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Steps from the pristine Gardens beach. A rare find. Welcome to The Seagate.

Holiday home with kitchen, steps from Ocean City Beach

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Welcome to The Seagate
Just steps to the beach
Hang your hat, kick off your shoes and get ready to relax!
Open concept living
Light and airy

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 10204.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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  • Place, Ocean City Boardwalk
  • Place, OC Waterpark
  • Place, Lucy the Elephant
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Steps from the pristine Gardens beach. A rare find. Welcome to The Seagate.

Escape the ordinary in this super-clean, beautifully decorated, single family home on a quiet street in the Gardens. Feel the breeze as you enjoy the calming sound of surf and the ocean views from the upper deck. After sunrise yoga on the beach, walk along the ocean with your morning Nespresso. This home has everything you need. Just bring your bathing suit!

Enjoy 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and 2200 sq. ft. of open concept living with plenty of space to spread out. Dine inside or out, serve meals with ease in our large chef’s kitchen with Gaggenau appliances. Or for the outdoor chef, the 6-burner stainless steel grill awaits. There is plenty of room for lounging, al fresco dining or just a little quiet time.

The setup is convenient with kitchen, living room, three bedrooms and laundry on first floor, providing easy access for guests who have difficulty navigating steps. The upper level boasts a large bedroom with master bath, entertainment area with vaulted ceiling, wet bar and large deck with ocean views.

Traveling with children? Plenty of sleeping and hang out space on first floor. Have little ones that need to sleep in the same room as their parents? Two bedrooms are ready with rollaway beds.
Short on car space? Just bring your overnight bag. Yoga mats, boogie boards, bikes, beach gear and beach tags are ready for your vacationing pleasure. Plenty of family games to enjoy on cool summer nights.
Do you have a fur baby? No need to leave your pup behind. Dogs are welcome.
Return from the beach to find a refreshing, private outdoor shower. Hardwood floors throughout make cleanliness a breeze and linens are provided.

Whether from an hour away or half a world away, The Seagate is a special retreat. A short ride from New York, Philadelphia or DC, and you’ll experience a reprieve from the fast pace of everyday life. Visitors from abroad who want to experience it all can make The Seagate home base in the quaint seaside town of Ocean City established two centuries ago.

This is what our first guests in December 2020 had to say: "We LOVED your place!! We have rented places in Ocean City for 12 plus yrs but your place was hands down the best, a 5 star hotel with all the amenities. The house was clean, fresh, nicely decorated and well stocked. Good location too. We will definitely be back."

Since 2002, we’ve called the The Gardens of Ocean City our second home, where we savor the peacefulness of the shore as a retreat from our busy lives. We are thrilled to share the experience with others at The Seagate. Enjoy the tranquility of the sea, children playing in the sand, the topnotch restaurants of Margate, the fun of the boardwalk and best of all, making special memories with family and friends. We hope you enjoy your time in Ocean City as much as we do! Follow us on Instagram @theseagatehouse.

Sleeps 10
Bedroom layout
• Bedroom 1 – 2nd floor 1 King bed with ensuite bath
• Bedroom 2 – 1st floor – Queen bed with ensuite bath
• Bedroom 3 – 1st floor – Queen bed
• Bedroom 4 – 1st floor - 2 Twin beds
• 2 Twin roll away beds
Queen Sleeper Sofa in Living Room

Additional Full Bath - 1st floor hallway
Additional Half bath – 2nd floor hallway
Nespresso machine, Keurig machine, 10 cup coffee maker, tea kettle
High speed wireless internet, cable television
Central air conditioning
6-burner gas grill and small charcoal grill
3 hair dryers
Off street parking for four cars
Two car garage
Beach chairs, tags, towels, and toys
No smoking property

Other important information

By booking, you are agreeing to the terms and conditions of the short-term rental agreement provided to you. Please be sure to read the agreement as it provides important information about your obligations.

Ocean City, NJ is a "dry town" and as such, no alcohol is sold on the island and consumption of alcohol is not permitted in public places on the island.

The home is not suitable for noisy parties as the neighborhood is quiet with very few rental properties.

Once you arrive, there is a Welcome Document that provides additional helpful information about the home.

