After enrolling our 7 and 4 year old daughters at a nearby swim school, we reserved this property as our home base for two weeks, not really knowing the area or having been to the Jersey shore before. All around, it met our needs and provided a nice vacation for our group of one adult and two kids. We appreciated the simplicity and basic amenities the property provided, and were fine with a cozy environment that was a block and a half from a peaceful, clean and quiet beach, rather than a larger property further away. The house was clean and had pretty much everything we needed. The location was great for taking advantage of the shops and restaurants on the main drag of Lavalette, movies at the Gazebo, and the ice cream shop at the end of the block. It was also a brief drive to downtown Pt. Pleasant and the Pt. Pleasant Boardwalk, which was a hit with the kids. Laurel was great to work with...very responsive via email and text, though candidly there wasn't too much to discuss as everything was in order and easy to find during our stay. It's a great option for a couple's getaway, or a parent and two younger kids. Thanks for the hospitality.