Alpine Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake, beach; near Tannersville
Pocono Communities — Short-Term Rentals Not Permitted
Short-term rentals aren't permitted here, making these communities well suited to primary-home buyers and retirees who want stable, owner-occupied neighbors and a quieter setting.
⚠️ STR rules change frequently. This information is for general guidance only. Always verify with the HOA and township before purchasing.
79 communities
Barton Glen
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Community pool, clubhouse, private lake, playground, picnic areas
Beltzville Lake Estates
Carbon County
✗ Not Permitted
Private community lake and beach, clubhouse; golf carts and ATVs permitted
Birches III
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Single-family homes on wooded lots; no HOA; no shared amenities; R-1 zoning
Birches West
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Single-family homes on wooded lots; no HOA; no shared amenities; R-1 zoning
Birchwood Lakes
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
4 private lakes, beaches, tennis, pool, clubhouse
Blue Heron Lake
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
95-acre private lake, clubhouse, 24 mi of trails, hunting & shooting facilities; members-only club
Blue Heron Woods
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Large wooded homesites of 2 to 14 acres near Hawley; private roads, underground utilities; 30-day minimum rental
Buck Hill Falls
Monroe County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
27-hole golf, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, Olympic pool, lawn bowling, dining, trails; 30-day minimum rental
Circle Green Condominium
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Heated saltwater pool, kiddie pool, boat slips, tennis, pickleball, basketball, bocce, playground, lakeside picnic, exterior maintenance
Cobble Creek Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Outdoor pool, tennis court, pickleball courts; near Camelback Mountain Resort
Cobbs Lake Preserve
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake for swimming, fishing, canoeing, and kayaking; community boats, dock, swim float, clubhouse, picnic grove with playground; bylaws prevent renting for less than 12 months
Conashaugh Lakes
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Two private lakes, sandy beach with playground, boat ramp, seasonal outdoor pool, recreation center, tennis, basketball, volleyball, bocce, baseball field, enhanced wetland area, gated entrance
Country Club of the Poconos
Monroe County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Gated entrance, clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis courts, fitness center, playground, central water and sewer, golf at adjacent public course
Crescent Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
13.5-acre private lake; lake beach; clubhouse; playground; basketball & volleyball courts
Eagle Ridge
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Single-family homes in a residential setting; no confirmed shared amenities; near Shawnee Mountain
Estates at Great Bear
Monroe County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Jack Nicklaus Signature 18-hole golf course; gated entrance; clubhouse; HOA prohibits STR
Evergreen Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake community; residential use only
Fawn Acres
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Single-family homes on wooded lots near Bartonsville; no HOA; Pocono Twp R-1 zoning prohibits STR
Fawn Lake Forest
Pike & Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, beach, clubhouse, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, basketball, bocce, shuffleboard, baseball field, miniature golf, playground, 24-hour patrol
Fawn Ridge Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Single-family homes in a wooded setting near Lake Harmony and Big Boulder; HOA prohibits STR
Forest Glen
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake community on Lake Onocop; 30-day minimum rental by HOA
Glen Onoko Estates / Leisureland
Carbon County
✗ Not Permitted
Mountain residential near Jim Thorpe; allows ATVs; R-1 zoning prohibits STR
Glenbrook Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Subdivision in Stroudsburg area; no HOA; no shared amenities; townships prohibit STR
Gold Key Country Club
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Three lakes with beach, boat launch, slips, stocked fishing, lodge with restaurant, picnic grounds, playground, pavilion, dining deck; near Milford
Hallowood Acres
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Wooded residential community in Price Township near Canadensis; no confirmed shared amenities; community documents prohibit STR
Hemlock Farms
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
4 lakes, 3 beaches, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, pickleball, golf access, 24/7 security; 30-day minimum rental
Hickory Hills
Luzerne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private community lake, heated in-ground pool, lakeside pavilion, clubhouse; community documents prohibit STR
Hidden Lake Estates
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private Hidden Lake for swimming, fishing, and kayaking; launching and fishing dock, playground, bocce court, picnic area; near Hawley and Lake Wallenpaupack; community documents prohibit STR
Holiday Pocono
Carbon County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Lake, beach, kids area; gated; 6-month minimum
Kingswood Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake for swimming, fishing, and boating; sandy beach, outdoor pool, tennis courts, clubhouse; HOA prohibits STR
LaBar Village (55+)
Monroe County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
55+ community; Stroudsburg; townhomes + condos
Lake Adventure(RV Community)
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Gated seasonal RV and trailer home community; supervised sand beach, heated pool, boating and fishing, clubhouse and game room, mini golf, courts; near Milford and Delaware Water Gap
Lake Hauto
Carbon County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
330-acre spring-fed lake, fishing, boating, tennis
Lake in the Clouds
Pike & Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private mountain lake, swimming, fishing, boating; wooded lots; 3-month minimum rental
Lake Manzanedo
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Stocked Lake Manzanedo, secondary pond, fishing, hunting; private preserve; Wooddale area
Lake of the Pines
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, beach, clubhouse; central water and sewer; Middle Smithfield Twp; HOA bans STR
Lake Valhalla
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, fishing, boating; lakefront lots; wooded setting; near East Stroudsburg and Route 80
Lake Wallenpaupack Estates
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Small, quiet lakefront community at the western end of Lake Wallenpaupack in Greentown; community marina, clubhouse, tennis; Rentals prohibited by HOA bylaws
Lake Watawga
Wayne & Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Older lake community near Gouldsboro with deeded lake rights; private roads; Lehigh & Coolbaugh Twps; STR not permitted
Leisure Lands
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private residential lots, community-maintained common areas; East Stroudsburg area; HOA prohibits STR
Marcel Lake Estates
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
2 lakes, pool, tennis, playgrounds, clubhouse; gated; central water & sewer; 370+ homes
Monroe Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake, beach, boat launch, basketball, playground, clubhouse; 30-day minimum rental
Mushroom Farms
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Wooded private residential lots. No additional community amenities were confirmed from an official community source.
