Location: Ocean Grove, Shore Region, New Jersey, USA (1 Block to Beach, 2 Blocks to Town, 60 Miles-New York City)
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 4-6)
The Town - Discover one of the relatively undiscovered beach getaway towns on the Jersey Shore, 60 miles outside of New York City. Remember the Jim Carrey movie, The Truman Show, where he lives in the perfect classic Victorian town. Well that's Ocean Grove. It's charming, family friendly, with a real Main Street going down the middle of town full of ice cream shops, casual and fine dining, antique stores, book stores, art galleries and bakeries (and real estate offices in case you fall in love with the place). You will feel like you've stepped back in time. To add to that effect, Ocean Grove is a "dry town" where you can drink at home and BYO to restaurants but you won't find the party atmosphere of some Jersey Shore towns.
The Apartment - On the first floor of a four story Victorian house which is located one block from the beach. It includes exclusive use of the porch and front yard with views of the ocean. You will have access to a gas BBQ grill and a key to the local tennis court which is three blocks away (I believe there is a small fee if you want to make a court reservation but we just go and it has always been available).
We've furnished it to our taste which can generally be described as contemporary and zen. No chintz or flowery prints. Furnishings are mainly from Crate & Barrel and West Elm. The apartment has 2 bedrooms (both with queen-sized beds) and 1 full bathroom. The kitchen is very large and has a eat-in area as well as a washer and dryer. One of the two couches in the living room is a queen-sized sleeper sofa. The apartment has cable TV. If you need a crib, we have a portable one which you can use for no extra charge.
The apartment is not wheelchair accessible. There are three steps to get up to the front porch. For someone who doesn't want to climb many steps, it's an ideal unit.
Things to Do - In the area there are bicycle rentals, boating rentals, fishing at the pier (if you're a beginner - Learn To Fish! Tuesdays, from 7:00am to 10:00am in July and August. Poles and bait provided). In the summer the town puts on a monthly family movie night which takes place literally on the beach. There are weekly concerts, some for free and some for a charge. In town and the area are some terrific restaurants - our favorite is Bistro Ole in Asbury Park. Close by are several large Malls and a brand new Jersey Shore Premium Outlet Mall. Depending on where you're from, you may also want to do a day trip up to Manhattan. NJ Transit trains leave frequently from Asbury Park which is the next town over. Academy buses leave for New York City from in town on Main Street. You're an hour's drive from Atlantic City and close to the Monmouth Park Raceway. And of course there's the beach...
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- View/Location
- Beach View
- Ocean View
- Water View
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Swimming
- Surfing
- Biking
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Other Activities
- White sandy beaches, boardwalk, local concerts, family movie night
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2010 Summer Season
May ....................$800/week .. $2500/month
June ..................$1200/week .. $3800/month
Jul, Aug ............. $1700/week .. $5400/month
Labor Day week ....... $1700/week
September ............ $1200/week .. $3800/month
Rest of Year ......... $ 700/week .. $1400/month .. $120/night (4 night min)
Check in at 3PM and check out at 11AM, Sat-Sat rentals only during summer months
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
- Front Porch - Oceanview Vacation Home in Ocean Grove, NJ, near the Beach, Fishing, Boating
- Living Room - Oceanview Vacation Home in Ocean Grove, NJ, near the Beach, Fishing, Boating
- Dining Room - Oceanview Vacation Home in Ocean Grove, NJ, near the Beach, Fishing, Boating
- Kitchen
- Bedrooms
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