Amazing Waterfront w/ Large Dock & Swimming! Includes Kayaks

9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 9158 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Stone Harbor, NJ

Wetland's Institute6 min walk
Stone Harbor Beach3 min drive
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary3 min drive
Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)50 min drive

What a tranquil spot with great water options. We kayaked almost every day, quietly gliding near the nesting Laughing Gu...

Suzanne Z.

Aug 7, 2021

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outside Shower

Outdoor shower

Upstairs Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Outdoor shower

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

NOW BOOKING SUMMER 2024! Lovely waterfront home has uninterrupted views of marshlands. Swimmers will enjoy jumping off the dock into the swift current of the creek. Children can spend countless hours crabbing from the dock directly behind the house. Birders will enjoy frequent sightings of blue heron and white egrets. Or, launch our kayak directly off the dock and explore miles of waterways.

The property has two large docks with a swim ladder; the covered patio offers complete shade and respite from the sun; a rooftop deck offers spectacular views. The house is crisply decorated and has central air conditioning. After a long day at the beach, rinse-off in the enclosed, hot-water, outdoor shower to refresh before dinner. Enjoy a family BBQ (gas grill provided) and outdoor dining in the lovely backyard with incredible views. Large screen TV, cable, DVD/blu-ray player, high-speed Internet. Two kayaks (1 single, 1 double) will be available for use, as long as renters continue to treat them well and not lose the paddles :)

What to bring? Everything fun to take advantage of the waterfront location, e.g. kayaks, fishing rods, crab traps, water floats, umbrellas, beach chairs. For land-lovers, bring your bikes for biking up and down 7-Mile island.

Stone Harbors famous beaches are a 15 minute walk or 5 minute drive from the house. Quaint shops and lovely restaurants are a 10 minute walk into town. Walk across the street to the Wetlands Institute where children can enjoy many wildlife programs and touch animals in the live feeding tanks; adults can view the nearby nesting osprey, take back bay boat rides and enjoy lectures about the Wetlands. Cape May, an historic Victorian town, is a 20 minute drive south on the Garden State Parkway. Visit the Zoo, a 10 minute drive north on the Garden State Parkway. Take the kids to enjoy a day of amusement rides and water parks at the Wildwood boardwalk, 20 minutes south (rides appropriate for children ages 3+).

Beach passes required for those 12 and older from late May until early September. Four beach passes included.

The 3 boat slips on our waterfront are rented separately. These boat renters may walk thru the side of this property to access their boats during their stay.

No young adult groups and no pets, please. We look for renters who treat our home as if it were their home. Bring your own sheets, towels, toilet paper, paper towels, dish clothes, and napkins. Blankets and pillows provided. Cleaning service included in cost of rental. Saturday to Saturday rentals only. 1 week minimum.

50% is required with a signed lease. All balances must be paid in full 30 days prior to check-in. If reserving less than 30 days of start of rental, all payments due up-front. $75 booking fee. $75 per week accidental insurance fee. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE, BUT WE DO NOT DO NIGHTLY or PARTIAL-WEEK RENTALS.

This property books 8 months in advance, so don't delay in making your reservation! Repeat renters get first dibs on their previous year's week. I begin to take reservations in November for the following summer.

Keywords: House, Waterfront, Swim, Kayak, Fish, Boat

Property manager

Suzanne

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Non-swimmers must wear life jackets on the dock

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stone Harbor

Located in Stone Harbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wildwood Beach and Sea Isle City Beach, while Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park are popular area attractions. Travelling with kids? Consider Raging Waters Water Park and Cape May County Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Stone Harbor, NJ

What's nearby

Wetland's Institute - 6 min walk
Stone Harbor Beach - 3 min drive
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary - 3 min drive
Wildwood Boardwalk - 13 min drive
Wildwood Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

Cape May, NJ (WWD-Cape May County) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store - 15 min walk
Avalon Brew Pub - 4 min drive
Springer's Homemade Ice Cream - 17 min walk
Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - 17 min walk
Harbor Burger Bar - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Amazing Waterfront w/ Large Dock & Swimming! Includes Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Amazing Waterfront w/ Large Dock & Swimming! Includes Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Amazing Waterfront w/ Large Dock & Swimming! Includes Kayaks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Amazing Waterfront w/ Large Dock & Swimming! Includes Kayaks located?

This family-friendly Stone Harbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Wetland's Institute and Stone Harbor Beach. Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary and 7 Mile Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10 Excellent

Suzanne Z., Ashland, OR

7 Aug 2021

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

Waterfront Gem!

What a tranquil spot with great water options. We kayaked almost every day, quietly gliding near the nesting Laughing Gulls and Osprey. Both kids and adults enjoyed swimming off the dock. The house was very clean and accommodated our group nicely. I especially miss my morning coffee and my sunset cocktails on the dock, as egrets and skimmers hunt for their next meal. We will be back next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

18 Aug 2018

Vacationing At It's Best..

If you like the water and want spectacular views this is the place for you...We have spent three vacations in this home at different times of the year..Each time the weather was fabulous.. The house is clean, comfortable and well appointed. Everything is provided for your comfortable stay.. Walk to town, ride your bikes, kayak, fish, visit zoo and wetlands or just enjoy the peaceful sounds and sunsets on the bay...Not to forget the beach and it's many activities as well as quaint Stone Harbor.. Don't forget to catch dinner and a movie in SH it is the bomb..Speaking of catching we always go fishing and catch our flounder dinner and then some to take home... Looking forward to many more stays..

