Cozy Historic River Cottage 1 Block from Water

Only 1 block from the Toms River, set high on the Island Heights bluff, this original “L-Style” Victorian historic camp meeting cottage was built in 1883. It stands today as one of the only original camp meeting cottages left in Island Heights with very few architectural modifications. This home was featured in the NJ Star Ledger for it’s restoration, and is truly a one-of-a-kind gem. Walkable access to bay beach and river, in a quiet and peaceful family-friendly setting. The space Restored to its former glory, this two-story, 851 square ft cottage, has new and modern upgrades, but retains all of its original charm. It including original pine paneling, stained-glass windows, custom builtins, board and batten siding, winding staircase, and hardwood floors. Enjoy the river breezes from the the wrap-around porch, take a walk down to the promenade to watch the sailboats go by and see our famous Island Heights sunsets. Across the street, is the historic camp meeting grounds, which is now a park with a pavilion, perfect for playing a game of frisbee, a picnic or watching the sailboats go by. The farm-house style galley kitchen includes all stainless steel appliances: microwave, stove/oven, dishwasher, european refrigerator, Keurig, tea kettle, and plenty of cooking utensils for a night in. There are 2 bedrooms upstairs, , the master bedroom includes a queen-size bed with under-the-bed storage. The second bedroom features an original-style stained glass window, a trundle/day bed with two twin size mattresses, and a closet for your belongings. The bathroom (downstairs) features a 1940’s style bathtub, with black and white retro-tile. The house has Central A/C! We also offer Netflix and Amazon Prime! We provide clean towels and sheets so you don't need to bring any :) NOTE: this property does NOT have Cable TV. We have Firesticks, Amazon Prime, Hulu, and Netflix. Guest access NEAREST BEACHES: Island Heights Bay Beach - .5 mi / 3 min by car and walkable (Swimming) Ortley Beach - 6 mi / 12 min by car (Swimming) Lavallette - 6.9 mi / 13 min by car (Swimming, restaurants) Seaside Park - 5.5 mi / 10 min by car (Swimming) Seaside Heights - 5.3 mi / 11 min by car (Swimming, amusements, restaurants) Island Beach State Park - (Swimming, Wildlife Preserve) Other things to note Enjoy the fenced in yard for an out-door picnic, or an afternoon game of croquet This property is not handicap accessible and includes the original winding stairway to the second floor, which those with reduced mobility and the elderly may find challenging. However, the owners before us were in their golden years, and had no issues, so to each his own. Parking is available on the street in front or side of the house free of charge. Most properties on this street do not have driveways.