Flanked by Sandy Hook Bay and Highlands Reach, Atlantic Highlands is a sleepy little fishing village in Monmouth County, New Jersey in the Bayshore Region. Facing the bay of Sandy hook, this town has almost everything from a good seafood restaurant to an old times hardware store. It is a beautiful place with scenic ocean and river views, great hiking, and biking trails. The waterways offer numerous harbours and dock locations for recreational boaters and the Seastreak ferry service. The Highlands has many more attractions to offer; visitors can charter a fishing trip, take leisurely boat rides, or rent bicycles and peddle their way down the coastline. The 7 mile (11.2 km) Sandy Hook, a 1,665-acre (673 hectare) barrier peninsula in Highlands is a hotspot of Atlantic. The Atlantic Star crew offers excellent sea fishing experience irrespective of whether you are a beginner or professional, alone or with a group.
The shoreline is home to many shopping and dining options. Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant and Marina renowned for its clam chowder is an iconic center to taste the delicacies of Atlantic. The Lusty Lobster seafood market has an extensive collection of fresh and delectable seafood to please the palate of any dinner guest. Planning a trip to Highlands? Consider staying at one of these great Airbnb vacation rentals below!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 06, 2024.
1. Two-bedroom apartment with ocean view (from USD 219)
Located on the second level of a beautiful home, this private studio-style apartment is just 300 feet (91.4 metres) from the Seven Presidents Beach. The fully furnished, A/C unit, has two bedrooms with queen size beds and additional futon, a bath, kitchenette with microwave, refrigerator, and sink. The Long Branch Board Walk connected to Pier Village is just one block away. It offers more than 30 dining and shopping options. The home has TV, heating, and Wi-Fi facilities. Everything is within walking distance. Bicycle rentals are also available.
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the bed was very comfortable and at first glance not expected the wifi worked wondersthe snacks left in the kitchen were a nice extra touchthe apartment is very clean and equipped with all the necessary amenitiesit's a basic apartment but perfect for a beach weekendspent two nights in this great apartmentCleanliness:
the place was very clean cozy and quietvery clean cozy and well equippedclean spacious full of light amazing communication ocean at 300 yardsapartment is clean and well-maintainedapartment clean and had everything we neededHost:
great host and lovely apartmentdominic is a great hostdom is a great host and this is a great placea hot plate is provided however very communicative host and friendly downstairs neighborowner communicated quickly and provided a number of extras that were appreciatedRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was greatthe location is perfectgreat location close to the beachthe location was ok for the pricewithin walking distance to several good restaurants and right across the street from the atlantic
2. Private cabin (from USD 167)
This private wood cabin surrounded by woods and a lush garden is on 2 acres (0.8 hectares) at the jersey shore. It has one bedroom with two beds and a bath. The accommodation has a private patio with outdoor fire pit, indoor wood burning stove, Internet, TV, sound system, and air conditioning. The place has a private driveway parking in the back of the cabin. A privet patio with a fire Pitt and a charcoal BBQ is there for guests. The cabin is approximately 7 minutes’ drive to the beach. The beautiful Red bank, bike trails including Huber woods mountain bike trail, shopping, and restaurants are just 5 minutes from the place.
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wifi tv and hot water worked greatanything we could have needed was provided including a speaker for our phones keurig heat and a fanit is a great place to stay and is cozy with that little extra touchvery comfortable for humans and caninescomfortable bed good a/c and great communication from the hostCleanliness:
amazing place very clean and cozyalain's place was very quaint clean and comfortableit was spotlessly clean comfortable and had everything we neededquiet neat clean and charmingrestful quite place that is very clean and have everything you needHost:
hosts are very nicealan and bonnie are great hostsgreat hosts very responsivethey are gracious and wonderful hoststhe hosts are easy to communicate with and quick to replyRead more reviewsLocation:
we loved the secluded location and the quietthis is a perfect getaway close to everything yet so far removedgreat for getting away from it all but still being close enough to things to dovery cozy and charming cabin with great locationgreat cabin good location good communication
3. Modern guest room near the beach
This modern guest room with queen size bed and flat screen TV is ½ mile (0.8 km) to Sandy Hook Beach and Hartshorne Woods. The beautiful front deck is sunny whereas the back deck has shade trees. The private bathroom has hot tub and European shower. A small refrigerator is in the room for storing beverages and snacks. Other amenities include continental breakfast, Wi-Fi, washer, dryer, and free parking and access to the living room.
