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Poconos, Pennsylvania · New Construction · Now Building

Brand-new STRs, built to book.

A fresh lineup of short-term-rental models, ready to break ground — designed to perform and built to your budget, anywhere from $450K to $1M+. The catalog isn't public. Request the portfolio and I'll show you the models that fit.

Request the Model Portfolio How it works
Now Building
$450K–$1M+
Build budgets we fit
7–9 mo
From groundbreaking to guests
By request
The current model lineup
New models · Now booking builds

New models, from $450K to $1M+.

There's a model for the number you have in mind — the full lineup is shared on request.

Request the Model Portfolio
01 / Why build

New build, fewer headaches.

A brand-new home isn't just nicer to stay in — it's a better rental to own. Here's why building beats buying tired inventory.

Designed to book

Built for the rental

We build for short-term rental from day one — the right layout, bedroom count, and amenities for what actually books in the Poconos.

Low maintenance

Brand-new everything

No decades-old plumbing surprises. New systems, builder warranties, and far less deferred maintenance eating into your returns.

Upside

Equity from day one

A brand-new home commands new-build pricing and appeal — and you control the finishes that drive both bookings and resale value.

02 / How it works

From raw lot to first booking.

Building sounds complicated. It isn't when someone runs the whole sequence with you. Here's the path.

01
Pick your lot — and prove it out
We find a parcel and run the perc and wetlands tests so we know it can actually be built on.
02
Choose your model
Sit down with the builder to lock in the floor plan and upgrades — we can do this in parallel with the lot testing to save time.
03
Line up financing
We walk you through the new-construction loan with a lender who knows these builds.
04
We build it
Seven to nine months later, you've got a finished, fully furnished home.
05
Photos & listing
Professional photos, and the listing goes live.
06
Rent
Bookings start — and my team can run the whole operation so it's truly hands-off.
03 / Proven builds

The caliber, already proven.

Real homes we delivered in 2024–2025, built to perform as short-term rentals — each around $899K to build. The new lineup picks up right where these left off, now across a wider range of budgets.

A-Frame model with inground pool — Poconos new construction
Model 01 · A-Frame
A-Frame + Pool
$899K
Build cost
$275–300K
Proj. annual rev
7BR
3,100 sqft

Our first model — shown with an inground pool, barrel sauna, and hot tub. That backyard is why we project it to out-earn the others.

Log Cabin model — Poconos new construction
Model 02 · Log Cabin
Log Cabin
$899K
Build cost
$195–235K
Annual rev
7BR
3,400 sqft

A true log-cabin build — stone-and-timber, tucked into the pines.

Modern model great room — Poconos new construction
Model 03 · Modern
Modern
$899K
Build cost
$195–235K
Annual rev
7BR
3,600 sqft

Our largest model — a vaulted, beamed great room, stone fireplace, and a kitchen built for a crowd.

04 / Who it's for

Two kinds of owners, one build.

Primarily

STR investors

You want a rental that performs from the first booking — purpose-built, low-maintenance, and run for you if you'd like. Building gets you exactly the property the numbers call for, instead of compromising on resale stock.

Also

Second-home buyers

You want a brand-new getaway you actually love — and the option for it to earn income when you're not using it. Same build, with finishes that suit how you'll really use the place.

05 / About

One person. Start to finish.

Mike Eichler — Poconos Realtor

I got into this business in 2021 the hard way — by managing short-term rentals and figuring out what works, and more importantly, what does not.

Five years later, I own multiple properties in the Poconos and help manage more than 70 rentals for other owners. That means I know this market cold — what books, what a build should cost, and which lots and layouts actually perform.

Most clients work with me end-to-end. On a new build that means one person from the first lot walk to the first booking — coordinating the tests, the builder, the lender, the furnishing, and the listing, so you're never chasing five different people.

No fluff. No "this is a great market" cliches. Just straight answers from someone who lives and works here.

Mike Eichler
REALTOR® · PA LICENSED · POCONOS
06 / Reviews

What clients are saying.

Real reviews from investors and owners I've worked with in the Poconos.

★★★★★
"

I worked with Mike to buy a second home in the Poconos. He was very knowledgeable about the area and made the process very simple — and since I live a few hours away, we completed the entire thing remotely. Highly recommend him for anything in the Pocono area.

Tyler Brown
Second-home buyer · Bought remotely
★★★★★
"

Mikey helped me find a property to Airbnb. Very knowledgeable and the transaction was seamless. Highly recommended.

Dempsey M. Lulley
Airbnb investor
★★★★★
"

Mike is knowledgeable and helpful throughout the entire process.

Ray
STR buyer · Poconos
07 / FAQ

Questions, answered.

Why build instead of buy?

Existing Poconos inventory is often older, oddly laid out, and carrying deferred maintenance you inherit on day one. A new build lets you put the right rental on the right lot — purpose-designed to book, with new systems and warranties behind it.

It takes longer than buying a resale, but you start with a property built for the job instead of one you're constantly fixing.

They confirm a lot can actually support a build — the perc test checks that the soil drains well enough for a septic system, and the wetlands review makes sure you're clear to build where you want. We run these before you're committed, so you're never stuck with an unbuildable lot.
It's a new-construction loan, which works a little differently than a normal mortgage — it funds the build in stages and then converts. I connect you with a lender who does these regularly and walk through it with you so it's not a mystery.
The build itself runs about seven to nine months once it's underway. Lot testing, model selection, and financing happen up front — and we run several of those in parallel to keep things moving.
Totally your call. Plenty of owners block off their own dates and rent the rest of the year. We can design the finishes and setup around how you actually plan to use it.
Yes. The day it's photographed and listed, my team can take over listing, pricing, guests, and cleaning — the same operation that runs 70+ Poconos rentals. You can be completely hands-off.
Call or text me at (215) 776-0588, or send a note below. We'll talk through your budget and goals and whether a new build is the right move for you — no pressure.
08 / Contact

Request the model portfolio.

Tell me your budget and I'll send over the current lineup of models that fit — then we'll talk through getting started. Call, text, or send a note.

Call or Text
(215) 776-0588
Email
mikeeichler50@gmail.com
Prefer to write? Send a note and I'll get back to you.