749 1st St, Somers Point, NJ 08244

2 bdrm/1 bath adorable sunny cottage for rent in highly sought-after Somers Point Historic District!

Cottage sits in backyard of owner's property (cottage is... not attached to main house totally private & separate with private entrance.)

Cottage has recently been totally remodeled: enjoy a new kitchen, new floors, fresh paint, new furniture, new washer/dryer, new microwave, new refrigerator, new landscaping, new driveway, new patio,central AC, heat, etc.

-ample private parking w/reserved spaces for tenant (can fit 2-3 vehicles in back driveway, all for tenant's use.)

-totally private patio, patio furniture provided. Can dine outside or work on laptop from very quiet environment

-on very quiet street

-big yard

-cottage fully furnished & totally stocked w/ everything ranging from: stove, microwave, TV, refrigerator/freezer, sofa, coffee maker, blender, toaster, silverware, pots & pans, drinkware, dishes, blankets, bath towels, beach towels, beach chairs, pillows, new sheets, etc. Perfect for someone in a transitional stage. If you have your own things, you can store whatever you dont want to use in the attic above cottage. Plenty of storage space.

-bdrm #1 has a full-size bed w/all new bedding including comfy down allergy-free mattress pillow-topper, dresser, nightstand, closet + additional storage, 2 windows, and beautiful natural sunlight basking in.

-bdrm #2 has 2 twin beds w/new comfy premium mattresses, armoire, nightstand + additional storage, all basking in beautiful natural sunlight. Second twin bed can be stored up in attic if not needed to create more of an office in the 2nd bedroom.
If you prefer to put a bigger bed in this room, then both twin beds could be put up in attic & you could bring your own bigger bed in there. Or could put both twin beds in the attic and make this bedroom an office or den.

-2 additional air mattresses for extra guests are also available.

-brand new washer & dryer included in cottage, no trips to the laundromat!

-ample attic storage

-totally quiet space, (no neighbors on top of you or below you as with an apt bldg or condo living.)

-especially safe location with the SP Police Station across the street

-very short walk (1 block) to all of the restaurants like Charlie's, Gregory's, Doc's Place & Anchorage Inn but away from the hustle & bustle of the busy street that they're on (near the action, but totally quiet location.)

-short walk to the bay beach where the Somers Point Summer Concerts take place. Free concerts on the bay every Friday night during the summer.

-5 min drive to Ocean City & Longport beaches. Could ride bikes to the beach as well.

-walking distance to the OC bridge to go for a run or bike ride

-along the bike path which spans throughout several towns- great for exercise.

-walking distance to hospital, great for doctors & nurses

-tons to do in town, everything walkable: (library, museum, marinas to rent boats, great restaurants, etc).

-Ocean City boardwalk short drive (4 miles). Close to everything but away from the noise.

FYI: if there is a photo of a big old yellow house on this listing, disregard it-- (it used to exist on this property but no longer does, but historical photo keeps popping up). The cottage is blue.

No pets & no smokers please. Utilities not included, (other than trash removal & sewer which are paid by landlord.)

Peaceful retreat awaits you!

Available March 1, 2026- open to discussion of moving in earlier if need be! Read More