This beautiful home - gorgeously renovated from end to end - sits in the best location in LBI. The photos do not do it justice. The backyard is truly lovely - we loved grilling our dinners, including grilling octopus and corn from The Local market/cafe a block away.
The backyard table provides a European al fresco dining any time, under a lovely tree for shade and comfortable outdoor chairs for lounging. The children loved the backyard space for playing, whether water gun battles or water balloon fights (the steps in the backyard provide a great perch for little ones to throw their water balloons!).
The location is incredible. We were visiting from NYC, where we can get anything anywhere anytime. This location was no different. We had The Local market and cafe a block away, with the best breakfast sandwiches and prepared foods. There is also a farmers market Country Corner Market with fresh produce nearby. Many other restaurants nearby, including the original Woodies ice cream and burger drive in.
The beach is 2 blocks away, with a great beach and surf shop right there to rent boards. Walter's bicycle shop down the street offers bike rentals. Steps away you can find miniature golf, fun arcade, and best ice cream. Great shopping around the corner on Long Beach Blvd.
The location is right in the middle of the island, offering easy access North to the Lighthouse (yes, a Lighthouse you can climb up and see the view!), Surf City shopping, playgrounds (don't miss Sunset Park playground in Harvey Cedars, where kids can play in a wooden pirate ship), and the best public fishing pier (also in Sunset Park). (The house is right nearby a fisherman supply shop.) To the South you have the many mini golf and ice cream options of Ship Bottom, playground and bay side beach of Bayview Park, and the fun at the amusement park and arcade at Beach Haven (don't miss Fantasy Island's campy magic show at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30). The public library is nearby. Many public concerts and free events abound.
The home is listed as 3 bedrooms but we used the daybed and trundle in the sun room upfront (a 4th bedroom). The separate laundry room provides a terrific space for beach supplies and storage. The kitchen is newly renovated with an enormous farm-house sink (can I take it home, please?). And the A/C cools everything down very fast (but the new windows opened very easily for cross ventilation and fresh breeze).
The owner is a doll and very responsive!