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Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking

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A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.
A house with a green door, blue shutters, and a welcome mat. There are potted plants on the steps and a garden with a birdbath.
An outdoor patio with a grill, a table with chairs, and a striped umbrella.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a dining area with a chandelier.
A wooden gate with a sign that reads "BEWARE OF DOG".

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Place, Twin Lights State Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth County Beach
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Strauss Mansion Museum and First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and Yestercades. Count Basie Theater and T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and ecotours nearby.
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Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Twin Lights State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hartshorne Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Monmouth County Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • One Willow - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Woodbridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eastpointe Club Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bahrs Landing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbox @ Seastreak Beach - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Rumson Market + Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking on Sep 3, 2027 start from $356, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cheerful 2-bedroom shore cottage with free parking located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Hartshorne Park. Monmouth County Beach and The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location close to sites restaurants and choppy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I just wrapped up a wonderful staycation at Mia's adorable bungalow in the Highlands. The neighborhood is so quiet and close to everything I wanted to do in Highlands, Sea Bright and Sandy Hook. The bungalow was neat and organized and just what I expected. Thank you Mia and Tony for providing a wonderfully relaxing few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful rental close to Hartshorne

Such a lovely home in Highlands, close to excellent food, hiking, and beaches. Mia and Tony are great hosts. Loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
April, We loved having you & your sweet family stay with us! Thank you for leaving the cottage in great shape! We of course hope you will be back soon! Enjoy the rest of your summer! : )) Mia & Tony : ))
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay at the cottage

Highly recommend! Had a wonderful stay with my kids. Great location and the hosts Maria and Tony were there to check in and make sure our stay was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach town visit with family

Quaint, quiet nice location. Everyone around was friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect for our trip! Just as pictured, clean, had everything we needed and Mia was super responsive and helpful! Lots to do within 5-10 min drive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The house was so cute and very clean. Beds and couch were extremely comfortable. We loved the location, up and away from the busy section of town but still close to everything. Really appreciated the baby friendly toiletries and cleaning supplies too! We’d love to stay here again. We have family in the area so we visit often.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious cozy cottage !

Space was open and clean. Great location near Sandy hook, many wonderful restaurant's and places to shop. Host was responsive and sweet and helped with any questions we had!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage in nice neighborhood

Walk out your door to rolling streets of beautiful views of the ocean, easy access to Sandy Hook and Sea Bright. Good choices for restaurants, near and in surrounding areas. Great time overall!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, son, and I had a very pleasant stay at this property. The house was clean and smelled nice, and it is larger than it looks in the photos. The bedding and towels were in excellent condition, and we appreciated having a washer/dryer after a long beach day. We did not have trouble parking two cars. The lemon motif on the refrigerator was super cute! My only advice is to watch your head when standing up from the kitchen table.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful getaway

I’ve been going to Sandy Hook for more than 40 years, but this year I decided to stay close to the beach. The cottage made my multiple visits to Highlands even more special than ever. I celebrated my mother’s 77th birthday along with my aunt. The closeness of the cottage made my four day three night visit so much more rememberable. The cottage had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The host Mia made sure that nothing was missing from our enjoyable stay at the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It’s a cute, comfortable cottage style place in a very nice, quiet neighborhood. Very convenient to Sandy Hook for beach time. It’s great for one person or a couple. The hosts are kind and accommodating. My only disappointment is that I thought from the photos that I had access to a fenced yard but the yard is for the neighboring house where the hosts live. Still, that is only a small inconvenience and may not matter to many.
Stayed 23 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback, and for your kind words about the cottage, the neighborhood, and its proximity to Sandy Hook. I would like to address the concern regarding the yard. The fenced yard shown in the listing photos belongs to the main residence next door, where we reside, and is not included as part of this rental. I apologize for any confusion this may have caused. Please know that we are always available prior to booking to clarify the property layout and answer any questions, so future guests have a complete and accurate picture before their stay. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back in the future.
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