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Charming Bay Head Waterfront Cottage with Yard: Easy Walk to Beach & Town

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A wooden boardwalk adjacent to a river, with benches and a house in the background.
A two-story house with a covered porch, a brick foundation, and a green lawn.
A room with a round wooden table, two chairs, a white shelf, and a door with a view of a body of water and a building.
A living room with a green carpet, a sofa, two chairs, a glass coffee table, and a staircase with white railings.
A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a chair, a lamp, a framed picture, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Bay Head Beach

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bayhead, NJ
  • Place, Anchor and Palette Art Gallery
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Bay Head Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Pleasant Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bay Head

Located in Bay Head, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey and Algonquin Arts Theatre are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit 3rd Avenue and Ocean County Mall. Ready for a night out? Consider Bar Anticipation and Hoop Group HQ. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
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Map
Bayhead, NJ

What's nearby

  • Anchor and Palette Art Gallery - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Bay Head Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Pleasant Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.9 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Food Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪At the Point Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Bay Head Waterfront Cottage with Yard: Easy Walk to Beach & Town pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Charming Bay Head Waterfront Cottage with Yard: Easy Walk to Beach & Town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Bay Head Waterfront Cottage with Yard: Easy Walk to Beach & Town?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Bay Head Waterfront Cottage with Yard: Easy Walk to Beach & Town?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Bay Head Waterfront Cottage with Yard: Easy Walk to Beach & Town located?

Located in the heart of Bay Head, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Head Beach and Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey. Point Pleasant Beach and Ocean Care Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bay Head

Beautiful summer place on Scow Ditch. So easy to walk to Club and Beach. I'm an original BayHeader.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Location

Thumbnail photo listed isn’t actual house, it’s a cottage behind that house. Pictures and description aren’t 100% accurate but had no real issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
There are two separate sites one on ,Home Away , the House ,and one on ,VRBO ,the Cottage ,each with it's own photos and description .Each site indicates the existence of the other.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

The cottage is run down, mice infested and overall, needs ALOT of work..it needs painting, a deep cl

The beds were comfy, the shower is great, the tv is great, the WiFi was less than acceptable.. The location was perfect...away from Rt 35 and on a lagoon which was very quiet. So if the landlord can slap some paint on the interior., clean up the outside, it would be a real GEM!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
Xfinity is now providing 1G Service to the front hse .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation in Bay Head at this charming property. The owner is very responsive and the place was very clean. We had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice experience!

3rd time we have rented at this location, which is charming, affordable, and convenient to beach/town center. We will definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Back in the ‘hood!

Just a quintessential Old Bay Head Cottage! We hope it doesn’t change and family can do it again!!!
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cottage in Excellent Location

Exactly as described. Quaint, clean comfortable cottage in an excellent location. 2 Bocks from the beach. 1 block form restaurants and shops but very very private! Will book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location !

Had a great time fishing and crabbing off dock in yard. Great location ! Walk to town and beach. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location, house old and showing it

The house was so close to the beach! Screened in Portch was great for an evening cocktail when the kids were asleep. House was a little disappointing. Not as clean as we hoped (hairballs, dirt in the walls). There were aunts but the house is quite old and so close to water it was to be exspected.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cottage near the beach

Everything was smooth. Beach was a few blocks away and was spectacular! Owner provided 4 beach badges which was perfect. Cottage fit our needs. We were able to find restaurants close by with outdoor seating. Bay head is a very nice town. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Place

This is a great place to stay, we had a really awesome vacation. My husband & I took our 2yr old daughter and dog. The house is literally on the water so not exactly toddler friendly but it's still really cool to step outside into the front yard and be right on the bay. Its really nice sitting on the front porch at night too. Just beware of the town swan! He won't leave you alone if you feed him just one time and he hissed at our dogs constantly. The location is amazing, really upscale nice safe quiet part of town. I loved being 2 blocks from the beach and there's a great park only a block away. The house isn't glamorous but its a great little quant cottage style house and perfect for our needs with kids/pets. Such a beautiful area, and beach was clean and ocean water was perfect! I would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for the weekend

Had a great time staying at the property. The owners were very accommodating and were open to last minute extensions for our stay which was really nice of them. They also allowed dogs which was so convenient and our dog loved the open space. Overall a great house for the weekend while we spent most of our time at Asbury Park, it was a nice place to come back and spend our evenings in.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very cute cottage

We had a lovely experience at the cottage. It is very private and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Mold, Mildew and Dirt!

