SummerHouse
30 Jackson Street
Highlands • NJ • 07732
732.245.7523
10 private cottages and a Main House.
A fast, ferry ride from NYC.
A private, tranquil oasis in the heart of town.
Tasty dining & entertainment only steps away.
Easy bike ride to Sandy Hook's many beaches.
OCTOBER 1 to NOVEMBER 30: No minimum-stay requirement! Easy online booking. !!!LOWEST RATES OF THE YEAR!!!
$225 for a private cottage, any night! (pet-friendly add $20).
Our firepit and outdoor kitchen & grill help take the chill off cool nights after sunny beach days & fall bike rides. Sleep peacefully in our newly refreshed cottages. Your seaside oasis is an easy, fast, ferry ride from New York!
DECEMBER 1st to April 15th, 2027: SummerHouse's winter, daily bookings online are limited to Main House Upper Suite
(a 2 bedroom suite) and one cottage: our Cottage I, which is pet-friendly).
All Cottages will reopen on April 15th, 2027.
Advance On-line Bookings for Summer 2027 start on January 15th 2027 Starts with a 3- day minimum stay requirement, to allow our longer- term, wedding and group booking guests a chance to reserve Summer weekends in advance.
After April 15th, our minimum stay reduces to a 2- day minimum.
A weekly rate discount is also available for 7 day stays..
Online booking is easy., but please text or call Bill (732 245 7523) for groups and special events. or a private function in our courtyard areas. .
Single day-stays during summer season: All single-day stays must be booked directly: Please contact Bill @732 245 7523 for single day reservation; during peak season., (a weekend single day booking cannot be booked prior to Thursday afternoon of the upcoming weekend. Weekday stays usually can be booked one day in advance)
SummerHouse is a private oasis of 10 cottages blending modern comfort & style with vintage design details. No car needed! From NYC/Wall Street, use Seastreak Ferry for a 40 minute luxurious ferry ride to Highlands. Our private compound has grilling areas, firepit, and bike & surfboard storage. Walk or bike to an amazing variety of natural bay and ocean beaches and mountain and bayside trails. Great dining and nightlife is a few steps from our courtyard setting. Our Main House Common Area offers fresh locally roasted coffee beans, a grinder, milk foamer, teas, dairy, and french press or coffeemaker. Every room has a french press and instant kettle.
ALL cottages have modern, open showers in each bathroom, a kitchenette, shaded porches, AC/Wifi/SmartTV, comfy new beds and fresh linens and big beach towels.
-Cottages A through E offer an additional, private outdoor hot & cold shower;
-Cottage F, G and H offer an additional twin bed/day bed.
-Cottages I & J are dog friendly (no barkers, please), each with a private, pet-relief area so you can enjoy the beach while your pup enjoys a shaded area to hang out at your cottage.
-Main House Upper Floor Suite is a 2 bedroom 1 bath private space- the entire upper floor is yours.
For more information, please call or text Bill 732.245.7523
SummerHouse
Select cottages are available all year.
Ten, private cottages surrounding a tranquil courtyard. Stylish design elements balanced with vintage architecture. Thoughtful amenities in a relaxing, one of a kind setting. Originally built in the 1920's, the compound was carefully and lovingly restored and reopened in 2017.
The 2026 return of the original designer/manager will emphasize a refreshed- and upgraded- guest experience! Locally roasted fresh coffee , refurbished Main House common areas, new luxury linens, and restyled outdoor areas are already in progress!
Our lushly landscaped courtyard is a tranquil setting for grilling, sunning, or just relaxing around an open fire after an exhilarating day exploring the area. Easy access to Sandy Hook's famous miles of beaches by foot (10-15 minute walk over the bridge), bike, car or Lyft/Uber; walk 5 minutes to a nearby bayfront beach with lifeguard. Mountain Biker/Hiker? Try nearby Hartshorne Park- it offers 850 acres of mountaintop trails overlooking the ocean, the junction of two rivers and the NYC skyline, and is a short hike from your door. The Henry Hudson Bayside Trail offers a level, easy hike or bike trail along a converted railway bed at the edge of Sandy Hook Bay. Start at Popomora cove's calm, crescent beach and continue along the base of wooded hills, surrounded by nature and one of kind views.
SummerHouse is a fast, 40 minute ferry ride from NYC on Seastreak Ferry, or an easy trip by train to Red Bank or bus to Highlands. Our oasis is 5 minutes from Sandy Hook beaches, superior kite boarding, and hiking and mountain bike trails. You do not need a car to get here and rental Ebikes, and walking trails, are right here.
Consider renting the entire compound for your group or family event, or, rent select cottages for a week a month or a season. Perfect for outside yoga classes, wedding party dinners or breakfasts, group retreats.
Our town offers many great dining choices from French cafe, local seafood, and incredible and varied dining options just steps away. In-town nightlife is relaxed and friendly. The major entertainment and fine dining centers of nearby Asbury Park, Red Bank and Long Branch are also 15- to 25-minutes by car.
Set up your bike/E-bike rental prior to arrival for drop off at the cottages. or, pick up your bike as you step off the Ferry and head to our cottages. We can connect you with a provider- text us-
Amenities
All cottages allow two adult guests and feature queen beds including luxurious cotton bed and bath linens, large beach towels, organic castile soap & shampoo, open floor showers, microwave & mini fridge, A/C, heat, smartTV & strong, fast Fios WiFi signal. Our courtyard has a gas grill, a central fire pit ( we supply wood) and relaxing courtyard area with a fountain. All cottages have private front porches.
Cottages F, G & H offer an extra twin bed and A through E offer an additional, private outdoor shower. Cottages I & J are dog-friendly with safe, outdoor dog areas.
The Main House's common area has a full size kitchen, & our coffee service area, with gourmet locally roasted beans, grinder, foamer, french press, coffee pot and instant tea pot, dairy, and this is also where we have our guest laundry. Hair dryer, iron & Board you can take to your cottage are located in rear entry hall.
Group events are welcomed! Please contact Bill @732 245 7523 for information.
