On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen

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A bedroom with a large window, a bed with nautical-themed pillows, a wooden headboard, and a view of the water.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a ceiling fan, a sofa, a coffee table, and a view of the outdoors.
A wooden deck with a white sofa and cushions, overlooking a calm body of water and a distant shoreline.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island, and a dining area with a bench and chairs.
A waterfront property with a dock, a covered outdoor seating area, and a two-story building with large windows and balconies.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach, waves and sand
    Guests enjoy the stunning beach views at this property.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Long Beach

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Stafford Township, NJ
  • Place, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Flamingo Miniature Golf Course
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Long Beach
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Manahawkin

Located in Manahawkin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Museum at Barnegat Light and Barnegat Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade. Ready for a night out? Consider Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences and the Lizzie Rose at 217. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.
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Stafford Township, NJ

What's nearby

  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Flamingo Miniature Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Long Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Brant Beach - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fantasy Island Amusement Park - 10 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger 25 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪How You Brewin? - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Joe Pop's Shore Bar & Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Boatyard - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen pet-friendly?

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

How much does it cost to stay at On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen?

As of 27 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen on 11 Jan 2027 start from AU$2,170, 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 On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is On the Bay! Pets OK. Beautiful sunsets from decks. Dock, Kayaks, Chef's kitchen located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Long Beach. Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade and Sandbar Golf are also within 2 miles (3 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. 63 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent time..beautiful.home. amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As soon as we walked into the living space of the house, we were immediately taken by the beauty of not only the house, but also the Bay, which is front and center from the living room and alcove, the master bedroom and bathroom - BEAUTIFUL! The decor of the house is lovely - it's exactly what you'd want in a house on the water. We appreciated the generosity of the hosts by making their toys available; bikes and kayaks. We had a WONDERFUL long Labor Day weekend and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was very comfortable and clean. The view of the bay from the main deck and the deck off of the primary suite were excellent. It was very relaxing to sit on the deck and enjoy the view and the wonderful weather we had with the quiet of Bonnett Island. It is very easy to access the main island so, we were just a short drive to the shops and restaurants. Emily was a fantastic host that had the house equipped with everything one would need for a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home is incredible. Fully stocked chefs kitchen was perfect for our family. The views of the bay were just stunning no matter what time of day. We were lucky enough to find this gem of a rental that allowed us to bring our big goofy dogs and the loved going on vacation with us. Perfect area to walk dogs around and very easy to navigate to and from the main island. Emily was super attentive and was available to answer any questions we had. It was truly a wonderful stay and I will definitely be looking to book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2026
❤️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique and cozy

Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet and Close

Loved our stay at Emily & Tony's. We were able to bring our pup with us and have a nice family Easter getaway. The location was perfect for a quiet but still close to the action in LBI. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 May 2025
It’s was a pleasure hosting you. Please come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best beach week

Truly one of the best beach weeks we’ve had. Bay side was perfect, quiet and relaxing. 5 min drive to the beach was easy. Plenty of parking even for a holiday weekend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Location and House - Great Time

We loved our stay, the house was a perfect fit and we loved all of the activities that are provided! The house is clean, updated and provides everything needed for a great beach vacation! We are excited for our stay again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home is lovely with a view of the Bay that can’t be beat. Master Bedroom Suite has a terrific bathroom with view. Kitchen is large and comfortable. Need to update the decking.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great view and location!

House had an amazing view! Kitchen has every appliance you may need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the Bay

Very relaxing nice stay on the bay. Emily was very nice and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

CBI

The bay views are spectacular!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

CBI

House is very clean and stocked with everything you could need. Views are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful CBI Stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay on CBI at this property. The bayfront home has a spectacular view and there is plenty to do. The house is fully equipped, clean and pleasant to live in. We enjoyed kayaking the small islands and watching the birds. The property manager is very kind and and accessible.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

lovely house in quiet neighborhood- easy to cross over to main area even on bikes

Had a problem with the fridge icemaker - that happens and owner was very concerned and responsive. I would definitely rent there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway - amazing views!

Emily was a fabulous host and her property is beautiful. House was well stocked and the view is amazing. We went during a winter weekend with a scary forecast and Emily was so helpful and very responsive. She offered an alternate date due to the storm but we decided to go and had a fabulous time experiencing the storm With a view. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

Emily is very kind and communicative! House is beautful situated on the bay with gorgeous views. The neighborhood is great. Everyone was so nice and welcoming while walking the island. Very quiet area! House was well-stocked with cleaning products, paper towels, etc. Lovely stay! Will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bayside Beauty

Loved this house. Best place we've stayed on the shore, (and we've stayed at many!) The house is really nice: bright, airy with high ceilings, modern design and great open kitchen. We loved the main deck off the living room and the mini deck just off the bedroom. Dock is super convenient for kayaking or even swimming in the bay (it's shallow but nice and warm). Tiny Cedar Bonnet Island is quirky and super convenient to LBI. The beach at Surfside, just 10 min away is gorgeous for walking and surprisingly quiet on weekdays in July. Host was helpful and AC worked great on a VERY hot humid week. We're coming back next year.
We spent most of our week on the deck. Wish I'd thought to take some pics with us in them!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Spring wedding

