Overall, the property was clean, check-in was simple, the bed was comfortable and communication with the owner was excellent. Things to consider: no outdoor area to sit and relax with a cup of coffee, parking was always a challenge, water in kitchen faucet was never cold, and the noise from people/cars in the street (early AM & later at night) was bothersome.
We couldn't have asked for more ! Rented 2 apartments for a long weekend ! They were clean, comfortable, very well equipped kitchenand close to everything! The manager , Danielle, went up and beyond to make our stay pleasant and stress-free ! The owner did a fabulous job restoring this gem ! Can't wait to go back ! I highly recommend if planning a trip to Ocean Grove!
This little apartment was clean, had absolutely everything I needed and the price canât be beat for a winter stay at the Jersey Shore. As others have stated, communication is strictly through the VRBO app, but any questions or concerns I had were addressed quickly. When I discovered I hadnât booked for the days I thought I had, the management was very attentive to helping me extend my stay.
We only stayed one night instead of the planned (and paid for) week. They did not give the address for the door our access code worked. Instead of saying 38 central they only said central stâthere are multiple doors. If not for a tenant we would not have been able to gain access. While not responsible for public parking they should have been more forthcoming on lack thereof and provided helpful instructions. We had to schlep quite a distance upon check in; obviously the same applied to pack out. Control over the heat rather than it being on a timer not under our control would have been better, especially in late December. The heat issue along with the drafty windows (property is an old building) made for our brief stay uncomfortable.
This is a little apartment that was clean and tidy. It has only one cushion chair. The location is truly walkable to beach and main street. Great shower. We only had one request and it was answered right away. I gave this a 5 star rating because of the criteria. If you are expecting something upscale this is not your place. It is average. It is not as roomy as the pictures make it look.
Nice place for 1-2 people to stay in plus a pet. I enjoyed my stay as a single female with my dog and felt safe. The hosts were quick to communicate with me and address my needs. I would definitely book this place again.
The rooms were run down, paint chips, broken curtain rod, small ants in the kitchen and the bathroom floor were either dirty or stained. My first two days they were cleaning out apartments upstairs, so it was a continuation of banging furniture and doors and constant noise from people going up and down the stairs. Every morning throughout my stay I was awakened at 6.00am by a motorcycle outside my window.
We were fortunate to find this gem on short notice (~2 weeks)...and being pet-friendly. The property is a convenient walk to the boardwalk/beach and the village businesses. The apartment is actually larger than the on-line photos indicate...there was ample room for 2 adults and a small dog. We highly recommend this property.
We loved staying here. We could walk to restaurants, the beach, the boardwalk we did not need to move our car all weekend. You do have to find street parking, which was easy enough because there is a lot around.
We found this little gem last year and came back again this year. Ocean Grove is a nice quiet community but the night life of Asbury Park is within walking distance. Weâll be back next year!
The location, cleanliness and presentation was good. However there were two big issues that made the stay very uncomfortable to say the least.
1. The heat in the bedroom went on intermitently for about 2 hrs at a time making the place unbearable. There was no way to control the heat inside or outside the room. We call all the numbers available to have this resolved, nobody answered. Later we reached an answering service who was goin to report the issue to the owners but nothing was resolved
2. The bedroom had a ceiling fan which worked fine but the lights did not work. We had to use only the little lamp on the night stand to light the whole room.
Very disappointed! We would not go back or recommend this place. Instead I request a refund from the owners.
This was a great place to get away to. Property is clean and easy to access. Parking is a problem. I cannot image how hard it would be to park during the summer season. You can walk down to the beach or to Main Street for little shops or dining. We chose to go to Belmar each day instead. If you are looking for a little get away, I would recommend.
The location was great, manager on-site during our stay was super friendly and helpful. Everything we needed was at our fingertips. We are definitely staying here again.