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Bottom floor of duplex.
Close to downtown.

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Stone Harbor, NJ

Stone Harbor Beach4 min walk
Wetland's Institute19 min walk
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary2 min drive
Millville, NJ (MIV-Millville Municipal)51 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

Very nice house. All was good except the noise level from city street sweepers at 5:30 every morning. Very annoying. Tha...

Renee D.

Sep 2, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

"Life Is Swell" Duplex - Walking Distance To Beach & Downtown!

Nice 4 bed/ 2 bath bottom floor duplex (sleeps 8) in the middle of everything in Stone Harbor. Literally, you can park your car and leave it for your whole stay and walk everywhere. Two blocks to the beach, block and a half to downtown shopping & restaurants, across the street to school and park, 1 block from library and yoga studio. Remodeled kitchen, bathrooms and mudroom are practically brand new. Kitchen is gorgeous and dining table holds 8 people. Nice deep bath tub in one bathroom. Our new laundry/mud room will help you keep organized and clean. Our front porch overlooking 94th street and school is a shaded oasis with curtains, comfortable outdoor furniture and dining area. Our large rear yard deck surrounded by a beautiful garden has outside shower, gas grill & plenty of space for all to enjoy. Have fun with outdoor swing, hammock, and biminy game (hook game).

We are happy to share our fun things - we have plenty of beach toys and boogie boards, games, toys, DVD's, CD's, books, etc. Take advantage of Stone Harbor's weekly family events and activities that are all walking distance: Monday family night at the firehouse, Wednesday movie night on the school yard, Thursday tours at the firehouse, and Sunday morning farmer's market. For adults, there's plenty of wonderful restaurants, bars, and great workout classes. Stone Harbor Rec Center also offers tons of programs for kids and adults.

Bedroom 1: King Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4: 2 Single Beds (Bunk Bed)
FYI: Linens are NOT provided (blankets, comforters and pillow are provided)

FYI we have another property which is larger and closer to the beach.
Address 132 95th street
VRBO #260939

Property manager

Brian Markle

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a pack and play for babies

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bed linens are not provided. Renters must supply linens for 1 king, 1 queen and 4 twin beds.

All bath and kitchen towels need to be washed, dried and put away before checkout.

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 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 not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Stone Harbor

Located in Stone Harbor, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sea Isle City Beach and Wildwood Beach, while Morey's Piers and Splash Zone Water Park are popular area attractions. Raging Waters Water Park and Pirate Island Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, waterskiing and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.

Stone Harbor, NJ

What's nearby

Stone Harbor Beach - 4 min walk
Wetland's Institute - 19 min walk
Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary - 2 min drive
7 Mile Beach - 2 min drive
Wildwood Boardwalk - 12 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪Fred's Tavern & Liquor Store - ‬5 min walk
‪Avalon Brew Pub - ‬2 min drive
‪Springer's Homemade Ice Cream - ‬3 min walk
‪Stone Harbor Bar & Grill - ‬4 min walk
‪Harbor Burger Bar - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is "Life Is Swell" Duplex - Walking Distance To Beach & Downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Life Is Swell" Duplex - Walking Distance To Beach & Downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Life Is Swell" Duplex - Walking Distance To Beach & Downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is "Life Is Swell" Duplex - Walking Distance To Beach & Downtown! located?

Located in the heart of Stone Harbor, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Stone Harbor Beach, Seven Mile Beach and Wetland's Institute. 7 Mile Beach and Stone Harbor Bird Sanctuary are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Renee D.

2 Sept 2023

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

SH

Very nice house. All was good except the noise level from city street sweepers at 5:30 every morning. Very annoying. Thank you for the accommodation

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle S.

13 July 2023

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

Spacious and Clean

This property is spacious and very clean. Multi-generational fanily stayed and had lots of room to spread out. Just got home and already booked for next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

jill K.

3 Sept 2022

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

A great time at Life is Swell

We had a great time at the house. It was clean and stocked with everything you could need for your visit. The kitchen has literally anything you could need, there are games and books, beach chairs, an umbrella and a cart. The location could not be better! We barely used our car while we were there. The back patio and outdoor shower is lovely and the front porch was nice extra space with tons of seating and a table for meals. The layout of the place is great with 2 bedrooms on either side of the house and a nice size living room in the middle for TV watching and hanging out. The mudroom is also super convenient and spacious. Thanks for a great visit.

Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzy K., Wayland, MA

20 Aug 2022

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

Stone Harbor Vacation, 2022

Excellent experience. We all had a great time, and enjoyed the proximity to town and the beach. Thanks!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S.

7 Aug 2022

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

Perfect for family vacation

Location was ideal for our family. Kitchen was very well stocked with cooking utensils and basics for nice family dinners after a day at the beach, playing tennis, or just hanging around town. Would definitely rent again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darla W.

