Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails
Great spot to enjoy and take in nature, beach, marina, or hike through 794 acres of woods. Your getaway is a quick walk to Hartshorne woods. Bay views of NYC, cycle, SUP, sail, fishing, kayaking, historic sites + amazing restaurants and bars.
45 minutes to and from NYC by Sea streak Ferry! Easy, affordable and something for everybody.
Kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, plates and ready for cooking
Towels, linens and shampoo and soap
Hair dryer, clothing steamer
Brand new Washer and Dryer - detergent included
Super high speed wifi - 1200 mbs - 8 + devices can browse
We’d love to host you, I’ll be waiting for an inquiry from you and we can start discussing some more details from there.
permit number 7957
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Charming beach house with AC, WiFi in peaceful North End of Long Branch.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Highlands
Located in Highlands, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Strauss Mansion Museum and First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Twin Lights State Historic Site and Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Monmouth Park or Oceanfirst Bank Center.
Twin Lights State Historic Site - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
Hartshorne Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Monmouth County Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Gateway National Recreation Area - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Getting around
Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - 15 min walk
Bahrs Landing - 12 min walk
The Chubby Pickle - 13 min walk
Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - 9 min walk
et al - 18 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails?
As of 9 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails on 13 August 2025 start from NZ$901, 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 at Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails?
Checkout is at 11:30 AM.
Where is Charming spacious 1933 newly renovated private home. Walk to trails located?
Located in the heart of Highlands, this golf cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Hartshorne Park and Twin Lights State Historic Site. Monmouth County Beach and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 2 miles (3 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful space. Great layout, convenient location, and very homey feel! The host answered all my questions in a timely manner and our overall experience was very positive!
Great stay over the 4th of July. I wish they had a grill but we had a great time using the fire pit in the back yard. Kitchen was great and even had some essentials which arent normally in rentals, which was nice.
Corey D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your 4th of July stay and made good use of the fire pit — it’s one of our favorite features too. Appreciate the note about the grill — it’s definitely something we’re considering adding in the future. Glad the kitchen essentials came in handy, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Four senior men (in our sixties) men spent 4 nights We were on a group tennis trip and played tennis 3 strait days. House was very comfortable and clean Can only park two cars which was fine for us. Very easy to get to the SeaBright/Rumson area as well as highlands. Restaurants were close. Very easy to communicate with the owners.
This house was perfect for our party of 8 — 2 couples and 4 adult kids. Having the living areas on the middle floor, with the bedrooms above and below, made for a great compromise between privacy and togetherness. We lacked for nothing, the kitchen was especially well supplied, and communication prompt and friendly. (We bought tension rods to rig a curtain for the skylight over the upstairs bed — but that was the only adjustment we had to make for comfort.)
Kate C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear the layout worked well for your group — it really is designed with both privacy and connection in mind, so I’m glad that came through.
We appreciate your thoughtful solution for the skylight and have since taken your feedback to heart as we work on a more permanent fix.
It was a pleasure hosting you.
Everything was absolutely perfect! We couldn’t have asked for a better place! The place was super clean ,comfortable and conveniently located. But , Angelica , the host was extremely helpful with places to eat and things to do . We can’t wait to come back. You won’t ever be disappointed if you stay here.
Lisa A.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Thank you so much for your glowing review! It was an absolute pleasure hosting you, and I’m thrilled to hear that you found the place clean, comfortable, and conveniently located. I’m so glad my recommendations for places to eat and things to do helped make your stay even more enjoyable. I look forward to welcoming you back anytime – you were wonderful guests! Safe travels until next time!
We loved staying in this charming house near the beach. It was super clean, and had all the things we needed. The house was decorated beautifully, beds were comfy, and we felt at home. It was also a short drive to the beach which was awesome! Private back yard was great to sit on the patio and relax after a beach day!
Melissa M.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Happy to hear that you and your family had a lovely stay! Thank you for this great review.
We had a great time here. The house was perfect for our family of 5. Newly renovated, really nice place. Great location, accessible to Jersey Shore beaches and the ferry to take you into NYC. The host did a great job of communicating with us throughout our stay and ensuring that we had everything we needed. We highly recommend this place and would absolutely stay here again.
Jessica W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Appreciate you taking the time to write this review! Sooo happy to you hear you and your family had a great time! You all were exceptional guests and look forward to your all staying again!
We loved the house and all the amenities! Clean, bright and inviting. Angelica was great to work with and did everything she could to help us. Will use again on our next family reunion. Dan G.
Daniel G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 January 2025
Happy to hear you all had a great stay and looking forward to hosting you all again.
Superb experience! Definitely would stay again! Home was very clean, linens and towels smelled so fresh. Stocked with all the essentials + extras. Felt right at home. Spacious, we were comfortable and happy the whole time. Quiet and safe neighborhood. Central location. I travel often with VRBO and this listing is on my top 5 list. I hope it’s available next time I visit the area.
The house had all the basics (kitchen, bedding, laundry) needed for our family. It was clean (except for these little gnatsin the kitchen), inviting and cozy, yet spacious enough for all 8 of us. Our only issue was the lack of storage/closet/dresser in the 2 main downstairs bedrooms; staying a week we would've liked to put clothes away
We had an awesome time at charming chestnut
This house was just perfect for us, modern vibes Decor, each room was clean and decorated to details, beautiful kitchen, supply with coffee, tea etc. Living room with a brand new leather sectional very comfortable, lovely bedrooms commfy beds.....A+
.the location was perfect 5 min to beach, walking distance to parks, restaurants, trails, national parks!
