Title: 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=553248635934867591&destination=Highland+Lakes%2C+New+Jersey%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=20167735&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek ## Photo gallery for 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek ![Lake - 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek (Highland Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20167800/20167735/b7763fd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Golf - 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek (Highland Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20167800/20167735/89f200c2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek (Highland Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20167800/20167735/6595cd38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek (Highland Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20167800/20167735/w2297h3837x0y16-5466bb1b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool - 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek (Highland Lakes)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20170000/20167800/20167735/cdf44af7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to Highland Lakes Cottage, a serene retreat in a private mountain/lake community only 50 miles from NYC. Unwind in the 60 x 65 foot fenced backyard with a fire pit, gas grill, and hammock or enjoy the huge flat-screen TV with access to Netflix, Hulu & Amazon Prime. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek FREE EARLY CHECK IN 11am and FREE LATE CHECK OUT 3pm! Paradise is closer than you think-Travel to another world that isn't a world away (only 50 miles from NYC) and enjoy all the beauty of a private mountain/lake community. Everything you need to enjoy yourself during these difficult times-Free WiFi, 65 in TV, YouTube TV live, Streaming - Netflix, Hulu, & Amazon Prime, 100s of Video Games, In-House Laundromat, 60 x 65 Foot Completely Fenced Backyard, Huge Fire Pit, Gas Grill & Hammock. Note: This is a Short Term Rental Property: Minimum Stay - 2 Nights, Maximum Stay 21 Nights Our beautiful 60 x 65 foot completely fenced in backyard provides you with the privacy you deserve and peace of mind knowing your pet has plenty of leg room to romp about. Unlike most properties in this community, ours is flat without dangerous rocks jetting out of the ground or steep slopes and is equipped with a spectacular 4 foot diameter burn area circular fire pit with firewood provided, Hammock, gas grill, table with 4 chairs, and Adirondack chairs - the perfect environment for a family and friends get together for a BBQ. Enjoy Wireless internet throughout the home / back yard and YouTube Live TV . The living room features a HUGE 65 INCH FLAT SCREEN TV with an XBOX One S & a Playstation 4 which play CDs, DVDs, Blue-rays and have activated Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Commercial Free Hulu Plus Accounts giving you access to thousands of movies and TV shows at the touch of a button. Video gamers rejoice because the XBOX One S & PS4 are loaded with a staggering amount of top notch awesome games and we also offer an Authentic Coin Op Arcade Cabinet as well. With 100s of games from all genres, satisfying gaming experiences can be had by young and old, casual and hardcore gamers alike. We also offer a 40 inch flat screen TV in the master bedroom with YouTube TV live and streaming Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Highland Lakes Cottage features 3 bedrooms (Bedding Provided) - 1 Queen & 2 Fulls (All Memory Foam Mattresses), 1 full bathroom (Tub, Shower, Toilet, Sink), 1 Laundry Room with commercial coin op washer and dryer, and an 8 x 20 Sun Room, Living Room / Dining Room, and a spacious Kitchen with a Waist High Oven (no bending) Ample parking is also provided in the front yard. Guests have access to any one of the 5 lakes with a total of 7 beaches in the community (no gasoline powered boats permitted on the lakes) to enjoy life guarded swimming & great fishing. Great hiking & boat rentals are only 12 min away at Waywayanda State Park. Right on the corner of our block, just a 3 minute walk away, you will find a beautiful lake with baseball diamonds, basketball courts, tennis courts, jungle gym, and a concession stand with a bathroom as well. Enjoy long walks, bike rides, or a jog down winding country roads. There is plenty to do in the surrounding area as well ... Snow Ski Resort, Water Park, Bike Park, Golf, and Zipline Tours 10 minutes away, Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Hiking, Restaurants, Drive-In Movie Theater, Regular Movie Theater, Wineries, Mountain Biking, Mini Golf, Indoor Ice Skating, Bowling, Laser Tag, Horseback Riding, Museums, Paintball, Skydiving, Zoo, Specialty Shops, Hot Air Balloon Rides, State Parks, Mall Shopping, Farmers Markets, Antique Shops ... oh and did I mention Relaxation ... With the economy at its worst, isn't it nice to know that an affordable private paradise awaits you for your family vacation, snow ski adventure, or romantic getaway! Highland Lakes is a Private Community in which all residents are registered with the town. As per a New Town Ordinance, all renters / tenants must pay a registration fee (Mandatory Fee added to each booking automatically) and must provide me with the First and Last Name of each member of your party, including minors, the Home Address and telephone number of the person who booked the reservation as well as state and plate info for vehicles. I am required to provide you with a copy of the By-Laws which you will find in the compartment of the coat rack mirror at the entrance of the cottage. During the Summer Months, registered tenants my obtain parking decals & beach tags at $2 per day per tenant. Beach tags may obtained in the club house office, I suggest bringing an ID with you in case you are asked for it. $ 85.00 Pet Fee applies where applicable. We do not allow cats. Holiday Fees are built into your quote and apply where applicable. Note: Minimum Stay - 2 Nights, Maximum Stay 21 Nights Maximum Capacity is 6 (adults /children/infants) Sales Tax Collected and Distributed by Rental Site. