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Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
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Ranked #10 of 12 Beach Haven B&B and Inns
3.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
“Not quite worth the price”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 September 2006
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For what we have paid (~$300 per night), we were a little shocked to see the lack of basic essentials in this very plainly decorated B&B. Albeit its location and breakfast coffee at the door, the endroit offers little more to earn its price - there was no sundry items (we had to go out and buy our own shampoo), no information for nearby restaurants or community events, neither was there an afternoon snack service provided on premise by almost all other B&Bs. The owners are more indifferent than they are friendly. The rooms, especially the bathroom, lacked necessory upgrading (not even some curtain or valence). In addition, one would hardly feel "at home" when the common places were so limited (the owners make every effort to close the dining room or access to the kitchen, leaving little room for common areas).
It was unfortunate that the weather was not superb during our stay, but even with the sunshine and beach, this place offers so much less than what one would have got in Cape May.

  • Liked — Morning coffee and muffin by the door
  • Disliked — Too plain, too old an endroit
  • Tips/Secrets — trust what you see on their website - it is what we got
  • Stayed August 2006, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Check-in / front desk
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
    • 1 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
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New York City, New York
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“great weekend”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 July 2006
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We recently had a wonderful weekend stay at the Steal Away. Megan and Tom are the perfect hosts. Each morning at 7 fresh muffins and hot coffee were quietly left at our door. Then after a morning walk along the beach, a delicious breakfast was ready. The beach was a few steps from the house, and new beach equipment was ready for our use every day. Plus, we enjoyed an afternoon snack at the Chocolate Bar across the street. The room was large, clean and airy. We are looking forward to returning in the near future!

  • Liked — the hosts, the great food
  • Stayed July 2006, 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
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New York, NY
1 review
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“The Perfect Stay”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2006
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people found this review helpful

My husband is not a big bed & breakfast guy preferring instead a nice hotel with amenities. Steal Away changed his mind. The house is airy and open, the room was amazing! In room private bath, super soft towels and bath robes, hair dryers (no need to have brought our own!) We had our own locker that had beach towels, umbrella and chairs. But the highlight was the food. Owner Megan is a superb cook and baker (her goods are sold at her daughter's shop in NYC). The muffins and coffee at the door in the morning were an excellent way to start the day. To say the least, my husband has changed his mind- at least about Steal Away...we're going back in July!

  • Stayed April 2006
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Oxford, NJ
1 review
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“A Beautiful Place”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2003
7
people found this review helpful

This is a beautiful place, 4 houses from the beach. It has recently changed hands but the previous owners were gracious and charming.The rooms were lovingly and beautifully decorated. The atmosphere was casually elegant. Walking distance to the summer stock theater.A first rate stay!

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Beach Haven, Long Beach Island, NJ 08008
Price range (per night):* INR3,914 - 11,184

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