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A two-story building with a balcony, a flag, and a sign that reads "STAND."
A bedroom with two beds, a bunk bed, wooden flooring, a nightstand, and a window with blinds.
A spacious living room with a wooden staircase, a dining table with chairs, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a granite countertop.
A spacious living area with a kitchen, dining table, and a spiral staircase.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games

    A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Close to Seaside Heights Beach
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Seaside Heights, NJ
  • Place, Seaside Heights Boardwalk
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main

1 Queen Bed

Second Bedroom

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Seaside Heights Home - A Quiet Retreat In It All

2.5 blocks from the beach and quietly across the main drag. Great house with 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, full size W/D, grill, and 2 decks! Great getaway for family and friends in the summertime or off season. Second floor/both bedrooms have just been completely renovated.
In peak season we stick with a typical Sat. to Sat. rental schedule where possible w/more flexibility at other times of year.
New rental that was always owner-occupied, rented out by a local family - get the service you deserve to make your vacation as relaxing as possible!

Per Seaside Heights and Aquarian rule and ordinance, renter must be 25 or older at the time of the rental and on-site for the duration.

Linens & towels not provided, local rental company referrals available upon request.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking of any kind forfeits security deposit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1880795vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Seaside Heights

Located in Seaside Heights, this holiday home is near theme parks and near the beach. Seaside Heights Beach and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Lucky Leo's Arcade and Breakwater Beach Waterpark. Coin Castle and Casino Pier are also worth visiting. With jet skiing, snorkelling and power boating nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Seaside Heights, NJ

What's nearby

  • Breakwater Beach Waterpark - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Casino Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beachcomber Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Sawmill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers Pizza - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jimbo's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Spicy Cantina - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Seaside Heights Home - A Quiet Retreat In It All pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Seaside Heights Home - A Quiet Retreat In It All?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Seaside Heights Home - A Quiet Retreat In It All?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Seaside Heights Home - A Quiet Retreat In It All?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Seaside Heights Home - A Quiet Retreat In It All located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Lucky Leo's Arcade, Seaside Heights Boardwalk and Seaside Heights Beach. Coin Castle and Breakwater Beach Waterpark are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 38 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 38 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 38 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 38 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great property in an excellent location. The owner was very responsive. A few blocks to the beach. The kitchen has all the necessary cookware. Air conditioners work well.There weren't many blankets so make sure to bring them along with linens. Otherwise everything you need os there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location and clean property! All the neighbors were super nice!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was smooth and easy. Kitchen was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beach Week

We had a great time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect accommodations

We were very pleased with everything about this home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great value

The property was clean and modern. Location was great! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Comfortably fit my seven friends and I. Peter was very easy to get in touch with and super responsive. Close to beach/boardwalk and easy access right off island entrance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place!

I stayed her for the weekend with my daughter and her 3 friends for her 16th birthday. It was clean, in a great location, and had lots of space.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location, very clean

We had an awesome time at the beach! Not far from everything and anything you need. Didn’t need to drive anywhere once. Everything we needed was in the house. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thanksgiving Break

Great place for a November break. Very clean. Well stocked kitchen for cooking (we only made breakfast). Easy walk to the Boardwalk and close to the bridge for easy access on and off. Would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 29 November 2020
Thanks Kristi, it was great to have you & would love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Perfect location with lots of room and a great upstairs porch. Easy to enter and great communication with owner
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Review

Overall good property and communication with Peter
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Sweet 16 weekend

Our daughter and her friends were comfortably in one room and my wife and I were in the other. Living room, dining room kitchen and balconies were perfect! Excellent communication and easy check in/out. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
This was a very frustrating stay at this beach home. The host messaged me at midnight the night before to inform us that we would be responsible for our own linens and towels even though they were shown in the photos. As I had flown in to NYC already I was unable to provide these myself and he informed me the evening we checked in that we could go to the Target in Tom’s River to purchase our own (with Ubers and sheets, this would be over 150 of our own expenses). There also were only two blankets provided in the home for 8 people. If we were aware of our own responsibility to provide these when booking, we would have booked elsewhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Beach Getaway Disappointment

My family was very excited to stay at this beach house. We arrived early and asked owner if we could get into house early. They said yes and they would let us know when cleaners left. No response from owner and check-in time had arrived so we arrived at house to find cleaners still cleaning past check-in time. This started the disappointment for our stay. We arrived to a house that was not fully cleaned, beds not made, gum stuck to outside table, multiple things in house broken or falling apart (bowls, ceiling lights, tv remote, outlets upstairs, toilet seat upstairs, toilet randomly leaked upstairs, multiple windows left open and blinds pulled down with AC running etc.). The neighborhood around house is pretty run down with not much around shopping/food wise unless u walk 3,4 blocks to boardwalk. We made the most of our stay but was pretty disappointed with what we got. Next time will prolly go to different shore point or area in seaside heights.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a perfect 4 day weekend.... the house was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Vacation with Friends

House was very nice and modern. The host was very easy to message with very quick replies. Everything is in walking distance. Thank you Peter!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property-

Loved everything about our stay. Will definitely be back
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

No issues, we'll equipped, easy check in, Great communication, nice location in Seaside.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

Great spot for the week. Perfect location to walk to the boardwalk and beach. Home was clean and it was easy to figure out any questions that came up!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Seaside stay

The unit could be very nice. Cleanliness ( fans, floors, tables, furniture) was poor. Some safety items require addressing. GFCI in kitchen and front porch (with weather tight cover) and the spiral stair baluster width are at the top of the list. Another would be having permanent lighting in the bedrooms. All are easy fixes that would increase the overall rating of the unit. Great location with parking.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2021
For anyone interested, yes David is a home inspector!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic week

Had a fantastic week! Everything from the property itself, the cleanliness, check-in and the location deserved every one of the 5 stars. I would have given communication 6 stars if I could, Peter was extremely helpful and answered each email within minutes!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Peter is the best and we loved staying in his home! super clean, great area, the beach and boardwalk being so close was amazing! would definitely recommend this house to anyone who wants a relaxing weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

I rented this property for my daughter’s 18th bday along with her 7 girlfriends. They Loved the property.. close to beach, clean, easy checkin. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our stay

My friends and I very much enjoyed our stay, the home was immaculately clean and had everything we needed. We were very comfortable there. We hope to be back next year :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

About the host

Hosted by Peter A. Retzlaff

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We are a local family who are excited to share our home with you!

Why they chose this property

The downstairs of the home was completely renovated in 2013, the upstairs in 2023. It has been owner occupied since it was built in 1984 and has been lovingly cared for and will be a wonderful getaway for you and your family or friends.

What makes this property unique

Parking for one car, grill, multiple decks and outdoor spaces - all quietly situated across the main road from the beach. The home and location are perfect for great time together.

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