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Stylish, Comfy & Bright | 5★ Location | Ocean Views | 3 min ➡ Beach | 🐕 PFR

Stylish, Comfy & Bright | 5★ Location | Ocean Views | 3 min ➡ Beach | 🐕 PFR

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Gather in the living room and enjoy unforgettable moments w friends and family
Enjoy the lovely home - you'll find everything you need to have the best stay
Sofa bed queen width, memory foam mattress
Watch your favorite show on the 50" Samsung Smart HDTV.
Prepare your favorite meals in the spacious, fully equipped kitchen.

Overview of Stylish, Comfy & Bright | 5★ Location | Ocean Views | 3 min ➡ Beach | 🐕 PFR

Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Explore the area

Map
Highlands, NJ
  • Popular LocationTwin Lights State Historic Site15 min walk
  • Popular LocationSandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area7 min drive
  • Popular LocationSandy Hook Lighthouse11 min drive
  • AirportNewark, NJ (EWR-Liberty Intl.)48 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Living Room

Master Bedroom

Second Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stylish, Comfy & Bright | 5★ Location | Ocean Views | 3 min ➡ Beach | 🐕 PFR

Relax in the stylish and bright 2BR 2Bath duplex in the very heart of downtown Highlands, NJ. Enjoy the sunny ambiance and unwind on the private balcony while being just a couple of steps away from the delicious waterfront dining, picturesque beaches, and the ocean.

The contemporary design and a rich amenity list will satisfy your every need.

✔ 2 Comfy BRs
✔ Open Design Living
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Private Balcony
✔ BBQ Grill
✔ Smart TV
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Free Parking

See more below!

The space:

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As soon as you step foot in the sun-soaked two-story duplex, you're welcomed by a very stylish yet highly comfortable open-plan living area. It is designed and decorated in an elegant manner that complements the fantastic vacation setting of Highlands, NJ.

The fully equipped kitchen and adjacent dining area open onto the entertaining living room, setting the stage for memorable evenings. Plenty of natural light comes through the large windows and touches the deluxe hardwood floors, enhancing the luxurious ambiance.

Retreat to two comfortable bedrooms, which feature 5☆-resort comforts that allow you to rest after an exciting day at one of the beautiful beaches.

But wait! The best is yet to come! Step outside on the balcony from where you can enjoy gorgeous views of the ocean. If you'd like to prepare and enjoy homemade BBQ, come down to the fully fenced backyard and dine under the stars.

★ LIVING ROOM ★
It immediately feels like home. Find your place on the comfy sofa, get your favorite drinks and snacks and enjoy a fantastic night with your family and friends.

✔ Comfortable Sofa with Pillows & Blankets
✔ 50" Samsung Smart HDTV
✔ Board Games
✔ Comfy Accent Chairs
✔ Stylish Coffee Table
✔ Reading Lamps

★ KITCHEN & DINING ★
It is fully equipped with stainless-steel cooking appliances that make it suitable for preparing any meal, whether a simple breakfast, quick snack or a three-course gourmet dinner. Spacious granite countertops provide plenty of room for you to work your MasterChef magic.

✔ Microwave
✔ Stove
✔ Oven
✔ Refrigerator/Freezer
✔ Dishwasher
✔ Breakfast Corner (Drip Coffee Maker + Keurig Single Serve, Toaster)
✔ Sink - Hot & Cold Water
✔ Trays
✔ Glasses
✔ Silverware
✔ Pots & Pans

Serve those tasty homemade meals in the inviting and bright dining area.

✔ Dining Table with Seating for 6

★ SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS – 2 BEDROOMS ★
After an exciting day of adventuring throughout the sun-soaked beaches of Jersey Shore, you will be looking to rest for an equally entertaining tomorrow. Once you are ready to relax, please make your way to these comfortable bedrooms.

♛ Master Bedroom: Queen-Size Bed + Workstation
♛ Bedroom 2: Queen-Size Bed

All bedrooms are equipped with a similar set of amenities.

✔ 350-Thread Count Egyptian Cotton Sheets, Linens, and Premium Pillows
✔ Closets with Hangers and Shelves
✔ Dressers
✔ Bedside sconces

★ BATHROOMS ★
The house offers two full bathrooms (one per floor) for maximum comfort and convenience. Both are stocked with fresh towels and essential toiletries, so you don't have to worry about bringing your own.

✔ Bathtub with a Shower
✔ Shower Cabin
✔ Vanity
✔ Mirror
✔ Toilet
✔ Towels
✔ Hair Dryer
✔ Essential Toiletries

★ OUTDOOR AREAS ★
Lush outdoor space where you can relax and enjoy the views of the ocean. The balcony is completely private, while the fully fenced backyard is shared with the guests staying in the other part of the duplex.

✔ Balcony with Seating Area
✔ Backyard with BBQ Grill and Outdoor Dining Area

We look forward to hosting you! Let us know if you have any questions; we're locals; we have the answers. Happy Travels!

Guest access

The entire left duplex unit is exclusively yours, without interruption for the duration of your stay, so relax, unwind, and make yourself at home.

Other than the already mentioned amenities, the house also features:

✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Air Conditioning
✔ Heating
✔ Washer/Dryer
✔ Iron/ Board
✔ Free Parking

Other things to note

★ FREE BEACH PASS - Sandy Hook National Recreation Area ★
To make your stay as pleasant as possible, we have prepared a free beach pass to Sandy Hook National Recreation Area. Get that tan that will make your co-workers jealous.

