Location: Surf City, Long Beach Island, Shore Region, New Jersey, USA (45 Min to A/C; 1 Hour 45 Minutes to NYC; 1 Hour to Philly)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + No additional sleeping rooms avail, 1 Bath (Sleeps 4)
Keywords: House
Enjoy a relaxing holiday in our spotless and freshly decorated downstairs’ guest quarters just listed and available for rental for the first time! Our charming beach house is ideally and uniquely located on one of the few LBI streets with beaches on either end.
Park your car and just relax! The island and our side street is only four short blocks wide here; about 14 houses either way from our home, you will find ocean and bay beaches. You choose the beach depending on the day and how you’re feeling! Our immaculate bay beach with its calm waters boasts a lifeguard, playground and pavilion while our life-guarded ocean beach is newly replenished, with plenty of fresh sand to spread out on before jumping into the waves.
If you tire of the sun and surf, take a short stroll to the many shops, restaurants and snack spots nearby or enjoy a pick from our DVD selections. Of course, you can always opt to unwind on the peaceful backyard patio or on the front deck with a bit of shut-eye or a good book from our "beach library", and simply soak up the soothing atmosphere of LBI.
This delightfully roomy two bedroom beach getaway is exceptionally well proportioned for a family of four, or for one or two couples. Why pay to rent more bedrooms than you need? We have thoughtfully decorated our guest residence for your full vacation enjoyment with new carpeting and window treatments, air conditioning and ceiling fans, and beautifully selected furnishings and original artwork throughout.
Enter the front door from the relaxing shady deck with its dining set, restful Adirondack chairs and cooling breezes off the bay and ocean. Your gas grill is located just off your deck, so al fresco dinners are a snap to prepare. The beautifully decorated living area offers plenty of seating for chatting with family and friends, watching the large TV with cable and DVD player (and our own DVD selections for you to choose from), or enjoying a book from our guest library. If you must do work or check e-mail, a Wi-Fi connection is available. The inviting dining area has a table and comfortable seating for four. The cheerful and well-equipped kitchen with its many storage cabinets and separate side entrance opens to the living area so everyone can be together.
The restful master bedroom is features sliding doors that open on to a private and peaceful backyard patio with lounge and loveseat glider reserved for your exclusive use. This attractively appointed bedroom offers a new and very comfy queen size bed, a ceiling fan, very ample drawer space and a nice sized closet for even more storage. The comfortable guest bedroom features two new twin beds, a ceiling fan and plenty of drawer and closet space.
Extend your vacation to include friends and family by also renting our lovely upstairs owner's unit. Please see our listing at VRBO #129312.
Make your vacation reservation today and be our guest! There isn't a better place for your relaxing beach getaway!
WHEN YOU CONTACT ME, YOU ARE WORKING WITH AN OWNER - NOT THE BUSINESS OFFICE OF A REALTOR! I take a genuine personal interest in providing you with the best possible vacation experience. You are not 'just a number' when you rent from an owner like me!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : All rooms offer air conditioning as well as ceiling fans.
- Linens Provided : Blankets and pillows provided. Guests to provide all bed linens, sheets, beach and bath towels.
- Washer : Shared - in garage
- Dryer : Shared - in garage
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Two twin beds.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- Video Library : Enjoy a selection from our collection of family friendly DVDs.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Fully renovated and equipped with microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot, tea pot, cookware, tableware, glassware, and all utensils.
- Cooking Utensils Provided : Everything you need!
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio (2) : Enjoy the shady front deck with Adirondack chairs and dining set plus gas grill close by. Relax on the backyard patio, immediately off the master bedroom, with a comfortable chaise lounge and loveseat glider.
- Communications
- Telephone : Local outgoing calls only
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Invitingly furnished front deck with dining area, Adirondack chairs, gas grill and gentle breezes. Lovely peaceful patio seating area in the back with lounge chair and glider. Fully equipped kitchen with plates, serving pieces, glasses, cookware, etc. Outdoor shower. Washer/Dryer (shared) in garage. New comforters, summer blankets and pillows provided. A/Cs throughout apartment; ceiling fan in guest room. DVDs and "Beach Library" for guests to borrow. Original professional artwork. Beautifully decorated, newly furnished and carpeted. - Includes 4 beach badges.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly : Please be considerate of those who are staying in our upstairs unit by minding toddler and child activity.
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Suitable for families and couples. Minimum age requirement.
- Smoking Not Allowed : No smoking indoors or on deck or patio. No candles or torches allowed. NO FIREWORKS!
