Great locationRemodeled kitchen looks bright, clean and inviting. I am glad that beach tags came with the rentalThe outside shower could use an update ( we did not use) and the grill was not cleaned from the previous renters but the new stove was an excellent substitute. We will be back next summer to enjoy LBI and Norwood street
Perfect little beach house in the best location in Beach Haven. Back deck was amazing and the house had everything we needed for a great beach vacation as a family. We would stay again!
This perfect LBI vacation home has all you need for a wonderful fun filled summer family vacation. The only thing that would make this 9.9 rating a perfect 10, is if they provided some beach passes that could be purchased in the beginning of the season for much cheaper than what a weekly pass costs.
House provided everything we needed. Four spacious bedrooms, two and half baths, kitchen provided everything we needed, great back yard, walking distance to beach and our favorite restaurants. We didnât need our cars all week. Bonus room with Murphy bed on first floor. Two spacious decks. We enjoyed the week and would book this house again.
Only pro is close to ocean. Carpet upstairs hall filthy with stains. Ants in small downstairs bathroom. Dryer takes forever. Air conditioning window units some were moldy. Musty smell.
We love staying in cape cod style bungalows in LBI, and we expected some age and charm, but the house was very dirty when we arrived. We had to vacuum and mop the floors ourselves upon arrival due to the amount of dirt. We reached out to the owner a few times with questions and concerns, and he never responded in 2 weeks. Zero response. The key was not in the lock box when we arrived. They do not provide beach badges which we have never experienced in 30 years of renting. A lot of things were broken (fan, A/C unit, deck was falling apart), smoke detectors were not plugged in, and the fire extinguisher was from 1988. The location is perfect. Proximity to the beach was wonderful, Norwood entrance is right in front of the lifeguard stand, and the neighborhood was quiet and lovely. Unfortunately everything else was really hard to look past.
This was the perfect house for our family needs. The layout was great for two families with children (bedrooms are 2x2). Yes, the place is "lived in", but for a group with 4 kids under 11, it meant no stress for us as parents. The house itself is very family-friendly (has everything you need without being over the top). Most importantly, it has close proximity to the beach, restaurants, and activities without being stuck in the middle of large crowds. Nearest beach access (1/2 block away) has a lifeguard station (swimming area) and is a few blocks away from the packed beaches near the hotels. After many years renting much more expensive homes in other areas if LBI, we agreed that this met all our needs of value, necessary amenities, and location. Would definitely rent again.
Location of the house was very close to everything we wanted to do. You can tell that it is an old property but seems to be well taken care of. The house was very homely. It stated that there was no internet connections but there was internet connection so that is a plus. The house had little bit of everything we needed for little family get away
The house was the perfect location. Had tons of space. Pillows and cookingware in abundance. Backyard is awesome for gatherings. Tons of parking and quiet street. Bob is a great host.
This house is really close to the beach and only a short trip to Fantasy Island/Bay Village. We had a group of about 40 of us down the shore that week all staying in different houses. It was perfect for my family of 4, my brothers family of 4 and my mother with room to spare. Itâs a little older but a perfect beach house!
We rented Robertâs place for a month as a family weekend getaway from NYC, and had a wonderful time. Our kids adored the beach, the neighborhood was lovely to walk around in, and the house had all of the amenities we were looking for (large backyard, cooking supplies for a big group, washer/ dryer/ dishwasher, plenty of sleeping options).
The only downside of our experience was with how lived the house was. The house feels like it could use a renovation, as some of the windows are difficult to see through, the washer and dryer are in the kitchen and really loud, and the kitchen is a little small (as representative examples). Overall Iâd still say it was a very positive experience, and felt like we got our moneyâs worth.
I haven't stayed this close to the beach in a few years and it is just amazing! Sure, it's older (window AC units etc) but it's clean and has some updated furniture and spacious! (6 adults and 3 kids so we definitely didn't use it to full capacity) Owner is A+ communicaiton too.
It needs and outdoor electrical outlet somewhere near the driveway/front of the house though. We drive and electric car and trickle charging it would be the icing on the top.
Thank you for a reasonable price, on the beach block stay!
Location is great which is a priority for our three generation annual summer get-together. House could use some sprucing up but otherwise spacious and comfortable. We visit LBI every summer and try to get reasonably priced 4 bedroom houses. We really liked the backyard space where we ate most of our meals and socialized at night.
The house layout was perfect for my family and in walking distance to the beach and stores. We stayed the weekend of the chowder festival and had the opportunity to experience the happiness and warmth of the town and the owesome food.
We really enjoyed our stay here!
We have owned property on Long Beach Island since 1986. Our family has built wonderful memories of long days on the beach and fun evenings of preparing dinners, playing card games and laughing! We suggest you make Beach Haven your summer routine too!
This property is a "real" beach house. Sure we have WiFi and A/C window units, but we also have the charm of a Cape Cod with knotty pine walls and a huge usable backyard.
We are on a lovely street called Norwood which is close to the heart of Beach Haven while being just far enough away that you won't hear traffic and you can relax! We are on the oceanside of the first 100 block. The walk to the beach is quick and easy.