The Driftwood Drive Residence
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Air Conditioning
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Baby Bath
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Baby Monitor
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Babysitter / Nanny
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Backyard / Garden
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Balcony
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Bathtub
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Bed Rails
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Bicycles
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Cabinet Locks
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Changing Table
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Chef / Catering
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Children's Dinnerware
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Corner Guards
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DVD Library
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DVD Player
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Dishwasher
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Elevator
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Fireplace Guards
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Game Console
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High Chair
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Housekeeper
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Outlet Plugs
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Parking
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Pet-friendly
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Pool
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Pool Gate
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Stair Gates
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Television
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Toys / Children's Books
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Washer / Dryer
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Wifi
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Window Guards
Perks for the Parents
This stylish family home in Brick Township, New Jersey comes with its own private pool and dedicated playroom, just steps away from a kid-friendly beach. It sleeps 12. The house is perfectly set up for a fun, family getaway. It's stylish, yet functional, with a large kitchen and adjoining dining room for enjoyable cooking and dining with the whole family. Parents will love their bedroom, which has a stunning private deck with an outdoor sofabed - the perfect spot for your morning cup of coffee. There’s also 2 sections in the oversized family-friendly living room: one area for chatting or playing games in high-backed chairs by the fireplace, and another area for curling up on the sofa and watching a movie. Check out the beautiful new 20’ x 16’ in-ground pool with a quartz black bottom, as well as the gorgeous outdoor deck with relaxing lounge and dining areas, where you can bask in the coastal breeze.
Why Kids Love it
This home features plenty of great perks for kids. In addition to the in-ground pool, there’s a playroom complete with tons of games, books, toys, and art supplies. This can also be used as an additional bedroom (with a fold-out double sofabed), ideal for teens, siblings, or a nanny. In the shed, you'll find all sorts of recreational items, including bikes, kayaks, fishing poles and crabbing gear, sand and water toys, and sports equipment. The hosts also have plenty of pool toys, floats, diving rings and a floating basketball hoop so the kids can happily splash around in the water all day long. There’s even a wood burning fireplace and an outdoor firepit where the whole family can toast marshmallows in the evening. This peaceful area is also fantastic for families, with a small private beach just a short walk (or kayak) away which has a playground on the inlet and picnic benches on the sand.
Things to Know
Minimum stay: 2 nights. Safety notes: the pool has an automated cover and the pool area is fenced, so it’s safe for little ones. A double stroller is available in the shed. Outside you’ll also find an outdoor shower with privacy enclosure, pool floats and toys, a large outdoor sofa and chairs, sun loungers, outdoor dining table for 10 and a BBQ grill. Parking is available on the driveway in front of the garage or on the street directly in front of the house. Sorry - no pets allowed.
About the Location
This residence is located on a quiet cul-de-sac peninsula, surrounded on three sides by water, right on the border between Brick Township and Mantoloking Beach in New Jersey, USA. There is a private beach nearby on the inlet which can be accessed on foot (12-15 minutes), bike (5 minutes) or by kayak, and the barrier island beaches are only a 5-minute drive. It’s a 15-minute drive to Point Pleasant boardwalk, which features rides, mini golf, games, arcades, batting cages, tons of restaurants, a funhouse and an aquarium. There’s also another boardwalk in Seaside. There’s a large nature reserve with hiking trails less than half a mile from the house, which makes it a great spot for year-round walking, running or cycling. It’s 10 minutes’ drive to downtown Brick Township for stores, amenities, and eateries. Lakewood Township local airport is 15 minutes’ drive, and Newark International is about 1 hour away. New York City and Philadelphia are both 1.5 hours drive.
Accommodation Details
The house has 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, set over 2 floors. Upstairs, the primary bedroom hosts a kingsize bed with a new Room & Board inner-spring mattress, a generous balcony with a view of the pool and space to add a double floor bed. This room has an attached bathroom with a walk-in rainfall shower. The second extra-large bedroom also features a kingsize bed, with a deep closet and space for a double floor bed. Finally the third bedroom has a queensize bed with a new Room & Board inner-spring mattress. The hosts offer 2 double floor mattresses (not fixed beds) available for additional guests. The family bathroom features a rainfall shower-over-bathtub. The kitchen features all high-end appliances and is fully equipped with everything you would need to prepare meals, including an organized pantry with the basics (eg flour, salt, sugar, coffee, etc). There is a large dining room with a dining table seating 10, as well as a cozy living room with a large comfortable sofa and 56” flatscreen TV.
Style Notes
Mid-century calm. The owners have designed this home from top to bottom, with each element chosen for its beauty and function. Designed with comfort and simplicity in mind, the home is modern, filled with light, and furnished with natural materials such as wood, stone, wool, and ceramics. The interiors are finished with an eclectic mix of mid-century modern pieces, leaning towards simple Scandinavian lines, and decorated with muted colors throughout to create a relaxing environment. We love the elegant wooden bed frames in the kingsize bedrooms, the unique marble fireplace in the living room, and white contemporary metro tiles used in the kitchen to add a modern touch.
