Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pool

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Parking available

Check out the area

Highland Lakes, NJ

Mountain Creek Ski Resort5 min drive
Mountain Creek Waterpark7 min drive
Crystal Springs Golf Resort15 min drive
Newark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.)67 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Paradise is closer than you think-Travel to another world that isn't a world away (only 50 miles from NYC) and enjoy all the beauty of a private mountain/lake community. Everything you need to enjoy yourself during these difficult times-Free WiFi, 65 in TV, Basic Cable TV, Streaming - Netflix, Hulu, & Amazon Prime, 100s of Video Games, In-House Laundromat, 60 x 65 Foot Completely Fenced Backyard, Huge Fire Pit, Gas Grill & Hammock.

Note: This is a Short Term Rental Property:
Minimum Stay - 2 Nights, Maximum Stay 45 Nights

Our beautiful 60 x 65 foot completely fenced in backyard provides you with the privacy you deserve and peace of mind knowing your pet has plenty of leg room to romp about. Unlike most properties in this community, ours is flat without dangerous rocks jetting out of the ground or steep slopes and is equipped with a spectacular 4 foot diameter burn area circular fire pit with firewood provided, hand made Guatemalan Hammock, a gas grill, table with 4 chairs, and Adirondack chairs - the perfect environment for a family and friends get together for a BBQ.

Enjoy Wireless internet throughout the home / back yard and Basic Cable TV (150+ Channels). The living room features a HUGE 65 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV with an XBOX One S & a Playstation 4 which play CDs, DVDs, Blue-rays and have activated Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Commercial Free Hulu Plus Accounts giving you access to thousands of movies and TV shows at the touch of a button. Video gamers rejoice because the XBOX One S & PS4 are loaded with a staggering amount of top notch awesome games and we also offer an Authentic Coin Op Arcade Cabinet as well. With 100s of games from all genres, satisfying gaming experiences can be had by young and old, casual and hardcore gamers alike. We also offer a 40 inch flat screen TV in the master bedroom with 150+ basic channels and an activated Netflix account in addition to a Netflix button right on the remote control for ease of use.

Highland Lakes Cottage features 3 bedrooms (Bedding Provided) - 1 Queen & 2 Fulls (All Memory Foam Mattresses), 1 full bathroom (Tub, Shower, Toilet, Sink), 1 Laundry Room with commercial washer and dryer - No trips to a laundry mat, and an 8 x 20 Sun Room (SMOKING IS ONLY PERMITTED IN THIS ROOM)., Living Room / Dining Room, and a spacious Kitchen with a Waist High Oven (no bending) Ample parking is also provided in the front yard.

Guests have access to any one of the 5 pristine lakes in the community (no gasoline powered boats permitted on the lakes) to enjoy life guarded swimming & great fishing. Great hiking & boat rentals are only 12 min away at Waywayanda State Park.

Right on the corner of our block, just a 3 minute walk away, you will find a beautiful lake with baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, jungle gym, and a concession stand with a bathroom as well. Enjoy long walks, bike rides, or a jog down winding country roads.

There is plenty to do in the surrounding area as well ... Snow Ski Resort, Water Park, Bike Park, Golf, and Zipline Tours 10 minutes away, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Restaurants, Drive-In Movie Theater, Regular Movie Theater, Wineries, Mountain Biking, Mini Golf, Indoor Ice Skating, Bowling, Laser Tag, Horseback Riding, Museums, Paintball, Skydiving, Zoo, Specialty Shops, Hot Air Balloon Rides, State Parks, Mall Shopping, Farmers Markets, Antique Shops ... oh and did I mention Relaxation ...

With the economy at its worst, isn't it nice to know that an affordable private paradise awaits you for your family vacation, snow ski adventure, or romantic getaway!

Highland Lakes is a Private Community in which all residents are registered with the town. As per a New Town Ordinance, all renters / tenants must pay a registration fee (Mandatory Fee added to each booking automatically) and must provide me with the First and Last Name of each member of your party, including minors, the Home Address and telephone number of the person who booked the reservation as well as state and plate info for vehicles. I am required to provide you with a copy of the By-Laws which you will find in the compartment of the coat rack mirror at the entrance of the cottage.

During the Summer Months, registered tenants my obtain parking decals & beach tags at $1 per day per tenant. Beach tags may obtained in the club house office, I suggest bringing an ID with you in case you are asked for it.

$ 85.00 Pet Fee applies where applicable. We do not allow cats.

Holiday Fees are built into your quote and apply where applicable.

Note: Minimum Stay - 2 Nights, Maximum Stay 21 Nights

Maximum Capacity is 6 (adults /children/infants)

Sales Tax Collected and Distributed by Rental Site.

Property manager

Michael Collins

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Beautiful vaulted beamed ceiling with lights for relaxing by the fire.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit 2 pets total)

50.00 Pet Fee Applies.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is only permitted in the Sun Room

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highland Lakes

Located in Highland Lakes, this cottage 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 - 6 min walk
Highland Lakes Beach 7 - 20 min walk
Mountain Creek Ski Resort - 5 min drive
Mountain Creek Waterpark - 7 min drive
Crystal Springs Golf Resort - 15 min drive

Getting around

Sloatsburg Station - 41 min drive
Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

Dunkin' - 12 min drive
Dunkin'
Crystal Springs Country Club - 15 min drive
Pizza Station - 5 min drive
Kites Restaurant - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

How much is parking at Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit?

Self-parking is available for a fee.

What time is check-in at Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit located?

Located in the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Highland Lakes is within a 10-minute walk of Highland Lakes Beach 1 and Highland Lakes Beach 2, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Highland Lakes Beach 7 and Lake Wanda are also within 1 mile (2 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW K.

23 Nov 2023

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

Perfect mountain getaway!