31 July 2022

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

Location, Location, Location

My family stayed which consists of 3 couples and a 6 month old. This property has everything you need and spacious enough for all of us including all the stuff a 6 month old requires. We never moved our cars except for one day we drove to the OC boardwalk. You can walk to everything. The beach is a short and pleasant walk. We really enjoyed our stay here and highly recommend it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

17 July 2022

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

Great location!

Wonderful!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G.

7 July 2022

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

ideal spot for a family vacation on the Jersey Shore

Excellent proximity to the beach, very comfortable and well-configured living space, and outstanding outdoor space (front porch and back deck/ garden/ outdoor shower) make this an excellent setup for a family to enjoy time together at the beach. Location is central to everything. Kitchen is well equipped and pleasant to cook in. Marilyn (upstairs neighbor) is available and very helpful with any incidentals. One note to clarify the parking situation: two cars can fit in the driveway, but there are no restrictions on on-street parking, so you should have no trouble finding spots for additional vehicles. We parked our third car right outside on the street and didn't touch it all week.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia

22 June 2022

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

Amazing beach house

Property was very clean and just as described in posting. Near to all shops and 2 blocks walk to the beach. Front porch was used for every meal at the house and perfect for a cocktail after the beach. Perfect house for a family beach getaway. Highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julia D.

12 June 2022

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

Glorious week adventure in a wonderful home!

Property location and condition of all amenities was great.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan O.

29 May 2022

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

Wonderful Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves at this property. Brian and his upstairs neighbor, Marilyn who oversees the house could not have been more helpful and gracious. Our one minor suggestion? Perhaps some floor lamp lighting in the living and dining room areas to increase the overall brightness of those areas. Otherwise, we highly recommend this VRBO rental! Thank you, Brian!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Apr 2022

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

Worth the money

Great location. Clean. Easy process.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

19 Oct 2021

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

Perfect location

House is in a perfect location. Easy to walk out the backyard to the main drag. Was a meeting place for my daughter's wedding at the 95th Street pavilion. Was a wonderful house for my elderly mother as well (one floor, easy access in and out [house and shower!]). And lovely neighbors next door!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindi R.

13 Sept 2021

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

Family Wedding Week at Stone Harbor

This was the perfect place to enjoy a week with family. My niece was married in Cape May Courthouse on Friday and we made a whole beach vacation week out of it. The house was clean, comfortable and very conveniently located. Would definitely recommend. Thanks for a great week!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cecilia A.

2 Aug 2021

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

An Enjoyable Stay!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the Life is Swell home. The well equipped kitchen made cooking very convenient. The beautiful backyard garden with quick access to town were just two of the many bonuses we found in this home. We have stayed in many homes during our 50 plus years of coming to Stone Harbor and this home is among our favorites!

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

25 July 2021

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

Great location!

House is well appointed! We had everything we could want! Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

18 July 2021

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

Awesome!!

Loved this rental. It is perfectly located. We found it very clean and cozy. Wonderful!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

28 June 2021

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

Location! Location! Location!

The location of this house to the Main Street and the beach is absolutely perfect. We turned our car on one time the entire week. Relaxing and quiet street. Easy check in and out. We already booked next year! Cant wait to go back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay A., Denver

14 June 2021

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

House was great.

Loved my stay in this house! Location was perfect.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Briana B.

1 June 2021

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

Best beach stay ever!

This house was absolutely perfect!! From everything the house provided to the location to the awesome owner and all the details given about the house. We were so sad to Leave even after a bad weather weekend. Only thing we would change was access to the deck was off a kids bedroom since that has bunk beds. But we made it work! We will absolutely love to stay here again no doubt!!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine L.

24 May 2021

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

Great getaway

Great location. Plenty of space for family to gather. Loved the front porch and the back deck. It was clean and well supplied too. They are very generous with games, toys and beach chairs and wagon. It was so easy to just move in and start enjoying the shore.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Fred L.

12 Oct 2020

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

September Getaway

Four couples enjoyed a September getaway at Stone Harbor, NJ. Plenty of room to spread out and amenities were sufficiently supplied.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Oct 2020

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

Life is swell

Very accurate listing. Clean and nicely furnished. Breezy front porch. Very nice kitchen and bathrooms. Can easily walk to beach and shops.

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

4 Sept 2020

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

Life IS Swell in Stone Harbor

We were looking for a "safe" getaway from the city. Have been to many towns at the Jersey before but none as beautiful as Stone Harbor. Great family beach town. House was in the perfect location...walking distance to the beach/restaurants/shops. Nice comfortable home for a family. We traveled with our 4 children and there was plenty of space for all.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

21 Aug 2020

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

Great location

Well maintained property with so many “extra” surprises!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Brian Markle

Brian and Betsy are proud owners of this property. As a local contractor, Brian has put tons of work into this house. Betsy is a nutritionist and yoga instructor. They live with their three children in Indian Harbour Beach, Fl. They enjoy coming back every summer to visit with family & friends.