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Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Porch or veranda

Explore the area

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Wildwood Crest, NJ
  • Place, Centennial Park
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwood Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Wildwoods Convention Center
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly

About this space
Welcome to Crocus by the Sea in Iconic Wildwood Crest! We have 4 apartments we rent all pet friendly and 3 blocks to the beach. Our 1st floor charming 3-bedroom, newly renovated 2-bedroom side cottage, 2nd floor 2-bedroom Sea Breeze Bay and 2nd floor 2-bedroom Ocean Serenade. Our house is a 100-year-old home with a Victorian front porch. You will have the feeling of a Cape may bed and breakfast only you get the whole apartment BUT with a wonderful free beach, its very large for playing ball, flying a kite and just relaxing, you can walk out 50 feet with no drop off or erosion. We also have portable toilets for your comfort and did I mention no beach tags and it free.
We rent Saturday to Saturday from July 4 to August 29. For Barefoot concert weekend there is a 4-night minimum and Memorial Day and Labor Day weekend we have a 3-night minimum. Rest of the year 2-night minimums.
All the apartments have been renovated in the last 7 years. New kitchens and baths, central air and washer and dryer etc. Ocean serenade and Sea Breeze bay have a beautiful porch with rocking chairs and a table for your breakfast lunch or happy hour. You each get you own side of the porch which has ocean views and a nice breeze.
We are walking distance to everything, boardwalk, Playground for kids, bike rentals and the bike path, bakery, ice-cream, church, restaurants. Saturday night entertainment at the parks AND in the summer months there's fireworks every Friday night. New for this year is our enclosed outdoor shower.
We have a 2-dog max with a 25-pound limit per dog. We do not rent to tenants if they are under 25 unless they are with their family as we are a family rental place. And sorry but we don't supply sheets and towels BUT we are partnering with Chrissy from Island Best Rental to rent sheets, towels, beach chairs, toys for the kids and pretty much anything you need for the beach contact her at chrissy@dontpack.com put the link "Crocus" for a 10% discount. Also please check the additional rules section.
Thanks Pete & Beth

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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

About the area

Wildwood Crest

Wildwood Crest is home to this apartment. Wildwood Boardwalk and Washington Street Mall are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Wildwood Beach and Cape May Beach. Morey's Piers and Doo Wop Experience are also worth visiting.
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Wildwood Crest, NJ

What's nearby

  • Wildwood Crest Tennis Center - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Centennial Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Wildwood Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wildwoods Convention Center - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Morey's Piers - 19 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sun'z Up Cafe - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Ravioli House - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mulligans Pub - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Crest Coffee Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Marvis Diner - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly?

As of 3 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly on 4 May 2026 start from NZ$339, 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 Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly?

This property doesn't offer parking.

What time is check-in at Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crocus by the Sea Ocean Serenade close to everything free beach and pet friendly located?

Situated in Wildwood Crest, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Scoop Taylor Park, Wildwood Boardwalk, and Wildwoods Convention Center. Five Mile Beach and Wildwood Crest Tennis Center are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, pet friendly, super quiet and clean. Perfect for my family of 5 and little pup. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the perfect location for both the beach and boardwalk. A great bonus that it is also pet-friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Loved this place

This was a wonderful stay in Wildwood! Will definitely be returning for another stay! Great hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy access to beach and boardwalk. Clean basic accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie C.

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

Great time

The whole stay was wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bridget S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second time staying at this property and we enjoyed it very much. It was a great location that was in walking distance to the beach and boardwalk. The property was extremely clean and I appreciated it being pet friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week at Crocus by the Sea! It's a great location close to the beach and many dog friendly places. Nice and roomy, our suite was comfortable for the 3 of us plus the pup! The owners are awesome!!! They were very friendly and easily accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ana R.

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

Weekend trip

The place was comfortable, great distance from everything. The check in/out was great. The host responded to everything quickly. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen H.

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

Beautiful property

Host is very accessible.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alissamarie D.

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

Birthday weekend

House was a steal and we loved our time there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn G.

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

Wildwood crest at the crocus by the ocean

This place was gorgeous… beach themed apartment which made it very cozy… loved having a washer and dryer… Peter and wife were very friendly and answered any questions very promptly… will definitely be back next year as everything is in walking distance too.. amazing place ❤️❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Josh F.

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

Nice place within walking distance to the beach

Our family and dog had a nice stay at Crocus by the Ocean. It’s a short walk to Wildwood beaches and a 25-minute drive to Stone Harbor. The host was nice and responsive to communication. It was a nice neighborhood to walk to dog in! The only negative was we had to keep the A/C low to keep the rooms cool (could use more ceiling fans).
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

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

BCMF 2025

The condo was the perfect size for the 4 of us. Pete & Beth allowed us to check in early so we could be sure to be settled for heading to the festival. We had no complaints. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Amy K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Family weekend

Cute place but too small for 5. The “no fees”meant we had to provide all linens and toiletries. Cumbersome for flying. The host was/is a great communicator, but when booking I did not notice the lack of linens and paper products. Had the basics and was in a great neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by peter hagedoorn

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Why they chose this property

This is a 100 year old house that we bought and we have remodeled the whole place. The best amenity is that we are 10 minutes or less to everything, Beach, boardwalk, playground, bike rentals, bakery, mini golf ,duffers, primo hoagies ,jelly fish cafe, tennis, pickle ball ,basket ball courts, library, bandanas, church across the street, police station and many breakfast and lunch cafes One amenity we don't offer is sheets and towels sorry about that

What makes this property unique

My property is unique because it is a 100 year old house in wildwood crest on a quiet one way street. It is like staying at a bed and breakfast in cape may but you get our wonderful free beach and boardwalk.

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