So much to do around and the views just breath taking!!!!
Area very quiet and safe
The host was friendly since day one excellent communication.
smooth check in and check out
Highly recommended it!!!!
I hope we can stay there again
Cheers!!!!!
Robert and Alexandra N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Happy to hear you and your family had an awesome time and appreciate you taking the time to review. Looking forward to having you and your family back again!
Although our check-in was rather challenging, once we were able to gain access to the house it became aa lovely stay. Our host, Angelica, was very responsive to our needs. I don't place the blame for our check-in difficulties except to say that the info on VRBO was not up to date.
The house is lovely and spacious and was comfortable for a family gathering of 8 folks. Entrance is through the ground level where there are 2 bedrooms and an additional door is on the second level. There are an additional 2 bedrooms on the third level. We found the beds quite comfortable. There were lots of towels for use in the house as well as several for the beach.
The spacious kitchen was well stocked with utensils and lots of glassware and plates as well as toaster, blender, griddle, etc.
In summary, we had a lovely time on Labor Day weekend in spite of some weather that limited our beach time. The cozy living room and board games allowed us to remain engaged and comfortable in spite of the weather.
We recently stayed at this home for a long weekend while in the area visiting family. The home is furnished nicely and has plenty of room for everyone. The beds and bathrooms were clean and tidy. The neighborhood is very quiet, and not too far from things. The parking is street only, and limited to the 2 vehicle spots in front of the house, any other guests would need to park elsewhere. Communication with the host was prompt and polite. Check in and out was very simple as well.
This review would not be completely honest without mentioning the one downside we experienced here, the smell. The bottom floor smelled strongly of cigarettes/tobacco (despite this being a non smoking rental) and the upper 2 floors smelled (fairly strongly) of cat urine, with the 3rd floor being the worst. This was something we found incredibly hard to ignore, to the point where we went out to purchase air fresheners to use during the stay.
Overall a great place to stay with plenty of room, would be a 5/5 if the owner could somehow eliminate the odor issue(s).
Joe F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
Thank you for your honest and valuable feedback.
We certainly never had cats in the house.
We had all floors redone and I am personally highly allergic to cats.
We will be repainting these rooms next week.
Thanks again for your review. Appreciate your feedback.
Cheers - Angelica
Verified
6/10 Okay
Geoff & Caroline D.
6 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in, communication
Nice house; Poor communication
The property itself was good. It was clean except for some little gnats in the top floor bedroom that bothered my daughter. It was well stocked with dishes, pots, pans, towels, beach chairs, etc. It’s close to several restaurants and the ferry to NYC. The lowest floor was humid and a little mildewy smelling when we arrived, but I ran the self cleaning feature on the washing machine and the dehumidifier and it got better. We enjoyed the neighborhood cat who liked to roam the yard and say hi to us through the glass doors. The biggest problem we had was checking in. We were given instructions on how to gain entry to the property, but we could not find the key where we were instructed to pick it up. We called and texted the owner and VRBO multiple times for assistance, but no one was able to help us. The owner did not respond and VRBO suggested we find another place to stay. So, we waited for a few hours and then finally checked into the only hotel we could find nearby with availability. We got the last two rooms they had at that hotel. The next morning the owner apologized and refunded the money for the first night and got us a key for the rest of the trip. She was apparently overseas and had not received our calls. However, we spent more money to reserve two hotel rooms at that hotel than we were refunded. Everything was fine in the end, but it’s just not a great way to start a trip and an inconvenience to have to move after 1 night.
Geoff & Caroline D.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
We take all feedback seriously, and I want to assure you that we are committed to providing a seamless and enjoyable stay for all our guests. We have addressed the check-in issue by updating our key retrieval process to prevent any future inconveniences.
While there was an issue with humidity on the lowest floor, we appreciate your quick thinking in running the dehumidifier, which resolved the concern. We have since increased our efforts to ensure that the environment is consistently comfortable and the humidifier runs automatically.
We are also pleased to that you found the property’s cleanliness, amenities, and location met your expectations. We strive to provide a well-stocked and welcoming home.
We value the opportunity to improve and welcome you to experience our property with the confidence that your stay will be enjoyable from start to finish.
Thank you for considering our home for your stay.
Quiet and safe neighborhood within a walk to the beach or a very short drive. This house was clean and comfortable with all of the amenities that you need, including laundry supplies, beach towels, a beach cart (in addition to your standard kitchen and bathroom supplies). The owners were extremely good with communication and answering questions quickly. The third floor was perfect for our 3 children (there is room for 4), and the bottom floor was great for the 4 adults. The house has window unit air conditioners which all worked very well to keep the house cool. It was a very easy and enjoyable stay and gave everyone room to spread out and relax. Street parking was free and always available right in front of the house. It was a short drive to Red Bank shopping and to the beach boardwalks.
A charming and comfortable property in a great location. Highly recommend for you and your family looking for a cozy beach summer getaway.
Frank P.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Daniel D.
11 August 2025
Daniel D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Angelica
We are adventurous nature lovers. This is the perfect spot for a hike or bike ride through well maintained trails or a beach day, spontaneous restaurants and bars all in walking distance.
Why they chose this property
Everyone says location location location. This is a Very special place. Quick easy and affordable getaway and no car needed if coming in from NYC. Take the sea streak ferry from 35th on the east river or lower Manhattan battery park.
What makes this property unique
Spotting of the sweetest Birds, Chipmunks and squirrels, feels secluded and yet access to woods, sea, bay and historic twin lights and All with in minutes!
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests