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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 6
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Highland Lakes, NJ
- Mountain Creek Ski Resort
- Mountain Creek Waterpark8 min drive
- Crystal Springs Golf Resort16 min drive
- Newburgh, NY (SWF-Stewart 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
Fenced Yard Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit
FREE EARLY CHECK IN 11am and FREE LATE CHECK OUT 3pm! 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, YouTube TV live, 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 21 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 YouTube Live TV . 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 YouTube TV live and streaming Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
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 coin op washer and dryer, and an 8 x 20 Sun 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 lakes with a total of 7 beaches 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 $2 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.
Note: This is a Short Term Rental Property:
Minimum Stay - 2 Nights, Maximum Stay 21 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 YouTube Live TV . 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 YouTube TV live and streaming Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
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 coin op washer and dryer, and an 8 x 20 Sun 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 lakes with a total of 7 beaches 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 $2 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.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 3:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet fee applies
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check Out Procedures posted on side of refrigerator
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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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
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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About the area
Highland Lakes
Located in Highland Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Frederick Franck's Pacem in Terris and Strazza Art Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mountain Creek Waterpark and Alpine Mountain Coaster. Travelling with kids? Consider Franklin Mineral Museum and Skylands New Jersey Botanical Gardens. 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 Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Highland Lakes Beach 7 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Mountain Creek Waterpark - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
- South Peak Express - 10 min drive - 9.2 km
- Crystal Springs Golf Resort - 16 min drive - 13.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Dunkin' - 5 min drive
- Pizza Station - 5 min drive
- The Crystal Cafe - 5 min drive
- Burger King - 5 min drive
- Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jen P.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jen P.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dennis H.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dennis H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kris K.
13 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
comfortable cottage
Kris K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ryan G.
21 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good weekend getaway with the dogs
Ryan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Bill G.
3 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highlands Lake cottage
Bill G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adam G.
3 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and stay!
Adam G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Quamrul H.
16 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
mr
Quamrul H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Patti F.
19 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding at the Lake
Patti F.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Renee S.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Stay!
Renee S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sheena B.
24 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Sheena B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dennis H.
11 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing week
Dennis H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
heather m.
19 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Autumnal relaxation
heather m.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Dennis H., Madison new Hampshire
28 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable
Dennis H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
MATTHEW K.
23 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect mountain getaway!
MATTHEW K.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Greg M.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Get away
Greg M.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jim P.
30 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend
Jim P.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
6/10 Okay
Deb C.
25 July 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Needs update
Deb C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen H.
15 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly appointed, cozy stay
Kathleen H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
mark a.
11 Nov 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
mark a.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
10/10 Excellent
Kelly N.
12 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage with Great Backyard
Kelly N.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Linda M., 33 Brooks Lane Crossville, Tn. 38558
5 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Winter Getaway
Linda M.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highland Cottage stay
Karen P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela L.
6 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Cottage
Pamela L.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chris R.
7 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very dog friendly
Chris R.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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
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.
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.
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.
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