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The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!

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A covered outdoor seating area with wicker furniture, a white sofa, and a round table.
A dining area with a wooden table, white chairs, and a tray of glasses. There is a television and a sofa in the background.
A wooden door with a metal handle, a white door frame, and a wooden step leading to a door.
A view from a window overlooking a parking lot with several cars, a stop sign, and a building with a porch.
A cozy living room with wooden paneling, a television, a sofa, and two armchairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Balcony
    A rare find - enjoy views from the balcony.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Bay Head Beach
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bay Head, NJ
  • Place, Bay Head Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Point Pleasant Beach
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!

Kick off your shoes and come on in! Our absolutely charming, historic house is truly one of a kind. This is one of Bay Head's original houses and has been well maintained and newly renovated. We have lovingly kept everything as original as possible while adding all the modern conveniences needed.
The large kitchen honors its original layout and includes new cabinets, appliances and flooring. The newly renovated upstairs bathroom and new powder room on the first floor are up-to-date with an antique flair. A second bathroom upstairs features new fixtures and new glass enclosed shower. The woodwork in the house was done by expert craftsmen of its day and remains an artistic treasure.
All mattresses are new and comfortable. Washer/dryer and outdoor shower are new additions. The old-fashioned rocker front porch offers ocean breezes, a lake view and great people-watching. You'll find that the neighborhood is quiet yet interesting, beautiful, and convenient to everything. This home is truly a treasure which we hope you will appreciate as much as we do. Welcome to Bay Head, which some call "Nantucket to the South".
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Return 6 seasonal beach badges to badge box on foyer desk
Take recycles to Recycling Center before you leave and return Recycle Center Pass to Welcome Packet on the foyer desk
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pillows, bed linens, and towels are not included. We can put you in touch with a local linen supply company for rental options.
Families only. No unrelated groups unless authorized by owner.
Fireplace is for decoration only and not to be used.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1150884vb
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bay Head

Located in Bay Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey and Algonquin Arts Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Bel-Aire Golf Course and Seaside Heights Sky Ride. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wall Township Speedway, or consider a night out at Jenkinson's Pavillion Bar and Restaurant. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and ecotours nearby.
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Bay Head, NJ

What's nearby

  • Bay Head Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Anchor and Palette Art Gallery - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Point Pleasant Beach - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 4 min drive - 3.5 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Food Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪At the Point Diner - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Ark Pub & Eatery - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Jersey Mike's Subs - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Head Beach, Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey and Point Pleasant Beach. Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 23 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay. Close to the beach, lovely historic home, and the hosts were responsive.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the beach
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2026
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Checking in was very easy, location was great and house was perfect for our family. Can’t Wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Thank you Brendan! We're so glad the house and location worked perfectly for your family. We'd love to have you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a great time at your house (CT, NY, CA, AZ). Your charming house met all of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2025
Thank you Cathi! So glad everyone had a good time. It’s a perfect spot to enjoy family time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Beach Vaca

We couldn't have had a better time - the house was great! All were very happy with our time in Bay Head!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
So glad your family enjoyed the stay Eileen!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

Short walk to the beach, the lake (which is a saltwater inlet where the kids went crabbing and fishing), as well as to the town. We loved that our large family could walk around
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2024
So glad your family enjoyed your stay in Bay Head! Hope to see you again next summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Bay Head location

Great place for friends to relax and is close to anything you need in Bay Head while just a block and a half from the beach. Owners were great to deal with. Can’t wAit to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Thank you Michael! We are delighted your group enjoyed your time in Bay Head. Looking forward to seeing you again next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Jersey Shore Family Vacation

The house has tons of character and charm. There is a ton of space for a large family and the location can’t be beat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul 2021
Thanks for the nice review. We think our house is very special and glad that you think so too. We'll look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great house, great location!

Friends and family really enjoyed our time spent here. The house is very spacious and charming, with lots of nooks and crannies to explore. Kids and grownups alike enjoyed the carefree living and strolls around town. With the beach right down the block, it's pretty close to perfect. Will definitely be back!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We think this house is very special and we're happy that you thought so too. We'll look forward to seeing you again this summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Perfect Spot

This is a great house for a casual and relaxing week at the sore. A 2 minute walk to the beach and to the local stores and restaurants. Some nice improvements since last year, such as installation of second indoor shower and upgrading backyard space really made the house more inviting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2024
Thank you Michael! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We are always happy to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An old house, but unbeatable location only a block from downtown Bay Head and two blocks from the beach. I didn't love having to order linens, but it wasn't that bad or expensive. In fact, it was relatively convenient other than the fact that you had to order everything. Now that we know the process (for ordering the linens), we'll be back next summer. Host was very responsive to help with the linens.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home’s historic charm and location. We appreciate your feedback about the linen service — it’s great to hear that the process was convenient once you got the hang of it. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach vacation.

Our second year at this property. Excellent for our family! Beautiful house close to beach. Great kitchen well stocked with all cooking supplies Large backyard to have family dinners and play games like corn hole! Loved the front porch. Bakery and restaurants and small store a short walk away Owner responds quickly to questions. The only down side was construction at the property behind that was noisy all day. We would definitely return and recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2022
Wonderful to have you and the family again Barbara. This house is perfect for your bunch. Hope to see you again next summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Getaway!

