• Fantastic House-Charming, Roomy, Blocks to Beach!

  Fantastic House-Charming, Roomy, Blocks to Beach!

  • Guest Leigh S.
  • Date of stay 08/31/12
  • Review Submitted 09/13/12
  We rented the Central Avenue house for 3 days over Labor Day weekend for our wedding weekend and it was a fantastic choice! We could not have been more pleased. The house was perfect for the wedding party plus a number of our guests that were traveling from out of town to attend. There was plenty of space for everyone and because the house used to be run as a b&b, each room can be locked and many of them have sinks inside - perfect for a large group where some people did not know each other. There are 2 porches (1st and 2nd floors), meaning lots of room to lounge and relax. The house is so cute and comfortable and was very clean. Our guests loved that there were beach tags and chairs that they could use at the beach just 2 blocks away. In addition to the beach, the house is located just blocks from the center of town where there are many shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend this rental for any kind of large group, like wedding, reunion, retreat, etc. And Jennifer (the owner) is great to work with. Highly recommend - and enjoy your vacation!

  Owner response: Oh Leigh, thank yo so much! No, it was my pleasure to watch another young couple launch their married lives from the Central Avenue House just as my grandparents did. Consider an anniversary party!

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• Best home away from home

  Best home away from home

  • Guest Grace
  • Date of stay 05/25/12
  • Review Submitted 06/30/12
  We stayed at this beautiful house for my daughter wedding during Memorial weekend. We have total 26 relatives and friend came from Singapore, California, Maryland and New York. Everyone had a great time to stay here. Jennifer is a great hostess. She helps every way she can to make everyone feels like home. This location is a perfect location. Jennifer keeps the whole house clean and well organized. Thank you Jennifer. We will definitely come back for another family reunion.

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

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• Bamboozle!

  Bamboozle!

  • Guest MerchNow
  • Date of stay 05/17/12
  • Review Submitted 05/22/12
  A group of us stayed at the central house for the Bamboozle 2012 festival, and could not be more grateful we were able to stay at such a lovely place. We were able to sleep everyone comfortably, had no issues whatsoever with finding the location, or checking in. The owner was incredibly helpful with the complete rental process, and was on location for our arrival. Property was clean, well maintained, and just as described! Was within walking distance of the festival which came in handy for the long days/nights. We would highly recommend staying here if you're in the area!

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

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• Perfect place for a family reunion!

  Perfect place for a family reunion!

  • Guest Judy
  • Date of stay 07/03/11
  • Review Submitted 11/29/11
  Fifteen members of our extended family spent a week at the Central Avenue House. We ranged in age from three to 67. It was great to have a homey and impecably kept place where cousins of two generations could gather from two countries in Scandinavia and three states in the U.S. We were able to cook and eat together, perching on sofas and around tables -- much nicer than trying to shout the length of a restaurant table. There was enough hanging-out space that our newly- weds could go off on their own, our contemplatives could read on the airy porches, while our teens hiked to shows in Asbury Park and our three-year-old zipped down the boardwalk on his trike to a playground. I hope we can come back! Judy

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Judy, you and your family were so delightful and you were all so gracious to me when I lost my great grandmom's tree in that storm! I enjoyed your family and your company very much. See you again!

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• Family Reunion

  Family Reunion

  • Guest Cathy
  • Date of stay 07/23/11
  • Review Submitted 10/20/11
  This house was perfect for our family reunion (27 people). It is two blocks from the beach (awesome location) and everyone got to have their own bedroom. The property was clean and well maintained and the owner was awesome for information. The kids loved the location to the ice cream store (2 blocks) and main st (two blocks). The pictures are very accurate of each room and having two refridgerators was sooooo helpful with 27 people! I would totally recommend this house...Comes with beach chairs, beach passes, beach umbrellas, boogie boards, and sand toys! All you need is great weather to make this house part of your perfect vacation!

  Recommended for: Tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers.

  Owner response: Oh, I'd say it was me who reaped the benefits of such a lovely and respectful group! I'm so glad you enjoyed your vacation back in the Grove.

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• Very delightful Ambiance in Welcoming Victorian

  Very delightful Ambiance in Welcoming Victorian

  • Guest Kay
  • Date of stay 10/01/10
  • Review Submitted 10/03/11
  For 5 or more years, I have enjoyed historic Ocean Grove from Central Ave. house. It's about 2 blocks to the beach, a great ice cream store, the lovely Methodist auditorium and other stores. For longer walks, the boardwalk along the ocean is a great way to get to Bradley Beach or the delightful restaurants and Indie movie theater of Asbury Park. It's very well-kept and clean B&B, with loaner beach chairs, etc. The first floor porch and the more private second floor porch are both breezy and private.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, sightseeing.

