Helles Küstenrefugium | Herz von OC | Zum Strand zu Fuß

Bring the whole family to this bright coastal retreat in the heart of Ocean City! Just 3 blocks from the beach and boardwalk, this spacious apartment sleeps up to 7 guests and features 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms including a private ensuite, a fully equipped kitchen, dining for 6, in unit laundry, Smart TVs throughout, 7 complimentary beach tags, and a popular breakfast café right downstairs. Bring your pup too because this home is pet friendly and ready for your next shore vacation!

Living, Dining & Kitchen
The open living area is designed for gathering after a day by the shore, offering comfortable seating, plenty of natural light, and a Smart TV for movie nights or catching up on your favorite shows. Just off the living room, the dining table comfortably seats six, making it the perfect place for family meals, game nights, or planning the next day`s adventures.

The fully equipped kitchen features a gas range, ample counter space, cookware, dishes, and all the essentials needed to prepare meals during your stay. A private in unit washer and dryer, conveniently located just off the primary ensuite bathroom, makes it easy to keep beach towels and vacation clothes fresh throughout your trip.

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
The home comfortably accommodates up to seven guests across three thoughtfully furnished bedrooms.

The primary bedroom features a comfortable queen bed, Smart TV, dresser, and a private ensuite bathroom with a walk in shower. The second bedroom also offers a queen bed, Smart TV, and dresser, providing another peaceful place to unwind after a day at the beach. The third bedroom is ideal for families or groups, featuring three twin beds, dressers, and a TV, giving everyone plenty of room to spread out.

There are two full bathrooms, both featuring spacious walk in showers, making it easy for everyone to get ready before heading out or rinse off after a day at the beach. Fresh towels and essential starter toiletries are provided for your convenience.

Location Highlights
One of this home`s best features is its convenient location. You`re just a short 3 block walk from Ocean City`s beautiful beach and famous boardwalk, while restaurants, shops, and family friendly attractions are all within easy reach. A popular local breakfast café is located on the first floor of the building, making your morning coffee and breakfast just steps from your door. Seven complimentary beach tags are included, and free street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhood.

What to Bring
Just your clothes. Everything else is taken care of. Host House provides beach chairs, beach towels, fresh linens, bath towels, and essential toiletries including soap, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. You`ll also find kitchen essentials such as dish and laundry detergent, paper towels, coffee, creamer, sugar, tea, and more.

Professionally Managed by Host House
This home is professionally managed by Host House LLC, the Jersey Shore`s premier local, full service vacation rental management company. As a locally based team, we`re available 24/7 to ensure a seamless, five star experience from booking through checkout.

Enhance Your Stay
To make your stay even more memorable, we offer a curated selection of optional add on services, including beach gear setup, grocery and liquor delivery, dog walking, private chef and hibachi experiences, babysitting and baby gear rentals, bellhop service, blackjack lessons, beach photoshoots, and more. These options will be available to select after booking.

Guests will have private access to the entire Unit A apartment during their stay. This includes all living spaces, the fully equipped kitchen, all three bedrooms, the bathroom, and the in unit washer and dryer.

The apartment is located on the second floor of a mixed use building with a local breakfast café occupying the commercial space on the first floor, and one additional residential unit. You`ll have your own private apartment, and the only common space is a shared entry stairway.

Neighborhood Overview

Located in the heart of Ocean City, this home places you just a short stroll from many of the area`s most popular attractions. Spend your days relaxing on Ocean City`s beautiful beaches, biking the boardwalk, browsing local boutiques, or enjoying the many restaurants, bakeries, coffee shops, and family friendly activities that make Ocean City one of the Jersey Shore`s favorite destinations.

Just 3 blocks from the beach and iconic boardwalk, you`ll have easy access to amusement rides, miniature golf, water parks, arcades, shopping, and endless dining options. A popular local breakfast café is conveniently located on the first floor of the building, making it easy to grab coffee or breakfast before heading out for the day. Whether you`re planning a relaxing beach vacation or an adventure filled family getaway, you`ll be perfectly situated to enjoy everything Ocean City has to offer.

