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Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ!

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

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2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 5102 sq m

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  • Washer
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  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Kitchen
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  • Air conditioning
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  • Dryer
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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ!

Your Bayfront Summer Sanctuary Awaits! Luxe 2-Level Condo with Stunning Views and Modern Comforts.

Step into Coastal Elegance: Downstairs boasts a spacious foyer, fully-equipped kitchen, inviting living room, balcony and convenient half bath.

Upstairs Retreat: Find tranquility in the master bedroom, complete with a queen bed, expansive sliding glass doors leading to a balcony porch overlooking the bay. The spare bedroom offers flexibility with two single beds and a full bed, accompanied by its own full bathroom.

Enjoy Effortless Living: Brew a cup of coffee with the Keurig coffee maker, do some cooking in the fully stocked kitchen featuring a dishwasher, electric range and microwave. Lounge in style in the living room, equipped with a 52" LCD TV and YouTube TV, while the sliding glass doors lead to yet another charming balcony porch.

Enjoy an expansive deck over the water with chairs, tables and sun chairs.

Create Unforgettable Summer Memories in this Perfect Ocean City, NJ Escape!

We had our condo on VRBO for many years with great reviews. We had so many repeat renters that we stopped listing. These are the reviews we had.

Review #23454387 “2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bayfront Condo, great water views. Crab & fish off the dock”

Bayside
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Only stayed 2 days but chilled out nicely ! Clean -quiet - just right

Review #23191708 “2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bayfront Condo, great water views. Crab & fish off the dock”

Hidden Gem 💍
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We just came back from an amazing week in Ocean City and this property made it happen! Our first trip to the OC and I couldn’t be happier with the location I chose.. Right on the water in the bay, amazing sunsets... Neighbors are chill, it’s close to EVERYTHING yet tucked away n’ low key.. We took advantage of the community deck grilling out, kayaking is at the end of the strip... We watched boats, jet ski, paddle boarders, folks fishing on the dock as we sat on the two decks... yah u under 9th St bridge but that wasn’t even an issue 4 us, neither was the smell of low tide (either u like or u don’t).... Single mom 3 kids, we had plenty of room, A/C, laundry n’ kitchen.. John was great when I had any questions.... This mom will be back again next year ❤️🏖?

Review #19096387 “2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bayfront Condo”

Loved it. Amazing views. Had not stayed on the bay before. You can't beat it
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Everything was exactly as promised in the bio for the house. We loved it. David

Reviewer location
Wilmington, Delaware
Date of arrival
August 5, 2017

Review #18706310 “2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bayfront Condo”

Beautiful vacation home on the bay!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We just got home from a wonderful week long stay at this vacation home on the bay. We loved feeling as though we were in our own home. We had plenty of room to move around which was great. We spent a lot of time on either of the private decks that overlook the water. Sunsets were breathtaking. We went kayaking for the first time, which was a very short walk from the house. The home was clean, beds were comfy, views were amazing, short walk to the shops, boardwalk and beach, and we even saw a few egret birds in the mornings from the decks. My husband and I, and our 13 year old twins really enjoyed staying at this beach house!

Date of arrival
July 29, 2017



Review #15659555 “2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bayfront Condo”

Another fabulous stay at this beautiful bayfront home
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was our second year staying at this beautiful bayfront home and we will be back again next summer if not during the off season! The views are top notch, home is very clean and in a nice quiet complex. Our kids love crabbing off the deck every day and we enjoy the peaceful evenings on the water. Kitchen is fully stocked and all necessities provided!

Date of arrival
August 13, 2016




Review #15463337 “2 bedroom, 2.5 bath Bayfront Condo”

Wonderful experience all around!
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
This was our first year renting this property and we already plan to do it again. The owners were very accommodating with our questions and the few requests we made (pre and during our stay). The townhouse has 2 great decks facing the Bay & sunsets , just the right size for a foursome, one outside the 1st floor Living Room and one outside the second floor Master Bedroom. Plenty of bathrooms, nice to have the powder room on the first floor. The 2 parking spots allocated are right at the front door and made it very convenience. We were very familiar with Ocean City but we found new discoveries being by the Bay and in this part of town. Great places to eat, close to supermarket, drug store and shopping all in the immediate area.

