We would have loved to recommend this rental, but unfortunately we can't!
When we arrived for our 1 week stay, we noticed right away that the whole place could use a deep cleaning. There was spoiled food in the cabinets, as well as spilled food in the cabinets that must have been left there by previous renters. We didn't think it was a huge deal, so we just threw away the spoiled food. The furniture and carpets are old and beat up, but again we didn't think it was a big deal and just wanted to enjoy our week.
By far the best thing about this place is the deck. We stayed on the second floor which does have great views of the bay. We ate outside at the table and enjoyed sunsets and watching the boats go by every day. It is a short walk to the beach, so we were able to come and go as we pleased. The outdoor shower is nice, but floods the driveway when used.
Unfortunately, we cannot recommend this place to others. Not because of the condition of the place (although it is not in great shape), but because of how we were treated after our departure. The cleaning lady lied to the owner and said we left an hour late (which we did not), and said we were "gross and disgusting." We actually had to laugh when we were told this. The group of us staying there were all adults including 2 grandparents, 3 adult couples, and an 8 month old over the course of the week. We are not a rowdy or dirty bunch of people. There was no drinking or partying or anything like that. We are just a family who have been coming to LBI for over 30 years and were looking to rent a new place on the bay side this year. The cleaning lady told the owner that it took her extra time to clean on top of having to wait for us to leave, and so we were not given our full security deposit back (in fact, the cleaning lady arrived before check-out time, and since we were still there she went to the house two doors down, presumably to clean there - she did not have to wait for us at all!). We did call the owner to discuss this, but she did not call back, she only emailed and said she believed the cleaning lady. If you do decide to stay here, enjoy the views of the bay, but we would recommend taking photos of the place when you arrive and when you leave so that the cleaning lady can't claim that you are "gross and disgusting." Good luck!