesy and outdated. I definitely think there has to make it more visually appealing.
All in all we had a great vacation. I haven’t relaxed like that in a long time. We ended up booking for a week next year and can’t wait to go back!
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Date of stay: July 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Jul 27, 2020
Dear Adam K, Thanks for sharing a review of your recent stay at Silver Birches Resort. We’re so happy to hear your family enjoyed your vacation to Lake Wallenpaupack and that you had such a relaxing time. We’ll be sure to share your compliments with our staff. Thank you for the feedback on the pool decking. We’ll take your comments into consideration. We look forward to welcoming you back again next year!
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We just returned from one night at Silverbirches. I found the resort on an internet search of the Poconos and am so happy I discovered this beautiful hotel! We decided to stay here for the location and it’s proximity to Big Bear mountain...which was a 25 minute drive. My family and I stayed in the Bunkhouse in a room on the first floor. We had a beautiful view of the (frozen) lake and I would imagine it’s even prettier during the warmer months. The room was cozy and had a queen sized bed and a bunk bed in a separate bedroom. My kids absolutely loved the bunk bed! One piece of advice I would give is to request a room
on the second floor. It sounded like a herd of elephants in the room above us and we had to listen to stomping and noise all night..even to the point where it was difficult to fall asleep. I literally could hear to conversations of the people above us. At 5pm we went to the main lodge for a sunset toast with champagne and the most delicious lemon thyme cookies. It really was very beautiful and was an amazing way to kick off our getaway. The woman who works there was so nice and encouraged my son to stuff his pockets with the cookies:) We ate dinner at the Dock, which was good but overpriced for what it was. I ordered a dirty martini which arrived in a glass of crushed ice..eek! A big disappointment...the bartender should learn how to make a proper martini..especially with those prices! We had a lovely breakfast the following morning and the food was really good and plentiful. We checked out at 11am and headed off for a day of tubing. I wanted to purchase a bottle of water during check-out but they didnt sell water so the woman in the office graciously gave me her own bottle of seltzer!! She literally went in her bag and handed me the bottle and refused to accept money for it. This shows you the kind of customer service you will get here as a guest. The entire staff could not have been more generous or friendly. So, despite the few hiccups, we had a beautiful little getaway and look forward to returning in the summer.
One more note..they do not provide glasses in the rooms (only paper coffee cups) so if you want to enjoy a glass of wine, you may want to see if the restaurant can lend you some.
on the second floor. It sounded like a herd of elephants in the room above us and we had to listen to stomping and noise all night..even to the point where it was difficult to fall asleep. I literally could hear to conversations of the people above us. At 5pm we went to the main lodge for a sunset toast with champagne and the most delicious lemon thyme cookies. It really was very beautiful and was an amazing way to kick off our getaway. The woman who works there was so nice and encouraged my son to stuff his pockets with the cookies:) We ate dinner at the Dock, which was good but overpriced for what it was. I ordered a dirty martini which arrived in a glass of crushed ice..eek! A big disappointment...the bartender should learn how to make a proper martini..especially with those prices! We had a lovely breakfast the following morning and the food was really good and plentiful. We checked out at 11am and headed off for a day of tubing. I wanted to purchase a bottle of water during check-out but they didnt sell water so the woman in the office graciously gave me her own bottle of seltzer!! She literally went in her bag and handed me the bottle and refused to accept money for it. This shows you the kind of customer service you will get here as a guest. The entire staff could not have been more generous or friendly. So, despite the few hiccups, we had a beautiful little getaway and look forward to returning in the summer.
One more note..they do not provide glasses in the rooms (only paper coffee cups) so if you want to enjoy a glass of wine, you may want to see if the restaurant can lend you some.
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Date of stay: February 2021Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Feb 23, 2021
Dear Jodi, We're thrilled you had a great winter getaway with your family. Thank you for choosing Silver Birches. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional hospitality, so it's wonderful to hear you felt so welcomed. Silver Birches is a vintage resort with buildings that date back to the 1920s. So with buildings of that age there are some inherent characteristics, but we believe that's part of its charm. Thank you for your kind compliments. We'll be sure to share them with our staff. We look forward to welcoming you back to Lake Wallenpaupack soon!
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My husband and I were looking for a safe vacation get away that would allow us to relax and had a variety of services. Silver Birches hit all the fight notes and then some. We were there for a week in July in a Premium Deluxe King Room. The slightly extra expense was well worth it. We had a porch overlooking the lake and were just down from the pool. They have live entertainment out by the lake on the weekend. There are two restaurants on site and we enjoyed all the meals there. You can eat outside, inside or take it to go. Each night, they light the firepits and it is so relaxing to sit out and watch the world go by. If you like water sports, there is a pool and a lake. Bring an inflatable and float away. There are also kayaks and other watercraft available for use.
