Saturday, June 1, 2013
Lake Time in the Poconos
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Spring Time in the Poconos - Winter's Twin Sister
Spring time in the Pocono Mountains means one last snowboarding event at Big Boulder! One more sunny afternoon spent in the slopes at Jack Frost Mountain! It means one more long weekend away in your ski resort homes at Jack Frost's Snow Ridge Village or Big Boulder's Midlakes or Blue Heron units for another cold snowy weekend spent skiing, tubing, boarding and more!
See Old Man Winter don't let ho of the Poconos until somewhere around mid April and even then the threat of a snowstorm is Real!
Get your winter fun on here in the Poconos! Let me help you find the perfect getaway home!
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Friday, February 1, 2013
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The Poconos is very well known for it's wildlife. Everyone in the Poconos has seen a whitetail deer or black bear at some point in their Pocono experience.You can't drive anywhere through the Beautiful Pocono Mountains without stumbling upon a Breath Taking Mountainside, View of Never Ending Mountains, or a Lake full of Fish. Pa Gamelands are another niche to Pocono Homes with some homes backing right up to Gamelands. This three story Gameland bordering Chalet located in Arrowhead Lakes Community is Beautiful for a Getaway to the Poconos. This home sleeps 14-16 people comfortably. It is almost brand new, and it is big enough for two families or a perfect family get together or reunion. This home has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom, a living room, dining room, a loft, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, stove, and a microwave. Some fun extras to this Lovely Chalet include a deck with furniture, a propane grill, a propane fireplace, playstation 2, stereo, high speed internet, 4 color TVs, air conditioning unit, and of course it borders the Pa Gamelands. There is a huge deck facing the Gamelands and Wildlife. This home is also in great location to some of Arrowhead's funest amenities including a sandy beach, pool, and playground! Book this Beauty for you, your family, and friends today! Arrowhead Lakes is a private Gated Community in Pocono Lake. Amenities include 4 beaches, 3 pools, 2 lakes, basketball & tennis courts, and a lodge with a full fitness center and computer stations.
Some Upcoming Pocono Mountain Events!
Pocono Festivities are running wild throughout the mountain this winter season. Many of our Resorts, Communities, and Towns hold many different events for its residents to enjoy the winter season to the fullest. Winter time is prime time in the Pocono Mountains whether its Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Sledding, Icefishing, Iceskating, and some simple winter time festivities. There is something for everyone here in the Poconos. One of our corner stone towns known as Stroudsburg Pa ( home to the Sherman Theater), celebrates winter in many ways. Downtown Stroudsburg will be hosting the Fourth Annual Ice Festival during Presidents' Weekend. There will be a live ice carving demonstration of a five-block larger than life throne on the corner of 7th and Main Street. There will be amazing three dimensional ice sculptures displayed throughout Downtown Stroudsburg in front of many of the great stores. Enjoy hot cocoa or hot apple cider at Sarah's Corner Cafe.
Another fun festivity coming on March 3rd, 2013 is the 11th annual Chili and Wing Cook off! A perfect event for those food lovers who love to eat and have a good time. Sponsored by the Pocono Lake Region Chamber of Commerce. Taste, judge, and vote for your favorite wings and chili. Businesses or individuals are welcome to enter free of charge. Enjoy live entertainment provided by Emerald Entertainment and Abbey Road.
Come to the Pocono Mountains and enjoy these fun filled festivities with your fellow Poconoans!
Pocono Mountain Winter Festivities!
Here in the Pocono Mountains we have an abundance of Fun Festivities all year long for all of the tourists and the full time Poconoans. Here is a list of some fun filled Pocono Mountain Events that are going to be taking place this winter all across the Mountain!
Down in the tiny town of Milford PA there is a free admission to the Winter Lights Festival which is holding it's final weekend of festivities 2/1/13 and 2/2/13. Nestled within the historic and charming village of Milford, a mystical luminance of a winter's light will fill the air. During the Winter Lights Festival, the town will be aglow with ice presentations, dance ensembles, mac and cheese contest, puppeteer and much more. The festival is free of charge. The closing ceremony will feature local champion Jordan Hartey. Donations are accepted and will go toward next years festival.
