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Little Haven (D)

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Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Place, Twin Lights State Historic Site
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth County Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartshorne Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Back Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Little Haven (D)

A beautiful set of bungalows built in 1903 overlooking Sandy Hook and Manhattan on a private beach. Boat mooring space available. Unit D (dune): Fully furnished (Historic feel), kitchen fully equipped. 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen.

Beach backyard, gas grills, firepit, and more.

About Highlands:
We are just 40 minutes away from Manhattan by ferry. This section of Highlands has some of the last true bungalow communities. Highlands is a picturesque seaside town and the gateway to Sandy Hook. Highlands also boasts renowned beaches, top-notch restaurants, a lively nightlife scene, and outdoor activities. Major county park in town with bike and hiking trails. Two Lighthouses to explore minutes away. Highlands is minutes from New York City ferry, Sandy Hook / Sea Bright / Long Branch beaches, and many hiking/biking trails. Ideally located near PNC Art Center, Red Bank, Rumson, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove in Monmouth County.

www.HighlandsNJ.com

Keywords: Bungalow, Water Views, Private Beach, Boat Mooring

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2325577vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Long Branch Beach and Coney Island Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, or check out an event or a game at Monmouth Park. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Twin Lights State Historic Site - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Gateway National Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Monmouth County Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Hartshorne Park - 3 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Woodbridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Chubby Pickle - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chilangos - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Haven (D) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Little Haven (D)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Haven (D)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Haven (D)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Haven (D) located?

This family-friendly Highlands holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Twin Lights State Historic Site, Monmouth County Beach and Hartshorne Park. Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Host, cute property
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful vacation. It was myself, my daughter and my 2 granddaughters.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ruth Ann

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The neighborhood we stayed in in the Highlands was wonderful. This little cottage would be great with some TLC. It needs a little updating and the entire property needs to be cleaned up... which would go a long way in making this a much more charming place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

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

2nd Stay - More to come!

My girls (7 & 10) and I had a fantastic stay again. Everything was seamless - Rob is a great host. The kiddos are already asking me when we're coming again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward P.

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

Fantastic!

Stayed with my three kids, 6,9 & 13, for a long weekend. Could not have had a better overall experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Charles S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Bay Gettaway

The owner is very nice and pleasant. This property has great potential. However, a little maintenance would go a long way. It would be a major improvement if the back yard area was cleared of debris, broken items and weedeated.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew K.

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

Great Jersey Shore vacation spot!

My fiancé and I stayed at Little Haven (D) for 9 nights, through the 4th of July weekend, along with our pet dog. The location is truly great, minutes away from all of the major highlights including Sandy Hook, local restaurants, and the local ferries. The home itself is very modest, but has all of the essentials. What really makes the place worth it is the semi-private beach access via the yard. Robert, the host, was nice and very responsive. Had a great vacation overall and will certainly consider staying here again in the future.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Tim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
This cottage needs serious attention. No place to hang coats or towels. No room to prepare food. Microwave is on top of fridge. Ceilings are peeling. There are hooks at top of bathroom door but are over 7 feet from floor. We couldn’t reach. Parking was at a premium. Our last night we got the last spot in the public parking lot at the end of the street. The floor was unbelievably cold. Sleeps 5 but only four chairs to eat but really no place to slice, chop and dice. Coffee and toast is practical though. Coffee maker should be one that has automatic shut off for safety. Location is awesome. Our daughter lives a block away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura L.

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

Has all the essentials

Robert was a great host and quickly responded to any questions. The bungalow needs some upkeep but was fairly clean and had all the essentials we needed. The property could also be cleaned up and improved, but if you don’t care about fancy, it will suit you well. We loved that many places were within walking distance. We had some of the Best Pizza ever at Franny’s Pizza (went twice) and amazing seafood at Bahr’s. Be sure to visit Sandy Hook Island if you’re visiting Highlands!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

beautiful views

House was clean. The private beach is right out the back door. Short walks or drive to everything you need. it was 4 girls and we had no problems getting around and going for walks at night. We spent out days floating in our rafts in the bay. Lots of boats go by so its nice to watch, but the was the shore is and the docks we had more then enough room. We did have a small issue with the house and it was immediately taken care of. We plan to return. Awesome value for the money.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

Frank G.

