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Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore

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Exterior
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a window with blinds.
A bathroom with a bathtub, sink, toilet, and a window with blinds.
Room
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a lamp, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Dryer

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Middletown Township, NJ

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms

About this property

Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore

Come and relax in our shore retreat cottage with private driveway and backyard a block from the sea. We are a retreat away from the hurly-burly of connected life, but we do have WiFi Internet. We are located in a safe quiet neighborhood 5-10 minutes walk from Leonardo state marina and beach, 2 miles from Atlantic Highlands with it's bustling main street and delightful harbor where you can take the Seastreak ferry to Manhattan; 15 minutes drive to Sandy Hook and the Atlantic Shore Beaches. This property only accepts guests with a 5 star review rating.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please no outdoor footwear inside the cottage. Leave your outdoor shoes in the mudroom. We supply Crocs for your use indoors. Thank you
This property only accepts guests with a star review rating.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3481028vb
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

About the area

Leonardo

Leonardo is home to this cottage. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by PNC Bank Art Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area and Long Branch Beach. Keansburg Amusement Park and Runaway Rapids Waterpark are also worth visiting.
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Map
Middletown Township, NJ

Getting around

  • Woodbridge Station - 28 min drive
  • Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms II Diner - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage Retreat on North Jersey Shore located?

Situated in Leonardo, this cottage is steps from Ideal Beach and within 3 mi (5 km) of First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre and Strauss Mansion Museum. Atlantic Highlands Harbor is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Alexander G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We would definitely stay with you again! Alex & Theresa
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

L M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really was a fantastic stay. We were extremely comfortable and the host was thoughtful about a lot of details. Great communication, great quiet location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May 2026
Thank-you Lora for staying with us and taking great care of our cottage, we would love for you to visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for I family trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every was Perfect. The Host was Great.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was extremely simple and painless.Kitchen Facilities were nicely spaced out, easy to use, and clean along with good working order.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2025
Robert is a 5* guest, he left our cottage clean and tidy and followed all our house rules. We look forward to hosting Robert again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean as could be. Had all we needed and more. Service in getting things set up for our visit were easy. 10 out of 10 for sure. Next time we are back in the Jerz, we will hit them up for sure again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little older but in very good shape and nice and clean
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

dylan k.

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

Perfect place for my band and I

This was a perfect place for my band and I to relax after long days in the studio. Very spacious, clean, easy communication and an ideal location.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I were pleasantly surprised by this cozy cottage. From the moment we arrived, the home was very clean, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared. It truly had everything we needed and felt like a real home away from home.One of our favorite touches was the guest book and the small items left behind by previous guests. It was clear many families had enjoyed their stay here, and we added a few items ourselves to contribute to the tradition.Although the home may appear small from the outside, it is very roomy and comfortable inside. The quality sheets and blankets made the stay even better, and the cottage has a warm, nostalgic character that makes it easy to relax.The parking was efficient and convenient, and the landlord was extremely accommodating, communicative, and helpful throughout our stay.Our visit was especially meaningful as we gathered here to celebrate the life of our grandmother, who passed away at 108 years and 10 days. The front porch and large backyard gave our family the perfect space to reflect and spend time together.Even though it wasn’t beach weather, we would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2026
Hello Mary, It was a real pleasure to host you. I really appreciate that you took the time in writing us such the wonderful review and hope that we will see you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colleen F.

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

Very Nice

The house is in a very nice, quiet residential area. We felt very safe. We booked this because we had a concert at Met life and didn't want to drive 3 hours to get home, we only had a 1 hr drive to this house. The place is super clean and was perfect for the 5 of of. The house is very well stocked with supplies, even folding chairs, umbrella for the beach and beach toys. We only had a short drive to the beaches south of us. We took a walk to the bay which was only 4 blocks away, the kids loved it. The owner was very nice and answered all my questions and check in was super easy. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
Colleen and her family were wonderful guests. They looked after our cottage and left it super clean and tidy. I hope Colleen will visit us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for two! We loved the close beaches and quiet atmosphere of the neighborhood. Couldn’t be more pleased with our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a really nice place with very considerate hosts. You can see the attention to detail in the bathroom and throughout the house. One of the reasons I rate this as a 4.5 (not quite a "5") is mostly because the main bedroom just didn't seem to cool down. They do try to combat the warmth with a window a/c, a ceiling fan AND an oscillating type, but there just seemed to be a dead space that doesn't cool down as well as one might want when trying to sleep. The other two rooms were smaller and both adult children said they cooled down fine. Another concern for some could be a steep and narrow staircase leading to the top floor, but we found this to add some challenge to the charm.The layout and kitchen were easy to negotiate and there were pots, pans, and plenty of silverware. Fridge was also solid and had some supplies that we could use. I did recommend to the host to offer non-stick cookware as stainless steel is no fun to clean when something gets slightly burned (we only used low heat). Overall, I would recommend this place for location and overall comfort. Just those two small details above were truly my only reservations from giving it a 5.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026

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Hosted by Olha Lesko

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