Many events happen in one of the Pocono Mountain'smost historic and popular towns Jim Thorpe Pa all year round. Jim Thorpe Winterfest happens the weekend of 2/16/13 and 2/17/13. A mix of family-friendly activities, special shopping and dining promotions, and Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun this Presidents' Day weekend. The festival will also feature ice and wood carvers, the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce fundraiser Mug Walk, live strolling music up and down Broadway and much more.
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Valentines Day Special At Split Rock Resort!
Many fun events coming up here in the lovely Pocono Mountains. The Poconos has its very own entertainment and festivities all year round at our Pocono Communities and Pocono Resorts. A very special Resort located in the tiny town of Lake Harmony known as Split Rock is a true Pocono Favorite sponsoring some of the funnest events that happen here in the Poconos. Split Rock Resort has many fun things including its own golf course, movie theater, waterpark, and it is only minutes away from the famous Jack Frost & Big Boulder Ski Resorts. This upcoming Valentines Day take a trip and book yourself into one of Split rock's finest sweets. Split rock offers its Romance Package for this year's day of love and romance. You and your partner may choose from delicious dishes including pasta pescatore, pancetta chicken, and grilled lamb chops. The Romance Package includes champagne, chocolate covered strawberries, a deluxe suite, and friday morning breakfast.
Split Rock Resort is a four season family resort that includes the following - an indoor waterpark, 27 holes of championship golf, 18 hole miniature golf course, 2 indoor pools, 1 outdoor pool, swimming lagoon, 3 indoor tennis courts and 8 outdoor (6 clay and 2 all-weather) courts, racquetball, archery, bocci ball, shuffleboard, softball, volleyball, fully equipped fitness center, massage center, whirlpools, steam rooms, video arcade, billiards room, 8 lane bowling alley, movie theater, gift shop, video rentals, fishing, and paddle boats all on site.
Some Fun Events At Big Boulder & Jack Frost Mountain!
Here in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania we have some of the funnest Resorts that you could find. Winter time in the Poconos means Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Ice Fishing,and many other Winter Sports that brings the crowds from all over the country to our Beautiful little spot on this Mountain in the Northeast. Jack Frost Mountain & Big Boulder Resort are two of our most visited Resorts in the Poconos! It is truly a Winter Wonderland. Here are some fun events coming up at Jack Frost and Big Boulder!
Live Entertainment at the T Bar in Big Boulder throughout the month of February 2013. Many fun acts including UUU, Mother Nature's Sons, YMI, Pair of Nuts, Goodman Fiske, and UUU Duo.
Big Boulder Park will be throwing a Wing Bowl. They are partaking in the Wing Bowl of Philadelphia on February 1st, 2013. That's this Friday!
Race Day at Jack Frost will be racing against other areas on February 9th, 2013.
Many fun events are still on the way all winter long at Big Boulder & Jack Frost and all of your favorite Pocono Resorts. It's warm today, but that won't last long. There is more snow in the forecast for this week. Winter is still here and strong in the Pocono Mountains!
Friday, January 25, 2013
Private And Woodsy Community Surrounded By Gamelands
The Pa Gamelands are another niche to Pocono Homes with some homes backing right up to Gamelands. You can't drive anywhere through the Beautiful Pocono Mountains without stumbling upon a Breath Taking Mountainside, View of Never Ending Mountains, or a Lake full of Fish. PA State Gamelands are all over the Poconos making Our Area a Hunters Paradise! Thornhurst PA is a big part of the Pocono Mountains, and it is very secluded in an almost Fairytale like setting! It is the Perfect Place for all of the Nature Lovers because it provides a number of Hiking Trails and much Wildlife including Whitetail Deer, Chipmunks, Groundhogs, Foxes, Owls, Turtles, Black Bear, Wild Turkey, Woodpeckers, and so much more! It is also the most Exclusive Place in almost the entire Pocono Mountain area for Hunters. Thornhurst is basically a Small Forest in the Mountains! It is Completely Surrounded by Pa Gamelands. The Lackawanna State Forest Engulfs this tight knit Community bringing you the Perfect Peaceful Serenity that the Pocono Mountains has to offer. Thornhurst Country Club Estates offers many amenities including a swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis courts, clubhouse, and a 9 hole golfcourse. Thornhurst is also great in location being near some Pocono Attractions including Mohegan Sun Casino, Mount Airy Casino, Pocono Raceway, Pocono Ski Resorts , and it is completely surrounded by the Lackawanna State Forest!
