Ocean Front Grand Victorian Mansion

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Welcome to The Strandvue with Driveway for 3 Cars

410 Square Feet of Magnificent Ocean Front Views

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Host

Exceptional

6 bedrooms4+ bathroomsSleeps 16418.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Hot tub
Washer
Kitchen
Dryer
Parking available

Explore the area

Ocean Grove, NJ

Ocean Grove Beach
‪1 min walk‬
Asbury Park Boardwalk
‪17 min walk‬
Belmar Beach and Boardwalk
‪6 min drive‬
Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2nd Floor Front with Balcony

1 Double Bed

2nd Floor North Back

1 Queen Bed

2nd Floor North Front

1 King Bed

2nd Floor South Master

1 King Bed

3rd Floor, South

1 Queen Bed

3rd Floor Turret

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

2nd Floor Master

Toilet

2nd floor Master Sitting

Toilet · Shower only

3rd Floor

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor Sunroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

The Strandvue Is a Grand Victorian Mansion Located in The Beautiful New Jersey Shore Town of Historic Ocean Grove. The Sweeping Front Porch Boasts Breathtaking Views of The Beach & Atlantic. The Driveway Allows Up To 3 Parked Cars.

Step Inside to Find the Breathtaking Living Room with Three Couches & Stained Glass Windows, Large Dining Room for Gathering, and a Precious Den with Sliders to The Magnificent Porch with a Large BBQ Grill. The Fully Stocked Kitchen Offers Plenty of Space to Prepare Any Meal. The Den also Offers a Queen Sleep Sofa perfect for the guest who needs 1st Floor living. A Full Bathroom with Shower Is Also on the 1st Floor.

The Second & Third Floor Boasts 6 Fully Furnished Bedrooms, 3-1/2 Additional Full Bathrooms, and Plenty of Additional Living Space Including Dens on Second and Third Floors. The Strandvue Accommodates Up To 16 Guests Comfortably. The Bedrooms Sleep Up To 12 Guests and Additional Sleeping Arrangements Can Be Made On The First-Floor Sleeper Sofa, The Third-Floor Daybed with Trundle, and Two Air Mattresses.

The Strandvue Is Centrally Located To Ocean Grove's Unique Shops & Restaurants and a Stone’s throw to the Exciting Nightlife & Music Venues Of Asbury Park.

The Strandvue's 1400 square foot veranda has unparalleled views of the ocean. Enjoy your morning coffee and watch the sunrise over the ocean or just enjoy a happy hour cocktail. The porch is gated, so it's a great place to let the kids run around while you sit back and enjoy the beautiful scenery.

When you walk in, you are greeted by the Strandvue's large parlor, inviting you to unwind. It is a wonderful space to play games or simply sit quietly and read a book.

The fully stocked kitchen is a great place to prepare family meals. You can eat in the dining room or on the veranda.

From the nostalgic 4th of July parade, passing just out front; walking on the boardwalk on crisp fall mornings; To watching blustery winter storms with a cup of coffee; these can all be enjoyed from this beachside retreat. We love the community of Ocean Grove, and you will too! Just over an hour from Manhattan by train (Asbury Park) or ferry (Highlands) it is also the perfect location to enjoy a day or two in New York City.

Spring & Autumn are a minimum of 5 night stays, summer Is rented weekly and winter is rented by the month.

Property manager

Thea Bowers

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We ask that children are supervised

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Property Registration Number R02762-21891

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ocean Grove

Located in Ocean Grove, this holiday home is on the beach. Shoppers can check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Ocean Grove Beach and Belmar Beach and Boardwalk. Travelling with kids? Consider Asbury Splash Park and Silverball Museum. Parasailing, rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.

Ocean Grove, NJ

What's nearby

Ocean Grove Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Asbury Park Beach - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
The Stone Pony - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
Asbury Park Boardwalk - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Belmar Beach and Boardwalk - 6 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taka - ‬14 min walk
‪Stella Marina Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min walk
‪Asbury Ale House - ‬13 min walk
‪Talula's - ‬13 min walk
‪MOGO Korean Fusion Tacos - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ocean Front Grand Victorian Mansion pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Ocean Front Grand Victorian Mansion?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ocean Front Grand Victorian Mansion?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ocean Front Grand Victorian Mansion located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ocean Grove holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ocean Grove Beach and Asbury Park Boardwalk. Bradley Beach and Asbury Park Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cailah C.

24 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Unbelievable stay

We loved the house, it was perfect for our family to spend time together in our favorite place. We honestly didn’t even move from the front porch!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felix H.

22 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect vacation stay

We had our family retreat at the perfect location. The house was absolutely beautiful and there was plenty of room for all of us. The location could not be better for beach access as well as short walks to restaurants and entertainment near by. Highly recommended.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Dimitria H.