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski-in/ski-out access - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site (surcharge) - Limited on-site self parking ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Memory foam mattress ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Flat-screen TV with cable channels - Games - Hulu - Netflix - Stereo - Streaming services - Video game console - Video games - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Fenced yard - Firepit - Free firewood - Garden - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift (single-level property) - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Ski-in/ski-out access - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Property located in a resort ## Similar properties ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42651/e850dcfd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Quality Inn near Mountain Creek Vernon - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.6 Good 1,000 reviews £78 includes taxes & fees 19 Apr - 20 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-19&endDate=2026-04-20&selected=42651&PinnedHotelID=42651&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property entrance](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2900000/2899900/2899900/f09dc021.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Creek Vernon - 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25 ### Check-out Check-out before 3:00 PM Contactless check-out ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights and lock the doors Check Out Procedures posted on side of refrigerator Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: Pet fee applies ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention A car is required for transport to and from this property ### Property is also known as Mountain Creek Ski Resort 10 Min Highland Lakes Cottage Mountain Creek Ski Resort 10 Min Cottage Mountain Creek Ski 10 Min Highland Lakes Mountain Creek Ski 10 Min 5 Private Lakes Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard PS4 Xbox 1 House Cottage 5 Private Lakes Huge Fire Pit Fenced In Yard PS4 Xbox 1 5 Private Lakes Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard PS4 Xbox 1 Mountain Creek Ski Resort 10 Min From Highland Lakes Cottage Mountain Creek Ski Resort 10 min Away PS4 Xbox 1 Why Not Enjoy Sheltering In Place? Entire Cottage 5 Lakes Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard No Shared Spaces Entire Cottage Experience Joy Without Shared Spaces Entire Cottage sheltering In Place Never Felt So Good 5 Private Lakes Huge Fire Pit Fenced In Yard PS4 Xbox 1 Mountain Creek Ski Resort 10 Min No Shared Spaces Cottage Mountain Creek Ski Resort 10 Min No Shared Spaces Highland Lakes ## About the area Located in Highland Lakes, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Frederick Franck's Pacem in Terris and Franklin Mineral Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Mountain Creek Waterpark and Alpine Mountain Coaster. Travelling with kids? Consider Ochs Orchard and Space Farms Zoo and Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Highland Lakes travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Highland-Lakes.dx553248635934867591) [View more Cottages in Highland Lakes](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Highland-Lakes-Cottages.d553248635934867591-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C41.17424%2C-74.46832&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=XUS6s5dg9m7LVTocIvrPxf6YJZ4=) Highland Lakes, NJ ### What's nearby - ![Wawayanda State Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/637208118879899648/82c7b8e1-ec74-4f37-aa66-1846438703b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Wawayanda State Park 16 min walk \- 0.9 miles - Highland Lake 2 min walk \- 0.1 miles - Highland Lakes Beach 1 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Highland Lakes Beach 7 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Triple Chair 4 min drive \- 1.8 miles ### Getting around - Sloatsburg Station 41 min drive - Caldwell, NJ (CDW-Essex County) 47 min drive ### Restaurants - Dunkin' 5 min drive - The Glenwood 7 min drive - The George Inn 10 min drive - Red Tail Lodge 7 min drive - The Crystal Cafe 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Huge Fire Pit 5 Private Lakes Hiking Trails Fishing Mountain Creek State Parks pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Huge Fire Pit 5 Private Lakes Hiking Trails Fishing Mountain Creek State Parks? ### What time is check-in at Huge Fire Pit 5 Private Lakes Hiking Trails Fishing Mountain Creek State Parks? ### What time is check-out at Huge Fire Pit 5 Private Lakes Hiking Trails Fishing Mountain Creek State Parks? ### Where is Huge Fire Pit 5 Private Lakes Hiking Trails Fishing Mountain Creek State Parks located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5 Private Lakes 7 Beaches Huge Fire Pit Fenced Yard Mountain Creek Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 90 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ### 2.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam G. 3 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location and stay! Great communication, home is in a great location and has everything we needed. Would definitely stay again! ##### Adam G. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan G. 21 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good weekend getaway with the dogs For the dogs: our dogs enjoyed the big fenced-in backyard. There's also a HUGE fenced-in dog run a few minutes drive away. For the humans: My wife and I enjoyed the gaming options (Xbox, Playstation, and an arcade machine). There's a nice little town a few minutes drive away, with a supermarket, CVS, and decent coffee and food options. ##### Ryan G. