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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Tucked away in a quiet lake community, this private spacious house offers serene views of nature from its expansive back deck. Enjoy outdoor activities like kayaking, biking or paddle boating on the 30-acre lake. Snuggle up by the fireplace with hot cocoa or unwind with a massage from @Peace Massage and Wellness.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lake House Waterfront Cabin Stunning views best home for bird watchers serenity

Lakefront Rustic Retreat - Cozy Cottage Getaway

Welcome to your perfect lakeside escape! This entire home is a charming rustic retreat, nestled right on the water’s edge. Whether you're looking for a cozy couple’s getaway or a peaceful nature retreat, this lakefront cottage offers warmth, character, and modern comfort.

Rustic Elegance & Open Living
As soon as you walk in, you're greeted by the stunning natural cedar beams and a beautiful stone-front gas fireplace, adding to the inviting and cozy atmosphere. The open-concept design makes it ideal for family gatherings, with plenty of space to enjoy each others company. The kitchen features a large refrigerator, ample counter space, and barstool seating, making it easy to enjoy meals together in a welcoming setting.

Comfort & Charm
The spacious bedroom is a true highlight, featuring double large windows that offer breathtaking views of the serene lake. Wake up to the sight of Black Swans gliding gracefully across the water and the calming presence of ducks and geese.

The bathroom is equally impressive, with a walk-in shower equipped with showerhead and a handheld option, plus a cozy towel warmer for that extra touch of luxury. There’s even a charming sitting area perfect for getting ready in the morning.

Relax & Enjoy Nature

Step outside and embrace the beauty of the great outdoors. Enjoy complimentary kayak access right from the back of your home, allowing you to explore the peaceful waters at your leisure. Fire up the barbecue grill for an evening cookout, or simply sit back and take in the tranquil surroundings.

Perfect for Connection & Relaxation

With a spacious yet cozy common area, this home is designed to bring people together. Whether you're sitting at the kitchen bar, gathered around the dining table, or relaxing in the living room, the open flow of the space ensures you always feel connected.

For those who appreciate the charm of rustic design with modern comforts, this lakefront retreat is a nature lover’s dream. Book your stay and experience the perfect blend of warmth, relaxation, and adventure!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Meal delivery service

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Whale watching 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 12:00 PM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

6 people MAXIMUM permitted in the house at ANY TIME Parties strictly prohibited 2 cars maximum *No commercial vehichles or trailers - must prearrange
Resort speed limit is 10 mph. Quiet hours10pm-8am. Please be respectful with others living/renting in Swan Lake Resort.
Parties are no permitted in the rental homes. We have a 1,950 sq ft hall (incredible lake view), 100 guests max. Contact Lauren xxx-xxx-xxxx

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Romantic Getaway Swan Lake Lakefront Private Home 10 mi AC
Romantic Getaway Swan Lake Lakefront Private Home 10 mi AC

About the neighborhood

Located in Absecon, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Borgata Event Center and Noyes Museum of Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Harold E. Taylor Observatory and Sahl's Father Son Farm. Traveling with kids? Consider Storybook Land and Mystic Islands Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Galloway, NJ

What's nearby

  • Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Historic Smithville and Village Green - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Seaview Golf Resort Pines Course - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Harrah's Atlantic City Casino - 24 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 11 min drive
  • Atlantic City Intl. Airport (ACY) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Carriage House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pitney Pub - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake House Waterfront Cabin Stunning views best home for bird watchers serenity pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Lake House Waterfront Cabin Stunning views best home for bird watchers serenity?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake House Waterfront Cabin Stunning views best home for bird watchers serenity?

Check-out is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Lake House Waterfront Cabin Stunning views best home for bird watchers serenity located?

This family-friendly Absecon vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, Harold E. Taylor Observatory and Sahl's Father Son Farm. Historic Smithville and Village Green and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Lake House Waterfront Cabin Stunning views best home for bird watchers serenity Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

10

Eco-friendliness

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Anniversary getaway

The property was clean and cozy, just enough for us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

RUTH I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute house, amazing view, directly on the lake ..very relaxing, we enjoyed our daily visit from the swans, muscovies and the family of geese--mom, dad, and 5 babies. There were fresh flowers waiting for us!Very nice and minutes from Smithville. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kam

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best hidden secret!

I honestly do not want to say anything else otherwise my now new favorite spot will be all taken and filled but in all honesty, it was perfect in every thoughtful way.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Serene

It was peaceful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice private cabin with an amazing view

We had a really great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynn J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonder!

Great property and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute House

Had a great time, loved the house and location, nice lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday getaway

Awesome lakeside getaway!Place is great and we loved the fresh eggs that were left for us. So nice!! The black swans were beautiful we enjoyed watching them.Will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great gateway

Beautiful house. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D., Philadelphia

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation stay

Always a great experience, Looking forward to another stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very quiet and nice

We had a very nice relaxing visit while we stayed here. Was a very quiet area and had the comforts of home. Close to things to do In town also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swan Lake Resort

Great stay for peace and quiet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful time

Had a great time, lovely scenic view of the lake out back, very quiet and peaceful, great place to stay to rest and recharge.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Allison M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakehouse

The views were spectacular. Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Wasn’t hard to find given directions and also close to stores if you need/want anything but still out of the way and quite
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rana S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

30th Anniversary trip

We had a wonderful stay. The view was nice, and the place had nice touches added to make you feel right at home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place love to stay here

Greatest experience cant wait to come back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

50th Birthday

Celebrated a family member’s 50th birthday at this quiet lake house. Beautiful, quiet, and memorable
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cristin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Getaway for solitude

My wife booked this for me for the weekend to get away and enjoy some quiet time without the kids. Beautiful place and loved how quiet it was. Would definitely go back again! Great host, thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Swan Lake Resort

The accommodations were clean and comfortable. The view of the lake from the back deck was amazing. If you are looking for a nice place to relax and unwind, I would recommend this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful getaway

A spacious cottage with a large modern kitchen situated on a beautiful lake. Lots of wildlife including a pair of black swans. Quiet and relaxing, We had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location, except for noise from GS Parkway.

Overall very happy with the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Stay

Nice quiet community with plenty of trees and lake views
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

William P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wishing it lasted longer

Super nice .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Very nice, clean and comfortable. The lake view is beautiful. The owner is extremely responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023