19 May 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic but a few things

The house was plenty big and spacious Beautiful surroundings and amazing views of the ocean. Great neighborhood. Gorgeous wrap around porch. Grounds well kept. It was clean, aside for the furniture. Which was dated and could use a change and “ freshen up” overall. The dining chairs were wobbly and somewhat broken. The heat on the 2 and 3rd floors was not working. We were very cold at night. The sheets and especially pillows and blankets were old. Need to be replaced. Towels were fine. Overall, we had a nice time and enjoyed this beautiful home

Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara l.

9 April 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday celebrations

What a perfect location for a large family get together. The views are stunning, access to the beach & adorable town couldn’t be easier. It IS an 1800’s home, which has great charm, but has some of the expected drawbacks also. (wind comes through the window/door sills etc.) Some updates have made it much more comfortable, (some updated bathrooms, great hot water supply!) unfortunately, much of the furniture is very uncomfortable, although, very importantly, the beds are comfy! Normally, we would have been on the fabulous porch and beach, but due to the inclement weather, we were indoors for the most part, playing games in the dining room. The dining chairs have pretty much lost the center padding, but we had a wonderful time anyway. Lovely, unique, historic home. Would absolutely stay again.

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan F., North Jersey

7 October 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Strandvue

We had a lovely time and great weather. The house is beautiful. I know there were issues with water the previous week and was told we would receive a partial refund due to only 5 bedrooms being available. But other than that we had a great time.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

1 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best porch in Ocean Grove !

We just finished a week stay at Strandvue with 16 family members. Our stay was wonderful. Ocean breezes, a short walk to the water, short walk to the center of town, and the board walk literally steps away. However, the thing that made this stay even more excellent was attentiveness and kindness of the property manager. From booking to check out the process was professional and thoughtful. The highlight of the week for us was being able to invite 50 friends for a catered meal on the porch and lawn in celebration of 80 years of life for my mom and dad. A truly special week in the life of our family!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

25 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great for Ocean Grove charm, perfect location

This was a lovely house with lots of space and plently of Ocean Grove charm. The bedrooms and bathrooms have all been updated to provide a great place to stay. The kitchen was stocked in a normal "vacation home" fashion - if you are gourmet chef, you may miss a few things but the average family will be fine. And the location more than makes up for anything you miss!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth N., Charlotte, NC

28 April 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach trip to visit friends and family

Amazing house in a charming historic town. Walked to shops and restaurants and up and down the boardwalk daily. Great beach views too. Overall we had a wonderful stay and no issues came up with the house. Hope to return soon.

Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

27 February 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn M.

3 December 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

The house and it’s location are truly something special. The town of Ocean Grove is quite unique and charming. So much to do and see within walking distance of this grand Victorian house.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Hewitt, NJ, USA

13 September 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

Roomy & beautiful home. Porch was perfect. Cool breezes no matter the temperature. Our extended family thoroughly enjoyed this home. It has been taken care of with love. All this within walking distance to restaurants & shops. And the beach was right out the front door.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

21 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful beach house

Great place to stay right on the beach. Beautiful historic house with a massive porch plenty of room for all the family and kids. Definitely recommend for a large family to enjoy a week at the beach .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lynda C.

4 June 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Venue!

We had a great time at this property. Hosted a weekend graduation celebration!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

John A., San Diego, California

15 October 2018

Extravagant Beachfront Mansion

My now wife (she said YES!) and I rented this beachfront mansion to host our wedding and reception in mid September 2018. The property and property manager could not have been better. The historic Victorian mansion is very well kept and was extremely spacious. There were 6+ bedrooms that comfortably fit all of our family and even some additional friends. The covered porch space is expansive and served as good cover from the sun as well as a good back-up plan if we had any inclement weather. Our original plan was to have our wedding ceremony on the beach, but we ended up doing it on the north end of the yard as it was more private and the logistics were easier. Nancy, the property manager, was great to work with and provided top notch service. It had rained the previous few days leading up to our ceremony and Nancy went the extra distance to have the property landscaped the day before the ceremony to ensure everything was PERFECT! I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S., Philadelphia PA

28 September 2018

Magical beach front wedding weekend!

My wife and I were married at the Strandvue in late September. We stayed in the house with our wedding party for three nights and hosted all of the events there, rehearsal dinner, wedding ceremony/reception, and Sunday brunch. It's a very spacious home with stellar views of the beach and ocean. Our guests were amazed by the ambiance of the home, the architectural features, and decor. It was the perfect setting for a perfect wedding (FYI, less than 100 guests). Catered by Marilyn Slossbach in AP (shout out!). Nancy, the property manager, was helpful and communicative the entire way. We met twice at the house in the months before our wedding to do a walk-through. She was even honest about a particularly fussy neighbor, and so will I. If you're looking to have an event here, keep in mind it is Ocean Grove. Sound ordinance is strictly kept and there is a neighbor who will call it in (very early). Police did arrive and we were asked to be wrapped up by 10pm. And so we ended the dance party at 9:30 to keep the peace. All & all, this home was our dream for three days! And we highly recommend it.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

18 September 2018

We were happy to be together at Strandvue, but not so happy with the house itself.