Pocono Mountain Rental Home In Blakeslee
The Pocono Mountain Tourists are beginning to flood into the Area for the Pocono's premiere time of year known as Ski Season. Pocono Rental Homes are being booked everyday for the Winter Time Festivities that go on every year here in the Pocono Mountains. Many folks are looking to get them, their families, and their friends checked into a lovely Pocono Rental Home in one of our Private Communities, but if you're looking for more privacy in your Pocono Winter Experience there are homes that are out of Communities. This home located in the tiny town of Blakeslee is near many Pocono Resorts and Attractions, and sleeps 7 people comfortably. This home comes with your standard living appliances such as stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, dryer, and washer machine. Some extras in this rental home are color tv, stereo system, dvd player, a screen porch, deck and furniture, charcoal grill, high speed internet, and a wood stove fireplace. This is a perfect cozy home for those looking to enjoy Ski Season in the Poconos. Bring your Snow Toys when you check in because this home is close to snowmobile trails, atv trails, skirmish, and Pocono Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder and Jack Frost Mountain. It's only minutes away! Some other fun attractions are close by such as Split Rock Resort, Mount Airy Casino, and The Crossing Shopping Outlets. All sides of this home are tucked away in the woods!
Winter Week - $700
Winter Weekend - $500
Offseason Week - $600
Offseason Weekend - $400
Extra Night - $100
Holiday - $100
Security - $250 Unless Race or NYE then $500
Reservation - $10
A Pocono Ski Resort Favorite In Lake Harmony
Whether it is a Single Family Home Close to the Slopes or Condo/Townhome Living Close to Big Boulder Lake and the Slopes, there is something for Everyone at Big Boulder. The Legendary Big Boulder Resort is Located in Lake Harmony just off of Route 903 in the Pocono Mountains. Get your Spot in Big Boulder right on the 175 Acre Boulder Lake, or find a Perfect Pocono Mountain Home right near the Slopes of Big Boulder. Winter comes first here so when you think of Big Boulder, Think Snow! Big Boulder 50% of its overall Terrain to Park Features. The Base Elevation is 1,700 Feet with a Summit Elevation of 2,175 Feet, and a Vertical Drop of 475 Feet. Big Boulder Proudly Boasts the most Progressive and Innovative Terrain Park Program. At Big Boulder, there are 15 Different Slopes, and they are Arranged so that even if you aren't the Sharpest Skiier, you can still enjoy the Slopes and winter Time Fun at Big Boulder. The Best Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow Tubing, and Terrain Parks in the Pocono Mountains can only be found at Big Boulder, and they are the Ideal Destination for your Perfect Winter Retreat to the Scenic Pocono Mountains.
4 Beginner Slopes
3 Intermediate Slopes
3 Difficult Slopes
5 Terrain Parks
8 Lifts- 2 Triples, 5 Doubles, 1 Ski Carpet
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Tattoo Convention At The Sherman Theater In Stroudsburg!
In downtown Stroudsburg there is the legendary Sherman Theater. It is located just downtown on Main Street which runs through the Pocono Mountain Town of Stroudsburg. The Sherman Theater is known to bring in some great music and bands, and they also have their very own Festivities including art shows, holiday festivities, and many other celebrations. On the weekend of January 25th, 2013 through January 27th, 2013, The Sherman Theater brings all the tattoo and piercing fans to The Rock N Ink Expo. The Sherman Theater Rock N Ink Expo presented by Inkwitch Tattoo is a three-day tattoo and piercing convention for the alternative minded and otherwise, piecing together multiple attractions fit into an entire weekend. Set to feature over two dozen tattoo artists and piercers as well as various vendors. Rock N Ink features some of the regions and the world’s finest artist as they tattoo and pierce people live each day. Each day will feature various events during the course of the expo. There will be live bands, tattoo contests, tattooed beauty pageant and more.
Some Fun Pocono Winter Events
Here in the Pocono Mountains we have an abundance of Fun Festivities all year long for all of the tourists and the full time Poconoans. Here is a list of some fun filled Pocono Mountain Events that are going to be taking place this winter all across the Mountain!
Down in the tiny town of Milford PA there is a free admission to the Winter Lights Festival recurring weekly on Saturday from 1/26/13 throughout 2/2/13. Nestled within the historic and charming village of Milford, a mystical luminance of a winter's light will fill the air. During the Winter Lights Festival, the town will be aglow with ice presentations, dance ensembles, mac and cheese contest, puppeteer and much more. The festival is free of charge. The closing ceremony will feature local champion Jordan Hartey. Donations are accepted and will go toward next years festival.
