Trip planning
๐๏ธ LBI Beach Trip
Long Beach Island ยท August 2026 ยท 2 weeks
Destination
Long Beach Island, NJ
Duration
2 weeks (early Aug)
Dates
Aug 1 โ 15 TBD
House
5+ beds, ~10 people Searching
๐ House Hunting
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Must Have
- Private pool
- Fenced backyard
- 5+ bedrooms
- Sleeps 10+
โญ Nice to Have
- Oceanfront or close
- Outdoor dining / grill
- Parking for 2+ cars
- Dog-friendly
โญ Real Houses Worth Booking
๐ Harvey Cedars Luxury ยท Harvey Cedars
$17,500/wk
Professionally decorated with multiple ocean & bay decks, wet bar, workout room, 2 laundry areas. $35K for 2 weeks. Availability unknown โ email downtheshorelbi.com directly to check Aug 1โ15.
๐ 20 Sherwood Way ยท North Beach
~$5,700/wk
Two structures on one lot โ good separation for extended family. Pool visible from both decks. Chairs, umbrella & cart included. ~$11,400 for 2 weeks โ best value with a pool. Call G. Anderson (609-492-1277), ID 42616.
๐ก 205 E 19th St ยท Beach Haven
$15,000/wk
Most room โ 6 beds easily fits 10+. ~$30K for 2 weeks. No photo available online. Call G. Anderson (609-492-1277) to confirm pool + fenced yard and check Aug availability. ID 157887.
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147 E Ohio Ave ยท Beach Haven Terrace
$10,500/wk
True oceanfront โ 4 bedrooms face the ocean with deck. Screened porch seats 8. No pool, but unbeatable location. ~$21K for 2 weeks. G. Anderson (609-492-1277), ID 60717.
๐ More Found on VacationRentalsLBI.com
๐ Brand New Bayfront + Pool ยท Harvey Cedars
$17,500โ18,500/wk
Brand new 3,100sqft build. Heated pool with natural privacy hedge. Bayfront with direct water access, bay deck & crow's nest views. Wet-bar media room, gas fireplace, double kitchen islands. $35โ37K for 2 weeks โ book direct on VRLBI #2224.
๐ Oceanside 5BR ยท 75ft to Beach ยท Harvey Cedars
$6,965โ16,990/wk
Best beach access on this list โ literally 75 feet from the sand, private beach path. 5 beds, sleeps 15 (most space for family). Hot tub, 2-zone AC, pack & play included, pets OK. No pool, but you're steps from the ocean. VRLBI #42.
โ Bayfront ยท Dock ยท 2 Hot Tubs ยท Harvey Cedars
$9,900โ13,800/wk
The "most fun" house on the list. Kayaks, paddleboards, bikes included. Sunset hot tub views from the roof every night. Linen service. No pool but the bay access + dock more than makes up for it. Great for a fun adult-friendly stay. VRLBI #2339.
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Bay & Beach Views ยท 4BR ยท Harvey Cedars
$3,225โ8,600/wk
Best value on the list โ ~$17K for 2 weeks at peak. Fits 14, block from beach, bay 20ft away. Rooftop deck with ocean & bay views. Fully renovated 2024, cornhole, boogie boards, 10 beach badges. VRLBI #3239.
Browse more with pool + fenced yard filters:
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VRBO
Pool + fenced yard filter on
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Airbnb
Pool filter, 10 guests
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Vacasa
Managed homes, filter for pool
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VacationRentalsLBI
Best LBI-specific site ยท pool filter on
๐ LBI books up fast โ summer rentals typically go by February/March. Pool houses go even faster. Get searching now.
๐ฅ Guest List (~10 people)
Mike & Karissa
+ Aiden (6), Dean (3) & Violet (infant)
Extended Family
Up to 5 more โ TBD who's joining
๐ Packing List
Beach chairs (6+)
Beach umbrella
Cooler + ice packs
Sunscreen (lots)
Kids water shoes
Boogie boards
Sand toys / buckets
Beach wagon / cart
Pool floats & toys
Kids pool life vests
Baby carrier / Ergo
Pack &n play
Portable high chair
Kids bikes / helmets
Groceries run on arrival
Medications + first aid
Card / board games
Bluetooth speaker
Bikes for adults
Reef-safe sunscreen
๐ Things To Do at LBI
๐ข Fantasy Island Amusement Park
Beach Haven โ Aiden & Dean will love this. Rides, games, open evenings.
๐ฆ Ice Cream & Boardwalk
Beach Haven boardwalk, Long Beach blvd shops. Classic NJ Shore ritual.
๐ฃ Fishing & Crabbing
Bay side crabbing & surf fishing. Kids love it. Bait shops all over the island.
๐ฆ Bay Beach
Calmer water on the bay side โ great for little kids and kayaking.
๐ฒ Bike the Island
18-mile barrier island, almost entirely flat. Rent or bring bikes.
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Barnegat Lighthouse
Climb to the top at the north end. Aiden can handle the 217 steps.
๐บ Dinner Out
Kubel's, Show Place, Daddy O's โ LBI classics for adult dinners out.