Blissful Bayside Retreat

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A living room with a sofa, a glass coffee table, a TV, and a staircase.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a wooden countertop, and a window with blue curtains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a sofa and table.
A single-story house with a front porch, a small deck, and a gravel driveway.
A living room with a beige sofa, a glass coffee table, a wooden rocking chair, and a striped rug.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Seaside Heights, NJ
  • Place, Ortley Beach
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Boardwalk
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Seaside Heights Beach
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Beige

2 Single Beds

Coral

1 Queen Bed

Green

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom, 2 half bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outside

Shower only

Upstairs

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Seaside Heights

Ortley Beach, a neighbourhood in Seaside Heights, is home to this holiday home. Breakwater Beach and Breakwater Beach Waterpark are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Ocean County Mall and Pavilion Shopping Center. Travelling with kids? Consider Casino Pier, or check out an event or a game at John Bennett Indoor Athletic Complex.
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Seaside Heights, NJ

What's nearby

  • Ortley Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Seaside Heights Boardwalk - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Breakwater Beach - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Seaside Heights Beach - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Casino Pier - 2 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Captain Hooks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Jerry's Farm Market - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Three Brothers From Italy Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪EJ's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Milas - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blissful Bayside Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

As of 5 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Blissful Bayside Retreat on 9 November 2026 start from NZ$2,011, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blissful Bayside Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Blissful Bayside Retreat located?

Located in Ortley Beach, this family-friendly Seaside Heights holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ortley Beach and Vision Beach. Breakwater Beach and Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay, the location was great and Alyssa was very responsive. We definitely rec staying here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very nice and clean. Well stocked with everything you could possibly need. The host Alyssa was very attentive to any questions I had. A wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely home! All the amenities. I am a wheelchair user and it was just two or three small steps. We made everlasting memories for our family. We staid a week and had a blast. Highly recommend this home. It was pet friendly and our son brought his dog for a few days and he seemed right at home. It's convenient to so much. Seaside boardwalk, the bay, the ocean, restaurants, walking paths and so much more! The Hazard family from Tennessee
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice. There was plenty of room for our family. The children enjoyed the beach and the park.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another excellent summer vacation!

This was our 4th summer family vacation at Blissful Bayside Retreat! It was a wonderful trip and we look forward to returning for our 5th year in 2025! Every detail of the trip was excellent!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

It was great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful for sure!

Beautiful house; great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just stayed for Memorial Day weekend at Alyssa’s lovely home. The home is in a perfect location just outside seaside and on the beautiful quiet bayside. I brought myself and 6 16 year old boys and we had the most perfect stay. Alyssa supplied everything we needed from towels to pots to blankets supplies board game we had it all. We didn’t have the best weather but the house was perfect and we recommend it to anyone looking to rent for this summer and beyond. My boys had the time of their lives and I was happy to be able to provide that for them and Alyssa provide to home to enjoy the memories that were made. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The home is really clean and well decorated. Alyssa was very easy to communicate with. It was in a great location, near restaurants, bars, amusements and close to our family and friends. I will recommend to others in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ortley Beach

The house was much bigger than expected. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay!

We went for a quick stay during the week! My husband and I had plenty of space and the location was excellent! The house is exactly as advertised and could be great for families or groups of friends. Very close to the beach and the bay, lots of activities, the boardwalk, and places to eat. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Spot

House was clean, well stocked, and good location just far enough away from all of the summer craziness when trying to relax, but close enough to walk to or ride a bike to. Directly across the street is a nice park to get some great sunset pics and let the kids run around. Definitley recommend and would stay at again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My dog, Harry and I had a great stay at your wonderful house. It was a great neighborhood to walk around and the playground across the street, with its tennis courts, basketball court and play area for the kids was very nice. To have real cable TV was great too! And a dinning room table to do puzzles on was icing on the cake! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent rental

This was our third year renting this house. We were so happy to be there and will book year four shortly! Alyssa is an excellent host and we can’t wait to come back in 2024!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Good house

Overall good
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in is easy Alyssa always emails documents about 1 week prior to check in and before check-in more details. The kitchen is well stocked- more cooking sheets and larger mugs would be great to have. This area is great to stay in with children - across from park and tennis court and easy walk to beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

The Blissful Bayside Retreat was a nice and comfortable house for my family of 8. It is located in a quiet neighborhood, only a 10 minute walk to the beach and steps away from the bay. The kitchen has everything you need to cook a meal. Beds were very comfortable, cable tv and great shower. Alyssa responded very quickly to all of my questions. Overall, we loved our stay and highly recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Loved the house. Very clean and everything worked fine. We had a great Fathers Day weekend. Really enjoyed the sunset on the Bay - great view from the house and the patio outback was awesome to hang out on. Loved taking outdoor showers.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Truly blisful bayside

The property is a beautiful 3 bedroom. 2 bath with an open concept that is absolutely comfortable. Provide as much of the basic necessities as anyone could ask for including utensils. Cook Ware coffee Maker blenders appliances that you needed to do anything that you might want to do. It was a truly peaceful getaway. And absolutely my favorite rental
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2025
Thank you so much Chris! We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to welcome you again in the future
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seaside Retreat that is Perfect!

We love this seaside retreat across the street from the bay to see the sunset every night and a park for the little ones! Just a short walk to the beach with crossing guard (about 3 blocks) or you can drive and park in lot at Ortley Beach area. This gem is equipped with everything you need including beach chairs!. Inside is beautifully decorated and comfortable too! We enjoy the deck between house and garage - We will be back again next year! Thanks so much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent in all category

Did not spent too much time in house due to wedding events
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect stay for our family

I have rented properties from several owners in the area and this one was the best for several reasons: the house is updated; the owner provided linens, towels, paper goods, some toiletries, beach items, badges and cleaning supplies; comfortable layout and room sizes; loft area for my teen and his friends; and the location was quiet and convenient. Boys walked to everything including Seaside boardwalk. Owner communication was effortless. Highly recommend this house and Alyssa, the owner.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Blissful Vacation

This was the perfect house for our vacation! Sometimes you find that the pictures make a home look much bigger than it is. However, I found that to be the opposite with this home - it was very spacious! All 3 bedrooms have a lot of space and the upstairs room is larger than appeared in the photos. The home was clean, updated, and well-equipped with amenities. It was nice to not have to worry about bringing towels, linens, and beach chairs! Although on the bay side, I found the location very convenient. It was an easy walk to the beach and close to the grocery store. Alyssa was a wonderful host! Thank you for sharing your beach home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible Beach Get-Away

This Blissful Bayside Retreat was by far one of the best vacation stays we've had. Not only being in the middle of a pandemic & unsure of what places were safe to stay in, the communication from Alyssa was incredible. The photos were updated of the home. Each bedroom was listed. The view of the bay directly across the street was wonderful to take up to. Washer, dryer, every pot and pan you could imagine; they had. From beach chairs to badges, anything you might have forgot, they had. The beds were comfortable, the rooms were clean, bathrooms were sparkling. Only a 10 minute walk to the beach, ended up being a relaxing enjoyable one each time. The ACME is right up the street, in addition to liquor store, ice cream parlor and bank! Such a convenient location. Lastly, this house was one of the very few, which was pet friendly. My dog loved being here. Central air, hardwood floors, outdoor shower, with the bay across the street. Oh AND, wonderful neighbors. Very friendly, warm people & safe neighborhood. We will absolutely be back! Thank you Alyssa and Chris.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a blast for the Labor Day weekend. Location was amazing, across courts and beach walk of about 10 minutes. Outdoor shower came in handy and outdoor sitting was great. House came with some beach chairs as well which was a plus.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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