[guppy]

My mother is celebrating a big birthday this year, and we wanted to get away as a family for a few days. There will be 3 couples, 6 adults total going on this trip. We were looking on vrbo.com for a nice 3br home with a lake that we could canoe/paddle boat/etc. during the day and then have a nice town closeby to visit in the evenings for dinner/bowling/live music/entertainment. Does anyone know of a good area for this?

My mother does NOT want to go to the Poconos, so anything in that area is out. She said she had heard of Sturbridge, MA having a cute town. Has anyone been there and do they agree? I tried looking online but it doesn't seem like much. I know this isn't exactly a savingadvice kind of thread, but I know a number of you like to vacation and use vrbo.com and live sort of in the area, so I was hoping someone could help out!

So far I'm thinking Hershey, PA or Sturbridge, MA. We are trying to stay within a 5 hour radius of central NJ. Any other areas/towns you know of are greatly appreciated! Thanks!!