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On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen

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Terrace/patio
Beach
Living area
Private kitchen
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen

Amazing bay house on the water with huge views from the deck and dock - you can see all the way to Atlantic City! A beautiful spot to relax and play summer, fall and winter - with amazing sunsets, stargazing and fireworks!
- Swim and kayak right from the dock (3 kayak's are provided).
- 5 min to Surf City and Ship Bottom beaches (6 beach badges are included in rental).
- Throw a crab trap in or fish from the dock
- Or just lounge with a cocktail and BBQ after a great beach day

The chef's kitchen and fireplace makes it a perfect holiday vacation too- with a double oven, KitchenAid, and everything else needed to celebrate!! Huge TV for movie nights.

Never heard of CBI? It's a local secret paradise - we are just after the large bridge and less than 1/4 mi from beach. Save nearly an hour getting in and out and traffic headache compared to Beach Haven. If you're looking to have fun with friends and family, avoid the crowd when you want, jump off your own dock, kayak through channels in the nature preserve, and stargaze at night ... this. is. it.

Sleeps 6 people comfortably: 3 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 twins -bed and trundle).
2.5 bath: master bath features jacuzzi tub with views over bay

Stunning renovations:
- Two IPE decks with glass railings and lounge furniture that allow you to see miles - all the way to Atlantic City
- Chef's kitchen and top-end stainless appliances and tools
- The master bedroom remodeled with beachy shiplap walls and vaulted ceiling
- The master bathroom remodeled with new shower, vanity, and shiplap walls
- Hall bath fully renovated recently
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Parking for 3 cars

Toys and Fun at Home:
- 2 Kayaks (and likely a third by start of summer)
- 1 Stand up paddleboard
- Lots of floating toys to jump off dock with for a swim in bay
- 2 beach bikes
- Grill
- Jimmy Buffet Margarita Maker blender

Things to Do:
- Swim in bay
- Kayak around nature preserve and birdwatch
- Bike (5 min) or walk (15 min) to beach (6 ship bottom beach badges available)

Available monthly and seasonally too - just ask!

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About the area

Manahawkin

Located in Manahawkin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Museum at Barnegat Light and Barnegat Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade. Heritage Park Cultural Center and Stafford Performing Arts Centre are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Stafford Township, NJ

What's nearby

  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flamingo Miniature Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Sandbar Golf - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 43 min drive - 80.2 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger 25 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪How You Brewin? - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Hotel LBI - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Arlington - ‬20 min walk

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is incredible. Fully stocked chefs kitchen was perfect for our family. The views of the bay were just stunning no matter what time of day. We were lucky enough to find this gem of a rental that allowed us to bring our big goofy dogs and the loved going on vacation with us. Perfect area to walk dogs around and very easy to navigate to and from the main island. Emily was super attentive and was available to answer any questions we had. It was truly a wonderful stay and I will definitely be looking to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA D.

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

Unique and cozy

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Best beach week

Truly one of the best beach weeks we’ve had. Bay side was perfect, quiet and relaxing. 5 min drive to the beach was easy. Plenty of parking even for a holiday weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is lovely with a view of the Bay that can’t be beat. Master Bedroom Suite has a terrific bathroom with view. Kitchen is large and comfortable. Need to update the decking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather Rose M.

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

Quiet and Close

Loved our stay at Emily & Tony's. We were able to bring our pup with us and have a nice family Easter getaway. The location was perfect for a quiet but still close to the action in LBI. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May, 2025
It’s was a pleasure hosting you. Please come back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

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

Fantastic Location and House - Great Time

We loved our stay, the house was a perfect fit and we loved all of the activities that are provided! The house is clean, updated and provides everything needed for a great beach vacation! We are excited for our stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

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

CBI

House is very clean and stocked with everything you could need. Views are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

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

On the Bay

Very relaxing nice stay on the bay. Emily was very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

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

Great view and location!

House had an amazing view! Kitchen has every appliance you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana R.

