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The Ruddy Turnstone Beach House

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Terrace/patio
Exterior detail
Exterior
Pre Deauville renovation aerial

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Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8116.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Strathmere, NJ
  • Strathmere Beach
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Sea Isle City Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ocean City Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Atlantic City, NJ (JSL-Steel Pier Heliport)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

Kids Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Hallway Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Ruddy Turnstone Beach House

Located in North Strathmere’s highly sought after Point, this beach house boasts all the character of a getaway from a different time and slower pace while offering comforts and tech that vacationers and remote workers of today need. The house and location combine to offer a beach vacation experience like few others. With one foot in the Roaring 1920’s (Strathmere's newly renovated Deauville Inn and Twisties Tavern were popular prohibition era watering holes) and the other foot enjoying the conveniences of the 2020’s, this classic beach house offers something for everyone.

Inside enjoy the renovated eat-in kitchen, bathrooms, outdoor spaces, central heating & cooling, comfortable furniture, beds, and pillows, high speed wireless internet, and tons of streaming apps on a new tv. After hearing that cable was useless from many of you we dropped it, so high speed internet and streaming only. The master has been updated with essentials to connect and work from home and a roof-mounted solar PV system was installed in June 2023, so bring your EVs and figuratively & literally recharge at the Ruddy. You’re also welcome to leave your mobile devices in your bags and peruse the book shelves of paperbacks, puzzles and games. If you start a book and get distracted by the sun, sand and sea take it home with you.

Take your pick of beaches; one block to the east enjoy the guarded Atlantic beach complete with ocean waves, tide pools, shells and soft sand. One block to the north explore the point’s long dunes filled with sea birds and beach bordering Corson’s Inlet State Park and Strathmere Bay. The point is a great place for small children, to fish or pull up your boat. Both beaches are steps from the front door.

After a relaxing day on the beach, active day on the water or adventuresome day exploring the shops and restaurants of Ocean City, Sea Isle City, or Cape May, the Wildwood Aviation Museum, or the Cape May County Zoo relax on the comfortable covered porch seating with ceiling fan and veranda lights, enjoy the outdoor shower, fire up the propane grill and turn on the matching veranda lights on the patio. When you’re ready to head inside, wrap up in a blanket on the deep cushion couches for a book or movie. Program the coffee maker before you head to bed and start all over again in the morning.

The master bedroom has a plush king bed and en-suite bathroom. Another bedroom has a queen bed and shares a bathroom with the third bedroom equipped with two bunk beds. All bedrooms connect in a hallway that leads to the living room with a privacy sound door. The fireplace, furniture and entertainment center are equipped to make the living room a relaxing and fun gathering place. Off the living room the you’ll find the completely updated and open eat-in kitchen and on to the back porch. Find a full size washer and dryer in a closet in the queen bedroom.

Property manager

Wade

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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
All houses in Strathmere are on sept. Please only put toilet paper in the toilet.
If you plan on using the laundry or dishwasher please use biodegradable or septic friendly types.
We provide pillows and blankets but not linens or towels. Washer and dryer available for guest use.

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 first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Strathmere

Located in Strathmere, this holiday home is near the beach. Discovery Seashell Museum and Ocean City Music Pier are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Pirate Island Golf and Medieval Fantasy Mini Golf. Travelling with kids? Consider Jilly's Arcade and Congo Falls Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Strathmere, NJ

What's nearby

  • Strathmere Beach - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Corson's Inlet State Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Sea Isle City Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ocean City Beach - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 12 min drive - 11.6 km

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 33 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 32 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dino's Seaville Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Deauville Inn - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Los machetes - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Yum Yums Ice Cream - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Ruddy Turnstone Beach House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Ruddy Turnstone Beach House?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Ruddy Turnstone Beach House?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Ruddy Turnstone Beach House located?

This family-friendly Strathmere holiday home is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of Strathmere Beach and Corson's Inlet State Park. Sea Isle City Beach and Whale Creek Marina are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Bracken B.

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

Fantastic Turnstone

While the namesake wasn't on the beach this is the perfect location for those aiming to enjoy the perks of the jersey shore without fighting the crowds. Easy access to the point for both sunrise and sunset water views and lots of wildlife.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

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

Ocean visit

Quiet neighborhood block and a half walk to beach. Comfortable sleeps 4 adults and 4 children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

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

Memorial Day Weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time renting this property, which was conveniently located only a block away from the beach and area restaurants. The beaches were not too crowded which was a bonus and there was plenty of street parking too. The house itself is roomy and has a great updated kitchen, as well as comfortable outdoor space. Our host was communicative and informative. We would definitely rent again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Great stay

Wade was a great host. Perfect location and very nice place. We will be back. Thx Wade!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

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

Cozy beach house

We enjoyed our trip to this property. Very convenient to the beach and on a very quiet section of Strathmere. The kitchen was well equipped, the only thing we needed was a few chip clips and a pitcher for making ice tea. Wade was very attentive and answered all our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location, will return!

We loved this house and its location - very quick walk to the bay-side and the beach. The street is quiet and very little traffic. The patio & backyard are great, and the garage is huge. (Recommendation: bring an umbrella for the patio table. Bring games to play in the backyard. Bring an extra set of towels for the outdoor shower.) The house was well-equipped and all of the appliances & furniture were in great condition. The beds were comfortable and there are lots of pillows available to use (you need your own bedding & extra pillowcases). However, the whole house was surprisingly dusty. We used the vacuum to thoroughly clean up the floors & under the furniture as we're travelling with a young toddler. As with any beach house, you'll need to use the broom or vacuum (both provided) every day to manage the sand that tracks in. (There is an outdoor hose & powerful spray attachment provided outside to help keep the sand at bay.) The first day, I was surprised by the tiny kitchen ants that have residence there, but after speaking with friends & family staying at different houses nearby, we all had the same little ants running around. Recommendation: Bring clips to tightly close any open food bags, or better yet bring small-medium sized tupperware containers for food storage. We will DEFINITELY stay here again. We really loved the house and its location, and the owner was extremely responsive and helpful every time we contacted him. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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

Wonderful long weekend!

Stayed with a family group of 4 adults and 4 kids aged 1 - 8, and everyone had a wonderful time. Communication with the owner was absolutely stellar from booking all the way through our stay, and we found the house clean and ready for us. The older kids enjoyed the bunk beds, playing outside and the outdoor shower post-beach, and the high chair and pack n play were perfect for my 1 year old nephew. The beach, inlet and bay are steps away, and the street was quiet. The house has a lot of character, and is well-kept and clean with comfortable beds and plenty of blankets. We are long-time shore goers but this was our first time in Strathmere and we are hooked! This vacation and this house were exactly what we needed. Thanks again, Wade and Maraika!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Esuga A.

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

Awesome place

Wade and Maraika’s house was exactly what our family needed for a vacation at the beach. It was cozy and just a block from the water. Would definitely recommend!

About the host

Hosted by Wade

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We have been restoring and renting out vacation homes for over a decade. Previously we renovated and operated properties near Cambridge, MD and Kennett Square, PA. The Ruddy Turnstone is our newest property and we’re excited to offer a fun vacation experience in Strathmere!

Why they chose this property

Strathmere is the best kept secret on the East Coast. It possesses the charm and seclusion almost impossible to find in the mid Atlantic and North East while remaining close to so much. It truly is the best of both worlds! This home was built like a fortress and sits on a large lot. It came with a large detached garage and just needed some updates to make it a comfortable, functional and relaxing place to stay.

What makes this property unique

The Ruddy Turnstone is great for couples, families or groups of friends. It’s quiet and private but close to so much. We hope you make yourself at home and relax!