We are open year round and located just over an hour away from Atlantic City, Manhattan and Philadelphia. Island Heights is home for the Ocean County Artist Guild, Nelson’s Marina Sailing School, Island Heights Yacht Club and over 100 restored Victorian homes. A very safe community it is ideal for leisurely walks and biking. Fishing and crabbing are just a step away.
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After completing an addition in February 2007, The Cottage now offers two Suites and two guest rooms with complimentary wireless internet. Our newest are the Riverview Suite; with private entrance, king size euro plush bed, private balcony with magnificent view of the Toms River, multi jetted marble walk-in shower, fireplace, sitting area, refrigerator, and TV,DVD,VCR. The Captain's Suite with first floor entry and private entrance to the deck features a whirlpool tub, seperate oversized shower, king bed, TV,DVD, fireplace, sitting area, and refrigerator and is available May 1 - Oct 15. The Wicker, (twin beds) and the Marina & Garden (queen bed) rooms boost private baths, LCD TV desk and individually-remote controlled air conditioning. All rooms have wireless internet, views of the river and majestic oak and pine trees. The sunsets are magnificent and the colors in the Spring and Autumn are spectacular!

Breakfast will be served on the screened porch which overlooks the river, country garden and fish pond. When you return from your day of activities or business meetings enjoy a magnificent sunset or a sailing regatta while relaxing on our large and comfortable deck or in the cooler months before the fire in the media room.

If you are planning a vacation, traveling on business, need an extra guest room to celebrate a special occasion, a place for the bridal party to gather, or to simply get away from-it-all, please think of us. Thank you and we look forward to meeting you.

 

At the Cottage on the River, our goal is to make your stay as comfortable as possible. A full breakfast with a hot entree is served from 8 - 930 am each morning. If we can help with dining reservations, boat rentals, antiquing information or where the best beach is, please do not hesitate to ask us.

 

Delicous Hot Breakfast.

Wireless Internet Service

Televisions in each room

Desks in Marina & Garden Rooms

Private Bathrooms

Individually remote controlled air conditioning

Hair Dryers

Portable Clothes Steamer available

Clock Radio

Smoke Detector System

Beach Towels

Beach Chairs

Bicycles

Coolers

Bay & Ocean Beach Badges

Use of Local Tennis Courts

Off-street Complimentary Parking

Trailered Boat Parking

For the comfort of all our guests, the “Cottage” is a non-smoking property and pets are not allowed. Children over 12 years old welcome. Guest under 21 years old must be accomodied by an adult.

 

Summer Season
May 1 - October 15

Fri. & Sat $175.00 per night, per room

Sun - Thurs $150.00 per night, per room.
Riverview Jr. Suite & Captain's Suite
Fri & Sat. $270.00 per night, per room
Sun - Thurs 205.00 per night, per room.

Riverview-Third person additional $50.00

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October 16 - April 30

Garden, Wicker & Marina Rooms

Fri. & Sat $95.00 per night, per room

Sun - Thurs $85.00 per night, per room.
Riverview Jr. Suite
Fri & Sat. $175.00 per night, per room
Sun - Thurs 150.00 per night, per room

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(add 7% NJ sales tax and 5% NJ occupancy tax)

Holidays and high season weekends.: A two night minimum stay is required.

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A 50% deposit per night, per room is required to hold a reservation.

If reservation is cancelled within two weeks of arrival deposit is nonrefundable unless room is rerented. If room is rerented, deposit is returned less 10% accounting fee. We are sorry to impose these fees but it has become necessary. No refunds after check in. Full amount of reservation charged to credit card for not keeping reservation. Quiet Season cancellation charges according to reservation.