Re: COVID safety. They seem to take it very seriously. Guests consistently masked up when in close areas. Chairs were spaced apart. All food servers had masks and also used them consistently. I admit to COVID paranoia but neither of us felt any concern while there.
In summary, we had a wonderful vacation, enjoyed someone else's cooking and left relaxed. I highly recommend staying there.
Re: COVID safety. They seem to take it very seriously. Guests consistently masked up when in close areas. Chairs were spaced apart. All food servers had masks and also used them consistently. I admit to COVID paranoia but neither of us felt any concern while there.
In summary, we had a wonderful vacation, enjoyed someone else's cooking and left relaxed. I highly recommend staying there.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Aug 6, 2020
Dear DianeS-Philly, Thank you for choosing Silver Birches Resort for your summer vacation. There's nothing like a getaway to the lake. We're delighted you were happy with your accommodations, all the lakefront amenities and dining options. It's good to hear you were able to relax and felt comfortable with all the measures we've taken to keep our staff and our guests safe. We hope you'll come again. We look forward to welcoming you back to Lake Wallenpaupack.
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My family and I visited the resort in late July and had a nice, albeit inconsistent time.
We actually stayed at the Retreat at Millbrook Cove property which is about a 10 minute drive down the road. Both properties are in great locations, lakefront and scenic. The locations are clearly the standout strengths for the properties and will clear keep people coming back for years to come. The Retreat is pretty run down but clear they are taking steps to update as we noticed new balconies, outdoor furniture and headboards in the bedrooms. The room itself was horrific inside. I actually wrote the CEO and Co-owner an email after our stay to make him aware how dirty the unit (R34) was, ripped furniture, dog food in the rug, gummy bears on the floor in the master, grass on the sheets in the second bedroom, dried blood stain on the sheets. We had to borrow a cover from the Silver Birches front desk to cover the sofa just to sit on it. In the midst of a pandemic I would have expected more focus on cleanliness so was very very disappointed with the state of the room.
Some of the staff are fantastic; Michelle, the assistant food and beverage director at The Dock is amazing. Clear that she cares that the property succeeds and puts her heart and soul into it. Carly from the Waterfront restaurant was great and the young men helping guests on watersports where working their butts off. They have the team to succeed, they have the location to succeed and it looks like they have built in clientele to do well but if they don’t address the cleaning aspect more people will leave the properties like my family did disappointed with the product we were provided and unable to recommend it to others to explore.
I would wait until management makes the necessary changes to the property, time will tell if they take these types of reviews seriously.
Pros: Great location
Cons: Deplorable state of the room at the Retreat at Millbrook Cove, could not have been dirtier.
We actually stayed at the Retreat at Millbrook Cove property which is about a 10 minute drive down the road. Both properties are in great locations, lakefront and scenic. The locations are clearly the standout strengths for the properties and will clear keep people coming back for years to come. The Retreat is pretty run down but clear they are taking steps to update as we noticed new balconies, outdoor furniture and headboards in the bedrooms. The room itself was horrific inside. I actually wrote the CEO and Co-owner an email after our stay to make him aware how dirty the unit (R34) was, ripped furniture, dog food in the rug, gummy bears on the floor in the master, grass on the sheets in the second bedroom, dried blood stain on the sheets. We had to borrow a cover from the Silver Birches front desk to cover the sofa just to sit on it. In the midst of a pandemic I would have expected more focus on cleanliness so was very very disappointed with the state of the room.
Some of the staff are fantastic; Michelle, the assistant food and beverage director at The Dock is amazing. Clear that she cares that the property succeeds and puts her heart and soul into it. Carly from the Waterfront restaurant was great and the young men helping guests on watersports where working their butts off. They have the team to succeed, they have the location to succeed and it looks like they have built in clientele to do well but if they don’t address the cleaning aspect more people will leave the properties like my family did disappointed with the product we were provided and unable to recommend it to others to explore.
I would wait until management makes the necessary changes to the property, time will tell if they take these types of reviews seriously.
Pros: Great location
Cons: Deplorable state of the room at the Retreat at Millbrook Cove, could not have been dirtier.
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Date of stay: July 2020
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Room Tip: Do not stay at the Retreat at Millbrook Cove if you care about rooms that are clean!
