Perfect Beach Cottage (Manasquan Family Shore House)

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Explore the area

Manasquan, NJ

Manasquan Beach2 min walk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk8 min drive
Point Pleasant Beach10 min drive
Philadelphia, PA (PHL-Philadelphia Intl.)95 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Living Room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Half Bath

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Relaxing beach retreat, 200 feet from the beach. Painstakingly restored beach cottage with all the modern amenities. Front porch to people watch, and private covered rear porch with exposed beams, wicker fan, bistro lights, and a large hardwood table. Fun loft for kids to hang out and even hook up a game system. Wonderful cedar outdoor shower to wash away the sand, and get ready for a night out to dinner at one of dozens of great restaurants. Spend your days on the beach, walking the boardwalk, fishing, or kayaking. Mansquan is the consumate family beach town, with its cute downtown shopping area, family beaches and abundant dining & nightlife.

This is the best family beach north of LBI, and the best, most comfortable house you will rent.
You will never want to leave!

* Minimum Age for Rentals is 28 Years Old unless you are a Family with Children *. BYO linens.

Property manager

Mike and Tracey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Ocean view

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Kids will always remember the house with the loft

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

REQUIRED: adhere to recycle rules as posted. Recyclables must be rinsed, separated, and placed LOOSE in blue cans (no bags). Cardboard separately.

Guest acknowledges linens are not provided. Guest to bring sheets, blankets, pillow cases, and towels, or arrange linen service. We provide pillows.

For Groups: ALL GUESTS MUST BE 28 or older. For Families w/ parent+child: No Restriction Cleaning checklist to be completed by guest upon checkout.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manasquan

Located in Manasquan, this cottage is near theme parks and on a river. Shoppers can check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Manasquan Beach and Point Pleasant Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wall Township Speedway or The Stone Pony. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling.

Manasquan, NJ

What's nearby

Manasquan Beach - 2 min walk
Jenkinson's South Amusement Park - 7 min drive
Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 8 min drive
Jenkinson’s Aquarium - 8 min drive
Point Pleasant Beach - 10 min drive

Getting around

Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

‪Shrimp Box - ‬8 min drive
‪Jack Baker's Wharfside Restaurant and Patio Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪Leggetts Sand Bar - ‬5 min walk
‪The Salty Whale & Guesthouse - ‬10 min walk
‪Gee Gee's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Beach Cottage (Manasquan Family Shore House) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Beach Cottage (Manasquan Family Shore House)?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Beach Cottage (Manasquan Family Shore House)?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Perfect Beach Cottage (Manasquan Family Shore House) located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Manasquan Beach, Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area and National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey. Algonquin Arts Theatre and Sea Girt Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Manasquan Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The host was excellent and answered all my question. Clean, great location and cute property! Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

21 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute cottage

Cute cottage. Easy walk to beach. Host was kind and responsive.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

27 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Spring Break Beach Trip

Had a lovely time at this Manasquan beach home. Super close to the beach, 2 playgrounds within a 2 min walk. They did. Spectacular remodel on the home and the upstairs is a cool loft play area that my kids couldn’t get over. Will def book again!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David P., Atlanta

9 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach bungalow with attentive hosts

The house was great. Better than the pics. Mike and Tracey were wonderful hosts, who made our stay great. We will def come back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

4 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Like home

Wonderful and sooo cute. Small but feels spacious and light. We kept calling it home.!! 1 block from beach. Everything we needed and more!!!

Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

30 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property, fantastic hosts

The house is in a great location and has everything you could want for a beach house and the owners were incredibly friendly and helpful with the check in process.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Mark S.

