WELCOME TO THE HYDRANGEA HOUSE NJ IN OCEAN GROVE!

o Incredibly Convenient Beach Locker (stocked with 6 chairs & umbrella) Included.
o Four (4) Beach Passes included ($280 value!)
o Fabulous outdoor shower on site.

Hydrangea House NJ is owned and managed with pride by Marybeth Robb.

UPDATES FOR 2020 SEASON
We know this is an unusual year. And while we can’t guarantee anything—except a comfortable stay near a beautiful beach—we want you to know four things we are doing differently this year.

1. SUPER WI-FI—knowing some people will need to do some work this year, we have installed Fios’ “Gig” wi-if. The speed will amaze you—I know we are amazed—and even if it’s a rainy day and everyone is using a device, the speed will still be spectacular.

2. EXTRA CLEANING—we have wonderful cleaning staff, as our returning guests can attest. And, in addition to their usual great work, they will be using an antimicrobial spray on hard surfaces in the bathrooms and on the door knobs.

3. FRESHLY LAUNDERED PILLOW COVERS AND COVERLETS FOR EACH NEW GUEST—we continue to use our insanely comfortable LLBean 100% Pima cotton sheets. And this year we have swapped out our quilts for gloriously lightweight “Cumulus” coverlets, which we launder with each change in guest group. We also provide freshly laundered "Allerease" pillow covers for each new guest group.

4. FAMILIES ONLY

AND NOW, WELCOME TO THE HYDRANGEA HOUSE NJ!
The minute you walk into this immaculate, well-appointed home, you'll know you're at the beach. From the comfortable furnishings to the huge wrap around porch, to the outdoor shower, everything you need for a completely relaxing beach vacation is at your disposal.

What makes our Hydrangea House special?

o BEACH LOCKER--contains 6 chairs and umbrella. Even though we are only four blocks to the beach, the locker is the difference between a carefree stroll to the beach and one loaded down with paraphernalia. We know. We didn't always have a locker. Now that we do, we will never give it up!

o FOUR BEACH PASSES provided. (Priceless.)

o BEACH TOWELS provided--who wants to bring those on vacation? All linens and bath towels included, too. (And we pride ourselves on high quality towels and bed linens. All 100% cotton...soft and comfortable.)

o OUTDOOR SHOWER--private, and open to the blue sky. Hot and cold water--get rid of beach sand and emerge refreshed for your evening on the front porch or on the town. And, our shower connects to the first-floor bathroom--how convenient is that?

o SURFING LESSONS--You'll find Summertime Surf located at the end of our street. Kids surfing, women's weekends, surfing for all. If we can help you connect with Summertime Surf, let us know.

o WALK EVERYWHERE--okay, you have to make that obligatory drive to Wegman's, but after that, you can park your car and not move it for the rest of the week if you like. Walk to the beach, walk to town, walk to Asbury Park (via boardwalk or PA Ave and over the footbridge), walk to Bradley Beach. Freedom!

o BEACH HOUSE GAMES--we have a closet full of them. Puzzles, Connect Four, Candy Land, Life. You name it.

o OUTDOOR DINING--because there's nothing like sitting on your spacious Ocean Grove front porch, having dinner and watching the world go by. Morning coffee is good there, too.

o COMFORTABLE BEDS, sofas and chairs--because we like comfortable upholstered goods ourselves, our furniture comes from Mitchell Gold, Crate and Barrel, and Shiffman bedding. And we use insanely comfortable, 100% Pima cotton sheets from LLBean, named the best sheets by a leading consumer magazine.

o BEACH LOCKER! Did we mention this vacation maker?

Just bring a toothbrush and a bathing suit!

Please note: Our rates are "all in." No charge for normal cleaning. (NJ Taxes and the VRBO service fee are separate from our rental rate.)

While we can't guarantee a refund for cancellations, we make every effort to re-rent a canceled week and will make a refund to the extent of the re-rental rate.

From June 30 through Sept 1, we rent in 7-day blocks, Saturday changeover day.

Finally, we require a signed rental agreement, a copy of the signer's driver's license and a fully executed Certificate of Inspection (Neptune Township requirement). But don't worry: we'll send you the documents via email. They are due back to us within 48 hours.

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In case you didn't know, Ocean Grove was named one of Fodor's 15 Best Beaches for 2014:


Ocean Grove, NJ, one of the Jersey Shore's finest year-round seaside resorts is known as 'the Jewel of the Jersey Shore.' Ocean Grove has the highest concentration of authentic Victorian architecture in the country. This national historic treasure offers one square mile of natural beauty, including pristine beaches, tree-lined streets, serene boardwalk and parks, music & lecture programs, unique eateries, and a quaint shopping district.


Only an hour’s drive from Manhattan (to the north) and 90 minutes from Philadelphia (to the south), Ocean Grove is a weekend, summer, and year-round destination for domestic and international travelers. Ocean Grove is also easily accessible by train and bus via New Jersey Transit.


Summertime in Ocean Grove is filled with arts and craft shows, giant flea markets, guided historical walking tours, house tours, performances by famous named artists at the legendary Great Auditorium and much more. The Ocean Grove Boardwalk connects to the Bradley Beach Boardwalk to the south and the beautiful and hopping Asbury Park Boardwalk to the north with its shops, restaurants, chic lounges, casual bars and other entertainment venues.


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Many guests at our house like to rent bicycles at the Ocean Grove Hardware Store on Main Avenue in Ocean Grove. The area's flat terrain makes for easy riding for people of all ages.


Should you have any questions, please contact Marybeth Robb. We want to be sure our Hydrangea House is an excellent fit for your group.


House Rules
1. The Responsible Guest will need to review, complete and sign a lease agreement, and Neptune Township Certificate of Inspection when they reserve our home. Within 24 hours of making a reservation, these documents need to be scanned and emailed back to us, along with a copy of the Responsible guest's driver's license.
2. Use of the house & property is limited to six people. Sorry, we do not allow extra guests - six people are the most on the premises (house, porch, and property) at any time.
3. We ask our guests not to play music on the porch at any time. Quiet hours on the porch between the hours of 10 PM and 9 AM. We also ask our guests to refrain from "blasting" music in the house at any time.
4. We do not allow parties, receptions, weddings, rehearsal dinners, proms, etc on the premises.
5. Sorry, no pets.
6. No smoking in the house or on the porch.
7. All adult guests must be age 28 or over.

Note: Security/damage deposit handled outside VRBO ($750).