16 Mi to Camelback Resort: Getaway w/ Game Room

My friends and I (four married couples) recently stayed at The Corner at St. Lukes and we were wowed by how incredibly unique and gorgeous the property was. Log cabin-ey Poconos homes and converted new construction homes are a dime a dozen in that area; however, what drew us to this property was that it was a converted old church. The owners did a fantastic job with all of the new finishings and the stained glass windows are a wonderful touch. The house even had Christmas decorations up, which made it feel like a postcard. In addition to the property's uniqueness, the space is super well designed with a large central hangout area on the main floor with massive table, ample seating options, a gas fireplace, a chef's kitchen with a double oven, two sinks, and two dishwashers. Downstairs, there's a large game room with pool, shuffleboard, poker table, and theatre area. The downstairs was quite larger in person than the photos depicted. One challenge with Poconos' houses are having enough bathrooms and this property had six full bathrooms, which is (and I'm understating) a massive convenience for group trips. The property is less than 20 minutes from multiple wineries (Blue Ridge: top 13 in the country by Travel & Leisure and recommended), and Stroudsburg which has a nice main street with restaurants/bars. It's also within 30 minutes from Camelback and Blue Mountain. Even though there was so much to do nearby, it was tough leaving the house as the central room was so incredibly cozy and lent itself masterfully to group cooking, movies, games, etc. The long weekend reminded us of an extended snow day with friends. The owner's Ross and his wife Valerie were very accommodating and had plenty of local recommendations. Overall it was a fantastic experience and we would come back without question!

House was very clean and check in and check out were easy.

Excellent vacation home. Elegantly furnished. Very nice baths and kitchen. Convenient to ABE airport, Jim Thorpe and Lehigh Valley. We even conveniently ubered one day to NYC and back. Two of 8 in our family have limited mobility and did well in first floor of the home. However, the home would be inconvenient for more than 2 with mobility issues.

It was marvelous and beautiful

What an amazing experience! Our family of 9 had plenty of space to spread out but the beautiful main room encouraged us to spend all our time together. What an incredible place!

We have stayed here a few times before and it is always a wonderful experience. Ross and Valerie are great hosts and have meticulously taken the time to make sure everyone's experience is memorable. The house is very clean and has everything you need for your stay. My children love going there and the different room options make it fun for when they choose their rooms. The views are beautiful and relaxing. We will definitely return again!

We had a family weekend at the villa and the home itself was beyond expectations. The stunning kitchen made meal prep and clean up (two dishwashers!) a breeze. The game room downstairs was a hit with the kids. Having such a large yard and property to roam was a blessing on a weekend with gorgeous weather. Thanks again!

We adored the property and the many activities there were to enjoy on the property! Grandchildren enjoyed many firsts. Hosts were extremely helpful and friendly. The church vibe was was cool and the original stained glass windows, amazing! HIGHLY recommend for a beautiful family vacation! Thank you Ross & Val♥️

This home is absolutely perfect. The setting and house are everything any travel group could want. Those owners thought of every detail when they created this beautiful space. Our group totaled 9 and we were very comfortable. Kitchen was well appointed and contained everything we needed to prepare evening meals for the group. Fire pit space was perfect and next to a pond that was picture perfect. Additional cottages are available on the property and within walking distance to main house for larger groups. We want to return with more family members next time. Thank you for a very memorable experience. If you are considering renting this property / just do it. You will not be sorry.

We (extended family of about 27, (including 5 little ones) stayed at all 7 cottages and the Church house for a weeklong family gathering post our son's wedding in Phila. Every single thing about the accommodations, location, hosts, setting was perfect. each family had the space they needed and we also were able to gather for family meals on the porch of the big house in the evening. Folks were well occupied fishing, lounging, and hiking while we also had plenty of relaxed time to simply connect amidst the calming and sweet landscape. Val and Ross were extremely responsive and attentive hosts and shared stories that gave the place a sense of meaning. Now, with the next generation growing into young families, it was the ideal way to holiday together without being in one another's way. Can't say enough about the thought and care that went into every element of the resort, bravo...well done!