Mountains of Mayhem: How the short-term rental craze changed the Poconos

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The Pocono Mountains region of Northeast Pennsylvania has experienced a surge in short-term rental properties, transforming the tourist destination significantly. Longtime residents report the trend is undermining the area's charm and creating public safety concerns.

Northeast Pennsylvania's bucolic tourist destination has become a magnet for rental properties in a trend that longtime residents say is ruining its charm and creating public-safety issues.