Please note: We only rent through VRBO. Anything else is a scam.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
3 baby gates provided
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Up to 2 dogs are welcome with one-time fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

About the area

Ocean City

Located near the beach, this holiday home is in Gardens, a neighbourhood in Ocean City. Atlantic City Boardwalk and Ocean 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 Carey Stadium, or consider a night out at Bader Field.
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Ocean City, NJ

What's nearby

  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • OC Waterpark - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Lucy the Elephant - 10 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Tropicana Casino - 18 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 25 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Johnson's Popcorn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪George's Candies - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Oves Beach Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Browns Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps from the pristine Gardens beach. A rare find. Welcome to The Seagate. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Steps from the pristine Gardens beach. A rare find. Welcome to The Seagate.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps from the pristine Gardens beach. A rare find. Welcome to The Seagate.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Steps from the pristine Gardens beach. A rare find. Welcome to The Seagate. located?

Located in Gardens, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ocean City Beach and Malibu Beach Longport Dog Beach. Ocean City Boardwalk and Carey Stadium are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 117 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 117 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home well appointed and a wonderful location In the north end beach block. We enjoyed a wonderful October visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

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

Fantastic

Beautiful home and a great time staying in OC!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth D.

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

Great beach access

Great property for multiple families. The two living spaces and separate floors offered privacy for our sibling trip. We enjoyed watching sunrises and sunsets on the beach which is steps away. The house has everything you need for a great beach vacation. We rode bikes to the boardwalk and we walked (only 1 mile) The house was very clean and comfortable. Great spot.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Turkey Day

Great location and house. Perfect to spend the holidays. Host was great and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Wonderful beach house

We had a great time in this beautiful beach house. We loved the location and enjoyed taking walks with our dog. The house is very nicely stocked and we enjoyed having the two separate tv rooms.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Spring getaway!

We enjoyed the week at seagate - perfect relaxing days - weather was great! The house fit our family needs perfectly! The dogs enjoyed too!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann H.

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

Christmas in OC

Good space, close proximity to the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P., Levittown,Pa

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

Fantastic place!

This house was just wonderful! Perfect location, gorgeous house, clean and every amenity possible! We loved walking our pups around the beautiful neighborhood and enjoyed easy access to the beach! Chris was a great host and easy to contact with any questions! Loved our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

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

Girls weekend

Beautiful home. Fully stocked with everything you would want and more. Owner very helpful and easy to contact. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larissa C.

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

Seagate

This property is spacious, with modern amenities. The neighborhood is quiet and lovely with the beach just a few steps away. It was perfect for our stay and we wished we had another week! We wouldn't have changed a thing.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Everything was wonderful

We had a lovely time at this property. It was a beautiful home in a gorgeous neighborhood. Just right for us. No yahoos! Spotlessly clean and we were so happy linens were included. Def would love to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn I.

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

Another great stay!

We had another awesome week at the Seagate. It’s a beautiful property in a great location and all you have to do is unpack. The host (Chris) provides everything you could possibly need for a great stay. The Seagate is truly in a class by itself. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie K., United States

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

The Seagate is Special

Our second stay at the Seagate and have already booked a third. Everything was perfect and our guests enjoyed this classic Ocean City Gardens home. Amenities are particularly appreciated by those of us who fly across the country to visit our favorite family resort.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C., Easton, Pa

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

Beautiful!

We enjoyed our time at Seagate. The house is as pictured, beautiful, spacious and clean. The towels and sheets being provided is a big plus (no more lugging them along). The neighborhood was nice and quiet, and only steps to the beach. We have already booked our stay for next year. We are excited to go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet spot

We rented the house for an extended stay so family could come and enjoy time at the shore as their schedule allowed. The house is in a great neighborhood and close to the beach for walks anytime. We also enjoyed the closeness to Margate for dinners out. Having the sheets, towels and hair dryers provided is very convenient. Chris was very responsive if we had questions. We enjoyed our time at Seagate!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily D.