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• i love it

  i love it

  • Guest nan
  • Date of stay 07/12/11
  • Review Submitted 07/12/11
  EVERYTIME MY GIRLFRIEND AND I WOULD GO TO OG IT WOULD BE JEN'S PLACE OR NO PLACE. WE FELL IN LOVE WITH THE QUAINT LITTLE HOME IMMEDIATELY AND FELT LIKE IT WAS ALSO OUR HOME. THE PLACE WAS ABSOLUTELY SPOTLESS. I WAS SADDENED TO HEAR THAT JEN WOULD NOT CONTINUE WITH HER ESTABLISHMENT AS I WAS ALWAYS EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE AND NOT LET'S FORGET HAPPY BEING THERE. I HAVE WONDERFUL MEMORIES THAT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO DUPLICATE. IT WAS MY FIRST VACATION TO OG THAT MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH IT

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, adventure seekers.

  Owner response: Oh Nancy, that was so very, very kind! Believe me, I do miss the guests, like you and JoAnne that made the work load bearable. I miss those treasured moments as well. New families are now making their own memories by having the whole in to themselves. They are overwhelmingly happy to all be under one roof for their family reunions. So, the Central Avenue House is still doing its thing....making memories, one family at a time!

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• Central Avenue House

  Central Avenue House

  • Guest Sandy
  • Date of stay 07/09/10
  • Review Submitted 07/06/11
  Central Avenue House is absolutely my favorite place to stay in Ocean Grove. The entire house is beautifully decorated and well maintained. The owner has always been an excellent hostess. She runs a clean, well organized establishment, and is consistently helpful to all her guests. The inn is in an excellent location. It is only a short walk to the beach, and the restaurants and shops along Main Avenue, as well as the Great Auditorium with its many services, concerts, and activities. My friends and I have enjoyed being in Ocean Grove and staying at Central Avenue House for many, many years. It is, indeed, a home away from home.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, girls getaway, tourists without a car, sightseeing.

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• My first pick for an Ocean Grove experience!!!!!!

  My first pick for an Ocean Grove experience!!!!!!

  • Guest Jenine
  • Date of stay 04/02/11
  • Review Submitted 05/16/11
  I rented out Jennifer's Inn for a bachelorette weekend and wow was it the perfect choice for our party! The bride was completely surprised and delighted to have all her best friends together in one spot in her favorite place in the world - the Jersey Shore. We had gals fly, drive, and train in. One even took the bus from Philly and it was so easy. The Central Avenue House gave us what we needed: private bedrooms but with lots of common space and common kitchens - and two porches as well! We could nosh and hang out at our leisure but also just wander around Ocean Grove and into Asbury Park. We never used a car the whole time we were there! It was such an affordable and fun weekend that one of the girls is renting the Central Avenue House out this summer for a family reunion. With the beach, the town, and Asbury Park all within a few blocks, this rental could not have been better for us.

  Recommended for: Romantic getaway, age 55+, girls getaway, tourists without a car, families with young children, families with teenagers, adventure seekers, sightseeing.

  Owner response: Hey lady! Yes, that weekend was such a blast - your kind invite to drop in for some libation and stories brought me a lot of satisfaction to see you women having such a wonderful time, cheers!

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• MY FAVORITE PLACE AT THE BEACH!!

  MY FAVORITE PLACE AT THE BEACH!!

  • Guest katy
  • Date of stay 05/09/11
  • Review Submitted 05/10/11
  We have been going to this hotel for years now - as overnight guests with just a room or renting the entire hotel for large party girls weekend each September. This year we plan to rent the hotel out for a WEEK and bring our family AND friends. It is a warm and friendly spot to vacation - within three blocks of everything.. beach, town, restaurants and bars (asbury park)! Ample accomodations for reunions- with so many bedrooms, each with their own sink - shared bathrooms but works out great as there are many. Rooms are comfy and quaint. Two front porches offer cozy spots for reading or games or happy hour! We love visiting Central Avenue House for one night, for a weekend or this year FOR A WEEK!! Can't wait!!!

  Recommended for: Girls getaway, families with teenagers.

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2013 Rates: May 11 - Oct 15
Weekly: $6500 includes 20 season beach passes and cleaning fee. See web site for 
for more complete details - Central Ave House
May or Sept. weekends: $2500.  

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.