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.

Stay far away. Very expensive for what it is and they treat you like an inmate. They even sit in…read morethere with a speed gun to try to get you in trouble lol. Operates like a super max prison. Glorified trailer park by a lake, willing to sell at a loss. Taxes are extremely high and community fees through the roof

This is one of my favorite places! My family has owned a home here for thirty four years. When my…read morechildren were growing up, we spent every weekend and most holidays there. We looked forward to the serenity, the beautiful landscape and wildlife and knowing that we would have a great time in the summer using the pools and beaches and in the winter, sledding and skiing nearby, during our stay at Hemlock. If we wanted culture, we were able to easily go into Philadelphia within a couple of hours drive and go to concerts, museums, art exhibits etc. Unfortunately I do not get to be there as frequently these days because I now live in the southeast, I still love Hemlock Farms and treasure the time that I am able to be there.

Love where you live is what they say, well I do. Great community, nice people. Gated community,…read moreWeiss supermarket across the community, rite aid as well, du kin up the street. Many activities, cultural department has many trips, entertainment from, casino night, to symphony from the NJ. PAC, comedy shows, bus trip to NY, broadway play or on your own, many clubs to join, men's, Womans, over 50. Exercise classes, Zumba, yoga, kickboxing. Three pools 2 outdoor, one indoor. Brand new gym. Three lakes, boating, fishing, kayaking. Art classes, cooking classes, pottery oh my come check us out. private golf club and country club. I'm a photographer and I'm loving life.

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.

Worst place ever !!! DO NOT COME HERE They only give you a…read morepass for 1 day. If you leave and try to come back in to the community again a day after it won't let you and have to communicate with the home owner and it takes about 2 hours!!!! You will have to wait outside until the home owners communicates with them and that's only if you can contact the owner!!

Staffing stated they would follow up with my concerns and a supervisor would call in regards to the…read moreemployee verbally attacking me. They never followed up. It is unprofessional and unacceptable. I will never go back to this locate or recommend anyone to reside/rent here.

This Community is GARBAGE!!! I just bought a house in this "development" and for near two…read moremonths....still cant receive mail. FRONT DESK PEOPLE for "help" are a WASTE OF TIME! KARENS everywhere you go.

Writing this review for a friend who wants to stay Anonymous. They vacationed at Arrowhead Lakes…read moreearlier this year, and unfortunately they got a speeding ticket. They just went through the gate, from a complete stop, and apparently the security said they were going 40 mph within 5 seconds from a complete Stop? This is IMPOSSIBLE. So my friends tried to fight the ticket via zoom. First, the association put my friends on hold (taking up their allotted time). Then the association kept talking over my friends. Last but not least, they would NOT answer any questions. Their answer was "We're not answering that" to all questions that were asked. This Community treats their residents like crap... Treats their GUESTS like CRAP... etc. Apparently the HOA is ALWAYS right. NO MATTER WHAT. So Be ware about this Association. Going Skiing or Snowboarding this winter? STAY SOMEWHERE ELSE.

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..

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

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".

ok so I don't really write reviews but felt like i should for these guys. I have 2 properties in NJ…read more(one in kearny area, one further out) and was having a really hard time keeping up with everything especially the compliance stuff which honestly goes over my head half the time. Someone referred me to RPPM and I called them kind of skeptical bc I've had bad experiences before with management companies that just take your money and don't really do much. But these guys are different. John was straight with me from the jump, explained everything they do, didn't oversell it. They handled some violation issues I had pending and I didn't have to stress about it. Communications with my tenants have been way more professional than when I was doing it myself lol. I used to just text my tenants which I know is not the right way to do it. Only thing I'd say is sometimes I wish they responded a little faster but honestly when they do get back to me everything is thorough and correct so I think its just they are busy and doing things right rather then rushing. Not really a complaint just something I noticed. Overall very happy. Would def recommend to other landlords in NJ especially if your portfolio is growing and you cant manage everything yourself anymore. 5 stars from me

One of RPPM strongest qualities is their communication. They are clear, timely, and consistent,…read morewhich builds trust and makes working with them easy. Questions are answered directly, updates are provided without having to chase them, and expectations are set clearly from the start. Their professional skill shows in how smoothly issues are handled and how well they navigate complex situations. It is clear they know what they are doing and take their responsibilities seriously. Based on my experience, RPPM stands out for strong communication and competence, and I would recommend them without hesitation.