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Perfect Beach Cottage - Manasquan Family Shore House

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Living room + loft steps
Open floor plan
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Manasquan, NJ
  • Manasquan Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Point Pleasant Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

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.

Property manager

Mike and Tracey
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

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 Point Pleasant Beach and Belmar Beach and Boardwalk. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Wall Township Speedway or The Stone Pony. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
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Manasquan, NJ

What's nearby

  • Manasquan Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Jenkinson's South Amusement Park - 7 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Jenkinson’s Aquarium - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Point Pleasant Beach - 15 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Salty Whale & Guesthouse - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shrimp Box - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jack Baker's Wharfside Restaurant and Patio Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leggetts Sand Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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.

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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 109 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 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

10/10 Excellent

GAry G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

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

8/10 Good

Jeanmarie P.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Connor M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris S.

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

10/10 Excellent

David P., Atlanta

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

10/10 Excellent

Taylor D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B., Broomfield

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Akron, Ohio

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Lea V., Northern NJ, US

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

8/10 Good

Mark S.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia H., Fleming Island, FL

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!.

10/10 Excellent

Chad S.

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

Must stay here again

This place was perfect and as advertised. Wasn’t in the house only to sleep but it was clean and enough room to fit our needs. 1 block walk to the ocean. Will definitely come back here and hope to do so in warmer weather.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andreas J., Brooklyn

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

Accurate

The place is as advertised. Very clean and very welcoming. The host is super friendly and responsive. The house was a beautiful house. I would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Erica V.

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

Great beach house

This house is super cute really great location and had a blast. Would strongly recommend that owner change the check out requirements.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Great location and property!

Truly great spot within walking distance from the water. We lucked out with a spring-like November weekend and enjoyed the outdoor shower, back deck and proximity to the beach (with playground!). The house was perfect for our small kids, was organized very well for being a beach bungalow and had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. Great communication with Mike too. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Great stay

Great little place right near the ocean. Super clean & comfortable. Nice owners. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

tammy z.

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

Went for a girls weekend. Great location ! Beach one block away !

Nice neighbors ! Walking distance to good restaurants . Owners responded quickly to all my messages. Home was clean and had everything we needed gor a great weekend !!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandie B.

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

Cute beach cottage with a great location!

The cottage was clean, comfortable, and super close to the beach! It was perfect for our family of 5 for a long weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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'

Languages:

English

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