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BEACHFRONT Luxury Home 1st Fl Walkout Shabby Chic + Direct Beach Access

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Ocean City Voted NJ's Favorite Beach for 9 years in a row!
King or 2 Twins with shared bath
Extra Wide Living Room/ dining room / kitchen area keeps families gathered with its comfy couches, working fireplace,  60 inch flat screen TV with voice activated remote & games in the drawers!
Dining room... leading into the fully stocked eat-in kitchen too
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Ocean City, NJ
  • Ocean City Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Ocean City Boardwalk
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • OC Waterpark
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Atlantic City, NJ (JSL-Steel Pier Heliport)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

BEACHFRONT Luxury Home 1st Fl Walkout Shabby Chic + Direct Beach Access

Want to be at the beachfront and steps to the sand? This shabby chic single nautical styled 4-bedroom home with 2 master suites puts you at the water's edge to experience the ultimate beachfront vacay! Located in the highly desirable Southend of OC. Experience comfortable chic luxury at its best. Home has 4 Smart TVs, a BBQ, an outdoor cabana and spacious great room perfect for family gatherings, direct access to the beach and amazing large front deck patio. Bring your pets, they are welcome!

Our beach house has a large decks that it steps right onto the sand AND a mid block beach path! It's one of the very few houses in all of Ocean City w/ these features! Parents can lounge on deck while children build sand castles! This can be your new Home Away from Home. We have 4 Extra Large bedrooms w/incredibly comfortable beds! 2 are Master Suites, each w/ it’s own private ensuite marble bathroom w/ hot hot water & powerful shower pressure! The other 2 bedrooms share a bathroom (Jack & Jill bath) we a bathtub. Bedroom #3 has a king bed that can be separated into 2 twins. Bedroom #4 has 2 twins, plus a chair bed (great for toddlers). We also have an extra twin mattress which can fit in any room & a pack-n-play. Our home has an outdoor cabana shower filled also with beach chairs, toys, boogie boards & umbrellas! The house isn't officially certified for a wheelchair, but it is easy for people with mobility issues due to the ramp from the driveway the deck & the deck opens to the whole house which is just on one easy floor.

Our fully stocked eat-in kitchen with retro table, chairs & barstools also had maple cabinets, granite kitchen, brand new appliances, new flatware & Tommy Bahama outdoor kitchenware to compliment our brand new polywood outdoor dining set.

There are tile floors throughout (except bedrooms) & slip covered, comfy & cool furniture with a shabby chic nautical decor.

Our living room / dining room is about 2x wider than most new construction allows.

Most other properties in OC require guests to go back inside, down stairs & back out in order to get from the deck to the sand and /or trudge to the end of a block to get to the sea. Our direct sand access, as well as our mid block path have been invaluable to our family & to our guests.

Our fireplace works (if you're considering renting in the winter or fall). And we’re an easy 2 block walk to park, playground, stores and restaurants that are on 34th street. Very comfortable and easy to enjoy beach house. We create and decorate it for our own use too, and our children have grown up in it. Our house is extra wide so the entire living room and dining room open up to the beach. The sounds of the waves can be heard from the bedrooms. We also have a garage with parking for 3 cars!

Other amenities include Cable TV. Super fast Wireless High-speed Internet. Outside Shower Cabana. Just a few blocks to walk to children's park, tennis, shops. Private Washer and Dryer. Rental often will sometimes include, boogie boards, 4 beach tags during & beach chairs. Our home is on Wesley Ave between 36th & 37th Streets (boardwalk begins around 18th street). This home is the 1st floor of a duplex. The owners upstairs do not usually rent their home.

We have Smart Home features including Smart Locks for front door (so you won't need keys) plus the Nest thermostat and Nest smoke / CO detector. We have a 60 inch TV in the living room which has a voice activated remote control, along with new Smart TVs in 3 of the 4 bedrooms which can stream Netflix, Roku, Hulu & many new channels you can have fun exploring.

We DO require a direct lease with our guests, as well as security deposit(s).

Keywords: beachfront, luxury, oceanfront, ocean, family, shabby chic, large deck, pets ok, parking, smart home, wheelchair accessible

Guests enjoy our entire house!! It's the first floor of a duplex... but with it's own entrance, deck, 4 bedrooms 3 bathrooms, huge living room / dining room, eat-in kitchen with granite countertops and maple
custom cabinets, a garage, laundry room with washer/dryer and even an outdoor cabana / shower !

We live in California, so we are not usually physically at the beach house. We are available by phone & text if guests need extra help.

Ocean City NJ is a very family friendly town. It's technically a "dry" town which means there are no bars! You can bring alcohol into OC, but you won't find partying spring break type activities. We have great shopping, a wonderful boardwalk and beautiful beaches.

