# Hilltop Castle World

> Four rental properties, the Castle, the Mansion, the Farmhouse and the Lodge, within walking distance of each other on one hill in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, in the Pocono Mountains. Groups book one building or several together, for family reunions, celebrations, weddings and company retreats. Booking is online, by date, at each building's page.

## The site

- [Hilltop Castle World — reunions and retreats in the Poconos](https://www.stayathilltop.com/): A building for 6, 16, 26 or 44 on a private 130-acre hill in the Poconos, or all four together for 92. Two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
- [Hilltop Castle — Private 18-Bedroom Castle Rental, Poconos PA](https://www.stayathilltop.com/castle): Hilltop Castle: 18 bedrooms sleeping 44 in the Poconos. Bowling, three pools and a 72-seat theater, two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
- [The Mansion at Hilltop — 11 bedrooms, sleeps 26, Beach Lake PA](https://www.stayathilltop.com/mansion): Eleven bedrooms sleeping 26 on 130 acres in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania. A 36-seat conference room, a 38-seat theater, an outdoor pool and a hot tub room.
- [Hilltop Farmhouse — 7 Bedrooms, Heated Indoor Pool, Sleeps 16](https://www.stayathilltop.com/farmhouse): Seven bedrooms, sixteen guests, an indoor pool heated all year, a sauna, a bar and a billiard room. Poconos, two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
- [Hilltop Lodge — Three-Bedroom Lodge Rental, Pocono Mountains PA](https://www.stayathilltop.com/lodge): Three bedrooms sleeping 6 on 130 acres in Beach Lake, Pennsylvania: a games room, a screened porch over the valley and 4 miles of trails.
- [Family Reunion Venue Near NYC — Hilltop Castle World, Poconos PA](https://www.stayathilltop.com/friends-and-family): A private 130-acre compound two hours from New York City and Philadelphia, sleeping up to 92 in four buildings. Book all four and the hill is yours too.
- [Wedding Venue in the Pocono Mountains — Hilltop Castle World, PA](https://www.stayathilltop.com/weddings): A three-night wedding across all four buildings: 92 staying over, up to 150 at the reception. From $75,000, two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
- [Poconos Corporate Retreat Venue near NYC — Hilltop Castle World](https://www.stayathilltop.com/corporate-retreats): Corporate retreats for 6 to 92 in the Poconos, two hours from NYC and Philadelphia: 39 bedrooms, two conference rooms, two theaters, bowling, five pools.
- [What to do near Hilltop — Poconos, Delaware, Lake Wallenpaupack](https://www.stayathilltop.com/activities): Within an hour of Hilltop: rafting on the Delaware, Narrowsburg, Lake Wallenpaupack, Bethel Woods, skiing at Big Bear, and where to eat in four towns.
- [Catering, a Bartender, Games and Guides](https://www.stayathilltop.com/services): Catering, a bartender, group games, guided walks, a magician and team training, brought to whichever Hilltop building you are staying in.
- [FAQs | Large Group Vacation Rental Poconos | Hilltop PA](https://www.stayathilltop.com/faq): Answers about booking, capacity, pets, what is provided and arriving at Hilltop Castle World — four buildings on 130 private acres in the Poconos.
- [Contact Hilltop Castle World | Beach Lake, Pennsylvania](https://www.stayathilltop.com/contact): Call or text (570) 251-1998, email hello@stayathilltop.com, or send a note. In Beach Lake, Pennsylvania, two hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
- [Hilltop Wearables](https://www.stayathilltop.com/shop): Hilltop T-shirts and hoodies, with your group's name and stay on the back or without, and Hilltop pool towels. Printed to order and shipped to your door.
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.stayathilltop.com/privacy): What the Hilltop Castle World website collects, why, who helps us handle it, and the choices you have.

## Floor plans

- [The Hilltop Castle tour — every room, on the floor plan](https://www.stayathilltop.com/castle/tour): Walk 18 bedrooms, three pools, the bowling alleys and the theater, room by room, with every photograph marked on the Castle’s floor plan.
- [The Hilltop Farmhouse tour — every room, on the floor plan](https://www.stayathilltop.com/farmhouse/tour): Walk the heated indoor pool, 7 bedrooms and the trails, room by room, with every photograph marked on the Farmhouse’s floor plan.
- [The Hilltop Lodge tour — every room, on the floor plan](https://www.stayathilltop.com/lodge/tour): Every room in Hilltop Lodge, with the floor plan beside it: the great room, the screened porch, the games room, the kitchen and the three bedrooms.
- [The Hilltop Mansion tour — every room, on the floor plan](https://www.stayathilltop.com/mansion/tour): Walk 11 bedrooms, the 38-seat theater and the 36-seat conference room, room by room, with every photograph marked on the Mansion’s floor plan.

