Waterfront home. Great views from lounge decks. Swim &kayak from dock. Pets OK

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace

Explore the area

Stafford Township, NJ

Flamingo Miniature Golf Course
‪19 min walk‬
Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade
‪3 min drive‬
Brant Beach
‪5 min drive‬
Atlantic City, NJ (JSL-Steel Pier Heliport)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Guest 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest 2

2 Single Beds

Master Suite

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Hall Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main floor

Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining area

About this property

Amazing bay house on the water with big views from the deck and dock - you can see all the way to Atlantic City! A beautiful spot to relax and play summer, fall and winter - with amazing sunsets, stargazing and fireworks!
- Swim and kayak right from the dock (3 kayak's are provided).
- 5 min to Surf City and Ship Bottom beaches (6 beach badges are included in rental).
- Throw a crab trap in or fish from the dock
- Or just lounge with a cocktail and BBQ after a great beach day

The chef's kitchen and fireplace makes it a perfect holiday vacation too- with a double oven, KitchenAid, and everything else needed to celebrate!! Huge TV for movie nights.

Never heard of CBI? It's a local secret paradise - we are just after the large bridge and less than 1/4 mi from beach. Save nearly an hour getting in and out and traffic headache compared to Beach Haven. If you're looking to have fun with friends and family, avoid the crowd when you want, jump off your own dock, kayak through channels in the nature preserve, and stargaze at night ... this. is. it.

Sleeps 6 people comfortably: 3 bedrooms (2 queens, 2 twins -bed and trundle).
2.5 bath: master bath features jacuzzi tub with views over bay

Stunning renovations:
- Two IPE decks with glass railings and lounge furniture that allow you to see miles - all the way to Atlantic City
- Chef's kitchen and top-end stainless appliances and tools
- The master bedroom remodeled with beachy shiplap walls and vaulted ceiling
- The master bathroom remodeled with new shower, vanity, and shiplap walls
- Hall bath fully renovated recently
- Hardwood floors throughout
- Parking for 3 cars

Toys and Fun at Home:
- 2 Kayaks (and likely a third by start of summer)
- 1 Stand up paddleboard
- Lots of floating toys to jump off dock with for a swim in bay
- 2 beach bikes
- Grill
- Jimmy Buffet Margarita Maker blender

Things to Do:
- Swim in bay
- Kayak around nature preserve and birdwatch
- Bike (5 min) or walk (15 min) to beach (6 ship bottom beach badges available)

Available monthly and seasonally too - just ask!

Property manager

EMILY JIPSON

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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See amazing sunsets from inside, or step right out front with a cocktail! 🍹

Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Use caution with small children due to stairs

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Booking acceptance dependent on cleaning staff availability

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manahawkin

Located in Manahawkin, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Museum at Barnegat Light and Barnegat Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade. Fantasy Island Amusement Park and Settler's Mill Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, windsurfing and power boating adventures can be found near the property.

Stafford Township, NJ

What's nearby

Flamingo Miniature Golf Course - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Sandbar Golf - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Brant Beach - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Fantasy Island Amusement Park - 12 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

‪How You Brewin Internet Cafe - ‬2 min drive
‪Surf Taco - LBI - ‬2 min drive
‪The Local Market & Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
‪Burger 25 - ‬2 min drive
‪Wally Mitchell's Luncheonette - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront home. Great views from lounge decks. Swim &kayak from dock. Pets OK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Waterfront home. Great views from lounge decks. Swim &kayak from dock. Pets OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront home. Great views from lounge decks. Swim &kayak from dock. Pets OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront home. Great views from lounge decks. Swim &kayak from dock. Pets OK located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, Flamingo Miniature Golf Course and Long Beach. Hartland Miniature Golf & Arcade and Sandbar Golf are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

ANDREA D.

26 Apr 2025

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

Unique and cozy

Great place!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jess L.

23 Mar 2025

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

CBI

House is very clean and stocked with everything you could need. Views are wonderful.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank D.

16 July 2024

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

On the Bay

Very relaxing nice stay on the bay. Emily was very nice and easy to communicate with.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dana R.

15 June 2024

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

CBI

The bay views are spectacular!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria P.

9 July 2024

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

Wonderful CBI Stay

My husband and I enjoyed our stay on CBI at this property. The bayfront home has a spectacular view and there is plenty to do. The house is fully equipped, clean and pleasant to live in. We enjoyed kayaking the small islands and watching the birds. The property manager is very kind and and accessible.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

17 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic Location and House - Great Time

We loved our stay, the house was a perfect fit and we loved all of the activities that are provided! The house is clean, updated and provides everything needed for a great beach vacation! We are excited for our stay again next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

11 Oct 2023

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

Great view and location!

House had an amazing view! Kitchen has every appliance you may need.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tricia R.

