The original house was purchased in 2010. It was actually two houses. The front house was a true beach shack and was attached to the house which currently stands next door. The back house, (affectionately named, The Love Shack), was directly behind it. The love shack was a converted garage with a screened in porch. Very rustic, but very charming!
In October of 2012, Superstorm Sandy made landfall on the Jersey coastline. Star Jet roller coaster, which was on Casino Pier in Heights, was taken by Sandy and submerged into the ocean. The area saw massive devastation. Many, many families lost their homes that had been in their families for decades.
The bay entered our little beach shack on one side, and exited it on the other. The house saw significant damage. The Love Shack took in 5 feet of water, picking up the furniture and redistributing it.
The homes were beyond repair and quickly condemned. After 6 years, the property was finally cleared and we were able to break ground Memorial Day Weekend 2018.
Almost 1 year to the day, we celebrated new beginnings at The Tide Came Inn. We hope you’ll find your stay warm and inviting, and we hope you fall in love with Seaside Park, as much as we have.