The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!

6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12223 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bay Head, NJ

Point Pleasant Beach15 min walk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk2 min drive
Jenkinson’s Aquarium3 min drive
McGuire Air Force Base (WRI)52 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Kick off your shoes and come on in! Our absolutely charming, historic house is truly one of a kind. This is one of Bay Head's original houses and has been well maintained and newly renovated. We have lovingly kept everything as original as possible while adding all the modern conveniences needed.
The large kitchen honors its original layout and includes new cabinets, appliances and flooring. The newly renovated upstairs bathroom and new powder room on the first floor are up-to-date with an antique flair. A second bathroom upstairs features new fixtures and new glass enclosed shower. The woodwork in the house was done by expert craftsmen of its day and remains an artistic treasure.
All mattresses and bedding are new and comfortable. Washer/dryer and outdoor shower are new additions. The old-fashioned rocker front porch offers ocean breezes, a lake view and great people-watching. You'll find that the neighborhood is quiet yet interesting, beautiful, and convenient to everything. This home is truly a treasure which we hope you will appreciate as much as we do. Welcome to 41 Harris and to Bay Head, which some call "Nantucket to the South".

Property manager

Evy

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Original 1917 home recently renovated with charm intact.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Pillows, bed linens, and towels are not included. We can put you in touch with a local linen supply company for rental options.

Families only. No unrelated groups unless authorized by owner.

Fireplace is for decoration only and not to be used.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bay Head

Located in Bay Head, this holiday home is near the beach. Shoppers can check out Jenkinson's Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Point Pleasant Beach and Ortley Beach. Jenkinson's South Amusement Park and Jenkinson’s Aquarium are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling.

Bay Head, NJ

What's nearby

Bay Head Beach - 4 min walk
Point Pleasant Beach - 15 min walk
Jenkinson's Boardwalk - 2 min drive
Jenkinson's South Amusement Park - 3 min drive
Jenkinson’s Aquarium - 3 min drive

Getting around

Belmar, NJ (BLM-Monmouth Executive) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 17 min walk
Hoffman's Ice Cream - 2 min drive
Joe Leone’s Italian Specialty Store - 3 min drive
Last Wave Brewing Company - 3 min drive
Berritazza Cafe - 2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Best of Both Worlds! Casual beach house living with all the modern updates! located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Bay Head Beach and Point Pleasant Beach. Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey and Ocean Care Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

29 July 2023

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

Perfect Bay Head location

Great place for friends to relax and is close to anything you need in Bay Head while just a block and a half from the beach. Owners were great to deal with. Can’t wAit to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

JOHN M.

6 July 2023

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

Dishonor by the sea.

There was only 1 indoor shower in this 6 bedroom house. The second bathroom had a shower under construction needing a glass enclosure. When I booked this property 5 full months before our rental began I explained to the owner that the second shower was a necessity for our reunion party of 10 and it would be a 'deal breaker' (my exact words) if they could not meet this requirement. My sister who inspected the property several months after the booking reiterated my exact words and again there was agreement with the owners. Despite our verbal agreement and without any notice from the owners in advance of the last cancellation date, when we arrived for our vacation there was still only 1 indoor shower. The owners were unwilling to discuss even a reasonable accommodation in the form of a rental reduction for their failure to provide the second shower. They further denied that I ever said this would be a 'deal breaker'. My advice to anyone who rents this property is to get everything in writing from the owners, who cannot be trusted to honor a verbal promise.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eileen M.

6 Aug 2022

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

Annual Family Beach Vaca

We couldn't have had a better time - the house was great! All were very happy with our time in Bay Head!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Blooming Grove, NY

16 July 2022

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

Great beach vacation.

Our second year at this property. Excellent for our family! Beautiful house close to beach. Great kitchen well stocked with all cooking supplies Large backyard to have family dinners and play games like corn hole! Loved the front porch. Bakery and restaurants and small store a short walk away Owner responds quickly to questions. The only down side was construction at the property behind that was noisy all day. We would definitely return and recommend!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G., Blooming Grove, NY

22 Aug 2021

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

Amazing Bay Head

Beautifully restored 1880s home with all the modern conveniences! A great kitchen. Plenty of bedrooms for our group of 12. A short walk the the beach that is very quiet. A shaded back yard with a grill which was perfect for family dinners outside and lawn games! The house came with all you could need- the kitchen equipped with all items, bicycles, beach chairs, board games etc! Bay Head is a lovely community quiet with much to walk to! (Restaurants and Muellers bakery and Burkes market!) We were close enough to point pleasant boardwalk for those who wanted to go as well! Highly recommend ! Laura was pleasant and knowledgeable and available if needed!

About the host

Hosted by Evy

I have deep roots to the shore area where I have summered since I was a young child. My 5 children and 13 grandchildren have carried on the tradition of family summers at the shore. And, as founder of the Bay Head Historical Society, I appreciate the architecture and history of this house. It is a very special place.

What makes this property unique

One of Bay Head's original houses that has been well maintained and newly renovated. Built in Princeton in the late 1880's and moved to Bay Head in the early 1900's, this home belonged to one of the early settlers of Bay Head. It remained the summer home of the original family until 2017. Prime location on quiet side street just 6 houses from the beach, 3 houses from the lake. Water views and walking distance to shops, restaurants, and NYC train.

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