PIKE COUNTY · DELAWARE TOWNSHIP · DINGMANS FERRY

Wild Acres

✗ STR Not Permitted — Delaware Township Zoning Excludes STR

Community Setting

Wild Acres is a private gated community in Delaware Township, Pike County, near Dingmans Ferry in the eastern Poconos, surrounded by the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and hundreds of acres of public land. It is governed by the Wild Acres Lakes Property and Homeowners Association and is built around seven stocked lakes, all limited to non-motorized watercraft, which keeps the water calm and quiet across the community. It sits near the George W. Childs waterfalls, Dingmans Ferry, and the Pike County seat of Milford.

Amenities

Seven stocked lakes for fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boating, all non-motorized
Two outdoor pools, with a new clubhouse, indoor pool, and sauna under construction
Beaches and playgrounds
Tennis, basketball, and bocce courts
Clubhouse and recreation areas
Gated community patrolled by Public Safety
Surrounded by the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and public lands
Near the George W. Childs waterfalls, Dingmans Ferry, and Milford

Short-Term Rental Notes

✗ STR Not Permitted — Delaware Township Zoning Excludes STR

Short-term rentals are not permitted at Wild Acres. Delaware Township allows short-term rentals only in its Rural-Residential zoning district, and Wild Acres is not in that district, so short-term rentals are not allowed here. Buyers should confirm the current rules with Delaware Township before purchasing.

STR eligibility, HOA fees, and community rules change frequently. Always verify current status directly with the HOA and relevant township before purchase. Information on this page is provided for general reference only and does not constitute legal or financial advice.

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Quick Facts

CountyPike County

TownshipDelaware Township

TownDingmans Ferry

LakesSeven stocked lakes

SettingGated Lake Community

STR StatusNot Permitted

HOA Websitewildacreslakes.org

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STR Investor Notes

Short-term rental is not permitted. The association's 2023 rule changes set a minimum tenancy of 60 days between 15 May and 15 September, and 90 days for the rest of the year, with an exception only for approved emergency housing.
That leaves mid-term and seasonal letting as the realistic strategy — a summer tenant must stay two months, an off-season tenant three. Rental properties also carry a security bond and an annual rental administration charge on top of ordinary dues.
Delaware Township regulates short-term rental under Ordinance 802 and requires a permit where zoning allows the use, but the association's minimums already rule out normal vacation letting.
Seven stocked lakes, beaches, two outdoor pools, courts, a dog park and public-safety patrol. The association carries substantial infrastructure — roads, pools, courts and a clubhouse — and has recent capital work on record, so planned assessments are worth asking about.

Minimum tenancies of 60 days in summer and 90 days otherwise; nightly and weekly letting is not permitted. A rental bond and annual rental charge apply. Some indoor facilities have been listed as closed — confirm what is currently open, along with any planned assessments, before purchase.

Nearby Communities

Pocono Mountain Lake Forest→Old Marcel Lake→Birchwood Lakes→Pocono Ranch Lands→Marcel Lake Estates→

Nearby Dining & Drinks

SideStreet Bar & GrillItalian Restaurant · Dingmans FerryWebsite
The Warehouse Tavern & GrillPub / Tavern · East StroudsburgWebsite
The Waterwheel Cafe, Bakery & BarCafe / Bakery · MilfordWebsite
Log Tavern Brewing CompanyBrewery · MilfordWebsite
Historic Dimmick InnSteakhouse · MilfordWebsite
Apple Valley RestaurantSteakhouse · MilfordWebsite

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