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Cozy Jersey Shore Cottage near Sandy Hook Beach - OPEN YEAR-ROUND

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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 237.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Count Basie Theater
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cozy Jersey Shore Cottage near Sandy Hook Beach - OPEN YEAR-ROUND

Sweet little Cottage, completely furnished, within 1 mile of Sandy Hook Beach. 2 Blocks to the Bay in wonderful Highlands, NJ. Walking distance to renown restaurants, outdoor bars, biking, hiking and the Seastreak Ferry to New York City!! Perfect accommodations for 2 adults with queen bed, fully functional kitchen, large shower and Washer/Dryer. Located in a quiet neighborhood, this unique home was elevated after Hurricane Sandy and the breezy living area is up one flight of stairs. (Local Rental License # 7932)

Property manager

Barbara Domings
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Pet Fee is $50/per pet. Prior approval required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a separate, private, elevated house w/the residence on the second floor. There is a set of stairs for entry; we are NOT handicap accessible.
Booking is not verified until written House Rules/Rental Agreement is read and agreed to in writing by Guest. Verification of Guests' ID is required
No Refund for weather, utility outages, shortened stays or personal emergencies. Guests should secure travel insurance if such coverage is desired.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
Property Registration Number 7932

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this cottage is near the beach. Gateway National Recreation Area and Monmouth County Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and Yestercades. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Monmouth Park or Oceanfirst Bank Center. 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

  • Monmouth County Beach - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Count Basie Theater - 12 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Monmouth Park - 14 min drive - 14.9 km

Getting around

  • Woodbridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant & Marina - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Barnacle Bill's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Jersey Shore Cottage near Sandy Hook Beach - OPEN YEAR-ROUND pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy Jersey Shore Cottage near Sandy Hook Beach - OPEN YEAR-ROUND?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Jersey Shore Cottage near Sandy Hook Beach - OPEN YEAR-ROUND?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Jersey Shore Cottage near Sandy Hook Beach - OPEN YEAR-ROUND located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Twin Lights State Historic Site, Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook and Hartshorne Park. Monmouth County Beach and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stuart O.

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

Excellent

The property is super clean, comfortable and everything provided. The area is very quiet and safe. 5 stars !
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Walkable location in the highlands

Location was great. Close to restaurants and the Seastreak
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha B.

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

Nice homey cottage

Perfect, welcoming getaway for one or two people.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn L.

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

Very comfy apartment in great location

This apartment is very comfortable for two people. The host has provided for all your needs, from the well stocked kitchen and bathroom to the comfy bed and efficient A/C. There is even a lovely porch, perfect for drying your bathing suit and towel. The host is very responsive and helpful. I hope to stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

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

Really a cozy cottage!

We loved staying here! We felt very much at home. Our host added nice touches like coffee and filters. She even had flowers on the table!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andy F.

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

Clean and central location

The cottage was very clean upon arrival. The neighborhood is very walkable and bike friendly. Restaurants were in easy walking distance as was the ferry, which we took to NYC to visit Ground Zero. Barbara was a good host and gave us ideas for things we could do with our dog. There are many restaurants nearby that have dog friendly outdoor spaces. Thanks for having us, and my stupid Thanks for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia F.

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

Highlands

Convenient to restaurants, easy to park, close to Rt36, clean, private
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen O.

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

The best beach cottage thanks to a great host!

This is the best cottage for a peaceful, intimate seaside stay, amid abundant natural beauty, whether you want to be active, low-key, or anywhere in between. What makes this property truly great is Barbara, the host. She's attentive, accessible, super nice, keeps the property in tip-top condition, and has great taste. The decor is simple, clean, and subtly playful. It's done in soothing shades of blue and white, brought to life with thoughtful and fun touches like a small vase of fresh garden flowers on the kitchen table and a little trail of sea shells on the vanity sink. The amenities are great, such as the sunny balcony and the compact, well-equipped kitchen where one can cook satisfying meals. Barbara's thoughtful attentions to detail, large and small, create an environment for relaxation and enjoyment.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B.

