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4 BR/2 Bath; freshly painted. New siding, windows, decks and 6 beach badges

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The 2025 renovated Great Escape. New windows, new siding, new floors, new paint
A beautiful view of the lake from the porch. Bike, walk or drive to the beach.
Aerial view
Gorgeous sunrise over Lake Como & the Atlantic Ocean. Start every day like this
Where the lake meets the ocean

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Lake Como, NJ
  • Belmar Beach and Boardwalk
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Silver Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Wall Township Speedway
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 BR/2 Bath; freshly painted. New siding, windows, decks and 6 beach badges

Limited summer weeks available. Welcome to The Great Escape! New post construction photos are here!! Second floor addition will not be rented. Will only be used by the family when the family has use of the entire home. When tenants are renting, the family will not be there and the upstairs will be locked.

Entire first floor repainted and all new floors, windows, lighting, bedroom and someliving room furniture is new.

Sorry, I do not not accept 2or 3 night weekend stays in the summer.

SUPER CLEAN!!!!! The Great Escape is the only vacation rental on this street with the spectacular view of the lake. Inviting front porch provides hours of relaxing. Watch the sun rise over the mighty Atlantic and serene Lake Como from the comfort of your porch every day as you gear up to start your fun filled day. 4 blocks to beach along South Boulevard. Steps away from Marucci Park on a dead end street. Great for families with children. Front porch, side deck with barbecue has eating area and completely fenced in rear yard.
4 BR, 2 bath first floor living. Primary BR has king size bed with a master bath including spa-like bath with shower, rain showerhead, hand held shower head and 3 body mist heads. Largest bedroom has a queen bed with TV and firestick. Third BR has full bed and tv with firestick. Last BR has two twin beds. Washer and dryer in home. Hall bath has beautiful Italian ocean blue tile complemented with multi colored blue glass tile throughout. There is a full shower that runs the entire width of bath. Both baths are great for families with grandparents or anyone who has difficulty stepping into tub.

Huge, bright eat in kitchen, modern, fully furnished, seats six. Patio slider doors with built in mini blinds for privacy lead onto side deck. High top table seats four, with additional deck seating. Kitchen granite counter tops, back-splash, and all new flooring throughout home. Great flow between living room, kitchen and side deck. Large picnic table in backyard, seats 8. All rooms bright, sunny and airy with over-sized new Anderson windows. Living room has flat screen streaming TV with firestick.

Beautiful, bright landscaping surrounds the home. A small, 15- inch deep fish pond provides another area to relax near, with small, bright, colorful fish. Young and old alike will love them and the tranquil setting the pond provides with a soothing waterfall.

On site parking for 3 cars. Free street parking. Please be sure all guests staying overnight are registered with the boro. Up to 6 beach passes for registered guests (4 adult and 2 senior badges, children under 14 do not need badges) will be provided per the number of adults staying in the home and must be returned on checkout or the guest is responsible to reimburse the owner for lost season badges.

This is a very quiet, family neighborhood. We only rent to families or mature couples. No groups, smokers or pets. Ring security system covers perimeter of the outside of the property. Guests may not host other guests for overnight, parties,etc. This is due to homeowner's insurance requirements and compliance with boro occupancy requirements.

Off season rates after October 1 is for long term winter rental of 2025 to 2026. Rates are 3500 per month including ALL utilities: gas, electric, cable, internet, water, sewer, taxes

Property manager

Cynthia
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 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 33
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No young groups accepted; it's a family neighborhood. Only families & mature(age) couples are booked. Email 1st be4 you give credit card 2 website
Certificate of occupancy must be obtained by me for every rental. Town forms need to be completed along with the rental contract.
May not host other guests or any gathering, violation terminates contract immediately. Only those named in the contract may be in home/on premises

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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belmar

Located in Belmar, this holiday home is in the city centre and by the sea. Shoppers can check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Belmar Beach and Boardwalk and Ocean Grove Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Spring Lake South End Pavilion, or check out an event or a game at Wall Township Speedway. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lake Como, NJ