- Activities
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Fishing
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Shelling
- Restaurants
- Other Activities
- Unique and ideal location on a quiet side street but just a few short steps to bay and ocean beaches plus to shops, art galleries and dining. Walk to Callahans, Mario's, Sumo Sushi, Bite of Italy, Tiko Taco, Bagels & Beyond, Big Dipper and much much more. Stroll to fine art and craft galleries, bookshops, nail salons, clothing boutiques, bike rentals, mini-golf and souvenir shops. Short drive to amusement parks, movies, lighthouse and other attractions.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
ONE WEEK MINIMUM! Discounts for 3+ weeks. $500 Security deposit.
September 2011 - $995 October 2011 - $795 Nov.2011 - $695
April 2012 - $795 May 2012 - $895 May 26-June 29, 2012 - $1,225
SUMMER 2012 - $1,625
Labor Day Week 2012 (9/1-7) - $1,225
September 2012 - $995 October 2012 - $795 Nov.2012 - $695
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Michelle is a born and bred Jersey girl and proud of it! She has beautiful memories of growing up with family vacations here on LBI. Andrew, originally from rural upstate NY, has married into a family of Jersey Shore lovers and has happily joined the club!
Why the Owner Chose Surf City
Owning a home on LBI, especially in Surf City, is a long time dream for us! We were thrilled to find an attractive property that offered such a fantastic vacation. Surf City is a lovely family oriented community that boasts excellent beaches along with vibrant commerce. Our home on 16th Street is well off the main thoroughfares, yet just a short stroll from both the ocean and bay beaches (a real unique plus) as well as shops and dining. We are delighted to share our home with others who appreciate the beauty of the Jersey Shore. We are especially happy to host many repeat guests who share our love of our wonderful beach getaway!
The Unique Benefits of this House
- Beaches - Being on the beach is a prime activity for us. Most of all however, we enjoy listening to the waves meet the shore on the ocean beach or lap gently on the sand on the bay beach.
- Walks - We enjoy a morning walk along Barnegat and Sunset, taking in the bay views, followed by a right turn and over to Ocean Ave. to enjoy the ocean. We top it off with a stop on the patio to relax on the chaise lounge or glider and listen to the birds.
- Dining out - So many choices and so little time! We happily share our dining recommendations (including the only diner in the US to win the James Beard award, and the best ice cream shop on the island) with our guests.
- Relaxing - Evening chats on the deck, books or DVDs from our collection, gallery hopping in the neighborhood, cooking out on the grill for family and friends.
- Sunsets - Sunsets over the bay beach are an amazing experience. We sit on the benches and just drink it all in.
Property Photos
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- The immaculate airy kitchen is well equipped and opens on to the dining area.
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- The calming comfortable master bedroom features sliding doors to your own patio.
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- Guests can take it easy in this tastefully furnished and relaxing bedroom.
Traveler Reviews (16)
Sea Breeze Heaven
Guest: Ireenie
(Hudson Falls, NY)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09
Review Submitted: 08/12/09
Had a great week at this delightful little beach cottage. It was immaculate and well appointed. Beds were comfy and we never turned on the air. If you opened the slider in the master bedroom there was a delightful breeze that was enough to keep the place comfortable. Especially liked the outdoor shower, private patio, front porch and washer and dryer accessibility. Great spot, as it was a short walk to either the ocean or a very nice bay beach that was great for the wee ones in our party. We brought our bikes and rode everywhere-close to good restaurants and shopping. Great customer service as well-Michelle made it a pleasant and easy experience to rent from her. Hope to return next summer.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
A beach house with everything you need
Guest: Ed O.
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/14/11
Perfect location and amenities made this vacation relaxing for all. We enjoyed theuncluded beach badges, internet access, use of the garage for our bikes and sand chairs, front porch for drinks at 5 and being able to walk to the beach and for ice cream too. Michelle was wonderful to deal with and the home was very clean and well maintined. Kitchen was well stocked with supplies and there were books, dvd's and games for rainy days.The outdoor shower and washer and dryer were an added convenience.We have been renting since 1992 in Surf city and this is one of our best finds.
Recommended for:Families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
Location , location, location
Guest: Mike G.
Date of Stay: 07/02/11
Review Submitted: 07/14/11
Stayed for a week with my wife and two children and we had a great time. The house is located within walking distance of the beach, bay, restaurants and last but not least, ice cream parlors Once you arrive you really do not need your car at all. It is ideal for people with kids, of any age, or for those that just want to get away and relax for a week. I highly recommend this to anyone as we are returning guests who will come back again.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, age 55+.
