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710 Bayview Avenue, P O Box 128, Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island, NJ 08006
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The Sand Castle
4.5 of 5 stars 15 Reviews
29 August 2010 -
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New York City, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“Absolutely perfect! Don't know why I didn't review this sooner...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2011
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I will begin by saying we loved this place so much that we booked for 2011 back when we were there in July/August 2010. Just a short couple of hours drive from New York, this place is a little "heaven" tucked away in Barnegat Light.

Yes, it's all the way on the end but you know what? It's a really great location. You are right near the lighthouse (yes you can walk it but we took the car). You are across the street from the water and you can watch the boats passing by and the sunset.

We stayed in 2 different rooms during our visit. This is because we decided to extend our 3 night stay to 4 and our room was not available for the extension. Well was I glad it wasn't because we got the opportunity to stay in the "Sunset Vista Suite". This room is fantastic! Gorgeous! Beautiful views of the sunset. Four poster king size bed with fire place and jacuzzi and kitchentte. Perfect! Then we stayed in the "Beachcomber" room. This was a very, very pretty room with king size bed, nice size flatscreen tv and a huge bathroom equipped with a large walk-in shower (no tub).

This place is so quiet and relaxing. The pool and premises were always clean and quiet. There's even a jacuzzi outside!!! You can even borrow bikes for free. At night we enjoyed sitting on the roof enjoying the enveing breeze (theres a table and chairs up there). In the afternoon we enjoyed the pool after driving around sightseeing all day.

You get served a delicious breakfast every morning. Nancy is there to greet you and talk to you. She's a really great host! Soda is kept in the kitchentte which is located near the rooms. As for dinner and lunch, there are PLENTY of delicous restaurants all thru the strip. There's a nice restaurant/bar right next door called Kubels. They serve yummy burgers for sure! You can even grab sandwhiches or heros at the deli nearby the lighthouse AFTER you have climbed to the top of it (great pictures here).

Don't forget to take the sunset cruise, it's about $10 right across the street. This is absolutely gorgeous! The beach is gorgeous and clean too. Nice and quiet! Other things to do is drive about 30-45 mins to an amusement park (forgot the name).

For the evening we happen to catch a Rod Stewart impersonator at a place on the strip-lots of fun. By the way, if you are looking for wild crazy fun for nightlife, this end of the strip is not for you.

Anyway, I am so excited about going back all I can do is stare at the website all the time and dream until our return trip this upcoming July/August!!!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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New Paltz, New York
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“Could not be better”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 August 2010

This B & B is perfect... I am a critical traveler and I could not find even one minor suggestion to improve this place! Beautiful rooms, delicious, full breakfasts, a lovely pool and jacuzzi; near the beach and they supply beach chairs, umbrellas passes and towels!
Lots of great suggestions about the area; the home is gorgeous and you have access to the fitness room, large living area and snacks and tea and coffee and cake all day..
Not cheap but worth every penny !!

  • Stayed August 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Mountain Lakes, New Jersey
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“It is truly the best B&B experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 July 2009
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We went to Sand Castle after our original beach hotel in Long Island, NY had not opened its doors yet and had not bothered to contact us! So with only a week to find a place by a beach, my boyfriend found the Sand Castle at the last minute. I am so glad he did and everything the previous reviewers said are very true. We booked 2 rooms, a suite for my parents who came over from Scotland and a regular room for us. Both rooms are very, very comfortable and very clean. I love the clean line decor... easy on the eye and very calming and homey.

We stayed from Sunday to Tuesday, June 28 - 30th. On the first day we drove to the beach, took no more than a few minutes, On the beach my boyfriend asked my parents for their blessing and by that evening he proposed!!

In the morning we had a fantastic breakfast and when we came back to our rooms, our rooms were already cleaned and serviced! We climbed up the lighthouse which is also no more than a few minutes drive.

The location of the Sand Castle is very convenient to restaurants, the beach and the lighthouse. Ample parking, right outside your door. Also no problem to park near the beach.

All of us had a great time and very memorable for me!

Last note, I forgot to pack a piece of clothing from the closet, I called up and I received it by post the very next day! What service!

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Ashford, United Kingdom
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
“Could not be bettered - quite simply the best!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2009

Three days of comfortable luxury, great views from our rooms, excellent swimming pool and jacuzzi, exemplary care and attention from the innkeeper, Nancy Gallimore and her team, the peace and tranquility of the surrounding harbour, beaches and quaint township, are the perfect ingredients for a our most relaxing and yet reinvigorating break ever.

Nancy Gallimore should run degree courses for 'chain hotel executives' on the art and skills of relaxing and charming their guests amid comfortable and unique accomodations.

  • Stayed June 2009, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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brooklyn, ny
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
“Love it!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2008
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I have wanted to stay here for years. The entire summer season books up probably by March. It is a gorgeous place. Beautiful setting. It is spottless. Not one grain of sand under feet. The pool and hot tub are great. The breakfast is delicious. But what really makes it memorable is all the special touches that Nancy has thought of to make your stay special. A bottle of wine, two robes, two mugs with packets of hot chocolate, ice buckets, wireless internet, plastic wine glasses for the pool area, make up remover pads and other toiletries, and phone with free local and long distance calls are all provided in the room. In the public areas of the building there are DVDs (color coded by genre), a baby grande you can plan anytime before 10PM, books, games, spring water, microwave popcorn, tea, ice, etc. She has bikes, chairs, and umbrellas for the beach. Nancy really thought about everything her guests could possibly need or want and provides it all...for free! By far our best bed and breakfast experience. I hope to stay again and again.

  • Stayed May 2008, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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710 Bayview Avenue, P O Box 128, Barnegat Light, Long Beach Island, NJ 08006
Price range (per night):* INR9,227 - 25,164

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