Many events happen in one of the Pocono Mountain'smost historic and popular towns Jim Thorpe Pa all year round. Jim Thorpe Winterfest happens the weekend of 2/16/13 and 2/17/13. A mix of family-friendly activities, special shopping and dining promotions, and Opera House performances mark a weekend of winter fun this Presidents' Day weekend. The festival will also feature ice and wood carvers, the Jim Thorpe Chamber of Commerce fundraiser Mug Walk, live strolling music up and down Broadway and much more.
Pocono Vacation Rental Home At Split Rock Resort
Weekend or Week Long Getaways in the Pocono Mountains have been getting more and more popular because the Poconos is such a fantastic getaway from the hustle of the big cities. Many from New York City and Philadelphia make a Pocono Mountain Home there very own as a Vacation Rental Getaway.Have a weekend getaway at one of the Pocono Mountain's most exclusive spot Split Rock Resort! Have a getaway in this magnificient home with many features to it. Split Rock is a 4 season resort, but this vacation home is perfect for a wintertime retreat being so close to the ski slopes of Jack Frost & Big Boulder. This 6 bedroom 3 bathroom rental homes sleeps 16 people comfortably. This home has your basic living appliances such as refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Also includes fun extras such as high speed internet, stereo system, videogames, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, and a propane fireplace. It also have a 47 inch big screen television set!!! Book this Perfect Pocono Getaway Vacation Rental Today.
Rates are as Follows:
~ Winter Weekend - $1800
~ Winter Week - $3000
~ New Years Eve - $3300
~ Martin Luther King - $2400
~ Presidents Weekend - $2400
~ Thanksgiving - $2400
~ Christmas - $2400
~ Extra Night - $300
~ Cleaning Fee - $125
~ Reservation Fee - $10
Community - Split Rock Resort
Monday, January 21, 2013
Pocono Winter Festivities At Masthope Mountain
We are known for many things here in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains, but Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, and winter time fun seems to be everyone's personal favorite when it comes to Pocono Living. The Pocono Ski Resorts host many different Winter Sports Fun Festivities all winter long! A very fun part of celebrating Ski Season in the Pocono Mountains is the Pocono Favorite Winter Carnival at Big Bear on Masthope Mountain in Pike County. All kinds of winter fun is to be had! Hit the snow for a fun day filled with ski races, big air competition, rail jams, an all day scavenger hunt and lunch tray races. Head to the rental shop for a free wax and sharpen; or visit the lodge for raffles, live entertainment, and more. The event will be held from 9am-4:30pm. The Rail Jams will begin at 1pm and there is a $5 entrance free. The Race Program will be held from 2-4pm. This event is still quite awhile away taking place on January 27th, 2013, but it is not too far away to start planning to attend this Winter Time Favorite in the Pocono Mountains!
Friday, January 18, 2013
The Beautiful Pocono Gameland Bordering Property.
The Poconos is very well known for it's wildlife. Everyone in the Poconos has seen a whitetail deer or black bear at some point in their Pocono experience. The Pa Gamelands are another niche to Pocono Homes with some homes backing right up to Gamelands. You can't drive anywhere through the Beautiful Pocono Mountains without stumbling upon a Breath Taking Mountainside, View of Never Ending Mountains, or a Lake full of Fish. PA State Gamelands are all over the Poconos making Our Area a Hunters Paradise! A Great Pocono Mountain Home Purchase is that Elusive Pa Gamelands Bordering Property. The entire Pocono Mountain Region includes a vast range of different Pa Gamelands or Pa State Forests, some of which have homes bordering them or backing right up to them! Even many of the Perfect Pocono Mountain Communities themselves back right up to Gamelands! The Gamelands throughout the Pocono Mountains run through many different Communities and Homes all across the Mountain. There is also some of the very best never ending wild life state parks here in the Poconos such as Tobyhanna State Park, Gouldsboro State Park, and Big Pocono. Here's a list of some of the many Pocono Communities that back up to Gamelands or have homes that back right up to Gamelands!
