Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park

Top rated by guests
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Outdoor dining
Terrace/patio
review stars
10Outstanding
(36 Ratings)
"The place was great. Very close to the bay, the beach and restaurants. Hard to beat that. Also:, the hosts were really friendly and very easy going which made the whole experience seemless. So a cozy..."
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10 / 10
Outstanding(36 Ratings)

Cottage in Jersey Shore, NJ

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this cottage rental

Charming private cottage bordering Island Beach State Park and White Sands Beach, two gems of the Jersey Shore. We rent from Saturday to Saturday thus enabling you to enjoy the privacy of your own cottage including one bedroom, one bathroom with shower and a kitchen with dining area. Property includes an outside shower as well as a patio with grill and fire pit. Steps away from the bay, IBSP and the beach complete with two beach badges provided for your use which requires a refundable $140 deposit. Enjoy biking in Island Beach, fishing, crabbing or windsurfing in the bay. It's the perfect getaway to enjoy the adventures of the shore or just relaxing with a good book and the sunshine.

Amenities

Non-smoking
No pets allowed

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(36 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
The place was great. Very close to the bay, the beach and restaurants. Hard to beat that. Also:, the hosts were really friendly and very easy going which made the whole experience seemless. So a cozy place for a great price and hard to top location....can't beat that!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
The house and hosts are top notch! Perfect beach house with everything you need, including beach tags, beach wagon, outdoor shower, beach umbrella and two beach cruiser bicycles. The kitchen is well stocked and very clean. Hosts Gail and Don are very nice and friendly. The house itself has a beautiful private backyard with lovely trees, plants and flowers. It includes a new grill and chiminea, which we did not use. The location so close to Island Beach State Park was a mean draw. You can easily go clamming, swimming and biking in the park. There are restaurants and bakeries close by. Overall an excellent stay. We really enjoyed ourselves and very highly recommend this house.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2025
I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at Seaside Park.The accommodations are excellent for a person, like me, who cooks breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Everything was clean, in working order, and set up as shown. Not only was there an immaculate indoor shower, but an outdoor shower that was a big plus when coming back from the beach sandy. The outdoor grill worked great! I enjoyed dining al fresco nightly on the lovely outdoor patio set. The location was ideal for me! I love going to Island Beach State Park for my beach time. This home is on the street right next to the entrance!Not only was the beach pristine, I enjoyed the Nature Center, the Interpretive Center, and the trails that Island Beach State Park offers. And, the lifeguards are so well trained and right on top of surveillance of the beach! Gail and Don offer free bicycles and helmets if you want to bike as well.Speaking of location, on the other end of the street is the bay. The nightly sunsets there were beautiful! This cottage is only a 5 minute drive from Seaside Heights boardwalk as well. I enjoyed my time there on the ferris wheel, the sky ride, and of course having ice cream and chocolate. Gail and Don were friendly and helpful, but they were never intrusive in any way. Great hosts!!!Overall, I would love to come to this cottage again in the future! I highly recommend it to a single or a double traveling. 5 stars!!!
5 / 10·Aug 2020
We had a very pleasant 8 day stay at this cozy private cottage. Don and Gail cordially greeted us on our arrival and provided us with some check-in instructions along with a bag of juicy peaches which they collected from their orchard. What a great welcoming gift!The cottage is conveniently located very close to the entrance to Island Beach State Park (IBSP), our favorite park in the Jersey Shore. The beach by 24th Avenue is about 5-7 minutes walking distance, and Barnegat Bay is about a block away. This location allows for very pleasant walks or runs either along the bay or along the beach. My husband did early morning bike rides along IBSP with no car traffic, a real delight!The cottage is comfortable for two people and equipped with all the essentials (with the exception of towels). Don and Gail stocked the fridge with several bottles of water and orange juice, which was a pleasant surprise. They also provide a beach caddy and beach chairs, which proved to be very handy.We did not venture out for lunch or dinner outside during our stay, as a precaution to maintain social distancing and not take any chances with the coronavirus (we saw people gathering at some of the nearby restaurants not observing the required social distancing, or sitting a bit too close with no face masks, which was concerning to us). For this reason we did all our cooking at the  cottage. The kitchen is adequately equipped with utensils, pots and pans. If you plan to do some serious cooking during your stay, make sure to check with Don and Gail in advance for any items you might need.The features we liked the most of the cottage were the outdoor shower (which we used every day) and the private patio. There is a BBQ grill and a fire pit right on the patio, neither of which we used, But it can be very charming to light up the fire pit on a cool night while eating or just sitting at night.We highly recommend future guests to bring a good insect repellent, as mosquitos are most active at dusk in this location. Also, if the wind is blowing from the west or south west, the flies will be a pesky and irritating companion in this area and also at IBSP.We certainly recommend this cottage if you are looking for a clean, affordable, clean and conveniently located place to stay in South Seaside Park area. The owners are very responsive and take great care of their cottage and their guests. Thanks Don and Gail for your great hospitality!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Private cottage at the entrance of Island Beach State Park?

We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, and no pets allowed.


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