My family and I all had a fantastic time at this rental. The house was everything you would want in a beach town house. You get the best of the ocean a block away and the bay is a stone's throw away. Walking distance to great shops and restaurants. The house itself is perfect for a large family with all of the amenities. Fully equipped kitchen and plenty of room for dining indoors or sit on the beautiful front porch to enjoy the sea air. The bedrooms are all beautifully decorated with lots of room for all ages. The house has the feel of the traditional old beach house with all of the updated features rentals are looking for. We will definitely be back for another stay at this house. Evelyn is a great hostess and we won't hesitate to book again! Thanks for the memories!
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Hello Connie--- We are delighted that you and your family enjoyed our wonderful Bay Head beach house. It's such a very special place!!! We'll look forward to seeing you and the children again soon. Evalyn
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Dishonor by the sea.

There was only 1 indoor shower in this 6 bedroom house. The second bathroom had a shower under construction needing a glass enclosure. When I booked this property 5 full months before our rental began I explained to the owner that the second shower was a necessity for our reunion party of 10 and it would be a 'deal breaker' (my exact words) if they could not meet this requirement. My sister who inspected the property several months after the booking reiterated my exact words and again there was agreement with the owners. Despite our verbal agreement and without any notice from the owners in advance of the last cancellation date, when we arrived for our vacation there was still only 1 indoor shower. The owners were unwilling to discuss even a reasonable accommodation in the form of a rental reduction for their failure to provide the second shower. They further denied that I ever said this would be a 'deal breaker'. My advice to anyone who rents this property is to get everything in writing from the owners, who cannot be trusted to honor a verbal promise.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
This property has a long history of happy, repeat tenants with not one complaint or any damage. The installation of a third shower was never advertised, nor promised. While your desire for an additional shower was discussed and appreciated, it was relayed to you and your sister multiple times that supply chain issues impacting the construction industry prevent any guarantee of a delivery date or installation. During your stay your party had access to the master bathroom shower as well as a private enclosed outdoor shower as fully disclosed on the rental site and seen in person during your courtesy walk through of the property per your additional request. Whereas we delivered everything that was stipulated in the rental agreement and took extra steps to accommodate your party, you chose to violate the rental agreement by parking an unauthorized camper next to the house thereby damaging the in-ground sprinkler system not to mention the three foot hole that you left in the wall of the master bedroom. Thank you for following the VRBO instructions to obtain insurance for your stay. May your next vacation, wherever it may be, be successful.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large families
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Bay Head

Beautifully restored 1880s home with all the modern conveniences! A great kitchen. Plenty of bedrooms for our group of 12. A short walk the the beach that is very quiet. A shaded back yard with a grill which was perfect for family dinners outside and lawn games! The house came with all you could need- the kitchen equipped with all items, bicycles, beach chairs, board games etc! Bay Head is a lovely community quiet with much to walk to! (Restaurants and Muellers bakery and Burkes market!) We were close enough to point pleasant boardwalk for those who wanted to go as well! Highly recommend ! Laura was pleasant and knowledgeable and available if needed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach vacation

Perfect beach house for family with access to the lake and the beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2021
Thank you Matthew! So glad you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach house steps from ocean and bay

We had a phenomenal stay. Front porch was amazing. Owner was very responsive throughout our stay but was upset that we left the house 5 minutes after checkout time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2021
We are delighted that you enjoyed your time at our home and we will look forward to seeing you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bay Head

This property was in a great location!! So convenient to the beach access. Clean and a wonderful old "Bay Header" house with interesting history. It fit our large family nicely. The updated kitchen and bathrooms were a huge plus. The only thing I would say is that it says queen size beds but they were full size. Not a deal breaker for sure, but something you should know. Spent most of the time on the large screened in front porch. :) Also great to have bikes to use. They came in handy. Most definitely a winner!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

True gem!

Really enjoyed our stay at this charming, wood-paneled house and would rent it again without reservation. It is very centrally located to town; within walking distance of bakery, restaurants, cheese shop, etc. It is a block from the beach and half a block from the lake where there are beautiful sunsets every night. The house itself was very clean and well equipped with new appliances, crisp sheets and plenty of kitchenware. Enjoyed bikes, gas grill, outdoor shower and screened in front porch for cocktails. Recently added central air was a major plus! Owners were very responsive to questions. We grew up in Bay Head and know the town well. This property is a true gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you so much for the wonderful review. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay at 41 Harris Street and will gladly welcome you back when you are next coming to Bay Head. We think this home is very special indeed and are thrilled to have such terrific guests who appreciate our home as well. Keep in touch and let us know your plans as soon as possible (there may be a waiting list). Evalyn Shippee
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and really appreciate you choosing this home. We’d be happy to host you again anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026

About the host

Hosted by Evy

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I have deep roots to the shore area where I have summered since I was a young child. I appreciate the architecture and history of this house. It is a very special place.

What makes this property unique

One of Bay Head's original houses that has been well maintained and newly renovated. Built in Princeton in the late 1880's and moved to Bay Head in the early 1900's, this home belonged to one of the early settlers of Bay Head. It remained the summer home of the original family until 2017. Prime location on quiet side street just 6 houses from the beach, 3 houses from the lake. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and NYC train.

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