Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Central Library in Copley Square - various times
The Boston Common Frog Pond - various times
Simoni Skating Rink - various times
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center - 10:00 AM
South Boston Branch Library - 10:30 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Faneuil Branch Boston Public Library - 10:30 AM
Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center - 10:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Thomas Michael Menino Convention and Exhibition Center - 10:00 AM
Discovery Museums - 1:00 PM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Museum of African American History - various times Pick
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Boston Children's Museum - 9:00 AM
Harvard Museum of Natural History - 9:00 AM
Grove Hall Branch Library - 10:30 AM
Davio's Northern Italian Steakhouse - 5:00 PM
Central Library in Copley Square - various times
Activity Guides
- Beaches & Lakes
- Best Of Lists
- Birthday Parties
- Boats
- Boredom Busters
- Camps
- Childcare
- Christmas/Hanukkah
- City Guides
- City Hacks
- Classes & Enrichment
- Community
- Crafts & Recipes
- Earth Kids
- Easter
- Fairs & Festivals
- Fall Activities
- Family Travel
- Farms & U-Pick
- Free Activities
- GoList
- Halloween
- Holidays
- Hotels & Resorts
- Indoor Activities
- Museums
- News & Openings
- Outdoors
- Parent Talk
- Parks & Playgrounds
- Play Gyms & Sports Centers
- Pools & Spray Parks
- Preschools & Schools
- Restaurants
- Shows
- Skiing & Winter Sports
- Special Needs
- Special Occasions
- Sports
- Spring Activities
- STEM
- Stores & Services
- Summer Activities
- Theme & Water Parks
- Trains, Dinos & Heroes
- TV, Film & Movies
- Virtual
- Visitors Guide
- Weekend Events
- Weekend Trips
- Winter Activities
- Zoos & Gardens
Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi: Poconos Bed & Breakfast with a Twist
The Pocono Mountains are my new favorite destination for family vacations near NYC. With incredible natural beauty so close to New York CIty and Philadelphia, tons of things to do with kids and places to eat, the Poconos is a great place to vacation with kids year-round. But the abundance of choices isn't limited to things to do in the Poconos. There are as many different types of places to stay as there are fun activities, from all-inclusive resorts to dude ranches to house rentals in lake communities.
Choosing where to stay is an important factor when planning your vacation since it will dictate your access to activities. Most people who vacation in the Poconos either stay at a resort for access to the amenities and activities the resort offers or rent a house in a lake community, which may have a clubhouse and other activities in addition to fun on the lake. All-inclusive resorts in the Poconos are lovely, but can be pricey. And renting a house usually means at least a week-long commitment.
There's a new Pocono vacation lodging option that offers the amenities of a house rental in a lake community without the expense and commitment of renting an entire house. Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi is a bed and breakfast in Pocono Pines, PA. It was recently purchased and restored by Lake Naomi Club, which bills itself as the only five star platinum club community in the Northeast. What that means for you is a lovely, inexpensive place to stay in the Poconos with all the amenities of a lake community.
OUR LATEST VIDEOS
Completely renovated last year, Mountaintop Lodge is cosy and cute, the beds are comfortable and the staff is helpful and welcoming. The on-site bakery makes delicious food served at the included breakfast as well as for sale in the bake shop. One highlight of the trip for me was the included breakfast, where I enjoyed the best quiche I have ever had, baked on premises.
The best room for a family of four or five at Mountaintop Lodge is the two bedroom suite in the main lodge. It offers two rooms, one with a queen bed and the other with two twins, plus a single fold out couch. Pack and plays can also be provided on request. Several other rooms offer queen beds with double fold out couches which can accommodate many families comfortably as well. We stayed in the "cabins", a row of attached rooms a few steps from the main lodge that offer fireplaces and jacuzzis. My kids were so excited about the two-person jacuzzi tub in our room, especially when my son realized that the wall mirror was positioned just right so that he could watch tv from the tub. But these rooms are a little smaller and with the jacuzzi tub right in the bedroom, don't offer much privacy. I would probably pick a room more suited to families next time.
All guests of Mountaintop Lodge are provided with passes to the Lake Naomi Club. The Lodge is a ten mile drive or 1/4 mile walk to the the Clubhouse and Club Beach areas where you can swim, rent a canoe, sailboat or kayak. The nearby community center offers an outdoor pool with water slide, diving boards and kiddie pool, tennis courts, 9 hole golf course and a beautiful community center with a fitness gym, indoor pool, game room, activity rooms and outdoor play areas.
On its own, Mountaintop Lodge is a pleasant bed and breakfast in the Pocono Mountains, but with the bountiful amenities and activities available through the Lake Naomi Club, it is a great value and terrific option for a family getaway. At the time of writing, rooms start at just $230 per night for a family of four.
Find out more about Mountaintop Lodge and Lake Naomi Club. Plan your Poconos vacation with our Poconos Family Vacation Guide.
Free or reduced price accommodations were provided for the purposes of this review. All of the opinions and experiences described in this review are mine alone.
