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Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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On the beach
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Highlands, NJ
  • Place, Twin Lights State Historic Site
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Monmouth County Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Highlands

This cottage is located within a mile (2 km) of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Hartshorne Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Twin Lights State Historic Site - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Hartshorne Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gateway National Recreation Area - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Monmouth County Beach - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Woodbridge Station - 32 min drive
  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Sandbox @ Seastreak Beach - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Chilangos - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages

If FAMILY FUN and RELAXING VACATION on a huge private beach front property surrounded by nature is what you are looking for then search no more! YOU HAVE FOUND IT!!!

Imagine walking steps out your door to our private beach to enjoy Sun and Fun right from your backyard! Now you can at our private-family owned Sandy Hook Beach Front Cottages. Our guests enjoy our completely renovated beach themed 1 and 2 bedroom cottages available for short term or year round rental. All cottages are fully furnished. All utilities are included and FREE PRIVATE WiFi. Surfing, fishing, barbecue and multiple picnic areas all conveniently located right on the property.

Walk to The Seafarer, Inlet café, Proving-grounds, Bahrs Seafood restaurant for waterside dinning (lots of popular, fun live music and relaxing restaurants with delicious food within minutes from us).

Come make memories at our property that has been designed for outdoor living. Front porches, picnic tables, barbecues, outdoor shower, coin-operated laundry on premise, bike and kayak storage available. Walking distance to multiple restaurants, public transportation and waterway ferry service to NYC. Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area is only minutes away and features 7 miles of beach property. Historic Twin Light museum about 5 minutes from our property.

We are the PERFECT location for relaxing on a family vacation, beach fun with your children, fisherman, beach goers, cyclists or boat enthusiasts and NATURE LOVERS. Hartshorne Woods located a stone’s throw away for hiking and mountain biking adventurers.

Access our property ID : 2286224 for additional calendar availability on our cottages this summer. (Same place different calendar)

For more videos and pictures check our social media page on Instagram: @Sandyhookbeachcottages
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Picnic area

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Private Beach Front Bungalows House Highlands
Private Beach Front Bungalows House
Private Beach Front Bungalows Highlands
Private Front Bungalows House
Private Beach Front Cottages
Private Beach Front Bungalows
Sandy Hook Private Beach Cottages
Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages Cottage
Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages Highlands
Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages Cottage Highlands

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Highlands within a short 19-minute walk of Twin Lights State Historic Site. You'll also find Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area and Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages good for couples?

At this beachfront cottage, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How close is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive), which is 23.8 mi away (38 minutes by car). Another top airport is John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), which is around 19.8 mi away.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages ?

Yes, every accommodation at Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.

Reviews

Sandy Hook Private Beach Front Cottages Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 29 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Stay

Easy walks to local restaurants. The beach was nice. Enjoyed relaxing in the Adirondack chairs/loungers watching the activity on the water and on Sandy Hook’s bay beaches. Centrally located to a variety of things, including taking the Seastreak ferry into Manhattan. Appreciated the available parking for our rental car as grocery stores and such are a bit too far to walk. But it’s worth it to be on the beach. 😀. Thank you Dennis for creating this space.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Beach Cottage

We were looking for the Jersey Shore experience and we found it here! Quiet, private beach. Exceptionally clean and cozy cottage with a beach feel right down to the window boxes with flowers on each cottage! Friendly neighbors! Walking distance to restaurants and ferry to NYC. Laundry services and vending machines. We BBQ’d one night and the grills were in good working order. Host was very accessible with quick replies to our questions. Perfect get away! Will highly recommend!! Thanks Dennis we had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhea S., Truckee, CA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week on the water!

We had the most wonderful week at the Sandy Hook Beach Cottages. The cottage itself was clean and charming. Opening the door and walking down to the private beach was magical. Location was perfect for walking to shops and restaurants. Dennis was available for any questions and incredibly welcoming. We can’t wait to bring our little family back again for many future vacations!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maryann S., Yreka

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place

Awesome time with Awesome people, friends, family. Great food!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Location Location Location

If you want walking access to beach, great restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, this is your place. Super clean. Host was on-site almost daily to make sure everything was as advertised. Would definitely stay there again. Thx Dennis!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful location

Very clean. Spot was great. Property manager was so helpful and responsive.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kyle\ w., Christiansted

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, cool breeze waterfront cottage

The title sums it up. While in town visiting family, my daughter, grandson felt very comfortable here. Until next time, stay blessed and thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gina S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful time

This property was extremely clean and well taken care of the property owner was so nice and very helpful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne A., Seattle

