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The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach)

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A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, stainless steel appliances, and a ceiling fan.
A kitchen with a built-in microwave, toaster oven, and coffee maker. There are shelves with dishes and glasses, and a knife block on the counter.
A kitchen with a built-in cabinet containing glassware and mugs.
A sectional sofa with a light-colored cushion and floral-patterned pillows, placed on a gravel surface with a small table and chairs nearby.
A cozy room with a bed, a window with string lights, and two decorative fish figures.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Located near the sea, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 9 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers a deck, patio, and yard for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby, families can engage in birdwatching and waterskiing, while Vision Beach and Ortley Beach provide additional attractions. The stay is pet-friendly and includes games for indoor entertainment.

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Seaside Heights Boardwalk
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Playground on site
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Dog-friendly

Explore the area

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Seaside Heights, NJ
  • Place, Ortley Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Boardwalk
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

1st King bedroom, new bed, new mattress 2026

1 King Bed

2nd Queen bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3rd Bedroom/ Bunk Bed Room

1 Double Bunk Bed

4th Bedroom/ living room combo

2 King Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach)

You will love staying at The Salty Dog which is located on 5th ave., just a few short blocks to the beach! It is a 5 min walk to Barnacle Bills and Kohr’s ice cream, the new Gigi's and Mia's Pizzaria. It is a 3 min drive to the 3rd or 4th avenue entrances to the beach which are the only blocks that have a parking lot, even though there is street parking as well. If you want to be closer to the bathrooms and the showers then enter on 6th instead. The walk to the beach is about 7-9 minutes. Our property is also located within 5 minute drive to Seaside Heights Boardwalk where you can bring the kids to go golfing, or play arcade games, get ice cream or go to Casino pier for amusement park rides. The boardwalk also has many bars and restaurants as well. You could also drive 20 minute to point pleasant and enjoy their boardwalk, restaurants and beach and they have amusement park rides geared more towards toddlers and younger kids. Our house has everything you need to call it home for just a few nights or a few weeks stay! The house is a 4 bedroom, 2 full bath house that is fully equipped to make your stay more enjoyable and relaxing. We took into consideration families with children and dogs so we have everything from board games, doggy gates, dog towels, dog bowls (just in case you forget to bring your own) and a hose outside for your pup should you need to hose him/her off. We just installed a fully private PVC 6 foot tall fence so now the pups and little kids can run around safely. The bedrooms have been furnished with families in mind as well. Outside we have an outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach and a sunny backyard to lounge around in or cool off under the shade of an umbrella. New BBQ Is available for use as well. At night if you want to sit by the firepit, we got you covered!! 6 beach badges will be provided as well. Towel and linens package available as well should you need it through a private company. Come stay with us and enjoy your nice walks along the bay at sunset or along the boardwalk in the mornings. Ample parking provided for up-to 6 cars and then there is also off street parking. Washer and dryer on premises. Beach chairs included for use.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids are welcome!
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Events

No events allowed
No large/ noisy gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs are allowed dependent on breed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking in the house

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If you rented any towels and linens from a company please strip all the linens and towels and package it as per the companies specifications and leave it outside the front door for them to pick up.
Please put garbage out on Sunday’s and Thursday’s.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No more than two dogs allowed in the house. Any damage caused by dogs will be taken out of security deposit. Dogs must be approved before booking.
Renter is responsible for putting the garbage out on specified garbage days, usually Sunday’s. Recycling has to be thrown out in the recycling can.
Smoking is permitted outside so long as cigarette butts are disposed of in an ashtray and thrown out in a garbage bag so they don’t blow onto the rock

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2162835vb
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
Note from host: No large/ noisy gatherings
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

Seaside Heights

Located in Ortley Beach, a neighbourhood in Seaside Heights, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Seaside Heights Historical Museum and John F. Peto Studio Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Seaside Heights Sky Ride and Seaside Park Marina. Ready for a night out? Consider Aqua Blu Kitchen & Cocktails and Aqua Blu. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Seaside Heights, NJ

What's nearby

  • Ortley Beach - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Casino Pier - 2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Jerry's Farm Market - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers From Italy Pizza - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪EJ's Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Milas - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach)?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach)?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach (Pet friendly and a few short blocks to the beach) located?