Northslope I & III at Shawnee
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Townhome format with reduced exterior maintenance; directly across from Shawnee Mountain Ski Area; minutes from Shawnee skiing and the Delaware River
Old Marcel Lake
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Community beach on Marcel Lake; shared lake access with neighboring Marcel Lake Estates
Paupackan Lake Estates
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Private Paupackan Lake, beach and boat launch near Hawley; Paupack & Lake Twps; STR prohibited by HOA covenant
Penn Forest Streams
Carbon County
✗ Not Permitted
Outdoor pool, clubhouse, tennis courts; wooded residential lots near Jim Thorpe, Lake Harmony, and the PA Turnpike
Pine Ridge
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Clubhouse, outdoor pool, controlled entrance and public safety near Bushkill; Lehman Twp; STR not permitted
Pleasant View Lake
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Small private lake community of 119 homes near Kunkletown; community water system; Polk Twp; STR not permitted
Pocono Highland Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Clubhouse; quiet, family-oriented community in Henryville; Pocono Township residential zoning prohibits STR
Pocono Highland Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Small private community lake for fishing and boating; picnic pavilion; near Analomink and East Stroudsburg
Pocono Mountain Lake Estates
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Three separate associations; Sections 1–4 pools, clubhouse & courts; Sections 5–7 pond & beach; Lehman & Delaware Twps
Pocono Mountain Lake Forest
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Clubhouse and community roads in a wooded Dingmans Ferry setting; Delaware Twp; STR not permitted in Residential zoning
Pocono Mountain Water Forest
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Gated; lake, pool, tennis, clubhouse; Delaware & Dingman Twps; STR not permitted in Residential zoning
Pocono Mountain Woodland Lakes
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Clubhouse, outdoor pool, tennis, basketball, boat launch, playground, gazebo; more than 1,200 homes near Milford; HOA prohibits STR
Pocono Springs
Wayne County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
133-ac Crystal Lake, pool, 24-hr security; 4,300+ properties
Rainbow Run
Wayne County
✗ Not Permitted
Community access to the Lehigh River for fishing; wooded residential lots; close to Gouldsboro State Park and I-380; community covenants prohibit STR
Robin Hood Lakes
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lakes, beach access; six-consecutive-week minimum rental; near Blue Mountain
Robinwood Village (55+)
Monroe County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Age-restricted 55+ townhomes; exterior maintenance included; near East Stroudsburg and Route 80
Shawnee Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Single-family homes near Shawnee Mountain; Smithfield Township allows STR only in resort zone, not in this residential community
Shawnee Valley
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private residential community near Shawnee Mountain and the Delaware River; R-1 zoning; Smithfield Township allows STR only in resort zone
Sierra View
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
~1,250 properties; bylaws prohibit rentals under 45 days
Ski Haven Lake Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private lake for fishing and boating; wooded residential lots near northern Pocono ski areas; R-1 zoning prohibits STR
Stonerow Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Low-maintenance townhome community near Scotrun with exterior upkeep included; central water and sewer; minutes from Camelback Mountain Resort, Camelbeach, and The Crossings Premium Outlets
Sunrise Lake
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Three lakes, pool, ball fields; 1,200+ homes near Milford; Dingman Twp; STR not permitted
Tanglwood Lakes
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake community near Lake Wallenpaupack; STR not permitted
Tanglwood North
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
Lake Wallenpaupack beach and boating access, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, playground; Palmyra & Blooming Grove Twps; STR not permitted
The Falls at Saw Creek
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Lake, tennis, indoor & outdoor pools, restaurant, clubhouse
The Hamlet
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Residential community in Price Township near Canadensis; community documents prohibit STR
Thornhurst Country Club Estates
Lackawanna County
✗ Not Permitted
Nine-hole golf, outdoor pool, clubhouse, tennis, basketball, stream-side pavilion; public water and sewer; surrounded by Pinchot State Forest
Timber Hill
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Outdoor pool, clubhouse, basketball court, playground; Henryville, Paradise & Price Twps; association rules prohibit STR
Tink-Wig Mountain Lake Forest
Pike County
✗ Not Permitted
110-acre lake, pool, clubhouse, courts; 800+ lots near Hawley; Lackawaxen Twp; STR not permitted
Trails End(RV Community)
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Gated recreational camping community; 3 pools, clubhouse, sports complex; 1,800+ RV and camper lots in Shohola; Shohola Twp; 30-day minimum rental
Valley View Estates
Carbon County
✗ Not Permitted
Large wooded homesites on private roads near Albrightsville; Penn Forest Twp; 6-month minimum rental
Wagner Forest Park
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Large wooded lots, small lake and beach near Pocono Lake; Tobyhanna Twp; 30-day minimum rental
Wild Acres
Pike County
GATED✗ Not Permitted
Seven stocked lakes, beaches, pools, tennis, basketball, bocce; gated community near the Delaware Water Gap
Wilderness Acres
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Private residential community in Middle Smithfield Township near East Stroudsburg; STR not permitted — HOA prohibits STR
Wildwood Manor Estates
Monroe County
✗ Not Permitted
Canadensis/Barrett Twp; HOA does not allow STR