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Reviews of Waterfront Highland Lake Home w/ Deck+Private Dock

Waterfront Highland Lake Home w/ Deck+Private Dock
Highland Lakes, NJ

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lakefront home!
We were a family of 5 and had a wonderful stay! The layout was perfect. We enjoyed the spacious deck and big grill. Make a note 2 kayaks (1 adult/1 kid) and the site says there’s a pool table but there isn’t, maybe outdated info? But overall terrific! Owner very responsive and kind. Totally recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing lake home!
Beautiful home! Plenty of kitchen items (plates, bowls, glasses, silverware, pots & pans, casserole dishes etc…) Comfortable beds, washer & dryer and very clean! The loft is amazing! We spent a lot of time on the wrap around deck.- we even used the gas grill. The views are gorgeous. Plenty of towels & washcloths. We will definitely stay here again. If we could give ten stars, we would.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

2/10 Terrible

Joyce P., NJ

Disliked: Cleanliness
I would not repeat this experience
If you want no working television, construction going on next door, living with the sound of trucks going by on the highway three houses away, one kayak, no two, half submerged in a decrepit, marshy and grungy waterfront and steep flights of stairs to reach it, this place is for you. No attempt at contacting the point person was returned. Still trying to get my money back. Not fun in any way. I wouldn’t let my dog drink the yellow lake water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2021
Hi Joyce, we want all of our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we're sorry that you experienced some issues during your trip. After talking to the homeowner, we would like to share the following: - The TV is working fine and includes streaming services such as HULU, Netflix, HBO, etc. - We include a map on the listing so that guests can see the approximate location before booking. - The listing also states that stairs are required to reach the lake and includes photos of the exterior and surrounding property. - We apologize that there was only one kayak at the time of your visit, but there was also a rowboat and catamaran for guests to use. - The owners assured us that the lake is clean and beautiful. They will continue to work hard to provide an ideal stay for all guests!

8/10 Good

Ashley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place for a vacation
We recently stayed at the house at the end of July. The inside of the house is wonderful. It's clean, comfortable and has plenty of room for our 7 travelers. Having rented numerous houses in the past I will say that the beds are extremely comfortable. Usually, we are very weary about the beds in a rental. The two things I really disliked: just how far down the lake/dock are from the house. If you aren't comfortable climbing down 6 stories, this isn't the house for you. Also, the railings on all the outside decks are not secure. We just didn't lean up against any and we were ok, but I would be cautious with kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location and great house for our family
We really loved the house and location. The place is perfect for relaxing and keeping away from the hustle and bustle. However, the house has the amenities to stay connected if you so choose to. The owner has a great setup. My wife is already thinking of going back. Only note to add is that if your family includes elderly or very young children, know that there are several stairs to get from the house to the lake side. Good exercise for some but can be tough for others.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice M., San Diego CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Family Vacation
The location, cleanliness and amenities of this property exceeded expectations. The house is lovely and was very comfortable for four adults and three children. We enjoyed the boats provided and the nearby beaches. A new grill was delivered during our stay as the owner quickly responded to a complaint from a previous renter. It was a delightful experience!

8/10 Good

Veronica H.

Beautiful scenery
Would rent again and Remember to bring creamer and sugar for my morning coffee. The scenery is the best although you have to be in some what shape for the stairs to the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Great lake stay
This house was exactly as advertised. Clean, lovely views, incredible deck area. . . Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara C.

Very nice stay. Comfy and cozy.
The house was very charming and great mountain and lake location. We had a great family weekend. This was our first trip to Vernon and we will return this winter for more snow sports. May I make a few suggestions to improve the experience of your home. Dining table needs repair. Broken gate leg. One downlite and kitchen undercounter lights need to be replaced. Repair broken towel bar in downstairs bathroom. Dusty window blinds need to be cleaned. Fry pans need replacing. Provide additional wine glasses. Two are not enough. Utility basket in dishwasher broken.needs to be replaced. Dishwasher is unstable and unsafe when pulled out and needs to be bolted to counter. Provide food storage wrap like Saranor foil. Provide a few additional blankets.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018

8/10 Good

Kevin S.

