Nearly a century ago, families came to the Pocono Mountains to escape the cities, camp beside the waterfalls, and spend weeks in the woods near what is now George W. Childs Park. This is the story of how Babbling Brook Cottages became part of that original Pocono escape tradition, and why places like this are becoming harder to find.

First-time guests often arrive with a plan. What they don’t expect is how quickly they slow down, settle in, and start experiencing something different.

Recognition is never something we expect, but always something we take seriously. This quiet moment gave us a chance to pause and reflect on what Babbling Brook Cottages has become—through steady care, thoughtful design, and the guests who continue to return to it.

Midweek stays offer something weekends often can’t—space, quiet, and a slower rhythm. Just a short drive from NYC and Philadelphia, Babbling Brook Cottages sits within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, where the pace softens and the days feel more your own.

5 Free can't miss hiking trails with waterfalls and why Babbling Brook Cottages is the place to stay when looking to escape to the Poconos.