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Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!

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Exterior
Enjoy our backyard fire pit with family and friends!
Large contemporary addition opening up on big deck with steps down to the yard!
New contemporary addition with large glass onto back deck!
Large wrap around yard with forest and trees all around

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highland Lakes, NJ
  • Place, East Highland Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper East Highland Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Highland Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!

The quaint, lake town cottage is just a few short minutes from several private community beaches and sits on a quiet lot off the main country road.

The house was originally put up as a single room summer escape. In 2021, we finished a complete gut renovation. The finished house was recently featured in Dwell magazine.

We've provided modern luxuries for our oasis in the woods while maintaining its quaint feeling!

Summer Guests enjoy several beaches with lake access in the community. Guests can have access for a small fee required by the HOA. Surrounded by forest, there is plenty of hiking in the area as well.

Winter guests enjoy lots of skiing & tube activities nearby:

6 min - Winter 4 Kids
10 min - Mountain Creek Resort
20 min - Mount Peter
32 min - High Point Cross Country Ski

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Pets must be pre-approved.
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Highland Lakes

Located in Highland Lakes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Mountain Creek Ski Resort and Crystal Springs Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Mountain Creek Waterpark and Alpine Mountain Coaster. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Map
Highland Lakes, NJ

What's nearby

  • East Highland Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wawayanda State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Upper East Highland Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Highland Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Lake Wanda - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Boonton Station - 39 min drive
  • Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Red Tail Lodge - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Crystal Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC! located?

This family-friendly Highland Lakes holiday home is located on a lake, within a 5-minute walk of East Highland Lake, Upper East Highland Lake and Wawayanda State Park. Highland Lake and Lake Wanda are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Julie S.

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

Cozy cottage vibes

Our stay overall was great! The house is perfect for a family, large backyard for kids, and communication with the host was top tier.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

korryn l.

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

Mini family vacation

We had a lovely time. The home was small, but open, airy, and bright. Beautfully decorated.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

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

Beautiful Propery

House was immaculate, comfortable and beautiful. The beds were comfy, the kitchen had anything you could need and the location was perfect! The loft was especially comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Analia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fourth time here. We love it. Small but modern decor gives it air. All the amenities a family might need. We cooked in, ate out, used the beaches. It was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen G., New Jersey

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

Nice weekend getaway

The house was cozy and perfect for a family winter weekend getaway in the mountains.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Timothy C.

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

Great location

Near our family in NJ. Close to the city, very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandie L., Ludington

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

Great place to stay!!

A Very nice and comfortable play to stay away from home. Very well appointed and close enough to the city to make trips in effortlessly. Would definitely come back :)
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

JamieLyn B.

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

Lake house wonder

The property was beautiful and close to lake l. Perfect for kids especially little ones . Great rest and reset for family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful house, lots of light. Cosy fireplace. Really enjoyed the surroundings, including challenging hike up the Stairway to Heaven trail !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed F.

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

Wonderful stay

We had another wonderful holiday staying for the 2nd Christmas at this house. We travel from out of state to be near family for the holidays and the house is nestled near the lake but close to major roads for travel. It’s well stocked and nicely decorated. The owner had great communication with us. Thanks again for sharing your lovely home with us
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

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

Fabulous weekend

The cottage is gorgeous, from inside it feels so big and spacious. My teenage loved it. My husband and brother couldn’t resist barbecuing. Is a great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analia G.

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

Three years in a row

We love coming here with our adult children and our grandchildren. The design of this small house is perfect for the 7 of us. We cook here, shop nearby, enjoy the amenities of the clubhouse and beaches by the lakes. It’s perfect for all of us and the hosts are terrific. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analia G.

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

Family vacation

This is our second summer returning to this lovely home in Highland Lakes. It’s perfect for us. My son, his wife and one year old and my daughter and her two year old, and us the parents/grandparents. We cooked in, ate out, participated in the clubhouse activities and went to the lake almost everyday. We can’t wait to return again. Communication is great, home is well kept and modern, and it’s not far from the city - so the drive back and forth is easy, if you need to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

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

Great value, location, style and host!