Date of arrival
July 2, 2016




Review #15120451 “2 bedroom Bayfront Condo, Taking deposits for 2016 season”

Awesome OCNJ condo
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
We love OCNJ and really loved this rental, Could walk everywhere we needed to go but still felt away from it all once we came back to the house. My kids (10 and 7) really loved being able to hang out on the back deck admiring the bay, the bridge, and the docks. Quiet and comfortable and clean... what more could someone ask for :)
You will definitely like this rental if you like relaxing on the bay and all that OC has to offer.

Date of arrival
June 19, 2016

Property manager

John Ball

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
2 Bedroom Bay Front
2 Bedroom Bay Front 2 Levels of Balconies Over the Water
2 Bedroom, 2 levels of balconies over the water Ocean City

About the area

Map
Ocean City, NJ

What's nearby

  • OC Waterpark - 16 min walk
  • Ocean City Boardwalk - 17 min walk
  • Gillian's Wonderland Pier - 20 min walk
  • Ocean City Music Pier - 2 min drive
  • Atlantic City Boardwalk - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Absecon Station - 20 min drive
  • Atlantic City, NJ (ACY-Atlantic City Intl.) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Ocean City Coffee Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dead End Bakehouse - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hobby Horse Ice Cream Parlor - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ! located?

Located in North End, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Pirate Island Golf and Ocean City Boardwalk. Playland's Castaway Cove and Shriver's Salt Water Taffy & Fudge are also within 15 minutes.

Bayfront Escape: 2-Bedroom Condo with Spectacular Bay Views in Ocean City, NJ! Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 26 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
Very nice place! Great view owners were very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

anna s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect get away place
Thank you for letting us use your place! It’s very cute, clean, perfect location. We will come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness
OC stay
Overall, pretty happy with stay. Only negatives were that there was an ant problem in the kitchen and we wanted to use the bikes, but there were no instructions/lock code in the welcome binder to advise. Other amenities were good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C., Voorhees

Liked: Cleanliness
Another fabulous stay at Palen
This was our second stay in this unit, and it was as delightful as our last visit. Our favorite part is the double deck view of the bay, which make us want to extend our coffee hours and our happy hours. The view is truly spectacular and now that I'm home I miss it already. Other plusses of this home include super comfortable beds, two large bedrooms - each of which has its own large bathroom - and a great location. There's a kayak rental place at the end of the block and the ocean is a healthy walk if you're up for it, which we are. It's great exercise! This property is at the base of the 9th Street bridge, which we like because we enjoy walking the bridge and visiting the egret/heron rookery. Altogether a great experience and John, the host, is extremely responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

R M.

Great location
This was a nice surprise for a last minute getaway. Location is great. Close to everything. Balcony views were beautiful. Stairs a little dangerous for my 5 and 3 year old but no one ever fell or got hurt on them so overall it was a very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Frank S.

Lovely location
Location was beautiful and easy to get to. Master suite with deck was wonderful. Second bedroom was a bit tight, but not like we did anything other than sleep in there so it wasn’t a big issue. Having two decks allows everyone to enjoy the view comfortably.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

renee maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shore Vacation 2024
Good location, communication & assessability to owern easy & great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location ***Location****Location
The beach house's location was ideal, close to everything. We walked to the boardwalk on two evenings and savored the tranquility of sitting on the deck overlooking the bay. The kitchen was well equipped with everything we needed. Convenient parking in front of the house added to the ease of our stay. Our hosts were highly responsive to any questions we had. We would absolutely choose to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay
The views from both decks were amazing..it was very quiet and peaceful and we loved how close we were to the boardwalk, the beach, and the shops, yet still felt very secluded and away from the large crowds and noise. Thanks for a great stay! We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Scott N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for the price
Bayfront but right next to the 9th street bridge. Surprisingly quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Bill D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Satisfying
Property managers were easy to deal with and place was just what we were looking for
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shamita D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay at a competitive price
Location is unbeatable..sitting on the deck enjoying the bay view, close proximity to the beach, competitive price was a dream vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hugh K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely townhouse!
The townhouse was perfect for our family trip. It was clean, tasteful and convenient. The view from the back deck was beautiful and serene. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth C., Voorhees