Very nice place to stay and would especially be nice in the summer when you an enjoy the lake
Overall this is a nice house, a beautiful spot on the lake with a great view, and a good place to stay with family. There are a few issues that caused me to give it a 4 star review instead of a 5 stars. The carpet was dirty, the downstairs bathroom sink was clogged, and the towel bar was loose and wouldn't stay on the wall. I could easily have fixed those things if I carried tools with me while on vacation but I don't and I suspect most other travelers don't either. Anyway, those small things should be taken care of before the house guest arrive. There were some other small details that i noticed in others reviews that I had hoped would have been addressed before we came and were not.- such as insufficient amounts of toilet paper. Also there was no Kleenex tissues and not enough towels for the amount of guest that it sleeps. The house is also far from everything and would be ok if you are planning to stay at the house and not go out to eat or shopping very often. Overall it is a very nice house and the view is beautiful. I think we would have enjoyed it more in the warmer months when you could enjoy the lake more but we did enjoy the house and would probably stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

linda b.

The property was very lovely.
The main problem we had was getting there. It was very hard to find and we had to ask Troy at the lake club house who was nice enough to lead us there. Directions would be very helpful. There are many roads sounding similar.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nahan W.

Great house!
The house was roomy and very clean. Could use a little closet space though.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2018

8/10 Good

Michael K., Pennsylvania

Beautiful Home
My girlfriend and I rented this for a NYE getaway. With my luck, an arctic blast made its way through and everything was frozen and not much to do, but I was fine with staying indoors and relaxing for a little break. The beds were cozy as was the rest of the house. They had a stove for a wood fire, but there was only a single log there so I never got a fire going. The Dish Network television worked for Netflix but I couldn’t watch anything live; luckily I had my iPad. The one thing I really wasn’t a fan of was that this propert is listed through a vacation rental agency and I had never dealt with one of those before on VRBO. I didn’t like that they wouldn’t let me pay off the balance sooner as they wanted to automatically charge my card one month prior to my arrival. I called a second time and begged to pay earlier as I had expenses of Christmas gifts etc. and I just wanted to pay it off. I’m used to dealing with the honeowner in case I have a question or something wasn’t working; when working with a rental agency, you don’t have that same comfort or assurance. The house itself was nice but I picked a poor time of year to rent it and I wouldn’t recommend it for a winter getaway, but I’d bet it would be nice in spring or summer when things aren’t frozen.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

It was beautiful and very comfortable!
Peaceful, romantic, great WiFi and television programming, comfortable beds, great view
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Alicia R.

Lovely place
Great location and amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

Michael G.

Beautiful quiet spot,gorgeous.
Enjoyed our stay, had everything there we needed. But the house could really use a good deep cleaning, lots of cobwebs, really dirty carpets, and pillows need replacing badly. But it is a beautiful house in an amazing location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Mar 2020
Michael, We are glad to hear you enjoyed your stay overall, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback. We have shared your comments about cleanliness with the homeowner so that they can make any possible updates to ensure guests have the best possible experience in this home. Thank you for your feedback and we hope to assist you again in booking a vacation rental that will exceed your expectations! Best, The Evolve Team

10/10 Excellent

Staci E.

Excellent and relaxing
The property was even better then the photos on line, it was very well stocked and we were very comfortable

10/10 Excellent

Zuzet V.

A Great Stay!
Rented this property a while back for a March stay to celebrate our son's birthday who just wanted to get away. Wasn't sure what the weather would have in store for us. We arrived to about 2+ feet of snow. The property was beautifully plowed and it looked like a winter wonderland. My kids had a great time playing in the snow and watching movies on the big screen TV. The house is roomy, wide open, and cozy. We made goodies in the kitchen and we were still in the same space as the kids in the living room. Although we were not able to take advantage of the lake experience, we still had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Lori M., Voorhees, NJ

Fabulous Family Adventure
We loved this "cabin. " The setting is amazing and the house was larger than we expected. You can see pride of ownership~ great amenities and charming touches. We loved walking in to a beautiful house and a nice bottle of wine! Clean and warm~very inviting.~great fireplace to toast the house. Close to Mountain Creek which has greatly improved it's lodge and staffing as well. We had a fabulous stay. Kids want to come back and stay in the summer~dying to use the deck. ( We didn't use more than one burner on the stove, but I think the stove top might need a look).
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

David F.

The perfect get away
Enjoyed getting away from the city. Peaceful surroundings and great views.

10/10 Excellent

William l.

Great cottage on the lake!
We rented this cottage for Thanksgiving week. We felt for the price, it was a steal! Great beds, clean linens, all the kitchen items you need, plenty of boating things to do (kayaks, a row boat and plenty of life jackets). There were some issues with the appliances, but minor and the owner offered a credit for the hassle. We will definitely consider renting this place again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2016

8/10 Good

Jay F.

Excellently maintained and homey place on a beautiful piece of lake.
Warm and contemporary, welll maintained, friendly / nice owner and a good price. There were a couple of minor appliance issues that I am sure will be fixed but definately not a deal breaker. It was a great value and stay..
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016