7 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay in cozy house near the beach

During our stay hurricane Ophelia hit New Jersey. Otherwise we would have had a very nice time in Manasquan.Our host was very kind and helped us in every way under this wet and stormy conditions, so after all we still had a good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach Getaway

Wonderfully well maintained house just around the corner to the beach! Hoping to return for a longer stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom’s perfect vacation

Our gift to our mom for her 75th birthday was to stay in a beach house in Manasquan. Our family had houses there for four generations, and it’s Mom’s happy place. Everything was perfect. The house, the hosts, the beach, the neighborhood, were all excellent. We had so much fun, we rebooked for next summer before our trip was even over. Thank you for an amazing vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lea V., Northern NJ, US

24 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Impressed

I loved everything about this home, the neighbors, and the property managers are amazing. I cannot wait to go back and hopefully bring some others from family. Thank you very much for making this a great experience.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

6 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy, Clean and Quiet

We came during the winter and really enjoyed the property and location. The house fit our small family very well (our kid loved the loft), the home was warm and very easy to access. I'm sure it's busier in the summer months, but definitely recommend in the off season as well!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Akron, Ohio

6 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach house

This was our second time staying at this home, and it has become a favorite. The location can’t be beat, just around the corner from the beach. The loft area is a unique feature and the kids love going there to play. The home is thoughtfully decorated and appointed, and has all we need to be extremely comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

12 Dec 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Must stay here again

This place was perfect and as advertised. Wasn’t in the house only to sleep but it was clean and enough room to fit our needs. 1 block walk to the ocean. Will definitely come back here and hope to do so in warmer weather.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas J., Brooklyn

29 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Accurate

The place is as advertised. Very clean and very welcoming. The host is super friendly and responsive. The house was a beautiful house. I would rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Erica V.

14 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house

This house is super cute really great location and had a blast. Would strongly recommend that owner change the check out requirements.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

6 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location and property!

Truly great spot within walking distance from the water. We lucked out with a spring-like November weekend and enjoyed the outdoor shower, back deck and proximity to the beach (with playground!). The house was perfect for our small kids, was organized very well for being a beach bungalow and had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. Great communication with Mike too. Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

26 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great little place right near the ocean. Super clean & comfortable. Nice owners. Would stay again

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy z.

2 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Went for a girls weekend. Great location ! Beach one block away !

Nice neighbors ! Walking distance to good restaurants . Owners responded quickly to all my messages. Home was clean and had everything we needed gor a great weekend !!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandie B.

25 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute beach cottage with a great location!

The cottage was clean, comfortable, and super close to the beach! It was perfect for our family of 5 for a long weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John & Alice K.

23 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great vacation home

The house was nicely decorated and very clean. The short walk to the beach was ideal for us. We especially enjoyed the screened in front porch. The neighborhood was very quiet and the people friendly.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara O.

16 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family of 4

This was the perfect spot for the our end of summer vacation. The kids had a blast!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Lancaster, PA

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, good amenties

Location is nice close to beach, however noise from neighbors can be an issue (it was past midnight on the Saturday of Labor Day, and the party in the back was still going strong making it hard to sleep). House is a great set-up for such a small cottage. Overall, very clean, but having to bring our own linens for 2 nights was frustrating and made for a very full car. Other than that, we loved our stay. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alana T.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

The house was private yet super close to the beach. Easy to get around the neighborhood via foot or car. The weather was amazing and the house was everything we needed. Great amenities, outdoor entertaining; an ideal small family rental.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou S.

18 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Jersey Shore Vacation

This house has all the features you want in a shore house: porches on both the front and back ends, an outdoor shower, a light, airy beach interior and so much more! The hosts thought of everything to make this Manasquan experience top notch! We created family memories that will last a lifetime ❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria L.

4 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

NM family visits NJ family

The house worked out perfectly. Thank you for making the scheduling, check in and check out so easy.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Tracey

Tracey & I have two kids who have grown up renting summer houses with us. We all love the beach - it is a year-round discussion at our house - 'when are we going to the beach', who are we inviting'... 'Can we get a surfing lesson?', 'let's go to that miniature golf place', 'I want to eat at the Warfside'... We love the beach, and invite you to enjoy your vacation at our home.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a house in LBI, but realized it was too far for a weekend getaway. Tracey & I spent a long weekend at the shore, seeing houses for sale all the way from Seaside to Sea Bright. We fell in love with this charming town and the family atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

So close to the beach that you will come back to the house instead of buying a drink at the burger shack, and can run back instead of using the public restroom. Perfectly restored cottage gives you comfort and convenience. Most of our guests tell us 'you've thought of EVERYTHING'