Big Charming Bay Head Beach House on East Ave -Ocean Views, Ping Pong, Big Yard!

Bay Head, New Jersey
$1981 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 8

Bed

Bath 5

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 14

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Celebrate summer in this unique, historic East Ave classic beach house. This property is perfect for multi-generational families and friends seeking stress free beach proximity with plenty of space and charm inside and out. Located across the street from the guarded beach, kids spend their days riding the waves under the watch of our very friendly life guards while you relax with toes in sand and cool beverage in hand.
Located a stone's throw from Bay Head's fabulous Mueller's Bakery, visitors can walk or ride a bike to local shops just a block away. Ideal for kids who love to play hide-and-seek, grown ups who enjoy cool drinks on one of the wrap-around porches, and teenagers who might even put down their phones to enjoy a round or two of Ping Pong. We recently added a player piano for the enjoyment of those who can play as well as those who can't :)
Enter the house from the huge front porch with can seat about a dozen people in Kennedy rockers and comfy wicker seating, right into the formal living. On the right is the diniing room/family room. The dining table easily seats 14 without crowding the two couches and player piano in the family room area. Just off the dining room there is a Butler's Pantry or as we call it, The Bar which includes a sink, dishwasher and plenty of glassware.
For dining outside, we enjoy breakfast on the east porch as the sun rises, cocktails on the back patio by the grill, and dinners on the large main porch in the shade.
The big, bright, fully equipped, family-style eat-in kitchen features center island for chopping, chatting and serving quick meals and snacks to kids of all ages and a large (expandable) table and chairs in the corner for up to 8 people. Coffee Maker, blender, microwave, toaster, and electric teapot available for your convenience.
There are a couple of bikes in the garage as well as plenty of beach chairs and sand toys. The large yard and driveway can accommodate all your cars, which you won't need while in Bay Head. But if you'd rather avoid the traffic our home is also just a 10 minute walk from the Bay Head train station with convenient service to New York and points north.
Feel free to set up croquet or badminton in the yard. There is plenty of space for a good game of tag, too. The outdoor shower is a staple of the classic shore cottage.
Friends and family have celebrated weddings, birthdays and a variety of milestones in this home and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do. It is ideal for large family gatherings! The ice cream on the cake ....the Good Humor Man drives past the house daily!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    8 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 5100 Sq Ft (474 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Lobster/crab Pot Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Not Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Fenced Yard Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    5.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Surfing/body Boarding Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Park Nearby Whale Watching Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books Games Table Tennis Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Games Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near Outlet Shopping Near The Bay Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 14

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Review Review

  • Noel Q.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    Big and spacious. Great location.

  • Michael T.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2021

    Stayed Jul 2, 2021

    Great location, house was very large and accommodating. Only negative was it could have been cleaned better

  • Meredith R.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2020

    Stayed Jul 31, 2020

    Our family truly enjoyed the property. It was the classic, relaxed beach getaway. The home has everything you could need and ample space for large families. We look forward to going back!

  • Charlene K.

    Submitted May 30, 2019

    Stayed May 24, 2019

    We were new to Bay Head but have been renting on Jersey Shore for 15 years. The property location was amazing. Listening to the Ocean while the windows were open was such a treat. Walking to resturants and shops was also a bonus! We stayed with all 5 siblings and their kids. Everyone loved the house. It is older house with lots of charm and history but you won’t find too many modern amenities/features. We appreciated that part and the owner was very clear on that before we booked.

  • Kitty B.

    Submitted Nov 25, 2018

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This is an incredible rambling beach house that you just don't find any more. Tons of charm, all of the amenities just across the street from the beach! We walked to the bakery, surf shop and cute shops that were just around the corner. We enjoyed the boardwalk just a few towns away. The house had tons of room to fit family and friends and was stocked with everything we could think of. Great big kitchen for group meals. Nice shady yard in the back for kids to play. Our hosts were amazing, checked in often and were so easy to work with. Will definitely be back!

  • Christopher L.

    Submitted Sep 2, 2015

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    We have owned and rented homes in Bay Head for nearly 20 years and after two weeks at this home we have found the crown jewel. This home is everything one could want or expect from a historic Old Bay Header beach home. Location is tremendous!! Our party consisted on 13 people and four families. Ages ranged from 8 to 88. Everyone had a blast. The porch is just divine!! Thank you again for one of the best Bay Head Vacations!!

  • BOB M.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2014

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    I want to thank you so much for the use of your wonderful house. It was so much like our old Bay Head house it was eerie. My family and I raised three generations there and we consider it our home town. I loved hearing the sound of the surf all night, the old train whistle in the middle of the night and the fire whistle directing the volunteers to a fire. I loved the squeaks of the stairs as we tried in vain to sneak down in the morning without waking others. You are so well stocked with refrigerators, beach chairs, easy beach access, outdoor and indoor games, grills, crabbing equipment, a large yard for the kids to play, a wonderful swing/slide set and of course the delightful ping pong room! It was a glorious gathering and a proper memorial to our 93 old Matriarch who died in March. Thanks so much. PS Your note to looters is hilarious.

  • Barbara S.

    Submitted May 25, 2014

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This house and it's host is what you wish your vacation experience would be but seldom is. The owners take exceptional care of all that's old and have made quality upgrades where it counts. The appliances were all there and all working and the new central air worked like a charm on our one warm day. All other days were open windows, ocean breezes and sunny skies. The joy in this house is something you can just sense. It's big enough for the whole family, but super comfy with plenty of private spaces, nooks and crannies. And if you happen to love your morning shower, wow what great water pressure! Can't recommend this stay enough. Swimming at dawn and walking at sunset, this one really was a memory maker.

  • maggie c.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2013

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    This is a great home for families-terrific kitchen, lots of gathering spaces, lovely front porch with tons of bedrooms. There is central air on first floor and units in many bedrooms. The house is a classic old home a stones throw from the beach and a few more steps to the bakery! We had a fabulous time!

  • Christa S.

    Submitted Jun 6, 2013

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Wow! What a magnificent spacious home. You can feel the memories run through this historic house overlooking the beach. My husband and I spent some anniversary time here this May. Our bedroom overlooked the beach and the ocean. We literally opened our eyes in the morning to check out the surf. We had fun exploring all the rooms and the basement that used to serve as changing rooms. We found this to be the perfect compliment of modern amenities (internet, showers, great kitchen) with historic charm. In the evenings we played ping-pong in a wonderful second floor room while listening to the ocean waves. In the mornings we walked 100 feet to the beach to play in the surf, walk the beaches. We brought our bikes and used them to explore the surrounding area, the harbor and the nature reserve. Plenty of good eating right up Bridge Ave.. Had it rained more, we planned to go to the boat and car museum. On the way home we started making plans for a large family reunion. If you love the beach this is an awesome easy house for beaching it and having fun.

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