The Poconos are at their best over the holidays: ski resorts usually open in early to mid December, towns light their trees, and a big rental house means the whole family can be together under one roof with a kitchen big enough for the holiday meal.
The homes below sleep 10 or more. Holiday weeks book first, so send your request early.
Holiday traditions nearby
Dates for this season are announced through November, so check before you go. In past years these have included:
- Jim Thorpe's Olde Time Christmas on December weekends, with a tree lighting downtown.
- Santa trains on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe.
- The Pocono Lights drive-through light show in Bushkill, from about Thanksgiving to New Year's Eve.
- Tree lightings in Stroudsburg and East Stroudsburg, and Quiet Valley's Old Time Christmas.
- Family New Year's Eve events at Camelback, Kalahari and Skytop Lodge.
Ski season
Most Pocono ski resorts aim to open in December, depending on weather and snowmaking. Jack Frost and Big Boulder are about 5 to 20 minutes from the Lake Harmony, Blakeslee and Albrightsville homes, and Camelback is about 15 to 25 minutes from the homes near Pocono Summit and Long Pond.