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

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. 18 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I highly suggest this property for anyone coming down the shore with a pup and a family. We had a great time in this house which had everything we needed for a great week down the shore with some friends and family. Property was as advertised and we had a great time! We love finding a place we can enjoy with our dogs included (and spend an entire morning at IBSP that was clean and well appointed and well decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Great for family with dog.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Family Memories at the Salty Dog!

We enjoyed the house, the yard, the beach, the bay, and the restaurants! Great place to stay while attending a family wedding and enjoying a mini vacation with family! Thank you, Salty Dog!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2024
Thank you Sue. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay and were able to enjoy everything Ortley has to offer. Hope to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial weekend stay

Enjoyed our stay-nice location-great weather-homeowner communication via text- quiet neighborhood during our stay . Would love to return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May, 2023
Thank you Wendy! It was a pleasure hosting you and your family. Hope to host you again next summer. 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ortley vacation

Very nice house. Comfortable beds, quiet neighborhood, large yard with lots of outdoor space. Updated kitchen was well stocked. Victoria was very reachable and responsive. Nice neighbors too
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

This was a great place to stay. The property was easy walking distance to the beach as well as several eateries and shops. The house is a nice size, the appliances are all good quality and worked well. The outdoor area was very large and accommodating. I could not have asked for a nicer house setup than this. It was great! Thank you to the owner for letting us stay here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2021
Thank you so much Charlene for your review! We are so happy that you enjoyed staying at The Salty Dog and that you were able to enjoy the backyard as well as being within walking distance to so much. Hope to host you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorial Day Weekend 2022

My family rented for the Memorial Day weekend 2022. The home was amazing and the interaction with the owner was simple and extremely helpful. The home was very spacious and outside was great for entertaining. Close to the beach and beach area attractions. Perfect everything for a family looking to vacation at the Jersey Shore.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2022
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Salty Dog. We do hope that we will be able to host you and your family again soon. 🐾 ❤️ 🐾
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Salty Dog was amazing. Adorable house where everything possible was provided for us. We are seniors so we had some dietary needs and cooking in that kitchen was a joy . Perfectly air conditioned and the yard was a treat. Going back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2021
Thank you so much Mary. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to use our stocked kitchen to meet your needs. Can’t wait to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had such an amazing week at the salty dog! The fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs to hang out with us outside and not having to worry about them running off the property. The location was awesome too. We ended up driving to the beach but it was walkable if you prefer that! The parking lot by the beach had plenty of space which was really helpful. All our concerns and questions were answered promptly as well. Would def stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Ortley Beach vacation home for family, friends, and grandpup!

We were surprised that this lovely beach home was even better than the photos! Very well thought out with great attention to detail! The owner was very responsive to any questions. Great location between the beach and the bay! Walkable to several restaurants, ice cream, cute stores and delicious bakery! Impeccably clean! Great outdoor set up for grilling & dining, and relaxing in the back yard! Loved having the beach tags provided as well as beach chairs and umbrella! Recommend very highly!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2022
Hi Mary. We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that you found the location of our house convenient to nearby attractions and restaurants. We hope to host you and your family again soon. 🐾 ❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Perfect size home

We stayed at The Salty Dog in early October and it was the perfect size for two couples plus an infant. We had family with children visit us one day and the back living room/bedroom was great for the kids to hang out while the adults had their own space in the front living room/kitchen. The outdoor space is wonderful with a firepit and plenty of seating, unfortunately it rained the entire time we were there so we couldn't use it. The neighbors are friendly and the location wonderful, just two blocks from the bay (with a nice playground) and a few blocks from the ocean. The house is clean, comfortable and nicely decorated. The host provided all the linens which was a great help and was easily able to be contacted. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct, 2021
Thank you Liz! I’m so happy you were able to enjoy the house and all that Ortley has to offer. I wish you had better weather and were able to use the outside, but that just gives you a reason to stay with us again 😉 Stay well!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home very warm and welcoming. Loved the outdoor space and the close proximity to everything! Host was super responsive and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jun, 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review. So glad you enjoyed your stay and felt that you were able to enjoy all the great things Ortley has to offer. Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and comfortable and dog-approved!