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

Very cozy and cute

Very nice property and Barbara was a pleasure to work with. Perfect for a weekend getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

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

Close to everything we needed

The cozy cottage is so clean and cute. We really enjoyed staying there. We did bike riding, fishing, tourist attractions. The weather did not cooperate, but we still found plenty to do. Barbara is very sweet and gracious host. 😊. The cottage was very clean and everything we needed to cook and do everyday tasks was there for us. Plus the washer and dryer was a big plus. I never had a VRBO with that, now I will always make sure we have on. Thanks again Barbara for letting us stay at your cottage. Hope to see you next year! Donna from PA
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Superb

Now this is a cozy little place!! Perfect location, close to all beaches along the shoreline, and a great location to take walks, especially the fact that pets were permitted, and we had ours Barbara went out of her way to make sure that we were comfortable and enlightened us of all the areas that we should eat and/or visit We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thom H.

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

Sweet little hideaway

Clearly owned by a caring creative person. Lots of little touches. Neat, sweet, petite. Close to ferry and train rides to NYC. Walking distance to harbor. Walk to pizza and Mexican restaurants. Easy drive down coast to Asbury Park and other boardwalk towns. Bottom of hill that rises to the highlands. Check out Twin Lights house. Mt. Mitchill.Sandy Hook spit.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard Alan E.

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

Lovely cottage apartment for 1 or 2

This is a very nice, very well maintained, nicely furnished and appointed 2nd story small cottage apartment; perfect for one person or a couple. Although small, it has everything you need and everything worked well. The kitchen had pots, pans, utensils, etc. - even spices. The bathroom had nice towels etc. and even had a good forst aid kit. The linens and blankets were nice & clean. Barbara is a conscientious host; when she found out I make tea, she bought a new tea kettle for me/ the cottage. The decor is nice and appropriate for being near the ocean - mostly white with blue with ocean/nautical/sea life images. Guests might want to know that the matress on the queen size bed is firm. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gina T.

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

Smoke/Tobacco Filled Toxic Property - Avoid

Avoid renting this toxic property. The moment you enter the property it is evident that it has been lived in by someone who chained smoked for years, possibly decades in it. The air quality is extremely toxic. There is sticky tar-like residue in the closets, kitchen cabinets, above the oven and worst of all, bathroom. The owner tried to put a new coat of paint over the walls and few new pieces of furniture, but it does not cover up the stench throughout the house. We tried to stay for 1 night, and it was hell. When we left the following morning - all of our things, our clothes, our suitcases, anything that we brought into the property smelled like this toxic tarry smoke stench. When we mentioned this to the owner who lives next door (her windows look directly into the property) she acknowledge that a smoker previously lived in the house. The house also has cheap air conditioners installed in the windows. They rattle and are loud. The front air conditioning unit spews water onto the balcony so when you open the door to go onto the balcony you get hit in the face with a ton of water spewing out of the back of the A/C unit. There is no parking. There is a place to park by the house itself but the owner uses that spot, along with the spot at her house next door for her cars. Guests have to find street parking, which is not always available. Guests may have to park as much as a mile away and walk to the house. There is a light that is installed at night on the stairs leading up to the house from the ground floor. (The garage shown in the photo is a mystery, you enter the house from a staircase on the right). The light on the stairs turns on automatically and instead of staying on - flashes on and off, If you are epileptic, this could cause a seizure. I suppose this light was installed so that the owner who live directly next door can know when you are coming and going. The property is also in a run down industrial type neighborhood - though close to the high speed ferry to NYC. If we could give it zero stars we would.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Barbara Domings

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I have rented furnished, privately owned Vacation Houses for over 15 years and enjoy welcoming guests from around the world! My goal is to always provide a very clean rental, which my guests have always appreciated.
I live nearby and like to say hello in person but take care to ensure that your stay is private. I am, however, always available by phone, text or email for any assistance, questions or concerns. I’ll be happy to suggest restaurants, activities and provide directions or transportation information so that you may enjoy your stay in our little gem of a town, Highlands, as well as the natural beauty of Sandy Hook National Park and Beach, and our proximity to the NYCity Fast-Ferry.
Looking forward to hosting you!
Barbara

Why they chose this property

Quiet coastal neighborhood in quaint, walkable town known for its restaurants and outdoor recreation. One Mile from Sandy Hook Beach, Gateway National Park. Clothing-optional beach, Hiking, Boating, Biking. Ten-minute walk to Seastreak Ferry to NYC (45min ride to NYC).

What makes this property unique

The cottage was originally built in 1921 and has gone through many renovations – the latest was after Hurricane Sandy, when there was 5 feet of water in the living room!! The cozy 400sq ft house was then completely renovated and elevated, so now it is up in the air surrounded by the cool ocean breezes.

Languages:

English

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