Pocono Lake pairs time in the wooded Poconos with family stops at 940 Golf N' Fun and separate outings to Tobyhanna State Park or Jack Frost Big Boulder. Keep your stay unhurried, choosing a home base for time together and leaving room for lake recreation, a park afternoon, or a winter ski day nearby.
Yes, 5 of our Pocono Lake homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 248 of our Pocono Lake vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Pocono Lake team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Build your getaway around the experiences that matter most to your group, whether that's miniature golf with the kids, time outdoors, or skiing at nearby mountains. As you compare Pocono Lake vacation rentals, weigh the home's location against your planned outings and choose a layout that suits your group rather than assuming every stay offers the same lake access.
Each home is unique, and amenities, parking, pet policies, and community access vary by home. Review the listing's details before booking, especially if a beach, pool, or other shared facility is central to your plans.
Start with a family outing in Pocono Lake, then save a separate half-day or full-day for the surrounding region. Nearby parks and ski mountains offer different experiences without needing to fill every day of your stay.
On Route 940 in Pocono Lake, 940 Golf N' Fun combines an 18-hole miniature golf course with a driving range, game room, and ice cream. It's a good fit for families and friends who want a shorter outing between longer days exploring the Poconos.
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Pair meals with the direction you're already heading rather than treating every restaurant as a separate outing. Nearby Pocono Pines offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and takeout at Jubilee Restaurant, while Lake Harmony adds a breakfast-and-lunch option at Piggy's when your plans take you toward that area.
Jubilee Restaurant has served the Pocono Pines community for more than five decades and offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and children's menus. Its takeout options work well when you'd rather bring a meal back to your home base.
Piggy's Restaurant on North Lake Drive serves breakfast and lunch in Lake Harmony, with an ice-cream shop and gift shop also on site. Consider it for a daytime meal during an outing in that area rather than a dinner plan.
Use Pocono Lake as your home base and choose one regional outing at a time. These trips add lake recreation, skiing, or railroad history without turning your stay into a checklist of stops.
A nearby drive to the Tobyhanna area gives you a half-day or full-day outdoors at a state park with a lake, hiking, boating, and picnicking. Families and outdoor travelers can keep the visit simple, while remembering that the beach and other facilities operate on seasonal schedules.
Head west of Pocono Lake for a dedicated winter outing at Jack Frost near White Haven or Big Boulder in Lake Harmony, rather than treating the two mountains as one arrival point. A half-day can suit a shorter ski plan, while a full day leaves more room for skiing, snowboarding, or lessons; operations depend on the season and current conditions.
Allow a longer regional drive north to Scranton and make Steamtown a half-day visit or the focus of a full-day outing. Railroad exhibits and historic locomotives offer a change of pace for families and history enthusiasts, with train rides available on scheduled dates rather than automatically included in every visit.