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Aug 18, 2020
Dear Stevestoj, Thank you for sharing a review of your recent stay at The Retreat at Millbrook Cove. We take your concerns very seriously and will address the issues with our staff. The Retreat is a new addition to Silver Birches Resort. As you say, we are in the process of making upgrades, but we’re surprised to hear about the housekeeping issues you experienced. Cleaning and maintenance are always a top priority but even more so now. We’ve taken added measures to ensure the safety of all our guests and staff. You can read about our program called Secure at Settlers on our website. Thank you for taking the time to acknowledge our hard-working staff. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind compliments. We hope you’ll return for a getaway to Lake Wallenpaupack and experience the high-caliber hospitality for which Silver Birches is known. If you would like to relay your concerns to our manager, Jenna, you may contact her at JSimpler@SettlersHospitality.com
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No parking, dog poop & a crowd of people laying on the grass listening to (Free Music!) As a paying guest I was very disappointed and inconvenienced! Silver Birches must consider that their paying guests needs must come first. No internet access for hours because the free crowd was on it! Forget unloading suit cases when you can’t find a parking space. The crowd of free concert goers takes away from the beautiful scenery and peaceful nature of the old historic inn. This is a big mistake to cater to people who you think will buy drinks When you offer free music. Most people brought their own food and trash and dog poop. I can’t believe the management thought a free public concert on the lawn was a great idea. What a horrible inconvenience and very inconsiderate of paying guests. How can you fish with music blasting? How can you relax when you paid for this experience and free loaders are soaking up the scenery and making noise. Why should we have to step around people siting on the lawn? We and other paying guests are shocked at this decision to allow public non paying access to the lake front. Is it worth it to lose your hotel guests? Please discontinue this bad idea! The peaceful experience we enjoyed in the past is now a sad memory. (Why did I have to pay an “fee” when you let people who did not stay at the hotel enjoy the music and grounds for free? ) That’s just not fair and not good customer service!
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Jul 9, 2020
Dear kdunder2016, We are disappointed to read your review of Silver Birches. We apologize for the crowds; the guests on the lawn are patrons of either the resort, or The Dock on Wallenpaupack. We appreciate your feedback though and will work on a better experience for all of our guests moving forward. If you have more feedback please reach out to the manager Jenna, so that we may improve the overall experience for you. We hope you will let us win you over with our lake experience and service in the future.
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After making a reservation and giving Silver Birches a very large deposit for one of their premier properties in JANUARY we were notified 3 months later that the property was accidently double booked and the manager informed us that it was no longer available. (After many of our family members had booked flights, reserved vacation time, and made travel plans.)
Although we were given the deposit back, and were offered single room condo's and individual cabins at a discounted rate it was a HUGE disappointment that our family could not gather at one location to celebrate our special event.
Although we were given the deposit back, and were offered single room condo's and individual cabins at a discounted rate it was a HUGE disappointment that our family could not gather at one location to celebrate our special event.
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Date of stay: April 2021
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Room Tip: Don't count on it.
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded May 5, 2021
Dear OnAir535235, We apologize for the confusion regarding your booking at Silver Birches. Your experience is highly uncommon, and we truly regret the inconvenience it caused your party. We’re sorry we could not find suitable alternative accommodations for you. We hope you’ll give us another chance and consider staying at Silver Birches in the future. If you would like to discuss anything further, please reach out directly to our manager, Rose at rjanisheski@settlershospitality.com
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I was drawn to this place by the lakeside firepit photo in a recent issue of Philadelphia Magazine. Well, beware! I booked thru Booking.com, and what we received was your basic "bait and switch." Yes, we received a sizable (albeit dated) one-bedroom suite with a view, but it was NOT at Silver Birches. It was 5.5 miles away at the Retreat at Millbrook Cove. We were charged the same $25/day resort fee as those on the main property! Kayaks and a small pool were available at SB, but not at the "Retreat," and the firepits at the Retreat were never lit. No breakfast was offered to us - apparently because our suite had a full kitchen. That didn't seem equitable to us, since we were paying a high rate, and others were provided a dining credit (or so we were told by other guests). Our second night, a very loud group arrived in the suites above, and blasted music late into the night. We were miserable, and called the "front desk" (5.5 miles away) 3 times before getting dressed and going up there to plead with them ourselves. (The Dock restaurant was very disappointing. Not the sunset view we had hoped, and the loudest AC unit I've ever heard close by. I think the dining setup changes based on private events/tents on the property.) Please note that they will charge your credit card for a $125 security deposit when you check-in. It took multiple emails, a phone call and THREE WEEKS to get that money credited back to my account.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Aug 2, 2021
Dear Roger, We’re sorry you were disappointed with your getaway to Silver Birches. We apologize for the confusion with your reservation. Unfortunately, there was no availability at Silver Birches, so you were booked at The Retreat at Millbrook Cove, which is part of the resort but at a different lakeside location. We do offer complimentary shuttle service to guests at The Retreat to enjoy the amenities at Silver Birches. Your stay did include the complimentary breakfast. We apologize if that was not communicated to you. Guests are also given the phone number for the night innkeeper who is available at all hours and should be contacted whenever a need arises. Your feedback is important to us and we will relay your concerns to our staff. Silver Birches has been a favorite getaway for many families since 1929. Guest satisfaction is our top priority. We apologize that we fell short in this instance.