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

CBI

The bay views are spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Bayside Beauty

Loved this house. Best place we've stayed on the shore, (and we've stayed at many!) The house is really nice: bright, airy with high ceilings, modern design and great open kitchen. We loved the main deck off the living room and the mini deck just off the bedroom. Dock is super convenient for kayaking or even swimming in the bay (it's shallow but nice and warm). Tiny Cedar Bonnet Island is quirky and super convenient to LBI. The beach at Surfside, just 10 min away is gorgeous for walking and surprisingly quiet on weekdays in July. Host was helpful and AC worked great on a VERY hot humid week. We're coming back next year.
We spent most of our week on the deck. Wish I'd thought to take some pics with us in them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

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

Wonderful CBI Stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay on CBI at this property. The bayfront home has a spectacular view and there is plenty to do. The house is fully equipped, clean and pleasant to live in. We enjoyed kayaking the small islands and watching the birds. The property manager is very kind and and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen y.

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

lovely house in quiet neighborhood- easy to cross over to main area even on bikes

Had a problem with the fridge icemaker - that happens and owner was very concerned and responsive. I would definitely rent there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

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

Great getaway - amazing views!

Emily was a fabulous host and her property is beautiful. House was well stocked and the view is amazing. We went during a winter weekend with a scary forecast and Emily was so helpful and very responsive. She offered an alternate date due to the storm but we decided to go and had a fabulous time experiencing the storm With a view. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Great time!

Emily is very kind and communicative! House is beautful situated on the bay with gorgeous views. The neighborhood is great. Everyone was so nice and welcoming while walking the island. Very quiet area! House was well-stocked with cleaning products, paper towels, etc. Lovely stay! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

ann w.

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

Spring wedding

The house was clean and tidy. Enjoyed sitting in the living room in front of the lovely gas fireplace. . Unfortunately it is spring ant season and we had an invasion going on. ANT traps were set out . Also we started to barbecue steaks but the propane tanks were empty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May, 2024
Thanks for being a great guest. I'm so sorry to hear about the gas! We have a spare in the shed. I've sent the pet-friendly exterminator over since it looks like this is a bad spring for ants.
Verified

8/10 Good

Albert F.

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

Work/Pleasure Weekend

We were pleasantly happy to see the layout to be clean, comfortable, cozy, odorless, and tidy. The location on the bay was fantastic and the neighborhood was extremely quiet. The bay views were spectacular. The house is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, glasses, stemware, water toys, two bicycles, etc. Relatively new GE appliances and full size washer dryer. The area they use as a workstation was perfect for my purpose where I could see the bay and open the screen door. Plenty of room for outdoor seating and a small gas barbecue grill. The maintenance of the home was excellent. Definitely easy on/off the Causeway. We are looking forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth z.

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

summary

What a lovely house Emily & Tony have! – all the amenities – you don’t hae to bring much. Food shopping is simple with choices like ShopRite & Walmart (beware no plastic bags). The neighbors are super friendly and informative on the area. The beds are comfy, the house cool, the dock was enjoyable – our seagulls and Canadian geese visit in the AM and if you want sun – the deck is perfect and perfect to watch the fireworks all weekend across the bay. LBI is a quick bike or car ride – we enjoyed biking to Ship Bottom daily and the north end beaches with beach passes for Surf City were wonderful, easy parking and uncrowded beach. Lovely, lovely house, highly recommend Emily & Tony’s house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thank you Elizabeth :) hope to have you stay again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time bayside

We all loved it. there was a constant breeze and the bay is so relaxing . It was great to have a dock that was easy to get our kayaks in and out of. The bay is a great place to kayak. Our weather was quite nice for most of the time for kayaking. the home was nice. We enjoyed the space, the upgrades and the decks. the one problem we had was the cat hair and dirt on the white cushions. We ended up using all the blankets to cover the cushions. When we cleaned before leaving we cleaned up many 'dust bunnies' in every room. We would have done a better job if there was a vacuum cleaner. the small Dyson lost power after 10 minutes and we couldn't figure out how to open the dirt chamber. The island was really small. We all like to walk and there wasn't much land to do that. Otherwise the island was really quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Suzanne C.

