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A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage.

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View of Beachcomber cottage from Shrewsbury River
Private deck off the living room
Enjoy the river views from the deck
View while sitting on deck
Photo taken from the deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 341.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Count Basie Theater
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 3)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage.

Located on private family owned waterfront compound. Steps away from Restaurants , Bars, Fishing, touring and rental boats. Walking distance to National Park, State Park and County park . Beaches , Bike trails , Hiking and Jogging , New York bus service and ferry service near also walking distance. Fish off your front porch or from our floating docks. Moor you boat on site . Take a short walk up to Twin Lights lighthouse and museum. Walk across the bridge to Sandy Hook explore 7 miles of beach. Enjoy the many unique restaurants and shops in the town all of which are with in walking distance.

Property manager

Larry
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Smoking

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cottage is on the beach. Twin Lights State Historic Site and Sandy Hook Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gateway National Recreation Area and Monmouth County Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, or check out an event or a game at Monmouth Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Count Basie Theater - 13 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Monmouth Park - 13 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant & Marina - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Red Horse by David Burke - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage. located?

This family-friendly Highlands cottage is located on the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Monmouth County Beach. Gateway National Recreation Area and Hartshorne Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 118 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 118 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 118 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 118 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 118 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karin Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful View
Amazing location! Short walking distance to many restaurants, very clean & cozy home. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location!
Our stay was very enjoyable. Neighbors were friendly. We were close to the great restaurants, stores and the ferry which we took to New York. Will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

kenneth a.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Cute little place
A great location near the Jersey Shore with tons of restaurants nearby that you can even walk too. Right on the water, fish from your private dock.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Cute cottage, in a perfect and easy access to restaurants and roads. The only thing we did not expect is that the cottage is not insulated so we had the heater on all the time.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
Easy stay. No issues. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sonnia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Very small
It was very cold but we were able to adjust the heat to be comfortable, the couch needs a update sinks in and squeaks a lot when you sit on it but besides that we had a nice stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage on the Bay
Perfect little 1 bedroom cottage right on the water. Excellent seafood, ice cream, and drinks all a short stroll away. Ample parking. Fishing & kayaking all right there. Easy access to Sandy Hook Beach Park & Sea Bright beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice
Very nice property and location overlooking the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bungalow!
Love the location.perfect little spot. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Waterfront
Loved our short stay on the river! The little place is exactly as described and was convenient to our activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage!
Better than expected.. amazing location right on the water. easy walking distance to everything, including the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Cottage
Charming cottage right on the water. Our host made sure we had everything we needed and checked in with us to be sure we did. We had a wonderful vacation and plan on going back again. Highly recommend this cottage!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Esa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay!
As others have said, the cottage is very clean and very comfortable. The location is stellar too! Larry and Gary were extremely responsive. We all had a lovely time and cant wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint!
Very nice little bungalow 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merrick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy little cottage
Very cute little cottage at the foot of Sandy Hook Bridge. Easy walk over bridge to beaches, close to restaurants. Host was great and super responsive. Thanks Gary!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view
The cottage in the Highlands is beautiful. It was just right for my Husband and I. The views are beautiful and watching the boats was fun. There are plenty of restaurants nearby. The place was very clean and well appointed. The host included a pass to Sandy Hook, which was great. The check in and out was seamless. Thanks for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage
We had a wonderful time. Place was spotless. Dog friendly. Area is wonderful and easy to access other beaches. Check in and check out was seamless. Communication was spot on! Would highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlands stay
My spouse and I stayed at this lovely cottage for 8 days. Gary was most helpful when we had a few questions. The cottage was delightful, very close to many good restaurants which we walked to as well as the wonderful Sandy Hook, National recreation area. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect!
Our stay at Larry’s property was great- it had everything we needed and he went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable. He even mailed our daughters stuffed animal back! Although we stayed in February, I would love to come back in the summer because the view is amazing. Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Illan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable cottage in a great location
The place was exactly as described. Well appointed - everything you need is there. Nice Kitchen, comfy bed, and good sofa bed. Communication with the host was very responsive. There were no checkout details, so I hope we did it right! I would definitely come back to this spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage
The cottage is very convenient to Sandy Hook beaches and Long Branch. It was walkable to really good restaurants/bars. Neighborhood was quiet but you need to be prepared for the bridge noise (not completely unexpected due to the proximity). The cottage could use a little TLC (fresh paint inside, new shower curtain and a couple of window blinds replaced) but all-in-all a great little place.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Kimberly B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Size of property vs what we paid per day
Location is what you pay for. Place needs alot of work. Very small. Its fine for a visit for 1 person. Not very clean, floors slant down. Nice town but you pay for the view on the water. 366 square ft is too small when you are staying there with your husband and pup.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

raymond a., Clark nj

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
too many dogs crappin on my property...
nice place as always...please reconsider renters with dogs too much poop..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Joanne S.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Pre Christmas stay Dec 10-16 2023
Very disappointed. On line photos not accurate. No way can two people sleep in the bed without climbing in. Mat in bathroom coming apart on bottom. Not even a bar of soap in the bathroom to take a shower. No bathtub mat for safety. Heat not working properly. One night freezing next night temp set to 70 stayed at 83 had to open a window. Two coffee pots and not a package of coffee package of coffee or pods to even make a cup of coffee night of arrival . The amount charged was not the value received. A very disappointing experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Katrina C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible location!
As others have said, this is in an amazing spot right on the water at the base of the bridge to Sandy Hook and Sea Bright. My husband and our 8-year-old son were very comfortable there, though space can get tight for more than two people. Super convenient parking and easy access for fishing and boating. Easy walk to restaurants and cafes. We went to Sandy Hook daily and were delighted that a park pass was included which makes a big difference with the $20 park entry fee. You can also walk to Sandy Hook if you’re not schlepping too much gear. Be aware that with a small dog beach/park and other cottages nearby, there are other folks around, nothing intrusive but it’s not entirely private. Overall a grear stay and we hope to come back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

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