Roughly 5 miles (4 kilometers) off New Jersey’s mainland is an 18-mile (29 kilometers) long barrier island, famously known as Long Beach Island or “LBI” as fondly nicknamed by the locals. Located along the Atlantic Ocean’s coastline, the Long Beach Island boasts beautiful shore cities with some of the finest beaches on the East Coast. It also holds iconic restaurants, historic landmarks, adorable amusement park rides, and a myriad of luxurious beach houses. As such, LBI not only maintains a strong grip on regulars but also effortlessly draws thousands of new visitors each year. So, whether you’re after an action-packed weekend trip with your friends or a low-key beach vacation for some peaceful downtime with your significant other, the island has houses that meet the needs of all. Here are the top beach houses in Long Beach Island, New Jersey, for the ultimate beach vacation.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) host status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to beach. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on February 04, 2024.
1. Wonderful house with beautiful bay-front view (from USD 800)
This wonderful beach house is found in a superb location just two blocks from the ocean and the kiddie Bay Beach. Also within walking distance, you’ll get pizza parlors, ice cream parlors, shops, restaurants, and free outdoor concerts. The house is modern and well-equipped with almost everything you could possibly need. One of the highlights is the open layout design with a fully stocked kitchen with a granite island that sits 10. It also comprises a beautifully furnished living area with a cozy queen sofa bed, chaise lounge, and cable smart TV for entertainment. This house sleeps up to 16 guests comfortably in four large and luxurious bedrooms with 3 baths. The large roof-top deck offers a nice place to enjoy the amazing beach and sunset views with friends and family. The outside dock is a great spot for entertaining with its lovely seating for eight.
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a natural people-person and problem-solver she is genuinely interested in making your stay comfortable and enjoyablegood quality beds and windows (no noise ) made for good night's sleepthe bay views were amazingthe best thing was having a fenced in yard for our two small dogsthe house is water front on the bay so we had beautiful views of the sunsetsCleanliness:
the house is clean modern with everything you could possibly needwe had a wonderful time in this comfortable clean housethe house is in immaculate condition it is so clean and so roomieHost:
the host mary was incredibly accommodating and helpfulmary is a wonderful host and always available to answer any questions and provide recommendations on the islandthe owner mary was great to work with and quick to answer any questions we hadthe owners are very nice and are always quick to respond as far as questions or concerns gomary and ken were so hospitable and really thought of everything highly recommendRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is stunningthe location of the house is amazinggreat location in the middle of lbi with only a short walk to the beachthe walk to beach was easywe could tell that this would be a great place in the summer also
2. Fully remodeled home in a convenient location (from USD 289)
This newly renovated and beautifully decorated beach house is located in the town of Beach Haven. It is a short walk to the beach as well as the island’s shops and restaurants. It boasts a large kitchen with stainless steel appliances so you can stock up on everything you might need to cook a delicious meal. There are two separate living rooms, offering ample lounging and entertaining spaces. The house features four bedrooms with three of them having queen-sized beds and the fourth one is furnished with bunk beds. There is also a patio in the backyard equipped with a gas grill and a fire pit. The outdoor shower adds a touch of style to the landscape and offers a great way to cool down in the hot summer days.
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would gladly rent againwe would absolutely recommend anyone to stay in the futurewe had a wonderful stay with our family during the off-seasonstayed the weekend for the annual hopsauce festival at veterans’ parkCleanliness:
it was clean well equipped and comfortableplenty of room and very clean big backyard for activitiesclean 4 bedroom with 2 full bathsHost:
the owners were great to work with we liked itthe owners are very easy to work with and quite accommodatingthe owners were great communicators and always responded quicklyawesome house will definitely be back and the owners were a pleasure to work withthe property itself is very nicely finished and appointedRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfect those looking to be centrally locatedperfect location near all the restaurants and close to the beach and baythe house was perfect and the location was amazinggood location with a layout well designed for a family of 8 to enjoyeverything was great with this rental from booking to check-in to the location and the property itself
3. Gorgeous home on the bay (from USD 498)
This nice, well-maintained beach house is situated on the expansive Harris harbor and guarantees the best family vacation on the island. Located in the bay area, just two blocks away from the beach, this wonderful abode will greet you with spectacular views. Featuring up to 5 spacious and well-furnished bedrooms, the house can comfortably sleep 16 guests. It also boasts a cathedral-style open entrance, as well as an open floor plan. With a spacious, fully equipped kitchen, you can prepare a delicious meal for your family. Packed with an Xbox, beach chairs, games, puzzles, there is a lot for the kids to enjoy. Relax at the bayfront fire pit or catch amazing panoramic views of the ocean from the rooftop deck.