Liked: Cleanliness

Jersey Shore escape

I can’t say enough good things about this place. The location is perfect…quiet neighbors, river front with an adorable beach for hermit crab hunting, close to the restaurants of the Highlands, and a quick drive over to Sandy Hook. This is a great home base to explore the Jersey Shore or just to sit and enjoy the view. Parking is easy. The hosts are amazing! Everyday they were working around the property and always had a kind word. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 22 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing stay

A great little property with a few cottages that give it a small community feel. Property is very well maintained and Dennis is always adding little improvements. It's a great place to really slow down and relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Pleasant stay

The property has a lovely view in walking distance from many restaurants. The owners were wonderfully supportive
Stayed 16 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable cabin on the bay!

Clean, quiet, friendly. Perfectly suited my needs. Great location! I will definitely stay again when the need arises. I stayed in "B". There is a Kuerig machine supplied, I prefer a drip coffee maker so I ended up going to the bakery on Bay for morning coffee and that worked out just fine (try the crumb cake!). I also would appreciate a curtain over the blinds or a different type of blind in the back bedroom as the neighbor has a floodlight that kept the room kind of bright all night. These are two nit-picky things and I am confident if I had slowed down long enough ( I had a very busy vacation) to mention them to Dennis or Jennifer they would have accommodated my preferences! Also, an above and beyond thing I noticed- the beach is kept tidy from seaweed, etc that just made it extra nice. I left behind some beach buckets and shovels, hopefully, they will be kept around for others to use when visiting with children. Several of my family members that live in the area stopped by during my stay and commented on what a nice place this is and called it a "hidden gem". I couldn't agree more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kristen G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Highlands cottage by the bay

The property is immaculate. The hosts are helpful. The cottages are sweet if not a bit cramped. The are fine for 2 people, but anything else is a bit squishy. The kitchen isn't suited for real cooking, but the BBQ are good and utensils provided..
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen G., Pittsburgh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation home!

My heart is full after our stay! The cottage is cozy, quiet and wonderful, and our hosts were incredibly kind and always there when you needed them! I can't wait to go back to the beach to stay with them next year! You really felt like part of a little beach community here! I can not recommend them enough!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marion E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Delightful beach vacay, delightful folks

Cottage and property was perfect for us. Bay beach and water view was soul soothing. Safety/privacy: Excellent. We had 2 young kids (ages 5 & 7). Adults were thoroughly able to enjoy ourselves bc the kids could explore, eat at the picnic tables, play on the beach, and run back to the cottage for bathrm breaks, and I could see them very easily with the wide-open property plan. Strangers could not see my kids from the street and kids were not in danger of wandering out into the street as the fun common areas are set back privately from the street. Outdoors: Private beach was awesome. Everything was clean, well maintained, plentiful colorful adirondack seating, picnic tables, gas grills, storage for guest's personal bicycles, beach toys, floaties, umbrellas, chairs. View was beautiful, and we could see across to Sandy Hook. The sky view was also amazing for stargazing and one of the other guests even brought their telescope. Cottage interiors: Clean, well maintained, with welcoming beach decor. AC kept us cool. Microwave, keurig coffee maker, gas range, oven with broiler, top freezer-fridge made cooking/eating-in very easy. Really valuable for us, bc kids still can't get the vax. Bathroom is clean, snug, compact, with shower no tub. Parking: provided less than 1/2 block away. My car was safe from street traffic. Valuable, as beach street parking is tight. Location: Fabulous. Walking distance to both casual and upscale waterfront restaurants, convenience stores, and biking distance to the start of the bike path which fronts the water. Super close drive or long bike ride to Sandy Hook Beach, Lighthouse, and Fort Hancock. Kids did a great Junior National Park Ranger Osprey tour. Ferry to NYC was in walking distance (although parking is free there)! So easy to spend the morning in NYC for siteseeing, and back by afternoon to the beach. Owners: Delightful kind family. Onsite, very accommodating and friendly. Very responsive communications before we arrived, and easy going and accessable during our stay. We felt well cared for. If they weren't booked solid, we would have asked to extend our stay. Very enjoyable experience. We'll be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best Hidden Secret in Highlands

From the moment we arrived Jenniffer and Dennis made us feel so welcomed into the little beach side community. The cottages are spotless and supplied with all of your cooking and essential needs. Steps away from the perfect little beach with a courtyard that’s perfect for gathering and playing, bubbles, riding scooters, and more. My daughter (9) had a blast and loved the freedom to go back and forth from the cottage to the beach. By the time we left after our week stay we felt more like we were leaving a second home than a vacation spot. It’s safe to say we will be returning next year! Highly recommend. Jenniffer and Dennis are outstanding hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Family Get Away