Thornhurst Country Club Estates
Ranch Home Priced Right In Thornhurst. Only 5 Year Old Home
Looking for a home near the Pa Gamelands? This is a lovely Pristine Ranch Home in the Poconos on very well done landscaped lot in the very private, woodsy, and also amenity filled Thornhurst Country Club Estates. Looking to be off the radar and in a community? Thornhurst is for you being right in the heart of The Lackawanna State Forest. Maintenance free with a new stamped concrete walkway leading to the covered porch. This home is also only 5 years old, and it gives you a warm contemporary feeling with cathedral ceilings, crown mouldings, and ledged ceilings in the living room. This home is wired for flat screen TV above the cozy gas fireplace. There are tile, modern carpeting, and wood laminate floors throughout the home. This is a 3 Bedroom, 2 Bathroom, 1,200 Square Feet private home priced right at $155,000. Some fun extras about this lovely ranch is the front covered deck, and the jacuzzi tub & shower. Community Amenities in Thornhurst Country Club Estates include clubhouse, garbage service, golf, outdoor pool, playground, road maintenance, and tennis courts. What a great home for a great price nestled away amongst The Lackawanna State Forest in Thornhurst of the Pocono Mountains!
3 Bedroom
2 Bathroom
1,200 Square Feet
$155,000
Community - Thornhurst Country Club Estates
School District - North Pocono
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Pocono Rental Home In Split Rock Resort
Weekend or Week Long Getaways in the Pocono Mountains have been getting more and more popular because the Poconos is such a fantastic getaway from the hustle of the big cities. Many from New York City and Philadelphia make a Pocono Mountain Home there very own as a Vacation Rental Getaway. Here at Pocono Mountain Lakes Realty we have some spectacular vacation rentals in many of our Perfect Pocono Communities. Have a weekend getaway at one of the Pocono Mountain's most exclusive spot Split Rock Resort! Have a getaway in this magnificient home with many features to it. Split Rock is a 4 season resort, but this vacation home is perfect for a wintertime retreat being so close to the ski slopes of Jack Frost & Big Boulder. This 6 bedroom 3 bathroom rental homes sleeps 16 people comfortably. This home has your basic living appliances such as refrigerator, washer, dryer, stove, microwave, and dishwasher. Also includes fun extras such as high speed internet, stereo system, videogames, air hockey, foosball, ping pong, and a propane fireplace. It also have a 47 inch big screen television set!!! Book this Perfect Pocono Getaway Vacation Rental Today.
Rates are as Follows:
~ Winter Weekend - $1800
~ Winter Week - $3000
~ New Years Eve - $3300
~ Martin Luther King - $2400
~ Presidents Weekend - $2400
~ Thanksgiving - $2400
~ Christmas - $2400
~ Extra Night - $300
~ Cleaning Fee - $125
~ Reservation Fee - $10
~ Security Deposit - $500
Community - Split Rock Resort
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
Come Get Some Snow Here in the Poconos!
Here in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania we have been preparing ourselves for our favorite time of year not only for us, but it is the favorite season for all of the Pocono Tourists who flock here. That would be Ski Season in the Poconos! Ski Season is alive and well here in the Poconos. Last night 1/15/13 we got another taste of snow dropping about 5 inches all over the Mountain. The slopes are ready for all of the winter sport enthusiasts here in the Poconos or just visiting our lovely mountain. This got the snow guns going at your favorite Pocono Ski Resorts such as Big Boulder Ski Resort, Jack Frost Mountain, Camelback Mountain & Resort, and Shawnee Mountain. The snow guns are really working on the ski trails for all the winter sport enthusiasts making their way into the area, and it seems like the snow is here to stay! Big Boulder, Camelback, Shawnee Mountain are only a few areas in which Winter time fun takes place here in the Poconos. Get yourself checked into a Beautiful Log Cabin Home minutes from the slopes in any Pocono Ski Resort. Enjoy a fun filled day of winter time fun, and retreat to your Pocono Mountain Home to get the fireplace roaring with your family.
More Snow Here in the Pocono Mountains!
