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Local Living, Beach Town Sanctuary. Car rental available!

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Breakfast available
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manasquan, NJ
  • Place, Manasquan Beach
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Point Pleasant Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Jenkinson's Boardwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Local Living, Beach Town Sanctuary. Car rental available!

Mohegan Wood is a two story beach-town cottage and is a great option to the typical bare bones beach bungalows. Perfect for families or two couples. Away from the crowds, noise, commotion, you can actually relax and enjoy the peace and comfort while still being at the beach. Everything is within walking or biking distance. Please see our list of amenities for the many extras we provide that others don’t such as beach passes and bicycles. Additionally we do not charge any additional fees such as cleaning or admin, the price you see is the price you get, excluding what the website adds.

CAR RENTAL NOW AVAILABLE via Turo, Wrangler Sahara 4-door, Audi Q5 and Land Rover Lr2.

There is central air throughout as well as ceiling fans and walls of bright windows if you prefer the fresh air. The house has multi zone audio and three flat screen HD T.V.’s. High speed Wi-Fi is available as well. There is a well supplied kitchen with all of the tools and pantry items a Chef could appreciate. There is also a renter contributed wet bar available to compliment your cooking. Outside we have an outdoor gas grill and gardens for you to help yourself to with a variety of two dozen different kinds of seasonal fresh herbs, fruit and vegetables. We have several bikes for your use, two beach cruisers, one vintage rat bike cruiser and a Schwinn tandem. For the beach there are beach chairs, umbrellas, coolers, beach bags and beach towels.

The bottom floor has an open room design connecting the sun room, dining room, living room, bar and newly remodeled kitchen. Reclaimed barn wood is used on most of the walls with 12 foot high ceiling in the living and dining rooms. . The master bedroom and bathroom are also downstairs at the back of the house away from the street. By the back door are the laundry room and pantry.
The Master bedroom has a queen sized bed, mid-century dressers, closet, sliding glass door to a private porch, ceiling fan and a ceiling dropdown flat screen T.V. The newly remodeled downstairs bathroom has a real beach feel with stone and tile walls, glass shower and aromatic steam room.
Upstairs there is the second bedroom with full size bed, vintage dressers and closet in addition to the loft with office, sofa bed, more closets, T.V. area and sliding door to private balcony with outside steps down to the deck below. Between the loft and bedroom is a large full bathroom.
The decks and gardens are relaxing and large enough for a variety of "feels". There is music, lighting, several chairs and benches, umbrella table and a long reclaimed 19th century butchers block table.
We have off-street parking on the driveway with a converted carriage house for storage of fishing and surf gear.

AMMENITIES

-----Basics Provided
washing machine
clothes dryer
laundry soap
iron & board
towels
linens
bathroom tissue,
paper towels, etc.

-----Communications
wireless internet
telephone/fax

-----Entertainment
premium cable
3 flat-screen HDTV’s
indoor / outdoor stereo speakers
iPod connector
DVD / CD player
AM / FM radio

-----Climate Control
central air-conditioning
central heating
ceiling fans

-----Kitchen Amenities
coffee/tea
misc. spices, non-perishables
refrigerator/ice maker
freezer
Britta water filter
microwave
Gas oven/stove
blender
food processor
coffee maker
toaster
dish washer
cooking utensils
pots & pans
plates & bowls
cups, mugs & glasses

-----Common Living Spaces
kitchen bar
dining table for 4
upstairs loft/living room
fireplace
family room
sun room

-----Master Bedroom
queen mattress
private patio and exit to backyard
full length mirror
HDTV
closet
dressers

-----Bedroom #2
full mattress
dressers closet

-----Master Bathroom
tub
large shower/steam room
hair dryer
soap/shampoo/conditioner/moisturizer
curling iron
sink / vanities
toilet

-----Bathroom #2
shower
hair dryer
soap/shampoo/conditioner/moisturizer sink / vanity
toilet

-----Beach Amenities
beach chairs
beach umbrellas
bikes(3 cruisers 1 tandem)
beach bags
fishing poles
coolers

-----Backyard Amenities
muti-level deck
gas BBQ grill
vegetable/fruit/herb garden
sun deck
patio dining for 6-8
shaded lounge area
umbrella table

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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: family gatherings and birthday parties
10 people maximum
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$200 pet fee. Additional cleaning not included
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
3 night minimum stay

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: 10 people maximum
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manasquan

Located in Manasquan, this cottage is in the city centre and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Point Pleasant Beach and Belmar Beach and Boardwalk. Pirates on the Manasquan and Spring Lake South End Pavilion are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Manasquan, NJ

What's nearby

  • Algonquin Arts Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manasquan Beach - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Point Pleasant Beach - 5 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Jenkinson’s Aquarium - 6 min drive - 5.2 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Town Grill (Old Broadway) - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Committed Pig - ‬14 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Local Living, Beach Town Sanctuary. Car rental available! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Local Living, Beach Town Sanctuary. Car rental available!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Local Living, Beach Town Sanctuary. Car rental available!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Local Living, Beach Town Sanctuary. Car rental available! located?

