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Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock

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Interior
Our duplex home offers a beautiful location
Wonderful location on the bay in Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook. Quiet and safe!
Dinning room a unit
Seastreak Ferry from NYC drops you at the door

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Monmouth County Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Futon

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Ensuite

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock

This recently restored lieutenants quarters on officer's row is set in a beautiful and tranquil setting with lots of charm and character. The home is actually a duplex and built in 1939 renovated 2016.

Down stairs is a living room, dining room (seats 8-10), new kitchen, small bunk bed room, and a comfortable side porch with bay breezes. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (2 Queen size one with one with two singles) and two bathrooms (master bathroom is ensuite). Also a pull out coach in the living room.

This is the first season offering this home for rent (sorry it is not ADA compliant, due to its age). It is a supporting structure in a Historic District, and the country's oldest light house is in your back yard. ( 1764 ) This is probably the most serene location on the Jersey shore with the ability to have the NY SeaStreak Ferry drop you feet from the front door (40 minute ride to Manhattan).

Sandy Hook is part of the Gateway National Recreation area and consists of 2,200 acres of beaches, bike paths, bird watching and water sports. Within walking distance of the home there are beaches, bike rental, museums and historic landmarks. Featuring some of the coastal fortifications of WWI and WWII. It's rich history pre-dates the revolutionary war.

Relax on nearby beaches, kayak bayside coves, bird watch, explore the lighthouse, Visitor's Center, Fort Hancock, military ruins, and Officer's Row. Deep sea fishing, surf fishing, sailing, dinner cruise, live theater or a world class concert, an art gallery or an antique center are all extremely close by. The Twin Lights, Hartshorne and Lenape Woods hiking trails, Mount Mitchell scenic overlook, Keansburg Amusement Park, Monmouth Racetrack, PNC Bank Arts Center as well as numerous fine restaurant are all nearby.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Common sense and courtesy rule. No smoking with in 20 ft of the building. Other guidelines are available upon request.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is on the beach. PNC Bank Art Center and First Avenue Playhouse Dessert Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Sandy Hook Lighthouse and Twin Lights State Historic Site. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and Yestercades are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Monmouth County Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Keansburg Amusement Park - 30 min drive - 28.7 km
  • PNC Bank Art Center - 33 min drive - 29.9 km

Getting around

  • Metropark Station - 43 min drive
  • Linden, NJ (LDJ) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Eastpointe Club Room - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Mule Barn Tavern - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪On The Deck Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Emilio’s Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Atlantic House - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock located?

Nestled on the beach, this Highlands holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Gateway National Recreation Area and Sandy Hook Lighthouse. Monmouth County Beach and New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Brian Samuelson

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We signed a long term lease with the National Park Service and saved this abandoned home on the bay that once served as officer's housing for the US Army. It was originally built in 1939.

Why they chose this property

This is a magical spot on the bay. The home is located inside Fort Hancock on Sandy Hook in NJ. It's the most historically significant part of the Jersey Shore. British and revolutionary forces clashed out here. Alexander Hamilton lead a group to take control of the light house, but was unsuccessful being outmanned, and outgunned. The sunsets and water views are amazing.

What makes this property unique

This home is like being on an island at night, Quiet, and secluded. The park comes alive during the day. It is ideal for families, and really anyone who wants to relax but still be near lots of good restaurants and the ability to take a ferry to NY City for the day. This place has it all. There are lots of great restaurants and good shopping just a few miles away. You need a car to take full advantage of everything.

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