Waterfront Retreat - Private Dock - Steps from Bay Beach - Sunrise Views

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A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a body of water, with boats docked in the background.
A desk with a lamp, a vase with a plant, and a candle.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a patterned rug, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outside through large windows.
A bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with a view of a dock and buildings.
A white, stationary object with a flat base, possibly a piece of furniture or equipment, placed on a gravel surface near a building with siding.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Berkeley Township, NJ
  • Place, B2 Bistro & Bar
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ocean Gate Beach
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

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About the area

Bayville

Located in Bayville, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seaside Heights Beach and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, while Ocean County Historical Museum and Knuckleheads Comedy Club are cultural highlights. Consider B2 Bistro & Bar for a night out or Blackbeard's Cave Family Entertainment Center if you're travelling with kids.
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Berkeley Township, NJ

What's nearby

  • B2 Bistro & Bar - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ocean Gate Beach - 6 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Blackbeard's Cave Family Entertainment Center - 8 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Berkeley Island County Park - 10 min drive - 8.7 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shore Good Eats - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Bum Rogers Crab House & Tavern - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Rosie’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat - Private Dock - Steps from Bay Beach - Sunrise Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat - Private Dock - Steps from Bay Beach - Sunrise Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat - Private Dock - Steps from Bay Beach - Sunrise Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat - Private Dock - Steps from Bay Beach - Sunrise Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat - Private Dock - Steps from Bay Beach - Sunrise Views located?

This family-friendly Bayville holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of B2 Bistro & Bar and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge. Blackbeard's Cave Family Entertainment Center and Ocean Gate Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and great hosts! We hope to get to come back sometime. :-)
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much! Your crew is welcome back any time! Thanks for staying with us ⚓️🛶🎣.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful vacation house. There were plenty of bedrooms, a great outdoor shower, and a short walk to the beach. I plan to rent here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2026
It was our pleasure to host your family. You are welcome back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very good communication with owner. Very kid and pet friendly. Lots of summer toys. crabbing from the dock. We had a wonderful fall weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept, 2026
Thank you so much! We hope you and your family will come stay with us again! Jess and Ariel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a delightful property. Spectacular views, family and dog friendly inside and out. We certainly enjoyed the views but were beyond impressed with the wonderfully appointed kitchen and lovely coffee bar. Thank you for sharing Judy’s sandcastle with us, many happy family time memories were made.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2026
Hi Heather, Thank you so much for staying at Judy’s Sandcastle, and for your kind review! We are thrilled to hear that we exceeded your expectations and that you (your family, and poodle) had such a great visit! Regards, Jess and Ariel
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed this property so very much! Pet friendly, the house had everything you could ask for and needed while on vacation. Each day we had beautiful sunrises and sunsets. Super close to a variety of restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores and etc. The host was in contact with us to check how our stay was going. And always replied to my emails on point. We did some day crabbing and night crabbing off the dock in the backyard. We caught several and had so much fun doing this I would recommend this property for your Jersey vacation over and over!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

R head a great time and the house was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jun, 2025
Great guests! Left the place in great shape! Would happily rent to any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oh we had such a lovely time! Kids so enjoyed crabbing and fishing off the dock and the view. It’s just beautiful.. so relaxing and calming, you could sit there for hours!Pet friendly so we could bring our lab Rizzy with us! And the host so responsive with the one or two questions that we had.This is our second time staying in this house and already thinking about next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us again! We love our return guests! I hope you caught a lot of 🦀 crabs!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property! The sunrises seen from the family room are spectacular and so peaceful. Home is surprisingly spacious too.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean house. Exactly as advertised. Host was very responsive and accomodating
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us. We hope you will return for another stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host is great. We’ve stayed there before and we enjoy it very much. It’s a beautiful house very pet friendly family friendly, and clean. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov, 2025
Thank you Rick! You are welcome to stay again any time!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The pictures were very deceiving. The property had a lot of issues needs repairs was not clean. Not what we expected at all we were very disappointed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the home didn’t meet your expectations. We wish you had reached out during your stay so we could have addressed your concerns right away. When you contacted us after checkout, noting your concerns, we did give you a partial refund as a goodwill gesture. We always want our guests to feel comfortable, which is why we reach out before check‑in and encourage guests to contact us with any questions or issues. Before every arrival, our professional cleaning team services the home, and I personally launder and prepare all linens and make the beds to ensure everything is fresh for our guests. We take pride in sharing our home and want guests to enjoy it with the same comfort our family does. The items you sent photos of after checkout (lint in the dryer tray, soap residue in the washer, and dust in the air vent and broom closet floor) have been addressed. We still need to repair the trim around the attic door, but like most homes, it is a work in progress. Thank you for staying at Judy’s Sandcsatle.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kids loved fishing and crabbing off the dock! Hurricane Erin gave us two gray rainy days so we just hunkered down and watched movies and played with puzzles. The sunny days we enjoyed the dock and sitting on the porch enjoying the beautiful view! Lovely family time week!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short but SWEET

Went for a weekend wedding. This place accommodated my whole family (14) very comfortably. Will return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2026
Hi Marianna. We were so surprised to see your low review with no comments as you seemed so happy during your stay. Please reach out and let us know what the problem was so we can improve for future guests. I am hoping this review was left in error.
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