What can I say - this is definitely an interesting place to stay! Old country club plus hotel rooms, complete with creaky floors and plain rooms. The night we arrived, we were the only ones staying there, plus the fact that it was out in the middle of nowhere, the lobby was tiny and no one mans the front desk at night (the establishment is more of a country club than hotel), the stairs were creaky, lighting was dim...I didn't go right to sleep that night. It was just very different than the polished, new Hampton Inn we had stayed in the night before.

As it turned out, it was very unusual for it to be empty, just being that it was the first week school was back in session. Even so, I kind of didn't like staying at a hotel alone, so was determined to check out after our 2nd night (had planned on staying 3). That morning at the continental breakfast (pretty good), we met another couple who were with a golfing group of 16 couples, all staying there that night. An answer to prayer, to tell the truth, so we decided to go ahead and stay.

The grounds behind the club are very nice and we sat and ate lunch on the lawn, looking out over the very hilly golf course. On our 1st day there, we learned that the Appalachain Trail was just off the access road, so we hiked it out and back for 4 miles of hilly, rocky hiking. A real treat for me!

As for the hotel rooms, they were very plain, but clean. The bathroom had been re-modeled and was nice, though it only had a shower. The beds were reasonably comfortable and it was very quiet.

I really do like the little town of Deleware Water Gap, but for a real treat, go to the ice cream shop about 5 miles south, right off of the main road, before getting to the next town (Portland?). HUGE portions of the best ice cream I've ever had!

I would recommend the Water Gap Country Club if you are interested in a golf outing or looking for a clean place with a lot of character (think it was built in the '30's). Oh, BTW, the clubhouse facilities are modern.