Went to vote on the board elections and found out that only one person was running in each…read morecatagory... not much of an election. Perhaps a better phrase would be a kangaroo court. Also got a $25 fine for putting up a "Yard Sale" sign on my property. I didn't know I couldn't put a sign up but it is in the rules, which still doesn't explain why so many other people have signs in front of their homes. It seems to me you have to be one of the "good old boys" to be a part of this community.

Rules are not enforced, dues increases yearly,its like the "OK Corral"., ,you can burn anything…read moreanytime..have junkers in the driveway,junk scattered about the property, its at best "Hotel California"..we're running neck to neck with Wild Acres and a few other eye sores.Its pretty sad. Birchwood has great potential but needs leadership with an IQ greater than 50. Went to one board meeting and it was a total waste of time...it was many hours of blah blah..I've been to funerals that have been more exciting! I must say it did induce sleep.Birchwood could be really nice if run by the qualified people and residents that would participate with enthusiasm . I will say...I have great neighbors..

Stylist who stay longer than a week To bad it is not in business anymore. At one time it was a…read morenice place to go. Warm and friendly atmosphere

Lake Naomi Club is a gorgeous place to spend the whole day with family. We started our day at the…read morewonderful lake front pool with breathtaking view of the lake. The staff at the pool stand was lovely and the main manger I believe was everywhere making sure it was running great! They even had a fun horse race for the family. They have fantastic amenities of kayaking, sailing and paddling boarding. To end the night, stop by the Clubhouse to grab a bite and watch the sunset!

A beautiful community with a lot to do. A great place for family members of all ages!read more

We are staying in the community in one of the properties as ABB. The community itself is…read morewonderful, however, be very careful about choosing the rental. We chose the house closer to our friends and everything was fine until my wife and kids moved in on July 7th. The place itself was very clean but once she turned on the water it came out disgusting and with a terrible smell. We contacted the owner Myla and she was ignoring us first, than she said he was looking for a contractor. So far its been 2 days without water. We tried to contact her again and again, but she kept either ignoring our calls and txt or saying she was working on it. I finally was able to reach her 2 days later to ask for the status but she started to yell at me that she has a full time job and so on. she was absolutely unprofessional, rude and 3 days later still no water. I asked for refund and she said no way. the property called Casa Milo and the owner's name is Myla. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM HER HOUSE. There are much more better places there.

Went to visit a friend and ended up purchasing land in 1985 and trailer in 1987. Great to get away…read morefrom the city. lots of things to do. The pool is great and the staff is very helpful. Had to buy a new trailer due to the old one being destroyed but I can't complain.

A little dated but lots of amenities. Only one snag with my pool key fob but that was rectified…read morequickly and on a weekend day so I was happy about that. The pools are well-maintained. The lake is beautiful. The community activities are fun and never overrun with people. And the residents are lovely!

A dangerous place to live. I would not recommend buying a home here under any circumstances because…read moreit either will be burned in a wildfire or there will be no future forest. It is quite unfortunate the board and residents, year upon year, vote and make decisions against the written and approved forest management plans. This in a large part is due to residents being uninformed and emotionally empathic to the "cute deer" and therefore vote to avoid prescribed deer culls resulting in an overpopulation that first eats everything including food for other animals, and then the deer themselves become starved and spread disease. In the process, in their search for food, they destroy the future forest and fire protecting undergrowth. Even having the need for a vote on this topic is gross mismanagement. The state of PA has a clear directive for an appropriate amount of deer in a given area. A cull help to meet that number because deer have no natural predators. Deer population management is both forest management and forest fire protection. I am an intern for my MS in Wildland Fire Support and this community is a text book case of how not to protect homes built within a forest ecosystem. Right now there are "no burn" warnings throughout the community because fire risk is very high. Concurrently, fires were recently burning in New Jersey because of similar environmental factors. But the community is doing nothing to mitigate the risk with no remaining undergrowth because of their refusal to cull the deer in recent years, which will make any fire exponentially worse and spread much faster. It is only a matter of time before a fire happens here or close to here. As a result fire insurance premiums will skyrocket for these homeowners or the community becomes potentially uninsurable which would not be surprising with the current (non) fire-prevention practice. For this community to make its residents safe and reduce the risk and impacts of forest fire it is essential for the community to cull the deer appropriately when their population spikes. Right now the board won't even do a count to know where the deep population stands in any given year making the community further blind to the problem at hand. Maybe this was fine when it was just recreational weekend homes but now many people make this their primary residence and the way it is mismanaged makes it incredibly unsafe. It is a beautiful place and residents and visitors alike come here for enjoyment and to find peace of mind. A few good decisions that protect our forest with an annual deer cull would go a long way to protecting the forest ecosystem and homes, lives, fire insurance premiums, and the future forest which directly ties to future property values. I implore Saw Creek Estates to follow the science and not uninformed emotionally driven opinions. The management company, board and residents need to do the right thing and consistently implement all of the recommendations of the community forest management plan. This includes doing their part to control the deer population.

The atmosphere on the deck is beautiful! I have had some good meals here, I've had some bad meals,…read moreand have had ones in between. The problem is the inconsistency, but the view makes up for it.