We did not stay in the property due to the health hazard it possessed. We are seeking a refund! What a shame.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint Cottage

Private, quiet, spacious cottage. Walking distance to the beach and several restaurants. Canal on side of cottage perfect space for fishing/crabbing. Lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

This is an affirmation of all the positive reviews about the quaint but lovely cottage beside a scowl ditch. My family had the most relaxing vacation ever. Love the location, just a short walk to the shops, restaurants, beach. Amusement park in Point Pleasant is just a short drive. Oh yes, we had lots of fun crabbing as well. The cottage had everything we needed. Can't wait to go back next summer...our place to go for a perfect vacation. .
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Something for everyone

This cottage was clean and had a great location. There was something for everyone. My elderly mother in law enjoyed the first floor bedroom with a window facing the water. She also loved the enclosed porch. My two teenage children loved Jenkinson's boardwalk and amusement park which was only a 10 minute drive down the road. The bay head beach was so clean and not crowded at all. It was a two block walk from the cottage. The cottage had everything we needed, all in working order. The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was adequately stocked with dishes, utensils, etc. There was a washer/dryer and dishwasher. My family would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Had a great stay at this cottage! It was so cute and right on the water. Beautiful location. Would 100% stay here again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

House could not be in a better location to access the beach and downtown Bay Head on foot. It has pretty much everything you need for a low-key, beach/fishing vacation. The house is quite old but is in OK repair considering. Hot water was no longer a problem as has been noted in earlier reviews. Owner is very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

We had a great time here. My only complaints would be the shower pressure is extremely low. Hot water runs out very quickly. Aside from that, location is great and would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
I raised the hot water pressure for more hot water.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Overall a great stay

This is a nice rental, for the money. Only issue is the insufficient amount of hot water. ( runs out into second shower) need to wait at least 30 min between showers The house is older but we loved the feel of it. Was very clean on arival and all questions answered promptly. Thank you !!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 31 August 2023
The temperature has been adjusted
Verified review

8/10 Good

cottage on the scow ditch

This cottage served as home base for two families of three (3 kids, 3 adults) for a week and we had a nice time. Two of three bedrooms had AC, which was nice. The screened porch was great for hanging out and playing cards, and there is a table and chairs where we could sit outside and eat. It's about two blocks from the beach which was so convenient. We also enjoyed crabbing on the the scow ditch off the side of the house. The owner was responsive to our needs but not around. Some of the windows were missing curtains, which are great for keeping the heat out during the day. For the price per night, it seemed like things like that should be taken care of. But on the whole, it was a functoinal place for the six of us and I would stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Another fabulous vacation at the best location in Bay Head!

Our annual trip to the cottage on Scowl Ditch was another success!!!! Love the new bathroom upstairs and the new cushions on the couches. Loved the addition of more outdoor seating. We cannot wait to come back! Thank you :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable, cozy cottage

We absolutely loved this property! We had no trouble whatsoever, and never needed to contact the owner, although he was always available. The sweep-out cottage has all the basic necessities without any of the frills. Peaceful, private and roomy; a casual and charming house, and the window a/c units did the job. Comfortably sleeps 2 couples and 2 kids. We happily spent the most relaxing week fishing and crabbing right from our backyard and enjoying the beautiful ocean less than 2 blocks away, We would definitely come back here! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice cottage. Clean. Great location.

Nice cottage. Clean. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018
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