Lisa Altman, co-owner of Four Seasons for Fun Bed & Breakfast in Lakeville, shows us around the homey living room and spacious kitchen where she greets guests every morning with a warm, fresh breakfast.

“I love to feed people, and the kitchen has been a dream of mine. Being able to share that with people, and cook and serve them, brings me joy,” Lisa smiled.

The sunroom, great for dining and year-round relaxation. Homemade cookies, a special touch to the fully stocked coffee and tea bar.

Lisa and her partner, Dante Pennacchia, are New York natives who decided to relocate to the Poconos and build their dream bed and breakfast after Lisa visited the region for a girls’ getaway. The couple came up with their big plan while out celebrating a hockey game victory.

“We drafted a preliminary plan on a napkin at the bar and said, ‘alright, we'll start here.’ Then five years of design, two years and twenty days of construction, and here we are,” they laughed.

Four Seasons for Fun offers seven modern guest suites, including an all-accessible, wheelchair-friendly room. Each is named after an indigenous flower in the area, and the floral door designs were painted by a local artist. Much of what you see was sourced locally, from the furniture to decorations.

The round bed in one romantic room pays homage to the Poconos’ honeymoon era. Guests can book special packages and add-ons, such as the romance package. Suites can also be conjoined to accommodate larger groups, like bridal parties and girls’ getaways.

“The big draw that people come to the area for is Lake Wallenpaupack, but also your small towns like Hawley and Honesdale. There's always a festival, and those draw people in. Being a bed and breakfast, this gives guests a different experience than some of the other lodging options in the area,” Lisa and Dante explained.

Adding to that experience is an outdoor area with a fire pit, seasonal pool, sauna, hot tub, cabana room, and patio kitchen where Lisa cooks her famous breakfast in the warmer months. They've served guests from all over the country and world.

“It's very rewarding and fills our hearts with joy, especially when people leave and they're hugging us goodbye like we're family. It’s just so touching. My dad said if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life,” they added.

After spending an afternoon in Wayne County, it’s time to travel about an hour away to Monroe County for the second stop for Pt. 1 of Touring Pocono Bed & Breakfasts; Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi in Pocono Pines.

Hospitality manager Carolyn Keiper takes us through the different rooms, in various sizes and styles. There are ten rooms in the main house, and four cabin suites in a separate building. Plus, a coffee shop on-site is open to the public seven days a week, and made-to-order breakfast is included in your stay.

“I like to say we are kind of the center of the Poconos. You can do day trips to almost anywhere with no more than a 20 or 30-minute drive," Carolyn explained.

A unique perk of staying overnight here, guests receive temporary membership to the exclusive Lake Naomi Club nearby.

“Without owning a home in Lake Naomi or purchasing membership to Lake Naomi, it's the only way to use the amenities. There's a 277-acre lake, seven beaches, two outdoor pools, a community center with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room, hot tub, fitness center. We have a nine-hole golf course, an 18-court tennis court, and a ten-court pickleball center. So, lots and lots to do,” Carolyn explained.

The lodge was built as a hotel in 1928, servicing travelers from a former train stop across the street. The property changed hands and uses throughout the decades, eventually purchased by Lake Naomi and restored to its former glory as a bed and breakfast in 2012.

“You're not just a name here, you're actually part of the family when you check in,” Carolyn smiled.

Throughout the rooms and common areas at Mountaintop Lodge at Lake Naomi, you’ll notice a common theme: mountain rustic.

“We have vintage sporting equipment on the walls and old ice cutting equipment because a lot of the lakes in the area were originally made for ice harvesting. We have pictures of Tobyhanna, and the different equipment used. We also have old skis, snowshoes and toboggans displayed to show things the Pocono Mountains were originally built on,” she said.

Join us for Pt. 2 of Touring Pocono Bed & Breakfasts, with stops in Pike and Carbon counties, in the May episode of Pocono Mountains Magazine!