The only reason I am writing this is because the nay sayers seem to be the only people who are…read morehappy to share their opinion. First of all the HOA dues are very reasonable for what we get in here, just the basics like snow removal, the lake which needs to be maintained, racket ball, tennis courts, an indoor pool and a gym, a playground that was updated with new equipment, the restaurant and bar (which is another topic all together). We have a guard shack and patrol that limit the number of people who might wander into the development un-announced and without permission. Frankly, I am happy to know that questionable characters are checked into. Guests are welcome, but they need to be announced by the owner they are visiting. If they are coming to use the facilities unannounced they will be turned away. There are no cliques! There are people who know others well and then there are people who are strangers. People who own vacation properties don't spend enough time here to become friendly. The Volunteer Committee is constantly trying to create free events that very few people attend. Try joining in before you complain. We do have rules in to follow. They are simple, keep you property maintained, keep your swales clear, manager your trash properly, no dumping, no hunting or weapons fire in the development and pick up after your dog. Finally, we live in the woods. That means we have leaves to contend with and yes a certain amount of dirt. We have robins, cardinals, juncos, blue jays, wood peckers, hawks, deer, woodchucks, groundhogs, chipmunks and squirrels and the occasional bear. My thought if you don't like living in the woods then you should not live here, if you love nature then enjoy.

Update 2026/03/05:…read more The maintenance issue was resolved on March 2, 2026. After I posted the February 26, 2026 review (see below) and emailed multiple people at Onyx Capital Management on February 26, 2026, Mr. Zachary G., the maintenance manager, personally intervened, reviewed my video evidence accurately, apologized and took full accountability for an initial vendor error. He ensured the repair was completed promptly and followed up with professionalism. I am updating this review to reflect that the operational failure was eventually corrected. However, I am raising this review from a 1-star to only a 3-star rating because the administrative process remains a concern. The general manager, Ms. Victoria L., prematurely dismissed my concern and deleted my community post shortly after it was uploaded. She also posted a public comment stating that the lamppost had been fixed, based on an inaccurate assessment of my video evidence. Furthermore, she did not reach out directly to clarify or correct that public statement once the error was identified. While the maintenance leadership is professional and capable, the administrative side of the business still has significant room for growth regarding transparency, due diligence, and resident communication. ------------------------------------------ Feb 26, 2026 My HOA has Onyx Capital Management as our management company. On 11/28/2025 I submitted a maintenance request for the replacement of a lightbulb of the lamp post facing my rear door. As for 2/26/2026, almost 3 months later, the lightbulb is still not replaced. I sent video evidence that it is not fixed. They replied with a photo of a working lamp post, not the one that is broken. Thus far, this company has FAILED miserably at keeping the promise stated on their company website: "At Onyx Capital Management, we set the utmost standards to provide care, support, and quality to our homeowners and Board Members." I have sent multiple emails and called a couple of times. I have been patient. But this latest replay is the last straw. Onyx Capital Management's failure in this case is completely unacceptable. ------------------------

I'm President of the Cobblestones At Chestnut Hill Homeowner Association and contacted Onyx when…read moreThe Board decided to end the management contract we inherited. I was comfortable negotiating terms with Vicky and Zach and I knew they understood every concern and past mistakes the new Board didn't want to repeat. Our Onyx contract is still only 4 months old but after our community town-hall tonight, The Board and and community have expressed nothing but praise for our new management company. Our files, documents, investments, and our money is respected. The quality of work contractors they have recommended and brought to us have exceeded expectations. Onyx is who you MUST use for management If you are a mindful, honest, and caring HOA Board that wants to move your neighbors to be excited, activated, and hopeful.

Great place to live in the Poconos but keep it between us because we like to keep it uncrowded…read more There is plenty of room between houses. In fact, at many homes you can't even see your closest neighbors house. Deer and other wild animals such as turkeys, bear, foxes, Eagles, hawks, owls, fishers, minks, otters, herons and many others are all part of our community. There is a large lake full of bass, trout, crappies, and catfish. The lake is the headwaters for the Lehigh River. We have a community pool and clubhouse on recreation island next to the lake. You can put your non gas powered boat in the lake. Electric motors are allowed. The recreation area also has bbq grills, tennis courts, basketball courts, paddleball courts, bocce ball, horseshoe pits and a snack bar. Every summer we have a wildlife presentation by a local rescue. On going fishing tournaments and several kids fishing tournaments. Bingo is played every Friday night at the clubhouse and other events are held throughout the year including an All American Cookout, a Luau, bon fires, ice cream socials, Halloween parties among others. Although hunting is not allowed in the community, state game lands are just outside the rear gate. It's not as crowded as most other state game land areas and you'll find a hidden pond if you explore the area for awhile. Huckleberry picking is available in many areas in Pocono Springs and just outside the rear gate near Route 507. We are less than 30 minutes to five ski areas. Great place to live. Ohhh. and ATVs, dirt bikes, golf carts and UTVs are common forms of transportation in the community if they are registered at the front office. We also have a dirt bike / ATV track.

The manager of this association Dan Dougherty is mean and nasty! I'm a single mother of 4 and have…read morehad a home in this community for 15 years. I have never been treated or spoken to by previous management so horribly. Covid has severely impacted many peoples financial situations and he won't even budge to remove interest and late fees on the exorbitant amount of dues this community charges with no amenities other then a lake, pool, and playground. I was told to "go to hell".

Went here to visit the in-laws.... They have dark and quiet down pack! If you're looking to film a…read morehorror movie this is definitely the place to go with all the hills, turns, and wooded area. Security seems good given that you can't get in the community with out an official ID or by registering your car at their security office. However, the neighborhoods look appealing and you often see kids out playing in warmer weather. Also if you use the back exit to leave the stores and shopping areas (I call it civilization) are only about a 5 minute drive away.

absoulutely disgusting and horrific experience here. Stayed here for an airbnb and when checking in…read morewas asked for an ID, and the machine ate it and was never given back. Checked in next day with 2 front desk workers and were met with displaced anger from obese overstrung, disrespectful, incompetent and inbred attudes. Stay clear of the front desk your sanity is at stake.

Amazing real estate company! They helped me buy my first house in Pittston and I have 0 complaints…read more 1st Class service all around.

Agent treated me with complete disdain, because I was asking about rentals. Not even a return…read moreemail or call. When I win the lottery, I'll use another real estate office.