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Little Haven (B) — Bungalows, Private Beach

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Sunrise over ocean from Master Bedroom
Outdoor dining
Beach
Room
Interior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Blue Room

1 Double Bed

Post bed w/ Water view

1 Double Bed

Water view single

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining Area

About this property

Little Haven (B) — Bungalows, Private Beach

A beautiful set of bungalows built in 1903 overlooking Sandy Hook and Manhattan on a private beach. Boat mooring space available. Unit B (beach): Fully furnished (Historic feel), kitchen fully equipped. 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, full kitchen. This is a second floor unit. You must climb one flight of stairs (12steps) to enter the space.

Beach backyard, gas grills, firepit, and more.

About Highlands:
We are just 40 minutes away from Manhattan by ferry. This section of Highlands has some of the last true bungalow communities. Highlands is a picturesque seaside town and the gateway to Sandy Hook. Highlands also boasts renowned beaches, top-notch restaurants, a lively nightlife scene, and outdoor activities. Major county park in town with bike and hiking trails. Two Lighthouses to explore minutes away. Highlands is minutes from New York City ferry, Sandy Hook / Sea Bright / Long Branch beaches, and many hiking/biking trails. Ideally located near PNC Art Center, Red Bank, Rumson, Asbury Park & Ocean Grove in Monmouth County.

www.HighlandsNJ.com

Keywords: Bungalow, Water Views, Private Beach, Boat Mooring

Property manager

Robert Lee Little

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Outside only.

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

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this holiday home is on the beach. Twin Lights State Historic Site and Sandy Hook Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Gateway National Recreation Area and Hartshorne Park. Travelling with kids? Consider New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, or check out an event or a game at Monmouth Park. 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 Gateway National Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Monmouth County Beach - 9 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Count Basie Theater - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Monmouth Park - 15 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Woodbridge Station - 33 min drive
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant & Marina - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Salt Creek Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Chubby Pickle - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Haven (B) — Bungalows, Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Little Haven (B) — Bungalows, Private Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Haven (B) — Bungalows, Private Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Haven (B) — Bungalows, Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Highlands holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Hartshorne Park. Monmouth County Beach and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 21 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Excellent Beachfront Location

Comfortable and quiet 2nd floor apartment with access to beach just a few steps away. We'll definitely want to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaimie F.

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

Cheap, cheerful, & great host!

Rob, host extraordinaire of Little Haven Bungalows, went out of his way to make sure our trip went off without a hitch. He was communicative before we arrived and ensured we had everything we needed during our stay. This no frills accommodation was clean, well stocked, and the AC cold! Check-in and out was easy and we encountered no issues. Cute outdoor area BBQ / lounge, access to water toys, and private beach!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Ginger K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great homeowners

They are working hard to update the property. Great beach view. The homeowners were very accommodating at a rough point in our lives.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Alex

Liked: Amenities, communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Owner as very responsive and friendly, and so was his daughter. Location is nice right by the water. The town is nice. Bakery & coffee shop in walking distance. Dishes dirty, floor dirty. Apartment pretty old (what we knew), but also pretty run down. Kitchen utensils very limited, don’t plan to cook big dinner.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Richard F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

A weekend in December

Robert allowed me to check in at 2 instead of 4 which was a big help. I enjoyed the location of the property. The unit was clean. Parking is a bit tight on those streets. Had to walk a few houses down to park in a parking lot. Not a big deal. The fire pit was a nice touch with the views of the city. Robert has probably one of the best views in Atlantic Highlands.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

anna c.

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

great place

all was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

jennifer f.

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

Cozy, nice place

We had a great time and Rob was an attentive host. The pics are accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Perfect for a family get-a-way

If you're looking for luxury and fancy, these bungalows are not for you. If you're looking for the perfect location with simple and clean accommodations, then you should check out Little Haven bungalows, B and D. We rented both units for 4 nights to spend family time with our daughter, son-in-law and our 4 grandsons, ages 10, 7, 4 and 1 and we had a wonderful time! You have the beach just outside your door and plenty of sandy play space. Robert is a great host. The kids had a blast!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

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

Beautiful bungalow

Three generations of our family just loved the property. The bungalow was the perfect size, and access to the beach was amazing. The kids loved exploring the water and kayaking. Walking distance to great restaurants was a bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janis

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Very Sweet

We had a wonderful time. We mostly hung out in the kitchen which was very smalll but it worked. The apartment had everything we needed and was spic and span. We enjoyed having our own beach The beds were very nicely made up and comfortable. I don’t think the photos capture the true feeling. It’s much nicer. The heat was wicked and an additional AC was installed. The landlord was friendly and very accommodating. My “kids” (late twenties) really enjoyed talking with him. It would have been nice to have a deck but there was plenty of outdoor space. We loved the neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Cute place

Good for a beach stay. Was cold to stay in March
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anton M.