Car, trolley to boardwalk, bike rentals close by

There is only proper bedding for 8. If you'd like to sleep 2 more, we have a "chair bed" in the 4th bedroom, and may also be able to provide an air mattress. While the summer months are the most popular (June, July, August & September), Ocean city is quite beautiful all year round.. our fireplace works and the prices are reduced significantly. Half of our summer guests are repeat bookings and they reserve the following year as soon as they check out. OC doesn’t allow us to provide linens, so you must bring your own sheets & towels.
We also require a lease with our guests & direct security deposit which varies depending on pet, underage group & time of the year.
Once booked, we issue & execute your personal lease for your booking. We require a direct security deposit upon booking, along w/ your lease. If you’d like to bring your dog, there is an additional pet deposit, which is also fully refundable if not needed. Our cancellation policy is strict & is outlined in our lease. Please return lease & security deposit within 24 hours of receiving so that booking remains in tact. If not, you may be required to cancel your booking & be subject to any penalties & admin fees imposed by Airbnb & our management. From June-Sept rentals are weekly Saturday to Saturday.

Property manager

Brittney Dougherty

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

About the area

Ocean City

Located on the beach, this holiday home is in South End, a neighbourhood in Ocean City. Ocean City Boardwalk and Atlantic City Boardwalk are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocean City Beach and Atlantic City Beach. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boardwalk Hall, or consider a night out at Bader Field. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming.
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Ocean City, NJ

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Playland's Castaway Cove - 6 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
  • OC Waterpark - 7 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 23 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Uncle Bill's Pancake House - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ike's Famous Crab Cakes - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Island Shore Chinese Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEACHFRONT Luxury Home 1st Fl Walkout Shabby Chic + Direct Beach Access pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at BEACHFRONT Luxury Home 1st Fl Walkout Shabby Chic + Direct Beach Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEACHFRONT Luxury Home 1st Fl Walkout Shabby Chic + Direct Beach Access?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEACHFRONT Luxury Home 1st Fl Walkout Shabby Chic + Direct Beach Access located?

Nestled on the beach, this South End holiday home is steps from Ocean City Beach and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Ocean City Boardwalk. Clubhouse Lagoon and Discovery Seashell Museum are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 60 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 60 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 60 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Deborah H.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Worst Rental

The property is misrepresented on your website. The pictures posted do not represent what exists in the house. Deck furniture shown either doesn't exist or has deteriorated to the point of being useless. The oven temp display doesn't work, the dishwasher only works on one setting & has buttons missing, the kitchen is stocked with unusable peeling teflon skillets (we had to buy a set to use) holes have worn through the lamination on the dining room table & globs of speckling were applied (by a toddler?) but the repair was not successful, the "garage" where we were supposed to be able to park our car was so full of debris & trash as to make it unusable. (discarded sink, light fixtures, rolls of old carpet, boxes of bags, large pieces of wood etc. The property owner told me we were free to move stuff around until we could get the car into it. None of the pictures posted represent what a renter will get when they arrive. In short I will think twice before I use VRBO again. VERY DISAPPOINTED & DISGUSTED.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel F.

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

Can’t recommend enough!!

Awesome stay here! The property is beautiful and the host provides everything you need for the beach. If it rains there are TVs and board games that will keep you occupied. Close to restaurants and businesses in OC. Will definitely be booking again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Karen A., Chalfont

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

Pleasant stay

Very roomy and clean. short walk over the dunes to the beach. Very positive experience managing the reservation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey K.

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

Mini vacation

We had a wonderful vacation!!! The location was unbelievable!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dianne W.

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

September in Ocean City 2023

We had a wonderful weeklong vacation on the beach at this rental. The rental was just as described. There was plenty of room to eat, sleep and play. The kitchen was well stocked and outfitted with quality dinnerware and equipment. The rooms were clean and spacious. Communication with the owners was exceptional and they were very gracious hosts. We look forward to staying at this location again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisette L.

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

Family memories

Such beautiful sunrises and sunsets. The deck had so much space to enjoy all the beachfront location had to offer. The house was nicely decorated and was very well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

cheryl r., Garnet Valley

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

Wonderful property, great location!

Family time (including our dog) in a comfortable setting with an oversized deck and the beach just steps away, only need the car for arrival and departure.The property is exactly as described. We had a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ruth T., Pennsylvania

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

Relaxing stay at the beach

We loved our stay. Just us and our old dog. We took many walks on the beach and had everything we needed. We had some trouble with fuses easily overloaded when running the coffee machine and toaster at the same time. May need a panel upgrade but otherwise the house is lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

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

Great 5 days!

Our family loved staying at Michele’s house. The deck is amazing and the home is so close to beach which made it easy for quick walks back and forth to the house. Great location! We brought our 13 year old Shih Tzu. He loved sitting with us on the deck! Thank you, Michele!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Christopher P.