Located in the heart of Manasquan, this cottage is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Algonquin Arts Theatre and within 3 miles (5 km) of National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey and Manasquan Beach. Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area and Sea Girt Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A perfect and restorative retreat. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice, clean house with everything you need to stay there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location and wonderful property. Thanks for hosting us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edward C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Backyard is awesome. Fun/eclectic home. Great location. Would certainly stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay and found the house to be perfect for our family (first time away with new grandson).The deck and outside retreat was fantastic! So private and invitingIt was fun to discover all of the unique pieces of art, music, plants and dishware!Our first time visiting Manasquan and we found it lovely. We were so impressed by the perfectly trimmed lawns and enjoyed our evening walks around the neighborhood.Restaurants were easy to get to … just a short car ride and we found the young people who worked at them to be so friendly, polite and efficient.I even found a place to play pickleball at a church gym within walking distance! Really nice people!We definitely recommend this unique and special place!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Another amazing week!

There is a reason we return here—it truly is a sanctuary and was a much-needed respite after an incredibly hectic first half of the year. Always grateful for our time here and for the thoughtfulness and attention to detail of the hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pride G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A truly unique and charming home! Thoughtfully decorated with eclectic touches that made our stay both comfortable and memorable. We’d gladly come back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place with character.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian A.

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

10/10

A hidden gem. It had everything we needed for our stay. We brought our dog along and he had ample of space in the backyard to sunbathe while I was grilling. The host responded very fast which comes in handy when you have some last minute questions. It was a walkable distance to most restaurants and the drive to the beach was even faster.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. I'd return in a heartbeat. Easy walking access to downtown area. Beach 5-10 minutes away. As far as I'm concerned, anyone whose LP collection includes Ten Wheel Drive with Genya Ravan can do know wrong. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Beach Stay

Very pleasant and a very enjoyable experience! Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily G.

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

Memorial Day weekend trip

We absolutely loved staying here! The house is so charming and in a great location close to restaurants/bars, the grocery store, and the beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasey P.

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

Gorgeous home!

We loved our stay here, plenty of hangout spots for multiple people, and we couldn’t stop raving about the decor and the plants! Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Milford B.

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

Great place

Always enjoy staying at Mohegan Wood! Great place with all the amenities.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Troy T.

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

Great spot

Nice location. As advertised and met our needs in all ways.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest cottage and just a block from where I grew up so we were right at home. We loved the music-centric touches and instruments that were available for our use, as we are a family of professional musicians. We had some great jams! We also love to cook and there was every amenity you could wish for in that regard, as well as use of pantry and refrigerator items that came in handy when we needed. There are some tight spaces around the kitchen, but we worked around that. The owners were very responsive and gracious to any questions, issues that arose. We would definitely consider staying here again should the opportunity arise. It was more expensive than we've ever spent for a vacation rental, but considering it was Labor Day weekend at the Jersey shore, it was not out of line with other places we also looked at.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toni C.

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

Backyard oasis

This cottage is a whimsical retreat so close to all the best parts of Manasquan. Great kitchen and the back decks are a magical oasis. So enjoyed our stay and will definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

Great stay in Manasquan

Wonderfully comfortable house, with all the extras of home! Owners treat you like extended family . Very close to everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Just the respite we needed!

Everything is better at the beach and this is especially true if you stay at Mohegan Wood. Great location, thoughtfully appointed, clean and beautiful home! A true sanctuary.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Welcome retreat

We are repeat guests and always enjoy our time at Mohegan Wood. Close to all our favorite spots, immaculate, and peaceful. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cecile R.

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

Great home and location

The hosts couldn’t be nicer, the location was very convenient to beaches, shops and food, neighborhood was great. The backyard was fabulous
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mario M.

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

Wonderful

I cannot say enough nice things about this home. It is so adorable, nicely furnished/stocked and had everything we needed for an awesome weekend beach trip. Nice location, walking distance from downtown Manasquan and a few minutes drive
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

More memories at the shore

This was our third stay at Mohegan Wood. It truly feels like our home away from home—a thoughtfully appointed and beautiful home, at that. Karin and Will are amazing hosts and we look forward to making more shore memories in the future!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

The Jersey Shore, nothing like it!!!

My friend and I had a wonderful stay in Manasquan in such a wonderful house. It is close to stores, the beach and restaurants. My dog enjoyed walks around the beautiful quiet neighborhood. It is my second visit to the house and I am sure it won't me my last! Thanks so much for allowing us to stay in your home!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

RLC

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

Comfortable, clean and full of character

Such a charming property! So many thoughtful and creative details. The kitchen was phenomenal- my husband was in heaven. The rain shower was excellent. The plants were beautiful both outside and inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert Q.

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

Awesome place

Property is in a nice quiet neighborhood. Easy access to beaches. Close restaurants and other shore areas. Hosts were great. Easy communication. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karin and Will

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Will and Karin are both in the hospitality/restaurant business in Manhattan. Karin first fell in love with Manasquan when she first visited as a child and has been a regular ever since. Will grew up traveling and was introduced to Manasquan ten years ago. Together, their goal for Mohegan Wood is for every visitor to fall in love with all Manasquan has to offer in addition to it's famous beach.

Why they chose this property

Mohegan Wood is a beautiful, soulful home that Karin and Will use themselves in addition to sharing it with others. Because of this the house is maintained and cared for, with more put into it than an "investment" property. Quality is always the first consideration rather than what's cheapest.

What makes this property unique

There are many benefits to staying at Mohegan Wood but the primary benefit has to be that when staying here you feel at home like a local instead of visiting like a tourist.

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