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

Book It, Just Not When We Hope To!

Very, very grateful for our stay. Great spot to which we hope to return.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

BEcca H.

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

Great Location

We truly enjoyed our stay at Little Haven. Rob was a great host and it was helpful to have someone there who knows the area and the history of the area. The private beach was great for breakfast and the 5 minute drive to open water was perfect. Many great restaurants and other small towns within driving distance. Parking was easy and the kitchen/bath/beds were all fully stocked. Can’t wait for our next trip!

2/10 Terrible

Tom C.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disappointed was not what was advertise

no parking heat was electric space heaters Add said bungalow it was a second story Unit so we could not bring mom their for dinner as we planed would not recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021

2/10 Terrible

Tiffany S.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Misrepresented

The host was very friendly and accommodating but this was not what we expected at all. It is a small home wedged between 4 other buildings. It was not very clean and there was garbage and other random misplaced items in kitchen and bedroom drawers. There was also no living space, just a TV in the small kitchen. The furniture was old and worn and overall it had a very strange feel to it. The pet cemetery out back was also a nice touch. Again though, the host was very nice, even refunded us 100% when we decided to go elsewhere, so I was very thankful for him being so kind and understanding.

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Cozy, clean, comfortable!

Loved our stay! Sweet location by beach, walking distance to delicious food. Super friendly neighborhood. Kids and dog loved it! WiFi was excellent - kept 3 kids remote schooling and 2 adults remote working with ease. Rob was super responsive to questions and very welcoming. Hope to stay again in wormer weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

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

Short vacation

Quaint , very nice hosts
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B., Monticello, NY

At the risk of not having this place available for me, RENT THIS PLACE!!! It's awesome!

We've stayed in a bunch of VRBO places, but renting this place was one of the best ideas ever for our family. There were six of us, four adults and two children (5yo and 1yo) and the only thing we thought Bob forgot to include was a broom. :-D The kids LOVED the beach, and the nearby dock; the adults loved the proximity of everything, the privacy, the well stocked bungalow and its wonderful coziness, the hospitality of Bob & family (including Jacob, the cutest little silky terrier!) Everyone loved how knowledgable Bob was, as well, and my son even felt it was an educational getaway for him. Yes, the place is small, but 'cozy' is definitely a better word to describe it. The sitting room is the kitchen area at the dining table, but we spent more of our time sitting outside. The place is clean, well appointed, and 'Net enabled (for those who can't stay away from cyberspace.) We spent the afternoon crabbing and had a ball playing in the water. We were discussing a longer stay, since we all loved the place. However, a family emergency brought our stay to an abrupt halt. I will never forget how wonderful and accommodating Bob and his family were during this trying time for us. Even in such tragic times, his place left a warm glow to the whole week. Thanks, Bob, for everything!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Irina V., New York

A very pleasant experience!

We had a very pleasant experience with the rental of this house. The house description on the website matched the reality! The place has the real kitchen for those who are interested in cooking, otherwise it is just steps away from dozen of restaurants. There is a very good grill and great outdoor sitting area. It has private beach which was really nice. The location is terrific: it is just 10 minutes walking distance from the ferry and 15 minutes from the public beach. I think that the landlord is the most helpful and hospitable in the world.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susie R., Montvale, NJ

A last-minute getaway

Cute little bungalow on a quiet, private beach on the bay. Very clean and comfortable. Be prepared that there is no living room or sitting area - just a kitchen and 3 bedrooms with the TV in the kitchen. Fine if your group is 4-5 and you plan to spend all of your time outdoors. The owner's could not have been more hospitable or accomodating. Beach is perfect for small children as there are no waves and lots of shells to collect. For older children, bring beach and water toys and fishing gear. No real shopping in town, but great restaurants and bars within a short walking distance. We really enjoyed our stay.

About the host

Hosted by Robert Lee Little

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Why they chose this property

Love living in the Bayshore region of NJ. Always wanted to live on the beach and be part of a bungalow community.

What makes this property unique

Private beach, place to keep your boat (Moorings out back).
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