We stumbled upon this gem at the last minute when we were looking to get away at the last minute to the beach as a family of 4 for vacation. We were greeted with smiles and so much help! It is a little community and is so wonderful! Our kids loved being here and it is so quaint and a little piece of heaven in a quiet place. Our kids are 6 and 9 and they were safe and happy and it was plenty enough room to live and play. We cooked for almost every meal and the kitchen was perfect! We were within walking distance of many places, a ferry ride, or a quick drive or bike ride away from beaches and beautiful bike trails! It was difficult for us to leave as it became a home away from home and we all made many friendships with all the renters and owners and families! I would recommend 10 out of 10 if you want a family get away!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Glenda G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Hooked on “Happiness”

A prefect getaway with my husband and wheelchair bound son. Jennifer and Dennis are absolutely great hosts that were very attentive and kind. The cottage is the right size of comfort with a quiet and attractive grounds to sit outside, walk down the path to eat outdoors and take early morning strolls along the beach. Easy assess to water attractions and the private beach is great for kids. The entire premise is well maintained and sparkling clean. Hope to go back again and definitely recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

sarah m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Host

Dennis was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore view

Property was very clean and provided us the room we needed even though it was small. Did wish that the bathroom would have been bigger to accommodate a larger sink and shower. Great views of the bay and very nice beach.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and peaceful on the water

Place was perfectly cozy for the three of us and conveniently located. Would recommend and would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Mia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Shore House Review

I rented this property as a getaway vacation for myself, with the intention of having friends and family stay as guests. This property met all of my needs. I enjoyed the private beach on the property, had a few bonfires on the beach, while also enjoying the grilling and picnic table amenities. The property owner Dennis was kind and even helped me to unload my car upon arrival. Dennis is very attentive and is constantly working towards improving and upgrading the status of the beach bungalows. The caretakers Rueben and Kim were also exceptionally kind towards me- Kim even offered me delicious dinners which I took her up on several times. I would definitely come back here again! I had guests ranging in ages of 4- 65 years old, and all of my guests enjoyed their stay, as well as the property and its location. I was very pleased with my month long stay and experience here at the beach cottages. Even though I came as a single person, I quickly made friends with the neighbors and their children. Everyone on the premises is kind, and the place has a real "family feel". I highly recommend this place for anyone looking for a family getaway or just a place to unwind by themselves. Thank you for everything Dennis, Kim and Rueben! I hope to be back there sooner than later! :) Best, Mia D.
Stayed 30 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Danielle W.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Beach Getaway

My family and I had the best time here! This was a great location with great people! The owener and property managers take excellent care of the property and their guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

pamela t.

Pretty bungalows but lonely

The bungalows were very pretty, freshly done, very nicely decorated but very small, which would have been ok if there were things to do or people to associate with. While their website stated no vacancies for the time frame that I was going to be there, upon arrival, there were no other vacationers except the care takers and one year round tenant. Having a 10 year old with. No one else to play with was a. It brutal. States there is WiFi, but not available in our cabin, states cable, but that means only 5 basic channels, you could not use your own private Netflix account, so we were stranded sort of during extremely hot humid days...not wanting to go outside but staying inside meant staring at the walls. Bathroom was not clean, but they offered to clean it, they stated it should have been clean as. NO one was in the cottage for 3 weeks but there was garbage under bunk beds..and in bathroom. As previously noted, you must bring every spice, salt pepper, oil, everything. The bungalow slept 5 so there were 5 plates 5 cups, 5 forks etc...no information on places to eat in the neighborhood, just a dive Chinese menu and a Italian restaurant. It would have been nice to have a small book, where maybe guests could leave dinner suggestions, or places to go and see... the care takers offered very little conversation, exceptto tell us about their medical issues..swimming was ok, it remember you are actually right beside the dock, so it can be a bit dirty, and there was only 1 chair to sit on with no cushion...we were told we could unload in driveway. It they kept the driveway clear so kids could play, the exception to that was the caretakers car and their friends from across the street.....it would be perfect for family reunions, everyone renting a bungalow...and maybe some activities..sunrise yoga, s’mores nights, I sound like I am complaining but if I had known no one else would have been there and my child could not play with anyone, we would not have booked...on the flirt side if I personally wanted a getaway, all alone, with no one to bother me in solitude ..then this is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara V.

Loved the location and ambiance!

Just what we were looking for! Great caretakers and pleasant atmosphere. Definitely returning next year
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

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