★ NO SMOKING HOME ★
We kindly ask you to respect our home and treat it as your own to preserve its comfort for all future guests and your return visits. To ensure the house remains in pristine condition, we do not allow smoking inside the duplex.

★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out.

Interaction with guests

We will be accessible 24/7 for our guests via phone, text, or the VRBO app.
Expect a quick and prompt response. We give our guests space but are available for every inquiry.

Contact us now so we can begin arranging your perfect vacation!

The neighborhood

Overview

The home is nestled in the charming seaside town of Highlands, NJ. Highlands is just 50 miles from NYC but feels a world away. The house is conveniently located in the heart of the downtown area, one block from the water and on the street lined with waterfront dining, marinas, and a playground. Jersey Shore offers so much to do, but you can also travel to Manhattan by hopping on the nearby ferry and enjoying a 40-minute trip.

Here are some places of interest you'll be looking to visit during your stay.

✔ Proving Ground Waterfront Dining (2 min away)
✔ Inlet Café Waterfront Dining (2 min away)
✔ Bahrs Landing Seafood Waterfront Dining (2 min away)
✔ Twin Lights Lighthouse (3 min away)
✔ Sandy Hook Beach (<5 min away)
✔ Hartshorne Woods hiking/biking trails
✔ Sea Bright Beach (6 min away)
✔ Rumson (10 min away)
✔ Long Branch Beach (15 min away)
✔ Red Bank (16 min away)
✔ Asbury Park & Ocean Grove (20 min away)
✔ PNC Art Center (25 min away)
✔ New York City (40 min by ferry)


Getting around

If you arrive by car, you will be happy to know that we offer free parking. However, if driving is something you would like to avoid during your stay, there are many convenient, easily accessible transportation options close to our home.

✔ Buses
✔ Taxis
✔ Both Lyft & UBER operate in the area

Property manager

Jeff
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
One Large dog or two small OK. STRICT ENFORCEMENT

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the area

Highlands

Located in Highlands, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by PNC Bank Art Center, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area and Long Branch Beach. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium and Yestercades are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Highlands, NJ

What's nearby

  • Twin Lights State Historic Site - 15 min walk
  • Mount Mitchell Scenic Overlook - 3 min drive
  • Sandy Hook Gateway National Recreation Area - 7 min drive
  • Sandy Hook Lighthouse - 11 min drive
  • Count Basie Theater - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Proving Ground Waterfront Dining - 3 min walk
  • Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant & Marina - 6 min walk
  • Off The Hook Restaurant and Bar - 10 min walk
  • Salt Creek Grille - 7 min drive
  • 2nd Jetty Seafood - 19 min walk

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
pleasant stay
The house was nice and the location was great.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and Convenient Highlands Rental, 5 stars
The unit was exactly as shown in pictures and Jeff was always quick to respond which helped make everything seamless. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 13 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Time
Beautiful property to stay at right near the ocean. Everything you need was right at your fingertips. It was clean, comfortable, and had everything you needed to make our stay perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean!
Great stay. Great location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Visiting family and friends
The property is very clean and a well-maintained yard. The location is very walkable to many restaurants and the bay. The home itself is in great condition with new appliances. I will return next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jeff

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Thank you for visiting our host profile!

We are a married couple living in NJ with our playful young boy. We both work in NYC, where we lived for more than a decade. Our Jersey Shore property served as a beautiful vacation escape that still holds countless memories of happy family time. We would like you to enjoy and create similar unforgettable moments with your loved ones.

We aim to provide the best possible experience to all visitors through excellent service and quality local recommendations!. There is nothing more reassuring and calming than finding a place that feels like a second home on your travels.

Feel free to book or message us first; We are friendly, outgoing, and happy to answer any specific questions in advance.

We are well-traveled guests who know what hosts should do to create a comfortable experience. Our goal is to fulfill these requirements for every guest.

Experience Jersey Shore with us!

Hope to host you soon!

Why they chose this property

Relax in the stylish and bright 2BR 2Bath duplex in the very heart of downtown Highlands, NJ. Enjoy the sunny ambiance and unwind on the private balcony while being just a couple of steps away from the glamorous waterfront dining, picturesque beaches, and the ocean.
Close proximity (a mere 3 min. drive!) to Sandy Hook beach. Steps from waterfront restaurants. Tons of outdoor space - balcony, porch and outdoor deck, fenced in backyard. Brand new stainless steel appliances kitchen.

What makes this property unique

The contemporary design and a rich amenity list will satisfy your every need.

✔ 2 Comfy BRs
✔ Open Design Living
✔ Fully Equipped Kitchen
✔ Private Balcony
✔ BBQ Grill
✔ Smart TV
✔ High-Speed Wi-Fi
✔ Free Parking
✔ Pet friendly with fenced-in backyard

★ FREE BEACH PASS - Sandy Hook National Recreation Area ★
To make your stay as pleasant as possible, we have prepared a free beach pass to Sandy Hook National Recreation Area. Get that tan that will make your co-workers jealous.

★ NO SMOKING HOME ★
We kindly ask you to respect our home and treat it as your own to preserve its comfort for all future guests and your return visits. To ensure the house remains in pristine condition, we do not allow smoking inside the duplex.

★ COVID-19 SANITIZATION ★
Heath, safety, and wellbeing of our guests are of utmost importance. For this reason, we use a thorough cleaning process after each check-out.

Languages:

English, Spanish

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