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My family and I spent 2 nights in the bunkhouse at Silver Birches. Check in was easy. We were greeted by 2 ladies and given our welcome packet with a calendar of activities, restaurant information and vouchers for breakfast.
The bunkhouse room is spacious and was perfect for our family of 4. When you enter, there is a room with a queen bed, table with 4 chairs, a mini refrigerator, microwave and keurig. Cups, k-cups, sugar and mini creamers provided. To get to the second bedroom you walk through the sink area. To your right is the bathroom with a toilet and shower/tub. The second bedroom is spacious with a twin over full bunk bed. There is a TV in both bedrooms with cable.
We stayed on the first floor of the bunkhouse and could hear the kids upstairs running around.
On the porch were comfortable adirondack chairs. We enjoyed sitting on them and enjoying the beautiful view of the lake.
We enjoyed complimentary paddle boarding and kayaking while there. We were also pleasantly surprised to find that there was a complimentary lunch on the 2nd day of our stay. Hamburgers, hotdogs and different salads were served, along with water and a choice of iced teas.
The grounds are beautiful with a gorgeous view of the lake. Adirondack chairs are located throughout the property. My kids enjoyed playing with the large connect four set and Jenga blocks. They also spent hours on the beach building rock towers and skipping stones. I would suggest having a good shoe for walking on the rocks. It can be tough in flip flops. Maybe crocs would have been better?
There are also several fire pits on property. When we asked for firewood at the main desk, we were given a lighter and sent back out to look for the gentleman who would get us wood but were unable to find him. When we went back, the staff at the front desk was unable to help us locate him. I would probably bring my own wood next time.
Service for take out meals was slow. I would recommend calling ahead instead of showing up, ordering and waiting for your meal.
Overall this was a very nice trip for my family. I would have liked to give 4 1/2 stars but this was not an option.
The bunkhouse room is spacious and was perfect for our family of 4. When you enter, there is a room with a queen bed, table with 4 chairs, a mini refrigerator, microwave and keurig. Cups, k-cups, sugar and mini creamers provided. To get to the second bedroom you walk through the sink area. To your right is the bathroom with a toilet and shower/tub. The second bedroom is spacious with a twin over full bunk bed. There is a TV in both bedrooms with cable.
We stayed on the first floor of the bunkhouse and could hear the kids upstairs running around.
On the porch were comfortable adirondack chairs. We enjoyed sitting on them and enjoying the beautiful view of the lake.
We enjoyed complimentary paddle boarding and kayaking while there. We were also pleasantly surprised to find that there was a complimentary lunch on the 2nd day of our stay. Hamburgers, hotdogs and different salads were served, along with water and a choice of iced teas.
The grounds are beautiful with a gorgeous view of the lake. Adirondack chairs are located throughout the property. My kids enjoyed playing with the large connect four set and Jenga blocks. They also spent hours on the beach building rock towers and skipping stones. I would suggest having a good shoe for walking on the rocks. It can be tough in flip flops. Maybe crocs would have been better?
There are also several fire pits on property. When we asked for firewood at the main desk, we were given a lighter and sent back out to look for the gentleman who would get us wood but were unable to find him. When we went back, the staff at the front desk was unable to help us locate him. I would probably bring my own wood next time.
Service for take out meals was slow. I would recommend calling ahead instead of showing up, ordering and waiting for your meal.
Overall this was a very nice trip for my family. I would have liked to give 4 1/2 stars but this was not an option.
