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10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Beige

2 Single Beds

Coral

1 Queen Bed

Green

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside

Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Blissful Bayside Retreat

Enjoy a relaxing and fun filled stay at our newly renovated bayside home! With 3 bedrooms, 1.5 bathrooms, outdoor patio and shower and a bonus upstairs loft, we can accommodate 8-10 guests. Modern amenities include brand new central air conditioning, stainless steel appliances, Weber outdoor grill, and new beds and mattresses. With a beautiful bay view and short walk or bike ride to the beach, the location can’t be beat. House includes 4 beach badges for Ortley Beach and 4 beach chairs. Linens and towels included. Small dogs permitted as long as they are properly house trained.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Small house trained dogs only, pet fee is per dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
We are a Saturday-Saturday weekly rental in the summer
All rules and policies are strictly enforced. Failure to comply will result in immediate removal from properly and loss of security deposit/payment
Dogs are not to go upstairs or on any furniture. The house must be left with no evidence they were there

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Seaside Heights

Ortley Beach, a neighbourhood in Seaside Heights, is home to this holiday home. Breakwater Beach and Breakwater Beach Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Jenkinson's Boardwalk and Ocean County Mall. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex or RWJBarnabas Health Arena.
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Seaside Heights, NJ

What's nearby

  • Ortley Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Casino Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mia's Pizza & Cafe - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Samara Grill - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Golden Gate (Express Chinese Restaurant) - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Hazelnut Cafe - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Blissful Bayside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

As of 5 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blissful Bayside Retreat on 31 May 2026 start from £267, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blissful Bayside Retreat located?

Located in Ortley Beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ortley Beach and Vision Beach. Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge and Seaside Heights Boardwalk are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne N.

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

Another excellent summer vacation!

This was our 4th summer family vacation at Blissful Bayside Retreat! It was a wonderful trip and we look forward to returning for our 5th year in 2025! Every detail of the trip was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meyling C.

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

Amazing

It was great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in is easy Alyssa always emails documents about 1 week prior to check in and before check-in more details. The kitchen is well stocked- more cooking sheets and larger mugs would be great to have. This area is great to stay in with children - across from park and tennis court and easy walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

DiAnn H.

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

Blissful for sure!

Beautiful house; great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzy M.

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

Ortley Beach

The house was much bigger than expected. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delia M.

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

Perfect stay!

We went for a quick stay during the week! My husband and I had plenty of space and the location was excellent! The house is exactly as advertised and could be great for families or groups of friends. Very close to the beach and the bay, lots of activities, the boardwalk, and places to eat. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan M.

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

Perfect Spot

House was clean, well stocked, and good location just far enough away from all of the summer craziness when trying to relax, but close enough to walk to or ride a bike to. Directly across the street is a nice park to get some great sunset pics and let the kids run around. Definitley recommend and would stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris T.

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

Truly blisful bayside

The property is a beautiful 3 bedroom. 2 bath with an open concept that is absolutely comfortable. Provide as much of the basic necessities as anyone could ask for including utensils. Cook Ware coffee Maker blenders appliances that you needed to do anything that you might want to do. It was a truly peaceful getaway. And absolutely my favorite rental
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne N.

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

Excellent rental

This was our third year renting this house. We were so happy to be there and will book year four shortly! Alyssa is an excellent host and we can’t wait to come back in 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Darshana T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good house

Overall good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yancy Q.

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

Great stay

The Blissful Bayside Retreat was a nice and comfortable house for my family of 8. It is located in a quiet neighborhood, only a 10 minute walk to the beach and steps away from the bay. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal. Beds were very comfortable, cable tv and great shower. Alyssa responded very quickly to all of my questions. Overall, we loved our stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill B.

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

Great Experience

Loved the house. Very clean and everything worked fine. We had a great Fathers Day weekend. Really enjoyed the sunset on the Bay - great view from the house and the patio outback was awesome to hang out on. Loved taking outdoor showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Wonderful Property for a family! Beautiful Sunsets from front yard!

We love staying in this home. So comfortable for a family, outside shower, 2 sitting areas with TV (loft has half a bath). The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. Streets are wide so bike riding is easy. Parking lot for beach is definitely a perk, and park across the street from house is too! You will LOVE it here! We will be returning next year again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Seaside Retreat that is Perfect!