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Atlantic Highlands

I would rate this property a Two. Do not book if you are handicapped!! There is a broken down wooden walkway from the street to the cottage, There is NO living room , If you want to watch TV, you have to sit on the bed ,which is a full size. If you are big there is no room for you and your wife. The beach is not right out your door, it is a good distance from the house Not worth the Money!!!!~
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Frank, So sorry you had a bad experience. I had no idea you were not happy with the bungalow. We had talked many times and you told me you loved the place and were having a great time. You even booked it for this coming year for 14 days which you canceled one month later. The bungalow does not have a living room, it says that in the listing. The wooden walkway is not broken in any way and is 38 inches wide. It extends from the first bungalow to the back yard. The sizes and number of beds is listed in the description as well as shown in the pictures. The beach is 100 feet from the back of Dune (unit d). Again so sorry you had a bad experience. I hope you have a wonderful 2024. Safe Travels, Rob LIttle. Little Haven.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great beach bungalow getaway

My partner and I stayed here for a long weekend to get away from NYC for a bit, and it was perfect for that purpose. The house is right near a main drag of restaurants and stores, so driving wasn’t necessary. Rob was great, and the beach was a great sight
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn K.

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

Perfect weekend spot.

The place was great for a couple (or small family). We had a blast on bay beach and use of kayaks. Easy getting in and out and communication with the home owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Wonderful Beach Getaway!

This is a great place for a cozy beach getaway! Bungalow had everything we needed, including kitchen essentials. Rob was a great host, very welcoming and gracious, easy to get ahold of and extremely accommodating! The sandy backyard has grills, fire pits, and many beach essentials to use - kayaks, surfboards, beach toys, etc. Also, may options to sit and eat or just relax! Backyard leads to a private, locally shared beach on the Bay side with great views. In NJ, it is nice and rare to be able to relax on a beach shared with very few people. Location is withing walking distance to some good restaurants, and very close to Sandy Hook Park (park pass was included!). Dog friendly location which is great! We played with Rob's dog as well. Thank you for our wonderful relaxing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Perfect for families

Big sandy backyard that leads to beach. On bay side, perfect for kids, even the 1 year old. You can walk to a selection of restaurants if you don't want to cook. Kitchen nicely stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Elaine P.

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

Quaint Beach Bungalow

We had a relaxing, fun week in Highlands. The bungalow had everything and more. We had our morning coffee and evening drinks on the beach with beautiful sunrises and sunsets. A pass for Sandy Hook Island was included which we loved! Our dog was welcomed and he was very happy and comfortable! The beach was quiet and the scenery was beautiful. The owner was extremely accommodating and easy to get in touch with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathie F.

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

Northern NJ

Very clean, charming and rustic rental. So appreciated the sandy waterfront as well as walking proximity to restaurants!! Good deal!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

steven m.

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

Stunning location

Rustic property great host direct access to the beach had every thing we required thanks Robert
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Another nice stay

This was our second stay at Little Haven. This time we stayed in the front unit. It was exactly as described and the whole experience was good. We will likely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen J.

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

End of summer Getaway

Such an amazing time at this adorable, timeless cozy Shore cottage. A bit of magic with it’s own shared cove, sandy beach- with views of Sandy Hook. Access to kayaks and surfboards. Pet friendly! Walking distance to some local restaurants and bars, bakery. Great location fir biking shore towns.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

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

relaxing and fun

great time my kids had an amazing time the kayaks and the paddle boards were a hit
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rudolph K H.

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

Quaint bungalow in great location

We had a great time staying 2 weeks in Robert's bungalow. It is such a nice location, with Sandy Hook just minutes away, by car, by bike or by Kayak. But we also spend much time just at the private beach, our kids learned to kayak in Robert's kayaks. It was great to have those, since rentals usually won't let kids use a one-person kayak. The bungalow is small, but had all we needed, from kitchen and barbecue tools to high chair and card games. The newly build deck as an outdoor dining room and the sand right next to the bungalow for kids to play were a very welcome extension, we spend much time outdoors. Robert is great host, very accommodating and always helpful. It was nice to chat with him once in a while, too, and to learn a little about this old place.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew C.

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

Quaint

Very old but quaint cottage right on the beach. Within walking distance to several restaurants and bars. Owner is very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Robert Lee Little

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Why they chose this property

Love living in the Bayshore region of NJ. Always wanted to live on the beach and be part of a bungalow community.

What makes this property unique

Private beach, place to keep your boat (Moorings out back).
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