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Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach

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Waterview Cottage
View of Shrewsbury River from second floor deck
View of Sandy Hook bay beaches from second floor deck
View of Bahrs marina and Sandy Hook bayside from first floor deck
View of Shrewsbury River from first floor deck

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bayview bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Southview bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach

One of a kind waterfront home on a private family compound. Stunning waterviews and waterfront access. Steps away from restaurants bars, fishing, touring,rental boats. Walking distance to National, State and County parks. Also, beaches, bike & jogging trails and a short walk to Twinn Lights light house and museum. Cross the bridge to Sandy Hook and explore seven miles of beach. Enjoy many unique restaurants and shops in town, no car required all within walking distance. Accessible to New York City via fast ferry.

Property manager

Gary
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: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by PNC Bank Art Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Long Branch Beach and Coney Island Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Monmouth Park or Oceanfirst Bank Center. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
Map
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 - ‬11 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 Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Monmouth County Beach. Hartshorne Park and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

amit v.

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

Great stay at highlands/sandy hook

We enjoyed the house just minutes from sandy hook. Was a great way to beat the crowds and have a place to come back during the day and take a break from the sun. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan P.

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

Great stay

A lovely cottage with great views of the water. Very clean and comfortable. Great location for us as we had events in Fair Haven. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

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

Quick trip to shore

Really enjoyed our stay here. Will definitely return. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

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

Relaxing Getaway

We booked a last minute getaway. The property is clean, convenient, and pet friendly. Great water views, especially from the 2nd floor deck. Check-in/check-out so easy with very responsive hosts. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

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

Prime location

We enjoyed our stay and the convenient access to the beach, restaurants, etc. We had everything we needed and checkin/checkout was easy. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

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

Great weekend

It was perfect for our weekend stay. It was clean and just as advertised. Thank you for an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Morgan K.

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is great!! Bigger than in the pictures and super clean! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle D.

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

Nice house in the Highlands

In town for a wedding. Great house in a quiet area. Perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beatriz B.

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

Great stay

Loved the house and its charm. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable. The furnishings were lovely. Great location and views of the water. We would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

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

Highlands Cottage

This spacious cottage was walking distance from a wonderfully established seafood restaurant. We had everything and more for our weekend getaway with the water steps away from our feet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miriam E.

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

Christmas Stay

We have stayed at this location numerous times and as always had an enjoyable experience. The house has beautiful views and is minutes from Sandy Hook. Gary is a wonderful host. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vickie and Jeff L.

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

Relaxing

This is the third time we have stayed with this host. The location is clean, convenient and right on the river. It's very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin R.

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

waterfront

always love staying at the compound! owners are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter T.

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

Excellent location

Great communication. Everything as advertised. Got some fishing in off the dock. Will do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

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

Family Party at the shore

The unit was perfect. Location is ideal, easy to get to And great location. Parking was easy, which at the shore can be problematic. The property manager was easy to contact and very flexible. Great place and we will likely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

T M.

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

Highlands happiness

This home is so lovely and well coming. Matches the picture and description and great communication with the host who was both responsive accommodating. We loved the water views from the patios and great restaurants and coffee shop in walking distance. Home was clean, with comfortable beds and furniture. Great place to hang out with easy access to beaches. We plan to return again soon. This place is a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Holiday visit

Great location and overall great accommodations that served my family well. Over all, quality and cleanliness was great. Only exception was dog hairs on bedding and pillows in front BR. Was hoping for some great views, but the fog limited visibility. No control over that! Would stay again. Thank you, Julia
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

katie d.

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

Highlands

Wonderful stay at this VRBO. So close to Hartshorne woods for trail running and just across the bridge from Sandy Hook and Sea Bright sea wall. We had an awesome time! The place was clean and has three balconies that were perfect to relax on. Dog Friendly. Check in and out were a breeze and the hosts were very responsive. Parking available. We ate seafood at Bahr's and highly recommend it!! Overall perfect stay for my family and I. Would definitely recommend this place to others. Thank you again for such a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie D.

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

Excellent experience

Great location, very clean & had everything you might need. Great communication with Gary very nice & accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam E.

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

Beautiful Property on the Water

We had another relaxing stay at this property. The views are AMAZING! The house is always clean and inviting. Gary is very responsive to any questions and letting us know about the check-in/check-out process. We are looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

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

Can't Wait to Come Back!

We loved our stay here! The house was neat and clean with fantastic views of the Shrewsbury River, Sandy Hook, Highlands, and the NYC skyline. We enjoyed watching the boats go by from the bulkhead and our (four!) balconies over cups of coffee in the morning and glasses of wine in the evening. We loved being able to walk to some of our favorite restaurants and across the Highlands Bridge to the beach. The hosts were great and very responsive. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miriam E.

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

Repeat Stay

We have stayed at this property multiple times and it never disappoints. The place is welcoming, quiet and in a great location. Gary is a wonderful host! We are looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect weekend getaway

Great spot, next to town. Simple, easy, lovely. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

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

Peaceful location

The house was amazing! So many patios with beautiful views of the water. Hosts were very kind and communicative
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Miriam E.

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

Home away from home

We have stayed in this property multiple times and as always, it was a great stay! The location is beautiful and quiet with great views of Sandy Hook. Communication with the property manager is always quick and helpful. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Gary

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests