Two-Night Stay at Chestnut Grove Resort in the Poconos, PA
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Poconos lodge with a scenic lake cultivates a retro, nostalgic feel with sports tournaments, s'mores roasts, and included family meals
What You Get
Two-night stay in any room, valid for arrival on Friday or Saturday. Includes two breakfasts and two dinners for all guests and two T-shirts ($30 value).
- Option 1: $229, Accommodations for two with $25 additional food and beverage credit (up to $425 value)
- Option 2: $289, Accommodations for four with $50 additional food and beverage credit (up to $550 value)
Book by: 9/28/12
Travel by: 10/28/12Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Throwback Family-Friendly Lodge with Communal Meals and Games
Noel Daniels, the current owner of Chestnut Grove Lodge, has been leading this family-oriented resort for the past 17 summers. But her connection to the resort dates back much further than that: her father-in-law was the social director back in the '50s, and through him, she fell in love with the property's groves of flowering dogwoods, magnolias, and weeping cherries set amid the Poconos.
Life at the lodge still has a distinctly old-fashioned feel; there's a full roster of daily activities, and guests gather for hearty communal meals. "It's like summer camp for the whole family," says Noel, whose own three kids often help out with the daily arts and crafts projects. Although schedules vary, there's always karaoke before dinner and rounds of bingo afterward, as well as a live DJ on Friday and Saturday nights who leads the crowd in classic dances such as the Y.M.C.A., the Macarena, and the Heimlich maneuver. During downtime, check out the private lake, which features a scenic footbridge, a fishing dock, and flocks of resident ducks.
Breakfasts (8 a.m.–10 a.m.) include eggs, bacon, and home fries, and dinners (5 p.m.–7 p.m.) might feature barbecue ribs or chicken scampi. The included dining credit covers anything at the snack bar, from a bacon cheeseburger ($3.25) at lunchtime to a cocktail in the evening. Among the guest rooms, Main Lodge and Poolside units stand closest to the dining hall and activity centers, and Lakeview rooms and standalone Vista cottages overlook the water.
The Poconos, Pennsylvania: Alpine Waterfalls and Autumn Leaves
With its dry, cool mountain air, the Poconos have been a popular vacation spot for New Yorkers since the late 19th century. By now, many of the families staying here have been coming for generations and have carved out their own traditions amid the landscape.
Many visitors make a pilgrimage to Bushkill Falls, about 45 minutes east of the resort. It has eight tiers of waterfalls, and it's affectionately called "the Niagara of Pennsylvania."
A popular way to see the forest—especially during the brilliant fall foliage season—is by riding on horseback. Less than a mile from the resort, staff members at Mountain Creek Riding Stable lead trail rides and horse-drawn wagons through the woods.
Read the Fine Print for important info on travel dates and other restrictions.
Other Details
Room Details
In All Included Rooms
- Standard occupancy: 2 or 4, depending on option purchased
- Maximum occupancy: up to 8, depending on room and availability
- Adding occupants above standard: $50 per night for each additional occupant 21 or older; $25 per night for each additional occupant 20 or younger. Rates include daily breakfast and dinner.
Poolside Rooms
- One king bed and one single bed, bunk beds, or three double beds
- Closest to resort activities
Lakeview Rooms
- One queen bed, bunk beds, and one king bed
- By lake's lower bank
Main Lodge Rooms
- One or two queen beds
- Closest to dining areas
Vista Rooms
- One king bed and one double sofa bed
- Standalone cabin by lake's upper bank
Hotel Policies
- Check in: 2 p.m.
- Check out: 11 a.m.
- Parking: free
- Rollaways: free
- Smoking policy: no smoking inside the property
- Pet policy: pets are not allowed inside the property.
- Accessibility: handicap-accessible rooms are not available.
- Room upgrades: not available
Amenities
- Private stocked lake
- Outdoor pool
- Dining hall and snack bar
- Volleyball, horseshoes, and archery
- Complimentary paddleboats
- Kids' playground and mini golf
- Daily activity schedule
Traveler's Tips
- Onsite chefs can accommodate vegetarian diets or other dining needs; mention dietary restrictions when booking.
- Cots and cribs are available for no extra charge; request them when booking.
Getting There
- By plane: about 44 miles from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE); about 83 miles from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- By car: about 76 miles northwest of Newark