Great location, peaceful, fenced in back yard for the pup, beautiful area. 5/5.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Alex S.

18 Oct 2023

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

Overall Great Stay, but some words of caution.

My stay here for an extended weekend was certainly nice. The cottage while on the smaller end is very nice from a design standpoint and the fenced in backyard is really amazing especially since Michael is extremely welcoming to dogs which we greatly appreciated. My experience with Michael was great and he made sure check in was easy and checked in on us after the first day at the cottage, really nice! I have to be 100% honest with my review despite having such a good experience with Michael, I have to say the listing is not totally accurate as the master bedroom does not have a memory foam mattress. My wife and I constantly fell into the middle of the bed, making sleeping difficult for us who are used to a firmer mattress. I have to also say that it’s very shocking to see a coin operated washer/dryer in the unit, with a cash machine, and a coin operated arcade game, all were a first for me in the many years I’ve been using rentals like this. And I mean good business, and definitely capitalism at its finest it’s just off putting and takes away from the charm you want when renting a VRBO. The only other issue happened on the second night there when the fire detector went off at 3am twice. It was also extremely hot, as the main thermostat was under a hotel style lock box, so while AC units are there, it battled with the heat, which I would assume costs more money then giving ppl access to the temp control but we made it work. Overall 4/5

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam G.

3 Oct 2023

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

Great location and stay!

Great communication, home is in a great location and has everything we needed. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

28 Sept 2023

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

Highland Cottage stay

Easy to find and navigate from. We were there for my sister in law’s memorial service . Weather did not permit us to use or discover all the things to do there. Hopefully the next trip we will. Everything you could think of needing was provided and labeled. Will definitely stay again. Very affordable. Thank you again for a comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dennis H., Madison new Hampshire

28 Aug 2023

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

Clean and comfortable

Really enjoyed our long weekend at this lake house. It was,clean, comfortable and suited our needs perfectly! Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Michael Collins

I love being in the business of hospitality. Although Highland Lakes Cottage is not a true B&B, as you will be renting the entire house, I'll always be a text or phone call away to assist you with anything you need. I've been renting out the cottage since 2011 and over the years I've had the opportunity to chat with a lot of great guests and enjoyed sharing stories and having a laugh or two with them.

Most guests don't come to the cottage to hang out inside the cottage - most come to enjoy activities close by such as skiing or going to the water park at Mountain Creek, hiking at the nearby state parks, apple or pumpkin picking, fishing, boating, or swimming at any one of the 5 lakes in town, hunting, to experience the beauty of autumn in a mountain community, mountain biking, wine tasting at a winery, antiquing, to go to the drive in movie theater close by (one of the few left in the country), or even to take a hot air balloon ride!

On the other hand, once guests arrive they are pleased to find that the house itself holds a wealth of enjoyment with a big TV in the living room, streaming services such as Netflix / Commercial Free Hulu Plus / Amazon Prime, and with a huge fire pit in the back yard, a gas grill, and a hammock, many guests simply enjoy hanging out in the back yard and enjoying their privacy as it's completely fenced in.

Someday, I would love to own and operate a true B&B because not only do I love to cook but I also like taking care of guests and serving people - rather then just hearing about their vacation, I could personally be a part of it.

I hope you join us and I'd love to hear from you!

Mike

Why they chose this property

I chose this property because of its proximity to the lakes and its large / relatively flat back yard. Many properties I looked at either had small back yards or steep slopes or rocks jetting out of the ground. One other feature I really liked was that the home sits between two streets (front and rear) and because of this, you only have 2 instead of 3 neighbors.

Over the years I have worked hard improving the cottage and property by fencing in the back yard, getting a massive and beautiful fire pit, while also providing modern and useful electronics.

All of my hard work has paid off as Highland Lakes cottage is now the perfect blend of nature and technology.

It has an old school, warm, charming, campy feel. You will feel the full force of nature in our 60 x 65 foot completely fenced in back yard ... grass, huge fire pit, wood, bird bath, window bird feeder, a bunch of wind chimes, hammock, grill, trees, open space, seating, birds coming and going, stars, and moon light.

Inside the home you will get a cozy country feel, but this is no cabin in the woods where you are cut off from humanity ... because subtly sprinkled throughout the home are all the technologies you have become accustomed to ... High Speed Wifi, a Huge TV, USB charging ports, blue tooth AM FM Radio allowing you stream music from your phone or tablet, and 2 Video Game Systems (PS4 & XBOX ONE S) with literally 100s of games pre installed in addition to an Authentic Coin-Op Arcade Cabinet.

What makes this property unique

You could stay at a hotel or condo directly at or next to one of the attractions in the area (ski resort / water park), but if you do, you will missing out on all that Highland Lakes Cottage has to offer ... Privacy ... would you rather walk out into a beautiful back yard or walk out of your hotel room into a hallway filled with strangers? Would you rather enjoy a fire in a huge private fire pit or share a fire pit with hundreds of other guests? Would you rather just grab a log off a firewood rack or have to run out a buy some? Would you rather pay for Wifi as an extra in a hotel room or sit in the back yard and pick up the Free Wifi from the cottage? Would you rather cook a meal in a cramped condo kitchen or enjoy the open space of our kitchen? Would you rather be limited to just basic cable channels in a hotel or enjoy basic cable AND Netflix, Commercial Free Hulu Plus, and Amazon Prime Video on a 65 inch TV? If you are a gamer, would you rather leave video gaming behind on your vacation or explore the hundreds of games offered on the XBox One S or PS4 at Highland Lakes Cottage? Would you rather have access to one swimming pool at a condo or enjoy 7 beaches on 5 private lakes?

It all depends what you are looking for but if you are looking for privacy, comfort, and convenience, Highland Lakes Cottage is the place for you ... join us and be happy.