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Samuel F., Englewood, NJ

10 Nov 2017

Choice waterfront stay offers the best of Cape May

We have stayed at Suzanne’s Stone Harbor waterfront home three times, most recently in Oct./Nov. 2017. As always, her house is clean, cozy, welcoming, functional, easy; and at this season, all is quiet, everywhere. Inside: All beds are superbly comfy, as is furniture. The well-equipped kitchen pleases those preferring their own meals. The large den TV screen makes for fun sports watching, the living rooms screen is big enough for movies, and there’s a Roku device with plenty of free content and a fine sound system, too. At breakfast or lunch, one can watch snowy egrets plumb the shallows for eats, and observe the wind vs. tide upon the back bay waters. A modern laundry station fills any need. Outside: Nature’s secret – ocean water cools off slowly and is not yet cold in Oct./Nov., so you can still paddle/swim safely if you know what you’re doing. If it’s not too windy, the intrepid can still kayak off the back deck. (Hint: Call ahead to get the “Jersey Island Blueway” map for two bucks from Harbor Outfitters on the main drag.) Near high tide, one can swim at one’s own risk. In either case, just dress for the 63° water. Landlubbers can enjoy the deck chairs at water’s edge or table and chairs on the outdoor patio. We don’t outdoor grill, but it’s there for the sizzling. The area: Walking and hiking possibilities are unlimited -- from the door, walk through town to the ocean and endless beach in 20 minutes or explore back streets; short drives take you to paved boardwalks, national wildlife refuges, the Delaware Bay, and more. There is excellent, reasonably-priced seafood nearby for sit-down, take-out or cook-at-home (New-age-y Matthew’s in Cape May Court House, or longshoreman’s style Rick’s Seafood, take-out only in N. Wildwood). For family-styled/huge-portioned Italian, Nino’s in Cape May Court House is champion (among best eggplant parmiagiana we’ve had). A multi-screen theater is now open in town, 10 minutes’ walk from your door, the new library is open (renters can borrow videos/books/music). And in addition to, or as a break from, the seven Cape May wineries (Natali Vinyards is our fave), craft beer brew-pubs are proliferating (we got to four, of which we preferred Cold Spring’s lighter, traditional brews over the hop-heavy IPAS and porters we sampled at Cape May, Slacktide and Seven Mile breweries). The owner: Suzanne, though usually not local, is a thoroughly professional and responsible owner who palpably enjoys sharing her home.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

20 Nov 2016

Perfect nature-loving family retreat on the back bay

First of all, it took me a month to write this review because it is hard to describe the joy we continue to feel while staying in this home away from home that is perfectly situated just off the island on the back bay. 5 generations ago, our ancestors were among the first non-native settlers on 7 Mile Island.In fact, my cousin's great Aunt was the first baby born in Avalon. Her name was Avalon Corson Kandle, and her parents won the prize given to parents if the first baby born there--the prize was a free lot. My aunt's father and grandfather built a cottage across the bay on 88th Street in the mid '20s. So, you can understand how much the island means to me and the rest of my family. We have been renting homes on and off the island for decades, and this lovely home is the only one I wish to return to again and again. We also rented it in May of this year and will return next spring. The home is just the right size for a family and its guests. There are three bedrooms that sleep 6 upstairs, and a large dem/media room in the lower level that has a pull out FIFA, another sofa as well as a loveseat.The kitchen is extremely well equipped and the owners plan to remodel it in the near future. The patio area is perfect for barbecuing. They not only have a deck that offers a perfect launching place for kayaks and paddle boards, but they also have an upper deck with plenty of chairs and a table to enjoy the sunsets. There are kayaks that the owners generously provide, including a very comfortable tandem. The deck is great for fishing and the owners also provide crab traps. There is nothing like the calm quiet mornings out on the deck, not to mention the fantastic sunsets! We so appreciate being able to walk from the house to places such as the Wetlands Institute, located just across the street, and to stroll across the bridge into town. No need to search for a parking spot and keep feeding those meters! To readers who are not yet familiar with this wonderful island and surrounding area, some favorite places and activities we have enjoyed over the years include; the award-winning Cape May County Zok up the road in Cape May Court House, the Csoe May-Lewis Ferry, the Sone Harbor Point at Hereford Inlet, the Cape May slight House, the Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary, the Stine Harbor Museum, the alpaca farm in North Cspe May, the zlobster House Restaurant on Fisherman's Wharf in Cape May, charter fishing on the Never Enuf out of Avalon at the Avalon Fishing Center.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann W.

27 Sept 2015

Great family time!

We had a wonderful family vacation at this home in Stone Harbor. The home is well maintained and had everything we needed. The guys enjoyed fishing from the dock and setting crab traps. They caught shark and sea bass and had a good fight with some huge flounder! Use of the kayaks was another great perk. The view of the sunsets each evening was fantastic. The home is just over the bridge to town and the ocean beaches. We hope to return next year!

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne

Our family enjoying a boat ride on the inland waterway at sunset, 1/8 mile from the property.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I have been vacationing in Stone Harbor for over 25 years. Stone Harbor is a fantastic destination that offers something for everyone in the family. We enjoy motor-boating, sailing, windsurfing, kayaking and waverunning - all of which we can do right from the dock on our property. My daughter absolutely loves the beach and sailing. And, I enjoy window shopping in downtown Stone Harbor.

What makes this property unique

Our property is on a quiet cul-de-sac road overlooking an expansive marshland in Stone Harbor Manor. I can almost guarantee that we have the BEST view of any bayfront property in Stone Harbor. Most other Stone Harbor bayfront homes have views of other properties across the bay. I personally prefer to sip my pina coladas watching the sailboats in the distance and blue herons walking along the waterline. Our home has so much to offer including swimming, fishing, kayaking, and bird watching. We are located across from one of the largest Laughing Gull rookeries in the country, and we have Diamondback Turtles nesting directly in our yard! Town is a 10 minute walk and the beach is a 15 minute walk from the house.

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