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

Wonderful Home in the Gardens

Seagate had everything we could have possibly needed! Our family (and pup) had the best stay. We loved having two floors to spread out and the bedrooms were all spacious and comfortable. We enjoyed eating dinner on the upper deck with the ocean in our site. The neighborhood is so quiet and beautiful. We loved riding the bikes to the beach and the boardwalk. There's not one thing that could have been improved. The stay was perfect and we're so thankful!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mare E.

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

Beautiful property and location!

The seagate house was so accommodating and cozy...spacious rooms and all the comforts of home! Coffee lovers are all set as there are options for everyone’s preferences :) Owners are very responsive and attentive. Our pup had the best week soaking up the sun on the top deck and running on the beach. The dog beach is a 4 min drive over the bridge and we met many friendly dogs and owners. So nice to have bikes available to use which we rode almost daily. Thank you Chris and Cathy!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Maryellen W.

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

Just What the Doctor Ordered

From the moment that I pulled up to the house and saw the proximity to the ocean, I was sold. When I walked into the house and looked around, I had a huge smile on my face. The house was perfect for my family, which included myself, children, spouses, grandson and a dog. Well stocked kitchen, spacious bedrooms, expansive upstairs with large TV, deck where you can actually SEE the ocean and hear the waves. We enjoyed the beach, long walks through what may be the loveliest section of OCNJ, the boardwalk, bike rides, burgers on the grill and of course fudge :-). I look forward to booking again next year and highly recommend this home. Maryellen Walter
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jody G.

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

Refreshing Beach vacation

This is a beautiful accommodation with excellent amenities. We spent a wonderful, peaceful week here. The house is very close to a wide open, unspoiled beach with nesting pipers and terns. The ocean is also visible from the upper deck, where you can hear the waves at night. The house interior was very clean and fresh. The kitchen was well kept with excellent appliances. The bedrooms were bright and spacious, and the common spaces had comfortables couches and huge TVs - Perfect for families. Finally, a big THANK YOU to the owner, Chris. He was very responsive, helpful and maintained excellent communication throughout our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

Fantastic Property on Private Beach

We really enjoyed our stay. The owner is exceptionally responsive to any issues that unavoidably occur at rental properties. He lives within 5 minutes of the property and is willing to stop by to help out, but he does not intrude on your privacy. My brother in law needed to work remotely while at the property and the upstairs is practically an entirely different home which allowed him the quiet and space to work while the remainder of us vacationed on the first floor. My brother in laws work required high band width internet and the Comcast high speed supplied by the owner met his needs with no issues or lagging. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lakshmi B.

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

Change the name to Paradise

If you are reading this review, I strongly encourage you to stop right here and just go book this home before it is filled up. This is a spacious, well appointed, elegant and thoughtfully put together home. It is not full of clutter like “Live Laugh Beach” signs everywhere. I had two small dogs, two children and my partner with me. We were all very comfortable in this home. The upstairs and downstairs rooms have very nice mattresses and rooms with plenty of storage. The laundry facilities are just at the back. There’s plenty of room for dogs to run around in the back and for multiple cars in the driveway. The balcony upstairs is absolutely lovely to have a glass of wine on and look at your pictures from the day at the beach. The beach is only steps away and gloriously on the quieter side. Surf Beach is a two minute drive away and you can walk along the shore front between those points. This home is impeccably clean. I cannot stress to you how spotless the home was, and we thought the linen service was excellent as well. The owners have left smart touches all over the home, such as USB ports for easy charging and smart TVs throughout the home. This is a FABULOUS find. The street is gorgeous and quiet and all the neighbors are incredibly friendly. It is a very pet friendly neighborhood. We hope to be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marylynn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful as usual!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very clean. Host was very accommodating. View of the beach was great. Our dog enjoyed her stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eileen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house - excellent host. Loved being close to the beach - kitchen laid out very odd, not a full size oven and a little tricky getting everything working. It was a great week though and thank you to Chris for allowing us to rent your wonderful beach house. And for saving the day with the grill - much appreciated!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned from our 4 week stay at The Seagate. The property was perfect for our party of 10! It was stocked with everything we could have possibly needed and more. Check in and check out were a breeze and the house was spotless upon our arrival. We had a couple very small issues that were addressed immediately. Chris and his family were excellent hosts. I highly recommend a stay at “The Seagate.”
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2025

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