Ocean City is easy to explore on foot or by bike. The beach, boardwalk, restaurants, shops, and family attractions are all within walking distance. Free street parking is available nearby, making it easy to park your car and enjoy the area without driving.

PARKING: There is no dedicated onsite parking. Free street parking is available throughout the surrounding neighborhood, and Ocean City also offers several public parking lots nearby.

TVs: There are Smart TVs in the living room and all three bedrooms. You will be able to log into applications like Hulu, HBO, Prime Video, Disney+, and Netflix with your own credentials. There is no cable.

STAIRS: This apartment is located on the second floor and requires two flights of stairs to access. There is no elevator.

SHARED SPACES or MULTI UNIT BLDG: This apartment is located on the second floor of a mixed use building. The first floor is occupied by a local breakfast café, there is one additional residential unit as well. Your apartment is completely private, there are no shared indoor living spaces or outdoor amenities. The only common space is a shared entry stairway.

PETS: We welcome well behaved dogs only (no cats unless specifically approved), with a maximum of 2 dogs per stay (up to 80 lbs each unless approved in advance). A non-refundable pet fee applies, and all pets must be disclosed at the time of booking. No exceptions. For the comfort and cleanliness of the home, pets are not permitted on furniture or beds and must be crated when left unattended. All pets must be fully house-trained and flea-free, and guests are responsible for cleaning up after their pets both inside and outside the property.

HVAC: This home features central heating and central air conditioning. The thermostat is located in the kitchen to the left of the oven.

LAUNDRY: A private washer and dryer are located just off the primary ensuite bathroom, making it easy to keep beach towels and vacation clothes fresh throughout your stay.

BEACH TAGS: Seven complimentary beach tags are provided for your stay. Guests are responsible for the replacement cost of any lost or damaged beach tags.
The Guest agrees to the following terms and condition during their stay.

- Check out before check out time, and check in after check in time.
- Absolutely no parties or events.
- No smoking - if detected there will be a $1,000 deep cleaning fee.
- No cooking with spices that produces excessive or lingering odors is prohibited - $1,000 deep cleaning fee if required.
- No drugs
- No underage consumption of alcohol
- No loud music after 10PM. Please monitor noise levels.
- Keep noise and volume down between the quiet hours of 10PM-8AM.
- No more than the number of people booked in the reservation are allowed on the premises at any time, unless approved by the host.
- Overnight occupancy may not exceed the number of guests listed on the reservation.
- No glitter, confetti, or taping things to the walls.
- No Candles, wax or open flames.
- Do not flush anything other than toilet paper down the toilet.
- Do not put anything down the drain.
- Do not disable, cover, unplug, remove, or tamper with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, exterior security cameras, noise monitoring devices, WiFi equipment, locks, or other safety or security equipment.
- Guests must follow all posted and property-specific parking instructions and are responsible for violations, tickets, or towing resulting from their vehicles.
- Fireworks, firecrackers, and other incendiary devices are prohibited.
-Guests may not enter locked closets, owner storage areas, roofs, mechanical areas, crawlspaces, or other areas designated as restricted.
- Electric vehicles, electric bikes, scooters, or other high-draw equipment may not be charged from the property`s electrical system unless specifically authorized.
-The property must be left in reasonably tidy condition. Extraordinary cleaning required beyond a normal turnover may be charged to the Guest.

The person booking and checking in must be 21 or older and must be present the entire duration of the stay.

We are not responsible for any loss of items or valuables during your stay or items left behind. Please thoroughly check the property to ensure you have all your personal belongings before check out.

Cooking & Kitchen Use: Please avoid cooking methods that produce unusually strong or persistent odors, including heavy frying, extended simmering, or excessive use of aromatic spices, that may remain in the home after checkout. Please use the range hood/ventilation and open windows when appropriate while cooking. If cooking results in lingering odors that require professional deodorizing or additional cleaning, guests may be responsible for the associated remediation costs and, where applicable, losses resulting from the home being temporarily unavailable for subsequent guests.

GUEST VERIFICATION & SECURITY: All guests will be required to upload a valid Photo ID (Drivers License, Passport, Government ID) and verify with a “selfie”