Nothing says Pocono winter like coming in from the slopes or a snowy walk to a fire in the living room. Every home on this page has a fireplace.
They're just as good in fall, when the leaves turn and the nights get cool. Pair one with our ski and fall colors guides to plan the trip.
Great for
- Ski weekends: warm up by the fire after a day on the mountain.
- Fall foliage trips, when evenings turn chilly.
- Couples' getaways and quiet winter weekends with a book and a blanket.
Fireplace safety (from the U.S. Fire Administration)
- Keep a glass or metal screen in front of the fireplace so sparks and embers can't jump out.
- Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet away from the fireplace.
- Don't burn paper in the fireplace.
- Put the fire out before you go to sleep or leave the house.
- Put ashes in a metal container with a lid, and set it outside at least 10 feet from the house.
- For gas fireplaces, keep the on switch and remote out of children's reach.
Carbon monoxide: know the signs
Any home with a fireplace should have carbon monoxide (CO) alarms. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) recommends one on each level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, weakness, nausea, vomiting, sleepiness and confusion. If you suspect CO poisoning, CPSC says to get outside to fresh air right away, then call 911. If an alarm chirps or seems missing, tell your host.