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

Beautiful Views- Small Neighborhood

My family and I really enjoyed our week on Cedar Bonnet Island. We were close enough to the island to enjoy those amenities but far enough away to relax right on the quiet of the water. The neighborhood is small, roads narrow, and sometimes difficult to navigate. The house is beautiful and views equally breathtaking. We thought we were in heaven. However, the fridge needed a new filter, so ice was a precious commodity. The bikes were not usable and due to the holiday weekend, the recycles were overflowing before we even moved in taking up space in the driveway. If someone was stopping by or dropping something off the neighbors were yelling at us within minutes. The neighbors greeted us upon our arrival with “Hello Renters” which felt awkward. We have been coming to LBI for than 20 years. This was our first time on Cedar Bonnet. We enjoyed our visit and appreciate the lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

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

Beautiful house on the bay

There are so many positive things to say about this rental house. The house itself is decorated beautifully. The layout works perfectly with three bedrooms on the second floor and the kitchen and living room in the first floor. A large deck, perfectly outfitted is off the living room and a smaller deck off the master bedroom. The first floor deck saw much use during our trip as the central location for everyone to congregate and relax. The glass walls give you the sense of having the open water right at your fingertips. The house itself is so well equipped that we ended up leaving much of what we brought in the car. Especially when it came to kitchen and cooking items. There are many tv and streaming options if you do happen to get a rainy day. The sleeping accommodations were extremely comfortable and the master bathroom looks to have recently been renovated with care. We loved the nautical theme. Walk in shower and hot tub bath. For those worried about not being on the ocean. We didn’t miss it. We spent many hours using the paddle board and kayaks and just exploring the bay. We also caught enough crabs off the dock for two meals while there. Other outdoor games were provided and kept everyone busy. If you do feel the need to go to the ocean it’s a short bike or car ride over the bridge. Easily accessible and 6 beach tags made it easy for the kids when they did decide to go there I’m sure I’m missing something but I’d just say that we’ve rented a number of houses on LBI and this was our favorite and nicest. Family came to visit and raved about the house. You’d have a hard time finding a nicer house and a better lbi experience. Oh and communicating with Emily was extremely easy and she was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2023
Thanks Mike! It was our pleasure to have you stay. Thanks for the great review. Emily
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

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

HOUSE ON THE BAY

WE USUALLY STAY ON LONG BEACH ISLAND BUT DECIDED TO TRY BAYFRONT ON CEDAR BONNET ISLAND THIS YEAR. IT WAS WONDERFUL HAVING THE BAY IN OUR BACKYARD AND THE SUNSETS AT NIGHT WERE BEAUTIFUL. WOULD DEFINITELY STAY THERE AGAIN.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Cedar Bonet Island

Cozy home located just off of LBI. Views of the bay were spectacular. Easy drive or bike ride to the beaches. Neighbors were very friendly and welcoming. Modern and well stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

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

Five star family vacation

We loved our stay at Emily’s beautiful home. Everything was pictured on the listing or even better. Such a treat to spend mornings with coffee on the deck overlooking the bay and dinners outside with multiple nights of fireworks in the distance (we stayed over the week of July 4th). The kitchen had everything we could possibly need and more. We appreciated the quiet setting on CBI with easy access to the beaches, restaurants, rides, etc on the main island. We hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Perfect Getaway on the Bay!

Emily & Tony’s house has an incredible outdoor area and full views of the bay. And the inside is just as extraordinary. Plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. The house has an incredibly well stocked kitchen. There were plenty of linens and towels as well as tons of extra blankets for chilly evenings on the deck It's an easy to walk or drive onto LBI for supplies or beach time. Emily was super responsive, although we had no real reason to reach out to other than to ask about extending our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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