2 Blocks to Beach: Sunny Ocean Grove Apartment

Reviews

• 2/5

  The location of the apartment is excellent - a nice quiet street in Ocean Grove, close to the beach and Main Street. Plenty of parking. The porch was large and private to the apartment. The living area was spacious enough for three people. Thats where the positives end. I messaged the owner twice during our stay through VRBO and they never responded. The stairs up to the apartment are very narrow, and there is no working light at the top of the stairs, making getting up them at night dangerous. The apartment was not adequately clean when we arrived - sand on the floor, hair in the shower, someone else's toothbrush and toothpaste left behind, the couches are all stained. There are gaps in all of the doors, so i wouldn’t recommend staying here in the winter or expect it to stay cool in the summer. The ceiling fan/light in one of the bedrooms didn't work at all. The windows were filthy. The bathroom is so narrow it’s difficult for an average sized person to move in it. The listing says this apartment sleeps 8, but i dont understand on what planet 8 people would fit. Would not recommend staying here if you could avoid it.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and are glad to hear you enjoyed the quiet location and spacious porch. We followed up with the owner, who would like to address the following:
  - We’re sorry for any confusion regarding communication; our contact information is included in the pre-arrival email, and texting or calling directly is the quickest way to reach us during a stay.
  - We apologize for the cleaning concerns and have discussed your comments with our cleaning team to ensure this is addressed moving forward.
  - The light at the top of the stairs is operational, though we’ll double-check to ensure it’s clearly visible and easy to locate for guests.
  - The apartment includes one queen bed and three pullout couches, accommodating up to eight guests comfortably.
  Thank you again for your feedback; it helps us continue improving the guest experience.

• 5/5

  Really enjoyable time and convenient location!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "We’re so glad to hear you had an enjoyable stay and found the location convenient for your visit. It’s always our goal to provide a comfortable and easy experience for every guest. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon!"

• 3/5

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for sharing your feedback. We followed up with the owner, who would like to address the following:
  - We didn’t receive any communication during or after your stay regarding concerns that might have contributed to this rating.
  - Our goal is always to provide a comfortable, well-maintained experience, and we encourage guests to reach out if anything needs attention during their stay.
  - Without details, it’s difficult to know what could have been improved, but we truly value all feedback.
  - We’ll continue striving to ensure every guest has a five-star experience.
  Thank you for staying with us.

• 5/5

  Amazing location with a quick walk to the beach, and within a 10 min walk to Main Ave restaurants and Asbury Park boardwalk. The apartment was updated and very clean, perfect for our family of 5 with kids. The sofa beds in two of the bedrooms are a bit small and may not comfortably fit adults but our kids fit nicely and enjoyed the privacy of their own rooms vs a hotel. We also enjoyed the deck for morning coffee and star gazing. Would stay again!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you for the positive feedback and we are happy you enjoyed your stay, please do visit us again!

• Perfect for a family getaway

  4/5

  This rental was fantastic for our family vacation! The check-in was smooth, and location could not be beat. Everyone had a great time, and while the door lock was a bit tricky on a particularly humid day, communication with the host was excellent.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Hi Kasey, Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you and the family had a great stay! It will be our pleasure to host your family again soon. We have taken care of the door lock issue. Be well."