Surf City

"We threw a birthday weekend party for my husband this weekend in LBI. Altogether, there were 10+ kids under the age of 12 and 12 adults at any given time. The kids loved the bunk rooms and the short walk to the beach; and the adults liked the outdoor spaces, including the grill and hot tub. Jim went above and beyond to accommodate our group. He even set up a long table outside for us and dropped off additional folding chairs. He also set up a brand new gas grill on the third floor. The house is clean with great indoor and outdoor space. The outdoor shower has hot water too, which is really nice. We did not encounter any issues with the house. If you choose to use the towels, you are asked to launder them, so bring some detergent. Also, although he's great to work with and very flexible, you may have to play phone tag with Jim initially to hash out logistics (but it's worth it)! All in all--a great house for families and large group gatherings."

"We stayed in this great, immaculate gem of a house for a week in August. The owner could not have been nicer and more helpful. We couldn't get one of the porch umbrellas to close and he came over immediately to fix it. He has obviously taken great care to insure that your stay will be very enjoyable. The house is incredibly well maintained and has everything you could possibly need. The living room opens into the kitchen, which has an island, so everyone is in the same room while you are cooking. The large TV and incredible steero system were great additions, and we enjoyed listening to music while relaxing and cooking. There are 2 large sliding doors in the living room, and plenty of skylights all through the house, so there is a lot of natural lilght. The beds were very comfortable and the washer and dryer were huge, perfect for family loads of wash. There is a great wrap around deck with an outdoor grill, picnic table and lounge seating, and another deck on the roof with another picnic table. It was so enjoyable to eat out there and relax on the breezy summer nights. The house is air conditioned and also has ceiling fans, so we were incredibly comfortable in the intense heat of this past week. There is a great outdoor shower with a mirror and dressing area that we used almost exclusively. The beach is a block away, and the owner provides beach badges. The beach was beautiful and large enough that you don't feel crowded. You are also very close to several minature golf places, plenty of great restaurants and ice cream stores, great location. If you don't mind a short drive, we recommend Harvey Cedars Seafood for a really great meal. Go early as it gets packed. We really loved staying in this home, and will come back here again when we vacation in Surf City. Thank you Roger and Helen for a wonderful family vacation!"