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

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View of Beachcomber cottage from Shrewsbury River
Private deck off the living room
Enjoy the river views from the deck
View while sitting on deck
Photo taken from the deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 341.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Place, Monmouth County Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Twin Lights State Historic Site
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Gateway National Recreation Area
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪50 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Dogs allowed
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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

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cottage is near a water park and 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 Nathan's Famous. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and Count Basie Theater are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Monmouth County Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Twin Lights State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Gateway National Recreation Area - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hartshorne Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 6.3 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Chubby Pickle - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪et al - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage.?

As of 28 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage. on 28 April 2026 start from NZ$510, 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 A Great Escape !! One Of A Kind Waterfront Cottage.?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 123 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 123 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 123 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 123 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 123 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Morgan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay in Gary’s bungalow. Very close to the water, can’t wait to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Convenient to restaurants/ beaches/ lighthouses/ ferry. Loved hearing the lapping of water while we slept. Lovely dock w chairs to enjoy sunrise and sunset. The house was cozy and perfect f 2 people. Enjoyed watching the boats go by. We enjoyed our stay and would go back again! Our host was responsive, and professional.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Michael S.

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

Nice small cottage

Great place for a couple.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great little bungalow!

Love the location.perfect little spot. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

kenneth a.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin Z.

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

Beautiful View

Amazing location! Short walking distance to many restaurants, very clean & cozy home. I will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esa M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

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

Quaint!

Very nice little bungalow 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jimmy M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

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

Great experience

Easy stay. No issues. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom H.

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

Nice

Very nice property and location overlooking the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Agnes M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Merrick W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean C.

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

Great cottage

We had a wonderful time. Place was spotless. Dog friendly. Area is wonderful and easy to access other beaches. Check in and check out was seamless. Communication was spot on! Would highly recommend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa R.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Illan L.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria L.

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sonnia G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catarina C.

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

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