18 Jan 2024

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

Great getaway - amazing views!

Emily was a fabulous host and her property is beautiful. House was well stocked and the view is amazing. We went during a winter weekend with a scary forecast and Emily was so helpful and very responsive. She offered an alternate date due to the storm but we decided to go and had a fabulous time experiencing the storm With a view. Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathleen y.

13 Aug 2023

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

lovely house in quiet neighborhood- easy to cross over to main area even on bikes

Had a problem with the fridge icemaker - that happens and owner was very concerned and responsive. I would definitely rent there again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

ann w.

2 May 2024

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

Spring wedding

The house was clean and tidy. Enjoyed sitting in the living room in front of the lovely gas fireplace. . Unfortunately it is spring ant season and we had an invasion going on. ANT traps were set out . Also we started to barbecue steaks but the propane tanks were empty.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

30 June 2023

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

Great time!

Emily is very kind and communicative! House is beautful situated on the bay with gorgeous views. The neighborhood is great. Everyone was so nice and welcoming while walking the island. Very quiet area! House was well-stocked with cleaning products, paper towels, etc. Lovely stay! Will be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Albert F.

7 May 2024

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

Work/Pleasure Weekend

We were pleasantly happy to see the layout to be clean, comfortable, cozy, odorless, and tidy. The location on the bay was fantastic and the neighborhood was extremely quiet. The bay views were spectacular. The house is fully stocked with utensils, dishes, glasses, stemware, water toys, two bicycles, etc. Relatively new GE appliances and full size washer dryer. The area they use as a workstation was perfect for my purpose where I could see the bay and open the screen door. Plenty of room for outdoor seating and a small gas barbecue grill. The maintenance of the home was excellent. Definitely easy on/off the Causeway. We are looking forward to staying at this property again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth z.

7 Aug 2019

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

summary

What a lovely house Emily & Tony have! – all the amenities – you don’t hae to bring much. Food shopping is simple with choices like ShopRite & Walmart (beware no plastic bags). The neighbors are super friendly and informative on the area. The beds are comfy, the house cool, the dock was enjoyable – our seagulls and Canadian geese visit in the AM and if you want sun – the deck is perfect and perfect to watch the fireworks all weekend across the bay. LBI is a quick bike or car ride – we enjoyed biking to Ship Bottom daily and the north end beaches with beach passes for Surf City were wonderful, easy parking and uncrowded beach. Lovely, lovely house, highly recommend Emily & Tony’s house!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Thomas P.

4 July 2023

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

First time bayside

We all loved it. there was a constant breeze and the bay is so relaxing . It was great to have a dock that was easy to get our kayaks in and out of. The bay is a great place to kayak. Our weather was quite nice for most of the time for kayaking. the home was nice. We enjoyed the space, the upgrades and the decks. the one problem we had was the cat hair and dirt on the white cushions. We ended up using all the blankets to cover the cushions. When we cleaned before leaving we cleaned up many 'dust bunnies' in every room. We would have done a better job if there was a vacuum cleaner. the small Dyson lost power after 10 minutes and we couldn't figure out how to open the dirt chamber. The island was really small. We all like to walk and there wasn't much land to do that. Otherwise the island was really quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Suzanne C.

12 July 2023

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

Beautiful Views- Small Neighborhood

My family and I really enjoyed our week on Cedar Bonnet Island. We were close enough to the island to enjoy those amenities but far enough away to relax right on the quiet of the water. The neighborhood is small, roads narrow, and sometimes difficult to navigate. The house is beautiful and views equally breathtaking. We thought we were in heaven. However, the fridge needed a new filter, so ice was a precious commodity. The bikes were not usable and due to the holiday weekend, the recycles were overflowing before we even moved in taking up space in the driveway. If someone was stopping by or dropping something off the neighbors were yelling at us within minutes. The neighbors greeted us upon our arrival with “Hello Renters” which felt awkward. We have been coming to LBI for than 20 years. This was our first time on Cedar Bonnet. We enjoyed our visit and appreciate the lovely home.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael V.

