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Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach

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A covered outdoor area with a view of a body of water, a dock, and a bridge in the background.
A modern kitchen with a dining area, a ceiling fan, and a large window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a ceiling fan.
A waterfront residential area with houses directly adjacent to a calm body of water, featuring docks and a pier.
A concrete bridge over a marina with boats docked.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Set along the riverbank, this 2-bedroom vacation home accommodates 6 guests with 2 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor relaxation and offers water views. Enjoy nearby activities like motorboating, mountain biking, and surfing. The property is pet-friendly and located in the city center, close to attractions like Twin Lights State Historic Site and Monmouth County Beach.

Highlights

  • Scenic water view

    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Monmouth County Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

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, The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bayview bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Double Futon

Southview bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second floor bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach

One of a kind waterfront home on a private family compound. Stunning waterviews and waterfront access. Steps away from restaurants bars, fishing, touring,rental boats. Walking distance to National, State and County parks. Also, beaches, bike & jogging trails and a short walk to Twinn Lights light house and museum. Cross the bridge to Sandy Hook and explore seven miles of beach. Enjoy many unique restaurants and shops in town, no car required all within walking distance. Accessible to New York City via fast ferry.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1479988vb
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 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 holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Branch Beach and Asbury Park Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Monmouth Park, or consider a night out at The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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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
  • The Sandbox at Seastreak Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Eastpointe Club Room - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bahrs Landing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbox @ Seastreak Beach - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rumson Market + Co. - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterview Cottage- Steps away from the beach located?

Located in the heart of Highlands, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Monmouth County Beach. Hartshorne Park and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Central location. Clean would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected, would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place right on the river with access to beach and walking paths a half mile across the bridge. Easy check in/out and host was very nice to allow early arrival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Prime location

We enjoyed our stay and the convenient access to the beach, restaurants, etc. We had everything we needed and checkin/checkout was easy. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with access to everything. Has great views, plenty of space was perfect for our family event. Owner was great and has great customer service and great communication. Parking can be a little tight but there is street parking as well so it was never an issue. I highly recommend staying here and I will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at highlands/sandy hook

We enjoyed the house just minutes from sandy hook. Was a great way to beat the crowds and have a place to come back during the day and take a break from the sun. Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

A lovely cottage with great views of the water. Very clean and comfortable. Great location for us as we had events in Fair Haven. Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great weekend

It was perfect for our weekend stay. It was clean and just as advertised. Thank you for an awesome stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice house in the Highlands

In town for a wedding. Great house in a quiet area. Perfect place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlands is such a lovely area and this home makes it perfect to enjoy. Great location with access to so much. The home has plenty of space, is located on a peaceful block, and has a great view of the city and water. The home was clean and well equipped. The provided Sandy Hook beach season parking pass was great to have. I also love and appreciate that it is a pet friendly home. Gary is a great host and very accommodating. I highly recommend staying here and would absolutely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

This place is great!! Bigger than in the pictures and super clean! 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick trip to shore

Really enjoyed our stay here. Will definitely return. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Loved the house and its charm. The house had everything we needed to be comfortable. The furnishings were lovely. Great location and views of the water. We would stay again! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Stay

We have stayed at this location numerous times and as always had an enjoyable experience. The house has beautiful views and is minutes from Sandy Hook. Gary is a wonderful host. We look forward to our next stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Getaway

We booked a last minute getaway. The property is clean, convenient, and pet friendly. Great water views, especially from the 2nd floor deck. Check-in/check-out so easy with very responsive hosts. We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

waterfront

always love staying at the compound! owners are great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highlands Cottage

This spacious cottage was walking distance from a wonderfully established seafood restaurant. We had everything and more for our weekend getaway with the water steps away from our feet!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent experience

Great location, very clean & had everything you might need. Great communication with Gary very nice & accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

This is the third time we have stayed with this host. The location is clean, convenient and right on the river. It's very relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy and cozy.

Perfect retreat. Home is well appointed and very well maintained. The location and view were spectacular. Two very nice restaurants are in walking distance. This is our second booking with Gary the host and I cannot wait to book with them again. Special TY to Peter and Fay for being so attentive during my stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property on the Water

We had another relaxing stay at this property. The views are AMAZING! The house is always clean and inviting. Gary is very responsive to any questions and letting us know about the check-in/check-out process. We are looking forward to our next stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Party at the shore

The unit was perfect. Location is ideal, easy to get to And great location. Parking was easy, which at the shore can be problematic. The property manager was easy to contact and very flexible. Great place and we will likely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Water and city views are amazing! Place is well-laid out with good outdoor spaces and we had room for our family of 5 to enjoy the still-nice weather. Since it was off-season, sandy hook beach (right across the bridge) was free and beautiful. Worth the drive up and around the Hook also; cool history and gorgeous. Owner was helpful and super communicative with everything. We also appreciated an early check-in!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

Great communication. Everything as advertised. Got some fishing in off the dock. Will do again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exactly as described and pictured. It was very clean and the kitchen was stocked with plenty of equipment if you wanted to cook.The location is great for exploring Sandy Hook, Twinlights and the shore area. Plenty of restaurants within walking distance.The check-in/check-out process was very easy. And the host were easy to contact. I had a few questions prior to and during our stay and they responded promptly.Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

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