Six bedrooms, one dock, all of Barnegat Bay
Coffee on the deck while the bay is still glass. Kayaks out before lunch. Fire pit going by the time the sun drops behind the mainland.
256 Cedar Drive sits at the mouth of a Bayville lagoon with open water on two sides and its own bulkhead running the length of the property. Nearly 3,800 square feet, six bedrooms, five and a half baths — room for three families without anybody feeling on top of anybody else.
Almost every room looks at water. The kitchen, dining room and living room all sit in bay-windowed turrets facing the bay, and the whole main floor opens onto a wraparound deck with a fire pit, a dining table under the umbrella, and lounge chairs pointed west for sunset.
Downstairs there's a fenced turf yard with a playset, an outdoor shower, and a dock stacked with kayaks and paddleboards. Bring your boat and the lift is waiting.
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Room for everyone you're bringing
- Six bedrooms, sleeps 14
- Primary suite with bay views
- Five full baths plus a powder room
- A sixth bedroom set up for kids
- Full granite kitchen, double ovens
- Breakfast bar plus dining for ten
- Bay-window living room
- Wi-Fi and TVs throughout
- Central air, washer and dryer
- Hot tub on the deck
- Wraparound deck with fire pit
- Gas grill and outdoor dining
- Fenced turf yard with playset
- Outdoor shower, off-street parking
- Three-night minimum stay
- No pets
- No parties or events
- Check in 4pm · check out 10am
Bring the boat. It has a place to sleep too.
The dock and boat lift are yours for the stay, with deep water straight off the bulkhead and a clean run into Barnegat Bay. Fluke and striper in season, a short ride to Tices Shoal, and flat protected water for anyone learning.
Kayaks and paddleboards stay on the floating dock and come with the house. No boat of your own? Rentals, charters and fuel are minutes away in Bayville and Toms River.
Pick your dates
Live availability with the nightly rate on every open date. Three-night minimum. Outside the summer season the house goes weekly, monthly or long-term — pick those dates and I'll send a quote the same day.
The whole Jersey Shore, within reach
Ten miles of undeveloped barrier-island beach and dune. The good, empty kind.
Boardwalk, rides, arcades and funnel cake — the one the kids will ask for.
Barnegat Light, Ship Bottom, Beach Haven. Worth a day trip down the causeway.
Groceries, restaurants, marinas and everything else you forgot to pack.
You're dealing with the owner, not a platform
The rate on the calendar plus cleaning and tax is the number. Nothing gets added at a checkout screen.
Call or text 201-449-3082 and you get Omar, the same day — before you book and during your stay.
Weekly, monthly and long-term stays outside the summer season, priced by conversation rather than by algorithm.
Everything we'd tell a friend
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Island Beach State Park: what to know before your first visit
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Before you book
How many people does the house sleep?
Fourteen. There are six bedrooms and five and a half bathrooms across roughly 3,769 square feet, so three families can share the house without living on top of each other.
Is the dock private, and can I bring my own boat?
Yes. The dock and boat lift are yours for the length of the stay, with deep water off the bulkhead and a short run into open Barnegat Bay. Send your boat's length and beam before you arrive so the lift can be confirmed.
Is the house on the ocean?
No — it's on Barnegat Bay, on the mainland side. There is no sand beach at the house; it sits on a bulkhead over the water. Ocean beaches at Seaside Park and Island Beach State Park are about 20 to 30 minutes away by car.
What is the minimum stay?
Three nights during the summer nightly season. Outside that season the house is rented weekly, monthly or long-term, priced case by case.
Do kayaks and paddleboards come with the house?
Yes. They stay on the floating dock and are included in the stay.
Is there a hot tub, Wi-Fi and a grill?
Yes to all three. There's a hot tub on the waterside deck, Wi-Fi and TVs throughout the house, and a gas grill by the outdoor dining table.
Are pets allowed?
No pets, and no parties or events. The house is rented to families and groups staying together.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check in at 4pm, check out at 10am.
How do I actually book it?
Pick your dates on the calendar and send the request — it takes no payment and holds nothing. Omar confirms availability the same day, then a 50% deposit holds the dates with the balance due 30 days before arrival. You can also just call or text 201-449-3082.
How far is it from New York or Philadelphia?
About 90 minutes from New York City and a little over an hour from Philadelphia, off the Garden State Parkway in Bayville, Ocean County.
Talk to the owner directly.
No management company, no call center, no service fee skimmed off the top. Off-season, weekly and monthly stays are priced case by case — call or text with your dates and group size and you'll hear back the same day.
Bringing a boat? Send its length and beam and I'll confirm the lift before you tow it.