The December 29th issue of the Pocono Record's Real Estate section featured an article on buying a vacation home. It quoted an article in Marketwatch.com in which the Poconos ranked 3rd in the top 10 places to buy a vacation home in the US. Based on the sales price and potential rental income, along with the 4 Seasons of recreation offered and the close proximity to Manhattan - it is a gem; I'd have to agree with the article.