A group of five ladies rented the cottage for a girls' weekend and I don't know why anyone would pay crazy $$$ to stay at one of the big nearby resorts and eat out when you can stay here, spread out comfortably, and do everything the area has to offer. We had spa treatments at Crystal Springs and visited wineries in the Warwick Valley during the day and came back to the cottage to relax in front of the fireplace in the evenings. If you're someone who cares about interior design--I do--the cottage is designed nicely and layed out well. With five adults we had to share rooms but everyone had her own bed, and two full bathrooms was plenty. The kitchen had enough dishware and cookware to meet all our needs and a huge table for dining and playing games. The host, Doug, was so friendly and communicative, I'm only sorry we didn't get to meet so I could thank him in person for sharing his lovely home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kelvin E.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disappointing Stay: Unclean and Misleading Listing

We recently tried to stay this property and was extremely disappointed with our experience. The property was not well-maintained, with ankle-high grass, spider webs, and ants inside the house. The backyard was littered with empty water bottles. Additionally, the listing description was misleading, as it advertised a three-bedroom loft, but upon arrival, we found it to be a two-bedroom loft. This was especially problematic for our elderly family members. We contacted the host to address these issues but were unable to reach a satisfactory resolution. As a result, we had to vacate the premises and find alternative accommodations for the rest of our trip. The property clearly hadn't been properly inspected by the host, and the pictures did not accurately reflect the reality. This was a highly disappointing experience, especially considering the long distance we traveled. I would not recommend this property to others. The discussion with the host was respectful yet disappointing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

Wonderful views!

My husband and I enjoyed staying at this property. The owner was very responsive, the kitchen well-stocked, the view outside the back was lovely. Whoever remodeled this home really knew how to use natural light. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Highland Lakes Trip

Nice house very clean and modern.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marina E.

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

Perfect summer getaway!

Amazingly clean and modern house in perfect neibourhood with few beaches and very warm and clean lakes. We stayed second summer already, my children asked to come again:)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great host

Would recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

mihai alin d.

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

Nice place for a quick gateway

Left the city during the recent snow storm to enjoy some skiing at Mountain Creek. Doug was very accommodating and communication was great. The house is located conveniently and has all the necessary amenities for a pleasant stay. Will definitely revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

johanna f.

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

Sunny, clean getaway.

This house is a gem! Beautifully designed and comfortable. We loved sitting by the fire at night and cooking in the spacious kitchen. Really nice showers too!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taiese P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely House with great design and amenities

We had a great time at the house which was beautifully renovated with all the amenities that we needed and the perfect amount of space for us and our three small children. The house was beautiful with great furniture and a peaceful feeling inside. The only thing that was unexpected was the close proximity to the road. We were hoping that the property would be more surrounded by trees and farther from the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily D., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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

Amazing fall get away

This house is absolutely perfect! The owners have thought of every detail to make the stay comfortable and convenient. Beautiful home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marina E.

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

The best house we booked!

Wonderful very clean, bright, modern house! The house has everything we need. Excellent air conditioning system. Very quiet in the house, relaxing atmosphere. Very nice backyard. Very beautiful area! Ideal for children. Has 5 private lakes with the beaches. Water is worm and clean. The water park is in 10 minutes away by car. Very friendly people in the community. I recommend it for families with children! We are really want to come again! Thank you very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

megan k.

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

The perfect getaway from the city

We had such a wonderful time at Douglas' house. His house is soo beautiful and perfect for a mini holiday. He has everything you need in the house and it's walking distance from a beautiful lake. I wish we could have stayed for longer but I do hope to return. Douglas was very responsive with and shared all the information before our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Douglas Segulja

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What makes this property unique

The house is a great place to escape to for a weekend or work week away. It's within an hour of NYC, but feels a world away! We have high speed wifi access for business travelers as well guest who want a weekend of Netflix! There are several communal lakes you have access to, as well as lots of hiking and other outdoor activities (sking and sledding in the winter). Or if you're looking for a quite weekend by the fire, you've found the perfect spot. We have our indoor stone fireplace (it's original!) and our new outdoor fire pit. The open living kitchen dining concept is perfect for family or friend gathers, as is the 10' dining table!

For winter guests:
1. Mountain Creek Resort 10 min drive
2. Hidden Valley (Great for kids or ski newbies) 6 min
3. Mount Peter Ski Area (more advanced) - 20 min drive
4. Lots of tubing and other winter activities around as well!

Vernon, NJ - 10 min drive
Warwick, NY - 15 min drive (great wineries, antiques, and farmer markets!)

***The HOA requires a $50 registration fee for guests (paid ahead of time) who want to use the beach amenities, plus a $2/day per person fee when you pick up your day passes. The $50 fee will be assesses once you let us know you plan to use the beach after you book.

***Dogs are welcome (max 3). There is a $50 fee per dog which is paid after you book. $150 fee will be assessed per dog if we're not informed of your pet.

*** For summer and fall dates which are further out, we're prioritizing 5 day bookings or longer. If you're looking for a shorter stay, send us a message and we will try to accommodate you as best possible. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!

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