My grandfather had the house built in 1960. It was the family beach house.
My brother and I bought it in 1970. I was up, he was down.
It was my family's Summer beach house from 1970 to 2003. It was a wonderful place for our three kids to spend the Summer while growing up. It has been updated over the years - kitchen, floors, walls, decks, appliances, A/C, electronics, furniture etc. While retaining a 1960's charm.
We love Barnegat Light, so built a place nearby in High Bar Harbor in 2003 for our retirement and sold our house in Pennsylvania that had been needed for our working years. Kept our half of this place as a rental.
My brother (also retired) and his wife still use the downstairs. They are usually only there a few days per week.