Vacation Rentals by Owner

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:Age 55+, families with young children, 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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, tourists without a car.

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:Families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic 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: 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:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, sightseeing.

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:People with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

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:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

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:Families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Great Rental in Surf City

Guest: beach1111111 (new jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/24/09

A great rental. The house is the ideal location. The beach at one end of the block and the bay beach at the other. We would hang out at the beach in the morning and in the evening take our tubes and float down at the bay. It is in walking distance of everything. The kids loved the ice cream shop at the top of the street. The house has everything you need for a nice relaxing stay at the beach. It was perfect. The owners made it very easy and welcoming. Thanks!

Recommended for:Families with young children

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:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, tourists without a car, romantic getaway.

Great week of R&R

Guest: ajhoops (Rochester NY)
Date of Stay: 07/18/09 Review Submitted: 07/31/09

Great home base for a beach vacation. The house felt like home, so clean and comfy. Close to everything; beach, restaurants, seafood stores, grocery, ice cream, and bike rentals. Grill and kitchen made eating in so easy and inexpensive. We loved eating out on the front porch. The washing machine and clothsline came in so handy... We gave our vacation week here a 10++++

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, tourists without a car.

Charming Beach Cottage in Surf City LBI

Guest: Joe & Pat (Manchester WA)
Date of Stay: 06/13/09 Review Submitted: 07/05/09

This rental cottage is conveniently located to both beach and bay and all amenities (food, shopping, etc). It is very comfortably furnished and quite delightful. Outdoor seating area plus outdoor shower were wonderful additions!This cottage is not your tile/granite countertops/stainless steel kitchen,etc home; It is a delightful beach cottage. Enjoy!

Owner response:It was a pleasure to have you stay with us, and especially to welcome home a returning Jersey Shore fan. We look forward to seeing you again on your next trip back east!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children.

Great Rental

Guest: Former Jersey Girl (Virginia)
Date of Stay: 09/06/08 Review Submitted: 09/15/08

If you are looking for a rental with a great location on LBI, this is the place. To your left is a short walk to the bay. To your right is a short walk to the beach. If you are looking for a rental that is clean and neat, this is the place. Everything you need is right at your finger tips including a very comfy queen size bed. Can't leave home without your laptop? Don't worry. This rental has internet service. Forgot to bring your book? Just check out the selection on the shelf. Hate the yucky refrigerators that you often find in rentals? Not here. This rental has a great kitchen including a microwave and toaster oven. Do you hate going to the laundry mat when you are on vacation? No worries. There is a washer and dryer in the garage for your use. Do you enjoy relaxing on the front porch? How about the patio? This rental has both. Want to grill some fish or veges? Just fire up the grill that is provided. As someone who has been coming to LBI for years, I would highly recommend this rental.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Excellent Rental, highly reccomend it!!!

Guest: Blue42 (Katonah, NY)
Date of Stay: 08/16/08 Review Submitted: 09/01/08

We had a wonderful stay in this very comfortable and recently renovated apartment. The gift bag we found when we arrived was a pleasant surprise and created a warm atmosphere for the week ahead. All rooms were very cozy and inviting, recently decorated and with new furnishings. The town's "Bay Beach" is on the same block and the best Ice-Cream shop on LBI is just a block away. We would definitely stay there again.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Relaxed and Comfortable Vacation Spot

Guest: polar3988 (New Jersey)
Date of Stay: 08/02/08 Review Submitted: 08/16/08

This rental was comfortable and clean with all the amenities of home. It is true to its reputation of being a short walking distance to both the beach and the bay. The homeowners treated us like we were personal guests rather than just strangers renting a property. The welcome we recieved along with the book of recommendations was extremely helpful in planning our days. We are looking forward to renting this property again, it was the best vacation we've had in years!

Owner response:It is a true pleasure knowing our beloved beach home was appreciated by a family who enjoys it as much as we do. We look forward to next summer when you return for another sunny and memorable Surf City vacation!

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway.