Pennsylvanians looking for a vacation home have a new option this summer: joining a second-home club.
The Big Picture
Private residence clubs are becoming more popular across the country.
- They work like hotels — you check in, enjoy your stay, and leave.
- They offer more flexibility than timeshares and require less commitment than owning a second home.
What’s Happening?
Serenité, Pennsylvania’s only vacation home club, opened at the top of the Poconos’ Camelback Mountain in 2022 and is expanding.
- A new 10,000-square-foot clubhouse is set to open this summer, featuring a lounge, spa, rooftop gym, bars, and co-working spaces.
- The club currently has about 400 members — around 30% from the Philly area — and 22 residences, with plans to add more in the coming years, according to Serenité CEO Todd Cannon.
How Does It Work?
Base membership costs between $69,000 and $164,000, with annual fees ranging from $2,000 to $4,000.
- Rentals are based on a points system, with larger vacation homes costing more points, especially during peak seasons like summer and holidays.
- Serenité offers one-, two-, three-, and five-bedroom options that can be booked on short notice.
- The club handles everything from pre-stocking your fridge to fluffing pillows and providing shuttle service to the ski lodge.
What They’re Saying?
“We know you by name, we remember your kid’s birthday — it’s that home away from home feeling,” Cannon says.
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