The snow is here once again in the Pocono Mountains! The night of 1/15/13 we got about 4 or 5 inches of snow. The snowguns are really doing work at your favorite Pocono Ski Resorts! Some look at the Poconos, and see ski season as their absolute favorite part of being in the region. We have already have a few minor dustings, and it's safe to say that old man winter is here to stay. The Poconos has many different options when it comes to skiing. There are some Legendary Pocono Ski Resorts, and some Pocono Communities have their very own Skiing and Winter Recreation Centers. Pocono Winter Time fun includes Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, Sledding, Ice Skating, Ice Fishing, and so much more! Top Notch Ski Resorts call the Pocono Mountains home. Enjoy a total of over 185 Slopes that go from Steep Expert Slopes with challenging Moguls, Moderate Trails for Intermediates, Beginner Hills for Learning, to Awesome Terrain Parks and Half- Pipes. Some of the Pocono Mountain's favorite Ski Resorts are Big Boulder, Jack Frost, Shawnee, and Camelbak Mountain & Resort.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Pocono Mountain Chalet Home In Big Bass Lake
Here in the Pocono Mountains we have some of the most Beautiful Homes you may ever come across. Some of these homes come with a great price as well. The Traditional Mountain Chalet is a big part of what makes Pocono Mountain Home Buying so unique and wonderful. This one of a kind Chalet is located in North Pocono in one of the most amenity rich communities through the Poconos known as Big Bass Lake. This home is a true Mountain Home. This home features ceramic , wall to wall carpet , vinyl exterior, fully finished basement, living room dining room combo, brand new kitchen, cathedral, pellet stove, stone faced fireplace, and a large deck with screen windows and storm doors. This is a perfect all 4 season Pocono Mountain Home for sure. Appliances include clothes washer, refrigerator, electric oven, dryer, and dishwasher. Can you get any better then a 5 bedroom, 3 bathroom , 1,787 square foot Quintessential Mountain Chalet for $199,000?! This one surely won't last long on the market!
5 Bedroom
3 Bathroom
1,787 Square Feet
$199,000
School District - North Pocono
Town - Gouldsboro
Community - Big Bass Lake
Monday, January 14, 2013
Beautiful Lakefront Home in Camelot Forest Community
Lakefront Housing in the Poconos has steadily been the most popular purchase of any home in the Pocono Mountains. There are so many Lakes, Streams, Creeks, and even waterfalls in some areas! Everywhere you look in the Poconos, you are bound to see a lovely lake of some sort. Lakefront Housing in the Poconos gives you the chance to have a lake right in your backyard! This home that is located in the tiny town of Blakeslee in the very private and woodsy Community known as Camelot Forest is truly a Lakefront Beauty. This is a Raised 3 Story Chalet Home featuring a large living room, dining room, full kitchen area, and a large family room right on the first level. This home includes propane heating, central sewer, township roads, and very low Community dues. All four bedrooms have ceiling fans for cooling off in the Summer. This home also boasts some very nice extras including a deck, a bar area, an artificial faced stone fireplace in the living room, an extra room used as a loft, and a hot tub. This home comes with appliances such as washer/dryer, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, refrigerator, self cleaning oven, and a smoke detector. Truly a Pocono Mountain Lakefront Beauty built in 2005 with many different features that make it a great buy!
4 Bedroom
3 Bathroom
2,340 Square Feet
$ 309,900
School District - Pocono Mountain
Community - Camelot Forest
Beautiful, Private, and Cozy Pocono Mountain Community
Penn Forest Streams is a Heavily Wooded Private Community Located just off of Route 903 in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains. This Cozy Community is Comprised of 710 Home Sites within Five Different Sections having 14 miles of moedern roadways. Just 7 Miles North of the County Seat of Carbon County Jim Thorpe, Pa, Penn Forest Streams sits as a Very Scenic and Private Seclusion of Homes that are Nestled into the Beautiful Never Ending Woods of the Pocono Mountains. Being Nestled in the Woods doesn't exclude Penn Forest Streams from the Landmarks and Establishments! Penn Forest is not far from Pocono Raceway, Penns Peak, Fine Dining, Shopping, and much more! Penn Forest Streams is also close to Whitewater Rafting, Skiing, Hiking, Camping, Hunting, Biking, and Paintballing! Community Amenities Include 2 Pools, Security Services, a Clubhouse, Pavillion, Tennis Courts, and Basketball Courts. Penn Forest Streams offers Pocono Mountain Festivities, and they are friendly to events including Community Sponsered BBQs and other social events. With the Average Lot size being around One Acre, it allows for home to Nestle even further into the woods for that 'Forest' Like Setting. This Community is not Gated and does allow Four Wheelers and Golf Carts. Penn Forest Streams offers Homeowners Peace and Tranquility that comes with Pocono Mountain Living at its Very Best!
