Reviews

By Peter J.
#417. Our first local summer

I have grown up an hour from Belmar, Nj as the son of two educators. So, the thought of a week at the shore in September was never on our minds. With my son full virtual for school, this rental provided room for my parents, my mother-in law and our family (3). Four houses from the beach allowed for sun rises and moon rises, just a few blocks from Asbury Park gave us access to everything there without staying in the hustle of Asbury Park. The weather was amazing so beach days 6 out of seven that were enjoyed by all. Bathrooms were all renovated and beautiful. What a great week.

Stayed September, 2020

Thank you for your review. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our house and your time in Ocean Grove. We put in a good word for the weather!

Hope to see you again soon.

By jkelhart
#416. 5.5 Bath ave

This beach house was literally in the perfect location! It was super close to all the bars and restaurants in asbury, close to the beach, and easily accessible. Although the weekend we went it was way too cold for the beach, it would have been perfect. There were bikes, beach chairs, and badges for use provided by the house. Raj and Allecen were both very responsive and willing to help with anything at any time! They checked in and made sure we had everything we needed and even gave us some recommendations for places to eat/go. The house itself was perfect for 4 couples. We had plenty of space to spread out and hang out. We spent a lot of our time in the house and outside on the front porch and yard playing games and having a great time. The neighborhood itself was a little too quiet/judgy (neighbors specifically) for my opinion but I would still highly recommend it for anyone looking for a relaxing getaway at the beach!

Stayed September, 2020

By WilliamC600
#415. Charming Home with Great Location

5.5 Bath Ave offers spacious accommodations and a wonderful porch and balcony in a well appointed and maintained house only stones throw from the beach (literally) and a short pleasant walk from the historical Methodist congregation hall that is at the heart of Victorian Ocean Grove and delightful shopping and dining on Main Ave. We had a great 9 day vacation here

Stayed August, 2020

By carlacZ6227VT
#412. PERFECT GETAWAY!

Left on Sep 5, 2020 for a stay in Aug 2020
Our family had a wonderful week in this beautifully renovated Victorian home. The location four houses from the beach is amazing and we loved the two porches- the ground floor wonderful for morning coffee and the second floor deck perfect for winding down at the end of the day. Another plus was the 3 full bathrooms which guaranteed that no one got in each other's way. The dining room table seats at least 8-10 adults so we were comfortably able to have friends to dinner. The kitchen is small but clean and well equipped. Raj, who purchased the property a little more than a year ago, was incredibly responsive with every question and request. He wanted to make sure everything was right. He also has a house manager, Allycen, who is local, so there is someone there who can deal with anything that comes out. We appreciated the cleanliness of the place overall and that Raj generously offers six beach badges, which came in handy as beaches passes were in short supply this summer due to Covid. Thank you, Raj, for your hospitality! Hope to be back.

Stayed August, 2020

By Laura F
#407. Amazing Ocean Grove Stay

We just finished an amazing stay at this beautiful home in Ocean Grove. Just a few houses off the beach with a great covered front porch and a second floor uncovered porch. The inside of the home is immaculate and newly renovated. All linens were fresh and white. The home was incredibly clean and all of the bathrooms were updated. Would absolutely stay time and time again :). Highly recommend.

Stayed August, 2020

By Denise P.
#397. Perfect beach getaway!

My family and I had a great experience at this lovely home in Ocean Grove. The location was absolutely perfect, very walkable to all, the beach and boardwalk was steps away. Raj was a pleasure to work with. We look forward to returning next year!

Stayed July, 2020

By Departure 588
#381. Victorian Gem in Ocean Grove

We had a wonderful stay at 5 ½ Bath Avenue, a beautifully updated Victorian home in a great location. It’s only 3 houses from the beach and a short walk to Asbury Park. We brought our bicycles with us, but there were also two cruisers available for use. We rode and walked everywhere. We didn’t move our car once the entire time we were there!

Every room in the house has been updated, including the 3 full bathrooms. The new furnishings and décor give off a real beach feel while still maintaining the home’s Victorian charm. There was plenty of room for us to spread out and be comfortable. There’s also a porch and second floor deck. We really loved hanging out on the upstairs deck with the retractable awning and enjoying the beach views.

Allacen and Raj are super nice people too. They were informative and responsive to all our needs. It was a real a pleasure working with them.

We love vacationing in Ocean Grove with our family and this house is by far our favorite. We can’t wait to return to 5 ½ Bath!

Stayed August, 2020

Thanks for your kind comments. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We look forward to seeing you again.

By Donna L.
#378. Great times at 5.5 Bath Avenue!

Great times at 5.5 Bath Avenue!!!

Stayed July, 2020

Thank you. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.

By SiouxC32
#370. The Perfect Beach House

This is a lovely, clean and adorable Victorian four doors from the beach & boardwalk. We absolutely loved our stay here. We have stayed in Ocean Grove for a number of years, and this is definitely our favorite rental. For some reason the house just has good vibes – it’s so relaxing! With 4 bedrooms and two front porches to choose from (one for sunning on the 2nd floor, one for chatting, reading on the first floor) we had plenty of space to spread out as a family of four.

The house also has 3 full brand new bathrooms which were gorgeous – we were the first to use them! I love to cook and the kitchen had everything I needed which you don’t always find in a rental! Just bring your spices and groceries – it had the sharpest knives I’ve used anywhere, and that was such a pleasure.
I will say the stairs to the 2nd floor are a tad steep, no problem for us but for older folks it may be a slight problem. This is all to say that this is a well-maintained Victorian, and not new construction-so expect an historical home. The décor is clean, beachy and up to date. We loved the clean lines and white theme – it really made it feel open and inviting.
The best part of this house, however, is the location. Steps from the beach, downtown OG and Asbury’s great restaurants as well as a lively boardwalk, you won’t need a car once you arrive. My favorite activity is just walking around the neighborhood and looking at the houses and gorgeous gardens.

This home was such a pleasure it makes me hesitate to provide such a rave review – I’m afraid it won’t be available when we’re ready to return – and we will definitely be returning. The owner Raj and property manager Allacen were a pleasure to deal with- responsive, kind and accommodating. Thanks to them both for a lovely 2 weeks. Can’t wait to come back!

Stayed July, 2020

By 544izabelaa
#323. Absolutely perfect beach house

we rented this beach house and it far exceeded our expectations. The house is pristine with new renovations. It sleeps 8 people ! With 3 bathrooms. The proximity to the beach is perfect. We had a great time because of all of these accommodations. The owner and property manager were very kind and attentive.Looking forward to going to 5 1/2 bath.

Stayed July, 2020