10/10 Excellent
Pam L.
20 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pam L.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Apartment
Beachfront ! Two steps to the sand !
Beachfront apartment for sun and fun
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Ocean Gate, NJ
- Place, Ocean Gate Beach1 min walk
- Place, Seaside Heights Beach20 min drive
- Place, Ortley Beach22 min drive
- Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
1 bedroom (sleeps 2)
One bedroom
1 Queen Bed
one bathroom
Toilet · Shower only · Outdoor shower
Spaces
Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
About this property
Beachfront ! Two steps to the sand !
This is a 2 room apt. at the rear of our beachfront home in the small town of OCEAN GATE. Good for 2 mature adults. Full kitchen, queen size bed. Smart T.V. Includes inside and outside hot water shower and shaded beachfront patio area with tables and nat. gas grill. Two kayaks that can be launched right from the beach. As little as 40 feet to the water from the patio area. One on property parking spot next to your private entrance. Beach badges included.
Patio area not shared with other renters. Just occasionally the grill with the owners.
Many towns like ours have minimum stays to cut down on short stays where large weekend parties happen. Our town has a 7 night minimum stay.
With that minimum limit we want reservations in multiples of 7 days from Saturday to Saturday. We don't want to be left with a period between bookings of less than 7 days because we will not be able to rent that shorten period because of the 7 day minimum.
All initial booking payments must be through VRBO. They require a credit card for both your protection and ours. Do not offer to send a company check.
We receive a fair number of spam requests. They seem to be computer generated with random dates and ignore our Saturday checkin. They also don’t say anything about themselves or ask questions.
So, say something. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Just a little is fine. We want to be sure we are dealing with real people.
Thanks.
Patio area not shared with other renters. Just occasionally the grill with the owners.
Many towns like ours have minimum stays to cut down on short stays where large weekend parties happen. Our town has a 7 night minimum stay.
With that minimum limit we want reservations in multiples of 7 days from Saturday to Saturday. We don't want to be left with a period between bookings of less than 7 days because we will not be able to rent that shorten period because of the 7 day minimum.
All initial booking payments must be through VRBO. They require a credit card for both your protection and ours. Do not offer to send a company check.
We receive a fair number of spam requests. They seem to be computer generated with random dates and ignore our Saturday checkin. They also don’t say anything about themselves or ask questions.
So, say something. Tell us a little bit about yourself. Just a little is fine. We want to be sure we are dealing with real people.
Thanks.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
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House Rules
Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Ocean Gate
Located in Ocean Gate, this apartment is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Heights Beach and Point Pleasant Beach. Blackbeard's Cave Family Entertainment Center and Jump Street Skate Park are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as kayaking.
Ocean Gate, NJ
What's nearby
- Ocean Gate Beach - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
- Seaside Heights Beach - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
- Casino Pier - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
- Ortley Beach - 22 min drive - 20.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Retro Fitness - 4 min drive
- McDonald's - 3 min drive
- Anchor Inn - 5 min walk
- Gilford Park Yacht Club - 14 min drive
- Rosie’s - 9 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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10/10
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Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
sabina B.
19 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation Gem
sabina B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
rui c.
25 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
rui c.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan B.
8 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Immaculate Cute and Comfortable
Susan B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Charles T.
22 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place great location
Charles T.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Celeste O.
3 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peace and quiet!!
Celeste O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
James N.
1 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first time at the location
James N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lita S.
27 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thank you Gus for a wonderful stay
Lita S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jen M.
11 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location beautiful town
Jen M.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lisa D.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bayside happy place
Lisa D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
marguerite f.
19 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and peaceful
marguerite f.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kim A.
15 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ocean Gate
Kim A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Sandra C.
26 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Bay Getaway
Sandra C.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Judy S.
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Waterfront Apartment in Ocean Gate, Ocean County, NJ
Judy S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Piper A.
18 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!
Piper A.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
MIKE E.
30 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
MIKE E.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Surel S.
29 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks!
Surel S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Louise C.
1 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect seaside retreat for a single person or a couple
Louise C.
Stayed 18 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kenneth F.
3 Jan 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
His Ocean Gate
Kenneth F.
Stayed 9 nights in Dec 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lorraine C.
1 Nov 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Internship at DDR
Lorraine C.
Stayed 14 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lara H.
10 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect place for peace
Lara H.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Diane W.
16 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay
Diane W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Pamela L.
28 Jun 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Unwind
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Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
About the host
Hosted by Gus Brandstetter
We, Gus and Margaret, are retired. We will be here to great you and when you leave. We will be here some of the time but usually go home a little to our regular home to take of things there. So you will have lots of privacy. Even when we are here we lay low with few visitors.
Why they chose this property
We purchased this property in 1983 mostly as an investment. We rented the property as a summer/winter rental. We did this for over 30 years so we know what's important to our guests. Most of the time we rented the old fashion way. Lawn signs and newspaper adds. Later on line.
The long term goal was always to stop renting and use the place ourselves. Hurricane Sandy was just the push we needed to get there. After some serious repairs we stopped renting the main part of the home up front and now just rent the 2 room apartment in the rear.
The long term goal was always to stop renting and use the place ourselves. Hurricane Sandy was just the push we needed to get there. After some serious repairs we stopped renting the main part of the home up front and now just rent the 2 room apartment in the rear.
What makes this property unique
We are right on the beach and boardwalk. The sand is 2-3 steps from the patio area. The water? Another maybe 20 steps. The beach is never crowded. Even on weekends with nice weather so social distancing is not a problem. There are many homes on the boardwalk but few have a side yard with a patio area also on the boardwalk overlooking the beach and water.
The town has a few stores only 2-3 blocks away from your rental. There is a deli/market with hot and cold sandwiches and basic items any small market would have. There is a very good pizza/Italian food place. The Anchor Inn is a classic bar/restaurant. There is a home made donuts and ice cream store.
And don't forget the two kayaks! The water is always nice and calm.
The town has a few stores only 2-3 blocks away from your rental. There is a deli/market with hot and cold sandwiches and basic items any small market would have. There is a very good pizza/Italian food place. The Anchor Inn is a classic bar/restaurant. There is a home made donuts and ice cream store.
And don't forget the two kayaks! The water is always nice and calm.
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