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furnishings are lovely kitchen had everything you needed to make big breakfasts and then someplenty of space for everyone to be comfortable had everything we neededplenty of room for large groups and would highly recommend itthe views especially the roof top sunsets were amazingbeautiful home on the bay with breathtaking sunsetsCleanliness:
everything was exceptionally clean and and comfortableproperty was spotless and extremely well appointedthe house was amazing very clean and lots of roomhouse was very clean and accomadated all of our needsthis home is so clean and beautifulHost:
the owners are extremely welcoming and responsiveowner very friendly and helpfulowner was very friendly and easy to work withjohn was extremely responsive and accommodatingjohn and dianne were around during our stay and could not have been more helpful and lovelyRead more reviewsLocation:
a beautiful house and perfect location for a great family vacationgreat house great location will book againmy entire family loved this house and it’s locationthis was a great place for 9 friends in town for a weddingwe hope to be back soon
4. Contemporary home with breathtaking ocean views (from USD 400)
Located incredibly close to the beach and a walking distance from dozens of amazing restaurants and ice cream shops, this beautiful beach house is spacious, well-maintained, and modern. The modern kitchen with granite countertops is fully stocked with all the necessities to cook a fine meal. Seven people can be comfortably accommodated in this three-bedroom haven. The rooftop deck offers you an amazing chance to catch breathtaking panoramic views of the island. Grill up a brilliant barbecue spread using the two gas grills that are perched on the private backyard while both the kids and adults have a great time splashing around in the pool.
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loved having the heated pool in the back yardoutside rinse off shower is ideal upon returning from the beach especially with sand-filled little onesthe view from the roof deck was amazingthe rooftop deck has beautiful views of the waterrooftop deck is awesome would definitely rent againCleanliness:
house is very clean and well maintainedbut it was the least of our worries the place is clean updated and charmingperfect location adjacent to the beach modern clean and comfortablespacious property modern up to date and very cleanthe house is really nicely doneHost:
absolutely amazing owners are extremely responsive and clearly care that their renters are enjoying themselveswe've been coming here for years and the owners have been wonderful-easy to reach and very helpfuland the owners were super nice and easy to work with such a great experiencehighly recommend this placethis is a lovely home and i would highly recommend itRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is perfectwalking distance to fun restaurants and cozy neighborhood barsthe location is perfect -steps to the beachthis is really a lovely place to staythe pool was a great plus to the beach
5. Capacious dwelling incredibly close to the beach (from USD 442)
Comfortably accomodating up to 10 guests, this 5-bedroom oceanside home is conveniently located in Beach Haven, only a block away from the beautiful beach. This modern home features hardwood floors, open floor layout, gas fireplace, smart TV, internet connection, and a fully stocked kitchen with granite countertops and a large island. There are two decks on the first and second floor, both with cozy lounge chairs for sunbathing while enjoying the stunning beach views. Other amenities include a front porch designed with lounge seating, an outside shower, and a brand new patio with an outdoor grill.
6. Stunning weekend rental for a large group (from USD 404)
Nested on the calming LBI beach, this property gives you one of the most exciting and relaxing holiday experiences. This stylish four bedrooms with three bathrooms offer you anything you require to enjoy your stay at LBI beach. It has a washer/dryer, beach badges, WIFI, Bluetooth speakers, and much more. Their rooms have air conditioners with internet and TV to keep you relaxed and entertained. However, they have an age restriction of 25 years old and above and also do not allow smoking. You get to enjoy a calm, healthy, and entertaining holiday, not forgetting the Kayaks when you visit this awesome place.
Top guest reviews
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add-ons: beach badges gift basket sea kayaks two grills beach chairs and ping pong tablea lovely home with relaxing living room deck and dining room tablewe had a lovely stay at this propertywill definitely rent againthe outside area was perfect for eating dinner and lounging in the eveningsCleanliness:
house was clean and cozythe house was clean and comfortableit is spacious clean and in a great locationthe house was cute and cleanthe house was immaculate and nicely updatedHost:
i am a big believer in working with people who are nice and responsivethat was very helpful and welcome as wellcost was amazing for what we gotthere is a really nice acme down the road toward beach havenit was windy and i suggest bringing good quality umbrellasRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is really convenient a short and easy walk to the bay and the beachclose to many good restaurants and the beachmany activities and yummy restaurants are walking distancethe location near the sunset bay dock and put in for kayaks was excellenti loved having 3 full bathroomsthe location was ideal and getting to the beach was so easy
Kick start by booking a stay at Long Beach Island
If you’re planning to take a vacation on Long Beach Island either for a few days, a week, or even a month; consider renting a beach house. Always settle for a place that perfectly meets all your needs. As these houses get booked quickly, so it is wise that you make reservations at one of the abovementioned beach houses in Long Beach Island.
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