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Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island

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A covered patio with outdoor furniture and a red umbrella, overlooking a lake with trees and a white fence.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a dining area, and a kitchen in the background.
A staircase with wooden steps and a black handrail, leading to a door with decorative glass panels.
A spacious living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, and a lamp. There is a dining area in the background with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a decorative stained glass light fixture.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Accommodating 10 guests, this vacation home features 4 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms. It offers opportunities for motorboating, hiking, and kayaking while providing lake views. Enjoy the patio and access to water sports, with golf courses nearby. Explore attractions like Regal Manahawkin and the Ocean Professional Theatre Company in the vibrant town center.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Washing machine
  • Patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Stafford Township, NJ
  • Place, Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Regal Manahawkin
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Stafford Performing Arts Centre
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

5 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 5

Soap · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island

Lakefront property! You will pull up to this property and be immediately swept away by the beauty of this private Lake. The house is fully stocked and spacious. Great for large groups! Whether you're in town for a dance and cheer competition or Friends Get-a-away this house has everything you need and more!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
This is a VERY quiet street - Outdoor quiet hours are 9pm. Neighbors are likely to call police if you are too loud.
Please Close all Exterior Sliding doors when you are not present in the room or in the house. (Please keep sliding doors closed on rainy days)
If its Locked...It's not for you...Please do not attempt to unlock locked doors, drawers or cabinets.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2509167vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manahawkin

Located in Ocean Acres, a neighbourhood in Manahawkin, this holiday home is next to a golf course and on the waterfront. Tucker's Island Lighthouse and Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen's Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Stafford Performing Arts Centre and Heritage Park Cultural Center. Eagleswood Amusement Park and WindBone Kiteboarding Kitesurfing are also worth visiting. Kayaking, rafting and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Stafford Township, NJ

What's nearby

  • Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Regal Manahawkin - 4 min drive - 4.5 km
  • beach near Heritage Park - 4 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Heritage Park Cultural Center - 5 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Stafford Performing Arts Centre - 6 min drive - 5.6 km

Getting around

  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Stafford Diner - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best of Both Worlds_Lakefront Getaway... 7 Miles from Long Beach Island located?

Located in Ocean Acres, this golf holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Hackensack Meridian Health Southern Ocean Medical Center and Fresenius Medical Care at Southern Ocean Medical Center. Regal Manahawkin and Manahawkin Health Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had 4 couples and 2 kids and plenty of room to enjoy time together and also separate depending on what was going on. I love to cook so made lots of our meals while we were there. Kids loved fishing and going out in the kayaks. Beautiful setting and quiet area. Very gracious host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake House

Always a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

It was a nice little hub for all of adventures during our stay. Was the perfect place to unwind after those long and eventful days.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Had an amazing time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you for joining us for your second summer at the Lakehouse! We love having your family and hope you will make this an annual trip!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The lake view was so relaxing. Couldn't have asked for anything else!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Celebrating Grandma!

Came for a long weekend to celebrate Grandma… location was absolutely perfect! BEAUTIFUL home and neighborhood on a lake, close proximity to everything, including beach! Such wonderful memories for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake house staycation

Always a pleasure! House is so peaceful with an excellent view. Can’t wait to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best vacation spot

The place was amazing to say the least, everything at the property was perfect. The owners were the best people I have ever had the pleasure to deal with. I wish I could rate this place higher because I definitely would. I can’t recommend this place enough. Definitely best place I have ever stayed!!!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding weekend

We had a wedding at LBI National and this location and house was perfect for the event. Very nice home! My family had a great time. Owner was very easy to contact and the communication was great. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family time

Had a great time. Weather was another story. Rained everyday. Having this great house gave everyone the space to spread out and enjoy being together. Theater room was great for movies, kids enjoyed games. Overall a great place to stay. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best family getaway for MDW!

Our families had such a great time bonding with one another, especially for our little ones. They had a lot of room to play with one another, as well as many games that were provided by our hosts. Our hosts were very easy & quick to communicate with and made our stay an extremely comfortable one! The house was accurately described and we were provided with extra treats as a delightful surprise! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Life saver!!

We rented another property that was horrible!!! This host went out of their way to prepare their home asap to save our vacation. And the property was even better than described! What a perfect location. Right on a calm lake with less than a half hour to the beach. Absolutely amazing!!! Great amenities, kayaks to use, huge tv. WiFi, games, very clean house! Couldn’t ask for anything more!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to book again!

