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Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House

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A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, granite countertops, and a central island.
A kitchen with a central island, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.
A hallway with wooden flooring, white walls, and doors leading to rooms.
A wooden staircase with a handrail leading to a porch area.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a black leather sofa, a white coffee table, and a patterned rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
Nestled along the river, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 6 guests with 1 bathroom. It offers ocean views and features a deck and patio for outdoor enjoyment. Adventure seekers can enjoy nearby sailing, motorboating, hiking, and biking, while attractions include Manasquan Beach and Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area. Golf options are also nearby.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Manasquan Beach
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Manasquan, NJ
  • Place, Manasquan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full Bath

Half Bath

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House

Relaxing beach retreat, 200 feet from the beach. Painstakingly restored beach cottage with all the modern amenities. Front porch to people watch, and private covered rear porch with exposed beams, wicker fan, bistro lights, and a large hardwood table. Fun loft for kids to hang out and even hook up a game system. Wonderful cedar outdoor shower to wash away the sand, and get ready for a night out to dinner at one of dozens of great restaurants. Spend your days on the beach, walking the boardwalk, fishing, or kayaking. Manasquan is the consummate family beach town, with its cute downtown shopping area, family beaches and abundant dining & nightlife.

This is the best family beach north of LBI, and the best, most comfortable house you will rent. You will never want to leave!

* Minimum Age for Rentals is 28 Years Old unless you are a Family with Children *. BYO linens.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids will always remember the house with the loft
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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
REQUIRED: adhere to recycle rules as posted. Recyclables must be rinsed, separated, and placed LOOSE in blue cans (no bags). Cardboard separately.
Guest acknowledges linens are not provided. Guest to bring sheets, blankets, pillow cases, and towels, or arrange linen service. We provide pillows.
For Groups: ALL GUESTS MUST BE 28 or older. For Families w/ parent+child: No Restriction Cleaning checklist to be completed by guest upon checkout.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 349580vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manasquan

Located in Manasquan, this cottage is near theme parks and on a river. Shoppers can check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Belmar Beach and Boardwalk and Long Branch Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Jenkinson's Pavillion Bar and Restaurant and Jenks Club. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Manasquan, NJ

What's nearby

  • Manasquan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Algonquin Arts Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sea Girt Beach - 4 min drive - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sinner’s Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack Baker's Wharfside Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Buoy’s - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Shrimp Box & Outside The Box Patio Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jenkinson's Inlet Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Manasquan Beach, Fisherman's Cove Conservation Area and National Guard Militia Museum of New Jersey. Algonquin Arts Theatre and Sea Girt Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 124 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay for Mother's day weekend. Super close to the beach and local coffee shop, was wonderful. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this Manasquan home and would stay there again. The proximity to the beach was awesome making it easy to walk back and forth throughout the day. The was house was welcoming and felt coastal. It was clean and well-maintained when we arrived, which we appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay here. The hosts were very professional and communicative. The house was comfortable for our party of 4. It was a 1 minute walk around the corner to the beach. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property, fantastic hosts

The house is in a great location and has everything you could want for a beach house and the owners were incredibly friendly and helpful with the check in process.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach cottage and neighborhood. So close to beach. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, clean well appointed cottage

Very nicely restored, cozy and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Getaway

Wonderfully well maintained house just around the corner to the beach! Hoping to return for a longer stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manasqan beach cottage

Accommodations were great, really clean, and met all our needs. The host was superb - responsive and had great recommendations. The location was excellent- we enjoyed walking the beach and Manasquan boardwalk during our short off season stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short summer vacation to the Jersey Shore

Overall great stay! The house is quaint and perfectly located. The proximity to the beach, boardwalk, and local areas to eat was just what we needed. The property was great to relax and have an enjoyable time. Everything was clean and in working order. We would stay here again in a heart beat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Cute cottage. Easy walk to beach. Host was kind and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Manasquan Cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! The host was excellent and answered all my question. Clean, great location and cute property! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful space! Exactly as pictured. It's the perfect cottage. Screened in porch is relaxing. The back deck space was perfect for having outdoor meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location in Manasquan

Great house close to beach. Well appointed for our stay - just a note that linens aren’t provided but we used a linen service which was fine, Property owner was great throughout the process - Teens loved the upstairs loft area to hang out
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great beach bungalow with attentive hosts

The house was great. Better than the pics. Mike and Tracey were wonderful hosts, who made our stay great. We will def come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy, Clean and Quiet

We came during the winter and really enjoyed the property and location. The house fit our small family very well (our kid loved the loft), the home was warm and very easy to access. I'm sure it's busier in the summer months, but definitely recommend in the off season as well!
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic beach house

Loved this house. It is in an amazing location just a 1/2 block to the beach. The home is well appointed and great use of space. It is small but so comfy. We loved the front and back porches. You’ll love it!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful beach house

This was our second time staying at this home, and it has become a favorite. The location can’t be beat, just around the corner from the beach. The loft area is a unique feature and the kids love going there to play. The home is thoughtfully decorated and appointed, and has all we need to be extremely comfortable. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mom’s perfect vacation

Our gift to our mom for her 75th birthday was to stay in a beach house in Manasquan. Our family had houses there for four generations, and it’s Mom’s happy place. Everything was perfect. The house, the hosts, the beach, the neighborhood, were all excellent. We had so much fun, we rebooked for next summer before our trip was even over. Thank you for an amazing vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Impressed

I loved everything about this home, the neighbors, and the property managers are amazing. I cannot wait to go back and hopefully bring some others from family. Thank you very much for making this a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Like home

Wonderful and sooo cute. Small but feels spacious and light. We kept calling it home.!! 1 block from beach. Everything we needed and more!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Spring Break Beach Trip

Had a lovely time at this Manasquan beach home. Super close to the beach, 2 playgrounds within a 2 min walk. They did. Spectacular remodel on the home and the upstairs is a cool loft play area that my kids couldn’t get over. Will def book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay in cozy house near the beach

During our stay hurricane Ophelia hit New Jersey. Otherwise we would have had a very nice time in Manasquan.Our host was very kind and helped us in every way under this wet and stormy conditions, so after all we still had a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Shore House Close to the Beach

Our family flew up from Florida to enjoy a week in Manasquan. Our beach house looked just like the photos listed. The house was very clean and we loved that there were beach chairs, beach towels, beach umbrella, bikes, and a boogie board for our 9-year son to use!! The corner store made is easy for us to grab lunch on the way to the beach. Kayake rentals were also right around the corner which we took advantage of. Having the train station up the street allowed us to take a quick trip to see the sites in NYC. We can't thank Mike and his family enough for our enjoyable, most memorable vacation!! Hope to be back soon!.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely beach stay. The home is very nice, and the access to the beach was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was charming. Everything we needed for a beach getaway. Great location, short walk to beautiful beach with a playground for the kids.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Tracey

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Tracey & I have two kids who have grown up renting summer houses with us. We all love the beach - it is a year-round discussion at our house - 'when are we going to the beach', who are we inviting'... 'Can we get a surfing lesson?', 'let's go to that miniature golf place', 'I want to eat at the Warfside'... We love the beach, and invite you to enjoy your vacation at our home.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a house in LBI, but realized it was too far for a weekend getaway. Tracey & I spent a long weekend at the shore, seeing houses for sale all the way from Seaside to Sea Bright. We fell in love with this charming town and the family atmosphere.

What makes this property unique

So close to the beach that you will come back to the house instead of buying a drink at the burger shack, and can run back instead of using the public restroom. Perfectly restored cottage gives you comfort and convenience. Most of our guests tell us 'you've thought of EVERYTHING'

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