Thanks so much for sharing your home with us! We found the property to be very clean and exactly as listed. The fenced backyard was an absolute joy for our dog to spend time lounging outside. It was wonderful that at any time of day we could find both sun and shade in different parts of the yard. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, and utensils. The laundry machines were a blessing. We found the beds very comfortable. While we stayed, we visited Rockafellas, Wasabi, Chef Mike’s ABG, Gigis, Mias, the Acai bowl food truck behind Wasabi, and Pedals and Paddles (for kayaks and stand up paddle boarding) and would recommend all. The view of the sunset from the park on the bay was breathtaking. Wonderful home, wonderful location! Thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

We really enjoyed our stay for 2 weeks at the Salty Dog. It was very easy to connect with Victoria the owner while we were looking at rentals early on in the process and she was very friendly and responsive. The house has everything you need including all linens and towels. Enough bedrooms to sleep 2 families and Victoria even provided a blow up mattress. The 2 full bathrooms were key and the outdoor shower was the best! Location is also great, a block from the bay and only a few blocks from the beach. We biked and walked everywhere. The Salty Dog also has a great fenced in backyard where we played corn hole and nice side yard for bbq’ing and dining. We were able to bring our little dog Max to this very pet friendly home. A perfect Ortley Beach vacation, thanks to The Salty Dog!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul, 2021
Thank you so much Mario! We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with your family and Max! Hope to host you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house!

This was perfect for our family weekend getaway! Great location and house was impeccable. The property manager was friendly and informative! I would absolutely stay here again! We had a great time!
Response from VrboOwner on 24 May, 2021
Hi Colleen, We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach, the weather was magnificent! Hope to host you all again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spotless in Ortley Beach

Sweet cottage house, located near the bay & ocean. Super clean and organized. Lots of big fluffy towels & nice bedding & 4 TVs. Kids enjoyed bunk bed. Lots of seating in the pebbled yard. Doggie friendly! Owner easy to connect with. Would definitely recommend. Spent a long weekend w family members and look forward to do that again. An active senior couple from Wash DC area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May, 2021
Hi Lois, we are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your stay at The Salty Dog of Ortley Beach. Hope to host you again as you were wonderful tenants! Have a great summer.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026

About the host

Hosted by Victoria Richards

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Welcome to the Salty Dog of Ortley Beach. My name is Victoria, my husband is Christian and our son, who is 9 years old, is Asher. We recently sold our Belmar rental property and bought this house in Ortley Beach. We have spent the last 10 summers in Ortley with my in-laws at their beach house and we always dreamed of having a house of our own in Ortley. We love Ortley so much more because it really is a BEACH FAMILY TOWN. All you see is kids, families, and people bike riding, or walking their dog, or people walking around to and from the beach in the swimwear. Its such a nice place to spend your summers but honestly its nice year round. The arcades are always open in Seaside and bars and restaurants are always open right over the bridge in Toms River and neighboring towns next to Ortley. There are festivals and activities that go on throughout the year along with the Polar Plunge in January (cancelled this year I believe). During the summer visit Music Man for ice cream and a show and go to Barnacle Bills Arcade right up the block for golf, arcade games, ice cream and they serve food. It really is such a nice, family town that we are sure you will fully love and enjoy just as much as we do. We cant wait to host you!

What makes this property unique

We are one of the rare properties in Ortley Beach and neighboring towns that are pet friendly while still being reasonably priced. We have a very large property with a fully fenced in private yard, so enough space to have family over for a BBQ. We also provide a firepit so long as you use it responsibly. We have an outdoor shower to use after a long beach day to rinse all that sand off. We have a hose outside to rinse off your pup as well, if you have one down with you. We provide a washer and dryer and all the amenities of home and if there is anything that we can do to make your stay more enjoyable please let us know.

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