I can't say enough about this charming house and its owner/host.
The house has been lovingly restored and renovated by the owner. It has great period details, like the built-in cabinets in the living room and a tin ceiling in the downstairs bathroom and modern conveniences like new baths and a new kitchen. The owner takes great pride in the house, and it shows in details like the nautical theme downstairs. The living room furniture is comfortable and inviting. The bedrooms are also comfortable, and everything is spotless. We loved the upstairs deck. We ate there when the group got large, and while it's a little bit of a hassle to bring the food up a flight of stairs, the cool summer evening breezes made it worth it.
The couch is a convertible, allowing ten people to share the house. However, if that's your plan, I suggest you bring a mattress topper as the convertible part of the sofa is pretty standard.
There are room air conditioners and really cool fans in each of the major rooms. The fans look small, but they did a great job with minimal noise.
The owner is a wonderful host. She answered my texts quickly and was very accommodating. The house comes with sufficient beach chairs and towels to enable you to leave yours at home.
The house is centrally located, minutes from the beach, the tents and Days Ice Cream. Ocean Grove is one of the nicest, friendliest towns on the Jersey shore. We love coming, and this house made our vacation even more special.