## Blog

- [20+ Bedroom Vacation Rentals Near NYC: Your Complete Guide](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/20-bedroom-vacation-rentals-near-new-york-city-your-complete-guide): What to ask before booking a rental for 20, 30 or 50 people near New York City, and how Hilltop's four buildings, 39 bedrooms in all, fit together.
- [8 Best Immersive Teambuilding Activities Near NYC](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/8-best-immersive-teambuilding-activities-within-driving-distance-of-nyc): Eight immersive team-building ideas near New York City, from an escape game through twelve hidden rooms in a Pocono castle to puzzle hunts and VR.
- [Can You Rent a Castle for the Weekend? Yes, and Here's How](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/can-you-actually-rent-a-castle-for-the-weekend-yes-and-here-s-how): Yes, you can rent a castle for the weekend, about two hours from New York City and Philadelphia. What you get, who books it, and how to book.
- [Corporate Retreat Ideas That Build Team Culture, Near NYC](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/corporate-retreat-ideas-that-actually-build-team-culture-and-where-to-do-them-near-nyc): Most corporate retreats fail quietly. How to plan one that builds team culture, the formats that work, and a place two hours from New York City to hold it.
- [How to Plan a 50th Birthday Party Everyone Will Remember](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/how-to-plan-a-50th-birthday-party-everyone-will-remember): How to plan a 50th birthday weekend people actually remember: what to settle before you book, and ideas built around the guest of honor.
- [How to Plan a Pocono Mountains Family Reunion for 20 to 100+](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/how-to-plan-a-family-reunion-in-the-pocono-mountains-for-20-to-100-guests): Planning a Pocono Mountains family reunion for 20 to 100+: matching the head count to the beds (92 in all four buildings), and what to settle first.
- [Pocono Mountains Wedding Venues: What to Expect and How to Choose](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/pocono-mountains-wedding-venues-what-to-expect-and-how-to-choose): The kinds of Pocono wedding venue, the questions to ask each one, and how a three-night wedding across all four buildings at Hilltop Castle World works.
- [The Best Corporate Retreat Venues Near New York City in 2026](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/the-best-corporate-retreat-venues-near-new-york-city-in-2026): What to look for in a corporate retreat venue within driving distance of New York City, the regions worth a look, and what Hilltop offers a team.
- [The Best Family Reunion Venues Near NYC (That Aren't Hotels)](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/the-best-family-reunion-venues-near-new-york-city-that-aren-t-hotels): The best family reunion venues near New York City aren't hotels. What to look for instead, and how Hilltop's four buildings in the Poconos fit any family.
- [Large-Group Family Reunion Venues in the Northeast for 2026](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/the-best-large-group-family-reunion-venues-in-the-northeast-for-2026): Where to hold a family reunion for 20, 40 or 90 in the Northeast: what makes a good venue, where to look near NYC, and why we suggest the Poconos.
- [The Top 5 Things to Do in the Summer When Staying at Hilltop](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/the-top-5-things-to-do-in-the-summer-when-staying-at-hilltop): Rafting the Delaware, the trails on the hill, Lake Wallenpaupack, the Narrowsburg farmers' market and dinner in town: five summer favorites from Hilltop.
- [The Ultimate Biohack: Why a Getaway Is the Key to Longevity](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/the-ultimate-biohack-why-your-next-getaway-is-the-key-to-longevity): Skip the supplements and the cold plunge for a weekend. A plain case for rest, time outdoors and long dinners with the people who know you best.
- [Guide to Large Group Vacation Rentals in the Pocono Mountains](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/the-ultimate-guide-to-large-group-vacation-rentals-in-the-pocono-mountains): What to look for when a Pocono rental must sleep 20, 50 or 90 people: the kinds of rental, the amenities that matter, how to budget and where Hilltop fits.
- [Top 5 Places Near NYC & Philly to Host a Milestone Celebration](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/top-5-places-near-nyc-philly-to-host-a-milestone-celebration): Five places near New York City and Philadelphia for a 50th birthday, an anniversary or a retirement, starting with Hilltop Castle World in the Poconos.
- [Vacation Rentals with Indoor Pools Near NYC: A Complete Guide](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/vacation-rentals-with-indoor-pools-near-nyc-a-complete-guide): What to look for in a group rental with an indoor pool near New York City, and the heated indoor pool at Hilltop's Farmhouse, open all year.
- [What It's Like to Rent a Castle Near New York City](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/what-it-s-like-to-rent-a-castle-near-new-york-city): What a stay at Hilltop Castle is really like: 18 bedrooms sleeping 44, a theater, bowling, three pools and a treasure hunt, two hours from New York City.
- [Why Midweek Is the Smartest Time for a Corporate Retreat Near NYC](https://www.stayathilltop.com/post/why-midweek-is-the-smartest-time-for-a-corporate-retreat-near-nyc): Why a Monday-to-Thursday off-site often works better than a weekend: it reads as work, the drive is easier, the week fits, and at Hilltop it costs less.

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