Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock | House in Highlands

10.0 (35 Reviews) |   Pet Friendly   4 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  10 Guests
Fort Hancock House | Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock

4 Bedroom House in Fort Hancock, Highlands

This recently restored lieutenants quarters on officer's row is set in a beautiful and tranquil setting with lots of charm and character. The home is actually a duplex and built in 1939 renovated 2016.

Down stairs is a living room, dining room (seats 8-10), new kitchen, small bunk bed room, and a comfortable side porch with bay breezes. Upstairs there are three bedrooms (2 Queen size one with one with two singles) and two bathrooms (master bathroom is ensuite). Also a pull out coach in the living room.

This is the first season offering this home for rent (sorry it is not ADA compliant, due to its age). It is a supporting structure in a Historic District, and the country's oldest light house is in your back yard. ( 1764 ) This is probably the most serene location on the Jersey shore with the ability to have the NY SeaStreak Ferry drop you feet from the front door (40 minute ride to Manhattan).

Sandy Hook is part of the Gateway National Recreation area and consists of 2,200 acres of beaches, bike paths, bird watching and water sports. Within walking distance of the home there are beaches, bike rental, museums and historic landmarks. Featuring some of the coastal fortifications of WWI and WWII. It's rich history pre-dates the revolutionary war.

Relax on nearby beaches, kayak bayside coves, bird watch, explore the lighthouse, Visitor's Center, Fort Hancock, military ruins, and Officer's Row. Deep sea fishing, surf fishing, sailing, dinner cruise, live theater or a world class concert, an art gallery or an antique center are all extremely close by. The Twin Lights, Hartshorne and Lenape Woods hiking trails, Mount Mitchell scenic overlook, Keansburg Amusement Park, Monmouth Racetrack, PNC Bank Arts Center as well as numerous fine restaurant are all nearby.

Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock is located in Fort Hancock. Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, among other amenities. This House features Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Bedding/Linens, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Bayfront home with sunsets, close to beach on Sandy Hook in Fort Hancock has 4 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Fort Hancock has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Fort Hancock, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
Pet Friendly
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Oceanfront
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 2 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Coffee grinder
  • Blender
  • Ice maker
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Electric kettle
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
  • Near laundromat
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended
Pet Friendly
  • Pet friendly
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayak on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Casino nearby
Entertainment
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Video library
General
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)
  • English
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
Guest Services
  • Children's books
  • Children's games
  • Children's toys
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Contactless check-in available minimum check-in age: 30
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets allowed service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property long-term renters welcome onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property is managed through our partner, vrbo. you will receive an email from vrbo with a link to a vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Reviews

Harriet F.
Jul 23, 2025 01:29:56 AM
Review Score:   10
Summary: fine renovation of historic property
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