At Liberty Homes, we specialize in building great vacation homes in the Poconos of Northeast PA. If you are in the market for a second home, cabin or vacation home we can build on your land, one of our 6 great communities or we can even help you find the perfect place to build your dream vacation home.

There are many great things to see and do in the Poconos area. One destination that tops many lists is the town of Jim Thorpe. But many people are unaware that the town they currently know as Jim Thorpe (“The Swiss Alps of America”) began its existence in 1815 as the village of Coalville—so named because of its close proximity to a major anthracite coal seam that brought miners to the area. In 1918 it was established at Mauch Chunk—"Mountain of the Sleeping Bear," the Lenni Lenape Indian name for the nearby mountain.

Hearing the name Camelot Forest may conjure up images of King Arthur, Lady Guinevere, Sir Lancelot, and the rest of the Knights of the Round Table. It’s a fairly safe bet, however, that Arthur—in all of his splendor—was never as comfortable in his Camelot as the residents of Camelot Forest in the Poconos. Camelot Forest is just one of the areas where Liberty Homes builds comfortable and inviting homes for vacationing, retirement living, or year-round family living.

In case you hadn’t noticed, water parks have become a big thing all across the country. And speaking of big things, you might not even be aware that the Poconos is home to the biggest indoor water park in all of the United States! Of course, Poconos residents (and visitors) have more than one water park from which to choose. Still, there’s no need to stress out about which one is right for you. Relax and glance through this Complete Guide to Water Parks in the Poconos.  Then grab an inner tube, slip on your sunglasses, and chill out this summer!

There are always plenty of activities going on around the Poconos, but that’s especially true around the 4^th of July. Some people like to hike. Some get together with friends for a cookout. Others just kick back and enjoy the great natural scenery.

When people think about investing, they tend to think in terms of ROI (Return on Investment) and about when they’ll actually see that return. That’s smart, but there are some kinds of investments that pay additional dividends that can’t be measured financially. Those who consider investing a Poconos home really need to do both. Let’s take a look at why perhaps you should invest in the Poconos.

A lot of people think of the Poconos Mountains region as a nice place to visit. In fact, according to the Poconos Mountains Visitors Bureau, almost 24 million people visit the area every year! Some people have discovered that—while visiting is nice—actually living in the Poconos is even better! What is it that attracts people to the area?

When most people think of life in the Poconos they think about a place where they can get away from it all and enjoy the adventures of living in a less urban area. There are times, however, when Poconos residents do need to get to surrounding towns and cities—for work, for visiting families, or for other reasons.  The good news is that you can get there from here . . . and to be honest, it doesn’t take all that long.

If you have school-aged children and are thinking about building a new home in the Poconos, there’s little doubt that the schools in the area will be high on your list of important considerations. Here’s a guide to Poconos schools that will provide you with some of the essential information you’ll need to know.

If you’re one of those people who dream about a comfortable life on a quiet lakefront, Locust Lake Village in the Poconos may be just what you’re looking for.