The house was clean and tidy. Enjoyed sitting in the living room in front of the lovely gas fireplace. . Unfortunately it is spring ant season and we had an invasion going on. ANT traps were set out . Also we started to barbecue steaks but the propane tanks were empty.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 May 2024
Thanks for being a great guest. I'm so sorry to hear about the gas! We have a spare in the shed. I've sent the pet-friendly exterminator over since it looks like this is a bad spring for ants.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Work/Pleasure Weekend

We were pleasantly happy to see the layout to be clean, comfortable, cozy, odorless, and tidy. The location on the bay was fantastic and the neighborhood was extremely quiet. The bay views were spectacular. The house is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, glasses, stemware, water toys, two bicycles, etc. Relatively new GE appliances and full size washer dryer. The area they use as a workstation was perfect for my purpose where I could see the bay and open the screen door. Plenty of room for outdoor seating and a small gas barbecue grill. The maintenance of the home was excellent. Definitely easy on/off the Causeway. We are looking forward to staying at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First time bayside

We all loved it. there was a constant breeze and the bay is so relaxing . It was great to have a dock that was easy to get our kayaks in and out of. The bay is a great place to kayak. Our weather was quite nice for most of the time for kayaking. the home was nice. We enjoyed the space, the upgrades and the decks. the one problem we had was the cat hair and dirt on the white cushions. We ended up using all the blankets to cover the cushions. When we cleaned before leaving we cleaned up many 'dust bunnies' in every room. We would have done a better job if there was a vacuum cleaner. the small Dyson lost power after 10 minutes and we couldn't figure out how to open the dirt chamber. The island was really small. We all like to walk and there wasn't much land to do that. Otherwise the island was really quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Views- Small Neighborhood

My family and I really enjoyed our week on Cedar Bonnet Island. We were close enough to the island to enjoy those amenities but far enough away to relax right on the quiet of the water. The neighborhood is small, roads narrow, and sometimes difficult to navigate. The house is beautiful and views equally breathtaking. We thought we were in heaven. However, the fridge needed a new filter, so ice was a precious commodity. The bikes were not usable and due to the holiday weekend, the recycles were overflowing before we even moved in taking up space in the driveway. If someone was stopping by or dropping something off the neighbors were yelling at us within minutes. The neighbors greeted us upon our arrival with “Hello Renters” which felt awkward. We have been coming to LBI for than 20 years. This was our first time on Cedar Bonnet. We enjoyed our visit and appreciate the lovely home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house on the bay

There are so many positive things to say about this rental house. The house itself is decorated beautifully. The layout works perfectly with three bedrooms on the second floor and the kitchen and living room in the first floor. A large deck, perfectly outfitted is off the living room and a smaller deck off the master bedroom. The first floor deck saw much use during our trip as the central location for everyone to congregate and relax. The glass walls give you the sense of having the open water right at your fingertips. The house itself is so well equipped that we ended up leaving much of what we brought in the car. Especially when it came to kitchen and cooking items. There are many tv and streaming options if you do happen to get a rainy day. The sleeping accommodations were extremely comfortable and the master bathroom looks to have recently been renovated with care. We loved the nautical theme. Walk in shower and hot tub bath. For those worried about not being on the ocean. We didn’t miss it. We spent many hours using the paddle board and kayaks and just exploring the bay. We also caught enough crabs off the dock for two meals while there. Other outdoor games were provided and kept everyone busy. If you do feel the need to go to the ocean it’s a short bike or car ride over the bridge. Easily accessible and 6 beach tags made it easy for the kids when they did decide to go there I’m sure I’m missing something but I’d just say that we’ve rented a number of houses on LBI and this was our favorite and nicest. Family came to visit and raved about the house. You’d have a hard time finding a nicer house and a better lbi experience. Oh and communicating with Emily was extremely easy and she was very accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2023
Thanks Mike! It was our pleasure to have you stay. Thanks for the great review. Emily
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful stay at this beautiful waterfront home in Long Beach Island! The location was perfect—peaceful, relaxing, and just a short drive to the beach. We loved sitting by the water with our morning coffee and watching the sunsets in the evening.The home was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a great family vacation. It was the perfect place to reconnect, make memories, and simply enjoy being together. Our youngest had the best time in the ocean, and it was so special having our family under one roof.The host was thoughtful and responsive, making the entire experience easy from check-in to check-out. We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing LBI getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful stay at this beautiful home on Bonnet Island! The location was perfect—centrally located to all the beaches, restaurants, and activities that Long Beach Island has to offer, yet tucked away in a peaceful setting.One of our favorite parts of the week was relaxing on the deck and enjoying the spectacular sunsets each evening. We also loved having direct access to the water from the private dock, where we spent hours kayaking and paddle boarding.The home itself was immaculate, beautifully decorated, and well maintained. It was clear that the owners take great pride in their property. The hosts were also a pleasure to work with—friendly, responsive, and accommodating from the time we booked through our departure.We couldn't have asked for a better vacation rental and would happily stay here again. We highly recommend this home to anyone looking for a relaxing and memorable Long Beach Island getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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