Come Skiing Down The Slopes of the Pocono Mountains
Big Boulder, Camelback, Shawnee Mountain are only a few areas in which Winter time fun takes place here in the Poconos. Get yourself checked into a Beautiful Log Cabin Home minutes from the slopes in any Pocono Ski Resort. Enjoy a fun filled day of winter time fun, and retreat to your Pocono Mountain Homes to get the fireplace roaring with your family. Camelback Mountain holds many Skiing competitions and events for the top notch Skiiers and Snowboarders. All Resorts are also family oriented full of snow, slopes, terrains, and acres of snow filled Pocono land for winter time sport enthusiasts! Ski Season in the Pocono Mountains has people flooding the entire region for several months. We're feeling a real break in the weather up here, and that leads me to believe that Ski Season is right around the corner in the Poconos! We are known for many things here in the Beautiful Pocono Mountains, but Skiing, Snowboarding, Tubing, and winter time fun seems to be everyone's personal favorite when it comes to Pocono Living. There are many Pocono Resorts and Communities that offer Skiing and winter time fun! If you and your family are looking for a fun and snowy winter time experience then the Pocono Mountains is where you want to be this Winter!
Friday, January 11, 2013
Ski Season Is Here At Big Boulder Resort in the Poconos
Whether it is a Single Family Home Close to the Slopes or Condo/Townhome Living Close to Big Boulder Lake and the Slopes, there is something for Everyone at Big Boulder. The Legendary Big Boulder Resort is Located in Lake Harmony just off of Route 903 in the Pocono Mountains. Get your Spot in Big Boulder right on the 175 Acre Boulder Lake, or find a Perfect Pocono Mountain Home right near the Slopes of Big Boulder. Winter comes first here so when you think of Big Boulder, Think Snow! Big Boulder 50% of its overall Terrain to Park Features. The Base Elevation is 1,700 Feet with a Summit Elevation of 2,175 Feet, and a Vertical Drop of 475 Feet. Big Boulder Proudly Boasts the most Progressive and Innovative Terrain Park Program. At Big Boulder, there are 15 Different Slopes, and they are Arranged so that even if you aren't the Sharpest Skiier, you can still enjoy the Slopes and winter Time Fun at Big Boulder. The Best Skiing, Snowboarding, Snow Tubing, and Terrain Parks in the Pocono Mountains can only be found at Big Boulder, and they are the Ideal Destination for your Perfect Winter Retreat to the Scenic Pocono Mountains.
4 Beginner Slopes
3 Intermediate Slopes
3 Difficult Slopes
5 Terrain Parks
8 Lifts- 2 Triples, 5 Doubles, 1 Ski Carpet
Large Amenity Filled Private Pocono Community
Big Bass Lake is a Perfect, Private, Gated Community in Gouldsboro Pennsylvania of the Pocono Mountains. This Community Provides to its Residents Three Large Private Lakes Flowing with Large Mouth Bass, Sandy Beaches with Protected Swimming Areas, and Water for Sailing, Boating, or Canoeing. Winter Time in Big Bass brings new fun to the Lakes with Ice Skating and Ice Fishing. There are Fully Equipped Playgrounds, Picnic Areas, and Six Professional Laykoid Surface Tennis Courts.Big Bass Lake is a Pocono Mountain Favorite offering it's Two Fully Equipped Recreational Areas for Full Time Residents and Vacationers Year Round. One has a Beautiful Indoor Swimming Pool, Coffee Shop/Snack Bar, A Magnificient View of the Ski Slope and "T" Bar, Sauna, and a Gameroom Including Billiard Shops and Ski Shop. The other Recreation Facility offers it's own Long List of Amenities Including a Connection to the Large Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool, Tennis Courts, Basketball Courts, Tennis Pro Shop, Locker Rooms, Game Rooms, and Facilities for Major Adult Social Functions.The Gouldsboro State Park is also Close By, and The Tobyhanna State Park is only a short drive down Route 380 South. Big Bass Lake is Conveniently Located just off of Route 380 in Gouldsboro PA. Big Bass Lake is also one of the biggest Communities in the Pocono Mountains.
