Jennifer and I had a great time at The Inn at Hickory Run. There is simply not a better bed and breakfast in the Poconos...or anywhere else that I can think of.

Their attention to detail, the breakfasts/snacks and room cleanliness were all top notch. From the moment we stepped into the Inn, we felt right at home. Their suggestions of places to eat were also fantastic. I could see taking a trip just to eat at the Powerhouse again!

Jennifer and I will be back and we plan to bring friends and family. Our stay could not have been better.

The entire staff was great. Every time we needed anything, they helped us. I couldn't think of anything to make our stay better.

All our best,
Dan and Jen

A fairly secluded inn on the southwestern side of the poconos.

Nice change of pace from the three Victorian style B&B’s we’ve enjoyed up to this point. Appropriate focus on natural building materials (wood, stone) given its location adjacent to the large state park. The place is brand new, and was designed from the start to be used as a B&B, as opposed to being retrofitted. Everything was very clean. Good breakfasts in the morning, although our enjoyment was probably enhanced by the conversations we struck up with Dave and the other guests. Speaking of Dave, its hard to imagine a more attentive inn keeper. While we enjoyed our stay at other B&Bs, we always felt like we were a guest in someone else's home. At this Inn we quickly felt at home as we spent time chatting, watching tv, and munching on nighttime snacks with Dave and the other guests. We also enjoyed the quiet evenings and privacy of sleeping in a wooded environment. A nice balance. Given the amenities and service, we think this is an excellent value.

The fire places work so well you might end up opening a window if it gets too hot (Dave doesn’t mind – actually, he suggested it). We stayed in the Cherry Room, which is the most secluded of the rooms. The room includes 2 windows in the bedroom and 1 in the bathroom which overlook the side and rear of the property. This room opens into the dining area, while the others open into the main room with the tall fireplace. We got a look at all the rooms – all charming.

Local dining options: the Powerhouse can be expensive, depending on what you pick on the menu. Dave had a coupon for the guests that stayed during our weekend there though. (Altogether 3 positive reviews). Forks is a smaller, contemporary style restaurant with a nice bar. I liked the plasmas on the wall that were tuned to the AFC playoff game (and appreciated that they flipped over for commentary on the NFL network once 60 minutes started).

Things to do: We were intent on skiing, and found that Jack Frost and Big Boulder were only about 20 minutes away. Camelback isn’t that much further. 30 minutes to Jim Thorpe / Mauch Chaunk. We didn’t expect to do much hiking (given the rainy weather), but ended up enjoying 2 trails in the state park on Dave’s suggestion. Try the Shades of Death trail (not kidding, its on the map) if you don’t want to bother with mud on a rainy day. There are some nice trails in the park. Dave knows the trails well and he can help to guide you to a trail to match your interests.

We had a VERY relaxing and nice time staying at The Inn at Hickory Run for the 3-day weekend. We absolutely loved the room-the fireplace and hot tub IN THE ROOM made it a very romantic getaway for our anniversary. The staff was so helpful with special accommodations such as roses in our room. The breakfasts were delicious and to die for! The afternoon appetizers and evening desserts were unexpected and much appreciated. The Inn was VERY clean, and the staff was extremely friendly and attentive to anything we requested. We would definitely recommend the Inn at Hickory Run to family and friends looking for a relaxing time away with many amenities that your B&B has to offer! It was a wonderful weekend!

Jon

We're afraid to say too much about this wonderful and beautiful place for fear that it will become so popular that we'll never be able to get a reservation here again. ( We were treated royally. Breakfasts were excellent. The room was very clean and neat as a pin. The owner was very gracious and very considerate and very helpful.) We had a great dinner at Macaluso's at The Lantern in Nesquehoning ( about 30 minutes away). We hiked trails in Hickory Run State Park, and toured the Lehigh Gorge. Had an excellent weekend. We are now planning to return. ( The only negative was the weather ........ which wasn't too bad after all.) Obviously, we are looking forward to returning to this hide-away ASAP. Frank and Mary, Reading PA