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Dennis H. 28 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Clean and comfortable Really enjoyed our long weekend at this lake house. It was,clean, comfortable and suited our needs perfectly! Will definitely be back! ##### Dennis H. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### MATTHEW K. 23 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect mountain getaway! Great location, peaceful, fenced in back yard for the pup, beautiful area. 5/5. ##### MATTHEW K. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis H. 11 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing week This was our second time staying at this house. Once again it suited our needs perfectly. Clean andcomfortable ##### Dennis H. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### heather m. 19 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Autumnal relaxation Great Highland Lakes Cottage! Clean & well stocked kitchen. Be careful going up or down Breakneck Rd. Thus time of year every view is beautiful! We did lots of small road trips taking in the sites and autumnal views!! ##### heather m. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim P. 30 Apr 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend My family was down for the Spartan race weekend. The property is in a perfect location for proximity to the mountain, as well as Beaches and playgrounds for the kids. It comfortably fit four adults and two kids, and the fenced yard was great for the dog. Michael is a thoughtful and responsive owner, and we are looking forward to staying again next time we are down. ##### Jim P. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen P. 28 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highland Cottage stay Easy to find and navigate from. We were there for my sister in law’s memorial service . Weather did not permit us to use or discover all the things to do there. Hopefully the next trip we will. Everything you could think of needing was provided and labeled. Will definitely stay again. Very affordable. Thank you again for a comfortable stay. ##### Karen P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa C. 4 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Lake Cottage Clean. Nice yard. Close to Beach #1, small lake for swimming with lifeguards...very nice. Loved the coffee station and the vintage touches. Comfortable beds. Loved bringing my dogs. Patio and floors could use a little upgrade. Wonderful Host!!! Had a very enjoyable time. Thank you Mike ##### Lisa C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Amber S. 5 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highland Lakes The beds, bathroom and kitchen were clean. We enjoyed the gaming systems a great deal. We also enjoyed to outdoor space with firepit and hammock. My kids enjoyed the outdoor toys and ability to fill up and small kids pool to play. Beach 1 was very close to the house but walking there would have been a challenge with 2 young kids on a somewhat busy road. Overall, we had a good time. The owner was quick in responding to my questions and concerns and made adjustments with our needs which was appreciated. I was not thrilled having to pay to use the washer and dryer and the home does need some updating. ##### Amber S. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Conrad K. 29 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceptional K My family of 5 and 2 dogs were in the area for the wedding and this property was perfect for all our needs. Michael the host checked in with us upon arrival and ensured that we knew he was there if we needed him. In addition, the property was full of detailed instructions of how to navigate the household and how to stay safe. My children loved the coin operated arcade and by using quarters it limited their time (so they can go outside and enjoy the fresh mountain air!). Everything was just as Michael had outlined on VRBO and his emails. The mattresses were nice and comfortable, we had access to on site coin operated laundry facilities just for us in case we needed it, the air conditioning operated well, and the TV was big and provided us access to watch the Olympics and pretty much any thing else we wanted (something I was not looking for but really helped at night). We did not get a chance to explore the area as much as we wanted to (but don’t worry, we will be back), but we were able to walk the dogs around on a road behind the house that gave us beautiful views of the lake, we did notice that we had easy access to delicious Jersey pizza, and if we wanted, could go to the water park or legoland. Finally, having dogs, it was nice to have a fenced in yard and space to place our crates. Our dogs loved the new smells and were exhausted when we came back home. We are definitely going to stay here again and would definitely recommend this property for any one with a family of ##### Conrad K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Alex S. 18 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Overall Great Stay, but some words of caution. My stay here for an extended weekend was certainly nice. The cottage while on the smaller end is very nice from a design standpoint and the fenced in backyard is really amazing especially since Michael is extremely welcoming to dogs which we greatly appreciated. My experience with Michael was great and he made sure check in was easy and checked in on us after the first day at the cottage, really nice! I have to be 100% honest with my review despite having such a good experience with Michael, I have to say the listing is not totally accurate as the master bedroom does not have a memory foam mattress. My wife and I constantly fell into the middle of the bed, making sleeping difficult for us who are used to a firmer mattress. I have to also say that it’s very shocking to see a coin operated washer/dryer in the unit, with a cash machine, and a coin operated arcade game, all were a first for me in the many years I’ve been using rentals like this. And I mean good business, and definitely capitalism at its finest it’s just off putting and takes away from the charm you want when renting a VRBO. The only other issue happened on the second night there when the fire detector went off at 3am twice. It was also extremely hot, as the main thermostat was under a hotel style lock box, so while AC units are there, it battled with the heat, which I would assume costs more money then giving ppl access to the temp control but we made it work. Overall 4/5 ##### Alex S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis H. 8 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Another great week, this house fits our needs greatly. Clean, comfortable and quiet. Will definitely be back! ##### Dennis H. Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### N. F. 19 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Location and Stay was great.. ##### N. F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### Frances 20 Feb 2026 Liked: Communication Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities The WORST VRBO we have stayed in. We knew it was going to be old from the photos. The reason we chose it was the Super Mario Bros arcade game advertised as traditional coin op arcade. Any unit I have stayed in with a game room disables the coin function. This place expected us to pay and when I brought it to owners attention he was completely dismissive and then showed me he changed the listing so he can continue to nickel and dime kids. The place STUNK. There were ant and roach traps everywhere. They gave off an odor that he tried to cover with gel air fresheners at every turn. We had the windows open the entire time and it was 30 degrees. One bedroom was not possible to sleep in the odor was so strong. We closed the door and didn't use it. We had no control over the thermostat. If we wanted to adjust we needed to text him any hour of the day or night. The laundry was coin operated so if you wanted fresh towels during your stay, you needed to pay for them. Finally, the gaming consoles he advertises are literally bolted to the shelf. The shelf is bolted to the unit and the unit is bolted to the floor. When we arrived the playstation was unplugged from back of console and we couldn't move it to plug it back it. His response was "I hope you get it to work." The place was so dark and smelly it was disgusting. There are label maker notes on everything from the furniture to the floors so the place feels more like a prison than a getaway you are paying for. ##### Frances Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dennis H. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Our 3rd time staying here. Fits our need perfectly. Great host nice home. Couldn't ask for anything more. Definitely will be back. ##### Dennis H. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen P. 11 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time here. The beds were comfortable, the lakes were perfect, and everyone was so nice. I definetly recommend Beach one which is within walking distance. There were 2 playgrounds and a concession stand there as well. We were a short drive from Lego land and it was just an hour to Newark from where we took the train to NYC. Would love to stay here again. ##### Jen P. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris K. 13 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### comfortable cottage brought my son and his friend to the area for a mtb race... needed to change my existing reservation because of an improper listing and found Mike's place on a very short notice. he was very accommodating and got us set up with his place very quickly. would book his house again. ##### Kris K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee S. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Stay! Clean place and great backyard! ##### Renee S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheena B. 24 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place This was our second time at this rental and we had an awesome time. Lots to love about this place. ##### Sheena B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bill G. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Highlands Lake cottage Great place, will go back ##### Bill G. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patti F. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wedding at the Lake Was attending a family wedding. Accommodations were perfect ##### Patti F. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle D. 16 Nov 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice accomodation This place was perfect for our needs. We were a short distance from family but had our own space when we needed it which was nice. The area is beautiful and it is a short drive to the lake, walking trails or the store. Would stay there again for sure. ##### Michelle D. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason D. 29 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice place Was a very nice place, felt like home when we got there. Has plenty of things to do in the area, as well as at the house. Nice and quiet with some good scenery, our dog loved the fenced in yard. Mike was very attentive and helpful. I would highly recommend staying here. ##### Jason D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### mark a. 11 Nov 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay The cottage was wonderful, like staying at home! Entertainment was the best, with a huge TV loaded with all the games and movie and television links (Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video). Kitchen has great coffee and water in the fridge for guests, which was much appreciated. Fun area, good restaurants, nice hiking in Waywayonda State Park. A great overall experience!! ##### mark a. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019 ---