3 Story Lakefront Chalet Home In Camelot Forest
Lakefront Housing in the Poconos has steadily been the most popular purchase of any home in the Pocono Mountains. There are so many Lakes, Streams, Creeks, and even waterfalls in some areas! Everywhere you look in the Poconos, you are bound to see a lovely lake of some sort. Lakefront Housing in the Poconos gives you the chance to have a lake right in your backyard! This home that is located in the tiny town of Blakeslee in the very private and woodsy Community known as Camelot Forest is truly a Lakefront Beauty. This is a Raised 3 Story Chalet Home featuring a large living room, dining room, full kitchen area, and a large family room right on the first level. This home includes propane heating, central sewer, township roads, and very low Community dues. All four bedrooms have ceiling fans for cooling off in the Summer. This home also boasts some very nice extras including a deck, a bar area, an artificial faced stone fireplace in the living room, an extra room used as a loft, and a hot tub. This home comes with appliances such as washer/dryer, dishwasher, electric oven, microwave, refrigerator, self cleaning oven, and a smoke detector. Truly a Pocono Mountain Lakefront Beauty built in 2005 with many different features that make it a great buy!
4 Bedroom
3 Bathroom
2,340 Square Feet
$ 309,900
School District - Pocono Mountain
Community - Camelot Forest
Pocono Rental Home At Jack Frost Mountain.
What better way to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big city then to get yourself checked into a Beautiful Vacation Home in the Lovely Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Vacationing in the Poconos is very popular amongst the city folks especially when Ski Season is right around the corner! Pocono Rental Homes are available all over, and even in Pocono Ski Resorts such as Jack Frost, Big Boulder, Camelback, and Shawnee Mountain. Here is a Beautiful Ski Resort Vacation Home available in Snowride Village at Jack Frost Mountain. This home sleeps 8 people comfortably. Enjoy sitting at the top of the mountains and being minutes away from the slopes at Jack Frost! This home comes with standard living essentials plus extras including stove, microwave, washer, dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator, cable tv, a deck, high spped internet, a wood burning fireplace, 3 color tvs, a dvd player, and a very relaxing jacuzzi hot tub! Relax in your hot tub after a very invigorating day on the slopes of Jack Frost, and then snuggle up next to a nice warm fireplace. Check into this beauty for a Perfect Weekend Getaway during Ski Season in the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Ski Time is Prime Time in the Poconos!
~Weekly - $1100
~Weekend - $700
~Holiday Weekend - $875 Except Christmas and NYE
~Christmas Week - $1575 3-7 nights
~New Years Eve - $1500 3 nights
~Cleaning - $90
~Reservation - $10
~Security - $300 Except Race Weekend and NYE
The Great Waterfront Homes of the Pocono Mountains
Looking to a buy a home in the Pocono Mountains? The Pocono Mountains offers its Home Owners, Second Home Buyers, and Vacation Renters A lot of options. The most popular Home Setting of Choice is the Lakefront Home. Lakefront housing in the Poconos has steadily been the most popular purchase of any home in the Pocono Mountains! Bodies of Water flow throughout the entire Mountain Region. The Lehigh River flows through Amenity Filled Communities such as Bear Creek Lake and Riverside Estates, The Delaware River flows through The Stroudsburg and Deleware Water Gap area, and there are so many Lakes, Streams, Creeks, and even waterfalls in some areas! Everywhere you look in the Poconos, you are bound to see a lovely lake of some sort. Lakefront Housing in the Pocono Mountains gives you the chance to have a lake right in your backyard! There are homes that back up to many different bodies of water here in the Poconos including creeks, streams, rivers, lakees, ponds, and more. Whether it is a Waterfront Home, Lakefront Homes, or any home near the Pocono Waters, it is certainly the BEST buy in the Pocono Mountains. Here are a few Pocono Mountain Communities with some Fantastic Lakefront Homes Available.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Upcoming Concert Events in the Pocono Mountains
Here in the Pocono Mountains we get a lot of top notch acts and concerts. There are plenty of concert venues spread all across the Mountain, and we get some big names. One of those spots is The Legendary Penns Peak in Jim Thorpe Pa. Here is a list of some upcoming concert events coming in early 2013 to Penns Peak!
Dickey Betts & Great Southern this January 12th, 2013. It's a Saturday at 7:30 PM.
Little River Band with Fran Cosmo Friday February 1st, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.
The Pink Floyd Experience on Friday February 15th, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.
Back to the 80s show with Jessie's Girl on Friday February 22nd, 2013 at 9 o clock PM.
Bruce in the USA Saturday February 23rd, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.
Queensryche on Saturday March 9th, 2013 at 8 o clock PM.