After spending many happy childhood summers at the Jersey shore, I have to say that this house fulfilled all my expectations of what a family vacation should be. The house is ideally situated across from the lake, yet just a few blocks from the ocean. This affords the summer visitor all the accessibility of the beach and boardwalk without the noise and accompanying traffic. The house is beautifully appointed with spacious rooms, and a lovely porch with which to watch the sunrise, or enjoy a drink at sunset. The living/dining area is comfortably large for hosting multi family gatherings, while including enough outdoor space for the kids to play. The owners are gracious hosts who made sure that we had everything we needed to make this an enjoyable vacation. I definitely plan to make this our target destination for many more summers to come!