What's nearby

  • Belmar Beach and Boardwalk - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ocean Grove Beach - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Manasquan Beach - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Wall Township Speedway - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪D'Jais Oceanview Bar & Cafe - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bar Anticipation - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Joe's Surf Shack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hoffman's Ice Cream & Yogurt - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Los Barbaros Birria - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 BR/2 Bath; freshly painted. New siding, windows, decks and 6 beach badges pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 BR/2 Bath; freshly painted. New siding, windows, decks and 6 beach badges?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 BR/2 Bath; freshly painted. New siding, windows, decks and 6 beach badges?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 BR/2 Bath; freshly painted. New siding, windows, decks and 6 beach badges located?

This family-friendly Belmar holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Belmar Beach and Boardwalk, Washington Ave. Beach and L Street Bathing Beach. 3rd Avenue and Silver Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property and excellent experience, highly recommend
This home was sparkling clean and beautifully decorated in a beach theme. The neighborhood is close to both the beach and the lake. The property owner is incredibly nice and went out of their way to make we had all of the info we needed to feel comfortable in the home. We had a great time and would definitely return to this location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Jersey Shore
I highly recommend this rental property. Cynthia was great and answered all my questions. The house was beautiful and there was plenty of room for the 8 guests that stayed. The home was very clean and decorated so nice.The neighborhood was quiet and the walks around the lake and to the beach were amazing. Also everyone was so friendly.. and my grandson loved feeding the fish in the koi pond
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eva M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, comfortable and cozy!
This house was absolutely superb! We had three generations staying here with plenty of space and amenities for everyone. The host has been incredibly thoughtful in creating the perfect vacation house - you very quickly start to feel right at home! The location was also fantastic- quiet, but still close to everything including the beach and beautiful lake nearby. I wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again! Thank you, Cynthia!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna C., Glen Rock, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family get away
Our adult sons loved the proximity to the surf beach, Mariucci park and downtown spring lake. Updated roomy kitchen and baths make this a comfortable and convenient house.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short Beach Stay
House was exactly as described. Extremely clean, well decorated, and close to beach. Communication with host was excellent. Definitely would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Everything went well. Location to beach, neighborhood, accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Escape
Wonderful cottage with great amenities. Clean and a terrific host. Great location, close to beach and restaurants . Cynthia was wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy for our family
Lovely vacation house for our family. Wonderful outdoor space and lots of room for 3 generations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T., South Miami

