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A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway

Cottage in Highlands with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Exterior
Smart TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Nestled on the Jersey Shore, The Overlook Cottage offers a serene waterfront retreat with breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and New York City skyline. Unwind on one of two patios, fish from our 60’ dock or rent a boat to explore nearby Horseshoe Cove. Enjoy easy access to Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook and premier surf fishing.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway

The Overlook Cottage, a waterfront retreat with spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and New York City skyline. Available year round, our waterfront cottage come fully furnished. Our cozy cottage can accommodate up to four comfortably. The Overlook cottage is no more than ten feet from the water with picturesque views from each patio. Your stay is guaranteed to be a tranquil excursion. The Cottage is less than an hour from New York City by boat, car or public transportation.

The Riverfront Cottages pamper you with a feel of an Island Getaway. Our 60’ dock offers the best striped bass fishing around. Come by boat and we have slips availabe to accomodate you. Just steps away, rent a boat, or take a ride on a charter vessel, party boat, or classic wooden boat excursion. Located within walking distance to Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook, a 7-mile long peninsula with over 1,600 acres of pristine beach and a spectacular holly forest where over 300 species of migratory shorebirds can be spotted. Spend the day sunbathing and swimming on the wide beaches or enjoy premier surf fishing. Horseshoe Cove on the bay side of Sandy Hook offers plenty of spots to anchor your boat and ideal conditions for kayaking, parasailing, windsurfing and Jet Skiing. The Riverfront Cottages are located under the national landmark, Historic Twin Light Lighthouse, Hartshorne Woods, Henry Hudson Bike Trail and many Zagat rated waterfront restaurants. Park your car or boat on our facility as all area attractions are walking distance and many a few steps away.

Keywords: Waterfront View, lodging, B&B, Jersey Shore, Sandy Hook, Beachfront, Private Dock w/Boat slips available, Sailing, Fishing on Premise, Boat Rentals, Bicycle Rentals, Charter Boat,

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Water skiing 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Property is also known as

A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway Cottage
A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway Highlands
A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway Cottage Highlands

About the neighborhood

Map
Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Twin Lights State Historic Site - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 7 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Seven Presidents Oceanfront Park - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Count Basie Theater - 15 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Bahrs Landing - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chilangos - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Moby's Lobster Deck - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway?

As of Oct 31, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway on Nov 8, 2025 start from $300.0, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway located?

Situated in Highlands, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Twin Lights State Historic Site and Monmouth County Beach. Hartshorne Park and Gateway National Recreation Area are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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A Jersey Shore Vacation Getatway Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 187 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Madison W.

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

Great

Very clean, and comfortable stay. Gorgeous location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jonna G.

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

Sweet Spot

The little condo had everything we needed. It was in a great spot with outstanding views and wonderful nearby places for seafood and fun.
Night view from the balcony.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

john j.

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

End of May

Location , convenient for all needs , enjoyable vacation. Thank you .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marian S.

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

Definitely want to visit again

Amazing view and it was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

allan k.

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

Best view in town

We've stayed here before and simply love the location. Our retriever/pit mix enjoyed both porches as we did too. Had the whole local family come over for a Sunday old fashioned dinner. We'll be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken D.

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

Highlands Stay

Great stay in Highlands, NJ. Really appreciate how easy the host was to interact with, and the cottage was exactly as advertised. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn G.

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

Honeymoon

My husband and I stopped here on our cross country roadtrip honeymoon. The location was excellent, loved all the patios!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Perfect location…

Great place to enjoy a concert in Red Bank AND a walk on the beach. Can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

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

All around amazing

You can’t beat staying here its truly is a hidden gem ! We loved everything about it !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara G.

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

Relaxing Hidden Gem

What a lovely little cottage! Perfect for our small family getaway to the Jersey shore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathleen A.

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

A friends getaway

Relaxing, picturesque stay. Location was perfect for many activities. It was a clean, comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judith M.

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

Our Stay on Bay!

We had an amazing visit! Perfect place to stay and enjoy the view, the space, and to rest and relax! Everyone was gracious host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan d.

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

Excellent

Great views, very clean, had all the necessities, and host was very responsive. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia C.

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

Easy Beach Getaway

Great location- easy to local restaurants and beach access Two large decks - one shared and one private. Back deck has BBQ- we had a quick stay but suggest two nights to get full beach experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

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

Fabulous location

We love Sandy Hook and Highlands. The location is perfect. Larry keeps all his units in excellent condition and provides all the comforts of home.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaKeisha P.

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

Love it Everytime

This is our 3rd stay and the first time bringing family. Great time, beautiful space. The owners are super helpful. Will be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amykinns1

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

Beautiful place

We really enjoyed the stay here. It was very clean and quiet. The people at the property were friendly and helpful. Food within walking distance. The pass to Sandy Hook was nice to have. The only thing we didn’t anticipate was the steep set of stairs to get in and out of the apartment.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret m.

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

Amazing Jersey shore stay!

So I've grown up in this area and came back from my niece's wedding and my husband and I decided to stay for the month. The rental is amazingly charming. There's plenty of space and it was very clean. We enjoyed meeting Peter for check-in and it felt like we were already at home. We love sitting on the back deck and watching the boats go by, and there's so much room to enjoy your time there! The air conditioning worked great and we also enjoyed going out to the dock and fishing and even met what are likely lifelong friends this stay! Felt like Family! We especially enjoyed walking to the local bars and restaurants. If you came with the pup believe me, it is a very dog friendly place and write down the street as a dog park with bags and there's lots of dogs in the neighborhood.! We are looking forward to doing it again soon, and I would never hesitate to book this property!!!
Stayed 37 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

Thankful holiday

Magnificent location. Beautiful waterfront views from both balconies. Nearby parks for dog-walking & hiking. Spacious open kitchen and dining area perfect for hosting family dinner. Restaurants within walkable distance. Flexible check-in & check-out. Easy communication. Friendly management.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maia B.

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

Highly recommend this little gem

All the other five star reviews about this property are spot on. What an incredible view!! We had prompt and friendly communication with the host. And such a pretty kitchen, living room, and bedrooms! The only issue was the fact that we had to leave. We will most certainly be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelley K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Ok

Property was ok beds were so uncomfortable we considered driving home the second day but were so exhausted should get new mattresses both very uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Kelley K.

Liked: Communication

Beds uncomfortable

The property wAs ok but the matresss in both bedrooms were awful uncomfortable neither of us could sleep wont return for that reason
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect for our stay. The dock for our boat was very nice had everything we needed inside and outside the property. The people were so friendly and gave us many suggestions for around town . We will be back very soon !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ASHLEY D.

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

Clean apartment with nice location

A stress-free stay. We were kindly greeted when we arrived and shown where we could park and where the keys to the unit were. It is on the second floor and stairs are a little steep. Very clean unit with two patios with a nice view. Overall would recommend!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine M.

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

Great spot!

Had a wonderful time with childhood friends! Great restaurants nearby! Would love to return!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025