15 Aug 2020

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

Beautiful house on the bay

There are so many positive things to say about this rental house. The house itself is decorated beautifully. The layout works perfectly with three bedrooms on the second floor and the kitchen and living room in the first floor. A large deck, perfectly outfitted is off the living room and a smaller deck off the master bedroom. The first floor deck saw much use during our trip as the central location for everyone to congregate and relax. The glass walls give you the sense of having the open water right at your fingertips. The house itself is so well equipped that we ended up leaving much of what we brought in the car. Especially when it came to kitchen and cooking items. There are many tv and streaming options if you do happen to get a rainy day. The sleeping accommodations were extremely comfortable and the master bathroom looks to have recently been renovated with care. We loved the nautical theme. Walk in shower and hot tub bath. For those worried about not being on the ocean. We didn’t miss it. We spent many hours using the paddle board and kayaks and just exploring the bay. We also caught enough crabs off the dock for two meals while there. Other outdoor games were provided and kept everyone busy. If you do feel the need to go to the ocean it’s a short bike or car ride over the bridge. Easily accessible and 6 beach tags made it easy for the kids when they did decide to go there I’m sure I’m missing something but I’d just say that we’ve rented a number of houses on LBI and this was our favorite and nicest. Family came to visit and raved about the house. You’d have a hard time finding a nicer house and a better lbi experience. Oh and communicating with Emily was extremely easy and she was very accommodating.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen T.

28 Jan 2025

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

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

20 Sept 2022

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

HOUSE ON THE BAY

WE USUALLY STAY ON LONG BEACH ISLAND BUT DECIDED TO TRY BAYFRONT ON CEDAR BONNET ISLAND THIS YEAR. IT WAS WONDERFUL HAVING THE BAY IN OUR BACKYARD AND THE SUNSETS AT NIGHT WERE BEAUTIFUL. WOULD DEFINITELY STAY THERE AGAIN.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

2 Aug 2022

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

Cedar Bonet Island

Cozy home located just off of LBI. Views of the bay were spectacular. Easy drive or bike ride to the beaches. Neighbors were very friendly and welcoming. Modern and well stocked kitchen. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emily E.

17 July 2022

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

Five star family vacation

We loved our stay at Emily’s beautiful home. Everything was pictured on the listing or even better. Such a treat to spend mornings with coffee on the deck overlooking the bay and dinners outside with multiple nights of fireworks in the distance (we stayed over the week of July 4th). The kitchen had everything we could possibly need and more. We appreciated the quiet setting on CBI with easy access to the beaches, restaurants, rides, etc on the main island. We hope to return again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David P., Stanhope

18 May 2022

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

Perfect Getaway on the Bay!

Emily & Tony’s house has an incredible outdoor area and full views of the bay. And the inside is just as extraordinary. Plenty of room to spread out and be comfortable. The house has an incredibly well stocked kitchen. There were plenty of linens and towels as well as tons of extra blankets for chilly evenings on the deck It's an easy to walk or drive onto LBI for supplies or beach time. Emily was super responsive, although we had no real reason to reach out to other than to ask about extending our stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

10 May 2022

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

Great house

Great experience and even better views.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

12 Dec 2021

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

Amazing views!

Relaxing and peaceful Thanksgiving getaway. The views are just incredible from the kitchen, family room, side office, bedroom, even the bathroom. Just beyond expectation! Perfect location. Most well equipped kitchen ever! Everything you need to get away, de stress and enjoy being near the water. Emily was a very kind and helpful host. Would definitely recommend and look forward to coming back!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

22 Sept 2021

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

1week in heaven

We had a wonderful holiday. The views are wonderful from inside and outside on the decks. Modern appliances, and access to Kayaks and other water toys. Location is close to pontoon boat and jet ski rentals at the Marina. Emily was prompt with replying to questions and very helpful with local spots that they frequent when staying. Two thumbs up!! Thank you Emily! It was just what we needed to bring some normalcy and relaxation during these COVID dark days.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christina R.

11 Sept 2021

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

Terrific place

Beautiful house and amazing view of the bay! Homeowner was super responsive and helpful! Highly recommend!!

Stayed 21 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by EMILY JIPSON

Tony and I fell in love with Cedar Bonnet Island (and each other!) when his mom lived in this house. After it was hit hard by Superstorm Sandy we took it over and remodeled it top to bottom.

I work in media in NYC and Philadelphia and Tony is a freelance web developer. We love birdwatching, the breeze off the bay, stargazing and hosting friends and family at the house. We think you will too!

Why they chose this property

This neighborhood just keeps getting better. We're a short kayak or walk from Forsythe nature preserve. A 10 minute walk towards the mainland over to the outdoor bar, The Boatyard (which is a lot of fun) and 5-10 minutes to the Surf City and Ship Bottom beaches.

A few favorites: Best crab cakes are at the fish market in Viking Village. Mystic Seafood on the island has great lobster rolls and you can pick up clams for steamers. The Gateway has the best clam chowder (and it’s available by the quart to go). Chicken and the Egg is a fun, casual place — wings featured on a Food Network show. For dining out, the Arlington, DaddyOs and the Daymark are favorites. We love the Local for coffee and pastries.

What makes this property unique

Well designed and comfortable, this house is perfect for family vacations - and our guests love to come back after a day at the beach or mini-golfing to just hang out on the deck to BBQ and be together. While the house was recently remodeled and has a refined beachy theme, the standout feature is the view and sunsets.