So happy to have stayed here for my birthday. Although, it rained most of the day, our first day, the warmth of the house inside and the amenities (huge TV, fireplace and complimentary snacks and drinks) made it great to be indoors. Day two, was gorgeous and we all absolutely loved waking up to the view of the lake. The house is cozy and beautiful with plenty of gathering spaces and spaces for privacy (lots of bathrooms). Thank you Katty for being such a great host and sharing your home with us. We will be booking again and sharing our experience with friends. Michele
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So enjoyable!

Came in for Memorial Day weekend and meeting some new family members and we loved this property! It was well stocked in the kitchen and was close to many things to do! The hosts were amazing with communication, left little touches that went the extra mile like candies and snacks and a thank you note! Plus the take out menus were clutch too! Texted the day after we got there to make sure everything was going smooth and if we needed anything! Wouldn’t hesitate to rent again from them! We had a range of family that stayed from 2 infants to our adult children and no one was bored. They had the lake to watch/fish in and there was enough space to not be on top of each other! I think it is an important detail to note that each bedroom has an en suite bathroom and that was a tremendous bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing host and property! Would 100% book again, such a cool home and nicest most accommodating host.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Beautiful

Property was beautiful. The view was amazing. Very clean. Great communication with the owner. Felt like home away from home, everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic family getaway

Great for families to relax together. We loved kayaks and canoe on the lake and movie room at night. Lots of space. Great location to get to LBI. Katty and Eric were fantastic hosts. They were very responsive and gave us great tips about the area. We would definitely love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ocean Acres Lakehouse

Awesome place to stay and relax! Had a blast with friends! Very clean and accommodating....will do it again!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakefront Getaway

Lovely home, very accommodating owners, helpful that they included the basics of soap, shampoo, etc. We enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake House

I can not say enough good things about this host & their lovely home. Katie recommended amazing restaurants & things to do for us, and created a beautiful space for her guest! She really goes the extra mile to make you feel welcome. We had a friend reunion and it was the best of both worlds! We were able to go out and have a fun night on the town, and the second night we had a more relaxed night around their camp fire. If you are looking for a great weekend with friends or family this is the spot to be! Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved staying here.

Just a warm and inviting home. My friends and I loved the spacious community spaces but was excited that we could each have our own bedroom with an ensuite. The lake is absolutely beautiful and waking up to it each morning was an added bonus. The home included everything you need for a girlfriend getaway. Including special treats from the host. Absolutely coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great place with wonderful hosts

The house and property seemed a good fit for us. We asked a few questions, had a few special requests, and Katty & Eric gave us quick replies, were caring and enthusiastic about our visit. That never stopped. A truly lovely place which worked perfectly for our group of 8. While there we had a few more questions and requests and Katty immediately took care of everything for us. We prepared most of our own meals in the large fully equipped kitchen, but went out for a lovely dinner - there are some especially nice dining options just a few minutes away. We had a wonderful time, and will encourage others to take advantage, enjoying both this beautiful place, located in such a lovely setting, as well as such caring hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lakeside house

We had a wonderful stay at this house! Owner was very responsive and the house was great. She even left treats for us on arrival! Highly recommend. We went in February so no idea about swimming, but we took the kayak and the pedalo out on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Lake house

Beautiful property inside and out! The Velez’s are exceptional hosts. Home is perfect for a family get away on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2022
Thank you Dana for the wonderful review! We would be happy to host your family again.

About the host

Hosted by Katty and Eric velez

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Hello! We are the Velez Family! We found this home in middle of the pandemic. The calm waters spoke to our souls immediately providing a symbol of peace and escape from the uncertainty in the world. We have 3 teens and love taking trips together! The timeshare and VRBO type reservations have always been our favorites!

Why they chose this property

Every time we visit the lake house the blood pressure gets reset to NORMAL! We love it here and we are confident you will too! There is no bad seat in the entire house (in or out). Every area has been designed for relaxation, fun and distraction! Whether you are the Netflix and chill type of person or outdoorsy this property has it all for you!

What makes this property unique

Set on a private lake , you will enjoy the best of both worlds...Set out to the Beach for the day and come back and relax by the lake by night. Don't want to deal with busy beaches? Stay at the lake, BBQ, Sunbathe, relax and go paddle-boating instead. You cant make a bad call! Nearby Golf course offers day rates and Atlantic City is just 30mins away!

Please note some amenities may or may not be available for use by the tenant by no fault of the owner. This includes boats, firepit, paddles, bad weather, township restrictions etc. No refunds will be issued in the event an amenity cannot be made available.

PLEASE ALSO BE ADVISED: All Guest must fill out an Tenant Certification in Lieu of affadavit form for Stafford Township. This states there are no more than 12 persons allowed at the house also verifies your identity. This must be notarized and sent to your host Priort to Check in.

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