Highlands Vacation Rental cottage

Charming lakefront cottage, hot tub, boating, fishing, pet friendly

Description Cottage, 700 sq. ft.,
2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 7, 1 Bathroom
Amenities lake, waterfront, garden, terrace, pets considered, parking
Rates per property (USD)
$175 - $225/night 
$1,050 - $1,350/week 
$4,500/month 
Accepts Online Payments
Jeff & Kathy Wildrick
Speaks: English, Spanish

Photos and Description of the Highlands vacation cottage rental - 2 bedrooms + sofa bed, 1 bathroom, sleeps 7

This cozy cottage features a living room with vaulted ceiling, fireplace, and glass doors that open to a screened porch overlooking beautiful Lake Shawnee. There is a bathroom with tub/shower, a small bedroom with a full-sized bed, and a bedroom with bunk beds and cot. Downstairs is a fully-equipped kitchen and dining room. Glass doors open to a brick patio with lake view. There is a hot tub, Weber gas grill, and assortment of lawn chairs and recreational equipment. Stairs lead to a dock with a rowboat, paddleboat, and kayak. Lake Shawnee is a private lake with good fishing. No gas motors. Swimming is permitted off the dock, but guests may prefer the lake’s two sand beaches - tags provided. Winter brings ice-fishing and skating when lake is frozen, and downhill skiing 40 minutes away. Nearby enjoy hiking, cross-country skiing, movies, and outlet shopping. No smoking. The house has a washer and dryer and is stocked with bath and beach towels, bedding and basic needs
Highlands cottage rental - View of our house and dock from the lake

View of our house and dock from the lake

Highlands cottage rental - The cottage and beautiful Lake Shawnee

The cottage and beautiful Lake Shawnee

Highlands cottage rental - Dining room and fully equipped kitchen

Dining room and fully equipped kitchen

Highlands cottage rental - Living room with fireplace opens to screened porch

Living room with fireplace opens to screened porch

Highlands cottage rental - Master Bedroom

Master Bedroom

Highlands cottage rental - Bunks

Bunks

Highlands cottage rental - Swan family comes to dock for feeding

Swan family comes to dock for feeding

Highlands cottage rental - An eagle rests on a tree in our yard

An eagle rests on a tree in our yard

Highlands cottage rental - Mountain Laurel

Mountain Laurel

Highlands cottage rental - Enjoy winter skiing at nearby Mountain Creek

Enjoy winter skiing at nearby Mountain Creek

Highlands cottage rental - Side yard overlooking the lake

Side yard overlooking the lake

Location: New Jersey < USA

Nearest Airport: Newark at 38 Miles
Car: necessary
Surrounded by rolling hills and nestled in a secluded residential community, but all the great shopping and dining of upscale northern New Jersey is just around the corner. Lake Shawnee is located on NJ Route 15, four miles north of I-80, just northeast of Lake Hopatcong. The Mahlon Dickerson state park is nearby for hiking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter. 60 minutes from New York City. Mountain Creek ski area is 40 minutes away. Close to everything and miles from nowhere! A perfect hide-away for a couple, a small group of friends, or a small family.
Zoom Level: City

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Rental Rates for this vacation cottage rental in Highlands, New Jersey

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Week
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Weekend Weekend
Night
Extra
Night
Monthly Minimum Stay
Fall, Winter, Spring Jan 1, 2010 - May 31, 2010 $1,050 $175 $350 $175 $175 - 2 Nights
Notes: Ask about SPECIAL RATES for RETURNING GUESTS.
Summer Jun 1, 2010 - Sep 27, 2010 $1,350 $225 $450 $225 $225 $4,500 2 Nights
Notes: Ask about SPECIAL RATES for RETURNING GUESTS

Additional information about rental rates

  • Additional $50 fee for pets with prior approval.
  • Rates are tax-free
    $400 security deposit, returned after house is inspected.
    Weekend check-in 2:00 p.m., Check-out 12:00 p.m.; other check-in/check-out depends on day and schedule

    Three-Day Holiday Weekends (Friday through Monday):
    $600/MLK weekend
    $600/Columbus Day weekend
    $600/Presidents weekend
    $700/ Memorial Day Weekend
    $700/Labor Day weekend

    Four-day Holiday Weekends: (Wednesday through Sunday):
    $850 Thanksgiving weekend

    Other:
    $1,200/Christmas - New Year's week
  • Weekly rentals Sunday to Sunday. Saturday to Saturday and other rentals available on select weeks. Please email your request!

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation cottage rental in Highlands, New Jersey

Property Type:
  • cottage

Floor Area:
  • 700 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • lake
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • away from it all
  • family

General:
  • paper towels
  • towels provided
  • central heating
  • local activities guide
  • soaps basic
  • alarm clock
  • ceiling fans
  • firewood
  • hot tub
  • linens provided
  • restaurant dining guide
  • toilet paper
  • laundry soap
  • accept credit card

Kitchen:
  • oven
  • dish washer
  • freezer
  • blender
  • microwave
  • refrigerator
  • spices
  • stove top burners
  • coffee maker
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • iron & board
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 5 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Combination Tub/Shower

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 7 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 Double, 'Select-Comfort'
    Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin/ Single, 1 Sleep Sofa /Futon
  • Full size sofa-bed in living room; single-sized sofa bed downstairs; cot also available
Entertainment:
  • games kids
  • audio tape player
  • CD
  • games adults
  • music library
  • radio
  • books

