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

View of Beachcomber cottage from Shrewsbury River

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Highlands, NJ

Twin Lights State Historic Site
‪6 min walk‬
Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
‪7 min drive‬
Sandy Hook Lighthouse
‪12 min drive‬
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
‪51 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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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Dogs allowed

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 travellers looking to shop may want to visit Pier Village and Monmouth Mall. 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 mountain biking and ecotours.

Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

Twin Lights State Historic Site - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.3 km
Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 10.8 km
Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park - 13 min drive - 10.4 km
Count Basie Theater - 15 min drive - 15.1 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).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Bruce G.

25 Jul, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Had it's pros and cons.I loved the view, bed and the couch were very comfortable to sleep,kitchen was nice with everything you needed, we cooked crabs on the stove. but I went there with my mom so we can go crabbing and the house was too small. No door to the bedroom, the living room is on the other side of the wall and its wide open so we can hear each other in the middle of the night. Couch is very squeaky, she can hear me get up to pee and if I open up the couch into a bed,it hits the dining room table so she can't walk around to go to the bathroom .Just very tight,its more for couples who wants to be that close to each other lol

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

14 Sept, 2024

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.

1 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

20 Sept, 2024

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

Great experience

Easy stay. No issues. Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

28 Dec, 2024

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

8/10 Good

Michael S.

26 Feb, 2020

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

Nice small cottage

Great place for a couple.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Apr, 2023

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

Jimmy M.

22 Apr, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

4 Jun, 2024

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

Aaron F.

21 Jul, 2024

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

Esa M.

9 Oct, 2023

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

Agnes M.

29 May, 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Sonnia G.

14 Dec, 2024

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

Merrick W.

16 Apr, 2024

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.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Maria B.

20 Jun, 2023

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.

1 Mar, 2023

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.

10 Jul, 2023

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.

28 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Catarina C.

18 Jul, 2020

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

Wonderful Waterside Cottage!

Perfect stay for my daughter and me. Such a pretty cottage right on the water with outdoor space, beautiful hardwood floors, new sofa, very comfortable bed, updated kitchen with all we needed (nicer than pictures!), 2 tv's, wifi worked great, clean and quiet in an ideal location. Small beach next door, 8 minute walk across a safe bridge to Sandy Hook beach (dogs are allowed on the bay side of the beach), walk to restaurants, super easy check in and out. We loved our stay, will return, and highly recommend. Thank you, Larry!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

14 Jul, 2020

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

Thoughtful Upgrade

We had some problems with the TV and the owners upgraded us to another house on the property. It was beautiful and perfect for us. We will definitely come back again.

6/10 Okay

Kimberly B.

26 Dec, 2023

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

8/10 Good

Katrina C.

9 Jul, 2023

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

4/10 Poor

Joanne S.

28 Dec, 2024

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