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

Nice family trip

Our family had a really nice time. Great and easy access to the beach. Very relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Chris M., Basking Ridge, NJ, USA

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Difficult Stay

The location is wonderful. The front deck is wonderful. The house was generally clean and well furnished. It was nice to have two parking spots off street. Wonderful to be right on the beach and not lug our beach gear back and forth. The reason I'm giving this property two stars is that from the moment we opened the door to bring the bags in, we were faced with a musty, moldy odor. We thought opening the windows would help. It seemed to make things worse. We thought perhaps the house was closed up for the previous week and needed some airing out. By the 2nd or 3rd day we realized the smell wasn't going away and was in fact getting worse. We called and left messages with the owner but since they are in California, there was inevitably a delay in returned calls. Later found out owner was overseas vacationing which added to delay. Owner had cleaning lady come over to look around and see if there was something she could do. Unfortunately, by this time, the smell began to be more of a sewage smell which we communicated to owner and no cleaning lady could do anything about it. Seemed like a broken sewer pipe under the house in a crawl space. By the end of our stay, we had all windows open all the time and placed box fans in widows to keep fresh air coming in. We were fortunate that the weather was decent because the last three days we really had to stay outside as much as possible. In the end I don’t know how or if the problem was resolved. There was certainly no offer of a partial refund or partial credit for a future stay. If the owner had a property management service in Ocean City taking care of house, I think they would’ve come out, diagnosed the problem and fixed it within a day or two. But that wasn’t the case. If you’re interested in renting this house, make sure the owner has hired a local property management service first in case emergencies come up.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

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

Off season getaway

I have stayed at this property on two occasions so far and look forward to future stays! Michele is a wonderful, very responsive host. My family loves that we can bring our dog and the location of the house cannot be beat!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Weekend at the beach

The unit is right on the beach. Very helpful host. Easy access. The unit is very clean and has all necessary amenities. Would definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel C.

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

Wonderful weekend

Blizzard on the beach over New Year’s weekend! Back sliding door was difficult to open and shut but everything else was awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

4/10 Poor

Colleen K.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Just shabby

In addition to the run-down nature of the property, you get to enjoy the dispute the owners are having with the neighbors. Nastiness added to unpleasantness.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Mark H., Ayer, MA

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

Thankful!

We are so grateful that the owner shared their beach house with us for Thanksgiving. Our family and dogs loved having direct access to the beach anytime day or night. It is a very special location and this beach house fulfilled all of our needs for a wonderful weekend. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

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

Great stay!

My husband, 3 kids and 2 dogs stayed here from June 26 through July 3rd 2021. We had a great time! The rooms are so spacious and the deck is incredible! The proximity to the beach can’t be beat. Michele was easy to contact and very responsive to my texts. Beds were very comfortable and the water pressure was great. Would definitely love to come back 🙂 Stacy Regan
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alissa H., Phoenixville, PA

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

Great stay!

Enjoyed another great visit to this house. Location is perfect. Lots of space. Everything was clean and comfortable. Thanks so much!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Great location

House is so close to beach, still enjoyed as it rained during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Relaxing

Our stay was very nice and relaxing
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

T.J. L.

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

The perfect location for a getaway

We have owned and rented in Ocean City for years, and you simply cannot beat this location. It is literally right on the beach, and it has its own private path down to the water. It is also a short walk to the playground, tennis, and lots of take out. The entire rental process was handled efficiently and professionally by the owners. We had no problems at all. The internet signal was very strong. The TV's all worked well and came well equipped, and all the kitchen appliances were working well. The bedrooms are large, and the open floorpan is perfect for family gathering time. An excellent week at the shore! Did I mention the location is excellent?
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Panayota K.

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

Great place!

Can’t beat right on the beach! The view was incredible and the deck as well. The house was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Beautiful Weekend!

We went down for the weekend at the last minute when we saw the weather was going to be in the 70’s in November and it was a beautiful weekend. House is amazing, big enough for a large family and two steps from the sand. Deck was perfect at night listening to the ocean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Todd C.

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

Nice beach getaway

Everything you need for a relaxing trip to the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Olivia M.

Liked: Communication, listing accuracy

The beach was amazing

The house was everything listed. It was a small hike to the beach, but a beautiful location and so close to everything. Our 20 month old son had an amazing time & that’s all that mattered. The only downfall is the neighbors were incredibly rude. We will be renting elsewhere next year and only because it’s closer for family in the military otherwise this house would be a prespective.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brittney Dougherty

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I bought this beach house 20 years ago, when my family lived in NJ. We used to go every weekend from Turnersville and my children have spent every summer of their young lives there. Now we live in California and can't be there like we used to be. I rent it to people who care for it like we did.. and most of our tenants come back year after year. I try still to go as often as we can because there's no place in the world like it.

Why they chose this property

This house is so special because our deck is grandfathered in to be so big and step right out to the sand. We used to rent before we bought in OC and it was frustrating (especially with kids or a dog), to be on the beautiful deck and have to go inside and down stairs to get to the beach. So our house... steps right to sand AND we have a direct access to the water right from the bottom of our steps. kids can be on the sand while we sat on the deck!

What makes this property unique

Clearly the extra wide deck and ability to step right to the sand make this house invaluable for so many! the ease and comfort with which to enjoy the beach are priceless!

Languages:

English