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Date of stay: August 2020
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Sep 7, 2020
Dear ErDanG7, We're so happy to hear you enjoyed your recent stay! Thank you for choosing Silver Birches Resort for your family vacation. We're glad you took advantage of all the lakeside amenities- kayaks, lawn games, etc. and enjoyed some time enjoying the view from the Adirondack Chairs. Please come again soon. We look forward to welcoming you back to Lake Wallenpaupack.
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There is no doubt that the highlight is staying on the lake itself with beautiful sunsets and bonfires. The rooms are clean and they are currently taking extra precautions by putting all toiletries inside a bag. The negative is they took away the small kiddie playground and replaced it with a bathroom. The pool area is extremely outdated, the sunbeds are dirty and are old and uncomfortable. The fake grass they put is hot to walk on. Overall its a nice stay but for the price it would be great to see some changes. Also pool bar staff is not wearing masks as they Should when serving:
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Date of stay: June 2020Trip type: Traveled with family
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Jul 9, 2020
Dear 814innag, We appreciate this review of Silver Birches. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the view of Lake Wallenpaupack, fire pits and the overall cleanliness of your room. We appreciate the feedback on the pool area, playground and grass area. We will also speak to our staff at Captain Wally's Cocktail Cove about wearing their masks. We hope to see you again.
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First let me start by saying we love Silver Birches. We rented The Fairview House the last week in July for our family, which was my husband & I our 3 kids their spouses & our grandkids. The house was huge & beautiful & so much room for all of us. But the house needed to be cleaned better than it was. There was alot wrong with the house maintenance wise & for the money we paid I expected much better. We started by trying to get into the house & the lock, the only door you could get into was broke, maintenance was there when we got there "fixing the lock" but it never got fixed they had to put a new lock on & we had one key the whole time for 8 adults. There was a broken window with no lock on the first floor bedroom that kept blowing open. The dryer vent on the first floor was broken off so we didn't use it. Not all of the fans in the pool room worked & they were very very dirty. Most of the lounge chairs in the "movie room" were broke you couldn't even plug them in. There was a huge bees nest under the deck so we couldn't even use one side of the deck. The kayak that came with the house to use was behind a wood fence in a wooded area & it was absolutely filthy. We did tell the person that checked us in about all of this & he put it all in the computer. I understand they are probably short staffed but like I said for the money we paid I expected the house to at least be clean & the maintenance to be kept up a little better. We did have a great time & we loved the house itself but we were a little disappointed.
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Date of stay: July 2021
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Response from Sarah O'Fee, Guest Services / Front Office at Silver Birches Resort
Responded Aug 30, 2021
Dear Jean, Thank you for sharing a review. We’re glad you enjoyed your family getaway to Silver Birches. We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed in the condition of the Fairview House. As you said, staffing is an ongoing challenge, especially during the busy summer season. But we regret if it affected your experience. Your feedback is important to us and we’ll be sure to relay your comments to our staff. Please know the issues you describe are not typical. Guest satisfaction is a top priority. We regret that we have fallen short. Please come again. We look forward to welcoming you back.
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Hi! We have cabins on property (2 minute walk) or cabins half a mile from the property (2 minute drive or 15 minute walk). Check out our website for a detailed explanation. Hope that helps!
Hi Morganx2, please call our front desk for more details at 570.226.4388.
Yes - my kids did and loved it
We do not provide fishing poles, but they are available to borrow from the Lake Wallenpaupack Visitors Center. We would recommend bringing your own Mountain Bikes but if you are looking for a road bike in town, our sister property, The Settlers Inn has bikes to borrow in the town of Hawley.
Hello, some of our rooms have fridges but not all. Yes we are pet friendly but there are some restrictions. Please call our front desk for all the details 570.226.4388!
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PRICE RANGE
$198 - $383 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
ALSO KNOWN AS
ehrhardt`s waterfront hotel hawley
FORMERLY KNOWN AS
Ehrhardt's Waterfront Resort
LOCATION
United StatesPennsylvaniaPocono Mountains RegionHawley
NUMBER OF ROOMS
29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Silver Birches Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Silver Birches Resort?
Nearby attractions include Masters Of The Skies (4.1 miles), Lake Wallenpaupack (2.5 miles), and Harmony In The Woods (2.8 miles).
What are some of the property amenities at Silver Birches Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, a pool, and an on-site restaurant.
Which room amenities are available at Silver Birches Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Silver Birches Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Silver Birches Resort?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Silver Birches Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Settlers Inn, The Ridge Italian Grille & Bar, and The Boathouse Restaurant.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Silver Birches Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool during their stay.
Does Silver Birches Resort have any great views?
Yes, guests often enjoy the harbor view available here.