Outside:
  • outdoor grill gas
  • boat
  • dock boatslip
  • kayak
  • parking off street
  • patio stone/concrete
  • screened porch/lanai
  • terrace
  • parking
  • sailboat
  • garden
  • outdoor grill
  • 4 garden chairs
  • 5 beach chairs

Suitability:
  • children welcome
  • pets considered
  • unsuitable for elderly or infirm
  • wheelchair inaccessible
  • non smoking only

Local Activities:
  • swimming
  • walking
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
  • water skiing
  • mountain biking
  • hunting
  • antiquing

Pool / Spa:
  • outdoor hot tub

Onsite Equipment:
  • boat+paddles
  • pedal boat
  • beach chairs
  • beach towels
  • binoculars

Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • forests
  • groceries
  • playground
  • water parks

Leisure Activities:
  • bird watching
  • freshwater fishing
  • hiking
  • ice skating
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • sight seeing
  • sledding

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • restaurants
  • scenic drives

Nearby Services:
  • massage therapist
  • medical services

Notes: Washer and electric dryer. Linens available, or bring your own to avoid washing at the end of your stay. Boats and dock are in the water from early-May to mid-October. Paddle boat, row boat, and 1-person kayak.

Further details for this vacation cottage rental in Highlands, New Jersey

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:: Are pets allowed? Yes, well behaved pets are welcome. There is an extra fee of $50 per stay when you bring your pet. Can I water ski at your lake? No, we're sorry, but there are no gasoline motors allowed on Lake Shawnee - only boats powered by wind, paddle, or electric motor. We provide a row boat, kayak, and paddle boat for you to enjoy during your stay. How's the fishing? Lake Shawnee is stocked with Large-mouth Bass, and has an abundant population of Yellow Perch, Pickerel, Northern Pike, Sun Fish, Catfish, and Crappies. It's a shallow lake, so don't bring your deep diving lures. You can fish right off the dock, or head out in the boat to find your own special spot. The fish are there. The rest is up to you. A NewJersey fishing license is required. How's the swimming? We swim off our dock, but the bottom can be yucky. Most guests prefer the lake's two sand beaches, which also have lifeguards in the summer.

How big is the hot tub? It's a two-person hot tub, but we've seen more than that squeeze in! Are there any restaurants nearby? Lake Shawnee feels remote, but it's less than ten miles to a large mall and shopping area where you can find many popular restaurants. We especially like the 'Jefferson Diner,' which is only about two miles from the house for an authentic 'Jersey Diner' experience. The 'Jefferson Dairy' is pretty good too - if you like ice cream! Do you provide linens? We provide sheets and towels for your use, but many of our weekend guests prefer to bring their own so that they can aviod doing laundry during their precious getaway.

Still wondering if our lake house is right for your special getaway? Just read the comments written by our recent guests. Their positive reviews say it all!

Other Activities: Ice fishing

Reviews for this vacation cottage rental in Highlands, New Jersey

Rating
5 out of 5

Beautiful place for a quite family vacation.

Big Happy Family Scotch Plains, NJ
Review Submitted: July 27, 2009 Date of Stay: July 2009
My family and I spend the whole week on the lake and had a great time using the kayak, paddle wheel boat. Even our dog (german sheapard) was relaxed and ate all his food twice a day (he is not very hungry dog). The house is very comfortable. It has a hot tub and screened-in porch which I enjoyed. We fed swans and ducks. My older kids (18 and 15) kayak every day, while my little one (3 years old) like to be on paddle wheel boat.
It was a wonderfull time.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children
Owner's Response: We're so happy that your family (including your dog!) had such a great time at the lake! Thanks for the nice comments.
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Rating
5 out of 5

First anniversary

BrentM Philadelphia
Review Submitted: November 4, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We stayed for the weekend in mid-oct 2009 and caught the peak leaves around the beautiful lake. just cold enough for the fireplace. the cottage is great for a weekend and we would love to come in the summer or winter sometime. the view of the lake is nice and there are groceries and restaurants within 10 minutes drive. wonderful place and great value!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Adventure Seekers, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Sightseeing, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Get away from it all !

Kaaloys Jersey City, NJ
Review Submitted: October 15, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2009
We spent a 3-day week-end at the cottage (first week-end of october) and we had a wonderful time !!! The house is so cosy we immediately felt at home and really enjoyed on-site activities : hot tub, paddle boat, long walks in the lake area, resting in the patio swing while enjoying the view, reading in front of the fireplace... We even met a beaver in the garden ! We were looking for a get-way-from-it-all place, and the lake cottage was perfect. Thank you, Jeff and Kathy, for opening you beautiful house to us, we hope we soon have another opportunity to come back !! We wish you all the best,
Caroline, Aloys and baby Gabriel
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Tourists without a Car, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Terrific place for a relaxing stay

Mark_from_Hoboken Hoboken, NJ
Review Submitted: October 3, 2009 Date of Stay: October 2008
Our family had a wonderful experience at this cottage. House itself has everything we needed, and encourages relaxation with it's clean, cozy atmosphere and convenient amenities -- including a hot tub, plenty of outdoor space, and scenic views of the lake. We took advantage of the available boats quite a few times, to the immense enjoyment of our 6-year-old.

Will certainly return, and would highly recommend!
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Rating
5 out of 5

Happy Anniversary Retreat

MSTK Merchantville, NJ
Review Submitted: September 30, 2009 Date of Stay: September 2009
Just wanted to drop a line and let you know what a wonderful time we had at your lake house. It is just what we needed with our busy schedules, it is hard to find time to relax. It was a very peaceful time and we enjoyed the beautiful sunsets. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Thank you again for sharing your home away from home with us.
Recommended for:  Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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