Charming, Pristine Victorian Home 3 blocks to beach, 4 beach badges included

Parking and yard very restricted . House inside was very nice.

My family of six (husband, 2 children, and grandparents) had a lovely 3-day stay at this home at the end of June. The house was clean and well-appointed. The layout worked well for us (grandparents in the small bedroom and my immediate family in the bunk room). Chris was finalizing a master suite which we did not see during our stay. The location was great -- 3 blocks to the beach, 1 block to the main shopping street and 1.5 blocks to the Methodist tabernacle/camp and Day's Ice Cream. Had a delicious seafood meal (twice) at Klein's in nearby Belmar and enjoyed the Historical Society's 2-hour tour. The beach in Ocean Grove is very clean and the life guards were especially responsive to potential safety issues.

Chris and Alex were pleasant and prompt to deal with throughout the rental process. We hope to return to this home again soon!

Five friends and I stayed here for a short weekend. We had a lovely time. The house was clean and cozy. The owners are easy to work with and very nice. The ceilings are low- perhaps not for the exceptionally tall but otherwise everything was exactly as we expected. Thanks for a great stay. We will definitely stay again; we're already talking about making it an annual trip!

The listing was accurate. The upstairs is a "great" room (linving room + multi-bed bedroom) with a small bedroom next to the roomy bathroom. People need to be comfortable sleeping "camp" style - near one another. This home is absolutely delightful for a family that wants a quiet place with LOTS of amenities. The house is in a charming and quiet neighborhood with town shops and restaurants all within a few blocks, including two great ice cream shops, and a bike rental place. Having a shaded back yard with a table and grill helped us to save money and gave us a private place to relax. Note: If you want to use the back yard at night, bring bug spray! The front porch is shady in the morning; making it inviting. The dining room is spacious; upstairs, too. The upstairs closet is big with shelves and it also served as an extra changing room. The 1st floor living room got a bit warm but the extra box fan helped to bring in air from the kitchen or we moved upstairs where there is a futon, coffee table, and TV. There are lots of comfy chairs and good lighting. One of my favorite spots was to sit in the rocker by the upstairs window and do my needlepoint. My other favorite was the backyard. The home has many personal touches that I have not previously experienced in rentals such as good books, DVDs, many comfy chairs, towels, linens, CD player, beach supplies, miscellaneous bathroom supplies, and a washer and a dryer. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, serving dishes, plates, glasses, etc. The home has been loved and cared for...making me want to treat it with the same love and respect.

By the way, Ocean Grove is a wonderful town to walk and explore. The Great Auditorium is a marvel with wonderful programs and services.

We're frequent Ocean Grove summer-ers, and love the town. This home is a short 3 black walk to beach, one block to the all-important ice cream shops and town's center. The home is well maintained, very clean and well equipped with all you'll need for a great stay. Owners are local, very responsive and kind. We stayed for two weeks and had a lovely time. Although the location is in the center of Ocean Grove, the home is still very quite and peaceful. Small back yard is great for grilling and dinners, front porch great for hanging out and people-watching. Beach is clean, great waves and excellent lifeguards. A great family-with-guests destination, as large bedroom accommodates many! Thanks Chris and Alex!