Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Highland Lakes, NJ

Mountain Creek Ski Resort8 min drive
Mountain Creek Waterpark10 min drive
Crystal Springs Golf Resort18 min drive
Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The quaint, lake town cottage is just a few short minutes from several private community beaches and sits on a quiet lot off the main country road.

The house was originally put up as a single room summer escape. In 2021, we finished a complete gut renovation. The finished house was recently featured in Dwell magazine.

We've provided modern luxuries for our oasis in the woods while maintaining its quaint feeling!

Summer Guests enjoy several beaches with lake access in the community. Guests can have access for a small fee required by the HOA. Surrounded by forest, there is plenty of hiking in the area as well.

Winter guests enjoy lots of skiing & tube activities nearby:

6 min - Winter 4 Kids
10 min - Mountain Creek Resort
20 min - Mount Peter
32 min - High Point Cross Country Ski

Property manager

Douglas Segulja

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Pets must be pre-approved.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your 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

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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Highland Lakes

Located in Highland Lakes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Mountain Creek Ski Resort and Crystal Springs Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda. Travelling with kids? Consider Mountain Creek Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Zoom Ziplines. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Highland Lakes, NJ

What's nearby

Highland Lakes Beach 1 - 4 min drive
Mountain Creek Ski Resort - 8 min drive
Mountain Creek Waterpark - 10 min drive
Crystal Springs Golf Resort - 18 min drive
Upper Greenwood Lake - 25 min drive

Getting around

Boonton Station - 39 min drive
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 8 min drive
Crystal Springs Country Club - 18 min drive
Dunkin' - 29 min drive
Pizza Station - 8 min drive
Kites Restaurant - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Contemporary Cottage less than an hour from NYC! located?

This family-friendly Highland Lakes holiday home is located on a lake, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wawayanda State Park and Lake Wanda. Highland Lakes Beach 2 and Highland Lakes Beach 1 are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Timothy C.

18 Apr 2024

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

Great location

Near our family in NJ. Close to the city, very quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie V.

11 Mar 2024

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

Lovely stay

Beautiful house, lots of light. Cosy fireplace. Really enjoyed the surroundings, including challenging hike up the Stairway to Heaven trail !

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara F., Montclair, NJ

29 Jan 2024

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

Great value, location, style and host!

A group of five ladies rented the cottage for a girls' weekend and I don't know why anyone would pay crazy $$$ to stay at one of the big nearby resorts and eat out when you can stay here, spread out comfortably, and do everything the area has to offer. We had spa treatments at Crystal Springs and visited wineries in the Warwick Valley during the day and came back to the cottage to relax in front of the fireplace in the evenings. If you're someone who cares about interior design--I do--the cottage is designed nicely and layed out well. With five adults we had to share rooms but everyone had her own bed, and two full bathrooms was plenty. The kitchen had enough dishware and cookware to meet all our needs and a huge table for dining and playing games. The host, Doug, was so friendly and communicative, I'm only sorry we didn't get to meet so I could thank him in person for sharing his lovely home.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Analia G.

28 Aug 2023

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

Family vacation

This is our second summer returning to this lovely home in Highland Lakes. It’s perfect for us. My son, his wife and one year old and my daughter and her two year old, and us the parents/grandparents. We cooked in, ate out, participated in the clubhouse activities and went to the lake almost everyday. We can’t wait to return again. Communication is great, home is well kept and modern, and it’s not far from the city - so the drive back and forth is easy, if you need to.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandie L., Ludington

31 Mar 2023

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

Great place to stay!!

A Very nice and comfortable play to stay away from home. Very well appointed and close enough to the city to make trips in effortlessly. Would definitely come back :)

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Douglas Segulja

What makes this property unique

The house is a great place to escape to for a weekend or work week away. It's within an hour of NYC, but feels a world away! We have high speed wifi access for business travelers as well guest who want a weekend of Netflix! There are several communal lakes you have access to, as well as lots of hiking and other outdoor activities (sking and sledding in the winter). Or if you're looking for a quite weekend by the fire, you've found the perfect spot. We have our indoor stone fireplace (it's original!) and our new outdoor fire pit. The open living kitchen dining concept is perfect for family or friend gathers, as is the 10' dining table!

For winter guests:
1. Mountain Creek Resort 10 min drive
2. Hidden Valley (Great for kids or ski newbies) 6 min
3. Mount Peter Ski Area (more advanced) - 20 min drive
4. Lots of tubing and other winter activities around as well!

Vernon, NJ - 10 min drive
Warwick, NY - 15 min drive (great wineries, antiques, and farmer markets!)