Highlands, New Jersey, United States
1.71 km (1.1 mi) from Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora PointSuperhost
Accommodates: 2
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i am now a huge fan of blueberry truffle coffeekaren had very nice breakfast items and coffee for usfrom wifi to sweet treats it was a memorable and delightful experiencethe house has a beautiful back deck and we had a lovely breakfastthe living room was stunning in whiteCleanliness:
clean spacious room and wonderful atmospherekaren's place is clean beautiful decorthe area is very modern and cleanthe house is very clean and beautifully furnishedspacious clean tastefully and thoughtfully decoratedHost:
karen was a great hostamazing amazing amazing host very satisfiedkaren was a superb hostthe host was amazing and very insightfulwhat a wonderful experience at a lovely home with a gracious hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was so perfectgreat place walking distance everything in highlandsgreat location close to beach and restaurants/ entertainmentthis place is in nice location and neighborhoodkaren's place was in a great location close enough to town and sea bright
4. Refurbished bayside home (from USD 80)
This renovated bayside home is a few blocks from the Leonardo marina and beach, and minutes from the Seatreak ferry. It has two bedrooms with four beds and a private bath. Guests have their floor, complete with bedroom, big living room, and full bathroom, kitchen and backyard. There are drawers and a closet in the room for use. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, kitchen, breakfast, iron, washer, and free parking.
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the bed room is full of light and comfortable with a large sitting area and nice bathroomwe appreciated having both a living room and bedroom so there was plenty of room to spread outsiobhan recommended a wonderful local place for breakfast with both indoor and outdoor seating (zoe's)Cleanliness:
house is clean and quietthe room itself was tidy and clean and the bed was very very comfortablethe place was clean and we had enough spaceaccommodations are cool clean quiet and privatesiobhan's place is lovely close to the ocean and ferry to nyc the private room and bathroom were cleanHost:
siobhan was a great hostsiobhan was a great hostsiobhan is a fantastic hostsiobhan is a fantastic hostas always good hospitality from a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is super convenient and a short walk to the center of townlocation is excellent as to being near the coast and central to getting around that areagreat location and value right next to downtown highlandalso her house is in a fantastic location very close to the beachwe had a wedding in sandyhook and the location was perfect
5. Three bedrooms on second and third floor of a three-storey house (from USD 175)
The second and third floor of this house is for rental. The second floor has a kitchenette and an ample living room space with a comfy couch. The second living space has a pullout couch and one bathroom. The third floor has three bedrooms, two rooms with queen beds, and one with a daybed/ twin trundle bed. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, kitchen, TV, iron, washer, and free parking. The house is within walking distance to Seastreak Ferry to NYC and close to Mt Mitchell Overlook, Sandy Hook Beach, and Hartshorne Woods.
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we had plenty of room for 5 people and could definitely fit moreCleanliness:
the house was beautiful and very cleanvictoria was responsive and the house was clean and exactly like in the picturesthe house was great very comfortable and clean and we could walk to lots of good restaurantsHost:
victoria was a happy and welcoming hostjoe and victoria were awesome hoststhey are friendly and so helpful replying to any questions quicklyvicky and joe were great hosts and made sure that we had everything we neededvictoria even made us a helpful guidebook with restaurant and bar suggestionsRead more reviewsLocation:
nothing short of amazing the house was beautiful and in a great location just minutes from the ferry
6. Secluded cottage near park and beach (from USD 200)
Nestled between the Navesink River and Hartshorne Woods, this cozy guest house is located on a 150-year-old estate. Furnished with ageless antiques and modern amenities, it has two bedrooms and a bath. Guest can enjoy the quiet, secluded 20+ acres (8+ hectares) of ponds, meadows, and orchards. The host provides camp chairs, picnic blankets, beach towels and umbrella. It is isolated with lots of hiking trails but close enough to the beach, markets, and restaurants.
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the furnishings are elegant and cozy at the same timemae makes the stay so comfortable and relaxingCleanliness:
and no tv clean and well kept thoughterrific experience the cottage is spotlessly clean cozy and comfortablethe cottage was cozy clean and had everything we needednice tidy cottage on the navesink river near the beaches (sea bright gateway (sandy hook) national parkamazing views around the house inside is very clean and included everything for a comfortable stayHost:
the host is very helpfulthe host was great & super helpfulmae is a wonderful hostmae was a great host she was very responsive to any questions we hadmae was an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
this airbnb location was beautifully situated on the navesink rivergreat remote location close to the beach and train stationsgreat location quiet serenegreat restaurants and beach very closei also really enjoyed the ability to walk onto miles of trails from the property
7. Private room near to Navesink River (from USD 100)
This is a good size room with a large queen bed. The room is equipped with a flat-screen TV with HBO and Showtime and NFL Network. The bathroom is shared. The home has extra rooms as well as a full-size bed a twin bed. These are available for an extra charge. Guests have access to the primary living spaces in the house including a fireplace. Guests can also watch TV in the living room. A continental breakfast is included and the host also provides bottled water and snacks. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, kitchen and free parking.