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little paradise.. . .
We just loved this place. The location is outstanding and the up and down bay views are spectacular. Waking up to that view from the master bedroom and then watching the sunset from one of two decks are experiences we won't forget. The home itself is lovely, comfortable and cozy and the two bedrooms are large and airy with comfortable mattresses. Our kids stayed downtown in fancier places, but for us it's all about the comfort and location, and you can't beat this home for that. Mind you, it's right next to the 9th street bridge, but that didn't bother us at all. We actually enjoyed hearing the traffic go by and watching the boats going under the bridge - especially at night. Thank you to John and Denise, who are great hosts and very responsive!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jackie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
The place was very nice, right on the bay, great sunsets, close to town. We had a couple issues with the bikes but other than that a great few days at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Location and Comfortable Stay
The condo is right on the bay at Ocean City, which means you will be enjoying absolutely beautiful sunsets every night. We enjoyed dinners on the balconies while taking in the amazing view. The condo was just right for our family of five. Plenty of space for all three of our daughters.It was easy to find and easy to enter. It's located on a quiet street in Ocean City. Close enough to walk to the shopping district, boardwalk, and beach, but far enough to be able to get away from everything when we were tired. Finally, the owners were very accessible and hospitable. We definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Shelby M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice experience
Very cute place to stay with family we loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

emily k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Bayside two story condo with Sunset views
We really enjoyed our stay in Ocean City for the Fourth of July.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bayhouse
We had a beautiful stay at Palen Drive! The views are amazing! It is so much fun to wake up and see the water and be able to access it from both floors. This was our second year staying there, and I am hopeful there will be a third. The kids love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annamaria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
You can't beat the view.
This was our first time staying on the bay side. I can't tell you how much we loved the view! Sunsets were beautiful. House was well equipped and clean. It was more spacious than I thought it would be. I agree with a prior comment, you may think noise would be an issue with the bridge, but it isn't. I would certainly stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Bruce S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bad experience
Upon entering the unit I found the upstairs balcony door lock was busted and unable to secure. This is a safety problem. I notified the property manager, and he dropped off a safety bar(and expected me to install it). Also upon entering the unit there was a strong smell of mold/mildew. I found the main bedrooms bathroom shower curtain ripped and with mold on it. Again I notified the property manager and he said there should be a replacement curtain under the sink (again expecting me to install it). There wasn't. Also there was a broken table in the main bedroom that was unusable; the washer and dryer area smelled of mold; the blankets in the unit smelled and had to be laundered before using; there was an ant infestation in the kitchen; the balconies we're unusable due the the odor of stagnant water(it sits on the bay); and the unit sits right against the highway (literally not 10 feet away) and the noise of trucks and motorcycles continues until at least 2 in the morning. VERY DISAPPOINTING! BE FOREWARNED.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Condo
The condo (two stories) is in a great location. Right on the bay. You can practically touch the bridge, but it is not noisy at all. My only suggestions, would be to put curtains in both bedrooms. It is super bright in the morning. I was up at 6:00 am every morning. And the one twin bed needs to be fixed, but we didn't need that bed so it wasn't a big deal for us. Overall, it was a great place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shlomit R.

Liked: Cleanliness
I took my grandkids on vacation to fish and crab. We had a blast!
Great location, fabulous sunsets!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vince O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation on the bay
Had a great stay. Plenty of room , GREAT SUNSETS! Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved this location!
We loved staying at 900 Palen #5! We have stayed at various locations in Ocean City- from the southern end to mid island. This was our first stay on the northern end of the island and we loved it! The location on the bay was beautiful and relaxing. Even though next to the 9th bridge, it was so quiet. The location was great for walking to downtown for shopping / eating and for crossing the bridge to great restaurants in Somers Point and accessing the parkway. The owners were great and responded to texts/ emails. Condo/ kitchen was well stocked and appreciated the supplies- soaps/ toilet paper/ paper towels etc. Definitely recommend this unit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021