This waterfront retreat has everything you're looking for in your down-the-shore home! The shingle exterior is inviting and elegantly simple, only hinting at the great interior spaces. But it's what's beyond the walls of the house that really is the show-stopper. With its 75-ft vinyl-clad bulkhead, this home is all about living the waterfront dream with easy access to the river, bay and Barnegat Inlet. Your front yard hosts a beautiful starburst pattern wooden deck with a retractable awning for shade and a built-in natural gas grill. When you've had enough sun and water sports, the main level of the home is reached through a trio of convenient sliding glass doors leading into an eat in kitchen with tile floors, granite counters and stainless appliances. Flowing seamlessly from the kitchen is a comfortable family room with fireplace, media center and built-ins. There is also a full bath on this level. On the second floor you have a gracious family room with stunning water views -down the hall you'll find 3 bedrooms, a walk- in cedar closet and another full bath. This fabulous home is located just minutes from downtown Toms River and many restaurants, bars, shops - not to mention only minutes from the renown Tom's River Country Club. Seaside Boardwalk and Beach, Ocean County Mall, Grunin Center for the Arts and Cattus Island County Park are all 15 minutes or less away. For those looking for a seasonal or weekend getaway, 18 Haines Cove Drive is 11 minutes from the Garden State Parkway, 76 miles to the Holland Tunnel and 61 miles to Center City Philadelphia.