
1. The tree top chalet in Lackawaxen
Set in the heart of the Pocono Mountains at the top of a hill, this airy getaway feels like a modern treehouse with a large wrap-around deck surrounded by the woods. It's around two hours from NYC in the Masthope Mountain Community (and a five-minute drive from the ski slopes at Ski Big Bear) so it offers the perfect convenient respite, not too far away, not too close, and visually very, very different to uh... Times Square. It's an open-concept cabin with a fireplace, a modern kitchen, three bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms, a loft reading area, a balcony off the master, outdoor dining on the large porch, a gas grill, a fire pit, and more. There's a little house manual that's best to read, but that aside you are very free to unwind.
Rooms? Three bedrooms. Sleeps six guests.
The mood? Modern tranquillity.
Location perks? Atop a hill surrounded by nature and great hiking trails.
Budget range? An affordable weekend for group stays.