Hillside Lakehouse Cottage + Kayaks and Pedalboat

Experience the best of Lake Hopatcong at Hillside Lake Retreat. Enjoy elevated panoramic 180° sunrise views from our expansive deck or relax dockside with direct water access. We provide a pedal boat and two kayaks for your use, or you can walk to nearby marinas for boat rentals. ​Adventure is steps away with Prospect Park’s hiking trails, biking, and sports courts all within a five-minute stroll. Our retreat offers the perfect balance of lakeside relaxation and outdoor excitement. The space ​Perched on the north side of Lake Hopatcong, Hillside Lake Retreat is a newly renovated sanctuary offering breathtaking sunrise views and modern comforts. This open-concept home sleeps eight and features a gourmet kitchen, a massive 65" TV, and lake views from nearly every room. ​Outside, the expansive 600-square-foot deck is perfect for entertaining with a 6-burner grill and outdoor movie setup. Guests enjoy private access to a boat launch, dock slip, and a shed stocked with water toys. Located steps from Prospect Point Preserve’s hiking trails and minutes from top-tier waterfront dining, this retreat is the ultimate year-round destination for romance, family fun, or special celebrations Upon entering the home, the dining room furnishes a large dining table that can sit up to 8 and a mini foosball/pool table, which leads into the kitchen that is equipped with new stainless steel appliances and a large island for those quick meals before leaving for a fun packed day. The living room furnishes 2 large comfortable sofas to watch the 65" LED cable TV. -Master bedroom also provides stunning views of the lake and furnishes a pillow top mattress that sleeps like a dream. - 2nd bedroom located upstairs furnishes a full size memory foam mattress on a mechanical bed that reclines, another full size bed, a recliner and also provides Roku TV. - 3rd bedroom (loft space, does not have wall between hallway and 2nd bedroom), also upstairs, furnishes another full size mattress and 2 twin trundle beds. All the rooms in this house are equipped with air conditioners to keep you cool throughout the summer, and for the colder months, the electric baseboard heating will warm up any room in under 10 minutes. As you head outside on the deck, you will see modern furniture, a huge 6 burner propane grill, table top fireplace, and TV Mount to enjoy outdoor movie night. At the bottom of the hill, you will find a shed full of water toys such as inflatable floats, noodles and lounge chairs There is a private launch to launch your small boat, jetski, kayak, or canoe, and also a dock slip (right side of slip) for you to park the watercraft you may have rented from the multiple surrounding marinas. There are many miles of outstanding hiking and off road vehicle trails that can be reached just steps from the property at the Prospect point preserve. There's also 2 full size tennis courts as well as 2 full size basketball courts and a children's playground right down the street. There are many great places to eat on the water such as Lola's, Chapala's, The Stonewater, Pavinci's, The Windlass or Alice's, or on land such as the famous Jefferson Diner, Pub 199 or one of our favorites, Little Nicki's which is also, right down the street at Prospect point playground. Guest access Complete unrestricted access to 1/2 acre property, including direct lakefront access and dock. Other things to note ------Disclosures----- - This property is equipped with a RING security surveillance system. Security cameras are located on the garage, viewing the driveway, the front deck, viewing the front door, and the rear deck, viewing the rear door. All devices are recording audio and video 24/7. - This home does not sit on a level property and is settled on a hill, hence the name "Hillside Lake Retreat". Guests are able to drive down or walk down the hill "private driveway, please reference photos" to get to the lakefront. - Kayaks and Pedalboat are locked, code to unlock will only be given once liability waiver is signed and completed, as well as a photo with guest and lifejacket are presented to property manager (Text) - Property owner maintains access to the detached double garage on street level by restricting guest vehicle parking to only 1 vehicle in asphalt driveway. There is a gravel driveway closer to the front door as well as multiple other parking spots on the lawn that are available for guests use. - Ramp side of dock slip is utilized by property manager and family. They are only able to board their boat and leave the property immediately, they are not able to hang out in the yard or anywhere else on the property while guests are visiting and will not impede guests privacy or right to enjoy the property in any way shape or form. -----FYI----- The Television in the bedroom has the same identical mount as the mount located on the deck. Just lift the TV from the mount in the bedroom and slide it right on the deck. Bring the ROKU along and enjoy movie night or the game outside with the breeze.