We love this seaside retreat across the street from the bay to see the sunset every night and a park for the little ones! Just a short walk to the beach with crossing guard (about 3 blocks) or you can drive and park in lot at Ortley Beach area. This gem is equipped with everything you need including beach chairs!. Inside is beautifully decorated and comfortable too! We enjoy the deck between house and garage - We will be back again next year! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JACQUI K.

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

Excellent in all category

Did not spent too much time in house due to wedding events
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

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

Perfect stay for our family

I have rented properties from several owners in the area and this one was the best for several reasons: the house is updated; the owner provided linens, towels, paper goods, some toiletries, beach items, badges and cleaning supplies; comfortable layout and room sizes; loft area for my teen and his friends; and the location was quiet and convenient. Boys walked to everything including Seaside boardwalk. Owner communication was effortless. Highly recommend this house and Alyssa, the owner.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

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

Blissful Vacation

This was the perfect house for our vacation! Sometimes you find that the pictures make a home look much bigger than it is. However, I found that to be the opposite with this home - it was very spacious! All 3 bedrooms have a lot of space and the upstairs room is larger than appeared in the photos. The home was clean, updated, and well-equipped with amenities. It was nice to not have to worry about bringing towels, linens, and beach chairs! Although on the bay side, I found the location very convenient. It was an easy walk to the beach and close to the grocery store. Alyssa was a wonderful host! Thank you for sharing your beach home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey O.

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

Incredible Beach Get-Away

This Blissful Bayside Retreat was by far one of the best vacation stays we've had. Not only being in the middle of a pandemic & unsure of what places were safe to stay in, the communication from Alyssa was incredible. The photos were updated of the home. Each bedroom was listed. The view of the bay directly across the street was wonderful to take up to. Washer, dryer, every pot and pan you could imagine; they had. From beach chairs to badges, anything you might have forgot, they had. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean, bathrooms were sparkling. Only a 10 minute walk to the beach, ended up being a relaxing enjoyable one each time. The ACME is right up the street, in addition to liquor store, ice cream parlor and bank! Such a convenient location. Lastly, this house was one of the very few, which was pet friendly. My dog loved being here. Central air, hardwood floors, outdoor shower, with the bay across the street. Oh AND, wonderful neighbors. Very friendly, warm people & safe neighborhood. We will absolutely be back! Thank you Alyssa and Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog, Harry and I had a great stay at your wonderful house. It was a great neighborhood to walk around and the playground across the street, with its tennis courts, basketball court and play area for the kids was very nice. To have real cable TV was great too! And a dinning room table to do puzzles on was icing on the cake! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The home is really clean and well decorated. Alyssa was very easy to communicate with. It was in a great location, near restaurants, bars, amusements and close to our family and friends. I will recommend to others in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryalice L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice. There was plenty of room for our family. The children enjoyed the beach and the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

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

Perfect in every way

I’ve been using VRBO and other online vacation rental agents for a dozen years. This is by far the most well-equipped and most comfortable home I’ve rented. We have barely needed a single thing that we didn’t find right here in the house. The furniture is clean and cosy, as are the beds, with plenty of extra blankets and linens available. In addition the host has been so very accommodating, answering questions within minutes and allowing us to extend our stay. I couldn’t have dreamed up a more perfect stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren S.

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

Perfect name for house

Blissful Bay Retreat and it definitely lived up to its name. Great location for sunset, tennis and park for kids. Mini golf, arcade and Kohrs ice cream all within walking distance. House had everything you needed and it was neat and clean.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne N.

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

Great property!

This was our second year renting from Alyssa & Chris! The house was spotless when we arrived and we had a wonderful week! We were so happy with this house that we will be returning for our 3rd year in 2023!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa R.

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

Beautiful Property

I have been coming to Ortley for 35 years and my family for more. The hosts had a lovely place with good parking and storage for our bikes, SUP, and beach items. Right across from the park with swings and a tennis court. My children loved it. Walked to the boardwalk (about a mile and a half) easy walk. We will definitely consider this property again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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