I am not much of a reviewer, but this beach house pulled me out of my shell! From the moment I saw this listing, it was different from the hundreds of others I had scanned. The owners put real thought into the house's construction and decor and even the pictures they chose for the listing. It seemed like the perfect cozy beach house for a young family like mine. We were not disappointed - the house was all it appeared and more! Here's why:
1. Vince Favorito, the owner, is fantastic. He scheduled a call with us the day we booked - he was friendly, kind and thoughtful and also very practical. Vince called us days before the trip and on the day we arrived and left, so that logistics were easy and all transitions smooth.
2. The house is much closer to the beach than the VRBO map seems to indicate, literally two houses from the ramp to the Boardwalk (a central feature of Point Pleasant that has its pluses and minuses depending on your tastes but you do have to cross it to get on the beach - a mere 30 second crossing whether you go right or left off the ramp). The beach itself is glorious, clean, inviting for every beach activity you have in mind, or just to soak up endless quantities of sun, sand and breezes. Late afternoon is especially lovely for pictures.
3. The house was spotless on check-in, and looks brand new inside and out. The decor is bright and positive, lots of beachy touches all in very good taste. Couches are smartly laid out on the first floor to maximize comfortable space to play games (the Favoritos supply a bunch of great ones) or watch TV (nice flatscreen with satellite cable) and a spacious rustic dining area, and a large island with ~3 tall chairs and an overhang for sitting . Kitchen is perfect, granite counters, nice new cabinetry , iron stovetop range, and had all the cutlery, flatware, bowls and pans we could need.
Rooms are nice - a touch on the small side for two adults, and some additional window treatments upstairs would help futon sleepers - but we all slept comfortably.
4. The roof deck with high end BBQ, table and chairs, BOSE sound system (tying in via app to the downstairs receiver!) and ocean view is all you could ask for coming home from the beach. Survey the quiet neighborhood, feel the breeze, eat sizzling food from the grill, sip rose', dance as the sun sets.
5. All the thoughtful touches. Great outdoor shower, porch space for beach stuff, many well placed hooks, much more.
Great find. Special place.