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family weekend
We had a very busy planned. The location of the house was central to where we needed to be. The home was comfortable, clean and spacious for my family of 5. The outdoor spaces were lovely. I wish we had time to enjoy all of it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake Como stay
Very much enjoyed our stay at this house in beautiful Lake Como. The house was super clean, well provisioned, and comfortable. We both enjoyed walking along the ocean on the boardwalks which was a 10 minute walk from the house. The neighborhood is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 81 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
704 22nd ave
Nice and clean property. Quick bike ride to the beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlind M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Summer vacation!
The house was perfect for our family. Cynthia was very thoughtful, the house was clean and exactly as shown in the photos. Great view of the lake, not too far from the beach. Perfect little beach get away, we hope to return again next summer!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing getaway
This is a lovely property just steps aways from Lake Como and a short walk to the beach. The house was very comfortable, with lovely patios and outdoor spaces. The internet connections were good. Our host Cynthia had great communication, which made our stay that much more relaxing. We had a great trip and would gladly rent this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We had a great stay. The location is great - quiet and low key. Short drive / bike to the beach and downtown Spring Lake. The owner took great care to leave detailed information about managing the property and was very helpful / responsive whenever I had a question. We had to cut our stay short due to Hurricane Ida - but had a great time nonetheless.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caroline A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very convenient and clean!
A very convenient and clean house for our family week at the beach! Grandparents and kids alike had a blast and it made getting to the beach really easy. And Cynthia has great attention to detail and clear communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing great escape
The Great Escape was, as the name suggests, a great escape to the gorgeous Jersey Shore! The house was clean and spacious, providing many different places for people to relax, including front porch, side porch, back yard, and living room. The kitchen table was large enough for meals and game playing! The owner provided beach tags for all 5 of us, allowing us to make the long walk or short drive to the beach each day. The neighborhood was very quiet and the porch overlooked the peaceful Lake Como. Overall, it was a wonderful beach vacation. We hope to make it back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home
The home was spotless. Nice bathrooms. Eat in kitchen nice size. Kitchen had everything we needed. Bedrooms were nice size as well. Comfortable porch and deck to sit on after beach. Kids loved feeding the fish in the pond. Cynthia responded quickly to all messages. Would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
The location was great and house was lovely.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jess C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family friendly place to stay!
My husband, 18 month old and I stayed here for a week and had a wonderful time. The house is very clean and had everything we needed. My daughter loved feeding the fish out back and walking across the street to the lake to see the ducks. The neighborhood is nice, quiet and family friendly. Cynthia was an excellent host and made some extra accommodations for us since we were flying in from California. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lake Como Rental
Property and living arrangements were great. Nice deck off of a well supplied kitchen and a picnic table in the yard. The master bedroom mattress was a bit uncomfortable and a 4 block walk to the beach is a bit of a stretch. Its a long walk, closer to a mile. Overall it was perfect for my adult family. I was a bit surprised by the additional charge once I booked the property. The additional fee was eventually negotiated. Also the host claims we broke a waste basket in the master bath. Ill take her word for it but neither my wife nor I recall this. A claim was filed against the security deposit (insurance ) that seemed a bit excessive. All in all it was a good vacation and we all enjoyed the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Liz D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Escape at Lake Como
We had a wonderful stay at the great escape. Cynthia went out of her way to make sure we made the most of our vacation, providing us access to the beach both before and after check in. My son loved feeding the fish and we made use of the bikes, enjoyed relaxing on the front porch and the side deck and all my boys loved the short walk to the park to play basketball. The house was convenient to everything and we walked to restaurants and ice cream and the neighborhood was quiet. An excellent trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Loretta N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
nice clean house....
very clean, and well kept ---short bike ride to beach, train and park near the house so that a toddler is well-entertained.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anthony A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Brief Return to Normalacy
The Great Escape offered us a brief respite from the craziness of the COVID 19 pandemic. The property offers a variety of spaces for solitary relaxation, family socializing, family gaming, family dining. The cleanliness of the property made us feel safe. We were especially please with the attention the owner gave to make our "escape" that much more enjoyable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway
Thank you for such an amazing stay. We were nervous to leave home during COVID-19, but much needed a beautiful escape. We found it here... lovely, relaxing, VERY CLEAN and fun. Thanks for everything. We can't wait to come back again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jon D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Truly a Great Escape!
Considering this was February and our expectations regarding weather were not high, we had a great time here at the Great Escape and in Lake Como. We have been here for a family celebration for an aunt in NJ and this was just the restful spot for all 6 of us that we could have hoped for. We never felt cramped in the clean and very comfortable house, the street was quiet and away from the main drag but close enough for walking distance to bars and restaurants. There's a particular kind of beauty around the boardwalk and the Atlantic at this time of year which we all found very evocative. We were visited by our US relatives who were also impressed with the house and the surroundings. We have no hesitation in saying we will be back, probably next year when more family events are planned! Thanks Cynthia for the use of your lovely house!!
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cynthia

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Our family loves 'The Great Escape' and so will you. The home is impeccable and we want families or mature couples to enjoy it like we do and care for it like it was your own. Once you stay here, you will want to come back.

Why they chose this property

This home has a great view of the lake, and you can see Ocean Avenue and the beach from the front porch. No other rental on this street has this view. It is warm, cozy and inviting. You will feel at home. The close proximity to the lake, ocean and nearby amenities make the location perfect. The grounds are beautiful, and the small fish pond with waterfall and lush plants and flowers, delightful to relax by.

What makes this property unique

Excellent location and value. You won't want to leave, but you surely will want to return again soon!

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English

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