5 Things Moms Need to Know Before Booking in the Poconos
The safety features every family rental should have, what makes a house rainy-day ready, and 10 kid adventures most visitors never hear about.
Your booking checklist
Inside the guide, with boxes you can tick:
- Safety featuresDetectors, anchored dressers, TVs and ovens, hot tub covers
- Rainy-day readyGame rooms, movie rooms and what to look for
- Sleep & kid gearPlus bunk bed basics every parent should know
- Location & seasonsWhat changes from winter to fall
- Beyond the waterpark10 kid adventures, plus sweet treat stops
Get the free guide
A 7-page printable PDF with checklists, a packing list and questions to ask the host.
Kid adventures locals love
Skip the lines. The guide covers 10 family outings with ages, seasons and a tip for each. Here's a peek.
Hickory Run Boulder Field
Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway
Snow tubing at Jack Frost Big Boulder
No. 9 Coal Mine & Museum
A sweet stop kids love
A hands-on farm day
An easy waterfall walk
Animals up close
Pack the whole crew for Indigo Pines
A Blakeslee home base that's rainy-day ready: a game room, an 85" movie room and a bunk room with two full-over-full bunk beds. Walk to the community playground or head 2 minutes to Lake Sinca to swim.
Questions, answered
Is the guide really free?
Yes. Fill out the form and the PDF is yours right away, plus a copy in your inbox.
What ages is it for?
The checklists work for families with babies through teens, and each kid adventure is tagged with the ages it suits best.
Can I print it?
Yes. It's letter size, with real checkboxes you can tick as you compare rentals. It reads well on a phone, too.
Is this a safety inspection?
No. It's a practical checklist to help you ask the right questions. Always supervise children and follow each property's posted rules.