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Ocean View - 2nd from Beach @ Surf City, LBI, NJ

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Surf City beaches are beautiful!
You are only steps away from the beach!
Lots of room for parking and so close to the beach!
Family fun is just over the dune :)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

1st Fl King

1 Queen Bed

1st Fl Queen

1 King Bed

2nd Fl Kids Suite

1 Queen Bed

2nd Fl Master

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2nd Fl Queen

1 King Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed

3 bathrooms

1st Floor

2nd Floor

Kids Suite

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

Ocean View - 2nd from Beach @ Surf City, LBI, NJ

Welcome to “The Turtle and The Sloth” Beach House

Feel the breeze, hear the waves, and taste the salty air at this charming beach house. The many windows flood the house with light, and the front door nearly opens onto the beach! Located in the heart of Surf City, you can walk to shops, cafes, pizza, pubs, mini-golf, ice cream, and much more.

Now featuring 6 bedrooms, including a newly added bedroom on the 2nd floor, and 3 renovated full bathrooms, it comfortably sleeps 18 guests.

Create Cherished Memories:

Leave the hustle and bustle behind as you cross the causeway and embrace the timelessness of the beach. At The Turtle and The Sloth, families and friends can truly relax, search for seashells, watch for dolphins, build sandcastles, play games, barbecue, and, above all – enjoy ice cream! These are the moments that create lifelong memories.

Improvements for 2025 (as of June 2025):
• Renovated full bathrooms on the main floor and children's bedroom
• Added a 6th bedroom on the 2nd floor
• Game room in the basement with a large screen TV, PS5 gaming console and ping pong table
• New outdoor dining table & chairs
• Added a commercial ice machine (produces 100 lbs/day)
• Installed a new HVAC system

Special Offers:
• Returning guests receive a 5% discount! See special code in frame by kitchen sink.

Amenities to Make Your Stay Carefree:
• Beach Essentials: 10 beach tags provided, 5 chairs, 1 umbrella, 1 beach wagon
• Bedroom Essentials: 2 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Full bed w/full trundle, 2 bunk beds with trundle beds (Twins on top, full on bottom, full trundles). 12 beds total. Note: Linens and toiletries are not provided. Please bring your own or rent from local companies.
• Bathroom Essentials: Toilet paper (2 rolls each BA), hair dryers, air fresheners, & hand soap.
• Kitchen: Fully equipped with electric oven, stovetop, refrigerator/freezer, dishwashers, sink, ice machine (100 lbs/day), beverage cooler, toaster oven, blender, coffee machines (14 cup drip & Keurig), tea kettle, dishware, utensils, cooking supplies, and spices. A full list of kitchen supplies is provided after booking.
• Dining: Configurable rustic barn-wood kitchen table plus outdoor table.
• Game room in the basement with a large screen TV, PS5 gaming console and ping pong table
• Laundry Room: Washer, dryer, laundry detergent, clothes hamper, first aid kit, iron & ironing board.
• Hi-Speed Internet: Xfinity cable package and gigabit high-speed internet
• Barbecue: Outdoor grill (propane provided)
• Remote workspace

Convenience:
• Short distance from the causeway bridge to avoid beach traffic
• Walking distance to shops, cafes, pizza, pubs, mini-golf, ice cream, and more
• LBI Shuttle service available for easy island travel
Guest access
Self-Check-In Process:
• Keyless entry with customized access code
• Access code & instructions provided ~2 days before check-in

Check-In: 3 PM
Check-Out: 10 AM

House Rules:
• Must be 21 to rent
• Place all remotes in their designated area ($50 fee for missing remotes)
• Use recycling / trash receptacles & close lids tightly (seagulls love to go through trash!)
• Bring outdoor cushions inside or under cover during rain.
• Please No:
- Pets
- Smoking or vaping inside the home
- Loud music after 9PM or before 8AM
- Underage drinking or illegal substance use
- Eating or drinking in the bedrooms
- Sandy feet inside the house
- Fireworks or gunfire
- Prom parties
- Commercial photography or filming

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About the area

Beach Haven

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Surf City, a neighbourhood in Beach Haven. Long Beach Island Foundation and Surflight Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Beach Haven Tennis Center or Skydive East Coast.
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Surf City, NJ

What's nearby

  • Long Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Flamingo Miniature Golf Course - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Sandbar Golf - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 45 min drive - 82.3 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger 25 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪How You Brewin? - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hotel LBI - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Arlington - ‬18 min walk

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike & Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and close to the beach. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was great! Definitely keeping this house in mind for the same time next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Danielle T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory O.

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

Best communication with owner

Been renting for years and this was best communication and prep from any owner!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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