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great amenities and breakfastcomfortable bed wardrobe space a/c if neededhe also had coffee and granola for breakfast which was a good start to our busy daywe loved the delicious continental breakfast and that he included a beach pass with his staythe queen size bed was incredibly comfortableCleanliness:
very clean the towels smelled so good and clean bed was comfortable and cleanour rooms were clean and comfortablehis house is clean organize warmthe entire house was clean and comfortablebed was comfortable and and clean as well as the bathroomHost:
very nice host and homejohn was an amazing hostjohn is an awesome hostjohn is an amazing hostjohn is an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
excellent location for sandy hook visitors in a beautiful neighborhoodthe location also is great only 10 minutes to the beach i’ll be backthis was a great location to sandy hook beachvery good location we highly recommend this placeeverything taken care of immaculate home great location & he will ensure your stay will be enjoyable
8. Renovated bungalow
Close to the waterfront and marinas, this beautifully remodelled fully furnished single family home overlooking the Shrewsbury Inlet has two bedrooms with three beds and two baths. The dining room has a full kitchen with all new appliances including microwave, fridge, and dishwasher. The two modern bathrooms have instant hot water and beautiful glass shower enclosures. The living room has a love seat and sleeper sofa with a 42" flat screen TV with Cable TV, WiFi, and surrounds sound stereo. The patio has a large deck and an outdoor shower and bar. The property is professionally landscaped with various roses, butterfly bush, and hydrangeas. Two Beach Cruiser Bikes and Sandy Hook Beach Pass is included in the rental. Sea Bright is minutes away and Asbury Park is a 15-minute drive south.
Highlands, New Jersey, United States
1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora PointTop guest reviews
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we loved the stereo tv an internet set upapartment is a perfect fit for a family or 2-3 couplesCleanliness:
clean well kept accommodationsbungalow comfortably fit 5 of us and was very clean and modernthe house was very clean and plenty of room for the three of usthe house is clean updated and worked great for a family getaway to the beachplace was clean priced well and the neighborhood had great characterHost:
great stay david was very responsivedavid is a great host and very prompt in responding and ensuring that guests are taken care ofwe enjoyed our stay and david was a great hostdavid is very responsive and kind persondavid was also kind enough to provide a sandy hook beach passRead more reviewsLocation:
nice breakfast spot/restaurants within walking distancea great location especially for beach-goers right near the watera good location for us the unit was walking distance to restaurants and riverside beachesquick access to the beach walkable to the little town with some cute restaurantsawesome location very accessible to all the area has to offer
9. Private room in a house near Sandy Hook Beach
It’s a big spacious room in a beautiful house with a private bath. Guests have access to all common areas including a lovely backyard with BBQ gas grill and fire pit. The hosts are open to collect you and your luggage from the Seastreak ferry terminal in Atlantic Highlands or Highlands. They have two bikes available for rental for 20 USD a day and their two-man seat kayak with life jackets is on the beach for use. Other amenities include Wi-fi, washer, dryer, iron, and free parking. The Seastreak ferry is 15 minutes away.
4.04 km (2.6 mi) from Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
10. Two-bedroom carriage house close to the beach
This is a standalone apartment above a garage in the style of a late 18th-century carriage house. This cozy carriage house has two bedrooms with three beds and a bath. Other amenities include Wi-Fi, kitchen, TV, a bookshelf library, some games, iron, and free parking. The place is a few minutes from several seafood restaurants along Bay Avenue, and a grocery store is about ten minutes west. The Sandy Hook beaches, an 18th-century lighthouse, and the historic site are nearby.
1.95 km (1.3 mi) from Henry Hudson Trail / Popamora Point
11. A beautiful town with scenic ocean and river views
With its numerous harbours, dock locations, great hiking and biking trails, Atlantic Highlands is a mesmerizing destination in NJ. The beauty of Atlantic Highlands is to be seen to be believed. It’s a place worth visiting.
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