Ideal beach getaway
Guest: Lipawe
(NYC, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/28/10
Review Submitted: 09/13/10
This year was the first for our family on Long Beach Island. Surf City in LBI was a really good destination, and this house was the ideal base of operations for our stay. It was very clean, everything worked (TV, dishwasher, washing machine, grill, etc...). It's not huge, but there's plenty of space for a family with 1-3 kids, I'd say -- the front porch and backyard provide additional room. The owners were very responsive via email/phone in case we had any questions. The best part about this house though is the location, which is perfectly in between the ocean beach and bay beach -- either one being a five minute walk away. That helped to keep things very low-key and relaxing throughout. Next time we vacation on LBI this is the place we're going to return to.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Perfect Beach Getaway
Guest: Star
(Walden, NY,USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 08/21/10
We had such a wonderful week in this perfect beach getaway. The house has everything you could as for and is just a couple of blocks to either the oceanside or bayside.Our daughter loved the beach and the bay was SO perfect for her. There were also a bunch of great places to get lunch, dinner and the best ice cream, only 2 blocks away. We hope to make this into an annual tradition! Michelle was a pleasure to work with!
Recommended for:Families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway.
Surf City in July!
Guest: mandi
(East Hampton, CT)
Date of Stay: 07/17/10
Review Submitted: 07/28/10
We just returned from a perfect beach week at this property! From the initial point of contact, the owners were courteous, helpful and well organized. We enjoyed the close proximity to the beach and found this location to be in a very safe neighborhood! The location was clean, well maintained and the owners left helpful information regarding the things to see and do in the local area. We enjoyed a fishing excursion aboard Ms. Beach Haven and had a lot of fun on the waterslides at Fantasy Island. Best of all was the local ice cream shop only a block away! We would absolutely rent here again!
Recommended for:Families with young children.
Perfect Beach Getaway
Guest: Star
(Walden, NY,USA)
Date of Stay: 07/10/10
Review Submitted: 07/18/10
This house was perfect in all ways. I have a toddler, so we spent every morning at the Bay beach which was less than two blocks away. Then we would go to the Oceanside beach (around the same distance away) after lunch and stay for the remainder of the day so that my husband could play in the waves. The house is in wonderful condition and very tastefully decorated throughout. There are a ton of great places to eat in walking distance. Perfect Location and perfect vacation house! The owner, Michelle, is a pleasure to work with and covers all the fine details!
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, people with disabilities, families with young children, age 55+.
Excellent house
Guest: Lori
(Vernon, CT)
Date of Stay: 06/19/10
Review Submitted: 07/10/10
Awesome location, right between bay beach and ocean beach. 1st floor was very clean, new kitchen, nice gas grill, property clean and well maintained. Owner was easy to correspond with and very well organized. This is a great place if you have young children. We have a 2 year-old and 6 month-old. The bay beach is a block away and a perfect place for kids. The big dipper ice cream parlor is also a block away and has some of the best ice cream on the island. No complaints, this house has everything you need for a classic LBI vacation.
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, families with young children, sightseeing, age 55+.
Excellent -- Best LBI vacation
Guest: Judy
(Katonah, NY)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10
Review Submitted: 07/08/10
Just got back from another week in LBI at this property -- our family's 3rd year in a row. We've stayed both upstairs and downstairs and consider this our home away from home. The house is very clean, well decorated, comfortable, well-appointed, and has everything we need on vacation. The location is perfect for us as it's smack in the middle of the ocean and the bay -- a very short walk to both -- we spend an equal amount of time at each as we have a small child. Surf City is a great location with lots to do within walking distance of the house, and an easy ride to all else LBI has to offer. Highly recommend this home.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, age 55+, girls getaway.
location, location, location!
Guest: quinnabel
(maplewood)
Date of Stay: 08/22/09
Review Submitted: 09/10/09
We had a fabulous week at this quaint and cozy 2 bedroom rental. My husband and I along with our 2 year old duaghter spent a lovely week in Surf City. The beach is two blocks away. It has nice dunes and was never too crowded. Two blocks the other way is the bay beach which is PERFECT for young kids who are a bit intimidated by the ocean. In addition to the great location to the beaches within a 5 minute walk of the house is a bookstore, deli, grocerystore, pizza place, butcher, liquorstore, icecream parlor etc. We walked everywhere which was a welcome escape from the long commutes that we have back home. The house itself has a well stocked kitchen and nice backyard, sitting area and great front porch. We often ate dinner on the porch. Overall great experience and we are planning on renting again next summer. The rate is also a bargain for LBI in August.
Recommended for:Tourists without a car, romantic getaway, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway.
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