My family spent almost two weeks at Strandvue and had a wonderful time being together under the same roof, however, there was so much deferred maintenance in this house that I wouldn't recommend it - especially for a family with small children.

Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca C.

21 July 2018

Wonderful location with lots of space for a family group

Beautiful home with lots of living space, plenty of bedrooms and nice bathrooms. Located right across from the beach and just 2 blocks from town, so we walked everywhere. Perfect for our large family group. The host was very responsive to inquiries. We would definitely stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian L., Maplewood

13 June 2018

A great place for a get together of family or friends

A great place for a get together of family or friends. It is a lovely presentation but the property does need some work on the inside. The rooms could use some updating, but the bathrooms are lovely. Everything is kept very clean and the appliances are in good working order. The location is fantastic and our contact person was very easy and pleasant to deal with. I would highly recommend it as long as you were not looking for a fancy bed-and-breakfast level furnishing.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Cathy K.

1 October 2017

Wonderful experience

My daughters bridal party used the Strandvue for the weekend of her wedding. The wedding was the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. Nancy couldn't have been more accommodating. The girls were able to get in early Friday morning after Nancy was able to rearrange cleaning crew. She answered all our questions immediately. The house was clean. It was a wonderful experience and Nancy was great to deal with!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Diana A.

5 July 2017

Comfortable house, perfect location

A thoroughly comfortable place to stay. The house is just as it appears in the photos. Manager was very responsive, although I can't say that we ran into any problems. This is no one's home, it is an income property, with the usual upsides (you don't have to worry about disarranging or mangling anyone's personal stuff ) and downsides of a house that no one actually lives in. A very comfortable place for a group holiday.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Ava N.

19 June 2017

Great location and lovely area.

Boxes of flooring in the living room upon arrival.. Property manager traveling. My husband had to move the heavy boxes. Cleaning crew walked in with a key while we still had another night in the house. My daughter was alone and because it was three men it frightened her.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James N.

9 June 2017

A Step Back inm Time

We loved the old historic house that just keeps on going. You feel like you are stepping back in time. You fall asleep to the waves at the beach across the street. It was a perfect pre-wedding location and makes for great pictures. Nancy who we coordinated with is excellent and lives really close. She was a pleasure to deal with. As a historic home no central air but the window units do the trick. Very special memories and great old charming town.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

6 June 2016

Ecstatic on picking The Strandvue for our engagement party

OK where do I start, from the exterior look at the Strandvue to the spacious front porch to the abundant room inside everything was just amazing! We had our engagement party here with over 70 people and even though there was plenty of space inside we chose to do it on the front porch. With the food drinks and dessert inside the front porch allowed us plenty of space for tables and chairs, it looked amazing. The weather was perfect and having the beach directly across the street with an amazing view was a highlight to everyone who attended. The manager Nancy was very helpful during the whole process. We are eagerly waiting to come back to the Strandvue for our rehearsal dinner!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

1 July 2015

Perfect venue for our wedding

This was the most perfect place to hold our wedding for 110 people. We had many family members from around the country stay with us and in the many surrounding bed and breakfasts. The house is made for absolute fun. The front porch alone could be the where you spend the entire time you are there. The house is well stocked with everything you could possibly need. There are plenty of towels, soft sheets and coffee mugs! The manager Nancy is wonderful. She is very helpful and accomodating. Town is a short walk and the ocean is across the street. Made for a dreamy, funfilled week of celebration. We all loved it and look forward to the next time we are able to spend time there again!

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

25 June 2015

Perfection! Fabulous Beachfront Location - Large home w/ huge front proch overlooking ocean!

Unbelievable home, lots of spacious rooms, extremely large covered front porch overlooking the ocean. The location is perfect for all occasions, walk to shops, beach, restaurants and night life. Home sits on a beautiful lot directly in front of the ocean and a gorgeous beach in an Historic Jersey shore community. Every activity you would want is steps away yet this home provides privacy and roominess for all. Perfect for family vacation, a wedding or event, or a weekend getaway to the shore. We loved it!

About the host

Hosted by Thea Bowers

I grew up at the Jersey Shore spending my summers and vacations with my Uncle at the Strandvue.

Why they chose this property

The Strandvue has been in our family since 1975. For many years, it has been our base to enjoy the Jersey Shore. We love to come here with our family and friends

What makes this property unique

The Strandvu is the ONLY Ocean Front home with a driveway and 1400 sq ft porch! it mixes old charm with contemporary amenities. We have two people, Thea & Michele who take care of all our guests.

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

2nd Floor Front with Balcony

2nd Floor North Back

2nd Floor North Front

2nd Floor South Master

3rd Floor, South

3rd Floor Turret

Living Room 1

Office 1

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

2nd Floor Main

2nd Floor Master

2nd floor Master Sitting

3rd Floor

First Floor Sunroom

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